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THESATJRUS    BIBLIOTTS, 


OR 


HA.ND-BOOK 


OF 


SCTHPTUHE    REFEREI^CE. 


COMPILED 


FROM  THE  LATIN  OF  PHILIP  PAUL  MERZ; 


-BY- 


REV.    L.     A.    LAMBERT. 


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Entered,  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1880.  by 
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TO   THE 

RIGHT  REV.  STEPHEN  VINCENT  RYAN, 
Bishop  of  Buffalo, 

RESPECTFULLY     DEDICATED, 


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PREFACE. 


The  great  utility  of  a  Hand-book  of  Scripture  reference  will  be  recognized 
at  once  by  those  who  have  frequent  occasion  to  consult  the  Sacred  Writ. 
The  practical  advantages  to  be  derived  from  such  a  book  are,  indeed,  so  ap- 
parent as  to  render  it  matter  of  astonishment  that  its  publication  in  English 
should  have  been  deferred  until  this  late  day. 

The  pioneer  in  this  field  of  biblical  literature  was  a  native  of  England, 
named  AUotto.  The  fruit  of  his  labors  was  given  to  the  world  by  an  Antwerp 
publisher  as  far  back  as  the  year  1551.  He  was  followed  one  hundred  and  fifty 
years  later  by  Philip  Paul  Merz.  Merz  in  early  manhood  a  Lutheran  theo- 
logian, subsequently  became  a  devoted  child  of  the  Church.  He  is  himself 
authority  for  the  statement  that  his  conversion  to  the  Catholic  faith  was, 
under  God,  owing  to  the  light  shed  upon  his  soul  by  a  thorough  reading 
of  the  Scriptures.  Ordained  to  the  priesthood,  he  rendered  effective  ser- 
vice in  several  parishes  within  the  diocese  of  Augsburg,  his  death  occur- 
ring in  the  year  1754.  Besides  several  works  of  an  ascetic  and  polemic 
character,  he  summarized  upward  of  twenty  ponderous  Catechisms,  publish- 
ing them  in  five  quarto  volumes  under  the  title:  Quodlibet  Catecheticum.  His 
fame  rests  chiefly,  however,  on  his  Thesaubus  Biblicus — a  work  which  he 
undertook  at  the  instance  of  the  great  biblical  scholar,  Laurentius  Veith  S.  J. 
Merz  so  improved  upon  the  crude  materials  left  by  his  predecessor,  and  made 
so  many  important  additions,  that  he  is  rightly  credited  with  the  authorship 
of  the  work. 

But,  be  this  as  it  may,  the  Thesaurus  Biblicus,  as  it  came  from  his 
hands,  was  unquestionably  superior  to  anything  of  the  kind,  which  had  as  yet 
found  its  way  into  print. 

His  work  was  first  published  at  Augsburg  in  the  year  1731.  Several  edi- 
tions followed:  three  at  Augsburg  (1738, 1751,  1791);  two  at  Venice  (1758,1818); 
two  at  Paris  (1832,  1825). 

The  work  now  offered  to  the  public  is  a  compilation  from  the  latest  Paris 
edition.  The  original,  though  generally  adhered  to,  has  not  been  slavishly 
followed.  Numerous  inaccuracies,  which  it  was  found  to  contain,  have 
been  corrected.  The  matter  of  some  subjects  has  been  condensed,  and 
that  of  others  considerably  enlarged.  The  compiler  also  found  not  a  few 
lacunae,  which  he  has  been  at  pains  to  fill  up  from  his  own  researches,  thus 
contributing,  he  ventures  to  hope,  to  the  value  of  the  book. 

He  is  under  obligations  to  Mestsrs.  James  Joyes  and  Myles  O'SuUivan  for 
services  rendered  in  the  compilation  of  this  work,  and  takes  occasion  here  to 
tender  them  his  acknowledgments. 
Waterloo,  N.  Y.,  January,  1881. 


THE  FOLLOWING  LETTER  OF  HIS  HOLINESS  PIUS  THE  SIXTH,  TO  THE  MOST  REV. 
ANTHONY  MARTINI,  SHEWS  THE  BENEFIT  WHICH  THE  FAITHFUL  MAY  REAP  FROM 
THEIR  HAVING  THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURES  IN  THE  VERNACULAR  TONGUE. 

POPE  PIUS  THE  SIXTH. 

Beloved  Son,  Health  and  Apostolical  Benediction. 

At  a  time  that  a  vast  number  of  bad  books,  which  most  grossly  attack  the 
Catholic  ReUgion,  are  circulated,  even  among  the  unlearned,  to  the  great  de- 
struction of  souls,  you  judge  exceedingly  well,  that  the  faithful  sliould  be  ex- 
cited to  the  reading  of  the  Holy  Scriptuz'es:  For  these  are  the  most  abundant 
sources  which  ought  to  be  left  open  to  every  one,  to  draw  from  them  purity  of 
morals  and  of  doctrine,  to  eradicate  the  errors  which  are  so  widely  dissemi- 
nated in  these  corrupt  times:  This  you  have  seasonably  effected,  as  you  declare, 
by  pubUshing  the  Sacred  Writings  in  the  language  of  your  country,  suitable 
to  every  one's  capacity:  especially  when  you  show  and  set  forth  that  you  have 
added  explanatory  notes,  which  being  extracted  from  the  Holy  Fathers,  pre- 
clude every  possible  danger  of  abuse:  Thus  you  have  not  swerved  either  from 
the  laws  of  the  Congregation  of  the  Index,  or  from  the  Constitution  published 
on  this  subject  by  Benedict  xrv.  that  immortal  Pope,  our  predecessor  in  the 
Pontificate,  and  formerly  when  We  held  a  place  near  his  person,  our  excellent 
Master  in  Ecclesiastical  learning;  circumstances  which  We  mention  as  hon- 
ourable to  Us.  We  therefore  applaud  your  eminent  learning,  joined  with  your 
extraordinary  piety,  and  We  return  you  our  due  acknowledgment  for  the  books 
you  have  transmitted  to  Us,  and  which,  when  convenient.  We  will  read  over. 
In  the  mean  time  as  a  token  of  our  Pontifical  benevolence,receive  our  Apostoli- 
cal benediction,  which  to  you,  beloved  Son,  We  very  affectionately  impart. 
Given  at  Rome,  on  the  Calends  of  April,  1778,  the  fourth  year  of  our  Pontificate. 

PHILIP  BUONAMICI,  Latin  Secretary. 


NAMES  OF  THE  BOOKS  OF  TKE  OLD  TESTAMENT. 


Catholic  Version.       Procestant  Version. 

Genesis Genesis. 

Exodus Exodus. 

Leviticus Leviticus . 

Numbers Numbers. 

Deuteronomy Deuteronomy. 

Josue Joshua. 

Judges Judges. 

Ruth Ruth. 

I.  Kings I.  Samuel. 

n.  Kings II.  Samuel. 

III.  Kings L  Kings. 

IV.  Kings II.  Kings. 

I.  Paralipomenon I .  Chronicles. 

II.  Paralipomenon....  II.  Chronicles. 
I.  Esdras Ezra. 

XL  Esdras, Nehemiah. 

Tobias Wanting. 

Judith Wanting. 

Esther Esther. 

Job .Job. 

•Psalms *Psalms. 

Proverbs Proverbs. 

Ecclesiastes Ekxsl^astes. 


Catholic  Version.  Protestant  Version. 

CanMcle  of  Canticles.. The  Song  of  Solomon. 

Wisdom Wanting. 

Ecclesiasticus Wanting. 

Isaias Isaiah. 

Jeremias Jeremiah. 

Lamentations Lamentations. 

Baruch Wanting. 

Ezechiel Ezekiel. 

Daniel Daniel. 

Osee Hosea. 

Joel      Joel. 

Amos Amos. 

Abilias Obadlah. 

Jonas Jonah . 

Micheas  Micah. 

Nahum Nahum. 

Habacuc Habakkuk. 

Sophonias Zephaniah. 

Aggeus Haggai. 

Zacharias Zecbariah. 

Malaehias Malacbi. 

I.  Machabees Wanting. 

ilT.  Machabees Wanting. 


*In  the  Psalms,  from  the  10th  to  the  146th  there  is  a  difference  of  one  in  the  numbering— for 
example,the  10th  in  the  Catholic  Version  is  (he  lltb  in  tbeProtestent  Version.  This  difference 
continues  up  to  the  146th,  inclusive. 

The  numbering  of  the  verses  in  both  Versions  so  nearly  correspond,  that 
there  will  be  no  difficulty  in  tracing  the  references. 

The  names  of  the  books  of  the  New  Testament  are  the  same  in  both  Ver- 
sins,  with  the  exception  of  the  Apocaljrpse,  which  in  the  Protestant  Version 
is  called  Revelation. 


THESATJRIJS  BIBLICTJS, 


-OR- 


HAND-BOOK  OF  SCRIPTURE  REFERENCE. 


ABNEGATION. 

Abnegation  of  Self. 


And  the  Lord  said  to  Abram:  Go  forth  out  of  thy  country,  and  from  thy 
kindred,  and  out  of  thy  father's  house,  and  come  into  the  land  which  I  shall 
show  thee.    Gen.  12 — 1. 

He  said  to  liim  (Abraham):  take  thy  only  begotten  son  Isaac,  whom  thou 
lovest,  and  go  into  the  land  of  vision:  and  there  thou  shalt  offer  him  for  a 
holocaust  upon  one  of  the  mountains  which  I  will  show  thee.     Gen.  22 — 2. 

But  he  [Eleazar)  choosing  rather  a  most  glorious  death  than  a  hateful 
Ufe,  went  forward  voluntarily  to  the  torment.     2.  Mach.  6 — 19. 

Andhesaithto  them:  Come  after  me,  anS  I  will  make  you  become  fishers 
of  men.  And  they  immediately  leaving  their  nets,  followed  him.  Matth. 
4—19,  20. 

He  that  flndeth  his  hfe,  shall  lose  it:  and  he  that  shall  lose  his  hfe,  for  my 
sake,  shaU  find  it.     Ibid.  10—39. 

Then  Jesus  said  to  his  disciples:  If  any  man  will  come  after  me,  let  him 
deny  himself,  and  take  up  his  cross,  and  follow  me.     Ibid.  16 — 24. 

For  whosoever  will  save  his  hfe,  shall  lose  it:  for  he  that  shall  lose  his  life, 
for  my  sake ,  shall  save  it.    Luke.  9 — 24. 

Jesus  saith  to  him:  If  thou  wilt  be  perfect,  go,  sell  what  thou  hast,  and  give 
to  the  poor;  and  thou  shalt  have  treasure  in  heaven:  and  come,  foUow  me. 
Matth.  19—21.     See  also  Mark.  10—21. 

If  any  man  come  to  me,  and  hate  not  his  father  and  mother,  and  wife,  and 
children,  and  brethren,  and  sisters,  yea  and  his  own  hfe  also,  he  cannot  be 
my  disciple.    Luke.  14 — 26. 


4  ABNEGATION. 

Whosoever  shall  seek  to  save  his  life, shall  lose  it:  and  whosoever  shall  lose 
it,  shall  preserve  it.     Ibid.  17 — 33. 

He  that  loveth  his  Ufe  shall  lose  it:  and  he  that  hateth  his  life  in  this 
world,  keepeth  it  unto  life  everlasting.     John.  12 — 25. 

But  I  chastise  my  body,  and  bring  it  into  subjection:  lest,  perhaps,  when 
I  have  preached  to  others,  I  myself  should  become  reprobate.    1.  Cor.  9 — 27. 

Abnegation  of  Things. 

And  he  (Moses)  said  to  them:  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of  Israel:  Put  every 
man  his  sword  upon  his  tlrigh:  go,  and  return  from  gate  to  gate  through  the 
midst  of  the  camp,  and  let  every  man  kiU  his  brother,  and  friend,  and  neigh- 
bor.    Eiod.  32—27. 

(JBooz  said  to  Ruthi)  All  hath  been  told  me,  that  thou  hast  done  to  thy 
mother-in-law  after  the  death  of  thy  husband;  and  how  thou  hast  left  thy 
parents,  and  the  land  wherein  thou  wast  bom,  and  art  come  to  a  people  which 
thou  knewest  not  heretofore.  The  Lord  render  unto  thee  for  thy  work;  and 
mayest  thou  receive  a  full  reward  of  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel,  to  whom  thou 
art  come,  and  imder  whose  wings  thou  art  fled.     Ruth.  2 — 11,  12. 

And  Elias  departing  from  thence,  foimd  Eliseus  the  son  of  Saphat,plowing 
with  twelve  yoke  of  oxen:  and  he  was  one  of  them  that  were  plowing  with 
twelve  yoke  of  oxen:  and  when  Ehas  came  up  to  him,  he  cast  liis  mantle 
upon  him.  And  he  forthwith  left  the  oxen,  and  ran  after  Ehas,  and  said:  Let 
me,  I  pray  thee,  kiss  my  father  and  my  mother;  and  then  I  will  follow  thee. 
And  he  said  to  him:  Go,  and  return  back:  for  that  which  was  my  part  I  have 
done  to  thee.  And  returning  back  from  him,  he  took  a  yoke  of  oxen,  and  killed 
them,  and  boiled  the  flesh  with  the  plow  of  the  oxen,  and  gave  to  the  people; 
and  they  ate:  and  rising  up  he  went  away,  and  followed  Ehas,  and  ministered 
to  him.     3.  Kings.  19—19  to  21. 

And  {Job)  said:  Naked  I  came  out  of  my  mother's  womb,  and  naked 
shall  I  return  thither:  the  Lord  gave,  and  the  Lord  hath  taken  away:  as  it 
hath  pleased  the  Lord,  so  it  is  done:  blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord.  Job 
1—21. 

Then  Peter,  answering,  said  to  him:  Behold,  we  have  left  all  things,  and 
have  followed  thee:  what,  therefore,  shall  we  have?  And  Jesus  said  to  them: 
Amen  I  say  to  you,  that  you,  who  have  followed  me,  in  the  regeneration,  when 
the  Son  of  man  shall  sit  on  the  seat  of  his  majesty,  you  also  shall  sit  on  twelve 
seats  judging  the  twelve  tribes  (ft  Israel.  And  every  one  that  hath  left  house, 
or  brethren,  or  sisters,  or  father,  or  mother,  or  wife,  or  children,  or  lands  for 
my  name's  sake,  shall  receive  a  hundred-fold,  £ind  shall  possess  hfe  everlast- 
ing.    Matth,  19— 27  to  29. 

And  Jesus  said  to  thava. {Simon  and  Andrew):  C!ome  after  me,  and  I  will 
make  you  to  become  fishers  of  men.  And  inmiediately,  leaving  their  nets, they 
followed  him.  And  going  on  from  thence  a  little  farther,  he  saw  James  the 
son  of  2febedee,  and  John  his  brother,  who  also  were  in  the  ship  mending  their 
nets.  And  forthwith  he  called  them.  And  they  left  their  father  Zebedee  in  the 
ship  with  his  hired  men,  and  followed  him.     Mark.  1 — 17  to  20, 

And  Peter  began  to  say  to  liim  :  Behold,  we  have  left  all  things,  and  have 
followed  thee.  Jesus  answering,  said  :  Amen  I  say  to  you,  there  is  no  man 
who  hath  left  house  or  brethren,  or  sisters,  or  father,  or  mother,  or  children, 
or  lands,  for  my  sake  and  for  the  gospel,  who  shall  not  receive  a  hundred 


ABIDING.  5 

times  as  much,now  in  this  time ;  houses,  and  brethren,and  sisters.and  mothers, 
and  children,  and  lands,  with  persecutions ;  and  in  the  world  to  come  life 
everlasting.     Ibid.  10—28  to  30. 

And  when  they  had  brought  their  ships  to  land,  leaving  all  things,  they 
followed  him.     Luke.  5. — 11. 

So  likewise  every  one  of  you  that  doth  not  renounce  all  that  he  possesseth, 
cannot  be  my  disciple.    Ibid.  14 — 33. 

Now  when  Jesus  had  heard  this,  he  said  to  him  :  Yet  one  thing  is  wanting 
to  thee  :  sell  all  that  thou  hast,  and  give  to  the  poor,  and  thou  shalt  have  treas- 
ure in  heaven  :  and  come,  foUow  me.     Ibid.  18 — 22. 

This  therefore  I  say,brethren  :  The  time  is  short :  it  remaineth,  that  they 
also  who  have  wives,  be  as  those  who  have  not.     1.  Cor.  7 — 29. 

To  reveal  his  Son  in  me,  that  I  might  preach  him  among  the  GrentUes  ; 
immediately  I  condescended  not  to  flesh  and  blood.     Galat.  1 — 16. 

ABIDING. 

Abiding  in  Christ, 

Remain  in  me,  and  I  in  you.  As  the  branch  cannot  bear  fniit  of  itself, 
unless  it  abide  in  the  vine  ;  so  neither  can  you,  unless  you  abide  in  me.  I  am 
the  vine  ;  you  the  branches  :  he  that  abideth  in  me,  and  I  m  him,  the  same 
beareth  much  fruit :  for  without  me  you  can  do  nothing.  If  any  one  remain- 
eth not  in  me,  he  shall  be  cast  forth  as  a  branch,  and  shall  wither,  and  they 
shall  gather  liim  up,  and  cast  him  into  the  fire  ;  and  he  burnetii.  If  you  re- 
main in  me,  and  my  words  remain  in  you  ;  you  shaU  ask  whatever  you  will, 
and  it  shaU  be  done  to  you.  In  this  is  my  Father  glorified,  that  you  bring 
forth  very  much  fruit,  and  become  my  disciples.  As  the  Father  hath  loved 
me,  I  also  have  loved  you.     Remain  in  my  love.    John.  15 — 4  to  9. 

There  is,therefore,  now  no  condemnation  to  them  who  are  m  Christ  Jesus, 
who  walk  not  according  to  the  flesh.     Rom.  8 — 1. 

For  in  one  Spirit  were  we  all  baptized  into  one  body,  whether  Jews,  or 
Gentiles,  whether  bond  or  free  :  and  in  one  Spirit  we  have  all  been  made  to 
drmk.     1.  Cor.  12—13. 

As  therefore  you  have  received  Jesus  Christ  the  Lord,  walk  ye  in  him, 
rooted  and  built  up  ui  him,  and  confirmed  in  the  faith,  as  also  you  have 
learned,  abounding  in  him.  in  thanksgiving.     Coloss.  2 — 6,  7. 

And  now,  httle  children,  abide  in  him ;  that  when  he  shall  appear,  we 
may  have  confidence,  and  not  be  confounded  by  liim  at  his  coming.  1.  John. 
2—28. 

And  he  that  keepeth  his  commandments,  abideth  in  him,  and  he  in  him: 
and  in  this  we  know  that  he  abideth  in  us,from  the  Spirit  which  he  hath  given 
us.     Ibid.  3—24. 

By  this  we  know  that  we  abide  in  him,  and  he  in  us  ;  because  he  hath 
given  us  of  his  Spiiit.     Ibid.  4 — 13. 

ABSTINENCE. 

Abstinence  from  food. 

And  he  (God)  commanded  him  (Adam),  saying  :  Of  every  tree  of  paradise 
thou  shalt  eat :  but  of  the  tree  of  knowledge  of  good  and  evil  thou  shalt  not  eat. 


6  ABSTINENCE. 

For  in  what  day  soever  thou  shalt  eat  of  it,  thou  shalt  die  the  death,      Gren. 
2—16,  17. 

And  he  {God)  said  to  him  (Adam) :  And  who  hath  told  thee  that  thou  wast 
nak;ed,but  that  thou  hast  eaten  of  the  tree  whereof  I  conunanded  thee  that  thou 
should'st  not  eat  ?    Ibib.  3 — 11. 

But  of  the  fruit  of  the  tree  which  is  in  the  midst  of  paradise,  God  hath 
commanded  us  that  we  should  not  eat :  and  that  we  should  not  touch  it,  lest 
perhaps  we  die.     Ibid.  3 — 3. 

Saving  that  flesh  with  blood  you  shall  not  eat.    Ibid.  9 — 4. 

You  shall  not  eat  thereof  anything  raw,  nor  boiled  in  water,  but  only 
roasted  at  the  fire  :  you  shall  eat  the  head  with  the  feet  and  entrails  thereof. 
Exod.  12—9. 

Seven  days  shalt  thou  eat  xmleavened  bread  :  and  on  the  seventh  day  shall 
be  the  solemnity  of  the  Lord.  Unleavened  bread  shall  you  eat  seven  days  :  there 
shall  not  be  seen  anything  leavened  with  thee,  nor  in  all  thy  coasts.  Ibid. 
13—6,  7. 

If  an  ox  gore  a  man  or  a  woman,  and  they  die,  he  shall  be  stoned  :  and 
his  flesh  shall  not  be  eaten,  but  the  owner  of  the  ox  shall  be  quit.  Ibid.  21 — 28. 

You  shall  be  holy  men  to  me  :  the  flesh  that  beasts  have  tasted  of  before, 
you  shall  not  eat,  but  shall  cast  it  to  the  dogs.     Ibid.  22 — 31. 

And  if  there  remain  of  the  consecrated  flesh,  or  of  the  bread  tiU  the  morn- 
ing, thou  shalt  bum  the  remainder  with  fire  :  they  shall  not  be  eaten,  because 
they  are  sanctified.     Ibid.  29 — 34. 

For  every  sacrifice  of  the  priest  shall  be  consumed  with  fire  ;  neither  shall 
any  man  eat  thereof.     Levit.  6 — 23.     See  also  Levit.  Chap.  10. 

If  any  man  eat  of  the  flesh  of  the  victim  of  peace-oflerings  on  the  third 
day,  the  oblation  shall  be  of  no  effect,  neither  shall  it  profit  the  offerer  :  yea, 
rather  whatsoever  soul  shall  defile  itself  with  such  meat,  shall  be  guilty  of 
transgression.     Ibid.  7 — 18. 

But  whatsover  cheweth  indeed  the  cud,  and  hath  a  hoof,  but  divideth  it 
not,  as  the  camel,  and  others,  that  you  shall  not  eat;  but  shall  reckon  it  among 
the  unclean.    Ibid.  11 — 4. 

For  the  life  of  all  flesh  is  in  the  blood  :  therefore  I  said  to  the  children  of 
Israel :  You  shall  not  eat  the  blood  of  any  flesh  at  all ;  because  the  life  of  the 
flesh  is  in  the  blood,  and  whosoever  eateth  it,  shall  be  cut  off.     Ibid.  17 — 14. 

You  shall  eat  it  on  the  same  day  it  was  offered,  and  the  next  day  :  and 
whatsoever  shall  be  left  until  the  third  day,  you  shall  bum  with  fire.  If  after 
two  days  any  man  eat  thereof,  he  shall  be  profane  and  guilty  of  impiety. 
Ibid.  19—6,  7. 

That  which  dieth  of  itself,  and  that  which  was  taken  by  a  beast,  they 
shall  not  eat,  nor  be  defiled  therewith.     I  am  the  Lord.     Ibid.  22 — 8. 

No  stranger  shall  eat  of  the  sanctified  things  :  a  sojourner  of  the  priests, 
or  a  hired  servant,  shall  not  eat  of  them.     Ibid.  22 — 10. 

You  shall  not  eat  either  bread,  or  parched  com,  or  frumenty  of  the  har- 
vest, until  the  day  that  you  shall  offer  thereof  to  your  Gk)d.  It  is  a  precept 
forever  throughout  your  generations,  and  all  your  dwellings.  Ibid.  23 — 14. 

Thou  shalt  eat  it  (things  sacrificed  to  the  Lord)  in  the  sanctuary:  the 
males  only  shall  eat  thereof,  because  it  is  a  consecrated  thing.  Num.  18 — 10. 
See  also  30—14. 

Thou  mayest  not  eat  in  thy  towns  the  tithes  of  thy  com,  and  thy  wine, 
and  thy  oil,  the  first-bom  of  thy  herds  and  thy  cattle,  nor  anything  that  thou 


ABSTINENCE.  7 

vowest,  and  that  thou  wilt  offer  voluntarily,  and  the  first-fruits  of  thy  hands. 
Deut.  12—17. 

Eat  not  the  things  that  are  unclean.  These  are  the  beasts  that  you  shall  eat : 
the  ox,  and  the  sheep,  and  the  goat,  the  hart  and  the  roe,  the  buffle,  and 
chamois,  the  pygarg,  the  wild  goat,  the  camelopardalus.  Every  beast  that  di- 
videth  the  hoof  in  two  parts,  and  cheweth  the  cud,  you  shall  eat.  But  of  them 
that  chew  the  cud,  but  divide  not  the  hoof,  you  shall  not  eat,  such  as  the  cam- 
el, the  hare,  and  the  cherogril :  because  they  chew  the  cud,  but  divide  not  the 
hoof,  they  shall  be  unclean  to  you.  The  swine  also,  because  it  divideth  the 
hoof,  but  cheweth  not  the  cud,  shall  be  unclean  :  their  flesh  you  shall  not  eat, 
and  their  carcasses  you  shall  not  touch.     Ibid.  14 — 3  to  8. 

Now  therefore,  beware,  and  drink  no  wine  nor  strong  drink,  and  eat  not 
any  luiclean  thing.     Judges.  13 — 4. 

And  the  men  of  Israel  were  joined  together  that  day  :  and  Saul  adjured 
the  people,  saying  :  Cursed  be  the  man  that  shall  eat  food  till  evening,  till  I  be 
revenged  of  my  enemies.  So  none  of  the  people  tasted  any  food.  1.  Kings. 
14—24. 

And  when  the  people  came  into  the  forest,  behold,  the  honey  dropped;  but 
no  man  put  his  hand  to  his  mouth :  for  the  people  feared  the  oath.  But 
Jonathan  had  not  heard  when  his  father  adjured  the  people:  and  he  put  forth 
the  end  of  the  rod,  which  he  had  in  his  hand,  and  dipped  it  in  a  honey-comb  : 
and  he  carried  his  hand  to  his  mouth,  and  his  eyes  were  enUghtened.  1.  Kings. 
14—26,  27. 

And  Saul  said:  Cast  lots  between  me,  and  Jonathan  my  son.  And  Jona- 
than was  taken.  And  Saul  said  to  Jonathan:  Tell  me  what  thou  hast  done. 
And  Jonathan  told  him  and  said:  I  did  but  taste  a  little  honey  with  the  end 
of  the  rod  which  was  in  my  hand :  and  behold,  I  mttst  die.  Ibid.  14. — 
42,  43. 

And  when  Achab  had  heard  these  words,  he  rent  his  garments,  and  put 
hair-cloth  upon  his  flesh,  and  fasted,  and  slept  in  sackcloth,  and  walked  with 
his  head  cast  down.     3.  Kings.     21. — 27. 

And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  Elias  the  Tliesbite,  saying:  Hast  thou 
not  seen  Achab  humbled  before  me?  therefore,  because  he  hath  humbled 
himself  for  my  sake,  I  will  not  bring  the  evil  in  his  day;  but  in  his  son's  days 
will  I  bring  the  evil  upon  his  house.     Ibid.     21. — 28,  29. 

And  I  (Esdras)  proclaimed  there  a  fast  by  the  river  Ahava,  that  we  might 
afflict  ourselves  before  the  Lord  our  God,  and  might  ask  .of  liim  a  right  way 
for  us  and  for  our  children,  and  for  all  our  substance.     1.  Esdras.     8 — 21. 

And  Josaphat  being  seized  with  fear,  betook  himself  wholly  to  pray  to 
the  Lord  :  and  he  proclaimed  a  fast  for  all  Juda.     2.  Paral.     20 — 3. 

Wherefore  all  the  clxQdren  of  Israel  came  to  the  house  of  God,  and  sat  and 
wept  before  the  Lord:  and  they  fasted  that  day  till  the  evening;  and  offered 
to  him  holocausts,  and  victims  of  peace-offerings.     Judges.     20 — 26. 

And  in  the  four  and  twentieth  day  of  the  month,  the  children  of  Israel 
came  together  with  fasting  and  with  sackcloth,  arid  earth  upon  themi. 
2.  Esdras.     9—1. 

And  when  he  had  gone,  returning  he  told  him  that  one  of  the  chfldren 
of  Israel  lay  slain  in  the  street.  And  he  forthwith  leaped  up  from  his  place  at 
the  table,  and  left  his  dinner,  and  came  fasting  to  the  body.     Tobias.    2 — 3. 

And  when  they  heard  it,  they  wept,  and  fasted,  and  prayed  before  the 
Lord.    Baruch.  1 — 5. 


8  ABSTINENCE. 

And  when  I  (Xehemias)  had  heard  these  words,  I  sat  down,  and  wept, 
and  mourned  for  manj-  days:  and  I  fasted,  and  prayed  before  the  face  of 
the  God  of  heaven.     2.  Esdras.  1 — 4. 

And  from  his  infancy  he  taught  him  to  fear  God,  and  to  abstain  from  all 
sin.  *  *  (When  all  ate  of  the  meats  of  the  Grentiles)  he  kept  his  soul,  and 
never  was  defiled  with  their  meats.     Tobias.  1 — 10  and  12. 

Prayer  is  good  with  fasting  and  alms,  more  than  to  lay  up  treasures  of 
gold.     Ibid.  12—8. 

And  all  the  people  cried  to  the  Lord  with  great  earnestness  :  and  they 
humbled  their  souls  ia  fastings,  and  prayers,  both  they  and  their  wives. 
Judith.  4—7. 

And  Judith  answered  him,  and  said:  Now  I  cannot  eat  of  these  things 
which  thou  commandest  to  be  given  me,  lest  sin  come  upon  me:  but  I  will  eat 
of  the  things  which  I  have  brought.     Ibid.  12 — 2. 

Go,  and  gather  together  aU  the  Jews  whom  thou  shalt  find  in  Susan,  and 
pray  ye  for  me.  Neither  eat,  nor  drink  for  three  days  and  three  nights:  and  I 
with  my  hand-maids  wHl  fast  in  like  manner  :  and  then  I  wiU  go  in  to  the 
king,  against  the  law,  not  being  called,  and  expose  myself  to  death  and  to 
danger.     Esther.  4 — 16. 

The  just  eateth  and  filleth  his  soul:  but  the  beUy  of  the  wicked  is  never  to 
be  filled.    Prov.  13—25.     See  27—7. 

Blessed  is  the  land,  whose  king  is  noble,  and  whose  princes  eat  in  due 
season,  for  refreshment,  and  not  for  riotousness.     Eccles.  10 — 17. 

A  wise  heart,  and  which  hath  rmderstanding,  will  abstain  from  sins,  and 
in  the  works  of  justice  shall  have  success.     Eccli.  3 — 32. 

The  chief  thing  for  a  man's  hfe  is  water  and  bread,  and  clothing,  and  a 
house  to  cover  shame.  Better  is  the  poor  man's  fare  under  a  roof  of  boards, 
than  siunptuous  cheer  abroad  in  another  man's  house.  Be  contented  with 
little  instead  of  much;  and  thou  shalt  not  hear  the  reproach  of  going  abroad. 
EccU.  29—27,  28,  29. 

Be  not  hasty  in  a  feast.  *  *  Use  as  a  frugal  man  the  things  that  are 
set  before  thee;  lest  if  thou  eatest  much,  thou  be  hated.  Leave  off  first,  for 
manners  sake:  and  exceed  not,  lest  thou  offend.  And  if  thou  sittest  amongst 
many,  reach  not  thy  hand  out  first  of  all:  and  be  not  the  first  to  ask  for  drink. 
Ibid.     31—17,  19,  20,  21. 

If  a  man  love  justice,  her  labors  have  great  virtues:  for  she  teacheth 
temperance,  and  prudence,  and  justice,  and  fortitude,  which  are  such  things  as 
men  can  have  notliing  more  profitable  in  life.     Wisdom.  8 — 7. 

And  take  to  thee  wheat  and  barley,  and  beans,  and  lentils,  and  millet, 
and  fitches:  and  put  them  in  one  vessel,  and  make  thee  bread  thereof  according 
to  the  number  of  the  days  that  thou  shalt  lie  upon  thy  side:  three  hundred  and 
ninety  days  shalt  thou  eat  thereof.  And  thy  meat  tliat  thou  shall  eat,  shall  be 
in  weight  twenty  stat;er8  a  day:  from  time  to  time  thou  shalt  eat  it.  Ezech. 
4—9,  10. 

I  ate  no  desirable  bread,  and  neither  flesh  nor  wiae  entered  into  my 
mouth;  neither  was  I  anointed  with  ointment;  till  the  days  of  three  weeks 
were  accomplished.    Dan.  10 — 3. 

Eleazar  one  of  the  chief  of  the  scribes,  a  man  advanced  in  years,  and  of  a 
comely  countenance,  was  pressed  to  open  his  mouth  to  eat  swine's  flesh.  *  * 
And  considering  in  what  manner  he  was  come  to  it,  patiently  bearing, 


ABSTINENCE.  9 

he  determined  not  to  do  any  unlawful  things  for  the  love  of  life.     3.  Mach. 
6—18,  20. 

And  John  himself  had  his  garment  of  camel's  hair,  and  a  leathern 
girdle  ahout  his  loins;  and  his  food  was  locusts  and  wild  honey.    Matth.     3 — 4. 

Then  Jesus  was  led  by  the  spirit  into  the  desert,  to  be  tempted  by  the 
devil.  And  when  he  had  fasted  forty  days  and  forty  nights,  he  was  after- 
wards hungry.  And  the  tempter,  coming,  said  to  him:  If  thou  be  the  Son  of 
God,  command  that  these  stones  be  made  bread.  But  he  answered,  and  said: 
It; is  written:  Man  hveth  not  by  bread  alone,  but  by  every  word  that  proceed- 
eth  out  of  the  mouth  of  God.     Matth.    4 — 1  to  4.     See  also  Luke.    4 — 2. 

It  came  to  pass  also,  that  seven  brethren,  together  with  their  mother, 
were  apprehended,  and  compelled  by  the  king  to  eat  swine's  flesh  against 
the  law,  for  which  end  they  were  tormented  with  whips  and  scourges.  But 
one  of  them  who  was  the  eldest,  said  thus:  What  wouldst  thou  ask,  or  learn 
of  us  ?  We  are  ready  to  die  rather  than  to  transgress  the  laws  of  God,  re- 
ceived from  OUT  fathers.  Then  the  king  being  angry,  commanded  frying- 
pans  and  brazen  chaldrons  to  be  made  hot;  which  forthwith  being  heated,  he 
commanded  to  cut  out  the  tongue  of  him  that  had  spoken  first :  and  the  skin 
of  his  head  being  drawn  off  to  chop  off  also  the  extremities  of  his  hands  and 
feet,  the  rest  of  his  brethren,  and  his  mother  looking  on.  And  when  he  was 
now  maimed  in  aU  parts,  he  commanded  him,  being  yet  ahve  to  be  brought 
to  the  fire,  and  to  be  fried  in  the  frying-pan:  and  while  he  was  suffering 
therein  long  torments,  the  rest,  together  with  the  mother,  exhorted  one 
another  to  die  manfully,  sajdng :  The  Lord  God  will  look  upon  the  truth, 
and  will  take  pleasure  in  us,  as  Moses  declared  in  the  profession  of  the  can- 
ticle: And  in  his  servants  he  will  take  pleasure. 

So  when  the  first  was  dead  after  this  manner,  they  brought  the  next  to 
make  him  a  mocking-stock:  and  when  they  had  pulled  off  the  skin  of  his  head 
with  the  hair,  they  asked  him  if  he  would  eat,  before  he  were  punished 
throughout  aU  the  whole  body  in  every  limb.  But  he  answered  in  his  own  lan- 
guage, and  said:  I  wiU  not  do  it.  Wherefore  he  also,  in  the  next  place, 
received  the  torments  of  the  first:  and  when  he  was  at  the  last  gasp,  he  said 
thus:  Thou  indeed,  O  most  wicked  man,  destroyest  us  out  of  this  present 
hfe:  but  the  King  of  the  world  will  raise  us  up,  who  die  for  his  laws,  in  the 
resurrection  of  eternal  hfe.  After  him  the  third  was  made  a  mocking- 
stock:  and  when  he  was  required,  he  quickly  put  forth  his  tongue,  and  cour- 
ageously stretched  out  his  hands;  and  said  with  confidence:  These  I  have 
from  heaven,  but  for  the  laws  of  God,  I  now  despise  them,  because  I  hope  to 
receive  them  again  from  him.  So  that  the  king  and  they  that  were  with 
him,  wondered  at  the  young  man's  courage,  because  he  esteemed  the  tor- 
ments as  nothing.  And  after  he  was  thus  dead,  they  tormented  the  fourth  in 
the  like  manner.  And  when  he  was  now  ready  to  die,  he  spoke  thus:  It  is 
better,  being  put  to  death  by  men,  to  look  for  hope  from  God,  to  be  raised  up 
again  by  him:  for,  as  to  thee,  thou  shalt  have  no  resurrection  unto  life. 
And  when  they  ha,d  brought  the  fifth,  they  tormented  him.  But  he  looking  up- 
on the  king,  said:  Whereas  thou  hast  power  among  men,though  thou  art  cor- 
ruptible, thou  doest  what  thou  wilt:  but  think  not  that  our  nation  is  forsaken 
by  God.  But  stay  patiently  awliile;  and  thou  shalt  see  his  great  power,  in 
what  manner  he  w^ll  torment  thee,  and  thy  seed.  After  him  they  brought 
the  sixth;  and  he  being  ready  to  die,  spoke  thus:  Be  not  deceived  without 
cause:  for  we  suffer   these  things  for  ourselves,  having  sinned  against  our 


10  ABSTINENCE. 

God;  and  things  worthy  of  admiration  are  done  to  us:  but  do  not  think  that 
thou  shalt  escape  unpunished,  for  that  thou  hast  attempted  to  fight  against 
God.  Now  the  mother  was  to  be  admired  above  measure,  and  worthy  to  be 
remembered  by  good  men,  who  beheld  her  seven  sons  slain  in  the  space  of  one 
day,and  bore  it  with  a  good  coiu-agejfor  the  hope  that  she  had  in  God:  and  she 
bravely  exhorted  every  one  of  them  in  her  own  language,  being  filled  with 
wisdom:  And  joining  a  man's  heart  to  a  woman's  thought,  she  said 
to  them:  I  know  not  how  you  were  formed  in  my  womb:  for  I  neither  gave 
you  breath,  nor  soul,  nor  life;  neither  did  I  frame  the  limbs  of  every  one  of 
you.  But  the  Creator  of  the  world,  that  formed  the  nativity  of  man.  and  that 
found  out  the  origin  of  all,  he  will  restore  to  you  again  in  his  mercy,  both 
breath  and  Ufe,  as  now  you  despise  yourselves  for  the  sake  of  his  laws. 
Now  Antiochus  thinking  liimself  despised,  and  withal  despising  the  voice  of 
the  upbraider,  when  the  youngest  was  yet  aUve,  did  not  only  exhort  him  by 
words,  but  also  assiired  liim  with  an  oath  that  he  would  make  him  a  rich 
and  happy  man,  and,  if  he  would  turn  from  the  laws  of  his  fathers,  would 
take  him  for  a  friend,  and  furnish  him  with  things  necessary.  But  when  the 
yornig  man  was  not  moved  with  these  things,  the  king  called  the  mother,  and 
counselled  her  to  deal  with  the  young  man  to  save  his  hfe.  And  when  he 
had  exhorted  her  with  many  words,  she  promised  that  she  would  comisel  her 
son.  So  bending  herself  towards  him,  mocking  the  cruel  tyrant,  she  said  in 
her  own  language:  My  son,  have  pity  upon  me,  that  bore  thee  nine  months 
in  my  womb,  and  gave  thee  suck  three  years,and  nourished  thee,  and  brought 
thee  up  into  this  age.  I  beseech  thee,  my  son,  look  upon  heaven  and  earth, 
and  all  that  is  in  them:  and  consider  that  God  made  them  out  of  nothing, 
and  mankind  also:  so  thou  shalt  not  fear  this  tormentor;  but  being  made  a 
worthy  partner  with  thy  brethren,  receive  death,  that  in  that  mercy  I  may 
receive  thee  again  with  thy  brethren.  While  she  was  yet  speaking  these 
words,  the  yoimg  man  said:  For  whom  do  you  stay?  I  will  not  obey  the 
commandment  of  the  king,  but  the  commandment  of  the  law,  which  was  given 
ns  by  Moses.  But  thou  that  hast  been  the  author  of  all  mischief  against  the 
Hebrews,  shalt  not  escape  the  hand  of  God.  For  we  suffer  thus  for  our  sins. 
And  though  the  Lord  our  God  is  angry  with  us  a  Uttle  while  for  our  chas- 
tisement and  correction;  yet  he  will  be  reconciled  again  to  His  servants. 
But  thou,  O  wicked  and  of  all  men  most  flagitious,  be  not  lifted  up  without 
cause  with  vain  hopes,  whilst  thou  art  raging  against  his  servants.  2.  Mach. 
Chap.  7. 

Blessed  are  they  that  hvmger  and  thirst  trfter  justice:  for  they  shall  be 
fiUed.     Matth.  5—6. 

And  she  (Anna)  was  a  widow  until  fourscore  and  four  years;  who  de- 
parted not  from  the  temple,  by  fastings  and  prayers  serving  night  and  day. 
Luke,  a— 87. 

And  as  they  {tfie  Apostles)  were  ministering  to  the  Lord,  and  fasting,  the 
Holy  Ghost  said  to  them:  Separate  me  Saul  and  Barnabas,  for  the  work 
to  which  I  have  taken  them.    Acts.  13 — 2. 

For  it  hath  seemed  good  to  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  to  us,  to  lay  no  ftirther 
burden  upon  you  than  these  neceasary  things:  that  you  abstain  from  things 
sacrificed  to  idols,  and  from  blood,  and  from  things  strangled,and  from  forni- 
cation: from  which  things  keeping  yourselves,  you  shall  do  well.  Ibid.  15 — 
28,  29. 

And  every  one  that  striveth  for  the  mastery  refraineth  himself  from  all 


ABSTINENCE.  11 

things:  and  they  indeed  that  they  may  receive  a  corruptible  crown;  but  we  an 
incorruptible  one.  *  *  But  I  chastise  my  body, and  bring  it  mto  subjection:  lest, 
perhaps,  when  I  have  preached  to  others,  I  myself  should  become  reprobate. 
1.  Cor.  9—25  and  27. 

But  let  us,  who  are  of  the  day,  be  sober,  having  on  the  breast-plate  of 
faith  and  charity,  and  for  a  helmet,  the  hope  of  salvation.  1.  Thess. 
5—8. 

From  all  apijearance  of  evil  refrain  yourselves.     Ibid.  5 — 23. 

To  be  discreet,  chaste,  sober,  having  a  care  of  the  house,  gentle,  obedient 
k)  their  husbands,  that  the  word  of  God  be  not  blasphemed.  Yornig  men  in 
like  manner  exhort  to  be  sober.     Titus.  2 — 5,  6. 

Dearly  beloved,  I  beseech  you,  as  strangers  and  pUgrims,  to  refrain  yoiir- 
selves  from  carnal  desires,  which  war  against  the  soul.     1.  Peter.  2 — 11. 

And  yoUjgiving  all  dihgence,join  with  your  faith, virtue;  and  with  virtue, 
kaowledge;  and  with  knowledge,  abstinence;  and  with  abstinence,  patience; 
and  with  patience,  piety.     2.  Peter.  1 — 5,  6. 

Abstinence  from  Wine, 

The  Lord  also  said  to  Aaron:  You  shall  not  drink  wine  nor  anj 
thing  that  may  make  drunk,  thou  nor  thy  sons,  when  you  enter  into  the  tab- 
ernacle of  the  testimony,  lest  you  die:  because  it  is  an  everlasting  precept 
through  your  generations.     Levit.  10 — 8,  9. 

Any  meat  which  you  eat,  if  water  from  such  a  vessel  be  poured  upon  it, 
shall  be  unclean;  and  every  liquor  that  is  drunk  out  of  any  such  vessel,  shall 
be  unclean.     Ibid.  11 — 34. 

They  {the  Nazarites)  shall  abstain  from  wine,  and  from  every  thing  that 
may  make  a  man  drunk.  They  shall  not  drink  vinegar  of  wine,  or  of  any 
other  drink,  nor  anything  that  is  pressed  out  of  the  grape:  nor  shall  they 
eat  grapes  either  fresh  or  dried.     Nmn.  6 — 3. 

Be  not  greedy  in  any  feasting,  and  pour  not  out  thyself  upon  any  meat: 
for  in  many  meats  there  will  be  sickness;  and  greediness  will  turn  to  choler. 
By  surfeiting  many  have  perished:  but  he  that  is  temperate,  shall  prolong 
life.     EccU.  37—32  to  34. 

And  they  answered:  We  will  not  drink  wine:  because  Jonadab  the  son  of 
Rechab,  our  father,  commanded  us,  saying:  You  shall  drink  no  wine,  neither 
you,  nor  your  children,  forever.    Jerem.  35 — 6. 

And  no  priest  shall  drink  wine  when  he  is  to  go  into  the  iimer  court. 
Ezech.  44—21. 

For  he  shall  be  great  before  the  Lord;  and  shall  drink  no  wine  nor  strong 
drink:  and  he  shall  be  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost  even  from  his  mother's 
womb.    Luke.  1 — 15. 

Challenge  not  them  that  love  wine:  for  wine  hath  destroyed  very  many. 
Fire  trieth  hard  iron:  so  wine  dnmk  to  excess  shall  rebuke  the  hearts  of  the 
proud.  Wine  taken  with  sobriety  is  equal  hfe  to  men:  if  thou  drink  it  mod- 
erately, thou  shalt  be  sober.  What  is  his  hfe,  who  is  diminished  with  wine  ? 
What  taketh  away  life  ?  death.  Wine  was  created  from  the  beginning  to 
make  men  joyful,  and  not  to  make  them  drunk.  Wine  drunken  with  modera- 
tion is  the  joy  of  the  soul  and  the  heart.  Sober  drinking  is  health  to  soxil  and 
body.  Wine  drimken  with  excess  raiseth  quarrels,  and  wrath,  and  many 
ruins.     Wine  drunken  with  excess  is  bitterness  of  the  soul.    The  heat  of  drunk- 


13  ABUSE. 

enness  is  tire  -stumbling  "block  ©f  the  fool,  lessening  strength  and  causing 
wounds.  Rebuke  not  thy  neighbor  in  a  banquet  of  wine:  and  despise  him 
not  in  his  mirfli.  Speak  not  *o  liim  words  of  reproach:  and  press  him  not  in 
demanding  again.    Eocli  31 — 30  to  42. 

How  sufficient  is  a  httle  wine  for  a  man  well  taught:  and  in  sleepmg  thou 
shalt  not  be  uneasy  with  it;  and  thou  shalt  feel  no  pain.    Ibid.  31 — 22. 

Abstinence  to  Avoid  Scandal. 

Destroy  not  the  work  of  God  for  meat.  All  things,  indeed,  are  clean ;  but  it 
is  evil  far  that  man  who  eateth  with  giving  offence.  It  is' good  not  to  eat  flesh, 
and  not  to  drink  wine,  nor  anything  whereby  thy  brother  is  offended,  or  scan- 
dalized, osr  made  weak.     Rom.  14 — 20,  21. 

"Whea-efore,  if  meat  scandalize  my  brother,  I  will  never  eat  flesh,  lest  I 
should  scandalize  my  brother.     1.  Cor.  8 — 13. 

He  titat  is  deUghted  in  passing  his  time  over  wine,  leaveth  a  reproach  in 
his  strongholds.     Prov.  12 — 11. 

Abstinence,  the  Precept  not  to  be  Violated.    ■ 
jSee  3.  Mach.  Ch.  7,  as  above. 

ABUSE. 
Abuse  of  Dress. 

A  woman  shall  not  be  clothed  with  man's  apparel ;  neither  shall  a  man  use 
woman's  apparel:  for  he  that  doeth  these  things  is  abominable  before  Gk>d. 
Deut.  22—5. 

In  that  day  the  Ix)rd  will  take  away  the  ornaments  of  shoes,  and  lit- 
tle moons.  And  chains  and  necklaces,  and  bracelet8,and  bonnets,  and  bodkins, 
and  ornaments  of  the  legs,  and  tablets,  and  sweet  balls,  and  ear-rings,  and 
rings,  and  jewels  hanging  on  the  forehead,  and  changes  of  apparel,  and  short 
cloaks,  and  fine  linen,  and  crisping  pins,  and  looking-glasses,  and  lawns,  and 
head  bands,  and  fine  veils.  And  instead  of  a  sweet  smell  there  shall  be  stench, 
and  instead  of  a  girdle  a  cord,and  instead  of  curled  hair  baldness,  and  instead 
of  a  stomacher  hair-cloth.     Isa.  3 — 18  to  24. 

And  they  have  turned  the  ornament  of  their  jewels  into  pride,  and  have 
made  of  it  the  images  of  their  abominations  and  idols:  therefore  I  have  made 
it  an  uncleanness  to  them.  And  I  will  give  it  into  the  hands  of  strangers  for 
spoil,  and  to  the  wicked  of  the  earth  for  a  prey  :  and  they  shall  defile  it.  Ezech. 
7—20,  21. 

Thou  knowest  my  necessity,  that  I  abominate  the  sign  of  my  pride  and 
glory.which  is  upon  my  head  in  the  days  of  my  public  api)earance,and  detest  it 
as  a  menstruous  rag,  and  wear  it  not  in  the  days  of  my  silence.  Esther.  14 — 16. 

But  what  went  you  out  to  see?  a  man  clothed  in  soft  garments?  Behold, 
they  that  are  clothed  in  soft  garments  are  in  the  houses  of  kings.  Matth. 
11—8. 

And  he  said  to  them  in  his  doctrine  :  Beware  of  the  Scribes,  who  love  to 
walk  in  long  robes,  and  to  be  saluted  in  the  market-place  ;  and  to  sit  in  the 
first  chairs  in  the  synagogues.andto  havethe  highest  places  at  suppers.  Mark. 
12—38,  39. 


ACCOUNT.  13 

There  was  a  certain  rich  man,  who  was  clothed  in  purple  and  fine  linen, 
and  feasted  sumptuously  every  day.  *  *  And  the  rich  man  also  died:  and 
was  buried  in  hell.     Luke.  16 — 19,  23. 

In  like  manner  women  in  decent  apparel,  adorning  themselves  with  mod- 
esty and  sobriety,  and  not  with  plaited  hair,  or  gold,  or  pearls,  or  costly  array  ; 
but  as  it  becometh  women  professing  piety,  with  good  works.  1.  Tim.  2 — 9, 10. 

Whose  adorning  let  it  not  be  the  outward  plaiting  of  the  hair,  or  the  wear- 
ing of  gold,  or  the  putting  on  of  apparel.     1.  Peter.  3 — 3. 

ACCUSATION. 

False  Accusation. 

Now  it  happened  on  a  certain  day,  that  Joseph  went  into  the  house,  and 
was  doing  some  business  without  any  man  with  laim :  and  she,  (Potiphar's 
wife)  catching  the  skirt  of  liis  garment,  said  :  Lie  with  me.  But  he  leaving 
the  garment  in  her  hand,  fled,  and  went  out.  And  when  the  woman  saw  the 
garment  in  her  hands,  and  herself  disregarded,  she  called  to  her  the  men  of 
her  house,  and  said  to  them  :  See,  he  hath  brought  in  a  Hebrew,  to  abuse  us  : 
he  came  in  to  me,  to  he  with  me  :  and  when  I  cried  out,  and  he  heard  my 
voice,  he  left  the  garment  that  I  held, and  got  him  out.  For  a  proof  therefore 
of  her  fideUty,  she  kept  the  garment,  and  showed  it  to  her  husband  when  he 
retmned  home ;  and  said  :  The  Hebrew  servant,  whom  thou  hast  brought, 
came  to  me  to  abuse  me.  And  when  he  heard  me  cry,  he  left  the  garment 
which  I  held, and  fled  out.  His  master  hearing  these  things,  and  giving  too 
much  credit  to  his  wife's  words,  was  very  angry,  and  cast  Joseph  into  the 
prison,  where  the  kmg's  prisoners  were  kept,  and  he  was  there  shut  up.  Gen. 
39—11  to  20.  See  Esther  Chap.  3 ;  Daniel,  Chapts.  6  and  13  ;  Luke,  Chap. 
23—2, 10  and  Acts.  Chap.  24. 

ACCOUNT. 

Every  one  must  render  an  Account. 

But  I  say  unto  you,  that  every  idle  word  that  men  shaU  speak,  they  shall 
render  an  account  for  it  in  the  day  of  judgment.  For  by  thy  words  thou  shalt 
be  justified;  and  by  thy  words  thou  shalt  be  condemned.     Matth.  12 — 36,  37. 

Tlierefore  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven  likened  to  a  king,  who  would  take  an 
account  of  liis  servants.     Ibid.  18 — 23. 

And  when  the  Son  of  man  shall  come  in  his  majesty,  and  aU  the  Angels 
with  him,  then  shall  he  sit  upon  the  seat  of  his  majesty.  And  all  nations  shall 
be  gathered  together  before  him:  and  he  shall  separate  them  one  from  an- 
other, as  the  shepherd  separateth  the  sheep  from  the  goats:  and  he  shall  set 
the  sheep  on  his  right  hand;  but  the  goats  on  the  left.  Then  shall  the  king  say 
to  them  that  shall  be  on  his  right  hand:  Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father,  pos- 
sess the  kingdom  prepared  for  you  from  the  foundation  of  the  world.  For  I 
was  hungry,  and  you  gave  me  to  eat:  I  was  thirsty,  and  you  gave  me  to  drink: 
I  was  a  stranger  and  you  took  me  in;  naked,  and  you  clothed  me;  sick,  and 
you  visited  me:  I  was  in  prison,  and  you  came  to  me.  Then  shall  the  just  an- 
swer him,  saying:  Lord,  when  did  we  see  thee  hungry,  and  fed  thee;  thirsty, 
and  gave  thee  driok  ?  and  when  did  we  see  thee  a  stranger,  and  took  thee 


14  ACQUISITION. 

in,  or  naked,  and  clothed  thee  ?  or  when  did  we  see  thee  sick  or  in  prison,  and 
came  to  thee?  And  the  king,  answering,  shall  say  to  them:  Amen  I  say  to 
you,  as  long  as  you  did  it  to  one  of  these  my  least  hrethren,  you  did  it  to  me. 
Then  shall  he  say  to  them  also  that  shall  be  on  his  left  hand :  Depart  from  me, 
ye  exuded,  into  everlasting  fire,  which  was  prepared  for  the  devil  and  his 
angels.  For  I  was  himgry,  and  you  gave  me  not  to  eat:  I  was  thirsty  and  you 
gave  me  not  to  drink.  I  was  a  stranger,  and  you  took  me  not  in;  naked,  and 
you  clothed  me  not;  sick,  and  in  prison,  and  you  did  not  visit  me.  Then  shall 
they  also  answer  him,  saying:  Lord,  when  did  we  see  thee  hungry  or  thirsty, or 
a  stranger,  or  naked,  or  sick,  or  in  prison,  and  did  not  minister  to  thee  ?  Then 
he  shall  answer  them,  saying:  Amen  I  say  to  you,  as  long  as  you  did  it  not 
to  one  of  these  least  ones,  neither  did  you  do  it  to  me.  And  these  shall  go 
into  everlasting  pimishment;  but  the  just,  into  life  everlasting.  Ibid.  25 — 31 
to  46. 

So,  then,  every  one  of  us  shall  render  account  for  himself  to  God.  Rom. 
14—12. 

For  we  must  all  appear  before  the  judgment-seat  of  Christ;  that  every 
one  may  receive  the  proper  things  of  the  body,  according  as  he  hath  done, 
whether  it  be  good  or  evil.     2.  Cor.  5 — 10. 

But  sanctify  the.  Lord  Cluist  in  yoiu-  heart,  being  always  ready  to  satisfy 
every  one  that  asketh  you  a  reason  of  that  hope  w-hich  is  in  you.  1.  Peter. 
3—15. 

ACQUISITION. 
Acquisition,  Unjust. 

You  shall  not  steal.     Levit.  19 — 11. 

Do  not  any  unjust  thing  in  judgment,  in  rule,  in  weight,  or  in  measure. 
Let  the  balance  be  just,  and  the  weights  equal,  the  bushel  just,  and  the  sex- 
tary  equal.  I  am  the  Lord  your  God,  that  brought  you  out  of  the  land  of 
Egypt.     Ibid.  19—35,  36. 

When  thou  shalt  sell  any  thing  to  thy  neighbor,  or  shalt  buy  of  hun, 
grieve  not  thy  brother:  but  thou  shalt  buy  of  him  according  to  the  number  of 
years  from  the  jubilee.     Ibid.  25 — 14. 

Thou  shalt  not  take  nor  remove  thy  neighbor's  landmark,  which  thy  pre- 
decessors have  set  in  thy  possession,  which  the  Lord  thy  God  will  give  thee  ia 
the  land  that  thou  shalt  receive  to  possess.     Deut.  19 — 14. 

Thou  shalt  not  have  diverse  weights  in  thy  bag,  a  greater  and  a  leas:  nei- 
ther shall  there  be  in  thy  house  a  greater  bushel  and  a  less.  Thou  shalt  have 
a  just  and  a  true  weight;  and  thy  bushel  shall  be  equal  and  true:  that  thou 
mayest  live  a  long  time  ujwn  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  give  thee. 
For  the  Lord  thy  God  abhorreth  him  that  doeth  these  things;  and  he  hateth 
all  injustice.     Ibid.  25—13  to  16. 

Cursed  be  he  that  removeth  his  neighbor's  landmarks:  and  all  the  people 
shall  say:  Amen,    Ibid.  27—17. 

So  the  ways  of  every  covetous  man  destroy  the  souls  of  the  possessors. 
Prov.  1—19. 

A  deceitful  balance  is  an  abomination  before  the  Lord:  and  a  just  weight 
is  his  will.     Ibid.  11 — 1. 

Some  distribute  their  own  goods,  and  grow  richer:  others  take  away  what 
is  not  their  own,  and  are  always  in  want.    Ibid.  11 — 24. 


ADOLESCENCE.         •  15 

Substance  got  in  haste  shall  be  diminished:  but  that  which  by  httle  and 
little  is  gathered  with  the  hand  shall  increase.     Ibid.  13 — 11. 

He  that  gathereth  treasures  by  a  lying  tongue,  is  vain  and  foolish,  and 
shall  stumble  upon  the  snares  of  death.  The  robberies  of  the  wicked  shaU 
be  their  downfall;  because  they  would  not  do  judgment.     Ibid.  21 — 6,  7. 

He  that  oppresseth  the  poor  to  increase  liis  own  riches,  shall  himself  give 
to  one  that  is  richer,  and  shall  be  in  need.     Ibid.  22 — 16. 

A  faitliful  man  shall  be  much  praised:  but  he  that  maketh  haste  to  be 
rich,  sliall  not  be  imiocent.     Ibid.  28 — 20.  • 

A  man,  that  maketh  haste  to  be  rich,  and  envieth  others,  is  ignorant  that 
poverty  shall  come  upon  him.     Ibid.  28 — 22. 

What  needeth  a  man  to  seek  things  that  are  above  him,  whereas  he  know- 
eth  not,  what  is  profitable  for  him  in  his  life,  in  all  the  days  of  his  pilgrimage, 
and  the  tinae  that  passeth  Uke  a  shadow  ?  Or  who  can  tell  him  what  shall  be 
after  him  under  the  sun  ?  Eccles.  7 — 1. 

Yea,  and  they  have  counted  om-  Ufe  a  pastime,  «uid  the  business  of  life  to  be 
gain,  and  that  we  must  be  getting  every  way,  even  out  of  evil.     Wisd.     15 — 12. 

Let  not  thy  hand  be  stretched  out  to  receive,  and  shut  when  thou  shouldst 
give.     EccU.    4. — 36. 

As  a  stake  sticketh  fast  in  the  midst  of  the  joining  of  stones,  so  also  in  the 
midst  of  selling  and  buying,  sin  shall  stick  fast.     Ibid.    27 — 2. 

He  that  gathereth  together  by  wronging  his  own  soul,  gathereth  for 
others  :  and  another  will  squander  away  his  goods  m  rioting.     Ibid.     14 — 4, 

Wo  to  you  that  join  house  to  house,  and  lay  field  to  field,  even  to  the  end 
of  the  place:  shall  you  alone  dweU  in  the  midst  of  the  earth?    Isa.     5 — 8. 

>  Wo  to  tliee  that  spoilest;  shalt  not  thou  thyseK  also  be  spoiled?  and 
thou  that  despisest,  shalt  not  thyself  also  be  despised  ?  when  thou  shalt  have 
made  an  end  of  spoUing,  thou  shalt  be  spoiled  :  when  being  wearied,  thou 
slialt  cease  to  despise,  thou  shalt  be  despised.     Ibid.     33 — 1. 

Shall  not  all  these  take  up  a  parable  against  him,  and  a  dark  speech  con- 
cerning him:  and  it  shall  be  said :  Wo  to  him  that  heapeth  together  that 
which  is  not  his  own  ?  how  long  also  doth  he  load  himself  with  thick  clay  ? 
Habacuc.    2 — 6. 

Wo  to  him  that  gathereth  together  an  evil  covetousness  to  his  house,  that 
his  nest  may  b^  on  high,  and  thinketh  he  may  be  dehvered  out  of  the  hand  of 
evil.     Ibid.     2—9. 

As  yet  there  is  a  fire  in  the  house  of  the  wicked,  the  treasiu-es  of  iniqtoity^ 
and  a  scant  measure  full  of  wrath.     Micheas.     6 — 10. 

For  what  doth  it  profit  a  man,  if  he  gain  the  whole  world,  and  lose  his 
own  soul  ?  Or,  what  shall  a  man  give  in  exchange  for  his  soul  ?    Matth.  16 — 26. 

For' what  shall  it  profit  a  man,  if  he  gain  the  whole  world,  and  lose  his 
own  soul  ?    Mark.     8 — 36. 

For  what  doth  it  profit  a  man,  if  he  gain  the  whole  world,  and  lose  him- 
self, and  cast  away  himself  ?    Luke.     9 — 25. 

And  that  no  man  over-reach  nor  deceive  his  brother  in  business : 
because  the  Lord  is  the  avenger  of  all  such  things,  as  we  have  told  you 
before,  and  have  testified.     1.  Thess.    4 — 6. 

ADOLESCENCE. 
And  the  Lord  smelled  a  sweet  savour,  and  said:    I  will  no  more  curse  the 


16  ADORNMENT. 

• 

earth  for  the  sake  of  man:  for  the  imagination  and  thought  of  man's  heart 
are  prone  to  evil  from  his  youth:  therefore  I  will  no  more  destroy  every  hving 
soul  as  I  have  done.     Gren.     8 — 21. 

It  is  a  proverb:  A  young  man  according  to  his  way,  even  when  he  is  old, 
he  will  not  depart  from  it.     Prov.     22 — 6. 

Three  things  are  hard  to  me;  and  the  fourth  I  am  utterly  ignorant  of. 
The  way  of  an  eagle  in  the  air,  the  way  of  a  serpent  upon  a  rock,  the  way  of 
a  ship  in  the  midst  of  the  sea,  and  the  way  of  a  man  in  youth.  Ibid.  30 — 
18,  19. 

Rejoice  therefore,  O  yoimg  man,  in  thy  youth:  and  let  thy  heart  be  in  that 
which  is  good  in  the  days  of  thy  youth,  and  walk  in  the  ways  of  thy  heart, 
and  in  the  sight  of  thy  eyes:  and  know  that  for  all  these  God  wiU  bring  thee 
into  judgment.  Remove  anger  from  thy  heart,  and  put  away  evil  from  thy 
flesh.    For  youth  and  pleasure  are  vain.     Eccles.     11 — 9,  10. 

Young  man,  scarely  speak  in  thy  own  cause.  If  thou  be  asked  twice,  let 
thy  answer  he  short.  In  many  things  be  as  if  thou  wert  ignorant;  and  hear 
in  silence,  and  vidthal  seeking.  In  the  company  of  great  men  take  not  upon 
thee :  and  when  the  ancients  are  present,  speak  not  much.  Eccli.  32 — 
10  to  13. 

ADORNMENT. 

{See  Women,  Adornment  of.) 

ADORATION. 

(See  also  Worship.) 

See  as  follows :  Genesis.  4—26;  18—2;  22—5;  24—26;  Chaps. -48  & 
52.  Chap.  47.— 31;  48—12.  Exodus.  4—31;  12—27;  24—1;  33—10;  34—8. 
Deuteronomy.  26—10.  Judges.  7—15.  1.  Kmgs.  1—3;  1—16  to  28.  See 
also  Chapters  15,  25,  30,  31.  2  Kings.  15—32.  3.  Kings.  1—43.  1  Para- 
lepomenon.  29—20  to  22,  1.  Esdras.  6—8.  Tobias.  1—6.  Judith.  6—14.  13— 
22;    16—22.     Daniel.  14—2  to  24.     4.  Kings.  17—26. 

Adoration  given  to  Angels  and  Men. 

And  when  he  had  lifted  up  his  eyes,  there  appeared  to  him  three  men 
standing  near  him:  and  as  soon  as  he  saw  them  he  ran  to  meet  them  from  the 
door  of  his  tent,  and  adored  down  to  the  ground.     Gren.  18 — 2. 

And  the  two  angels  came  to  Sodom  in  the  evening,  and  Lpt  was  sitting  in 
the  gate  of  the  city.  And  seeing  them,  he  rose  up  and  went  to  meet  them  : 
and  worshipped  prostrate  to  the  ground.     Ibid.  19 — 1. 

And  let  peoples  serve  thee,  and  tribes  worship  thee:  be  thou  Lord  of  thy 
brethren,  and  let  thy  mother's  children  bow  down  before  thee.  Cursed  be  he 
that  curseth  thee :  and  let  him  that  blesseth  thee  be  filled  with  blessings  ■ 
Ibid,    27—29. 

And  he  went  forward  and  bowed  down  with  his  face  to  the  ground 
seven  times,  until  his  brother  came  near.  *  *  Lia  also  with  her  children 
came  near,  and  bowed  down  in  like  manner,  and  last  of  all  Joseph  and 
Rachael  bowed  down.    Ibid.    33 — 3  and  7. 


ADORATION.  17 

I  thought  we  were  binding  sheaves  in  the  field;  and  my  sheaf  arose,  as  it 
were,  and  stood,  and  your  sheaves  standing  about  bowed  down  before  my 
sheaf.  *  *  He  dreamed  also  another  dream,  which  he  told  his  brethren,  say- 
ing :  I  saw  in  a  dream,  as  it  were  the  sun,  and  the  moon,  and  eleven  stars  wor- 
shipping me.  And  when  he  had  told  tliis  to  his  father,  and  brethren,  his  father 
rebuked  him,  and  said  :  What  meaneth  this  dream  that  thou  hast  dreamed  ? 
shall  I  and  thy  mother,  and  thy  brethren  worship  thee  upon  the  eaoth  ?  Ibid. 
37—7,  9,  10. 

And  Joseph  was  governor  in  the  land  of  Egypt,  and  corn  was  sold  by  his 
direction  to  the  people.  And  when  his  brethren  had  bowed  down  to  him. 
Ibid.    42—6. 

Then  Joseph  came  into  his  house,  and  they  offered  him  the  presents,  holding 
them  in  their  hands,  and  they  bowed  down  with  their  face  to  the  ground. 
Ibid.    43—36. 

And  his  brethren  came  to  him  :  and  worshipping  prostrate  on  the  ground, 
they  said  :    We  are  thy  servants.     Ibid.     50 — 18. 

And  he  (Moses)  went  out  to  meet  his  kinsman,  and  worshipped  and  kissed 
him.    Exod.     18—7. 

Forthwith  the  Lord  opened  the  eyes  of  Balaam;  and  he  saw  the  angel 
standmg  in  the  way  with  a  drawn  sword;  and  he  worshipped  him,  faUing  flat 
on  the  ground.     Num.     22 — 31. 

Josue  fell  on  liis  face  to  the  ground.  And  worshipping,  said  :  what  saith 
my  Lord  to  his  servant  ?    Josue.     5 — 15. 

And  when  Abagail  saw  David,  she  made  haste,  and  Hghted  off  the  ass, 
and  fell  before  David,  on  her  face,  and  adored  upon  the  ground.  1.  Kings. 
25—23. 

She  (Ruth)  fell  on  her  face,  and  worshipped  upon  the  ground.  '  Ruth. 
2—10. 

And  David  also  rose  up  after  him  :  and  going  out  of  the  cave,  cried  after 
Saul,  saying  :  My  Lord  the  king.  And  Saul  looked  behind  Mm  :  and  David 
bowing  liimself  down  to  the  ground,  worsliipped.     1.  Kings,     24 — 9. 

Axidhe  (Saul)  said  to  her  (the  Witch  of  Endor):  What  form  is  he  of? 
And  she  said:  An  old  man  cometli  up,  and  he  is  covered  with  a  mantle. 
And  Saul  understood  that  it  was  Samuel:  and  he  bowed  himself  with  his 
face  to  the  groimd,  and  adored.     Ibid.  28 — 14. 

And  when  Miphiboseth  the  son  of  Jonathan  the  son  of  Saul  was  come  to 
David,  he  feU  on  his  face,  and  worsliipped.  And  David  said:  Miphiboseth? 
and  he  answered:  Behold  thy  servant.  *  *  He  bowed  down  to  him,  and  said: 
Who  am  I  thy  servant,  that  thou  shouldst  look  upon  such  a  dead  dog  as  I  am? 
2  Kmgs.  9—6  and  8. 

Then  David  arose  from  the  gromid,  and  washed,  and  anointed  himself: 
and  when  he  had  changed  his  apparel,  he  went  into  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and 
worshipped.     Ibid.  12 — 20. 

And  when  the  woman  of  Thecua  was  come  in  to  the  king,  she  fell  before 
him  on  the  groimd,  and  worshipped.     Ibid.  14 — 4. 

And  going  out  he  (Areuna)  worshipped  the  king,  bowing  *vith  his  face  to 
the  earth.     Ibid.  24—21. 

Bethsabee  bowed  herself,  and  worshipped  the  king.    3.  Kings.  1 — 16. 

And  they  told  the  king,  saying:  Nathan  the  prophet  is  here.  And  when 
he  was  come  in  before  the  king,  and  had  worshipped,  bowing  down  to  the 
groimd.     Ibid.  1—23. 


18  ADULATION. 

And  Bethsabee  bowing  with  her  face  to  the  earth,  worshipped  the  king, 
saying:    May  my  Lord  David  Uve  forever.     Ibid.  1 — 31. 

Then  king  Solomon  sent  and  brought  him  out  from  the  altar:  and  going 
in  he  worshipped  king  Solomon.     Ibid.  1 — 53. 

And  the  sons  of  the  prophets  at  Jericho,  who  were  over-against  liim,  see- 
ing it,  said:  The  spirit  of  Elias  hath  rested  upon  Ehseus,  And  coming 
to  meet  him,  they  worshipped  him,  falling  to  the  ground.     4.  Kings.  2 — 15. 

And  all  the  king's  servants,that  were  at  the  doors  of  the  palace, bent  their 
knees,  and  worshipped  Aman:  for  so  the  emperor  had  commanded  them; 
only  Mardochai  did  not  bend  his  knee,nor  worship  him.     Esther.    3 — 2. 

Then  king  Nabuchodonosor  fell  on  his  face,  and  worshipped  DanieL 
Dan.  2—46. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Peter  was  come  in,  Comehus  met  him, 
and  falhng  down  at  his  feet  worshipped.    Acts.  10 — 25. 

ADULATION. 
(See  also  Flattery.) 

And  when  they  had  stood  up  against  Moses  and  Aaron,  they  said:  Let  it 
be  enough  for  you,  that  all  the  multitude  consisteth  of  holy  ones,  and  the 
Lord  is  among  them:  Why  lift  you  up  yoiu-selves  above  the  people  of  the 
Lord?  Num.  16—3.  See  2.  Kings.  1—4;  1.  Escbras.  Chap.  4;  and  Judith. 
Chap.  2. 

It  is  better  to  be  rebuked  by  a  wise  man,  than  to  be  deceived  by  the  flat- 
tery of  fools.     Eccles.  7 — 6. 

The  just  man  shaU  correct  me  in  mercy,  and  shall  reprove  me:  but  let 
not  the  oil  of  the  sinner  fatten  my  head.     Psalm.  140 — 5. 

My  son,  if  sinners  shaU  entice  thee,  consent  not  to  them.     I*rov.  1 — 10. 

An  unjust  man  aUureth  his  friend:  and  leadeth  him  into  a  way  that  is 
not  good.     Ibid.  16—29. 

They  that  say  to  the  wicked  man:  Thou  art  just;  shall  be  cursed  by  the 
people;  and  the  tribes  shall  abhor  them.     Ibid.  24 — 24. 

He  that  blesseth  his  neighbovu-  with  a  loud  voice,  rising  in  the  night,  shall 
be  like  to  him  that  curseth.     Ibid.  27 — 14. 

Better  are  tlie  wounds  of  a  friend,  than  the  deceitful  kisses  of  an  enemy. 
Ibid.  27—6. 

As  silver  is  tried  in  the  fining-pot,  and  gold  in  the  furnace;  so  a  man  is 
tried  by  the  mouth  of  him  that  praiseth.     Ibid.  27 — 21. 

They  that  forsake  the  law,  praise  the  wicked  man;  they  that  keep  it,  are 
incensed  against  him.     Ibid.  28 — 4. 

He  that  rebuketh  a  man,  shall  afterward  find  favour  with  him,  more  thaa 
he  that  by  a  flattering  tongue  deceiveth  him.     Ibid.  28 — 23. 

And  there  is  one  that  uttereth  an  exact  word  telling  the  truth.  Tliere  is 
one  that  humbleth  himself  wickedly,  and  his  interior  is  full  of  deceit.  Eccli. 
19—28. 

As  for  my  people,  their  oppressors  have  stripped  them,  and  women  have 
ruled  over  them.  O  my  people.they  that  call  thee  blessed,  the  same  deceive 
thee,  and  destroy  the  way  of  thy  steps.    Isa.  3 — 12. 

Wo  to  you — ^that  justify  the  wicked  for  gift8,and  take  away  the  justice  of 
'the  just  from  him.    Ibid.  5—23. 


ADULTERY.  19 

Their  tongue  is  a  piercing  arrow;  it  hath  spoken  deceit;  with  his  mouth 
one  speaketh  peace  with  his  friend,  and  secretly  he  heth  m  wait  for  him. 
Jerem.  9 — 8. 

They  have  made  the  king  glad  with  their  wickedness:  and  the  princes 
with  their  hes.     Osee.  7 — 3, 

And  they  send  to  him  their  disciples  with  the  Herodians,  saying:  Master, 
we  know  that  thou  art  a  true  speaker,  and  teachest  the  way  of  God  in  truth: 
neither  carest  thou  for  any  man:  for  thou  dost  not  regard  the  person  of  men. 
Matth.  22—16. 

And  seeing  that  it  pleased  the  Jews,  he  proceeded  further  to  take 
Peter  also.   Acts.  12—3. 

And  upon  a  day  appointed,  Herod,  arrayed  in  royal  apparel,  sat  on 
the  judgment-seat,  and  made  an  oration  to  them.  And  the  people  with 
acclamations  cried  out:  It  is  the  voice  of  a  god, and  not  of  a  man.  Ibid.  12 — 
21,  22. 

If  I  did  yet  please  men,  I  should  not  be  the  servant  of  Christ.  Galat. 
1—10. 

For  neither  have  we  used  at  any  time, the  speech  of  flattery, as  you  know; 
nor  taken  an  occasion  of  covetousness:  God  is  witness.   1.  Thess.  2 — 5. 

ADULTERY. 

And  when  God  had  seen  that  the  earth  was  corrupted  (for  all  flesh  had 
corrupted  its  way  upon  earth),  he  said  to  Noe:  Tlie  end  of  all  flesh  is  come 
before  me,  the  earth  is  filled  with  iniquity  through  them,  and  I  will  destroy 
them  with  the  earth.  Gen.  6 — 12,  13.  Luxury,  or  the  sins  of  the  flesh, 
appear  to  have  been  the  cause  for  which  Ood  brought  about  the  deluge. 

The  sons  of  God  seeing  the  daughters  of  men,  that  they  were  fair,  took 
to  themselves  wives  of  all  which  they  chose.     Ibid.  6 — 2.     See  19 — 33. 

The  sins  of  lua^iry,  adultery  and  fornication  were  the  cause  of  the  destruc- 
tion of  Sodom.     See  Gen.  Chap.  19. 

The  love  of  Sichem,  the  so7i  of  Hevior,  for  Diana,  whom  he  ravished,  was 
the  cause  of  many  evils.  See  Gen.  Chap.  34  and  38 — 24;  Judges.  19  and  20; 
2  Kings.  3—8,  and  Chap.  11. 

See  Exod.  22—16;  Levit.  19—29;  20—10  and  13;  21—9;  Deut.  22—22  to  24; 
Num.  Chap.  5,  and  Chap.  23—17;  Tob.  4—13. 

When  thou  walkest,let  them  (tJie  Commandments)  go  with  thee :  when 
thou  sleepest,  let  them  keep  thee  :  and  when  thou  awakest,  talk  with  them. 
Because  the  commandment  is  a  lamp,  and  the  law  a  hght,  and  reproofs  of 
instruction  are  the  way  of  hf e  :  that  they  may  keep  thee  from  the  evil  woman, 
and  from  the  flattering  tongue  of  the  stranger.  Let  not  thy  heart  covet  her 
beauty  ;  be  not  caught  with  her  winks  :  for  the  price  of  a  harlot  is  scarce  one 
loaf  :  but  the  woman  catcheth  the  precious  soul  of  a  man.  Can  a  man  hide 
fire  in  his  bosom,and  his  garments  not  burn?  or  can  he  walk  upon  hot  coals, 
and  his  feet  not  be  burnt  ?  So  he  that  goeth  into  liis  neighbom-'s  wife,  shaU 
not  be  clean  when  he  shall  touch  her.  The  fault  is  not  so  great  when  a  man 
hath  stolen :  for  he  stealeth  to  fill  his  hungry  soul :  and  if  he  be  taken,  he 
shaU  restore  sevenfold,  and  shall  give  up  all  the  substance  of  his  house.  But 
he  that  is  an  adulterer,  for  the  foUy  of  liis  heart  shall  destroy  his  own  soul : 
he  gathereth  to  himself  shame  and  dishonor:  and  his  reproach  shall  not  be 
blotted  out.     Because  the  jealousy  and  rage  of  the  husband  will  not  spare  in 

2 


20  ADULTERY. 

the  day  of  revenge.    Nor  will  he  yield  to  any  man's  prayers  ;  nor  will  he  ac- 
cept for  satisfaction  ever  so  many  gifts.     Prov.  6 — 22  to  35. 

The  eye  of  the  adulterer  observeth  darkness,  saying  :  No  eye  shall  see  me: 
and  he  will  cover  his  face.    Job.  24 — 15. 

And  behold,  a  woman  meeteth  him  ia  harlot's  attire,  prepared  to  deceive 
souls  ;  talkative  and  wandering,  not  bearing  to  be  quiet,  not  able  to  abide  stUl 
at  home,  now  abroad,  now  in  the  streets,  now  lying  in  wait  near  the  corners. 
*  *  Her  house  is  the  way  to  hell,  reaching  even  to  the  inner  chambers  of 
death.     Prov.  7—10,  11,  12,  27. 

A  harlot  is  a  deep  ditch  :  and  a  strange  wotnan  is  a  narrow  pit.  Ibid. 
33—27. 

A  man  that  loveth  wisdom,  rejoiceth  his  father  :  but  he  that  maintaineth 
harlots,  shall  squander  away  his  substance.     Ibid.  29 — 3. 

Such  is  also  the  way  of  an  adulterous  woman,  who  eateth,  and  wipeth 
her  mouth,  and  saith  :  I  have  done  no  e\al.     Ibid.  30 — 20. 

The  childi'en  of  adulterers  shall  not  come  to  jjerfectiou  ;  and  the  seed  of 
the  unlawful  bed  shall  be  rooted  out.     Wisd.  3 — 16. 

I  have  found  a  woman  more  bitter  than  death,  who  is  the  hunter's  snare, 
and  her  heart  is  a  net,  and  her  hands  are  bands.  He  that  pleaseth  God  shall 
escape  from  her:  but  he  that  is  a  sinner  shall  be  caught  by  her.  Eccles.  7 — ^27. 

We  write  to  them,  that  they  refrain  themselves  from  the  pollutions  of 
idols,  and  from  fornication.  Acts.  15 — 20.  See  also  Rom.  1 — 26  and  1.  Cor.  5 — 1. 

Know  you  not  that  the  vmjust  shall  not  ix)ssess  the  kingdom  of  God  ?  Be 
not  deceived  :  neither  fornicators,  nor  idolators,  nor  adulterers,  *  *  shall 
possess  the  kingdom  of  God.     1.  Cor.  6 — 9. 

Neither  let  us  commit  fornication;  as  some  of  them  committed  fornica- 
tion, and  there  feU  in  one  day  three  and  twenty  thousand.     Ibid.  10 — .8 

For  know  ye  this,and  imderstaud,  that  no  fornicator, nor  unclean,  nor  cov- 
etous person,  which  is  a  serving  of  idols,  hath  any  inheritance  in  the  kingdom 
of  Christ,  and  of  God.     Ephes.  5 — 5. 

Mortify,  therefore,  your  members,  which  are  upon  the  earth:  fornication, 
uncleamiess,  lust,  evU  concupiscence,  smd  covetousness,  which  is  the  service 
of  idols  :  for  wlxich  things  the  wrath  of  God  cometh  upon  the  children  of  un- 
beUef.    Coloss.  3 — 5,6. 

For  this  is  the  will  of  Gk>d,  your  sanctification;  that  you  should  abstain 
from  fornication.     1.  Thess.  4 — 3. 

Marriage  honorable  in  all,  and  the  bed  undefiled.  For  God  will  judge 
fornicators  and  adulterers.    Hebr.  13 — t. 

Adultery,  Carnal  and  Spiritual,  Prohibited,  and  Punislied  if  Committed. 

And  Grod  came  to  Abimelech  in  a  dream  by  night,  and  he  said  to  him:  Lo 
thou  shalt  die  for  the  woman  that  thou  hast  taken:  for  she  hath  a  hasband. 
Gen.  20—3.    See  26— 11. 

Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery.     Exod.  20—14. 

Tliou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house:  neitlier  slialt  thou  desire  his 
wife,  nor  his  servant,  nor  his  handmaid.    Ibid.  20 — 17.     See  Levit.  20 — 12. 

Neither  shalt  thou  commit  adulterj-.     Deut.  5 — 18. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife.    Nor  his  maid-servant. 

Ibid.  5—21.     See  2.  Kings.  11—12. 

Why  therefore  hast  thou  despised  the  word  of  the  Lord,  to  do  evil  in  my 


ADVENT.  31 

sight  ?  Tliou  hast  killed  Urias  the  Hethite  with  the  sword,  and  hast  taken 
his  wife  to  be  thy  wife,  and  hast  slain  him  with  the  sword  of  the  children  of 
Ammon.  Therefore  the  sword  shall  never  depart  from  thy  house,-  because 
thou  hast  despised  me,  and  hast  taken  the  wdfe  of  Urias  the  Hethite  to  be 
thy  wife.  Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Behold,  I  will  raise  up  evil  against  thee  out 
of  thy  own  house.  *  *  And  David  said  to  Nathan:  I  have  sinned  against  the 
Lord.  And  Nathan  said  to  David:  The  Lord  hath  also  taken  away  thy  sin: 
thou  shalt  not  die.  Nevertheless,  because  thou  hast  given  occasion  to  the  en- 
emies of  the  Lord  to  blaspheme  for  this  thing,  the  child  that  is  bom  to  thee, 
shall  surely  die.    2,  Kings.  12 — 9  to  14. 

I  made  a  covenant  with  my  eyes,  that  1  would  not  so  much  as  think  upon 
a  virgin.     Job.  31 — 1. 

My  son,  attend  to  my  wisdom,  and  inchne  thy  ear  to  my  prudence,  that 
thou  mayest  keep  thoughts,  and  thy  hps  may  preserve  instruction.  Mind  not 
the  deceit  of  a  woman.  For  the  lips  of  a  harlot  are  like  a  honey-comb  dropping: 
and  her  throat  is  smoother  than  oil.  But  her  end  is  bitter  as  wormwood,  and 
sharp  as  a  two-edged  sword.  Her  feet  go  dowm  into  death;  and  her  steps  go 
in  as  far  as  hell.  They  walk  not  by  the  path  of  life;  her  steps  are  wandering, 
and  unaccountable.  Now  therefore,  my  son,  hear  me;  and  depart  not  from 
the  words  of  my  mouth.  Remove  thy  way  far  from  her;  and  come  not  nigh 
the  doors  of  her  house.     Prov.  5 — 1  to  8. 

How  can  I  be  merciful  to  thee  ?  thy  children  have  forsaken  me,  and  swear 
by  them  that  are  not  gods:  I  fed  them  to  the  fuU,  and  they  committed  adul- 
tery, and  rioted  in  the  harlot's  house.  *  *  Shall  I  not  visit  for  these  things, 
saith  the  Lord  ?  and  shaU.  not  my  soul  take  revenge  on  such  a  nation  ?  scale 
the  walls  thereof,  and  throw  them  down,  but  do  not  utterly  destroy:  take 
away  the  branches  thereof,  because  they  are  not  the  Lord's.  For  the  house  of 
Israel  and  the  house  of  Juda  have  greatly  transgressed  against  me,  saith  the 
Lord.    Jerem.  5 — 7  to  11. 

I  have  seen  thy  adulteries,  and  thy  neighing,  the  wickedness  of  thy  forni- 
cation, and  thy  abominations,  upon  the  hiUs  in  the  field.  Wo  to  thee,  Jeru- 
salem, wilt  thou  not  be  made  clean  after  me  ?  how  long  yet  ?    Ibid.  13 — 27. 

And  I  will  not  have  mercy  on  her  children:  for  they  are  the  children  of 
fornications.     Osee.  2 — 4. 

You  have  heard  it  was  said  to  them  of  old :  Thou  shalt  not  commit 
adultery.  But  I  say  unto  you,  that  whosoever  looketh  on  a  woman  to  lust  after 
her  hath  already  committed  adultery  with  her  in  his  heart.  Matth.  5 — 27,28. 
See  1.  Peter.  2—11. 

For  Herod  had  apprehended  John,  and  bound  him,  and  put  him  in  prison, 
because  of  Herodias,  his  brother's  wife.  For  John  said  to  him:  It  is  not  law- 
ful for  thee  to  have  her.     Matth.  14 — 3,  4. 

And  I  say  to  you:  Whosoever  shall  put  away  his  wife,  except  it  be  for 
fornication,  and  shall  marry  another,  committeth  adulteiy:  and  he  who  shall 
marry  her  that  is  put  away,  committeth  adultery.     Ibid.  19 — 9. 

Adulterers,  know  you  not  that  the  friendship  of  this  world,  is  the  enemy 
of  Grod?  James.  4 — 4. 

ADVENT. 

Of  Our  Lord. 

Watch  ye,  therefore;  because  you  know  not  at  what  hoiu*  your  Lord  will 
come.     Matth.  24—42. 


22  ADVERSITY. 

"Watch  ye,  therefore;  because  ye  know  not  the  day  nor  the  hour.  Ibid. 
25—13. 

And  he  cometh  to  his  disciples,  and  findeth  them  adeep:  and  he  saith  to 
Peter:  What !  could  you  not  watch  one  hour  with  me?    Ibid.  26 — 40. 

Take  ye  heed;  watch  and  pray:  for  ye  know  not  when  the  time  is.  Mark. 
13—33. 

Be  you  also  ready:  for  at  what  hour  you  think  not,  the  Son  of  man  \vill 
come.     Luke.  12 — 40. 

Then  let  those  that  are  in  Judea  flee  to  the  mountains:  and  let  those,  who 
are  in  the  midst  thereof,  depart  out:  and  let  not  those  who  are  in  the  countries 
enter  into  it.  For  these  are  the  days  of  vengeance,  that  all  things  may  be  fulfilled 
that  are  written.  *  *  And  take  heed  to  yourselves,  lest  perhaps  yom*  hearts 
be  overcharged  with  siuleiting,  and  drunkenness,  and  the  cares  of  this  hf  e;  and 
that  day  come  upon  you  suddenly.     Ibid.  21 — 21,  22  and  34. 

The  night  is  passed,  and  the  day  is  at  hand.  Let  us  therefore  cast  off  the 
works  of  darkness,  and  put  on  the  armour  of  Ught.     Rom.  13 — 12. 

Therefore  let  us  not  sleep,  as  others  do:  but  let  us  watch,  and  be  sober. 

1.  Thess.  5—6. 

Be  patient,  therefore,  brethren,  imtil  the  coming  of  the  Lord.  Behold,  the 
husbandman  waiteth  for  the  precious  fruit  of  the  earth,  patiently  bearing  till 
he  receive  the  early  and  the  latter  rain.  Be  you,  therefore,  also  patient,  and 
strengthen  your  hearts:  for  the  coming  of  the  Lord  draweth  near.  James.  5 — 
7,8. 

Have  in  mind,  therefore,  in  what  manner  thou  hast  received  and  heard, 
and  observe  and  do  penance.  If  then  thou  shalt  not  watch  I  will  come  to  thee 
as  a  thief;  and  thou  shalt  not  know  at  what  hour  I  will  come  to  thee.  Apocal. 
3—3. 

Behold,  I  come  as  a  thief.  Blessed  is  he  that  watcheth  and  keepeth  his 
garments,  lest  he  walk  naked,  and  they  see  his  shame.     Ibid.  16 — 15. 

ADVERSITY. 

{See  TrUndation.) 

AFFECTION. 

For  Relatives.    {See  Also  Inclinations  Carnal.) 

{Joab  said  to  David:)  Thou  lovest  them  that  hate  thee;  and  thouhatest 
them  that  love  thee:  and  thou  hast  shown  this  day  that  thou  carest  not  for 
thy  nobles,  nor  for  thy  servants:  and  I  now  plainly  perceive  that  if  Absalom 
had  hved,and  all  we  had  been  slain.then  it  would  have  pleased  thee.  2.  Kings. 
19—6. 

Now  the  mother  was  to  be  admired  above  measure,  and  worthy  to  be  re- 
membered by  good  men,  who  beheld  her  seven  sons  slain  in  the  space  of  one 
day,  and  bore  it  with  a  good  courage,  for  the  hojje  that  she  hati  m  God. 

2.  Mac.  7—20. 

But,  he  {Jesus,)  answering  him  that  told  liim,  said:  Who  is  my  mother, 
and  who  are  my  brethren  ?  and  stretching  forth  liis  hand  towards  his  disciples, 
he  said:  Behold  my  mother  and  my  brethren.  For  wliosoever  shall  do  the 
will  of  my  Father  who  is  in  heaven,  he  is  my  brother,  and  sister,  and  mother. 
Matth.  12— i8  to  50. 


AGE.  23 

And  every  one  that  hath  left  house,  or  brethren,  or  sistei-s,  or  father,  or 
mother,or  wife, or  cluldren,or  lands,for  my  name's  sake, shall  receive  a  hundred- 
fold, and  shall  possess  life  everlasting.  Ibid.  19 — 29.  The  same  is  found  in 
Luke.  14—26. 

But  when  it  pleased  him,  who  separated  me  from  my  mother's  womb,  and 
called  me  by  his  grace,  to  reveal  his  Son,  hi  me,  that  I  might  preach  him  among 
the  GentUes;  immediately  I  condescended  not  to  flesh  and  blood.     Galat.  1 — 15. 

AGE. 

Virtuous  Old  Age  to  be  Honored. 

Rise  up  before  the  hoary  head;  and  honor  the  person  of  the  aged  man  : 
and  fear  the  Lord  thy  God.     I  am  the  Lord.     Levit.  19 — 32. 

In  the  ancient  is  wisdom,  and  in  length  of  days  pinidence.    Job.  12 — 12. 

So  Eliu  waited  while  Job  was  speaking,  because  they  were  his  elders  that 
were  speakmg.    Job.  32 — 4. 

Old  age  is  a  crown  of  dignity,  when  it  is  found  in  the  ways  of  justice, 
Prov.  16—31. 

The  dignity  of  old  men  (is)  their  grey  hairs.     Ibid.     20—29. 

For  venerable  old  age  is  not  that  of  long  time,  nor  counted  by  the  number 
of  years  :  but  the  understanding  of  a  man  is  grey  hairs;  and  a  spotless  life  is 
old  age.     Wisdom.  4 — 8,  9. 

Stand  in  the  multitude  of  ancients  that  are  wise,  and  join  thyself  from 
thy  heart  to  their  v;4sdom,  that  thou  may  est  hear  every  discourse  of  God,  and 
the  sayings  of  praise  may  not  escape  thee.     EccH.  6 — 35. 

Despise  not  a  man  in  his  old  age:  for  we  also  shaU  become  old.     Ibid.  8 — 7. 

Despise  not  the  discourse  of  them  that  are  ancient  and  wise;  but  acquaint 
thyself  A\ith  their  proverbs.  For  of  them  thou  shalt  learn  wisdom,  and  in- 
struction of  understanding,  and  to  serve  great  men  without  blame.  Let  not 
the  discourse  of  the  ancients  escape  thee;  for  they  have  learned  of  their 
fathers  :  for  of  them  thou  shalt  learn  understanding,  and  to  give  an  answer 
in  time  of  need.     Ibid.  8 — 9  to  12. 

O  how  comely  is  judgment  for  a  grey  head,  and  for  ancients  to  know 
counsel !  O  how  comely  is  wisdom  for  the  aged,  and  understanding  and 
counsel  to  men  of  honor  !  Much  experience  is  the  crown  of  old  men;  and  the 
fear  of  God  is  their  glory.     Ibid.  25 — 6,  7,  8. 

An  ancient  man  rebuke  not,  but  entreat  him  as  a  father.     1.  Tim.  5 — 1. 

But  speak  thou  the  tilings  that  become  sound  doctrine  :  that  the  aged  men 
be  sober,  chaste,  prudent,  sound  in  faith,  in  charity,  in  patience;  the  aged 
women,  in  hke  manner,  in  holy  attire,  not  false  accusers,  not  given  to  much 
wine,  teachmg  well.     Titus.  2 — 1,  2,  3. 

Ye  young  men,  be  subject  to  the  ancients.     1.  Peter.  5 — 5. 

Old  Age,  When  Vicious,  to  be  Reprobated, 

Three  sorts  my  soul  hatetli,  and  I  am  greatly  grieved  at  their  life:  a 
poor  man  that  is  proud;  a  rich  man  that  is  a  Har;  an  old  man  that  is  a  fool, 
and  doting.  Tlie  things  that  thou  hast  not  gathered  in  thy  youth,  how  shgtlt 
thou  find  them  in  thy  old  age  ?    Eccli.  25 — 3  to  5. 

There  shall  no  more  be  an  infant  of  days  there,  nor  an  old  man  that  shall 


24  ALMS. 

not  fill  up  his  days:  for  the  child  shall  die  a  hundred  years  old,  and  the  sinner 
being  a  hundred  years  old  shaU  he  accursed.    Isa.  65 — 20. 

And  there  were  two  of  the  ancients  of  the  people  appointed  judges  that 
year,  of  whom  the  Lord  had  said  :  Iniquity  came  out  from  Babylon  from  the 
ancient  judges  that  seemed  to  govern  the  people.  *  *  O  thou  that  art 
grown  old  m  e\Tl  days,  now  are  thy  sins  come  out  which  thou  hast  committed 
before.    Dan.  13 — 5  and  52. 

AGRICULTURE. 

If  any  man  hurt  a  field  or  a  vineyard,  and  put  in  his  beast  to  feed  upon  that 
which  is  other  men's;  he  shall  restore  the  best  of  whatsoever  he  hath  in  his 
own  field,  or  in  his  vineyard,  according  to  the  estimation  of  the  damage.  If 
a  fire  breaking  out  light  upon  thorns,  and  catch  stacks  of  com,  or  com 
standing  in  the  fields,  he  that  kindled  the  fire  shall  make  good  the  loss.  Eiod. 
22—5,  6. 

Six  years  thou  shalt  sow  thy  ground,  and  shalt  gather  the  com  thereof, 
but  the  seventh  year  thou  shalt  let  it  alone,  and  suffer  it  to  rest,  that  the  poor 
of  thy  people  may  eat,  and  whataeever  shall  be  left,  let  the  beasts  of  the  field 
eat  it:  so  thou  shalt  do  with  thy  vineyard  and  thy  ohve-yard.  Ibid.  23 — 10, 
11. 

ALMS. 
(See  also  Riches  and  Mercy.) 

But  the  seventh  year  thou  shalt  let  it  (the  earth)  alone,  and  suffer  it  to  rest, 
that  the  poor  of  the  people  may  eat.     Exod.  23 — 11. 

If  thou  lend  money  to  any  of  my  people  that  is  poor,  tliat  dweUeth  with 
thee,  thou  shalt  not  be  hard  upon  them  as  an  extortioner,  nor  oppress  them 
with  usuries.     Ibid.  22 — 25. 

Neither  shalt  thou  gather  the  bunches  and  grapes  that  faU  down  in  thy 
vineyard,  but  shalt  leave  them  to  the  poor  and  the  strangers  to  take.  Levit. 
19—10. 

And  when  you  reap  the  com  of  yoiu*  land,  you  shall  not  cut  it  to  the  very 
ground:  neither  shall  you  gather  the  ears  that  remain:  but  you  shall  leave 
them  for  the  poor  and  for  the  strangers.    Ibid.  23 — 22 

If  one  of  thy  brethren  that  dweUeth  within  the  gates  of  thy  city  in  the 
land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  will  give  thee,  come  to  poverty;  thou  shalt  not 
harden  thy  heart,  nor  close  thy  hand,  but  shalt  open  it  to  the  poor  man:  thou 
shalt  lend  him,  that  which  thou  perceivest  he  hath  need  of.  Beware  lest  per- 
haps a  wicked  thought  steal  in  upon  thee,  and  thou  say  in  thy  heart:  The 
seventh  year  of  remission  draweth  nigh;  and  thou  turn  away  thy  eyes  from 
thy  poor  brother,  denying  to  lend  him  that  which  he  asketh:  lest  he  cry 
against  thee  to  the  Lord,  and  it  become  a  sin  unto  thee.  But  thou  shalt  give 
to  him:  neither  shalt  thou  do  anytliing  craftily  in  relieving  his  necessities; 
that  the  Lord  thy  God  may  bless  thee  at  all  times,  and  in  all  things  to  which 
thou  shalt  put  thy  hand.  There  wiU  not  be  wanting  ixK)r  in  the  land  of  thy 
habitation:  therefore  I  command  thee  to  open  thy  hand  to  thy  needy  and 
poor  brother,  that  Uveth  in  the  land.     Deut.  15 — 7  to  11. 

Give  ahns  out  of  thy  substance,  and  turn  not  away  thy  face  from  any 
poor  person:  for  so  it  shall  come  to  pass  that  the  face  of  the  Lord  shall  not  be 


ALMS.  35 

turned  from  thee.  According  to  thy  abihty  be  merciful.  If  thou  have  much, 
give  abundantly:  if  thou  have  little,  take  care  even  so  to  bestow  willingly  a 
little.     Tobias.  4—7,  8,  9. 

Eat  thy  bread  with  the  himgry  and  the  needy;  and  with  thy  garments 
cover  the  naked.     Ibid.  4 — 17. 

Alms  delivereth  from  death;  and  the  same  is  that  which  purgeth  away 
sins,  and  maketh  to  find  meVcy  and  life  everlasting.     Ibid.  13 — 9. 

Because  on  those  days  the  Jews  revenged  themselves  of  their  enemies, 
and  their  mourning  and  sorrow  were  tiu-ned  into  mirth  and  joy,  and  that 
these  should  be  days  of  feasting  and  gladness,  in  which  they  should  send 
one  to  another  portions  of  meats,  and  should  give  gifts  to  the  poor.  Esther. 
9—83. 

Blessed  is  he  that  understandeth  concerning  the  needy  and  the  poor:  the 
Lord  will  deliver  him  in  the  evil  day.     Psalm.  40—8. 

Judge  for  the  needy  and  the  fatherless:  do  justice  to  the  humble  and  the 
poor.  Rescue  the  poor;  and  deliver  the  needy  out  of  the  hand  of  the  sinner. 
Ibid.  81—3,  4. 

May  they  be  before  the  Lord  continually,  and  let  the  memory  of  them 
perish  from  the  earth:  because  he  remembered  not  to  show  mercy:  but  perse- 
cuted the  poor  man  and  the  beggar,  and  the  broken  in  heart  to  put  him  to 
death.    Ibid.  108—15,  16. 

Acceptable  is  the  man  that  showeth  mercy  and  lendeth:  he  shall  order 
his  words  vdth  judgment:  because  he  shaU  not  be  moved  forever.  Ibid. 
111—5. 

He  hath  distributed,  he  hath  given  to  the  poor:  his  justice  remaineth  for 
ever  and  ever:  his  horn  shall  be  exalted  in  glory.     Ibid.  Ill — 9. 

Honor  the  Lord  with  thy  substance,  and  give  him  of  the  first  of  all  thy 
fruits:  and  thy  barns  shall  be  filled  with  abundance;  and  thy  presses  shall 
run  over  with  wine.  *  *  Say  not  to  thy  friend:  Go,  and  come  again:  and 
to-morrow  I  will  give  to  thee:  when  thou  canst  give  at  present.  Prov.  3 — 9, 
10,  and  88. 

Some  distribute  their  own  goods,  and  grow  richer:  others  take  away  what 
is  not  their  own,  and  are  always  in  want.     Ibid.  11 — 34. 

He  that  despiseth  his  neighbor,  sinneth:  but  he  that  showeth  mercy  to  the 
poor,  shall  be  blessed.     Ibid.  14 — 81. 

He  that  oppresseth  the  poor,  upbraideth  his  maker:  but  he  that  hath  pity 
on  the  poor,  honoreth  him.     Ibid.  14 — 31. 

He  that  hath  mercy  on  the  poor,  lendeth  to  the  Lord:  and  he  will  repay 
him.     Prov.  19—17. 

To  do  mercy  and  judgment,  pleaseth  the  Lord  more  than  victims.  Ibid. 
31—3. 

He  that  stoppeth  Ms  ear  against  the  cry  of  the  poor,  shall  also  cry  liim- 
self ,  and  shall  not  be  heard.     Ibid.  31 — 13. 

He  that  followeth  justice  and  mercy,  shall  find  life,  justice,  and  glory. 
Ibid.     81—31. 

He  that  is  inclined  to  mercy  shaU  be  blessed:  for  of  liis  bread  he  hath 
given  to  the  poor.     Ibid.     88 — 9. 

.  He  that  giveth  to  the  poor,  shall  not  want:  he  that  despiseth  liis  entreaty, 
shall  suffer  indigence.     Ibid.  88 — 87. 

She  hath  opened  her  hand  to  the  needy,  and  stretched  out  her  hands  to 
the  poor,  she  shall  not  fear  for  her  house  in  the  cold  of  snow.  Ibid.  31 — 80,  31. 


26  ALMS. 

Cast  thy  bread  upon  tlie  running  waters:  for  after  a  long  time  thou  shalt 
find  it  again.     Eccles.  11 — 1. 

Water  quencheth  a  flaming  fire:  and  alms  resisteth  sins:  and  Grod  provid- 
eth  for  him  that  showeth  favovu":  he ,  remember eth  him  afterwards:  and  in 
the  time  of  his  fall  he  shall  find  a  sure  stay.     Ecch.  3 — 33,  34. 

Son,  defraud  not  the  poor  of  ahns;  and  txun  not  away  thy  eyes  from  the 
poor.  Despise  not  the  himgry  soul:  and  provoke  not  the  poor  in  his  want. 
Afihct  not  the  heart  of  the  needy:  and  defer  not  to  give  to  him  that  is  in  dis- 
tress. Reject  not  the  petition  of  the  aflELicted:|and  turn  not  away  thy  face 
from  the  needy.  Timi  not  away  thy  eyes  from  the  poor  for  fear  of  anger: 
and  leave  not  to  them  that  ask  of  thee,  to  curse  thee  behind  thy  back.  For 
the  prayer  of  him  that  cin^eth  thee  in  the  bitterness  of  his  soul,  shall  be 
heard:  for  he  that  made  him  will  hear  him.  Make  thyself  affable  to  the  con- 
gregation of  the  i)oor;  and  hvunble  thy  soul  to  the  ancient;  and  bow  thy  head 
to  a  great  man.  Bow  down  thy  ear  cheerfully  to  the  poor;  and  pay  what 
thou  owest;  and  answer  him  peaceable  words  with  mildness.  DeUver  hiTn 
that  suffereth  wrong  out  of  the  hand  of  the  proud;  and  be  not  faint-hearted 
in  thy  soul.     Ibid.  4 — 1  to  9. 

Neglect  not  to  pray,  and  to  give  ahns.     Ibid.  7 — 10. 

And  stretch  out  thy  hand  to  the  poor,  that  thy  expiation  and  thy  blessing 
may  be  perfected.    Ibid.  7 — 36. 

There  is  no  good  for  him  that  is  always  occupied  in  evU,  and  that  giveth 
no  alms.     Ibid.  12 — 3. 

Help  the  poor  because  of  the  conunandment:  and  send  him  not  away 
empty-handed  because  of  his  poverty.  Lose  thy  money  for  thy  brother  and 
thy  friend:  and  hide  it  not  imder  a  stone  to  be  lost.     Ibid.  29 — 12,  13. 

Shut  up  alms  in  the  heart  of  the  poor;  and  it  shall  obtain  help  for  thee 
against  aU  evil.     Ibid.  29 — 15. 

He  that  doeth  mercy,  offereth  sacrifice.     Ibid.  35 — 4. 

Deal  thy  bread  to  the  hvmgry;  and  bring  the  needy  and  the  harbourless 
into  thy  house:  when  thou  shalt  see  one  naked,  cover  him  and  despise  not  thy 
own  flesh.     Isa.  58 — 7. 

Behold  this  was  the  iniquity  of  Sodom  thy  sister,  pride,  fulness  of  bread, 
and  abundance,  and  the  idleness  of  her,  and  of  her  daughters:  and  they  did 
not  put  forth  their  hand  to  the  needy,  and  to  the  poor.     Ezech.  16 — 49. 

And  if  amanbe  just, and  do  judgment  and  justice,  *  *  and  hath  not  wrong- 
ed any  man;  but  hath  restored  the  pledge  to  the  debtor,  hath  taken  nothing 
away  by  violence;  hath  given  his  bread  to  the  himgry,  and  hath  covered  the 
naketl  with  a  garment:  *  *  he  is  just,  he  shall  surely  live,  saith  the  Lord  God. 
Ibid.  18—5,  7,  9. 

Wherefore,  O  king,  let  my  counsel  be  acceptable  to  thee;  and  redeem 
thou  thy  sins  with  alms,  and  thy  iniquities  with  works  of  mercy  to  the  poor: 
perhaps  he  will  forgive  thy  offences.     Dan.  4 — 34. 

For  I  desired  mercy,  and  not  sacrifice.  Osee.  6 — 6.  The  same  will  be 
foxmd  in  Matth.  9—13, 

But  when  thou  doest  alms,  let  not  thy  left  hand  know  what  thy  right 
hand  doeth.    Matth.  6—3. 

And  whosoever  shall  give  to  drink  to  one  of  these  little  ones,  a  cup  of 
cold  water  only  in  the  name  of  a  disciple.  Amen,  I  say  to  you,  he  shall  not 
lose  his  reward.    Ibid.  10 — 42. 

Jesus  saith  to  him:    If  thou  wilt  be  perfect,  go,  sell  what  thou  liast,  and 


ALMS.  27 

give  to  the  poor;  and  thou  shalt  have  treasure  in  heaven:  and  come,  follow 
me.     Ibid.  19—31. 

For  I  was  hungiy,  and  you  gave  me  to  eat:  I  was  thirsty,  and  you  gave 
me  to  drink:  I  was  a  stranger,  and  you  took  me  in;  naked,  and  you  clothed 
me;  sick,  and  you  visited  me:  I  was 'in  prison,  and  you  came  to  me.  Then 
shall  the  just  answer  him,  saying:  Lord,  when  did  we  see  thee  hungry,  and 
fed  thee;  thirsty, and  gave  thee  drink  ?  And  when  did  we  see  thee  a  stranger, 
and  took  thee  in,  or  naked,  and  clothed  thee  ?  *  *  And  the  king,  answering, 
shall  say  to  them:  Amen  I  say  to  you,  as  long  as  you  did  it  to  one  of  these 
my  least  brethren,  you  did  it  to  me.     Ibid.  25—35  to  40. 

And  he  answering,  said  to  them:  He  that  hath  two  coats,  let  him  give 
to  him  that  hath  none:  and  he  that  hath  meat,  let  him  do  in  like  manner. 
Luke.  3 — 11.     See  also  Luke.  6—33;  and  James.  2 — 13. 

Give  alms;  and  behold  all  things  are  clean  unto  you.     Luke.  11 — 41. 

Sell  what  you  possess,  and  give  alms.  Make  to  yourselves  bag-s  which 
grow  not  old,  a  treasure  in  heaven  which  faileth  not:  where  the  thief  ap- 
proacheth  not,  nor  the  moth  corrupteth.     Ibid.  12 — 33. 

When  thou  makest  a  feast,  call  the  poor,  the  feeble,  the  lame,  and  the 
blind.  And  thou  shalt  be  blessed,  because  they  have  not  wherewith  to  make 
thee  recompense  :  for  recompense  shall  be  made  thee  at  the  resurrection  of 
the  just.     Ibid.  14—13,  14. 

And  I  say  to  you  :  Make  to  yourselves  friends  of  the  mammon  of  in- 
iquity ;  that  when  you  shall  fail,  they  may  receive  you  into  everlasting 
dwellings.     Ibid.  16—9.      See  2.  Cor.  Chap.  9,  and  Ephes.  4—23. 

And  do  not  forget  to  do  good,  and  to  impart  :  for  by  such  saciifices  God's 
favor  is  obtained.     Heb.  13 — 16. 

He  that  hath  the  substance  of  this  world,  and  shall  see  his  brother  in  need, 
and  shall  shut  up  his  bowels  from  him  ;  how  doth  the  charity  of  God  abide  in 
him?    1.  John.  3 — 17.     See  also  James.  2 — 15. 

Reward  of  Alms. 

See  Gen.  Chap.  18—5  and  following  verses.  Also  1.  Kings.  Chap.  25—27 
and  following  verses.  Also  3.  Kings.  Chap.  17;  and  4  Kings  4 — 8  and  follow- 
ing verses. 

Give  akns  out  of  thy  substance,  and  turn  not  away  thy  face  from  any 
poor  person  :  for  so  it  shall  come  to  pass  that  the  face  of  the  Lord  shall  not  be 
turned  from  thee.  According  to  thy  ability  be  merciful.  If  thou  have  much, 
give  abimdantly  :  if  thou  have  little,  take  care  even  so  to  bestow  willingly  a 
little.  For  thus  thou  storest  up  to  thyself  a  good  reward  for  the  day  of  ne- 
cessity. For  alms  deUver  from  all  sin,and  from  death,  and  will  not  suffer  the 
soul  to  go  into  darkness.  Alms  shall  be  a  great  confidence  before  the  most 
high  God,  to  all  them  that  give  it.     Tob.  4—7  to  12.     See  also  Luke.  14—13. 

Prayer  is  good  with  fasting  and  alms,  more  than  to  lay  up  treasures  of 
gold  :  for  alms  dehvereth  from  death  ;  and  the  same  is  that  which  purgeth 
away  sins,  and  maketh  to  find  mercy  and  life  everlasting.     Tob.  12 — 8,  9. 

Water  quencheth  a  flaming  fire  :  and  alms  resisteth  sins.  Eccli.  8 — 33. 
See  Dan.  4—24. 

Shut  up  alms  in  the  heart  of  the  poor  ;  and  it  shall  obtain  help  for  thee 
against  all  evil.  Better  than  the  shield  of  the  mighty. and  better  than  the  spear; 


28  ALTAR. 

it  shall  fight  for  thee  against  thy  enemy.  EccU.  29—15,  16,  17.  See  Psalm. 
111—5. 

And  whosoever  shall  give  to  drink  to  one  of  these  little  ones,  a  cup  of  cold 
water  only  in  the  name  of  a  disciple.  Amen,  I  say  to  you,  he  shall  not  lose  his 
reward.     Matth.  10 — 42.     See  25—33;  and  also  Mark.  9 — 40. 

Jesus  saith  to  him:  If  thou  wilt  be  perfect,  go,  sell  what  thou  hast,  and 
give  to  the  poor  ;  and  thou  shalt  have  treasure  in  heaven  :  and  come,  follow 
me.     Matth.  19—21. 

But  yet  that  which  remaineth,  give  alms  ;  and  behold  all  things  are  clean 
unto  you.     Luke  11 — 41. 

Cornelius  the  centurion,  on  account  of  his  alms,  received  as  a  reward  the 
true  faith  and  salvation.  See  Acts.  Chap.  10.  See  also  Heb.  13 — 16  quoted 
above. 

But  Zacheus  stood,  and  said  to  the  Lord:  Behold,  Lord,  the  half  of  my 
goods  I  give  to  the  poor  :  and  if  I  have  wronged  any  man  of  any  thing,  I  re- 
store him  four-fold.     Luke.  19 — 8. 

And  when  he  (Peter)  was  arrived,  they  brought  him  into  the  upper  cham- 
ber :  and  all  the  widows  stood  about  him  weeping,  and  showing  him  the  coats 
and  garments  which  Dorcas  had  made  them.     Acts.  9 — 39. 

And  the  disciples  every  man  according  to  his  ability,  resolved  to  send  re- 
lief to  the  brethren  who  dwelt  ui  Judea.     Ibid.  11 — 29. 

Now  there  was  a  certain  man  in  Cesarea,  named  Comehus,  a  centmion 
of  the  band,  which  is  called  the  Italian,  a  rehgious  man,  and  one  that  feared 
God  with  all  his  house,  who  gave  much  alms  to  the  people,  and  prayed  to  Gk>d 
always.     Ibid.  10—1,  2.     See  Rom.  12— «. 

For  it  hath  pleased  them  of  Macedonia  and  Achaia  to  make  some  con- 
tribution for  the  poor  saints  *^ho  are  in  Jerusalem.     Rom.  15 — 26. 

Now  concerning  the  collections  that  are  made  for  the  saints,  as  I  have 
given  order  to  the  churches  of  Galatia,  so  do  you  also.     1.  Cor.  16 — 1. 

ALTAR. 
Altar  of  Incense. 

Thou  shalt  make  also  an  altar  to  bum  incense,  of  setim-wood.  *  *  And 
Aaron  shall  pray  upon  the  horns  thereof  once  a  year,  with  the  blood  of  that 
which  was  offered  for  sin,  and  shall  make  atonement  upon  it,  in  your  genera- 
tions.    Exod.  30—1  and  10. 

He  made  aLso  the  altar  of  incense  of  setim-wood,  being  a  cubit  on  every 
side,  four-square,  and  in  height  two  cubits :  from  the  comers  of  which  went 
out  horns.     Ibid.  37—25. 

And  thou  shalt  take  the  oil  of  unction,  and  annoint  the  tabernacle  with 
its  vessels,  that  they  may  be  sanctified.    Ibid.  40 — 9 

Altar  of  Holocaust. 

And  Noah  built  an  altar  xmto  the  Lord:  and  taking  of  all  cattle  and 
fowls  that  were  clean,  offered  holocausts  upon  the  aJtar.  Gen.  8 — 20.  See 
also  2ft— 25,  and  35—7;  Exodus.  24-4;  Josue.  8—30;  Judges,  ft— 24;  1.  Kings. 
14—35;  2.  Paral.  4—1  to  9;  15—9,  and  1.  Mach.  4—44. 

Thou  shalt  make  also  an  altar  of  setim-wood,  which  shall  be  five  cubits 


AMBITION.  29 

long,  and  as  many  broad,  that  is  four-square,  and  three  cubits  high.  Exod. 
27—1. 

He  made  also  the  altar  of  holocaust  of  setim-wood,  five  cubits  square,  and 
three  in  height.     Ibid.  38 — 1.     See  also  Num.  Chap.  1. 

And  the  king  answered  him,  and  said:  Nay,  but  I  will  buy  it  of  thee  at  a 
price,  and  I  will  not  offer  to  the  Lord  my  God  holocausts  free-cost.  So  David 
bought  the  floor,  and  the  oxen,  for  fifty  sides  of  silver:  and  David  built 
there  an  altar  to  the  Lord,  and  offered  holocausts  and  peace-offerings:  and  the 
Lord  became  merciful  to  the  land;  and  the  plague  was  stayed  from  Israel. 
2.  Kings.  24—24,  25. 

And  King  Achaz  commanded  Urias  the  priest,  saying:  Upon  the  great  al- 
tar offer  the  moniing  holocaust,  and  the  evening  sacrifice,  and  the  king's 
holocaust,  and  liis  sacrifice,  and  the  holocaust  of  the  whole  people  of  the  land, 
and  their  sacrifices,  and  their  libations:  and  aU  the  blood  of  the  holocaust, and 
all  the  blood  of  the  victim  thou  shalt  poiu-  out  upon  it:  but  the  altar  of  brass 
shall  be  ready  at  my  pleasure.     4.  Kmgs.  16 — 15. 

And  the  altar  of  brass,  which  Beseleel  the  son  of  Uri  the  son  of  Hur  had 
made,  was  there  before  the  tabernacle  of  the  Lord;  and  Solomon  and  all  the 
assembly  sought  it.     2.  Paral.  1 — 5. 

He  made  also  an  altar  of  brass  twenty  cubits  long,  and  twenty  cubits 
broad,  and  ten  cubits  high.     Ibid.  4 — 1, 

And  Josue  the  son  of  Josedec  rose  up,  and  his  brethren  the  priests,  and 
Zorobabel  the  son  of  Salathiel,  and  his  brethren:  and  they  built  the  altar  of 
the  God  of  Israel,  that  they  might  offer  holocausts  upon  it,  as  it  is  written 
in  the  law  of  Moses,  the  man  of  God.     1.  Esdras.  3 — 2. 

And  these  are  the  measure  of  the  altar  by  the  truest  cubit,  which  is  a 
cubit  and  a  hand-breadth :  the  bottom  thereof  was  a  cubit,  and  the  breadth  a 
cubit:  and  the  border  thereof  unto  its  edge,  and  roimd  about,  one  hand 
breadth.     Ezech.  43—13. 

Then  they  took  whole  stones  according  to  the  law,  and  built  a  new  altar 
according  to  the  former.  *  *  And  they  offered  sacrifice  according  to  the  law 
upon  the  new  altar  of  holocausts  which  they  had  made.  1.  Mach.  4 — 47  and 
53. 

AMBITION. 

And  they  said:  Hath  the  Lord  spoken  by  Moses  only?  hath  he  not  also 
spoken  to  us  in  like  manner  ?    Nmn.  12 — 2. 

And  when  they  had  stood  up  against  Moses  and  Aaron,  they  said:  Let  it 
be  enough  for  you,  that  all  the  multitude  consisteth  of  holy  ones,  and  the  Lord 
is  among  them:  why  lift  you  up  yourselves  above  the  people  of  the  Lord? 
Ibid.  16—3. 

For  the  ambition  of  Abimilech,  see  Judges.  Chap.  9.  The  ambition  of 
Absalom,  see  2.  Kings.  15 — 3. 

And  Adonias  the  son  of  Haggith  exalted  himself,  saying:  I  will  be  king. 
And  he  made  himself  chariots  and  horsemen,  and  fifty  men  to  nm  before 
him.     3.  Kings.  1 — 5. 

For  ambition  of  Ahias,  see  3.  Kings.  11 — 29;  ambition  of  Zambri,  3.  Kings. 
Chap.  16;  ambition  of  Nabiichodonosor,  king  of  Assyria,  who  wished  to  subju- 
gate the  whole  world  to  his  empire,  Judith.  Chap.  2  ;  ambition  of  Aman, 
Esther,  Chap.  5;  ambition  of  Alcimus,  1.  Mach.  Chap.  7;  ambition  of  Pto- 
lemee,  1.  Mach.  Chap.  11;  ambition  of  Jason,  2,  Mach.  Chap.  4. 


30  ANGELS. 

Said  Joas,  king  of  Israel,  to  Amasias,  king  of  Juda:  Thou  hast  beaten 
and  prevailed  over  Edom;  and  thy  heart  hath  lifted  thee  up:  be  content  with 
the  glory,  and  sit  at  home:  why  provoketh  thou  evil,  that  thou  shouldst  faU, 
and  Juda  with  thee?    4.  Kings.  14 — 10. 

Seek  not  of  the  Lord  a  pre-eminence,  nor  of  the  king  the  seat  of  honour. 
Ecch.  7—4. 

He  that  useth  many  words  shaU  hurt  his  own  soul:  and  he  that  taketh 
authority  to  himself  unjustly,  shall  be  hated.     Ibid.  20—8. 

Shalt  thou  reign,  because  thou  comparest  thyself  to  the  cedar  ?  Did  not 
thy  father  eat  and  drink,  and  do  judgment  and  justice,  and  it  was  then  well 
with  him?    Jerem.  22 — 15. 

It  shaU  not  be  so  among  you:  but  whosoever  will  be  greater  among  you, 
let  him  be  yoixr  minister.     Matth.  20 — 26. 

And  whosoever  shall  exalt  himself,  shall  be  humbled:  And  he  that  shall 
humble  himself  shall  be  exalted.  Ibid.  23 — 12.  The  same  words  are  found 
in  Luke.  14 — 11. 

And  thou,  Caphamaxma,  which  art  exalted  unto  heaven:  thou  shalt  be 
thrust  dovrii  to  hell.     Luke.  10 — 15. 

And  he  said  to  them:  You  are  they  who  justify  yourselves  before  men: 
but  God  knoweth  yom*  hearts:  for  that  which  is  high  to  men  is  an  abomina- 
tion before  God.     Ibid.  16—15. 

When  Jesus,  therefore,  perceived  that  they  would  come  and  take  him  by 
force,  and  make  him  king,  he  fled  again  into  the  mountain  himself  alone. 
John.  6—15. 

For  they  loved  the  glory  of  men,  more  than  the  glory  of  God.  Ibid. 
12—48, 

And  when  Simon  saw,  that  by  the  imposition  of  the  hands  of  the  apostles 
the  Holy  Ghost  was  given,  he  offered  them  money,  saying:  Give  me  also  tliis 
power,  that  on  whomsoever  I  shall  lay  hands,  he  may  receive  the  Holy  Ghost. 
But  Peter  said  to  him:  May  thy  money  perish  with  thee:  because  thou  hast 
esteemed  the  gift  of  God  to  be  purchased  with  money.    Acts.  8 — 18,  20. 

{Charity)  is  not  ambitious,  seeketh  not  her  own,  is  not  provoked  to  anger, 
thinketh  no  evil.     1.  Cor.  13 — 5. 

Let  us  not  become  desirous  of  vain-glory,  provoking  one  another,  envy- 
ing one  another.     Galat.  5 — 26. 

Whose  end  is  destruction;  whose  God  is  their  belly;  and  whose  glory  is 
in  their  shame:  who  mind  earthly  things.     PhiUp.  3 — 19. 

Neither  doth  any  man  take  the  honor  to  liimself ,  but  he  that  is  called  by 
Grod,  as  Aaron  was.  So  also  Christ  did  not  glorify  himself  to  be  made  a  high- 
priest:  but  he  that  said  to  him:  Tliou  art  my  Son,  this  day  have  I  begotten 
thee.     Hebr.  5 — 4,  5. 

AMENDMENT  OF  LIFE. 

{See  Life.) 

ANGELS. 

TTieir  Ministry  and  Nature. 

And  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  having  found  her,  by  a  fountain  of  water  in 
the  wilderness,  which  is  in  the  way  to  Sur  in  the  desert,  he  said  to  her:  Ag^, 


ANGELS.  31 

handmaid  of  Sarai,  whence  comest  thou?  and  whither  goest  thou?  And  she 
answered:  I  flee  frona  the  face  of  Sarai,  my  mistress.  And  the  angel  of  the 
Lord  said  to  her:  Return  to  thy  mistress,  and  humble  thyself  under  her  hand. 
Gen.  1ft— 7,  8.  9. 

And  the  Lord  appeared  to  him  in  the  vale  of  Mambre  as  he  was  sitting  at 
the  door  of  his  tent,  in  the  very  heat  of  the  day.  And  when  he  had  hfted  up 
his  eyes,  there  appeared  to  him  three  men  standing  near  him:  and  as  soon  as 
he  saw  them  he  ran  to  meet  them  from  the  door  of  his  tent,  and  adored  down 
to  the  ground.     Ibid.  18—1,  2. 

And  hospitality  do  not  forget;  for  by  tliis  some,  being  not  aware  of  it, 
have  entertained  angels.     Hebr.  IB — 2. 

And  behold  the  men  put  out  their  hand,  and  drew  in  Lot  unto  them,  and 
shut  the  door;  and  them,  that  were  without,  they  struck  with  blindness  from 
the  least  to  the  greatest,  so  that  they  could  not  find  the  door.  And  they  said 
to  Lot:  Hast  thou  here  any  of  thine?  son-in-law,  or  sons,  or  daughters,  all  that 
are  thine  bring  them  out  of  this  city:  for  we  will  destroy  this  place,  because 
their  cry  is  grown  loud  before  the  Lord,  who  hath  sent  us  to  destroy  them. 
So  Lot  went  out,  and  spoke  to  liis  sons-in-law  that  were  to  have  his  daughters, 
and  said:  Arise:  Get  you  out  of  this  place,  because  the  Lord  will  destroy  this 
city.  And  he  seemed  to  them  to  speak  as  it  were  in  jest.  And  when 
it  was  morning  the  Angels  pressed  him,  sajing:  Arise,  take  thy  wife,  and  the 
two  daughters  which  thou  hast:  lest  thou  also  ijerish  in  the  wickedness  of  the 
city.     Gen.  19—10,  to  15. 

And  God  heard  the  voice  of  the  boy:  and  an  Angel  of  God  called  to  Agar 
from  heaven,  saying:  What  art  thou  doing.  Agar?  Fear  not:  For  God  hath 
heard  the  voice  of  the  boy,  from  the  place  wherein  he  is.     Ibid..  21 — 17. 

And  behold  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  from  heaven,  called  to  him,  saying: 
Abraham,  Abraham.  And  he  answered  :  Here  I  am.  *  *  And  the  Angel 
of  the  Lord  caUed  to  Abraham  a  second  time  from  heaven.  Ibid.  22 — 11,  15. 
And  Abraham  said:  Beware  thou  never  bring  my  son  back  again  thither. 
The  Lord  God  of  heaven,  who  took  me  out  of  my  father's  house,  and  out  of 
my  native  country,  who  spoke  to  me,  and  swore  to  me,  saying:  To  thy  seed 
will  I  give  this  land:  he  will  send  his  Angel  before  thee.     Ibid.  24 — 6,  7. 

And  he  saw  in  his  sleep  a  ladder  standing  upon  the  earth,  and  the  top 
thereof  touching  heaven:  the  Angels  also  of  God  ascending  and  descending 
by  it.     Ibid.  28—12. 

And  the  Angel  of  God  said  to  me  in  my  sleep:  Jacob?  And  I  answered  : 
Here  I  am.     And  he  said  :  Lift  up  thy  eyes.     Ibid.  31 — 11. 

Jacob  also  went  on  the  journey  he  had  begun;  and  the  Angels  of  God  met 
him.  And  when  he  saw  them,  he  said:  These  are  the  camps  of  God,  and  he 
called  the  name  of  that  place  Mahanaim,  that  is.  Camps.     Ibid.  32 — 1,  2. 

He  remained  alone  :  and  behold,  a  man  wrestled  with  bJTn  till  morning. 
Ibid.  32 — 24.     This  was  an  angel  in  human  shape  as  we  learn  from  Osee. 

12r—4. 

The  Angel  that  delivereth  me  from  all  evils,  bless  these  boys:  and  let  my 
name  be  called  upon  them,  and  the  names  of  my  fathers  Abraham  and  Isaac; 
and  may  they  grow  into  a  multitude  upon  the  earth.     Gen.  48 — 16. 

And  the  Lord  went  before  them  to  show  the  way  by  day  in  a  pillar  of  a 
cloud,  and  by  night  in  a  pillar  of  fire  ;  that  he  might  be  the  guide  of  their 
jom-ney  at  both  times.     Eiod.  13 — 21. 


32  ANGELS. 

^'And  the  Lord" — that  is,  an  angel  of  the  Lord,  as  appears  from  the  follow- 
ing:— 

And  the  Angel  of  God,  who  went  before  the  camp  of  Israel,  removing, 
went  behind  them  :  and  together  with  him  the  pillar  of  the  cloud,  leaving  the 
fore-part.     Ibid.  14 — 19. 

Behold,  I  will  send  my  Angel,  who  shall  go  before  thee,  and  keep  thee  in 
thy  journey,  and  bring  thee  into  the  place  that  I  have  prepared.  Take  notice 
of  him,  and  hear  his  voice,  and  do  not  think  hiin  one  to  be  contemned:  for  he 
will  not  forgive  when  thou  hast  sinned,  and  my  name  is  in  liim.  Ibid.  23 — 
20,  21. 

But  go  thou,  and  lead  this  people  whither  I  have  told  thee:  my  Angel 
shall  go  before  thee.  And  I  in  the  day  of  revenge  will  visit  this  sin  also  of 
theirs.     Ibid.  3.2—34, 

And  I  will  send  an  Angel  before  thee,  that  I  may  cast  out  the  Chanaanite, 
and  the  Amorrhite,  and  the  Hethite,  and  the  Pherezite,  and  the  llevite,  and 
the  Jebusite,  that  thou  mayest  enter  into  the  land  that  floweth  with  milk  and 
honey.     Ibid.  33—2. 

We  cried  to  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  us,  and  sent  an  angel,  who  hath 
brought  us  out  of  Egypt,     Nmn.  20 — 16. 

And  God  was  angry.  And  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  stood  in  the  way  against 
Balaam,  who  sat  on  the  ass,  and  had  two  servants  with  him.  The  ass  seeing 
the  Angel  standing  in  the  way,  with  a  drawn  sword,  turned  herself  out  of  the 
way,  and  went  into  the  field.  And  when  Balaam  beat  her,  and  had  a  mind 
to  bring  her  again  to  the  way,  the  Angel  stood  in  a  narrow  place  bet  ween  two 
walls,  wherewith  the  vineyards  were  enclosed.  And  the  ass  seeing  him, 
thrust  herself  close  to  the  wall,  and  bruised  the  foot  of  the  rider.  But  he  beat 
her  again:  and  nevertheless  the  Angel  going  on  to  a  narrow  place,  where  there 
was  no  way  to  turn  aside  either  to  the  right  hand  or  to  the  left,  stood  to  meet 
him.  And  when  the  ass  saw  the  Angel  standing,  she  fell  under  the  feet  of  the 
rider  ;  who  being  angry,  beat  her  sides  more  vehemently  with  a  staff.  And 
the  Lord  opened  the  mouth  of  the  ass  ;  and  she  said  :  What  have  I  done  to 
thee  ?  why  strikest  thou  me,  lo,  now  this  third  time  ?  Balaam  answered  : 
Because  thou  hast  deserved  it,  and  hast  seived  me  ill :  I  would  I  had  a  sword 
that  I  might  kill  thee.  The  ass  said  :  Am  not  I  thy  bejist,  on  which  thou  hast 
been  always  accustomed  to  ride  until  this  present  day  ?  Tell  me  if  I  ever  did 
the  like  thing  to  thee.  But  he  said  :  Never.  Forthwith  the  Lord  oi)ened  the 
eyes  of  Balaam  ;  and  he  saw  the  Angel  standing  in  the  way  with  a  drawn 
sword  ;  and  he  worshipped  him,  falling  flat  on  the  ground.  And  the  angel 
said  to  him:  Why  beatest  thou  thy  ass  these  three  times  ?  I  am  come  to  with- 
stand thee,  because  thy  way  is  perverse,  and  contrary  to  me  :  and  unless  the 
ass  had  turned  out  of  the  way,  giving  place  to  me  who  stood  against  thee,  I 
had  slain  thee,  and  she  should  have  lived,  Balaam  said  :  I  have  sinned,  not 
knowing  that  thou  didst  stand  against  me  :  and  now  if  it  displease  thee  that  • 
I  go,  I  will  return.  The  Angel  said  :  Go  with  these  men,  and  see  thou  speak 
no  other  thing  than  what  I  shall  command  thee.     Ibid:  22 — 22  to  35. 

And  when  Josue  was  in  the  field  of  the  city  of  Jericho,  he  lifted  up  his 
eyes,  and  saw  a  man  standing  over-against  him,  holding  a  drawn  sword  :  and 
he  went  to  him,  and  said  :  Art  thou  one  of  ours  or  of  our  adversaries  ?  And 
he  answered:  No:  but  I  am  prince  of  the  hosts  of  the  Lord,  and  now  I  am 
come,    Josue.  5 — 13,  14, 


ANGELS.  33 

"Prince  of  the  host,"  that  is,  St.  Micliael,  who  is  called  the  prince  of  the 
people  of  Israel,  by  Daniel,  in  Chap.  10 — 31. 

And  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  went  up  from  Galgal  to  the  place  of  weepers,  and 
said  :  I  made  you  go  out  of  Egypt,  and  have  brought  you  into  the  land  for 
which  I  swore  to  your  fathers:  and  I  promised  that  I  would  not  make  void  my 
covenant  with  you  forever.     Judges.  2 — 1. 

Curse  ye  the  land  of  Meroz,  said  the  Angel  of  the  Lord:  curse  the  inhabi- 
tants thereof  ;  because  they  came  not  to  the  help  of  the  Lord,  to  help  his  most 
valiant  men.     Ibid.  5 — 23. 

And  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  came,  and  sat  under  an  oak,  that  was  in  Ephra, 
and  belonged  to  Joas  the  father  of  the  family  of  Ezri.  And  when  Gedeon  his 
son  was  threshing  and  cleansing  wheat  by  the  wine-press,.to  flee  from  Madian, 
the  Angel  of  the  Lord  appeared  to  him,  and  said:  Tlie  Lord  is  with  thee,  O  most 
vahant  of  men.  *  *  And  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  said  to  him:  Take  the  flesh 
and  the  unleavened  loaves,  and  lay  them  upon  that  rock,  and  pour  out  the 
broth  thereon.  And  when  he  had  done  so,  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  put  forth 
the  tip  of  the  rod,  which  he  held  in  his  hand,  and  touched  the  flesh  and  the 
unleavened  loaves  :  and  there  arose  a  fire  from  the  rock,  and  consumed  the 
flesh  and  the  vmleavened  loaves  :  and  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  vanished  out  of 
his  sight.  And  Gedeon  seeing  that  it  was  the  Angel  of  the  Lord,  said  :  Alas, 
my  Lord  God  :  for  I  have  seen  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  face  to  face.  Ibid.  6— 
11,  12,  20  to  22. 

And  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  appeared  to  her,  and  said:  Thou  art  barren, 
and  %vithout  children  :  but  thou  shalt  conceive,  and  bear  a  son.  Ibid.  13 — 3. 
See  1  Kings.  29—9  ;  2  Kings.  14—17  and  20,  and  Chap.  19—27  ;  Esther.  15— 
16  ;  Zacharias.  12 — 8  ;  and  Galat.  4 — 14. 

And  when  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  had  stretched  out  his  hand  over  Jeru- 
salem to  destroy  it,  the  Lord  had  pity  on  the  afiliction;  and  said  to  the  Angel 
that  slew  the  people:  It  is  enough:  now  hold  thy  hand.  And  the  Angel  of  the 
Lord  was  by  the  tlu-esliing  floor  of  Areuna  the  Jebusite.  And  David  said  to 
the  Lord,  when  he  saw  the  Angel  striking  the  people:  It  is  I,  I  am  he  that 
have  sinned;  I  have  done  wickedly:  these  that  are  the  sheep,  wliat  liave  they 
done  ?  Let  thy  hand,  I  beseech  thee,  be  turned  against  me,  and  against  my 
father's  house.     2.  Kings.  24 — 16,  17. 

He  said  to  him:  I  also  am  a  prophet  like  unto  thee:  and  an  Angel  spoke 
to  me  in  the  word  of  the  Lord,  saying:  Bring  him  back  with  thee  into  tliy 
house,  that  he  may  eat  bread,  and  drink  water.     3.  Kings.  13 — 18. 

And  he  cast  himself  down,  and  slept  in  the  shadow  of  the  juniper-tree: 
and  behold,  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  touched  him, and  said  to  him:  Arise, and  eat. 
Ibid.  19—5. 

And  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  spoke  to  Elias  the  Thesbite,  saying:  Arise,  and 
go  up  to  meet  the  messengers  of  the  king  of  Samaria;  and  say  to  them:  Is 
there  not  a  God  in  Israel,  that  you  go  to  consult  Beelzebub  the  God  of  Acca- 
ron?  *  *  and  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  spoke  to  EUas,  saying:  Go  down  with 
him;  fear  not.  He  arose  therefore,  and  went  down  with  him  to  the  kmg. 
4.  Kings,  1 — 3  and  15. 

And  it  came  to  pass  that  night,  that  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  came,  and  slew 

in  the  camp  of  the  Assyrians  a  hundred  and  eighty-five  thousand.  And  when 

he  arose  early  in  the  morning,  he  saw  all  the  bodies  of  the  dead.  Ibid.  19 — 35. 

And  he  {the  Lord)  sent  an  Angel  to  Jerusalem^  to  strike  it:  and  as  he  was 


34  ANGELS. 

striking  it,  the  Lord  beheld,  and  took  pity  for  the  greatness  of  the  evil:  and 
said  to  the  Angel  that  destroyed:  It  is  enough;  now  stop  thy  hand.  And  the 
Angel  of  the  Lord  stood  by  the  threshing-floor  of  Oman  the  Jebusite.  And 
David  lifting  up  his  eyes,  saw  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  standing  between  heaven 
and  earth,  with  a  drawm  sword  in  his  hand,  turned  against  Jerusalem:  and 
both  he  and  the  ancients  clothed  in  hair-cloth,  fell  down  flat  on  the  groimd. 
I.  Paral.  21--15,  16. 

And  the  Lord  sent  an  Angel,  who  cut  off  all  the  stout  men  and  the  war- 
riors, and  the  captains  of  the  army  of  the  king  of  the  Assyrians.  2.  Paral. 
33—21. 

And  the  holy  Angel  of  the  Lord  Raphael,  was  sent  to  heal  them  both,  whose 
prayers  at  one  time  were  rehearsed  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord.     Tob.  3 — 25. 

The  Angel  HapJmel  was  the  guide  of  Tobias,  and  rescued  him  from  the  de- 
vouring fish,  and  his  wife  from  the  demon,  and  restored  th4  sight  of  the  elder 
Tobias,  etc.    See  Tob.  chapters  5,  6,  7,  8,  9  and  12. 

But  as  the  same  Lord  liveth,  his  Angel  hath  been  my  keeper  both  going 
hence,  and  abiding  there,  and  returning  from  thence  hither:  and  the  Lord 
hath  not  suffered  me  his  handmaid  to  be  defiled;  but  hath  brought  me  back 
to  you  without  pollution  of  sin,  rejoicing  for  his  victory,  for  my  escape,  and 
for  your  deUverance.     Judith.  13 — 20. 

If  there  shall  be  an  Angel  speaking  for  him,  one  among  thousands,  to  de- 
clare man's  uprightness.  He  shall  have  mercy  on  him,  and  shall  say:  Dehver 
him,  that  he  may  not  go  down  to  corruption.    Job.  33 — 23,  24. 

When  he  shall  raise  him  up,  the  Angels  sliall  fear,  and  being  affrighted 
shall  purify  themselves.     Ibid.  41 — 16. 

The  Angel  of  the  Lord  shall  encamp  round  about  them  that  fear  him,  and 
shall  deliver  them.     Psalm.  33 — 8. 

Let  them  become  as  dust  before  the  wind:  and  let  the  Angel  of  the  Lord 
straighten  them.  Let  their  way  become  dark  and  sUppery ;  and  let  the  Angel 
of  the  ijord  pursue  them.     Ibid.  34 — 5,  6. 

For  he  hath  given  his  Angels  charge  over  thee;  to  keep  thee  in  all  thy 
ways.    Ibid.  90—11. 

And  {the  devil)  said  to  him:  If  thou  be  the  Son  of  Grod,  cast  thyself  down, 
for  it  is  written:  That  he  hath  given  his  Angels  charge  of  thee,  and  in  their 
hands  shall  they  bear  thee  up,  lest,  perhaps,  thou  hurt  thy  foot  against  a  stone. 
Matth.  4—6.     See  Luke  4—10. 

Bless  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  angels:  you  that  are  mighty  in  strength,  and 
execute  his  word,  hearkening  to  the  voice  of  his  orders.     Psalm.  102 — 20. 

Who  makest  thy  Angels  spirits;  and  thy  ministers  abimiing  fire.  Psalm. 
103—4. 

I  will  sing  praise  to  thee  in  the  sight  of  the  Angels.     Psalm.  137 — 1. 

Praise  ye  him,  all  his  Angels:  praise  ye  liim,  all  his  hosts.     Psalm.  148 — 2. 

An  evil  man  always  seeketh  quarrels:  but  a  cruel  angel  sliall  be  sent 
against  him.     Prov.  17 — 11. 

Give  not  thy  mouth  to  cause  thy  flesh  to  sin:  and  say  not  before  the  An- 
gel: There  is  no  providence:  lest  God  be  angry  at  thy  words,  and  destroy  all 
the  works  of  thy  hands.     Eccles.  5 — 5. 

He  overthrew  the  army  of  the  Assyrians,  and  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  de- 
stroyed them.    Eccli.  48 — 24. 

And  one  of  the  seraphima  flew  to  me:  and  in  his  hand  was  a  live  coal^ 
which  he  had  taken  with  the  tongs  off  the  altar.    Isa.  6 — 6. 


ANGELS.  35 

\ 

Go  ye  swift  Angels,  to  a  nation  rent  and  torn  in  pieces:  to  a  terrible  peo- 
ple, after  which  there  is  no  other:  to  a  nation,  expecting  and  trodden  under 
foot,  whose  land  the  rivers  have  spoiled.     Ibid.  18 — 2. 

At  the  voice  of  the  Angel  the  people  fled.  *  *  Behold,  they  that  see 
shall  cry  without:  the  Angels  of  peace  shall  weep  bitterly.    Ibid.  33 — 3  and  7. 

And  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  went  out,  and  slew  in  the  camp  of  the  Assyr- 
ians a  hxuidred  and  eighty-five  thousand.     Ibid.  37 — 36. 

In  all  their  affliction  he  was  not  troubled,  and  the  Angel  of  his  presence 
saved  them.     Ibid.  63 — 9. 

For  my  Angel  is  with  you:  and  I  myself  will  demand  an  account  of  yovir 
souls.     Baruch.  6 — 6. 

But  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  went  down  with  Azai-ias  and  his  companions  into  . 
the  furnace:  and  he  drove  the  flame  of  the  fire  out  of  the  furnace,  and  made 
the  midst  of  the  furnace  hke  the  bio  whig  of  a  wind  bringing  dew:  and  the 
fire  touched  them  not  at  aU,  nor  troubled  them,  nor  did  them  any  harm. 
Dan.     3—49,  50. 

O  ye  Angels  of  the  Lord,  bless  the  Lord:  praise  and  exalt  him  above 
all  for  ever.     Ibid.  3—58. 

My  Grod  hath  sent  his  Angel  and  hath  shut  up  the  mouths  of  the  lions, 
and  they  have  not  hurt  me:  forasmuch  as  before  him  justice  hath  been  found 
in  me:  yea  and  before  thee,  O  king,  I  have  done  no  offence.     Ibid.  6 — 22. 

And  Daniel  said:  Well  hast  thou  lied  against  thy  own  head:  for  behold, 
the  Angel  of  God  having  received  the  sentence  of  him,  shall  cut  thee  hi  two. 

*  *  And  Daniel  said  to  him:  WeU  hast  thou  also  lied  against  thy  own 
head:  for  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  waiteth  with  a  sword  to  cut  thee  in  two,  and 
to  destroy  you.     Ibid.  13 — 55  and  59. 

And  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  said  to  Habacuc:  Carry  the  dhmer  which 
thou  hast  into  Babylon  to  Daniel,  who  is  in  the  lions'  den.  *  *  And  the 
Angel  of  the  Lord  took  him  by  the  top  of  his  head,  and  carried  him  by  the 
hair  of  liis  head,  and  set  him  in  Babylon  over  the  den  in  the  force  of  his  spirit. 

*  *  And  Daniel  arose,  and  ate.  And  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  presently  set 
Habacuc  again  in  his  own  place.     Ibid.  14 — 33,  35  and  38. 

Thus  also  the  Angels  revealed  to  Daniel  many  and  great  mysteries.  See 
Chapters  9.  10.  11. 

In  the  womb  he  supplanted  his  brother:  and  by  his  strength  he  had  suc- 
cess with  an  angel.     Osee.  12 — 3. 

And  I  said:  What  are  these,  my  Lord?  And  the  Angel  that  spoke  in 
me,  said  to  me:  I  will  show  thee  what  these  are.  *  *  And  they  answered 
the  Angel  of  the  Lord,  that  stood  among  the  myrtle-trees,  and  said:  We  have 
walked  through  the  earth;  and  behold,  all  the  earth  is  inhabited,  and  is  at 
rest.  And  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  answered,  and  said:  O  Lord  of  hosts,  how 
long  wilt  thou  not  have  mercy  on  Jerusalem.  *  *  And  I  said  to  the  Angel 
that  spoke  to  me:  What  are  these  ?  And  he  said  to  me:  These  are  the  horns 
that  have  scattered  Juda,  and  Israel  and  Jerusalem     Zach.  1. — 9,  12^  19. 

And  behold,  the  Angel  that  spoke  in  me  went  forth;  and  another  Angel 
went  out  to  meet  him.     Ibid.  2 — 3. 

And  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  protested  to  Jesus,  saying:  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts:  If  thou  wilt  walk  in  my  ways,  and  keep  my  charge,  thou  also 
shalt  judge  my  house,  and  shalt  keep  my  courts:  and  I  will  give  thee  some 
of  them  that  are  now  present  here  to  walk  icith  thee.     Ibid.  3 — 6,  7. 

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36  ANGELS. 

And  the  Aiigel  that  spoke  in  me  came  again:  and  he  waked  me,  as  a  man 
that  is  wakened  out  of  his  sleep.     Ibid.  4 — 1. 

And  the  Angel  went  forth  that  spoke  in  me:  and  he  said  to  me:  Lift  up 
thy  eyes,  and  see  what  this  is,  that  goeth  forth.  *  *  And  I  said  to  the 
Angel  that  spoke  in  me:  whither  do  these  carry  the  vessel  ?    Ibid.  5 — 5  and  10. 

And  I  answered  and  said  to  the  Angel,  that  sjwke  m  me:  What  are  these, 
my  Lord?  And  the  Angel  answered,  and  said  to  me:  These  are  the  four 
winds  of  the  heaven,  wliich  go  forth  to  stand  before  the  Lord  of  all  the  earth. 
Ibid.  6—4,  5. 

For  the  hps  of  the  priest  shaU  keep  knowledge;  and  they  shall  seek  the 
law  at  his  mouth:  because  he  is  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  of  hosts.  Malach. 
2—7. 

Behold,  I  send  my  Angel,  and  he  shall  prepai'e  the  way  before  my  face. 
And  presently  the  Lord  whom  you  seek,  and  the  Angel  of  the  testament, 
whom  you  desire,  shall  come  to  his  temple.  Behold,  he  cometh,  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts.     Ibid.  3—1. 

And  Judas  prayed  and  said:  O  Lord,  when  they  that  were  sent  by  Bang 
Sennacherib  blasphemed  thee,  an  Angel  went  out,  and  slew  of  them  a  hun- 
dred and  eighty-five  thousand.     1.  Mach.  7 — 40,  41. 

And  in  his  prayer  he  said  after  tliis  manner:  Thou  O  Lord,  who  didst 
send  thy  Angel  m  the  time  of  Ezecliias  King  of  Juda.     2.  Mach.  15 — 22. 

But  while  he  thought  on  these  things,  behold,  the  Angel  of  the  Lord 
appeared  to  him  in  his  sleep,  ^ajdng:  Joseph,  son  of  David,  fear  not  to  take 
unto  thee  Marj-  thy  wife  for  that  which  is  conceived  m  her,  is  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.  And  she  shall  bring  forth  a  son:  and  thou  shalt  call  his  name  Jesus: 
for  he  shall  save  his  jjeople  from  their  sins.  Now  all  tliis  was  done  that  the 
word  might  be  fulfilled,  which  the  Lord  spoke  by  the  prophet,  sajang :  Behold, 
a  virgin  shall  be  with  chUd,  and  shall  bring  forth  a  son,  and  they  shall  call  liig 
name  Emmanuel,  which,  being  interpreted,  is,  God  with  us.  And  Joseph, 
rising  up  from  sleep,  did  as  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  had  commanded  him,  and 
took  imto  him  his  wof e.  And  he  knew  her  not  till  she  brought  forth  her  first- 
born son:  and  he  called  his  name  Jesus.     Matth.  1 — 20  to  25. 

And  when  they  were  departed,  behold,  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  appeared  in 
sleep  to  Joseph,  saying:  Arise,  and  take  the  cliild  and  his  mother,  and  fly  into 
EgyiJt;  and  be  there  until  I  shall  tell  thee. .  For  it  will  come  to  pass,  that  Herod 
will  seek  the  chUd,  to  destroy  him.  *  *  Now  Herod  being  dead,  behold, 
an  Angel  of  the  Lord  appearetl  in  sleep  to  Joseph  in  Egypt.  Ibid.  2 — 13 
and  19. 

Then  the  devil  left  him;  and,  behold,  Angels  came  and  ministered  to  him. 
Ibid.  4—11. 

And  he  was  in  the  desert  forty  days,  and  forty  nights;  and  was  tempted 
by  Satan :  and  he  was  with  beasts;  and  the  Angels  muiistered  to  him.  Mark. 
1—13. 

For  this  is  he  of  whom  it  is  written:  Behold,  I  send  my  Ang^l  before  thy 
face,  who  shall  prepare  thy  way  before  thee.  Matth.  11 — 10.  See  also  Mark. 
1—2;  and  Luke.  7—2,  7. 

And  the  einemy  that  sowed  them,  is  the  devil.  But  the  harvest  is  the  end 
of  the  world.  And  the  reapers  are  the  Angels.  *  *  The  son  of  man  shall 
send  his  angels:  and  they  shall  gather  out  of  his  kingdom  all  scandals,  and 
them  that  work  iniquity;  and  shall  cast  them  into  the  furnace  of  fire:  there 
shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth.    *    *    So  shall  it  be  at  the  end  of  the 


,    .  ANGELS.  '  37 

world.     The  Angels  shall  go  out,  and  shall  separate  the  wicked  from  among 
the  just.     Matth.  13—39,  41,  42,  49. 

And  then  shall  he  send  his  Angels,  and  shall  gather  together  his  elect 
from  the  four  winds,  from  the  uttermost  part  of  the  earth  to  the  uttermost 
part  of  heaven.     Mark.  13 — 27. 

For  the  Son  of  man  shall  come  in  the  glory  of  his  Father  with  his  Angels. 
Matth.  16—27. 

Take  heed  that  you  despise  not  one  of  these  little  ones:  for  I  say  to  you, 
that  their  Angels  in  heaven  always  see  the  face  of  my  Father  who  is  in  heaven. 
Ibid.  18—10. 

For  in  the  resurrection  they  shall  neither  marry,  nor  be  given  in  marriage; 
but  shall  be  as  the  Angels  of  God  in  heaven.  Ibid.  22 — 30.  See  also  Mark. 
12—25;  and  Luke.  20—36. 

And  he  shall  send  his  Angels  with  a  trumpet,  and  a  great  voice;  and  they 
shall  gather  together  his  elect  from  the  four  winds.     Matth.     24 — 31. 

But  of  that  day  and  hour  no  one  knoweth,  no  not  the  Angels  of  heaven, 
but  the  Father  alone.     Ibid.  24—36.     See  also  Mark.  13—32. 

And  when  the  Son  of  man  shall  come  in  his  majesty,  and  all  the  Angels 
with  him,  then  shall  he  sit  uijon  the  seat  of  his  majesty.  Ibid.  35 — 31.  See 
also  Luke.  9—26;  and  2.  Thess.  1—7. 

Thinkest  thou  that  I  cannot  ask  my  Father,  and  he  wiU  give  me  presently 
more  than  twelve  legions  of  Angels  ?    Matth.  26 — 53. 

And,  behold,  there  was  a  great  earthquake.  For  an  Angel  of  the  Lord 
descended  from  heaven;  and  coming,  rolled  back  the  stone,  and  sat  upon  it. 
Ibid.  28—2. 

But  of  that  day  or  hour  no  man  knoweth,  neither  the  Angels  in  heaven, 
nor  the  Son,  but  the  Father.     Mark.  13 — 32. 

But  the  Angel  said  to  him:  Fear  not,  Zachary,  for  thy  prayer  is  heard: 
and  thy  wife  Elizabeth  shall  beai-  thee  a  son;  and  thou  shalt  call  his  name 
John.  *  *  And  the  Angel  answering,  said  to  him:  I  am  Gabriel  who  stand 
before  God;  and  am  sent  to  speak  to  thee,  and  to  bring  thee  these  good 
tidings.  *  *  And  the  Angel  being  come  ui,  said  to  her:  Hail,  full  of  grace, 
the  Lord  is  with  thee:  blessed  art  thou  among  women.     Luke.  1—13,   19,   28. 

And  behold,  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  stood  by  them;  and  the  brightness  of 
God* shone  round  about  them:  and  they  feared  with  a  great  fear.  And  the 
Angel  said  to  them:  Fear  not:  for  behold,  I  bring  you  good  tidings  of  great 
joy,  that  shall  be  to  all  the  people.  *  *  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  after  the 
Angels  departed  from  them  into  heaven,  the  shepherds  said  one  to  another: 
Let  us  go  over  to  Bethlehem;  and  let  us  see  this  word  that  is  come  to  pass, 
which  the  Lord  hath  showed  to  us.  *  *  And  after  eight  days  were  accom- 
plished that  the  child  should  be  cii'cumcised,  his  name  was  called  Jesus, 
which  was  called  by  the  Angel,  before  he  was  conceived  in  the  womb.  Ibid. 
2—9,  10,  15,  21. 

And  I  say  to  you:  Whosoever  shall  confess  me  before  men,  him  shall  the 
Son  of  man  also  confess  before  the  Angels  of  God.  But  he  that  shall  deny  me 
before  men,  shall  be  denied  before  the  Angels  of  God.     Luke.  12—8,  9. 

So,  I  say  to  you,  there  shall  be  joy  before  the  Angels  of  God  upon  one 
sinner  doing  penance.     Ibid.  15 — 10. 

And  it  came  to  pass  that  the  beggar  died, and  he  was  carried  by  the  Angels 
into  Abraham's  bosom.  And  the  rich  man  also  died:  and  he  was  buried  in 
hell.     Ibid.  16—22. 


38  ANGELS. 

And  there  appeared  to  hiin  an  Angel  from  heaven,  strengthening  him. 
And  being  in  an  agony,  he  prayed  the  longer.     Ibid.  22 — 43. 

And  he  saith  to  him:  Amen,  amen  I  say  to  you,  you  shall  see  the  heaven 
opened,  and  the  Angels  of  God  ascending  and  descending  upon  the  Son  of  man. 
John.  1—51. 

And  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  went  down  at  a  certain  time  into  the  pond: 
and  the  water  was  moved.  And  he  that  went  down  first  into  the  pond,  after 
the  motion  of  the  water,  was  made  whole  of  whatsoever  infirmity  he  lay 
under.     Ibid.  5 — 4. 

The  multitude  therefore  that  stood  and  heard,  said  that  it  thundered* 
Others  said:    An  Angel  spoke  to  him.     Ibid.  12 — 29. 

And  she  saw  two  Angels,  in  white,  sitting  one  at  the  head,  and  one  at  the 
feet,  where  the  body  of  Jesus  had  been  laid.     Ibid.  20 — 12. 

And  whilst  they  were  beholding  him  going  up  to  heaven,  behold,  two 
men  stood  by  them  in  white  garments.  Who  also  said:  Ye  men  of  Galilee^ 
why  stand  you  looking  up  to  heaven  ?    Acts.  1 — 10,11. 

But  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  by  night  opening  the  doors  of  the  prison,  and 
leading  them  out,  said:  Go,  and  standing  speak  in  the  temple  to  the  people 
aU  the  words  of  this  life.  And  they  having  heard  this,  entered  early  in  the 
morning  into  the  temple,  and  taught.     Ibid.  5 — 19,  20,  21. 

And  all  they  who  sat  in  the  council  looking  earnestly  upon  him,  saw  liis 
face  as  if  it  were  the  face  of  an  Angel.     Ibid.  6 — 15. 

And  when  forty  yeai-s  were  expired,  there  appeared  to  him,  in  the  desert 
of  Mount  Sina,  an  Angel  in  a  fiame  of  fire  in  a  bush.     Ibid.  7 — 30. 

This  Moses,  whom  they  refused,  saying:  Who  hath  appointed  thee  prince 
and  judge  ?  him  God  sent  a  prince  and  redeemer,  by  the  hand  of  the  Angel, 
who  appeared  to  him  in  the  bush.     Ibid.  7 — 35. 

This  is  he  who  was  in  the  Church  in  the  wilderness,  with  the  Angel,  who 
spoke  to  him  on  Mount  Sina,  and  with  our  fathers:  who  received  the  words 
of  Ufe  to  give  to  us.     Ibid.  7—38. 

And  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  spoke  to  Phihp,  saying:  Arise,  and  go  towards 
the  south,  to  the  way  that  goeth  down  from  Jerusalem  to  Gaza:  this  is  desert. 
Ibid.  8—26. 

He  saw  in  a  vision  manifestly,  about  the  ninth  hour  of  the  day,  an  Angel 
of  God  coming  in  to  him,  and  saying  to  him:  Cornelius.  And  he  beholding 
him,  being  seized  with  fear,  said:  What  is  it,  Lord?  And  he  said  to  him r 
Thy  prayers  and  thy  alms  have  ascended  for  a  memorial  in  the  sight  of  God. 
Ibid.  10—3,  4. 

And  he  told  us,  how  he  had  seen  an  Angel  in  his  house,  standing  and  say- 
ing to  him:  Send  to  Joppe,  and  call  hither  Simon,  who  is  sumamed  Peter. 
Ibid.  11—13. 

And  behold,  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  stood  by  him:  and  a  light  shined  in 
the  room:  ajid  he  striking  Peter  on  the  side,  raised  him  up,  saying:  Arise 
quickly.  And  the  chains  fell  off  from  his  hands.  And  the  Angel  said  to  him: 
Gird  thyself,  and  put  on  thy  sandals.  And  he  did  so.  And  he  said  to  liim: 
Cast  thy  garment  about  thee,  and  follow  me.  And  going  out  he  followed  him, 
and  knew  not  that  it  was  true,  which  was  done  by  the  Angel:  but  thought  he 
saw  a  vision.     Ibid.  12 — 7,  9. 

For  the  Sadducees  say  that  there  is  no  resurrection,  nor  Angel,  nor  spirit: 
but  the  Pharisees  confess  both.  Now  a  great  clamour  was  raised.  And  some 
of  the  Pharisees  rising  up,  contended,  saying:  We  find  no  evil  in  this  man: 


ANGELS.  89 

what  if  a  spirit  hath  spoken  to  him,  or  an  Angel  ?  Ihid.  23 — 8,  9. 

For  an  Angel  of  God,  whose  I  am,  and  whom  I  serve,  stood  by  me  this 
night.     Ibid.  27—23. 

For  I  am  sure  that  neither  death,  nor  life,  nor  Angels,  nor  princij)alitie8, 
nor  powers,  etc.     Rom.  8 — 38. 

Know  you  not  that  we  shall  judge  Angels?  how  much  more  tilings  of 
this  world  ?   1.  Cor.  6—3. 

Therefore  ought  the  woman  to  have  a  power  over  her  head,  because  of 
the  Angels.     Ibid.  11—10. 

And  lio  wonder:  for  Satan  himself  transformeth  himself  into  an  Angel 
of  Ught.     2.  Cor.  11—14. 

And  lest  the  greatness  of  the  revelations  should  puff  me  up,  there  was 
given  me  a  sting  of  my  flesh,  and  Angel  of  Satan,  to  buffet  me.     Ibid.  12 — 7. 

But  though  we,  or  an  Angel  from  heaven,  preach  a  gospel  to  you  beside 
that  which  we  have  preached  to  you,  let  him  be  anathema.     Galat.  1 — 8. 

I  charge  thee  before  God,  and  Christ  Jesus,  and  the  elect  Angels.that  thou 
observe  these  things.     1.  Tim.  5 — 21. 

Difference  Behveen  Christ  and  the  Angels. 

Being  made  so  much  better  than  the  Angels,  as  he  hath  inherited  a  more 
excellent  name  above  them.  For,  to  which  of  the  Angels  hath  he  said  at  any 
time:  Thou  art  my  Son,  this  daj^  have  I  begotten  thee?  And  again:  I  wiU  be 
to  liim  a  Father;  and  he  shall  be  to  me  a  Son?  And  again,  when  he  introduc- 
eth  the  first  begotten  into  the  world,  he  saith:  And  let  all  the  Angels  of  God 
adore  him.  And  to  the  Angels  indeed  he  saith:  He  that  maketh  his  Angels, 
spirits;  and  his  ministers,  a  flame  of  fire.  But  to  the  Son,  Thy  throne,  O  God, 
is  for  ever  and  ever:  a  sceptre  of  justice  is  the  sceptre  of  thy  kingdom.  Tliou  hast 
loved  justice,  and  hated  iniquity:  therefore,  God,  thy  God,  hath  anointed  thee 
with  the  oil  of  gladness  above  them  that  are  partakers  with  thee.  And:  Thou 
in  the  beginning,  O  Lord,  hast  founded  the  earth :  and  the  heavens  are  the  works 
of  thy  hands.  They  shall  perish,  but  thou  shalt  continue;  and  they  shall  all  grow 
old  as  a  garment:  and  as  a  vesture  shalt  thou  change  them;  and  they  shall 
be  changed:  but  thou  art  the  self -same;  and  thy  years  shall  not  fail.  But  to 
which  of  the  Angels  said  he  at  any  time:  Sit  on  my  right  hand,  mitil  I  make 
thy  enemies  thy  foot  stool  ?  Are  they  not  all  ministering  spirits,  sent  to  min- 
ister for  these,  who  shall  receive  the  inheritance  of  salvation  ?  Hebr.  1 — 4 
to  14. 

The  Angels  Subject  to  Christ. 

Who  is  on  the  right  hand  of  God,  swallowing  up  death,  that  we  might  be- 
come heirs  of  life  everlasting;  he  being  gone  into  heaven,  the  Angels,  and 
powers,  and  virtues,  being  made  subject  to  him.     1.  Peter.  3 — 22. 

God  Punishes  Bad  Angels. 

For  if  God  spared  not  the  Angels  that  sinned,  but  having  cast  them  down 
into  the  place  of  torments  dehvered  them  into  the  chains  of  hell  to  be  tor- 
mented, to  be  reserved  vmto  judgment.     2.  Peter.  2 — 4. 

And  the  Angels,  who  kept  not  their  principality,  but  forsook  their  own 


40  ANGELS. 

habitation,  he  hath  reserved  in  everlasting  chains  under  darkness,  unto  the 
judgnaent  of  the  great  day.    Jude.  1 — 6. 

When  Michael  the  Archangel,  disputing  with  the  devU,  contended  about 
the  body  of  Moses,  he  durst  not  bring  against  him  the  judgment  of  maledic- 
tion; but  said:  The  Lord  command  thee.     Ibid.  1 — 9. 

Ood  signified  to  John  by  an  Angel  what  he  should  write  in  the  Apocalypse. 

The  revelation  of  Jesus  Christ,  which  God  gave  to  him,  to  make  known 
to  his  servants  the  things  which  must  shortly  come  to  pass;  and  signified,send- 
ing  by  his  Angel  to  his  servant  John.     Apoc.  1 — 1. 

N.  B. — This  whole  book  is  fuU  of  angelic  revelation.  See  Chap.  5.  Verse 
2  and  11.  Chap.  6.  Verse  7.  Chap.  7.  Verse  1.  Etc. 

The  mystery  of  the  seven  stars,  which  thou  sawest  in  my  right  hand,  and 
the  seven  golden  candlesticks:  the  seven  stars  are  the  Angels  of  the  seven 
churches:  and  the  seven  candlesticks  are  the  seven  churches.     Ibid.  1 — 20. 

Good  Angels  Comfort  the  Afflicted. 

An  Angel  showed  the  well  of  icater  to  the  bond-woman.  See  Gen.  21 — 19. 
An  Angel  procured  for  Elias  water  and  bread.  See  3.  Kings.  19 — 5.  See  also 
Dan.  Chap.  30. 

The  Angels  Afflict  Sinners. 

God,  by  the  Angels  afflicted  the  people  with  pestilence  on  account  of  the  sin 
of  David:  and  there  died  of  the  people  from  Dan  to  Bersabee  seventy  thousand 
men.    2.  Kings.  24 — 15. 

And  it  came  to  pass  that  night,  that  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  came,  and  slew 
in  the  camp  of  the  Assyrians  a  hundred  and  eighty -five  thousand.  And  when 
he  arose  early  in  the  morning,  he  saw  all  the  bodies  of  the  dead.  4.  Kings. 
19—35. 

Heliodorus,  wishing  to  despoil  the  Temple,  was  Punished  by  Angels. 

For  there  appeared  to  them  a  horse  with  a  terrible  rider  uix)n  liim, 
adorned  with  a  very  rich  covering:  and  he  ran  fiercely  and  struck  HeUodorus 
with  his  fore-feet:  and  he  that  sat  upon  him,  seemed  to  have  armour  of  gold. 
Moreover  there  appeared  two  other  young  men  beautiful  and  strong,  bright 
and  glorious,  and  in  comely  apparel:  who  stood  by  him,  on  either  side,  and 
scourged  him  without  ceasing  with  many  stripes.-  And  Heliodorus  suddenly 
fell  to  the  ground :  and  they  took  him  up  covered  with  great  darkness:  and  hav- 
ing put  him  into  a  Utter  they  carried  him  out.     2.  Mach.  3 — 25  to  27. 

And  forthwith  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  struck  him,  (Herod)  because  he  had 
not  given  the  honor  to  God:  and  eaten  up  by  worms,  he  expired.    Acts.  12—28. 

Angels  Assist  thoa^  who  Pray. 

When  thou  didst  pray  with  tears,  and  didst  bury  the  dead,  and  didst  leave 
thy  dinner,  and  hide  the  dead  by  day  in  thy  house,  and  bury  them  by  night,  I 
offered  thy  prayer  to  the  Lord.    Tobias.  12—12. 

If  there  shall  be  an  Angel  speaking  for  him,  one  among  thousands,  to 
declare  man's  uprightness.    He  shall  have  mercy  on  him,  and  shall  say:  Do- 


ANGELS.  41 

liver  Mm,  that  he  may  not  go  down  to  corruption:  I  have  found  wlierein  I 
may  be  merciful  to  him.    Job.  33 — 38,  24. 

Angels  Offer  our  Prayers  to  God. 

And  another  Angel  came,  and  stood  before  the  altar,  having  a  golden 
censer:  and  there  was  given  to  him  much  incense,  that  he  should  offer  of  the 
prayers  of  all  saints  upon  the  golden  altar,  which  is  before  the  throne  of  God. 
And  the  smoke  of  the  incense  of  the  prayers  of  the  saints  ascended  up  bef ore- 
God,  from  the  hand  of  the  Angel.    Apoc.  8 — 3,  4. 

Angels  Honor  the  Departing  Souls. 

And  it  came  to  pass  that  the  beggar  died,  and  he  was  carried  by  the  Angels 
into  Abraham's  bosom.  And  the  rich  man  also  died  :  and  he  was  buried  in 
heU.     Luke.  16—22. 

Angels  Assist  the  Good  in  Combat. 

And  when  Josue  was  in  the  field  of  the  city  of  Jericho,  he  lifted  up  his 
eyes,  and  saw  a  man  standing  over-against  him,  holding  a  drawn  sword:  and 
he  went  to  him,  and  said:  Art  thou  one  of  ours  or  of  our  adversaries  ?  And 
he  answered:  No:  but  lam  prince  of  the  hosts  of  the  Lord,  and  now  I  am 
come.     Josue.  5 — 13,  14. 

And  the  Angel  of  God,  who  went  before  the  camp  of  Israel,  removing, 
went  behind  them  :  and  together  with  him  the  pillar  of  the  cloud,  leaving  the 
fore-part,  stood  behind,  between  the  Egyptians'  camp  and  the  camp  of  Israel: 
and  it  was  a  dark  cloud,  and  enhghtening  the  night,  so  that  they  could  not 
come  at  one  another  all  the  night.     Exod.  14 — 19.  20. 

But  he  answered:  Fear  not:  for  there  are  more  with  us  than  with  them. 
And  Eliseus  prayed,  and  said  :  Lord,  open  his  eyes,  that  he  may  see.  And 
the  Lord  opened  the  eyes  of  the  servant ;  and  he  saw  :  and  behold,  the  moun- 
tain was  full  of  horses,  and  chariots  of  fire  round  about  Ehseus.  And  the  en- 
emies came  down  to  him:  but  Eliseus  prayed  to  the  Lord,  saying  :  Strike,  I 
beseech  thee,  this  people  with  blindness.  And  the  Lord  struck  them  with 
blindness,  according  to  the  word  of  Eliseus.    4.  Kings.  6 — 16  to  18. 

My  God  hath  sent  his  Angel  and  hath  shut  up  the  mouths  of  the  lions, 
and  they  have  not  hurt  me  :  forasmuch  as  before  him  justice  hath  been 
found  in  me  :  yea  and  before  thee,  O  king,  I  have  done  no  offence.  Dan. 
6—32. 

But  when  Machabeus  and  they  that  were  with  him,  understood  that  the 
strong-holds  were  besieged,  they  and  all  the  people  besought  the  Lord  with 
lamentations  and  tears,  that  he  would  send  a  good  angel  to  save  Israel.  *  * 
And  when  they  were  going  forth  together  with  a  willing  iTund,there  appeared 
at  Jerusalem  a  horseman  going  before  them  in  white  clothing,  with  golden 
armour,  shaking  a  spear.     2.  Mach.  11 — 6,  8. 

Angels  Liberated  the  Apostles  from  Prison, 
See  Acts.     5—22  and  12—17. 

Bad  Angels  Deceive  Men. 

Now  the  serpent  was  more  subtle  than  any  of  the  beasts  of  the  earth 


42  ANGELS. 

which  the  Lord  God  had  made.  And  he  said  to  the  woman:  Why  hath  God 
commanded  you,  that  you  should  not  eat  of  every  tree  of  paradise  ?  And  the 
woman  answered  him,  saying:  Of  the  fruit  of  the  trees  that  are  in  paradise, we 
do  eat :  but  of  the  fruit  of  the  tree  wliich  is  in  the  midst  of  paradise,  God  hath 
commanded  us  that  we  should  not  eat :  and  that  we  should  not  touch  it,  lest 
perhaps  we  die.  And  the  serpent  said  to  the  woman  :  No,  you  shall  not  die 
the  death.  For  God  doth  know  that  in  what  day  soever  you  shaU  eat  thereof, 
yoiu-  eyes  shall  be  opened:  and  you  shall  be  as  gods,  knowing  good  and  evil. 
And  the  woman  saw  that  the  tree  was  good  to  eat,  and  fair  to  the  eyes,  and 
dehghtful  to  behold:  and  she  took  of  the  fi-uit  thereof,  and  did  eat,  and  gave 
to  her  husband,  who  did  eat.     Gen.  3 — 1  to  6. 

Tliat  we  may  not  be  circumvented  by  Satan:  for  we  are  not  ignorant  of 
his  devices.     2.  Cor.  2 — 11. 

Satan  himself  transformeth  himself  into  an  Angel  of  hght.     Ibid.  11 — 14. 

They  Tempt  all  Men,  Even  the  Saints. 

Now  I  will  not  speak  many  things  with  you.  For  the  prince  of  this  worid 
Cometh;  and  m  me  he  hath  not  any  tiling.    John.  14 — 30. 

Then  Jesus  was  led  by  the  spirit  into  the  desert,  to  be  tempted  by  the 
devil.    Matth.  4—1. 

And  when  all  the  temptation  was  ended,  the  devil  departed  from  hiir^ 
for  a  time.     Luke.  4 — 13. 

And  when  supper  was  done,  the  devil  having  now  put  into  the  heart  of 
Judas  the  son  of  Simon  the  Iscariot,  to  betray  him.    John.  13 — 2. 

Be  sober,  and  watch:  because  your  adversary  the  devil,  as  a  roaring  lion, 
goeth  about,  seeking  whom  he  may  devour.     1.  Peter.  5 — 8. 

Bad  Angels  Afflict  Men. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  him:  Whence  comest  thou ?  And  he  answered  and 
said:  I  have  gone  roimd  about  the  earth,  and  walked  through  it.  And  the 
Lord  said  to  him :  Hast  thou  considered  my  servant  Job,  that  there  is  none 
like  liim  in  the  earth,  a  simple  and  upright  man,  and  fearing  God,  and  avoid- 
ing evil  ?  And  Satan  answering,  said:  Doth  Job  fear  God  m  vain  ?  hast  not 
thou  made  a  fence  for  him,  and  his  house,  and  all  his  substance  round  about, 
blessed  the  works  of  his  hands,  and  .his  possession  hath  increased  on  the 
earth  ?  But  stretch  forth  thy  hand  a  little,  and  touch  aU  that  he  hath,  and 
see  if  he  blesseth  thee  not  to  thy  face.  Tlien  the  Lord  said  to  Satan:  Behold, 
all  that  he  hath  is  in  thy  hand:  only  put  not  forth* thy  hand  upon  his  person. 
And  Satan  went  forth  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord.  Now  upon  a  certain 
day  when  his  sons  and  daughters  were  eating  and  drinking  wine  in  the  house 
of  their  eldest  brother,  there  came  a  messenger  to  Job,  and  said:  The  oxen 
were  ploughing,  and  the  asses  feeding  beside  them,  and  the  Sabeans  rushed 
in,  and  took  all  away,  and  slew  the  servants  with  the  sword,  And  I  alone  have 
escaped  to  tell  thee.  And  wliile  he  was  yet  speaking,  another  came,  and  said: 
The  fire  of  God  fell  from  heaven,  and  striking  the  sheep  and  the  servants, 
hath  consmned  them,  and  I  alone  have  escaped  to  tell  thee.  And  while  he  also 
was  yet  speaking,  there  came  another,  and  said:  The  Chaldeans  made  three 
troops,  and  have  fallen  upon  the  camels,  and  •taken  them,  moreover  they 
have  slain  the  servants  with  the  sword,  and  I  alone  have  escaped  to  tell  thee. 


ANGELS.  43 

He  was  yet  speaking,  and  behold  another  came  in,  and  said:  Thy  sons  and 
daughters  were  eating  and  drinking  wine  in  the  house  of  their  elder  brother, 
a  violent  wind  came  on  a  sudden  from  the  side  of  the  desert,  and  shook  the 
four  corners  of  the  house,  and  it  fell  upon  thy  children,  and  they  are  dead, 
and  I  alone  have  escaped  to  tell  thee.  Then  Job  rose  up,  and  rent  his  gar- 
ments, and  having  shaven  his  head,  fell  down  upon  the  ground,  and  warsliip- 
ped.    Job.  1—7  to  20. 

So  Satan  went  forth  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord,  and  struck  Job  with  a 
very  grievous  ulcer,  from  the  sole  of  the  foot  even  to  the  top  of  his  head: 
and  he  took  a  potsherd  and  scraped  the  corrupt  matter,  sitting  on  a  dunghill. 
Ibid.  2—7,  8. 

There  is  no  power  upon  earth  that  can  be  compared  with  him  who  was 
made  to  fear  no  one.  He  beholdeth  every  high  thing,  he  is  king  over  all  the 
children  of  pride.     Ibid.  41 — 24,  25. 

There  are  spirits  that  are  created  for  vengeance,  and  in  their  fury  they 
lay  on  grievous  torments:  in  the  time  of  destruction  they  shall  pour  out  their 
force:  and  they  shall  appease  the  wrath  of  him  that  made  them.  Eccli.  39 — 
33,  34. 

Evil  Spirits  Render  Men  Blind  and  Dumb. 

Then  was  brought  unto  him  one  possessed  with  a  devil,  blind  and  dumb: 
and  he  healed  him,  so  that  he  both  spoke  and  saw.     Matth.  12 — 22. 

And  lo,  a  spirit  seizeth  him,  and  he  suddenly  crieth  out,  and  he  throweth 
him  down,  and  teareth  him  so  that  he  foameth,  and,  bruising  him,  hardly 
departeth  from  him.     Luke.  9 — 39. 

Their  Power  Limited  by  Ood,  lest  they  Would  do  all  they  Will. 

Then  the  Lord  said  to  Satan:  Behold,  all  that  he  hath  is  in  thy  hand: 
only  put  not  forth  thy  hand  upon  his  person.  And  Satan  went  forth  from  the 
presence  of  the  Lord.     Job.  1 — 12. 

They  could  not  Enter  the  Sivine  unless  Permitted. 

And  the  devils  besought  him,  saying:  If  thou  cast  us  out  hence,  send  vis 
into  the  herd  of  swine.  And  he  said  to  them:  Go.  And  they,  going  out, 
went  into  the  swine;  and  behold,  the  whole  herd  ran  violently  down  a  steep 
place  into  the  sea,  and  perished  in  the  waters.     Matth.  8 — 31,  32. 

And  the  Lord  said:  Simon,  Simon,  behold,  Satan  hath  desired  to  have 
you,  that  he  may  sift  you  as  wheat:  but  I  have  prayed  for  thee,  that  thy 
faith  fail  not:  and  thou  being  once  converted,  confirm  thy  brethren.  Luke. 
22—31,32. 

They  are  Repelled  by  Men  with  the  Assistance  of  Grace. 

And  may  the  God  of  peace  crush  Satan  speedily  under  your  feet.  The 
grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  with  you.     Rom.  16 — 20, 

Give  not  place  to  the  devil.     Ephes.  4 — 27. 

Put  you  on  the  armour  of  God,  that  you  may  be  able  to  stand  against  the 
.snai'es  of  the  devil.     Ibid.  6 — 11. 


44  ANGELS. 

Be  subject,  therefore,  to  God:  but  resist  the  de^il,  and  he  will  fly  from 
you.     James.  4 — 7. 

I  write  to  you,  infants,  because  you  have  known  the  Father.  I  write 
to  you,  yoiing  men,  because  you  are  strong,  and  the  word  of  God  abideth  in 
you,  and  you  have  overcome  the  wicked  one.    1.  John.  2 — 14. 

They  are  Expelled  by  God. 

And  when  evening  was  come,  they  brought  to  him  many  that  were  pos- 
sessed with  devils:  and  he  cast  out  the  spirit  with  his  word:  and  all  that  were 
sick  he  healed.     Matth.  8 — 16. 

And  when  they  were  gone  out,behold,they  brought  to  him  a  dumb  man  pos- 
sessed with  a  devil.  And  the  devil  being  cast  out,  the  dumb  man  spoke,  and  the 
multitude  wondered, saying:  The  like  was  never  seen  in  Israel.  Ibid.  9 — 32,33. 

Expelled  by  Men. 

And  when  he  had  called  his  twelve  disciples  together,  he  gave  them  power 
over  imclean  spirits,  to  cast  them  out,  and  to  heal  all  manner  of  diseases,  and 
aU  manner  of  sicknesses.     Matth.  10 — 1. 

And  he  gave  them  piower  to  heal  sicknesses  and  to  cast  out  devils.  Mark. 
3—15. 

Then,  having  called  together  the  twelve  apostles,  he  gave  them  power 
and  authority  over  all  devils,  and  to  cure  diseases.     Luke.  9 — 1. 

And  the  seventy-two  retiuTied  with  joy,  saying:  Lord,  the  devils  also  are 
subject  to  us  in  thy  name.     Ibid.  10 — 17. 

Now,  if  I  cast  out  devils  in  Beelzebub;  in  whom  do  your  children  cast 
them  out  ?  Therefore  they  shaU  be  yoiu*  judges.  But  if  I,  in  the  finger  of  God, 
cast  out  devils;  doubtless  the  kingdom  of  Grod  is  come  upon  you.  Ibid. 
11—19,  20. 

And  God  wrought  special  miracles  by  the  hand  of  Paul.  So  that  even 
there  were  brought  from  his  body  to  the  sick,  handkerchiefs  and  aprons,  and 
the  diseases  departed  from  them,  and  the  wicked  spirits  went  out  of  them. 
Now  some  of  the  Jewish  exorcists,  who  went  about,  attempted  to  invoke, 
over  them  that  had  evil  spirits,  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  saying:  I  conjure 
you  by  Jesus  whom  Paul  preacheth.  And  there  were  certain  men,  seven 
sons  of  Sceva  a  Jew,  a  chief  priest,  who  did  this.  But  an  evil  spirit  answering, 
said  to  them:  Jesus  I  know,  and  Paul  I  know;  but  who  are  you?  And  the  man 
in  whom  the  evil  spirit  was,  leaping  upon  them,  and  mastering  them  both, 
prevailed  against  them,  so  that  they  fled  out  of  that  house  naked  and  wound- 
ed.   Acts.  19—11  to  16. 

Ruin  of  Angels. 

I  have  seen  those  who  work  iniquity,  and  sow  sorrows,  and  reap  them, 
perishing  by  the  blast  of  Qod,  and  consumed  by  the  spirit  of  his  \^Tath. 
Job.  4—8,  9. 

Thou  wast  perfect  in  thy  ways  from  the  day  of  thy  creation,  until  iniqui- 
ty was  foimd  in  thee.  By  the  multitude  of  thy  merchandise,  thy  inner  parts 
were  filled  with  iniquity,  and  thou  hast  sinned:  and  I  cast  thee  out  from  the 
mountain  of  God,  and  destroy  thee,  O  covering  cherub,  out  of  the  Audst  of 


ANGER.  45 

the  stones  of  fire.  And  thy  heart  was  lifted  up  with  thy  beauty:  thou  hast 
lost  thy  wisdom  in  thy  beauty:  I  have  cast  thee  to  the  ground:  I  have  set  thee 
before  the  face  of  kings,  that  they  might  behold  thee.  Thou  hast  defiled  thy 
sanctuaries  by  the  multitude  of  thy  iniquities,  and  by  the  iniquity  of  thy  traf- 
fic: therefore  I  will  bring  forth  a  fire  from  the  midst  of  thee,  to  devour  thee, 
and  I  will  make  thee  as  ashes  upon  the  earth  in  the  sight  of  all  that  see  thee. 
Ezech.  28—15  to  19. 

You  are  of  your  father,  the  devil;  and  the  desires  of  your  father  you  will 
do.  He  was  a  murderer  from  the  begimiing,  ajid  he  abode  not  in  the  truth: 
because  truth  is  not  in  him.  When  he  speaketh  a  lie,  he  speaketh  of  his  own: 
for  he  is  a  liar,  and  the  father  thereof.     John.  8 — 44. 

For  if  God  spared  not  the  Angels  that  sinned,  out  havuig  cast  them  down 
into  the  place  of  torments  dehvered  them  into  the  chains  of  hell  to  be  tor- 
mented, to  be  reserved  unto  judgment.     2.  Peter.  2 — 4. 

And  the  Angels,  who  kept  not  their  principality,  but  forsook  their  own 
habitation,  he  hath  reserved  in  everlasting  chains  under  darkness,  unto  the 
judgment  of  the  great  day.    Jude.  1 — 6. 

Doctors  and  Preachers  Called  Angels. 

Behold,  they  that  see  shaU  cry  without:  the  Angels  of  p«ace  shall  weep 
bitterly.     Isa.  33—7. 

For  the  lips  of  the  priest  shall  keep  knowledge;  and  they  shall  seek  the 
law  at  his  mouth:  because  he  is  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  of  Hosts.  Malach.  2 — 7. 

Behold,  I  send  my  Angel,  and  he  shall  prepare  the  way  before  my  face. 
And  presently  the  Lord  whom  you  seek,  and  the  Angel  of  the  testament,  whom 
you  desire,  shall  come  to  his  temple.     Ibid.  3 — 1. 

But  what  went  you  out  to  see  ?  a  prophet?  yea,  I  teU  you;  and  more  than 
prophet.  For  tliis  is  he  of  whom  it  is  written:  behold,!  send  my  Angel  before 
thy  face,  who  shall  pi"ej)are  thy  way  before  thee.     Matth.  11 — 9,  10. 

To  the  Angel  of  the  church  of  Ephesus  write:  These  things  saith  he,  who 
holdeth  the  seven  stars  in  his  right  hand,  who  walketh  in  the  midst  of  the 
seven  golden  candlesticks:  *  *  and  to  the  Angel  of  the  church  of  Smyrna 
write:  these  things  saith  the  First  and  the  Last;  who  was  dead,  and  liveth. 
*  *  And  to  the  Angel  of  the  church  of  Pergamus  write:  These  things  saith 
he  that  hath  the  sharp  two  edged-sword.  *  *  And  to  the  Angel  of  the  church 
of  Thyatira  write:  These  things  saith  the  Son  of  God.  Apoc.  2 — 1,  8,  12,  and 
18.    See  also  Chap.  3 — 1,  7  and  14. 

ANGER. 

Of  God. 

Thou  hast  put  down  thy  adversaries:  thou  hast  sent  thy  wrath,  which 
hath  devoured  them  like  stubble.     Exod.  15 — 7. 

In  the  mean  time  there  arose  a  murmuring  of  the  people  against  the 
Lord,  as  it  were  repining  at  their  fatigue.  And  when  the  Lord  heard  it  he 
was  angry.  And  the  fire  of  the  Lord  being  kindled  against  them,  devoured 
them  that  were  at  the  uttermost  part  of  the  camp.  And  when  the  people 
cried  to  Moses,  Moses  prayed  to  the  Lord,  and  the  fire  was  swallowed  up.  And 
he  called  the  name  of  that  place.  The  burning:  for  that  the  fire  of  the  Lord 
had  been  kindled  against  them.     Num.  11 — 1  to  4. 


46  ANGER. 

Neither  is  his  (God's)  indignation  against  the  people  to  be  wondered  at, 
since  the  Lord  was  angrj'  with  me  (Moses)  also  on  your  account,  and  said: 
Neither  shalt  thou  go  in  thither  (to  the  promised  land.)    Deut.  1 — 37. 

Beware  lest  perhaps  yoiu*  heart  be  deceived,  and  you  depart  from  the 
Lord,  and  serve  strange  gods,  and  adore  them:  and  the  Lord  being  angry 
shut  up  heaven,  that  the  rain  come  not  down,  nor  the  earth  yield  her  fniit, 
and  you  perish  quickly  from  the  excellent  land,  which  the  Lord  wiU  give  you. 
Ibid.  11—16,  17. 

Let  their  lives  be  saved,  lest  the  wrath  of  the  Lord  be  stirred  up  against 
us,  if  we  should  be  forsworn.    Josue.  9 — 20. 

And  the  Lord  was  angry  with  Solomon:  because  his  mind  was  turned 
away  from  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel,  who  had  appeared  to  him  twice. 
3.  Kings.  11—9. 

Thou  helpest  the  imgodly,  and  thou  art  joined  in  friendship  with  them 
that  hate  the  Lord;  and  therefore  thou  didst  deserve  indeed  the  wrath  of  the 
Lord.     2.  Paral.  19—2. 

Go,  and  pray  to  the  Lord  for  me,  and  for  the  remnant  of  Israel,  and  Juda, 
concerning  all  the  words  of  this  book  which  is  found:  for  the  great  wrath  of 
the  Lord  hath  fallen  upon  us,  because  our  fathers  have  not  kept  the  words  of 
the  Lord,  to  do  all  things  that  are  written  in  this  book.     Ibid.  34 — 21. 

All  that  belongeth  to  the  rights  of  the  God  of  heaven,  let  it  be  given 
dihgently  in  the  house  of  the  God  of  heaven;  lest  his  wrath  should  be  en- 
kindled against  the  realm  of  the  king,  and  of  his  sons.     1.  Esdras.  7 — 23. 

And  they  ate,  and  were  filled,  and  became  fat,  and  abounded  with  delight 
in  thy  great  goodness.     But  they  provoked  thee  to  wTath.     2.  Esdras.  9 — 25,  26. 

God,  whose  wrath  no  man  can  resist,  and  under  whom  they  stoop  that 
bear  up  the  world.    Job.  9 — 13. 

And  after  the  Lord  had  spoken  these  words  to  Job,  he  said  to  Eliphas  the 
Themanite:  My  wrath  is  kindled  against  thee,  and  against  thy  two  friends, 
because  you  have  not  spoken  the  thing  that  is  right  before  me,  as  my  servant 
Job  hath.     Ibid.  42—7. 

Then  shaU  he  speak  to  them  in  his  anger.  *  *  Embrace  discipline,  lest 
at  any  time  the  Lord  be  angry,  and  you  perish  from  the  just  way.  Psalm. 
2—5  and  12. 

O  Lord,  rebuke  me  not  in  thy  indignation,  nor  chastise  me  in  thj'  wrath. 
Ibid.  6—2. 

Who  knoweth  the  power  of  thy  anger,  and  for  thy  fear  can  number  thy 
wrath.    Ibid.  89—11. 

Your  mother  is  confounded  exceedingly;  and  she  that  bore  you  is  made 
even  with  the  dust:  behold,  she  shall  be  the  last  among  the  nations,  a  wilder- 
ness unpassable,  and  dry.  Because  of  the  wrath  of  the  Lord  it  shall  not  be 
inhabited,  but  shall  be  wholly  desolate:  every  one  that  shall  pass  by  Babylon, 
shall  be  astonished,  and  shall  hiss  at  all  her  plagues.  Jerem.  50 — 12,  13. 
See  Matth.  8—34;  and  Luke.  14—21. 

He  that  believeth  in  the  Son,  hath  life  everla-sting:  But  he  that  believeth 
not  the  Son,  shall  not  see  life;  but  the  wrath  of  God  abideth  on  him.  John. 
8—36. 

But  according  to  thy  hardness,  and  impenitent  heart,  thou  treasurest  up 
to  thyself  wrath,  against  the  day  of  wrath,  and  revelation  of  the  just  judg- 
ment of  God.    Rom.  2 — 5.    See  Apocal.  Chap.  6. 


ANGER.  47 

Anger  of  Man.    Its  Evil  Effects. 

But  to  Cain  and  his  offerings  he  had  no  respect:  and  Cain  was  exceeding 
angry,  and  his  countenance  fell.     Gen.  4 — 5. 

And  Saul  was  exceeding  angry,  and  this  word  was  displeasing  in  liis 
eyes:  and  he  said:  They  have  given  David  ten  thousands,  and  to  me  they 
have  given  but  a  thousand:  what  can  he  have  more  but  the  kingdom?  And 
Saul  did  not  look  on  David  with  a  good  eye  from  that  day  and  forward. 

1.  Kings.  18—8,  9. 

And  Achab  came  into  his  house  angi-y  and  fretting,  because  of  the  word 
that  Naboth  the  Jesrahelite  had  spoken  to  him,  saying:  I  will  not  give  thee 
the  inheritance  of  my  fathers.  And  casting  himself  upon  his  bed,  he  turned 
away  his  face  to  the  wall,  and  would  eat  no  bread.     8.  Kings.  21 — 4. 

Naaman  was  angry,  and  went  away  saying:  I  thought  he  would  have 
come  out  to  me,  and  standing  would  have  invoked  the  name  of  the  Lord  his 
God,  and  touched  with  his  hand  the  place  of  the  leprosy,  and  healed  me. 
4.  Kings.  5 — 11. 

And  Asa  was  angry  with  the  seer,  and  commanded  him  to  be  put  in  prison: 
for  he  was  greatly  enraged  because  of  this  thing:  and  he  put  to  death  many 
of  the  people  at  that  time.     2.  Paral.  16 — 10. 

And  Ozias  was  angry;  and  holding  in  his  hand  the  censer  to  bum  incense, 
threatened  the  priests.  And  presently  there  arose  a  leprosy  in  his  forehead 
before  the  priests,  and  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  at  the  altar  of  incense.  Ibid. 
26—19. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  that  when  Sanaballat  heard  that  we  were  building 
the  wall,  he  was  angry:  and  being  moved  exceedingly,  he  scoffed  at  the  Jews. 

2.  Esdras.  4—1. 

And  when  king  Sennacherib  was  come  back  fleeing  from  Judea  by  reason 
of  the  slaughter  that  God  had  made  about  him  for  his  blasphemy,  and  being 
angry  slew  many  of  the  childi-en  of  Israel,  Tobias  buried  their  bodies.  Tobias. 
1—21. 

{Tobias  said  to  his  wife:)  Take  heed,  lest  perhaps  it  be  stolen;  restore  ye 
it  to  its  owner;  for  it  is  not  lawful  for  us  either  to  eat  or  to  touch  anytliing 
that  Cometh  by  theft.  At  these  words  his  wife  being  angry  answered:  It  is 
evident  thy  hope  is  come  to  nothing,  and  thy  alms  now  appear.  And  with 
these,  and  other  such  like  words  she  upbraided  him.     Ibid.  2 — 21  to  23. 

Now  when  Aman  had  heai-d  this,  and  had  proved  by  experience  that 
Mardochai  did  not  bend  his  knee  to  him,  nor  worship  him,  he  was  exceedingly 
angry.  And  he  counted  it  as  nothing  to  lay  his  hands  upon  Mardochai  alone: 
for  he  had  heard  that  he  was  of  the  nation  of  the  Jews;  and  he  chose  rather 
to  destroy  aU  the  nation  of  the  Jews  that  were  in  the  kingdom  of  Assuerus. 
Esther.  3—5,  6. 

Anger  indeed  killeth  the  foohsh,  and  envy  slayeth  the  little  one.  Job. 
5—2. 

And  Ehu  the  son  of  Barachel  the  Buzite,  of  the  kindred  of  Ram,  was 
angry  and  was  moved  to  indignation:  now  he  was  angry  against  Job,  because 
he  said  he  was  just  before  God.  And  he  was  angry  with  his  friends,  because 
they  had  not  found  a  reasonable  answer,  but  only  had  condemned  Job.  Ibid. 
32—2,  3. 

Be  ye  angry,  and  sin  not.     Psalm.  4 — 5. 

Cease  from  anger,  and  leave  rage.     Ibid.  36—8. 


48  ANGER. 

A  fool  immediately  showeth  liis  anger:  but  he  that  dissembleth  injuries 
is  wise.     trov.  12 — 16. 

Somidness  of  heart  is  the  life  of  the  flesh:  but  envy  is  the  rottenness  of 
the  bones.     Ibid.  14—30. 

A  passionate  man  stirreth  up  strifes:  he  that  is  patient  appeaseth  those 
that  are  stirred  up.     Ibid.  15 — 18. 

An  evil  man  always  seeketh  quarrels:  but  a  cruel  angel  shall  be  sent 
against  him.  *  *  He  that  studieth  discords,  loveth  quarrels:  and  he  that 
exalteth  his  door,  seeketh  rum.     Ibid.  17 — 11  and  19. 

He  that  is  impatient,  shaU  suffer  damage:  and  when  he  shall  take  away 
he  shall  add  another  thing.     Ibid.  19 — 19. 

Be  not  a  friend  to  an  angry  man:  and  do  not  walk  with  a  fiuious  man: 
lest  perhaps  thou  learn  his  ways,  and  take  scandal  to  thy  soul.  Ibid.  23 — 
24,  25. 

It  is  better  to  dwell  in  a  wUdemess,  than  with  a  quarrelsome  and  passion- 
ate woman.     Ibid.  21 — 19. 

As  coals  are  to  burning  coals,  and  wood  to  fire,  so  an  angrj-  man  stirreth 
up  strife.     Ibid.  26—21. 

A  stone  is  heavy,  and  sand  weighty:  but  the  anger  of  a  fool  is  heavier 
than  them  both.  Anger  hath  no  mercy,  nor  fury  when  it  breaketh  forth: 
and  who  can  bear  the  violence  of  one  provoked  ?    Ibid.  27 — 3,  4. 

A  passionate  man  provoketh  quarrels:  and  he  that  is  easily  stirred  up  to 
wrath,  shall  be  more  prone  to  sm.     Ibid.  29 — 22. 

And  he  that  strongly  squeezeth  the  paps  to  braig  out  milk,  straineth  out 
butter:  and  he  that  \'iolently  bloweth  his  nose,  bringeth  out  blood:  and  he  that 
provoketh  wrath,  bringeth  forth  strife.     Ibid.  30 — 33. 

Be  not  quickly  angry:  for  anger  resteth  in  the  bosom  of  a  fool.  Ekjcles. 
7—10. 

But  when  the  unjust  (Cain)  went  away  from  her  in  his  anger,  he  perished 
by  the  fury  wherewith  he  murdered  his  brother.    Wisdom.  10 — 3. 

For  he  that  is  without  feai*  caimot  be  justified:  for  the  v»Tath  of  liis  liigh 
spii-its  is  his  ruin.     EccU.  1 — 28. 

There  is  a  lymg  rebuke  in  the  anger  of  an  injurious  man:  and  there  is 
a  judgment  that  is  not  allowed  to  be  good:  and  there  is  one  that  holdeth  his 
peace:  he  is  wise.  Ibid.  19 — 28. 

How  much  better  it  is  to  reprove,  than  to  be  angry,  and  not  to  hinder  him 
that  confesseth  in  prayer?    Ibid.  20 — 1. 

Tliere  is  no  head  worse  than  the  head  of  a  serpent:  and  there  is  no  anger 
above  the  anger  of  a  woman.  It  will  be  more  agreeable  to  abide  with  a  Uon 
and  a  dragon,  than  to  Uwell  with  a  wicked  woman.     Ibid.  25 — 22,  23. 

A  woman's  anger,  and  impudence,  and  confusion  is  great.     Ibid.  25 — 29. 

Remember  thy  last  things,  and  let  enmity  cease:  for  corruption  and  death 
hang  over  in  his  commandments.  Remember  the  fear  of  Grod;  and  be  not 
angiy  with  thy  neighbour.  Remember  the  covenant  of  the  most  High,  and 
overlook  the  ignorance  of  thy  neighbour.  Refrain  from  strife;  and  thou  shalt 
diminish  thy  sins:  for  a  passionate  man  kindleth  strife:  and  a  sinful  man  will 
trouble  his  friends,  and  bring  in  debate  in  the  midst  of  them  that  are  at  peace. 
For  as  the  wood  of  the  forest  is,  so  the  fire  bumeth:  and  as  a  man's  strength 
is,  so  shall  his  anger  be:  and  accordmg  to  liis  riches  he  shall  increase  his 
anger.  A  hasty  contention  kindleth  a  fire:  and  a  hasty  quarrel  sheddeth 
blood:  and  a  tongue  that  beareth  witness  bringeth  death.     If  thou  blow  the 


ANGER.  49 

spark,  it  shall  burn  as  a  fire:  and  if  thou  spit  upon  it,  it  shall  be  quenched: 
both  come  out  of  the  mouth.     Ibid.  28 — 6  to  14. 

Envy  and  anger  shorten  a  man's  days:  and  pensiveness  wiU  bring  old  age 
before  tlie  time.     Ibid.  30—26. 

The  princes  of  Juda  thinking  Jeremias  was  fleeing  to  the  Chaldeans, 
were  angry  with  him;  and  they  beat  him,  and  cast  him  into  the  prison  that  was 
in  the  house  of  Jonathan  the  scribe:  for  he  was  chief  over  the  prison.  Jerem, 
37—14. 

For  the  thing  that  thou  askest,  O  king,  is  difficult:  nor  can  any  one  be 
found  that  can  shew  it  before  the  kmg,  except  the  gods,  whose  conversation 
is  not  with  men.  Upon  hearing  this,  the  king  in  fury,  and  in  great  wrath, 
commanded  that  all  the  wise  men  of  Babylon  should  be  put  to  death.  And 
the  decree  being  gone  forth,  the  wise  men  were  slain:  and  Daniel  and  his 
companions  were  sought  for,  to  be  put  to  death.     Dan.  2 — 11  12,  13. 

Then  was  Nabuchodonosor  filled  with  fury;  and  the  countenance  of  his 
face  was  changed  against  Sidrach,  Misach,  and  Abdenago;  and  he  commanded 
that  the  furnace  should  be  heated  seven  times  more  than  it  had  been  accus- 
tomed to  be  heated.  And  he  conunanded  the  strongest  men  that  were  in  his 
army,  to  bind  the  feet  of  Sidrach,  Misach,  and  Abdenago,  and  to  cast  them 
into  the  furnace  of  burning  fire.     Ibid.  3 — 19,  20. 

And  Jonas  was  exceedingly  troubled,  and  was  angry.  *  *  And  the 
Lord  said  to  Jonas:  Dost  thou  thuik  thou  hast  reason  to  be  angry,  for  the 
ivj'-?  And  he  said:  I  am  angry  with  reason  even  unto  death.  Jonas.  4 — 1 
and  9. 

And  they  that  led  him,  and  had  been  a  little  before  more  mild,  were 
changed  to  ^vrath  for  the  words  he  had  sjioken,  which  they  thought  were 
uttered  out  of  arrogancy.     2.  Mach.  6 — 29. 

Then  the  king  being  incensed  with  anger,  raged  against  him  more  cruelly 
than  all  the  rest,  taking  it  greviously  that  he  was  mocked.     Ibid.  7 — 39. 

Antiochus  having  failed  to  captur'e  Persepolis:  and  swelling  with  auger, 
he  thought  to  revenge  upon  the  Jews  the  injury  done  by  them  that  had  put 
him  to  flight.  And  therefore  he  commanded  his  chariot  to  be  driven,  without 
stopping  in  his  journey,  the  judgment  of  heaven  urging  him  forward,  because 
he  had  spoken  so  proudly,  that  he  would  come  to  Jerusalem,  and  make  it  a 
common  burying-place  of  the  Jews.     Ibid.  9 — 4. 

Then  Herod,  perceiving  that  he  was  deluded  by  the  wdse  men,  was  ex- 
ceeding angry;  and,  sendmg,  killed  all  the  men-children  that  were  in  Bethle- 
hem, and  in  all  the  confines  thereof,  from  two  years  old  and  under,  according 
to  the  time  which  he  had  diligently  inquired  of  the  wise  men.     Matth.  2 — 16. 

You  have  heard  that  it  was  said  to  them  of  old:  Thou  shalt  not  kill. 
And  whosoever  shall  kill,  shall  be  guilty  of  the  judgment:  but  I  say  to  you, 
that  whosoever  is  angry  with  his  brother,  shall  be  guilty  of  the  judgment. 
And  whosoever  shall  say  to  his  brother,  Raca,  shall  be  guilty  of  the  council. 
And  whosoever  shall  say,  Tliou  fool,  shall  be  guilty  of  hell  fire.     Ibid.  5 — 21,  82. 

Idolatry,  witchcraft,  enmities,  contentions,  emulations,  wrath,  quarrels, 
dissensions,  sects,  envy,  murders,  drunkenness,  revellings,  and  such  like:  of 
the  which  I  foretell  you  as  I  have  foretold  to  you,  that  they  who  do  such 
things  shall  not  obtain  the  kingdom  of  God.     Galat.  5 — 20,  21. 

Be  angrj^and  sin  not:  let  not  the  sun  do  down  upon  your  anger.  Ephes. 
4—26. 


50  ANGER. 

But  now  put  you  also  all  away:  anger,  indignation,  malice,  blasphemy, 
filthy  speech  out  of  your  mouth,     Coloss.  3 — 8. 

For  a  bishop  must  be  without  crime,  as  a  steward  of  God;  not  proud,  not 
subject  to  anger,  not  given  to  wine,  no  striker,  not  greedy  of  filthy  lucre. 
Titus.  1—7. 

You  know,  my  dearest  brethren:  and  let  every  man  be  swift  to  hear;  but 
slow  to  speak,  and  slow  to  anger.  For  the  anger  of  man  worketh  not  the  jus- 
tice of  God.     James.  1—19,  20. 

Anger  is  easily  Assuaged. 

A  mild  answer  breaketh  wrath:  but  a  harsh  word  stirreth  up  fury.  Prov. 
15—1. 

He  that  putteth  a  fool  to  silence,  appeaseth  anger.    Ihid.  26 — 10. 

Anger  to  be  Avoided, 

Therefore  let  not  anger  overcome  thee,  to  oppress  any  man:  neither  let 
multitude  of  gifts  turn  thee  aside.     Job.  36 — 18. 

Be  not  a  friend  to  an  angry  man;  and  do  not  walk  with  a  furious  man: 
lest  perhaps  thou  learn  his  ways.     Prov.  32 — 24,  25. 

Be  not  quickly  angry:  for  anger  resteth  in  the  bosom  of  a  fool.  Eccles. 
7—10. 

Remove  anger  from  thy  heart,  and  put  away  evil  from  thy  flesh.  Ibid. 
11—10. 

Revenge  not  yourselves,  my  dearly  beloved,  but  give  place  to  wrath;  for 
it  is  written:  Revenge  is  mine,  I  will  repay,  saith  the  Lord.     Rom.  12 — 19. 

Let  all  bittemess,and  anger,and  indignation, and  clamour,and  blasphemy, 
be  taken  away  from  you,  with  all  maUce.  And  be  ye  kind  one  to  another, 
merciful,  forgiving  one  another,  even  as  God  hath  forgiven  you  in  Christ. 
Ephes.  4—31,  32. 

Quarrel  not  with  a  passionate  man,  and  go  not  into  the  desert  with  a  bold 
man:  for  blood  is  as  nothing  in  his  sight;  and  where  there  is  no  help  he  will 
overthrow  thee.    Eccli.  8 — 19. 

Anger  Arising  from  Zeal.    (See  also  Zeal.) 

When  Moses  spoke  to  Pharao  who  would  not  hear  him:  He  went  out  from 
Pharao  exceeding  angry.  But  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Pharao  will  not  hear 
you,  that  many  signs  may  be  done  in  the  land  of  Egypt.     Exod.  11 — 9. 

Moses  commnnded  that  none  of  the  manna  should  be  left  till  morning:  and 
they  hearkened  not  to  him;  but  some  of  them  left  until  the  morning:  and  it 
began  to  be  full  with  worms,  and  it  putrified:  and  Moses  was  angry  with 
them.     Ibid.  16—19,  20. 

And  when  he  came  nigh  to  the  camp,  he  saw  the  calf  .and  the  dances:  and 
being  very  angry,  he  threw  the  tables  out  of  his  hand,  and  broke  them  at  the 
foot  of  the  mount.    Ibid.  32—19. 

While  these  things  were  a  doing,  when  Moses  sought  for  the  buck-goat, 
that  had  been  offered  for  sin,  he  found  it  burnt:  and  being  angry  with  Eleazar 
and  Ithamar,  the  sons  of  Aaron  that  were  left,  he  said:  Why  did  you  not  eat 
in  the  holy  place  the  sacrifice  for  sin,  wliich  is  most  holy,  and  given  to  you, 


ANTICHRIST.  51 

that  you  may  bear  the  iniquity  of  the  people,  and  may  pray  for  them  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord.     Levit.  10—16,  17. 

Moses  seeing  the  rebellion  of  Core  and  his  companions  iras  very  angry,  and: 
said  to  the  Lord:  Respect  not  their  sacrifices:  thou  knowest  that  I  have  not 
taken  of  them  so  much  as  a  young  ass  at  any  time,  nor  liave  injured  any  of 
them.     Num.  16 — 15. 

And  Jonathan  answering  Saul  his  father,  said:  Why  shall  he  die?  what 
hath  he  done  ?  and  Sa\il  caught  up  a  spear  to  strike  him.  And  Jonathan  un- 
derstood that  it  was  determined  by  his  father  to  kill  David.  So  Jonathan 
rose  from  the  table  in  great  anger,  and  did  not  eat  bread  on  the  second  day 
after  the  new  moon.  For  he  was  grieved  for  David,  because  his  father  had 
put  him  to  confusion.     1.  Kings.  20 — 32  to  34. 

W] ten  he  heard  the  parable  of  Nathan:  David's  anger  being  exceedingly 
kindled  against  that  man,  he  said  to  Nathan:  As  the  Lord  liveth,  the  man 
that  hath  done  this  is  a  child  of  death.     2.  Kings.  12 — 5. 

And  the  man  of  God  was  angry  with  Mm,  and  said:  If  thouhadst  smitten 
five  or  six  or  seven  times,  thou  hadst  smitten  Syria  even  to  utter  destruction: 
Bvit  now  three  times  shalt  thou  smite  it.    4.  Kings.  13 — 19. 

Nehemias  hearing  the  complaints  of  the  people  on  account  of  the  usury  of 
the  rich,  said:  I  was  exceeding  angry,  when  I  heard  their  cry.  2.  Esdras.  5 — 6. 

ANTICHRIST. 

And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  me,  saying:  Son  of  man,  set  thy  face 
against  Gog,  the  land  of  Magog,  the  chief  prince  of  Mosoch  and  Thubal:  and 
prophesy  of  him;  and  say  to  him:  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God:  Behold,  I  come 
against  thee,  O  Gog,  the  chief  prince  of  Mosoch  and  Thubal.  And  I  will  timi 
thee  about,  and  I  will  put  a  bit  in  thy  jaws;  and  I  wiU  bring  thee  forth,  and 
all  thy  army,  horse  and  horsemen  all  clothed  wdth  coats  of  mail,  a  great  mul- 
titude, armed  with  spears  and  shields  and  swords.  *  *  And  thou  shalt  come 
upon  my  people  of  Israel  like  a  cloud, to  cover  the  earth.  Thou  shalt  be  in  the 
latter  days,  and  I  will  bring  thee  upon  mj  land:  that  the  nations  may  know 
me,  when  I  shall  be  sanctified  in  thee,  O  Gog,  before  their  eyes.  Thus  saith 
the  Lord  God:  Thou  then  art  he, of  whom  I  have  spoken  in  the  days  of  old,  by 
my  servants  the  prophets  of  Israel,  who  prophesied  in  the  days  of  those  times 
that  I  would  bring  thee  upon  them.  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day,  in 
the  day  of  the  coming  of  Gog  upon  the  land  of  Israel,  saith  the  Lord  God, 
that  my  indignation  shall  come  up  in  my  wrath.  And  I  have  spoken  in  my 
zeal,  and  in  the  fire  of  my  anger,  that  in  that  day  there  shall  be  a  great  com- 
motion upon  the  land  of  Israel.  Ezech.  Chap.  38 — 1  to  4  and  16  to  19.  See  also 
Chap.  39. 

After  this  I  beheld  in  the  vision  of  the  night,  and  lo,  a  fourth  beast,  terri- 
ble and  wonderful,  and  exceeding  strong:  it  had  great  iron  teeth,  eatmg  and 
breaking  in  i)ieces,  and  treading  down  the  rest  with  its  feet:  and  it  was  un- 
Uke  to  the  other  beasts  which  I  had  seen  before  it,  and  had  ten  horns.  I  con- 
sidered the  horns,  and  behold,  another  little  horn  sprung  out  of  the  midst  of 
them:  and  three  of  the  first  horns  were  plucked  up  at  the  presence  thereof: 
and  behold, eyes  like  the  eyes  of  a  man  were  in  this  horn,  and  a  mouth  speak- 
ing gieat  things.  *  *  After  this  I  would  diligently  learn  concerning  the 
fourtli  beast,  which  was  very  different  from  all,  and  exceedingly  terrible:  liis 
teeth  and  claws  were  of  iron:  he  devom-ed  and  broke  in  pieces:  and  the  rest 

4 


53  ANTICHRIST. 

he  stamijed  upon  with  his  feet.     Dan.  7 — 7,  8  and  19. 

And  after  their  reign,  when  uiiquities  shall  be  grown  up,  there  shall  arise 
a  king  of  a  shameless  face,  and  vmderstanding  dark  sentences.  And  his  power 
shall  be  strengthened,  but  not  by  his  own  force:  and  he  shall  lay  all  things 
waste,  and  shaU  prosper,  and  do  more  than  can  be  beheved.  And  he  shall  de- 
stroy the  mighty,  and  the  people  of  the  saints,  accorduig  to  his  wUl:  and  craft 
shall  be  successful  m  his  hand:  and  his  heart  shall  be  puffed  up;  and  in  the 
abundance  of  aU  things  he  shall  kill  many:  and  he  shall  rise  up  against  the 
prince  of  princes,  and  shall  be  broken  without  hand.     Ibid.  8 — 23  to  25. 

And  he  shall  confirm  the  covenant  with  many,  in  one  week:  and  in 
the  half  of  the  week  the  victim  and  the  sacrifice  shall  faU:  and  there  shall  be 
in  the  temple  the  abomination  of  desolation:  and  the  desolation  shall  continue 
even  to  the  consummation,  and  to  the  end.     Dan.  9 — 27. 

But  at  that  time  shall  Michael  rise  up,  the  great  prince  who  standeth  for 
the  children  of  thy  people:  and  a  time  shall  come  such  as  never  was  from  the 
time  that  nations  began  even  until  that  time.  And  at  that  time  shall  thy  peo- 
ple be  saved,  every  one  that  shall  be  found  written  in  the  book.     Ibid.  12 — 1. 

Foi'  there  shaU  arise  false  christs,  and  false  prophets;  and  shall  show  great 
signs  and  w  onders,  insomuch  as  to  deceive  (if  it  were  possible)  even  the  elect. 
Matth.  24—24. 

And  Jesus  answering,  began  to  say  to  them:  Take  heed  lest  any  man 
deceive  you.  For  many  shall  come  in  my  name,  sajing:  I  am  he:  and  they 
shall  deceive  many.     Mark.     13 — 5,  6. 

I  am  come  in  the  name  of  my  Father:  and  you  receive  me  not.  If  another 
shall  come  in  his  own  name,  liim  you  will  receive.     John.  5 — 43. 

I  know  that,  after  my  departure,  ravenous  wolves  wiU  enter  in  among 
you,  not  sparing  the  flock.  And  of  your  own  selves  will  rise  up  men  sjjetiking 
perverse  things,  to  draw  away  disciples  after  them.  Acts.  20 — 29,30. 

Let  no  man  deceive  you  by  any  means:  for  unless  there  come  a  revolt 
first,  and  the  man  of  sin  be  revealed,  the  sou  of  perdition,  who  opposeth,and 
is  Ufted  up  above  all  that  is  called  Grod,  or  that  is  worshippeti,  so  that  he  sit- 
teth  in  the  temple  of  Grod,  shewing  himself  as  if  he  were  Gk)d.  Remember  you 
not,  that  when  I  was  with  you,  I  told  you  these  things?  And  now  you  know 
what  withholdeth,  that  he  may  be  revealed  in  his  time.  For  the  mystery  of 
iniquity  already  worketh;  only  that  he  who  now  holdeth,  do  hold,  untU  he  be 
taken  out  of  the  way.  And  then  that  wicked  one  shall  be  revealed,  whom 
the  Lord  Jesus  shall  kiU  with  the  spirit  of  his  mouth,  and  shall  destroy  with 
the  brightness  of  his  coming:  him,  whose  coming  is  according  to  the  working 
of  Satan,  in  all  power,  and  signs,  and  l)dng  wonders,  and  in  all  seduction  of 
iniquity  to  them  that  perish:  because  they  receive  not  the  love  of  the  truth 
that  they  might  be  saved.  Therefore  God  shall  send  them  the  operation  of 
error,  to  beUeve  a  lie.    2.  Thess.  2—3  to  10.    See  also  Ephes.  5 — 6. 

Now  the  Spirit  manifastly  saith,  that  in  the  last  times  some  shall  depart 
from  the  faith,  gi\'ing  heed  to  spirits  of  error,  and  doctrines  of  devils,  speak- 
ing lies  in  hypocrLsy,  and  having  their  conscience  seared.     1.  Tim.  4 — 1,  2. 

Men  shall  be  lovers  of  themselves,  covetous,  haughty,  proud,  blasphem- 
ers, dLsobedient  to  parents,  migrateful.  wicked,  without  affection,  without 
peace,  slanderers,  incontinent,  unmerciful,  without  kindness, traitors,  stubborn, 
puffed  up,  and  lovers  of  pleasures  more  than  of  God:  having  an  appearance, 
indeed,  of  piety,  but  denying  the  ix)wer  thereof.     2.  Tim.  3 — 2  to  5. 


ANTICHRIST.  53 

False  Pt'ophets  will  Seduce  many,  hut  they  shall  be  Punished. 

But  there  were  also  false  prophets  among  the  people;  even  as  there  shall 
be  lying  teachers  among  you,  who  shall  bring  in  sects  of  perdition,  and  deny 
the  Lord  who  bought  them,  bringing  upon  themselves  swift  destruction.  And 
many  shall  follow  their  luxuries,  by  whom  the  way  of  truth  shaU  be  blasphemed. 
2.  Peter.  2—1,  2. 

Knowing  this  first,  that  in  the  last  days  there  shall  come  scoffers  with  de- 
ceit, walking  according  to  their  own  lusts.     Ibid.  3 — 3. 

Little  children,  it  is  the  last  hour:  and  as  you  have  heard  that  Antichrist 
Cometh,  even  now  there  are  many  Antichrists:  whereby  we  know  that  it  is 
the  last  hour.  *  *  Who  is  a  liar,  but  he  who  denieth  that  Jesus  is  the  Christ  ? 
He  is  Antichrist,  who  denieth  the  Father  and  the  Son.     1.  John.  2 — 18  and  22. 

And  every  spirit,  that  dissolveth  Jesus,  is  not  of  God:  and  tliis  is  Anti- 
christ, of  whom  you  have-heard  that  he  cometh,  and  he  is  now  already  in 
the  world.     Ibid.  4 — 3. 

For  many  seducers  are  gone  out  mto  the  world,  who  confess  not  that 
Jesus  Christ  is  come  in  the  flesh:  this  is  a  seducer  and  an  Antichi-ist. 
2.  John.  1—7. 

For  there  have  crept  in  some  men,  (who  were  written  of  long  ago  unto 
this  judgment)  impious,tm'nii:igihe  grace  of  our  God  into  lasciviousness,aftd  de- 
nying the  only  sovereign  Ruler,  and  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  *  *  But  these  men 
blaspheme  whatsoever  tilings  they  know  not:  and  what  things  soever  they 
natm-ally  know,  like  dumb  beasts,  in  these  they  are  corrupted.  Wo  to  them; 
for  they  have  gone  in  the  way  of  Cain,  and  have  poured  out  themselves  after 
the  error  of  Balaam  for  a  reward,  and  have  perished  in  the  gainsaying  of 
Core.    Jude.  1-4,  10,  11. 

And  when  they  shall  have  finished  their  testimony,  the  beast,  that  ascend- 
eth  out  of  the  abyss,  shall  make  war  against  them,  and  shall  overcome  them, 
and  kill  them.     Apoc.  11 — 7. 

And  I  saw  a  beast  coming  out  of  the  sea,  having  seven  heads  and  ten 
horns,  and  upon  his  horns  ten  diadems,  and  upon  his  heads  names  of  blas- 
phemy. And  the  beast,  which  I  saw,  was  hke  to  a  leopard;  and  liis  feet  were 
as  the  feet  of  a  bear,  and  his  mouth  as  the  mouth  of  a  Uon.  And  the  dragon 
gave  him  his  own  strength,  and  great  power.  And  I  saw  one  of  his  heads  as 
it  were  wounded  to  death:  and  his  deadly  wound  was  healed.  And  all  the 
earth  was  in  admiration  after  the  beast.  And  they  adored  the  dragon,  which 
gave  power  to  the  beast:  and  they  adored  the  beast,  saying:  Who  is  like  to 
the  beast  ?  and  who  shall  be  able  to  fight  with  it  ?  and  there  was  given  to  it  a 
mouth,  speaking  great  things,  and  blasphemies:  and  power  was  given  to  it  to 
act  forty-two  months.  And  he  opened  his  mouth  in  blasphemies  against 
Grod,  to  blaspheme  his  name,  and  his  tabernacle,  and  them  that  dwell  in 
heaven.  And  it  was  given  to  him  to  make  war  with  the  saints,  and  to  over- 
come them:  and  power  was  given  him  over  every  tribe,  and  people,  and  tongue, 
and  nation:  and  all  that  dwell  upon  the  earth,  adored  lum;  whose  names  are 
not  written  in  the  book  of  hfe  of  the  Lamb,  which  was  slain  from  the  begin- 
ning of  the  world.  If  any  man  have  an  ear,  let  him  hear.  He  that  shall  lead 
into  captivity,  shall  go  into  captivity:  he  that  shall  kill  by  the  sword,  must 
be  killed  by  the  sword.  Here  is  the  patience  and  the  faith  of  the  saints.  And 
I  saw  another  beast  coming  up  out  of  the  earth:  and  he  had  two  horns.  Like  a 
lamb's,  and  he  spoke  as  a  dragon.  And  he  executed  all  the  power  of  the  former 


54  APOSTATES. 

beast  in  his  sight:  and  he  caused  the  earth,  and  them  that  dwell  therein,  to 
adore  the  first  beast,  whose  deadly  wound  was  healed.  And  he  did  great 
signs,  so  that  he  made  even  fire  to  come  down  from  heaven  upon  the  earth  in 
the  sight  of  men.  And  he  seduced  them  that  dwell  on  the  earth,  by  the  signs, 
which  were  given  him  to  j)erform  in  the  sight  of  the  beast,  saying  to  them 
that  dwell  on  the  earth,  that  they  should  make  an  image  to  the  beast,  which 
had  the  wound  by  the  sword,  and  Uved.  And  it  was  given  to  him  to  give  life 
to  the  image  of  the  beast,  and  that  the  image  of  the  beast  should  si^eak;  and 
should  cause,  that  whosoever  will  not  adore  the  image  of  the  beast,  should  be 
slain.  And  he  shall  make  all,  both  httle  and  great,  rich  and  poor,  free-men 
and  bond-men,  to  have  a  mark  in  their  right  hand,  or  in  their  foreheads:  and 
that  no  man  might  buy  or  sell,  but  he  that  hath  the  mark,  or  the  name  of  the 
bea.st,  or  the  number  of  liis  name.  Here  is  wisdom.  He  that  hath  under- 
standing, let  him  compute  the  number  of  the  beast.  For  it  is  the  number  of  a 
man:  and  his  number  is  six  hundred  sixty-six.     Ibid*  Chap.  13. 

And  the  third  Angel  followed  them,  saying  with  a  loud  voice:  If  any  man 
shall  adore  the  beast,  and  his  image,  and  receive  his  mark  in  liis  forehead, 
or  in  his  hand:  he  also  shall  drink  of  the  wine  of  the  wrath  of  God,  which  is 
nungled  ^\^th  pure  wine, in  the  cuji  of  his  wrath:  and  he  shall  be  tormented  with 
fire  and  brimstone  in  the  sight  of  the  holy  Angels,  and  in  the  sight  of  the 
Lamb?    Ibid.  14—9,  10.     See  also  Chap.  17.      •  . 

APOSTATES. 

And  they  brought  him  forth,  and  set  him  without  the  city:  and  there  they 
spoke  to  him,  saying:  Save  thy  Ufe:  look  not  back,  neither  stay  thou  in  all 
the  country  about:  but  save  thyself  in  the  mountain,  lest  thou  be  also  con- 
sumed. *  *  And  his  (Lot's)  wife  looking  behind  her,  was  turned  into  a  statue 
of  salt.    Gen.  19—17  and  26. 

And  the  Lord  appeared  to  him  and  said:  Go  not  down  into  Egji^t,  but 
stay  in  the  laud  that  I  shall  tell  thee.     Ibid.  36 — 3. 

And  Banaias  came  to  the  tabernacle  of  the  Lord,  and  said  to  him:  Thus 
saith  the  king:  Come  forth.  And  he  said:  I  will  not  come  forth;  but  here  I 
will  die.  Banaias  brought  word  back  to  the  king,  sajing:  Thus  saith  Joab, 
and  thus  he  answered  me.     3.  Kings.  3 — 30. 

A  man  that  is  an  apostate,  an  unprofitable  man  walketh  with  a  perverse 
mouth.  He  winketh  with  the  eyes;  presseth  «  ith  tlu"  foot;  speaketh  with  the 
finger.  With  a  wicked  heart  he  deviseth  evil:  aud  at  all  times  he  soweth  dis- 
cord.   To  such  a  one  his  destruction  shall  presently  come.     Prov.  6 — 13  to  15. 

As  a  bird  that  wandereth  from  her  nest,  so  is  a  man  that  leaveth  his 
place.     Ibid.  37 — 8. 

If  the  spirit  of  liim  that  hath  power,  ascend  ui)on  thee,  leave  not  thy 
place:  because  care  will  make  the  greatest  sins  to  cease.     Eccles.  10 — 4. 

Abide  not  in  the  works  of  siunei-s.  But  trust  in  Gtxl.and  stay  in  thy  place. 
Eccli.  11—33. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  the  God  of  Israel:  As  my  anger  and  my 
indignation  hath  been  kindled  against  the  iuliabitants  of  Jerusalem:  so  shall 
my  indignation  be  kindle<l  against  you,  wli 'ii  \<>.\  liall  enter  uito  Egypt:  and 
you  shall  be  an  execration,  and  an  a.stonisluucul.  aud  a  curse,  and  a  reproach: 
and  you  shall  see  this  place  no  more.  This  is  the  word  of  the  Lord  concern- 
ing you.  O  ye  remnant  of  Juda:  Go  ye  not  into  Egypt:  know  certainly  that  I 
have  adjured  you  this  day.    Jerem.  48 — 18.  19. 


APOSTLES.  55 

They  returned,  that  they  might  be  without  yoke:  they  became  like  a 
deceitful  bow:  their  princes  shall  fall  by  the  swoid,  for  the  rage  of  their 
tongue.     This  is  their  derision  in  the  land  of  Egypt.     Osee.  7 — 16. 

And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  the  day  of  the  victim  of  the  Lord,  that  I  will 
visit  upon  the  princes,  and  upon  the  king's  sons,  and  upon  all  such  as  are 
clothed  with  strange  apparel.     Sophon.  1 — 8. 

Jesus  said  to  him:  No  man  putting  his  hand  to  the  plough,  and  looking 
back,  is  fit  for  the  kingdom  of  God.     Luke.  9 — 62. 

And  in  the  same  house  remain,  eating  and  drinking  such  things  as  they 
have:  for  the  labourer  is  worthy  of  his  hire.  Remove  not  from  house  to 
house.     Ibid.  10—7. 

I  wonder  that  you  are  so  soon  removed,  from  him  who  called  you  to 
the  grace  of  Christ,  to  another  gospel.     Galat.  1 — 6. 

Be  mindful,  therefore,  from  whence  thou  art  fallen:  and  do  penance,  and 
do  the  first  works.  Or  else  I  come  to  thee,  and  I  will  remove  thy  candlestick 
■out  of  its  place,  unless  thou  shalt  have  done  penance.     Apocal.  2 — 5. 

APOSTLES. 

Had  Books. 

The  cloak,  which  I  left  at  Troas  with  Carpus,  when  thou  comest,  bring 
with  thee,  and  the  books,  especially  the  parchments.     2.  Tim.  4 — 13. 

The  Ajjostles  and  PropJiets  had  the  Spirit  of  God. 

Go  therefore,  and  I  will  be  in  thy  mouth:  and  I  will  teach  thee  what  thou 
shalt  speak.     Exod.  4 — 12. 

For  it  is  not  you  that  sjieak,  but  the  spirit  of  your  Father,  that  speaketh 
in  you.     Matth.  10—20. 

The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  hath  spoken  by  me,  and  his  word  by  my  tongue. 
2.  Kings.  23—2. 

As  I  was  yet  speaking  in  prayer,  behold  the  man  Gabriel,  whom  I  had 
seen  in  the  vision  at  the  beginning,  flying  swiftly  touched  me  at  the  time  of 
the  evening  sacrifice.  And  he  instructed  me,  and  spoke  to  me,  and  said:  O 
Daniel,  I  am  now  come  forth  to  teach  thee,  and  that  thou  mightest  under- 
stand.    Dan.  9—21,  22. 

Are  not  these  the  words,  which  the  Lord  spoke  by  the  hand  of  the  former 
prophets,  when  Jerusalem  as  yet  was  inhabited  and  was  wealthy,  both 
itself  and  the  cities  round  about  it,  and  there  were  inhabitants  towards  the 
south,  and  in  the  plain  ?  and  the  word  of  the  Lord<<;ame  to  Zacharias,  saying: 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  saying:  Judge  ye  true  judgment,  and  shew  ye 
mercy  and  compassion  every  man  to  his  brother.     Zach.  7 — 7,  8,  9. 

And  when  they  shall  lead  you  and  delivering  you  up,  be  not  thoughtful  be- 
forehand what  you  shall  speak;  but  whatsoever  shall  be  given  you  in  that 
hour,  that  speak  ye.  For  it  is  not  you  that  speak,  but  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Mark.  13—11. 

For  the  Holy  Ghost  shall  teach  you  in  the  same  hour  what  you  ought  to 
say.     Luke.  12—12. 

Lay  it  up,  therefore,  in  your  hearts,  not  to  meditate  before,  how  you 
shall  answer.  For  I  will  give  you  a  mouth  and  wisdom,  which  all  your  ad- 
versaries shall  not  be  able  to  resist  and  gainsay.     Ibid,  21 — 14,  15. 


56  APOSTLES. 

And  I  will  ask  the  Father,  and  he  shall  give  you  another  Paraclete,  that 
he  may  abide  with  you  forever.    John.  14 — 16. 

And  they  were  all  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost:  and  they  began  to  speak 
with  divers  tongues,  according  as  the  Holy  Ghost  gave  them  to  sjjeak.    Acts. 

And  when  they  had  prayed,  the  place  was  shaken  wherein  they  were  as- 
sembled: and  they  were  all  fiUed  with  the  Holy  Ghost:  and  they  spoke  the 
word  of  (lod  with  confidence.     Ibid.  4 — 31. 

And  Ananias  went  his  way,  and  entered  uito  the  house;  and  laying  his 
hands  on  him,  he  said:  Saul,  brother,  the  Lord  Jesus  hath  sent  me.  he  who 
appeared  to  thee  in  the  way  as  thou  earnest,  that  thou  mayest  receive  thy 
sight,  and  be  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost.     Ibid.  9—17. 

Do  you  seek  a  proof  of  Clirist  who  sj^eaketh  in  me,  who  towards  you  is 
not  weak,  but  is  mighty  in  you  ?    2.  Cor.  13 — 3. 

And  when  Paul  had  imposed  his  hands  on  them,  the  Holy  Ghost  came 
upon  them,  and  they  spoke  tongues,  and  prophesied.     Acts.  19 — 6. 

Now  we  have  received  not  the  spirit  of  this  world,  but  the  Spirit  that  is 
of  God,  that  we  may  know  the  things  that  are  given  us  from  God.  1.  Cor. 
2—12. 

He  therefore  that  despiseth  these  things,  despiseth  not  man, but  G<)d;  who 
also  hath  given  his  Holy  Spirit  in  us.     1.  Thess.  4 — 8. 

For  prophecy  came  not  by  the  wiU  of  man  at  any  time;  but  the  holy  men 
of  God  spoke,  inspired  by  the  Holy  Ghost.    2.  Peter.  1 — 21. 

Christ  Conferred  on  the.  Apostles  the  Potoer  of  Orders. 

And  whilst  they  were  at  supper,  Jesus  took  bread,  and  blessed,  and  broke, 
and  gave  to  his  disciples;  and  said:  Take  ye  and  eat:  This  is  my  body.  And 
taking  the  chahce,  he  gave  thanks;  and  gave  to  them,  sajing:  Drink  ye  all 
of  this.  For  this  is  my  blood  of  the  new  testament,  which  shall  be  shed  for 
many  for  the  remission  of  sins.     Matth.  26 — 26,  27,  28. 

And  taking  bread,  he  gave  thanks,  and  brake,  and  gave  to  them,  saying: 
This  is  my  body  which  is  given  for  you:  Do  this  for  a  commemoration  of  me. 
Luke.  22—19.     See  also  Mark.  14—22. 

For  I  have  received  of  the  Lord  that  which  also  I  delivered  to  you, 
that  the  Lord  Jesus,  the  night  in  which  he  was  betrayed,  took  bread,  and 
giving  thanks,  broke, and  said:  Take  ye  and  eat:  this  is  my  body  which  shall 
bedeUvered  foryou:  do  this  for  the  commemoration  of  me.  1.  Cor.  11 — 23,  24. 

The  Apostles  ^ceived  Jurisdiction  over  Consciences. 

Whose  sins  you  shall  forgive,  they  are  forgiven  them:  and  whose  sins  you 
shall  retain,  they  are  retiuned.    John.  20 — 23.    See  also  Matth.  18 — 18. 

They  also  Received  Jurisdiction  over  Extertml  Acts. 

(See  Excommunication.) 

Tfie  Apostles  were  Chosen  from  the  Disciples. 

Luke.  6—13. 

Were  Sent  to  Announce  the  Kingdom  of  Ood  to  the  Jews. 

Matth.  10—5. 


APPARITIONS.  57 

Were  Sent  to  the  whole  World. 
Matth.  28—19. 

APPARITIONS. 

Of  God,  of  Angels  and  of  Men. 

God  appeared  to  Adam  before  the  fall,  to  Adam,  Eve  and  the  serpent  after 
the  fall.    Gen.  Chapters  2  ajid  3. 

God  appeared  to  Cain  before  his  fratHcide,  and  after  it,  accused  him.  Ibid. 
Chap.  4. 

God  appeared  to  Noe,  and  commanded  him  to  build  the  ark,  and  spoke  to 
him  at  other  times.    Ibid.  Chapters  6  and  9. 

God  appeared  to  Abraham,  and  said  to  him:  Go  forth  out  of  thy  country. 
Ibid.  12—1. 

He  appeared  again  to  Abraham,.     Ibid.  12 — 7. 

And  the  Lord  api)eared  to  him  in  the  vale  of  Mambre  as  he  was  sitting 
at  the  door  of  his  tent,  in  the  very  heat  of  the  day.  And  when  he  had  lifted 
up  his  eyes,  there  appeared  to  him  three  men  standing  near  him:  and  as  soon 
as  he  saw  them  he  ran  to  meet  them  from  the  door  of  his  tent,  and  adored 
down  to  the  ground.     Ibid.  18 — 1,  2. 

Two  Angels  appeared  to  Lot  sitting  at  the  gate  of  the  city.     Ibid.  19 — 1. 

An  Angel  appeared  to  Hagar  and  her  son  in  the  desert.    Ibid.  21 — 17. 

God  tempted  {that  is  tried  Abraham's  obedience)  and  said  to  him:  Take 
thy  only  begotten  son,  etc.    Ibid.  22 — 1,  2. 

The  Lord  appeared  to  Isaac  and  said:  Go  not  down  into  Bgypt.  Ibid.  26 — 2. 

God  appeared  to  Jacob  many  times.    Ibid.  Chap.  28. 

And  Laban  saw  in  his  sleep,  God  speaking  to  him.    Ibid.  Chap.  31. 

He  remamed  alone:  and  behold,  a  man  wrestled  with  him  till  morning. 
And  when  he  saw  that  he  could  not  overcome  liim,  he  touched  the  sinew,  of 
his  thigh,  and  forthwith  it  shrank.     Ibid.  32 — 24,  25. 

The  Lord  appeared  to  him  (Moses)  in  a  flame  of  fii-e  out  of  the  midst  of  a 
bush  :  and  he  saw  that  the  bush  was  on  flre.and  was  not  burned.  Exod.  3 — 2. 

Apparition  of  the  Angel  to  Balaam.    Num.  22 — 21.    See  Josue.  5 — 13. 

And  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  went  up  from  Galgal  to  the  place  of  weepers. 
Judges.  2 — 1.  • 

The  Angel  of  tJie  Lord  appeared  to  Gedeon.    Ibid.  Chap.  6. 

And  to  Manue  and  his  wife.     Ibid.  13 — 20. 

And  the  Lord  again  appeared  in  Silo,  for  the  Lord  revealed  himself  to 
Samuel  in  Silo,  according  to  the  word  of  the  Lord.  And  the  word  of  Samuel 
came  to  pass  to  all  Israel.     1.  Kings.  3 — 21. 

And  the  Lord  appeared  to  Solomon  in  a  dream  by  night,  saying :  Ask 
what  thou  wilt  that  I  should  give  thee.     3.  Kings.  3 — 5.     See  2.  Mach.  3 — 25. 

But  when  they  were  in  the  heat  of  the  engagement  there  appeared  to  the 
enemies  from  heaven  five  men  upon  horses,  comely  with  golden  bridles,  con- 
ducting the  Jews:  two  of  whom  took  Machabeus  between  them,  and  covered 
him  on  every  side  with  their  arms,  and  kept  him  safe;  but  cast  darts  and 
fire-balls  against  the  enemy;  so  that  they  fell  down,  being  both  confounded 
with  blindness,  and  fiUed  with  trouble.  2.  Mach.  10—29,  30.  See  Matth. 
Chapters  1  and  2;  Mark.  1 — 10;  and  John.  1 — 32. 

The  Holy  Ghost  appeared  in  the  form  of  a  dove  at  the  baptism  of  Christ. 
Mark.  1—10;  anfl  Luke.  3—22. 


And,  behold,  there  appeared  to  them  Moses,  and  Elias.     Matth.  17 — 3. 

And  the  graves  were  opened:  and  many  bodies  of  the  saints  that  had 
slept,  arose;  and  coming  out  of  the  tombs  after  liis  resmrection,  came  into 
the  holy  city,  and  appeared  to  many.     Ibid.  27 — 53,  53. 

And,  behold,  there  was  a  great  earthquake.  For  an  Angel  of  the  Lord 
descended  from  heaven;  and  coming,  roUed  back  the  stone,  and  sat  upon  it. 
And  his  coimtenance  was  as  Ughtning,  and  his  raiment  as  snow.  And  for 
fear  of  liim,  the  guards  were  struck  with  terror,  and  became  as  dead  men. 
Ibid.  28—2,  3,  4. 

And  entering  into  the  sepulchre,  they  saw  a  young  man  sitting  on  the 
right  side,  clothed  with  a  white  robe:  and  they  were  astonished.  *  *  But 
he  rismg  early  the  first  day  of  the  week,  appeared  first  to  Mary  Magdalene, 
out  of  whom  he  had  cast  seven  devils.  *  *  And  after  that  he  appeared  in 
another  form  to  two  of  them  walking,  as  they  were  going  into  the  coimtry. 
*  *  At  length  he  appeared  to  the  eleven  as  they  were  at  table:  and  he 
upbraided  them  with  their  increduUty  and  hardness  of  heart;  because  they 
did  not  beUeve  them  who  had  seen  him  after  he  was  risen  again.  Mark.  16 — 
6,  9,  12,  14. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  while  they  were  astonished  in  mind  at  this,  behold, 
two  men  stood  by  them  in  shining  apparel.     Luke.  24 — 4. 

Christ  appeared  to  his  disciples  going  to  Eviviaus,  and  lastly  to  all  his 
disciples,  and  destroyed  their  incredulity.  See  Luke.  24 — 13,  and  following 
verses. 

And  she  saw  two  Angels,  in  white,  sitting,  one  at  the  head,  and  one  at 
the  feet,  where  the  body  of  Jesus  had  been  laid.  *  *  When  she  had  said 
these  words,  she  turned  herself  back,  and  saw  Jesus  standing:  and  she  knew 
not  that  it  was  Jesus.    John.  20 — 12  and  14. 

After  this  Jesus  showed  himself  again  to  the  disciples  at  the  sea  of 
Tiberias.     Ibid.  21—1. 

And  whilst  they  were  beholding  him  going  up  to  heaven,  behold,  two  men 
stood  by  them,  in  white  garments.    Acts.  1 — 10. 

Christ  appeared  to  Saul  and  Ananias.    See  Acts.  Chap.  9. 

An  Angel  appeared  to  Cornelius.    Ibid.  10 — 30;  and  also  to  Peter,  verse  9. 

An  Angel  appeared  to  Peter,  and  liberated  him.    Ibid,  12 — 7  to  10. 

And  a  vision  was  shown  to  Paul  in  the  night:  A  man  of  Macedonia 
standing,  and  beseeching  him,  and  saying:  Pass  over  into  Macedonia  and 
help  us.    Acts.  16 — 9. 

ARK. 

Of  Noe. 

Make  thee  an  ark  of  timber  planks:  thou  shalt  make  Uttle  rooms  in  the 
ark,  and  thou  shalt  pitch  it  withm  and  without.  And  thus  shalt  thou  make 
it.  Tlie  length  of  the  ark  shall  be  three  hundred  cubits:  the  breadth  of  it 
fifty  cubits,  and  the  height  of  it  thirty  cubits.  Thou  shalt  make  a  window  in 
the  ark,  and  in  a  cubit  thou  shalt  finish  the  top  of  it:  atnd  the  door  of  the  ark 
thou  shalt  set  in  the  side:  with  lower,  middle  chambers,  and  third  stories  shalt 
thou  make  it.    Gen.  6—14,  15,  16. 

Noe  enters  the  ark.    See  Gen.  Chap.  7. 

The  vxiters  subsiding^  Noe  sent  out  a  raven  and  afterwards  a  dove.    Noe 


ARK  OF  THE  COVENANT.  59 

left  the  ark  with  all  that  were  in  it.  Built  an  altar  and  offered  sacrifice.  Gen. 
Chap.  8. 

For  whose  cause,  when  water  destroyed  tlie  earth,  wisdom  healed  it 
again,  directing  the  course  of  the  just  hy  contemptible  wood.     Wisdom.  10 — 4. 

And  from  the  beginning  also,  when  the  i^roud  giants  perished,  the  hope 
of  a  world  fleeing  to  a  vessel,  which  was  governed  by  thy  hand,  left  the  world 
seed  of  generation.     Ibid.  14 — 6. 

For  as  in  the  days  before  the  flood,  they  were  eating  and  drinking, 
marrying  and  giving  in  marriage,  until  the  day  that  Noe  entered  into 
the  ark;  and  they  knew  not  till  the  flood  came,  and  took  them  all  away: 
so  shall  also  the  coming  of  the  Son  of  man  be.     Matth.  24 — 38,  39. 

They  did  eat  and  drink;  they  married  wives,  and  were  given  in  marriage, 
until  the  day  that  Noe  entered  into  the  ark:  and  the  flood  came,  and  destroyed 
them  all.     Luke.  17—27. 

By  faith  Noe  having  received  an  answer  concerning  those  things  which 
as  yet  were  not  seen,  moved  with  fear,  framed  the  ark  for  the  saving  of  his 
family,  by  the  which  he  condemned  the  world;  and  was  instituted  heir  of  the 
justice  which  is  by  faith.     Hebr.  11 — 7. 

Who  in  time  past  had  been  incredulous,  when  they  waited  for  the  patience 
of  God  in  the  days  of  Noe,  when  the  ark  was  a  building:  in  w^hich  a  few,  that 
is,  eight  souls,  were  saved  by  water.     1.  Peter.  3 — 20. 

ARK  OF  THE  COVENANT. 

The  Lord  describes  the  Manner  of  its  Preparation. 

Frame  an  ark  of  s^im-wood,  the  length  whereof  shall  be  of  two  cubits 
and  a  half;  the  breadth,  a  cubit  and  a  half;  the  height,  likewise  a  cubit  and  a 
half.  And  thou  shalt  overlay  it  with  the  purest  gold  within  and  without; 
and  over  it  thou  shalt  make  a  golden  crown  round  about:  and  four  golden 
rings,  which  thou  shalt  put  at  the  four  corners  of  the  ark:  let  two  rings  be  on 
the  one  side,  and  two  on  the  other.  Thou  shalt  make  bars  also  of  setim- 
wood,  and  shalt  overlay  them  with  gold.  And  thou  shalt  put  them  in 
through  the  rings  that  are  in  the  sides  of  the  ark,  that  it  may  be  carried  on 
them:  and  they  shall  be  always  in  the  rings;  neither  shall  they  at  any  time 
be  drawn  out  of  them.  And  thou  shalt  put  in  the  ark  the  testimony  which  I 
will  give  thee.     Exod.  25—10  to  16. 

The  Ark  is  taken  into  Camp. 

And  when  the  ark  of  the  covenant  of  the  Lord  was  come  into  the  camp, 
all  Israel  shouted  with  a  great  shout;  and  the  earth  rang  again.  And  the 
PhiUstines  heard  the  noise  of  the  shout:  and  they  said:  What  is  this  noise  of 
a  great  shout  in  the  camp  of  the  Hebrews  ?  And  they  understood  that  the  ark 
of  the  Lord  was  come  into  the  camp.     1.  Kings.  4 — 5,  6. 

The  Ark  is  Captured. 

And  the  ark  of  God  was  taken:  and  the  two  sons  of  HeU,  Ophni  and 
Phinees,  were  slain.     Ibid.  4 — 11. 


60  .  ARROGANCE. 

The  Contents  of  the  Ark. 

And  I  will  write  on  the  tables  the  words  that  were  in  them,  which  thou 
brokest  before;  and  thou  shalt  put  them  in  the  ark.     Deut.     10 — 2. 

Take  this  book,  and  put  it  in  the  side  of  the  ark  of  the  covenant  of  the 
Lord  your  God:  that  it  may  be  there  for  a  testimony  against  thee.  Ibid. 
31—26. 

Now  in  the  ark  there  was  nothing  else  but  the  two  tables  of  stone,  which 
Moses  put  there  at  Horeb,  when  the  Lord  made  a  covenant  with  the  children 
of  Israel,  when  they  came  out  of  the  land  of  Egy-pt.     3.  Kings.  8 — 9, 

Having  the  golden  censer,  and  the  ark  of  the  covenant  covered  about  on 
every  part  with  gold,  in  which  was  the  golden  urn  that  had  manna,  and  the 
rod  of  Aaron  that  had  blossomed,  and  the  tables  of  the  testament.  Heb.  9 — i. 

ARROGANCE. 

{See  also  Vain-Glory.) 

And  Josue  said  to  Achan:  My  son,  give  glory  to  the  Lord  God  of  Israel, 
and  confess,  and  tell  me  what  thou  hast  done:  hide  it  not.    Josue.  7 — 19. 

Extol  the  eternal  King  of  worlds  in  yotir  works.     Tobias.  13 — 6. 

Scatter  the  proud  in  thy  indignation,  and  behold  every  arrogant  man, 
and  hmnble  him.     Job.  40 — 6. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  hateth  evil:  I  hate  arrogance,  and  pride,  and  every 
wicked  way,  and  a  mouth  with  a  double  tongue.     Prov.  8 — 13. 

Every  proud  man  is  an  abomination  to  the  Lord:  though  hand  shotdd  be 
joined  to  hand,  he  is  not  innocent.     Ibid.  16 — 5. 

Extol  not  thyself  in  doing  thy  work;  and  linger  not  in  the  time  of  distress: 
better  is  he  that  laboureth,  and  aboundeth  in  all  things,  than  he  that  boasteth 
himself,  and  wanteth  bread.     Eccli.  10 — 29,  30. 

Because  the  day  of  the  Lord  of  Hosts  shall  be  upon  every  one  that  is 
proud  and  high-minded,  and  upon  every  one  that  is  arrogant,  and  he  shall  be 
humbled.     Isa.  2—12, 

And  I  will  visit  the  evils  of  the  world,  and  against  the  wicked  for 
their  iniquity,  and  I  will  make  the  pride  of  infidels  to  cease,  and  will  bring 
down  the  arrogancy  of  the  mighty.     Ibid.  13 — 11. 

Tlie  voice  of  one,  saying:  Cry.  And  I  said:  What  shall  I  cry?  All  flesh  is 
grass,  and  all  the  glory  thereof  as  the  flower  of  the  field.     Ibid.  40 — 6. 

I  the  Lord,  this  is  my  name:  I  will  not  give  my  glory  to  another,  nor  my 
praise  to  graven  things.     Ibid.  42 — 8. 

Let  not  the  wise  man  glory  in  his  wisdom.    Jerem.  9 — 23. 

That,  as  it  is  written,  He  that  glorieth,  may  glory  in  the  Lord.  1.  Cor. 
1—31.     See  2.  Cor.  10—17. 

Thy  arrogancy  hath  deceived  thee,  and  the  pride  of  the  heart:  O  thou 
that  dwellest  in  the  clif ts  of  the  rock,  and  endeavourest  to  lay  hold  on  the 
height  of  the  hiU:  but  though  thou  shouldest  make  thy  nest  as  high  as  an 
eagle,  I  will  bring  thee  down  from  thence,  saith  tlie  Lord.    Jerem.  49 — 16. 

And  the  pride  of  Israel  shall  answer  in  his  face:  and  Israel,  and  Ephraim 
shall  fall  in  their  iniquity;  Juda  also  shall  fall  with  them.    Osee.  5 — 5. 

So  you  also,  when  you  shall  have  done  all  the  things  that  are  com- 


ASTROLOGY  AND  ASTRONOMY.  61 

manded  you,  say:  We  are  unprofitable  servants:  we  have  done  that  which  we 
ought  to  do.     Luke.  17 — 10. 

And  I  will  visit  in  that  day  upon  every  one  that  entereth  arrogantly  over 
the  threshold;  them  that  fill  the  house  of  the  Lord  their  God  with  iniquity 
and  deceit.     Sophon.  1 — 9. 

How  can  you  believe,  who  receive  glory  one  from  another;  and  the 
glory  which  is  from  God  alone,  you  do  not  seek?    John.  5 — 44. 

For  they  love  the  glory  of  men,  more  than  the  glory  of  God.     Ibid.  12 — 43. 

For  who  distinguisheth  thee  ?  And  what  hast  thou  that  thou  hast  not 
received  ?  And  if  thou  hast  received,  why  dost  thy  glory,  as  if  thou  hadst  not 
received  tY?    1.  Cor.  4 — 7. 

Your  glorying  is  not  good.     Ibid.  5 — 6. 

For  if  I  preach  the  gospel,  it  is  no  glory  to  me:  for  a  necessity  lietli  upon 
me:  for  wo  is  unto  me  if  I  preach  not  the  gospel.     Ibid.  9 — 16. 

Let  us  not  be  made  desirous  of  vain-glory,  provoking  one  another,  envy- 
ing one  another.     Galat.  5 — 26. 

For  by  grace  you  are  saved  through  faith,  and  this  not  of  youreelves: 
for  it  is  the  gift  of  God;  not  of  works,  that  no  man  may  glory.     Ephes.  2 — 8,  9. 

ASTROLOGY  AND  ASTRONOMY. 

And  God  said:  Let  there  be  hghts  made  in  the  firmament  of  heaven,  to 
divide  the  day  and  the  night,  and  let  them  be  for  signs,  and  for  seasons  and 
for  days  and  years.     Gen.  1 — 14. 

All  the  days  of  the  earth,  seed-time  and  harvest,  cold  and  heat,  summer 
and  winter,  night  and  day,  shall  not  cease.     Ibid.  8 — 22. 

Lest  perhaps  hfting  up  thy  eyes  to  heaven,  thou  see  the  sun  and  the 
moon,  and  all  the  stars  of  heaven,  and  being  deceived  by  error  thou  adore 
and  serve  them,  which  the  Lord  thy  God  created  for  the  service  of  all  the 
nations,  that  are  under  heaven.     Deut.  4 — 19. 

The  sim  to  rule  the  day:  for  his  mercy  endureth  forever.  The  moon  and 
the  stars  to  rule  the  night:  for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever.  Psalm.  135 — 
8,  9. 

Why  doth  one  day  excel  another,  and  one  light  another,  and  one  year 
another  year,  when  all  come  of  the  sun?  By  the  knowledge  of  the  Lord  they 
were  distinguished,  the  sun  being  made,  and  keeping  his  comnoandment. 
Eccli.  33—7,  8. 

And  he  said  also  to  the  multitudes:  When  you  see  a  cloud  rising  from 
the  west,  presently  you  say:  A  shower  is  coming:  and  so  it  happeneth: 
And  when  ye  see  the  south  wind  blow,  you  say:  There  will  be  heat:  and  it 
Cometh  to  pass.     Luke.  12—54,  55.     See  also  Matth.  16—2. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  thy  redeemer,  and  thy  maker,  from  the  womb:  I 
am  the  Lord,  that  make  all  things,  that  alone  stretch  out  the  heavens,  that 
estabhsh  the  earth:  and  there  is  none  with  me:  that  make  void  the  tokens  of 
diviners,  and  make  the  soothsayers  mad:  that  turn  the  wise  backward,  and 
that  make  their  knowledge  foolish.     Isa.  44 — 24,  25. 

Thou  hast  failed  in  the  multitude  of  thy  counsels:  let  now  the  astrologers 
stand  and  save  thee,  they  that  gazed  at  the  stars,  and  counted  the  months, 
that  from  them  they  might  tell  the  things  that  shaU  come  to  thee.  Ibid.  47— 
13. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord:    Learn  not  according  to  the  ways  of  the  Gentiles: 


62  AVARICE. 

and  be  not  afraid  of  the  signs  of  heaven,  which  the  heathens  fear.    Jerem. 

10—2. 

AVARICE. 

And  provide  out  of  all  the  people,  able  men,  such  as  fear  God,  in  whom 
thei'e  is  truth,  and  that  hate  avarice,  and  appoint  of  them  rulers  of  thousands, 
and  of  hundreds,  and  of  fifties,  and  of  tens.     Exod.  18 — 21. 

And  Achan  answered  Josue,  and  said  to  him:  Indeed,  I  have  sinned 
against  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel ;  and  thus  and  thus  ha^-e  I  done.  For  I 
saw  among  the  spoils  a  scarlet  garment  exceeding  good,  and  two  hundred 
sides  of  silver,  and  a  golden  mle  of  fifty  sides:  and  I  coveted  them,  and  I 
took  them  away,  and  hid  them  in  the  ground  in  the  midst  of  my  tent:  and 
the  silver  I  covered  with  the  earth  that  I  dug  up.    Josue.  7 — 20,  21. 

And  his  sons  walked  not  in  his  ways:  but  they  turned  aside  after  lucre, 
and  took  bribes,  and  perverted  judgment.     1.  Kings.  8 — 3. 

But  Giezi  the  servant  of  the  man  of  God  said:  My  master  hath  spared 
Naaman  this  Syrian,  in  not  receiving  o^  him  that  which  he  brought:  as  the 
Lord  liveth,  I  will  run  after  him,  and  take  something  of  him.  And  Giezi 
followed  after  Naaman:  and  when  he  saw  him  running  after  him,  he  leapt 
doAvn  from  his  chariot  to  meet  him,  and  said:  Is  all  well?  And  he  said: 
Well:  my  master  hath  sent  nae  to  thee,  saying:  Just  now  there  are  come  to 
me  from  mount  Ephraim,  two  young  nien  of  the  sons  of  the  prophets:  give 
them  a  talent  of  silver,  and  two  changes  of  garments.  And  Naaman  said: 
It  is  better  that  thou  take  two  talents.  And  he  forced  him,  and  bound  two 
talents  of  silver  in  two  bags,  and  two  changes  of  garments;  and  laid  them 
upon  two  of  his  servants:  and  they  carried  them  before  him.  And  when  he 
was  come,  and  now  it  was  the  evening,  he  took  them  from  their  hands,  and 
laid  them  up  in  the  house,  and  sent  the  men  away;  and  they  departed.  But 
he  went  in,  and  stood  before  his  master.  And  Ehseus  said:  Whence  comest 
thou  Giezi?  He  answered:  Tliy  servant  went  no  whither.  But  he  said: 
Was  not  my  heart  present,  when  the  man  turned  back  from  his  chariot  to 
meet  thee  ?  So  now  thou  hast  received  money,  and  received  garments,  to 
buy  olive-yards,  and  vineyards,  and  sheep,  and  oxen,  and  men-servants  and 
maid-servants.  But  the  leprosy  of  Naaman  shall  also  stick  to  thee,  and  to 
thy  seed  forever.  And  he  went  out  from  him  a  leejjer  as  white  as  snow. 
4.  Kings.  5—20  to  27. 

Better  is  a  little  to  the  just,  than  the  great  riches  of  the  wicked.  *  * 
The  sinner  shall  borrow  and  not  pay  again:  but  the  just  showeth  mercy,  and 
shall  give.     Psalm.  36—16  and  21. 

So  the  ways  of  everj'  covetous  man  destroy  the  souls  of  the  possessors. 
Prov.  1—19. 

He  that  trusteth  in  his  riches  shall  fall:  but  the  just  shall  spring  up  as  a 
green  leaf.     Ibid.  11—28. 

The  deceitful  man  shall  not  find  gain:  but  the  substance  of  a  just  man 
shall  De  precious  gold.     Ibid.  12 — 27. 

Better  is  a  Uttle  with  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  than  great  treasures  without 
content.  *  *  He  that  is  greedy  of  gain  troubleth  his  own  house:  but  he 
that  hateth  bribes  shall  Uve,     Ibid.  15 — 16  and  27. 

A  prince  void  of  prudence  shall  oppress  many  by  calumny:  but  he  that 
hateth  covetousness,  shall  prolong  his  days.    *    *    A  man.  that  maketh  haste 


AVARICE.  63 

to  be  rich,  and  envieth  others,  is  ignorant  that  poverty  shall  come  upon  him. 
Ibid.  28— 16  and  23. 

The  horse-leach  hath  two  daughters  that  say:  Bring,  bring.  Ibid.  30 
—15. 

A  covetous  man  shall  not  be  satisfied  with  money:  and  he  that  loveth 
riches  shall  reap  no  fruit  from  them:  so  this  also  is  vanity.  *  *  Sleep  is 
sweet  to  a  labouring  man,  whether  he  eat  little  or  much:  but  the  fulness  of 
the  rich  will  not  suffer  him  to  sleep.  There  is  also  another  grievous  evil 
which  I  have  seen  under  the  sun:  riches  kept  to  the  hurt  of  the  owner.  Eccles. 
5—9,  11,  12. 

There  is  but  one,  and  he  hath  not  a  second,  no  child,  no  brother:  and  yet 
he  ceaseth  not  to  labour;  neither  are  his  eyes  satisfied  with  riches;  neither 
doth  he  reflect,  saying:  For  whom  do  I  labour,  and  defraud  my  soul  of  good 
things  ?  in  this  also  is  vanity,  and  a  grievous  vexation.  Ibid.  4 — 8.  See  also 
Chap.  6. 

He  that  walketh  in  justices,  and  speaketh  truth,  that  casteth  away 
avarice  by  oppression,  and  shaketh  his  hands  from  all  bribes,  that  stoppeth 
his  ears  lest  he  hear  blood,  and  shutteth  his  eyes  that  he  may  see  no  evil:  he 
shaU  dwell  on  high.     Isa.  33 — 15,  16. 

And  most  impudent  dogs,  they  never  had  enough:  the  shepherds  them- 
selves knew  no  understanding:  all  have  turned  aside  into  then-  own  way, 
every  one  after  his  own  gain,  from  the  first  even  to  the  last.     Ibid.  56 — 11. 

For  the  iniquity  of  his  covetousness  I  was  angry,  and  I  struck  him:  I  hid 
my  fa«e  from  thee,  and  was  angry:  and  he  went  away  wandering  in  his  own 
heart.     Ibid.  57—17. 

I  saw  the  Lord  standing  upon  the  altar:  and  he  said:  Strike  the  hinges, 
and  let  the  hntels  be  shook:  for  there  is  covetousness  in  the  head  of  them  all  ; 
and  I  will  slay  the  last  of  them  with  the  sword  :  there  shall  be  no  flight  for 
them  ;  they  shall  flee  ;  and  he  that  shall  flee  of  them  shall  not  be  dehvered. 
Amos.  9 — 1. 

Thefts,  covetousness,  wickedness,  deceit,  lasciviousness,  an  evil  eye,  blas- 
phemy, pride,  fooUshness.  All  these  evil  things  come  from  within,  and  defile  a 
man.     Mark.  7—22,  23. 

But  a  certain  man,  named  Ananias,  with  Saphira  his  wife,  sold  a  field, 
and  by  fraud  kept  part  of  the  price  of  the  field,  his  wife  being  conscious 
of  it ;  and  bringing  a  certain  part  of  it,  laid  it  at  the  feet  cf  the  apostles.  But 
Peter  said  :  Ananias,  why  hath  Satan  tempted  thy  heart,  that  thou  shouldst 
lie  to  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  by  fraud  keep  part  of  the  price  of  the  field  ?  whilst 
it  remained,did  it  not  remain  to  thee  ?  and  being  sold,  was  it  not  in  thy  power  ? 
Why  hast  thou  conceived  this  thing  in  thy  heart?  Thou  hast  not  lied  to  men, 
but  to  God.  And  Ananias  hearing  these  words,  fell  down,  and  gave  up  the 
ghost.  And  great  fear  came  upon  all  that  heard  it.  And  the  young  men  ris- 
ing up,  removed  him,  and  carry uig  him  out,  buried  him.  And  it  came  to  pass, 
about  the  space  of  three  hours  after,  his  wife  also,  not  knowing  what  had  hap- 
pened, came  in.  And  Peter  said  to  her  :  Tell  me,  woman,  whether  you  sold 
the  field  for  so  much?  And  she  said:  Yea,  for  so  much.  And  Peter  said  unto 
her  :  Why  have  you  agreed  together  to  tempt  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord?  Behold, 
the  feet  of  those  who  have  buried  thy  husband,  are  at  the  door;  and  they  shall 
carry  thee  out.  Immediately  she  fell  down  before  his  feet,  and  gave  up  the 
ghost.  And  the  young  men  coming  in,  found  her  dead;  and  carried  her  out, 
and  buried  her  by  her  husband.    Acts.  5—1  to  11.     See  Acts.  19—24,  of  the 


64  AVARICE. 

a-sarice  of  Demetrius  the  silversmith.    Also  Acts.  24 — 26. 

Therefore  wiU  I  give  their  women  to  strangers,  their  fields  to  others  for 
an  inheritance:  because  from  the  least  even  to  the  greatest  all  follow  covet- 
ousness:  from  the  prophet  even  to  the  priest,  all  deal  deceitfully.  Jerem.8 — 10. 

Behold,  I  have  clapped  my  hands  at  thy  covetousness.  which  thou  hast 
exercised,  and  at  the  blood  that  hath  been  shed  in  the  midst  of  thee.  Ezech. 
22—13. 

"Wo  to  him  that  gathereth  together  an  evil  covetousness  to  his  house,  that 
his  nest  may  be  on  high,  and  thinketh  he  may  be  delivered  out  of  the  hand 
of  evil.     Habacuc.  2 — 9. 

And  so  through  the  covetousness  of  them  that  were  in  power,  Menelaus 
continued  in  authority,  increasing  in  malice  to  the  betraying  of  the  citizens. 
2.  Mach.  4—50. 

Now  they  that  were  with  Simon,  being  led  with  covetousness,  were  jier- 
suaded  for  the  sake  of  money  by  some  that  were  in  the  towers;  and  taking 
seventy  thousand  didrachmas,  let  some  of  them  escape.     Ibid.  10 — 20. 

Lay  not  up  for  yourselves  treasures  on  earth:  where  the  rust,  and  the 
moth  consume,  and  where  thieves  dig  tlwough,  and  steal.     Matth.  6 — 19. 

And  he  (Jtidas)  said  to  them:  What  will  you  give  me,  and  I  will  deUver  him 
unto  you  ?  But  they  appointed  him  tliirty  pieces  of  sUver.  And  from  thence- 
forth he  sought  opportunity  to  betray  him.     Ibid.  26 — 15.  16. 

Then  one  of  his  disciples.  Judas  Iscariot,  he  that  was  about  to  betray  him, 
said:  Why  was  not  this  ointment  sold  for  three  hundred  pence,  and  given  to 
the  poor?  Now  he  said  this,  not  because  he  cared  for  the  poor,  but  because 
he  was  a  thief,  and  having  the  purse,  carried  what  was  put  therein.  Jolm. 
12-^,  5,  6. 

Then  Judas,  who  betrayed  him,  seeing  that  he  was  condemned,  repenting 
himself,  brought  back  the  tliirty  pieces  of  silver  to  the  chief  priests  and  the 
ancients.     Matth.  27 — 3. 

For  what  shall  it  profit  a  man,  if  he  gain  the  whole  world,  and  lose  his 
own  soul  ?    Mark.  8 — 36. 

And  he  said  to  them:  Take  heed  and  beware  of  all  covetousness:  for  a 
man's  life  doth  not  consist  in  the  abundance  of  things  which  he  possesseth. 
Luke.  12—15. 

But  Peter  said  to  him  {Simon):  May  thy  money  perish  with  thee:  because 
thou  hast  esteemed  the  gift  of  God  to  be  purchased  with  money.  Acts.  8 — 19,  SOg 

Nor  the  effeminate,  nor  sodomites,  nor  thieves,  nor  the  covetous,  nor 
drunkards,  nor  railers,  nor  extortioners,  shall  possess  the  kingdom  of  God. 
1.  Cor.  6—10.  , 

But  fornication  and  all  uncleanness,  or  covetousness,  let  it  not  so  much  as 
be  named  among  you,  as  it  becometh  saints.    Ephes.  5 — 3.    See  Coloss.  3 — 5. 

For  they  who  would  become  rich,  fall  into  temptation,  and  into  the  snare 
of  the  devil, and  into  many  unprofitable  and  hurtful  desires, which  drown  men 
in  destruction  and  perdition.  For  covetousness  is  the  root  of  all  evils.  1.  Tim. 
6—9,  10. 

For  a  bishop  must  be  without  crime,  as  the  steward  of  Qod;  not  proud, 
not  subject  to  anger,  not  given  to  wine,  no  striker,  not  greedy  of  filthy  lucre. 
*  *  Who  must  be  reproved,  who  subvert  whole  houses,  teaching  things 
which  they  ought  not,  for  filthy  lucre's  sake.    Titus.   1 — 7  and  11. 

Let  your  tnanners  be  without  covetousness,  contented  with  such  things  as 


BABYLONISH  CAPTIVITY.  65 

you  have:  for  he  hath  said:  I  will  not  leave  thee,  neither  will  I  forsake  thee. 
Hebr.  18—5. 

BABYLONISH  CAPTIVITY. 

And  I  will  destroy  your  land,  and  your  enemies  shall  be  astonished  at  it. 
when  they  shall  be  the  inhabitants  thereof.  And  I  will  scatter  you  among 
the  gentiles;  and  I  wiU  draw  out  the  sword  after  you;  and  your  land  shall  be 
desert,  and  your  cities  destroyed.     Levitt.  26 — 32,  33. 

I  call  this  day  heaven  and  earth  to  witness,  that  you  shall  quickly  perish 
out  of  the  land,  which,  when  you  have  passed  over  the  Jordan,  you  shall  pos- 
sess. You  shall  not  dwell  therein  long,  but  the  Lord  vrill  destroy  you,  and 
scatter  you  among  all  nations,  and  you  shall  remain  a  few  among  the  nations, 
to  which  the  Lord  shall  lead  you.     Deut.  4 — 26,  27. 

The  Lord  shall  bring  thee,  and  thy  king,  whom  thou  shalt  have  appointed 
over  thee,  into  a  nation  which  thou  and  thy  fathers  know  not;  and  there  thou 
shalt  serve  strange  gods,  wood  and  stone.  And  thou  shalt  be  lost,  as  a  pro- 
verb and  a  by- word  to  all  jjeople,  among  whom  the  Lord  shall  bring  thee  in. 
Ibid.  28—36,  37. 

The  Lord  bring  upon  thee  a  nation  from  afar,  and  from  the  uttermost  ends 
of  the  earth,  like  an  eagle  that  flieth  swiftly:  whose  tongue  thou  canst  not 
understand:  a  most  insolent  nation,  that  will  show  no  regard  to  the  ancient, 
nor  have  pity  on  the  infant,  and  AviU  devour  the  fruit  of  thy  cattle,  and  the 
fruits  of  thy  land:  until  thou  be  destroyed,  and  will  leave  thee  no  wheat,  nor 
wine,  nor  oil,  nor  herds  of  oxen,  nor  flocks  of  sheep;  until  he  destroy  thee, 
and  consume  thee  in  all  thy  cities,  and  thy  strong  and  high  walls  be  brought 
down,  wherein  thou  trustedst  in  all  thy  land.  Thou  shalt  be  besieged  within  thy 
gates  in  all  thy  land,  wliich  the  Lord  thy  God  will  give  thee.  Ibid.  28 — 49,  50, 
51,  52. 

Behold,  the  days  shall  come,  that  all  that  is  in  thy  house,  and  that  thy 
fathers  have  laid  up  in  store  unto  this  day,  shall  be  carried  into  Babylon : 
nothing  shall  be  left,  saith  the  Lord.    4.  Kings.  20 — 17. 

Tlierefore  is  my  people  led  away  captive,  because  they  had  not  knowledge; 
and  their  nobles  have  perished  from  famine;  and  their  multitude  were  dried 
up  with  thirst.     Isa.  5 — 13. 

The  cities  of  the  south  are  shut  up,  and  there  is  none  to  open  them:  all 
Juda  is  carried  away  captive  with  an  entire  captivity.  *  *  And  I  will  scat- 
ter them  as  stubble,  which  is  carried  away  by  the  wind  in  the  desert.  Jerem. 
13—19  and  24. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  Hosts,  the  God  of  Israel:  Behold,  I  will  take 
away  out  of  this  place  in  your  sight,  and  in  your  days  the  voice  of  mirth, and 
the  voice  of  gladness,  the  voice  of  the  bridegroom,  and  the  voice  of  the  bride. 
Ibid.  16—9. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord:  Behold,  I  will  deliver  thee  up  to  fear,  thee  and 
aU  thy  friends:  and  they  shall  fall  by  the  sword  of  their  enemies,  and  thy 
eyes  shall  see  it,  and  I  wiU  give  all  Juda  into  the  hand  of  the  king  of  Baby- 
lon: and  he  shall  carry  them  away  to  Babylon,  and  shaU  strike  them  with  the 
sword.  And  I  wiU  give  all  the  substance  of  this  city,  and  all  its  labour,  and 
every  precious  thing  thereof,  and  aU  the  treasures  of  the  kings  of  Juda  will  I 
give  into  the  hands  of  their  enemies:  and  they  shall  piUage  them,  and  take 
them  away,  and  carry  them  to  Babylon.     But  thou,  Phassur,  and  all  that 


66  BABYLONISH  CAPTIVITY. 

dwell  in  thy  house,  shall  go  into  captivity,  and  thou  shalt  go  to  Babylon,  and 
there  thou  shalt  die,  and  there  thou  shalt  be  buried,  thou  and  all  thy  friends, 
to  whom  thou  hast  prophesied  a  lie.     Ibid.  20 — 4,  5,  6. 

And  to  this  people  thou  shalt  say:  Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Behold,  I  set  be- 
fore you  the  way  of  hfe,  and  the  way  of  death.  He  that  shall  abide  in  this 
city,  shall  die  by  the  sword,  and  by  the  famine,  and  by  the  pestilence:  but  he 
that  shall  go  out,  and  flee  over  to  the  Chaldeans,  that  besiege  you,  shall  live, 
and  his  life  shall  be  to  him  as  a  spoU.  For  I  have  set  my  face  against  this 
city  for  evil  and  not  for  good,  saith  the  Lord:  it  shall  be  given  into  the  hand 
of  the  king  of  Babylon,  and  he  shall  bum  it  with  fire.     Ibid.  21 — 8,  9, 10. 

Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  Because  you  have  not  heard  my 
words:  behold,  I  will  send,  and  take  all  the  kindreds  of  the  north,  saith  the 
Lord,  and  Nabuchodonosor  the  king  of  Babylon  my  servant:  and  I  will  bring 
them  against  this  land,  and  against  the  inhabitants  thereof,  and  agaiust  all 
the  nations  that  are  around  about  it:  and  I  vnll  destroy  them,  and  make 
them  an  astonishment  and  a  hissing,  and  perpetual  desolations.  And  I  will 
take  away  from  them  the  voice  of  mirth,  and  the  voice  of  gladness,  the  voice 
of  the  bridegroom,  and  the  voice  of  the  bride,  the  sound  of  the  mill,  and  the 
Ught  of  the  lamp.  And  all  this  land  shall  be  a  desolation,  and  an  astonish- 
ment: and  all  these  nations  shall  serve  the  king  of  Babylon  seventy  years. 
Ibid.  25—8,  9,  10,  11. 

Therefore,  because  of  you,  Sion  shall  be  ploughed  as  a  field;  and  Jerusa- 
lem shall  be  as  a  heap  of  stones,  and  the  mountain  of  the  temple  as  the  high 
places  of  the  forests.     Mich.  3 — 12. 

Be  in  pain  and  labour,  O  daughter  of  Sion,  as  a  woman  that  bringeth 
forth:  for  now  shalt  thou  go  out  of  the  city,  and  shalt  dwell  in  the  country, 
and  slialt  come  even  to  Babylon:  there  thou  shalt  be  dehvei*ed;  there  the  Lord 
wiU  redeem  thee  out  of  the  hand  of  thy  enemies.     Ibid.  4 — 10. 

For  behold,  I  will  raise  up  the  Chaldeans,  a  bitter  and  swift  nation, march- 
ing upon  the  breadth  of  the  earth,  to  possess  the  dwelling  places  that  are  not 
their  own.     Habacuc.  1 — 6. 

For  the  sins  that  you  have  conunitted  before  God,  you  shall  be  carried 
away  captives  into  Babylon  by  Nabuchodonosor  the  king  of  Babylon.  And 
when  you  are  come  into  Babylon,  you  shall  be  there  many  yeai*s,  and  for  a 
long  time,  even  to  seven  generations:  and  after  that  I  will  bring  you  away 
from  thence  with  peace.    Baruch.  6 — 1,  2. 

Tlie  Captivity  Arcoiaplished. 

Joachim  became  the  servarit  of  yabuchodunosor  king  of  Babylon,  for 
three  years.  After  his  death,  his  son  Joachim  succeeded  him  and  was  taken 
with  all  tJie  treasures  of  the  temple  and  of  the  king's  house,  and  led  by  Nabuch- 
odonosor captive  into  Babylon.    See  4.  Kings.  Chap.  24  and  25. 

For  he  brought  upon  them  the  king  of  the  Chaldeans;  and  he  slew  their 
young  men  with  the  sword  in  the  house  of  his  sanctuary:  he  had  no  compas- 
sion on  young  man,  or  maiden,  old  man,  or  even  him  that  stooped  for  age; 
but  he  delivered  them  all  into  his  hands.  And  all  the  vessels  of  the  house  of 
the  Lord,  great  and  small,  and  the  treasures  of  the  temple,  and  of  the  king, 
and  of  the  princes,  he  cai'ried  away  to  Babylon.  And  the  enemies  set  fire  to 
the  house  of  God,  and  broke  down  the  wall  of  Jerusalem,  burnt  all  the 
towers;  and  whatsoever  was  precious  they  destroyed.  2.  Paral.  36 — 17,  18,  19. 


BABYLONISH  CAPTIVITY.  67 

The  End  of  the  Captivity  Promised  and  Foretold. 

And  I  will  remember  my  covenant,  that  I  made  with  Jacob,  and  Isaac, 
and  Abraham.  I  will  remember  also  the  land,  which,  when  she  shall  be  left 
by  them,  shall  enjoy  her  sabbaths,  being  desolate  for  them.  But  they  shall 
pray  for  their  sins,  because  they  rejected  my  judgments,  and  despised  my 
laws.  And  yet  for  all  that  when  they  were  in  the  land  of  their  enemies,  I 
did  not  cast  them  off  altogether;  neither  did  I  so  despise  them  tliat  they 
should  be  quite  consumed,  and  I  should  make  void  my  covenant  vdth  them. 
Foi- 1  am  the  Lord  their  God.  And  will  remember  mj^  former  covenant, 
when  I  brought  them  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  in  the  sight  of  the  Gentiles,  to 
be  their  God.    lam  the  Lord.    Levit.  26 — 42  to  45. 

And  there  you  shall  serve  gods,  that  were  framed  with  men's  hands; 
wood  and  stone;  that  neither  see,  nor  hear,  nor  eat,  nor  smell.  And  when 
thou  shalt  seek  there  the  Lord  thy  God,  thou  shalt  find  him:  yet  so,  if  thou 
seek  him  with  all  thy  heart,  and  all  the  affliction  of  thy  soul.  Deut.  4 — 
28,  29. 

And  {thou)  shalt  return  to  him,  and  obey  his  commandments,  as  I  com- 
mand thee  this  day,  thou  and  thy  children,  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  aU 
thy  soul:  the  Lord  thy  God  will  bring  back  again  thy  captivity,  and  will  have 
mercy  on  thee. and  gather  thee  again  out  of  ail  the  nations, into  which  he  scat- 
tered thee  before.  If  thou  be  driven  as  far  as  the  poles  of  heaven,  the  Lord 
thy  God  will  fetch  thee  back  from  thence;  and  will  take  thee  to  himself,  and 
bring  thee  into  the  land  which  thy  fathers  possessed;  and  thou  shalt  possess 
it:  and  blessing  thee,  he  will  make  thee  more  niunerous  than  were  thy 
fathers.     Ibid.  30— 2  to  5. 

Then  hear  thou  in  heaven,  and  forgive  the  sin  of  thy  people  Israel,  and 
bring  them  back  to  the  land  which  thou  gavest  to  their  fathers.  3.  Kings. 
8—34. 

If  thy  people  Israel  be  overcome  by  their  enemies,  (for  they  will  sin  against 
thee)  and  being  converted  shall  do  penance,  and  call  upon  thy  name,  and 
pray  to  thee  in  this  place,  then  hear  thou  from  heaven,  and  forgive  the  sin  of 
thy  people  Israel,  and  bring  them  back  into  the  land,  which  thou  gavest  to 
them,  and  their  fathers.  *  *  Then  hear  thou  from  heaven,  tliat  is,  from 
thy  firm  dwelling  place,  their  prayers,  and  do  judgment,  and  forgive  thy 
people,  although  they  have  sinned.     2.  Paral.  6 — 24,  25  and  39. 

Her  time  is  near  at  hand,  and  her  days  shall  not  be  pr«  >longed.  For  the 
Lord  will  have  mercy  on  Jacob,  and  will  yet  choose  out  of  Israel,  and  will 
make  them  rest  upon  their  own  ground:  and  the  strangers  shall  be  joined 
with  them,  and  shall  adhere  to  the  house  of  Jacob.     Isa.  14 — 1. 

Be  comforted,  be  comforted,  my  people,  saith  your  God.  Speak  ye  to 
the  heart  of  Jerusalem,  and  call  to  her:  for  her  evil  is  come  to  an  end;  her  in- 
iquity is  forgiven:  she  hath  received  of  the  hand  of  the  Lord  double  for  all 
her  sins.     Ibid.  40 — 1,2. 

Come  forth  out  of  Babylon;  flee  ye  from  the  Chaldeans;  declare  it  with 
the  voice  of  joy:  make  this  to  be  heard,  and  speak  it  out  even  to  the  ends  of 
the  earth.     Say:  the  Lord  hath  redeemed  his  servant  Jacob.     Ibid.  48 — 20. 

And  when  I  shall  have  plucked  them  out,  I  will  return,  and  have  mercy " 
on  them;  and  I  vvdll  bring  them  back,  every  man  to  his  inheritance,  and  every 
man  into  his  land.     Jerem.  12 — 15. 

But,  The  Lord  liveth.that  brought  the  children  of  Israel  out  of  the  land  of 

5 


C8  BABYLONISH  CAPTIVITY. 

the  north,  and  out  of  all  the  lands  to  which  I  cast  them  out:  and  I  will  bring 
them  again  into  their  land,  which  I  gave  to  their  fathers.     Ibid.  16—15. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel:  Like  these  good  figs,so  will  I  regard 
the  captives  of  Juda,  whom  I  have  sent  forth  out  of  the  place  into  the  land  of 
the  Chaldeans,  for  their  good.  And  I  will  set  my  eyes  ujwn  them  to  be  paci- 
fied, and  I  will  bring  them  again  into  this  land:  and  I  will  build  them  up, 
and  not  pull  them  down:  and  I  will  plant  them,  and  not  pluck  them  up. 
Ibid.  24—5,  6. 

And  when  the  seventy  yeai-s  shall  be  expired,  I  will  punish  the  king  of 
Babylon,  and  that  nation  saith  the  Lord,  for  their  iniquity,  and  the  land  of 
the  Chaldeans:  and  I  wiU  make  it  perpetual  desolations.     Ibid.  25 — 12. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord:  When  the  seventy  years  shall  begin  to  be  ac- 
comphshed  in  Babylon,  I  wall  visit  you:  and  I  will  perform  my  good  word  in 
yoiu-  favor,  to  bring  you  again  to  this  place:    Ibid.  29 — 10. 

Therefore  fear  thou  not,  my  servant  Jacob,  saith  the  Lord;  neither  be 
dismayed,  O  Israel:  for  behold,  I  will  save  thee  from  a  country  afar  off,  and 
thy  seed  from  the  land  of  their  captivity;  and  Jacob  shall  return,  and  be  at 
rest,  and  abound  with  all  good  tilings:  and  there  shall  he  none  whom  lie  may 
fear.     Ibid.  30—10. 

They  shall  come  vsdth  weeping:  and  I  wiU  bring  them  back  in  mercy:  and 
I  will  bring  them  through  the  torrents  of  waters  in  a  right  way,  and  they 
shall  not  stumble  in  it:  for  I  am  a  father  to  Israel,  and  Ejjhraim  is  my  first- 
bom.     Ibid.  31—9. 

Behold,  I  will  gather  them  together  out  of  all  the  lands  to  which  I  have 
cast  them  out  in  my  anger, and  in  my  wrath,  and  in  my  great  indignation:  and 
I  will  bring  them  again  into  this  place,  and  will  cause  them  to  dwell  securely. 
And  they  shall  be  my  i^eople,  and  I  will  be  their  God.     Ibid.  32 — 37.  38. 

Therefore  sjieak  to  them:  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God:  I  will  gather  you  from 
among  the  peoples,  and  assemble  you  out  of  the  countries  wherein  you  are 
8cattere<l.  and  I  will  give  you  the  land  of  Israel.     Ezech.  11—17. 

I  Daniel  understood  by  books  the  number  of  the  years,  concerning  which 
the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  Jeremias  the  prophet,  that  seventy  yeai-s  should 
be  accomplished  of  the  desolation  of  Jerusalem.     Dan.  9—2. 

And  when  you  are  come  into  Babylon,  you  shall  be  there  many  years, 
and  for  a  long  time,  even  to  seven  generations:  and  after  tliat  1  will  bring 
you  away  from  thence  with  peace.     Baruch.  6 — 2. 

.Liberation  from  Captivity  Accomplished. 

The  Heventy  years  of  captivity  beiJig  ended,  Cyrus,  divinely  inspired, 
caused  the  return  of  the  Israelites  to  Jerusalem.    See  1.  Esdras.  Chajt.  1. 

Cause  of  the  Captivity. 

For  so  it  was  that  the  children  of  Israel  had  sinned  against  the  Lord  their 
God,  who  brouglit  them  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  from  under  the  hand  of 
Pharao  king  of  Egyjjt;  and  they  woi*shipi)ed  strange  gods.  And  they  walked 
according  to  the  way  of  the  nations  which  the  Lord  had  destroyed  in  the  sight 
of  the  children  of  Israel,and  of  the  kings  of  Israel :  because  they  had  done  in  like 
manner.  *  *  And  the  Lord  testified  to  them  in  Israel  and  in  Juda  by  the 
hand  of  all  the  prophets  and  seers,  sajdng:  Return  from  your  wicked  ways. 


BAPTISM.  69 

and  keep  my  precepts,  and  ceremonies,  according  to  all  the  law  which  I  com- 
manded your  fathers;  and  as  I  have  sent  to  you  in  the  hand  of  my  servants 
the  prophets.  *  *  And  the  Lord  was  very  angry  with  Israel,  and  removed 
them  from  his  sight:  and  there  remained  only  the  tribe  of  Juda.  But  neither 
did  Juda  itself  keep  the  commandments  of  the  Lord  their  God:  but  they 
walked  in  the  errors  of  Israel,  which  they  had  wrought.  4.  Kings.  17 — 7,  8, 
13,  18,   19. 

Prophecies  Against  Babylon. 

And  the  people  shall  take  them,  and  bring  them  into  their  place:  and  the 
house  of  Israel  shall  possess  them  in  the  land  of  the  Lord  for  servants  and 
handmaids:  and  they  shall  make  them  captives  that  had  taken  them,  and 
shall  subdue  their  oppressors.  *  *  Thou  shalt  take  up  this  parable  against 
the  king  of  Babylon,  and  shalt  say:  How  is  the  oppressor  come  to  nothing, 
the  tribute  hath  ceased.     Isa.  14 — 2,  4.     See  Chap.  13. 

Behold,  this  man  cometh,  the  rider  upon  the  chariot  with  two  horsemen, 
and  he  answered,  and  said:  Babylon  is  fallen,  she  is  fallen,  and  all  the  graven 
gods  thereof  are  broken  unto  the  ground.     Ibid.  31 — 9. 

BACCHANALIA. 

All  flesh  had  corrupted  its  way  upon  the  earth.  Gen.  6 — 13.  On  account 
of  which  God  said  to  Noe:  The  end  of  all  flesh  is  come  before  me,  the  earth  is 
filled  with  iniquity  through  them,  and  I  will  destroy  them  with  the  eai'th. 
Ibid.  6—13.     See  Exod.  10—33,  and  33—6. 

BAPTISM. 

Commanded  by  Christ. 

1 

Go  ye,  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations;  baptizing  them  in  the  name  of 
the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Matth.  38-19. 

He  that  believeth,  and  is  baptized,  shaU  be  saved:  but  he  that  believeth 
not,  shall  be  condemned.     Mark.  16—16. 

Jesus  answered:  Amen,  amen  I  say  to  thee,  unless  a  man  be  born  again 
of  water  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  he  cannot  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God. 
John.  3 — 5. 

Baptism  Taught  and  Administered  b^  the  Apostles. 

But  Peter  (said)  to  them:  Do  penance,  and  be  baptized  every  one  of  you 
in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  remission  of  your  sins:  and  you  shall  re- 
ceive the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  *  *  They,  therefore,  that  received  his 
word,  were  baptized :  and  there  were  addded  to  them  in  that  day  about  three 
thousand  souls.     Acts.  3 — 38  and  41. 

But  when  they  had  believed  Philip  preaching  the  kingdom  of  God,  in  the 
name  of  Jesus  Clirist,  men  and  women  were  baptized.  *  *  And  he  {the 
eunuch)  commanded  the  chariot  to  stand  still:  and  they  both  went  down  into 
the  water,  Philip  and  the  eunuch;  and  he  baptized  him.     Acts.  8 — 13  and  38. 

And  immediately  there  fell  from  his  eyes  as  it  were  scales;  and  he  received 
his  sight;  and  rising  up,  he  was  baptized.     Ibid.  9 — 18. 


70  BAPTISM. 

Then  leter  answered:  Can  any  man  forbid  water,  that  these  should  not 
be  baptized,  who  have  received  the  Holy  Ghost  as  well  as  we  ?  And  he  com- 
manded them  to  be  baptized  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Ibid. 
10—47,  48. 

And  when  she  {Lydia)  was  baptized,  and  her  household,  she  besought  us 
saymg:  If  you  have  judged  me  to  be  faitliful  to  the  Lord,  come  into  my  house 
and  there  remain.     Ibid.  16 — 15. 

And  he  taking  them  the  same  hour  of  the  night,  washed  their  wounds: 
and  he  was  baptized,  and  presently  all  his  family-.     Ibid.  16 — 33. 

Then  Paul  said:  John  baptized  the  people  with  the  baptism  of  j^enance, 
saying:  Tliat  they  should  beUeve  in  him  who  was  to  come  after  him,  that  is  to 
say,  m  Jesus.     Ibid.  19 — 4. 

And  now,  why  delayest  thou  ?  rise  up,  and  be  baptized,  and  wash  away 
thy  sins,  calUng  upon  his  name.     Ibid.  22 — 16. 

Know  you  not  that  all  we,  who  are  baptized  in  Clu-ist  Jesus,  are  baptized 
in  his  death  .''    Rom.  6 — 3. 

I  give  God  thanks,  that  I  baptized  none  of  you,  but  Crispus  and  Caius. 
1.  Cor.  1—14. 

And  Crispus,  the  riUer  of  the  synagogiie,  believed  in  the  Lord  ^^^th  all  his 
house:  and  many  of  the  Corinthians  hearing,  believed  and  were  baptized. 
Acts.  18—8. 

Baptism  is  the  Laver  of  Regeneration. 

Whereunto  baptism  being  of  the  like  form,  now  saveth  you  also;  not  the 
putting  away  of  the  filth  of  the  flesh,  but  the  examination  of  a  good  consci- 
ence towards  God  by  the  resurrection  of  Jesus  Christ.     1.  Peter.  3 — 21. 

Not  by  the  works  of  justice,  which  we  have  done,  but  according  to  Ms 
mercy  he  saved  us,  by  the  laver  of  regeneration,  and  renovation  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.     Titus.  3—5.  . 

BapHsiu  Takes  Aioay  all  Sin. 

The  male,  whose  flesh  of  his  foreskin  shall  not  be  circumcised,  that  soul 
shall  be  destroyed  out  of  his  people:  because  he  hath  broken  ray  covenant. 
Qen.  17 — 14.     N.  B. — (  /,  -  »,  ,,  /.s/on  was  a  figure  of  baptism. 

For  I  will  pour  out  \\  atf  is  upon  the  thirsty  ground,  and  streams  upon  the 
dry  land:  I  will  pour  out  my  spirit  upon  thy  seed,  and  my  blessing  upon  thy 
stock.     Isa.  44 — 3. 

And  I  will  pour  upon  you  clean  water,  and  you  shall  be  cleansed  from  all 
your  filthiness,  and  I  will  cleanse  j'ou  from  all  your  idols.     Ezech.  36 — 35. 

In  that  day  there  shall  be  a  fountain  open  to  the  house  of  David,  and  to 
"the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem:  for  the  washing  of  the  sinner.     Zach.  13 — 1. 

John  was  in  the  desert  baptizing,  and  preaching  tlie  baptism  of  penance 
for  the  remission  of  sins.     Mark.  1 — i. 

He  that  believeth.  and  is  baptizeti,  shall  be  saved:  but  he  that  lielieveth 
not,  shall  be  condemned.     Mark.  16 — 16. 

Jesus  answered:  Amen,  amen  I  say  to  thee,  unless  a  man  \^e  born  again 
of  water  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  he  cannot  enter  into  tlie  kingdom  of  God.  John. 
3—5. 

And   I  knew  him  not;  but  he,  who  sent  me  to  baptize  in  water,  said 


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to  me:  He  upon  whom  thou  shalt  see  the  Spirit  descending,  and  remaining 
on  him,  he  it  is  tliat  baptizeth  with  the  Holy  Ghost.     Ibid.  1 — 33. 

But  Peter  (said)  to  them:  Do  penance,  and  be  bai^tized  every  one  of  you 
in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  remission  of  your  sins:  and  you  shall  re- 
ceive the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Acts.  2 — 38. 

But  when  they  had  believed  Philip  preaching  the  kingdom  of  God,  in  the 
name  of  Jesus  Christ,  men  and  women  were  baptized:  then  Simon  himself  be- 
lieved also:  and  being  baptized,  he  adhered  to  Philip.     Ibid.  8 — 13,  13. 

And  he  taking  them  the  same  hour  of  the  night,  washed  thejr  woimds:  and 
he  was  baptized,  and  presently  all  his  family.     Ibid.  16 — 33. 

Know  you  not  that  all  we,  who  are  baptized  in  Christ  Jesus,  are  baptized 
in  his  death?  For  we  are  buried  togetlier  with  him  by  baptism  unto  death: 
That  as  Christ  is  risen  from  tlie  dead  by  the  glory  of  the  Father,  so  we  also 
may  walk  in  newness  of  life.  For  if  we  have  been  planted  together  in 
the  likeness  of  his  death,  in  Like  manner  we  shall  be  of  his  resun-ection. 
Knowing  this,  that  our  old  man  is  crucified  with  him,  that  the  body  of  sin 
may  be  destroyed,  and  that  we  may  serve  sin  no  longer.    Rom.  6 — 3  to  6. 

For  as  many  of  you  as  have  been  baptized  in  Christ,  have  put  on  Christ. 
Galat.  3—27. 

And  such  some  of  you  were:  but  you  are  washed,  but  you  are  sanctified, 
but  you  are  justified,  in  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  in  the  Spirit  of 
our  God.     1.  Cor.  6—11. 

That  he  might  sanctify  it,  cleansing  it  by  the  laver  of  water  in  the  word 
of  life.     Ephes.  5—26. 

Buried  with  him  in  baptism,  in  whom  also  you  are  risen  again  by  the  faith 
of  the  operation  of  God,  who  hath  raised  him  up  from  the  dead.  And  you, 
when  you  were  dead  in  your  sins,  and  the  uncLrcumcision  of  your  flesh,  he 
hath  quickened  together  with  him,  forgiving  you  all  offences:  blotting  out  the 
hand- writing  of  the  decree  which  was  against  us,  which  was  contrary  to  us. 
CoUos.  2—12  to  14.     See  Luke.  3—3. 

Let  us  draw  near  with  a  true  heai-t  in  the  fulness  of  faith,  having  our 
hearts  sprinkled  from  an  evil  conscience,  and  our  bodies  washed  with  clean 
water.     Hebr.  10—22. 

Baptism  Not  to  be  Repeated. 

One  Lord,  one  faith,  one  baptism.     Ephes.  4 — 5. 

For  it  is  impossible  for  those,  who  were  once  enhghtened,  have  tasted 
also  the  heavenly  gift,  and  were  made  partakers  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  have 
moreover  tasted  the  good  word  of  God,  and  the  powers  of  the  world  to  come, 
and  are  fallen  away;  to  be  renewed  again  unto  penance,  crucifying  again  to 
themselves  the  Son  of  God,  and  making  a  mockery  of  him.     Hebr.  6 — 4,  5,  6. 

For  if  we  sin  wilfully  after  having  received  the  knowledge  of  the  truth, ' 
there  is  now  left  no  sacrifice  for  sins.     Ibid.  10 — 26. 

Baptism  of  John. 

And  they  were  baptized  by  him  in  the  Jordan,  confessing  their  sins.  *  * 
I,  indeed,  baptize  you  with  water  unto  penance:  but  he  who  is  to  come  after 
me,  is  stronger  than  I,  whose  shoes  I  am  not  worthy  to  carry:  he  shall  bap- 
tize you  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and  with  fire.    Matth.  3 — 6  and  11. 


72  BAPTISM. 

The  baptism  of  John  whence  was  it  ?  from  heaven  or  from  men  ?  But 
they  thought  within  themselves,  saying:  If  we  shall  say,  From  heaven,  he 
will  say  to  us:    Why  then  did  not  you  beheve  him?    Ibid.  21 — 25,  26. 

The  baptism  of  John  was  it  from  heaven  or  from  men?  Answer  me. 
But  they  thought  with  themselves,  saying:  If  we  say,  from  heaven:  he 
wiU  say:     Why  then  did  not  you  beheve  him  ?    Mark.  11 — 30,31. 

John  was  in  the  desert  baptizing,  and  preaching  the  baptism  of  penance 
for  the  remission  of  sins.  *  *  I  have  baptized  you  with  water:  but  he 
shall  baptize  you  with  the  Holy  Ghost.    Mark.  1 — 4,  8. 

And  he  came  in^  all  the  comitry  about  the  Jordan,  preaching  the  baptism 
of  penance,  for  the  remission  of  sins.  *  *  John  answered,  sayuig  to  them 
aU:  I  indeed  baptize  you  with  water;  but  there  shall  come  one  mightier  than  I, 
the  latchet  of  whose  shoes  I  am  not  worthy  to  loose:  he  Khali  baptize  you 
with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  with  fire.     Luke.  3 — 3  and  16. 

And  all  the  people  hearing,  and  the  publicans,  justified  God;  being  bap- 
tized with  the  baptism  of  John.     Ibid.  7 — 29. 

And  they  asked  him,  and  said  to  him:  Why  then  dost  thou  baptize,  if 
thou  be  not  Christ,  nor  EUas.  nor  the  prophet?  John  answered  them,  sajong: 
I  bajitize  in  water:  but  there  hath  stood  one  in  the  midst  of  you,  whom  you 
know  not.    John.  1 — 25,  26. 

And  John  also  was  baptizing  in  Ennon  near  Salim,  because  there  was 
much  water  there:  and  they  came,  and  were  baptized.     Ibid.  3 — 23. 

For  John  indeed  baptized  with  water:  but  you  shall  be  baptized  with  the 
Holy  (^host,  not  many  days  hence.    A.cts.  l-t-5. 

Then  Paul  said:  John  baptized  the  people  with  the  baptism  of  penance, 
saying:  Tliat  they  should  believe  in  him  who  was  to  come  after  him,  that  is 
to  say,  in  Jesus.     Ibid.  19 — 4. 

Baptism  of  Penance  Preached. 

Now  in  those  days  came  John  the  Baptist  preaching  in  the  desert  of 
Judea;  and  saying:  Do  penance:  for  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  at  hand. 
Matth.  3—1,  2. 

But  Peter  (said)  to  them:  Do  penance,  and  be  baptized  every  one  of 
you  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  remission  of  your  sins.    Acts.  2 — 38. 

John  first  preaching  before  his  coming  the  baptism  of  penance  to  all  the 
people  of  Israel.     Ibid.  13 — 24. 

Then  Paul  said:  John  baptized  the  people  with  the  baptism  of  penance, 
saying:    That  they  should  believe  in  him  who  was  to  come.     Ibid.  19 — 4. 

By  the  Navie  Baptism,  Passion  or  Suffering  is  Signified. 

And  Jesus  said  to  them:  You  know  not  what  you  ask.  Can  you  drink 
of  the  chaUce  that  I  drink  of;  or  be  baptized  with  the  baptism  wherewith  I 
am  baptized  ?    Mark.  10—38. 

And  I  have  a  baptism,  wherewith  I  am  to  be  baptized:  and  how  am  I 
straitened  imtil  it  be  accomplished  ?    Luke.  12 — 50. 

Baptism  to  be  Administered  to  Children. 

The  male,  whose  flesh  of  his  foreskin  shall  not  be  circumcised,  that  soul 


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shall  be  destroyed  out  of  his  people:  because  he  hath  broken  my  covenant. 
Gten.  17 — 14    N.  B. — Circumcision  was  a  Figure  of  Baptism. 

And  when  he  was  m  his  journey,  in  the  inn,  the  Lord  met  him,  and 
would  have  killed  him.  Inmiediately  Sephora  took  a  very  sharp  stone,  and 
circumcised  the  foreskin  of  her  son,  and  touched  his  feet,  and  said :  A  bloody 
spouse  art  thou  to  me.  And  he  let  him  go  after  she  had  said:  A  bloody 
spouse  art  thou  to  me,  because  of  the  circumcision.     Exod.  4 — 24  to  26. 

Even  so  it  is  not  the  will  of  your  Father,  who  is  in  heaven,  that  one  of 
these  little  ones  should  perish.     Matth.  18 — 14. 

Then  were  little  children  presented  to  him,  that  he  should  lay  his  hands 
upon  them  and  pray.  And  the  disciples  rebuked  them.  But  Jesus  said  to 
them:  Suffer  the  little  children,  and  forbid  them  not  to  come  to  me:  for  the 
kingdom  of  heaven  is  for  such.    Ibid.  19 — 13,  14. 

And  they  brought  to  him  yoimg  children,  that  he  might  touch  them. 
And  the  disciples  rebuked  them  that  brought  them.  And  when  Jesus  saw  it, 
he  was  much  displeased,  and  said  to  them:  Suffer  tl^  little  children  to  come 
to  me,  and  forbid  them  not:  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  God.  Amen  I 
say  to  you,  whosoever  shall  not  receive  the  kingdom  of  God  as  a  httle  child, 
shall  not  enter  into  it.  And  embracing  them,  and  laying  liis  hands  upon 
them,  he  blessed  them.     Mark.  10 — 13  to  16.     See  also  Luke.  18 — 15,  17. 

Jesus  answered:  Amen,  amen  I  say  to  thee,  unless  a  man  be  bom  again 
of  water  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  he  cannot  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God. 
John.  3—5. 

For  the  promise  is  to  you,  and  to  your  children,  and  to  all  that  are  far 
off,  whomsoever  the  Lord  our  God  shall  call.    Acts.  2 — 39. 

And  when  she  (Lydia)  was  baptized,  and  her  household.     Ibid.  16 — 15. 

And  he  taking  them  the  same  hour  of  the  night,  washed  their  wounds: 
and  he  was  baptized,  and  presently  aU  his  family.     Ibid.  16 — 33. 

And  I  baptized  also  the  household  of  Stephanas.     1.  Cor.  1 — 16. 

And  as  in  Adam  all  die,  so  also  in  Christ  all  shall  be  made  ahve.  Ibid. 
15—22. 

To  be  baptized,  means  sometimes  in  scripture,  to  be  enlightened — illumin- 
ated— renovated.    See  Hebrews.  6 — 4,  5,  6. 

Christ  was  Baptized,  the  Holy  Glwst  Descending  upon  Him. 

And  Jesus,  being  baptized,  went  up  presently  out  of  the  water:  and, 
behold,  the  heavens  were  opened  to  him:  and  he  saw  the  Spirit  of  God 
descending,  as  a  dove,  and  coming  upon  liim.    Matth.  3 — 16. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  in  those  days,  that  Jesus  came  to  Nazareth  of 
GaMlee;  and  was  baptized  by  John  in  the  Jordan.  And  forth witli  coming  up 
out  of  the  water,  he  saw  the  heavens  opened,  and  the  spirit,  as  a  dove, 
descending,  and  remaining  on  him.    Mark.  1—9,  10. 

Now  it  came  to  pass,  when  aU  the  people  were  baptized,  that  Jesus  also 
being  baptized,  and  praying,  heaven  was  opened:  and  the  Holy  Ghost 
descended  in  a  bodily  shape  as  a  dove  upon  him.     Luke.  3—21,  22. 

Persons  Baptized  Receive  The  Holy  Ohost. 

But  Peter  (said)  to  them:  Do  penance  and  be  baptized  every  one  of 
you  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  remission  of  yovu-  sins:  and  you  shall 


74  BEAUTY. 

receive  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Acts.  2 — 38. 

Having  heard  these  thiugs  they  were  baptized  m  the  name  of  the  Lord 
Jesus.  And  when  Paul  had  imposed  his  hands  on  them,  the  Holy  Ghost  came 
upon  them,  and  they  spoke  tongues  and  prophesied.     Ibid.  19 — 5,  6. 

The  Baptized  put  on  Christ. 

For  as  many  of  you  as  have  been  baptized  in  Christ,  have  put  on  Christ. 
Galat.  3—27. 

Christians  are  Baptized  in  Chrisfs  Death. 

Know  you  not  that  all  we,  who  ai*e  baptized  in  Christ  Jesus,  are  baptized 
in^his  death  ?    Rom.  6 — 3. 

Are  Baptized  in  one  Body. 

For  in  one  Spirit  were  we  all  baptized  into  one  body,  whether  Jews,  or 
Gentiles,  whether  bond^or  free:  and  in  one  Spirit  we  have  all  been  made  to 
drink.  *  *  Now  you  are  the  body  of  Christ,  and  members  of  member. 
1.  Cor.  12—13  and  27. 

BEASTS. 
Beasts  and  Bmte  Animals,  not  to  be  treated  cruelly. 

And  Jacob  said:  My  Lord,  thou  knowest  that  I  have  with  me  tender  chil- 
dren, and  sheep,  and  kine  with  young;  which  if  I  should  cause  to  be  over- 
driven, in  one  day  all  the  flocks  will  die.     Gren.  33 — 13. 

Six  days  thou  shalt  work:  the  seventh  day  thou  shalt  cease,  that  thy  ox 
and  thy  ass  may  rest:  and  the  son  of  thy  handmaid  and  the  stranger  may  be 
refreshed.    Exod.  23—12.    See  also  Deut.  5—14. 

And  when  the  ass  saw  the  Angel  standing,  she  fell  imder  the  feet  of  the 
rider;  who  being  angry,  beat  her  sides  more  vehemently  with  a  staff.  And 
the  Lord  opened  the  mouth  of  the  ass;  and  she  said:  What  have  I  done  to 
thee  ?  why  strikest  thou  me,  lo,  now  this  third  time  ?    Nvmi.  22 — 27,  28. 

Thou  shalt  not  muzzle  the  ox  that  treadeth  out  thy  com  on  the  floor. 
Deut.  25—4, 

The  just  regardeth  the  lives  of  his  beasts:  but  the  bowels  of  the  wicked 
are  cruel.    Prov.  12 — 10. 

Hast  thou  cattle  ?  have  an  eye  to  them:  and  if  they  be  for  thy  profit,  keep 
them  with  thee.     EccU.  7 — 24. 

Be  diligent  to  know  the  countenance  of  thy  cattle;  and  consider  thy  own 
flocks:  for  thou  shalt  not  always  have  power.    I*rov.  27 — 23,  24. 

Their  use. 

Lambs  are  for  thy  clothuig;  and  kids  for  the  price  of  the  field.  Let  the 
milk  of  the  goats  be  enough  for  thy  food,  and  for  the  necessities  of  thy  house, 
and  for  maintenance  for  thy  handmaids.    Ibid.  27 — 28,  37. 

BEAUTY. 

An  exceeding  comely  maid  (Rebecca),  and  a  most  beautiftd  virgin,  and 


BEATITUDE.  75 

not  known  to  man:  and  she  went  down  to  the  spring,  and  filled  her  pitcher, 
and  was  coming  back.     Gen.  24 — 16. 

And  Joseph  was  of  a  beautiful  countenance,  and  comely  to  behold.  Ibid. 
39—6. 

Samson,  otherwise  a  strong  man,  was  attracter^by  the  beauty  of  Dalila: 
she  deceived  him  and  gave  him  iyito  the  hands  of  his  enemies.     Judges.  16—6. 

The  beauty  of  Thamar  excited  the passians  of  Ammon,  and  was  ultimately 
the  cause  of  his  death.     2.  Kings.  Chap.  13. 

But  in  all  Israel  there  was  not  a  man  so  comely,  and  so  exceeding  beauti- 
ful as  Absalom:  from  the  sole  of  the  foot  to  the  crown  of  hisjiead  there  w^as 
no  blemish  in  him.     2.  Bangs.  14 — 25. 

Absalom  was  vain  of  his  beauty  and  of  his  hair.     Ibid.  18—9. 

And  she  (Judith)  was  exceedingly  beautiful:  but  loving  chastity,  she,  by 
her  beauty,  liberated  her  city.     Judith.  8 — 7. 

And  the  Lord  also  gave  her  more  beauty:  because  all  this  dressing  up  did 
not  proceed  from  sensuality,  but  from  virtue:  and  therefore  the  Lord  increas- 
ed this  her  beauty,  so  that  she  appeared  to  all  men's  eyes  incomparably  love- 
ly.    Ibid.  10—4. 

For  she  (Esther)  was  exceeding  fair,  and  her  incredible  beauty  made  her 
^pi)ear  agreeable  and  amiable  in  the  eyes  of  all.     Esther.  2 — 15. 

Give  not  the  power  of  thy  soul  to  a  woman;  lest  she  enter  upon  thy 
strength,  and  thou  be  confounded.  Look  not  upon  a  woman  that  hath  a  mind 
for  a  many;  lest  thou  fall  into  her  snares.  Use  not  much  the  company  of  her 
that  is  a  dancer,  and  hearken  not  to  her;  lest  thou  perish  by  the  force  of  her 
charms.  Gaze  not  upon  a  maiden;  lest  her  beauty  be  a  stumbling-block  to 
thee.  Give  not  thy  soul  to  harlots  in  any  point;  lest  thou  destroy  thyself  and 
thy  inheritance.  Look  not  round  about  thee  in  the  ways  of  the  city,  nor  wan- 
der up  and  down  in  the  streets  thereof.  Turn  away  thy  face  from  a  woman 
dressed  up;  and  gaze  not  about  upon  another's  beauty.  For  many  have  per- 
ished by  the  beauty  of  a  woman;  and  hereby  lust  is  enkindled  as  a  fire.  Every 
woman  that  is  a  harlot,  shall  be  trodden  upon  as  dung  in  the  way.  Many  by 
admiring  the  beauty  of  another  man's  wife,  have  become  reprobate;  for  her 
conversation  burneth  as  fire.  Sit  not  at  all  with  another  man's  wife,  nor  re- 
pose upon  the  bed  with  her:  and  strive  not  with  her  over  wine;  lest  thy  heart 
decline  towards  her.and  by  thy  blood  thou  fall  into  destruction.  Eccli^  9 — 2  to  13. 
See  also  Gen.  6—2. 

BEATITUDE. 
Eternal  Life. 

The  just  shall  shine,  and  shall  run  to  and  fro  like  sparks  among  the  reeds. 
They  shall  judge  nations, and  rule  over  people;  and  their  Lord  shall  reign  for- 
ever. They  that  trust  in  him,  shall  understand  the  truth :  and  they  that  are 
faithful  in  love  shall  rest  in  him:  for  grace  and  peace  is  to  his  elect.  Wisdom. 
3— 7  to  9. 

-  O!  how  beautiful  is  the  chaste  generation  with  gloiy!  for  the  memory 
thereof  is  immortal:  because  it  is  known  both  with  God  and  with  men.  *  * 
That  the  grace  of  God  and  his  mercy  is  with  liis  saints,  and  that  he  hath  re- 


76  BEATITUDE. 

spect  to  his  chosen.  But  the  just  that  is  dead,condeinneth  the  wicked  that  are 
hving;  and  youth  soon  ended,  the  long  hfe  of  the  unjust.     Ibid.  4 — 1,  15,  16, 

And  they  shall  say  in  that  day:  Lo,  this  is  ovu-  God;  we  have  waited  for 
him,  and  he  will  save  us:  this  is  the  Lord;  we  have  patiently  waited  for  him; 
we  shall  rejoice  and  be  j§j^ul  in  his  salvation.     Isa.  25 — 9. 

You  shall  have  a  song  as  in  the  night  of  the  sanctified  solemnity,  and  joy 
of  heart  as  when  one  goeth  with  a  pipe,  to  come  into  the  mountain  of  the 
Lord,  to  the  mighty  One  of  Israel.     Ibid.  30 — 29. 

Thej^  shall  not  hunger,  nor  tliirst;  neither  shall  the  heat  nor  the  sun 
strike  them:  for  he  that  is  merciful  to  them, shall  be  their  shepherd:  and  at 
the  fountains  of  waters  he  shall  give  them  drink.  Ibid.  49 — 10.  See  also 
Chap.  60. 

Then  shall  the  virgin  rejoice  in  the  dance,  the  young  men  and  old  men 
together:  and  I  will  tmn  their  mourning  into  joy,  and  will  comfort  them, and 
will  make  them  joyful  after  their  sorrow.    Jerem.  31 — 13. 

But  go  thou  thy  ways  until  the  time  apjwinted:  and  thou  shalt  rest,  and 
stand  in  thy  lot  luitil  the  end  of  the  days.     Dan.  12 — 13. 

Then  shall  the  just  shine  as  the  sun,  in  the  kingdom  of  their  Father.  He 
that  hath  ears  to  hear,  let  him  hear.    Matth.  13 — 43. 

And  Jesus  said  to  them:  Amen  I  say  to  you,  that  you,  who  have  followed 
me,  in  the  regeneration,  when  the  Son  of  man  shall  sit  on  the  seat  of  his  ma- 
jesty, you  also  shall  sit  on  the  twelve  seats  judging  the  twelve  tribes  of  Israel. 
And  every  one  that  hath  left  house,  or  brethren,  or  sisters,  or  father,  or  moth- 
er, or  wife,  or  children,  or  lands  for  my  name's  sai:e,  shall  receive  a  hundred- 
fold, and  shall  possess  hfe  everlasting.    Ibid.  19 — 28,  29. 

For  when  they  shall  rise  again  from  the  dead,  they  shaU  neither  marry, 
nor  be  given  in  marriage;  but  are  as  the  Angels  in  heaven.     Mark.  12 — 25. 

And  I  appoint  to  you,  as  my  Father  hath  appointed  to  me,  a  kingdom. 
That  ypu  may  eat  and  drink  at  my  table  in  my  kingdom;  and  may  sit  upou 
thrones,  judging  the  twelve  tribes  of  Israel.     Luke.  22 — 29,  30. 

Father,  I  will  that  where  I  am,  they  also  whom  thou  hast  given  me,  may 
be  with  me;  that  they  may  see  my  glorj",  which  thou  hast  given  me;  because 
thou  hast  loved  me  before  the  foundation  of  the  world.    John.  17 — 24. 

If  any  man  minister  to  me,  let  him  follow  me:  and  where  I  am,  there 
also  shall  my  minister  be.  If  any  man  minister  to  me,  him  will  my  Father 
honour.     Aid.  12—26. 

And  whom  he  predestinated,  them  he  also  called:  and  whom  he  called, 
them  he  also  justified :  and  whom  he  justified,  them  he  also  glorified.  Rom. 
8—30. 

But,  as  it  is  written:  The  eye  hath  not  seen,  nor  ear  heard,  neither  hath 
it  entered  into  the  heart  of  man,  what  things  Gkni  hath  prepared  for  them 
that  love  him.     1.  Cor.  2 — 9. 

From  the  beginning  of  the  world  they  have  not  heard  nor  perceived  with 
the  ears:  the  eye  hath  not  seen,  O  Qod,  besides  thee,  what  things  thou  hast 
prepared  for  them  that  wait  for  thee.    Isa.  64 — 4. 

For  the  rest,  there  is  laid  up  for  me  a  crown  of  justice,  which  the  Lord 
the  just  judge  will  render  to  me  at  that  day;  and  not  to  me  only,  but  to  them 
also,  who  love  his  coming.    Make  haste  to  come  speedily  to  me.    2.  TimT.  4 

—8. 

Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who,  according 


BEATITUDE.  77 

to  his  great  mercy,  hath  regenerated  us  unto  a  Uvely  hope,  through  the  resur- 
rection of  Jesus  Christ  from  the  dead,  unto  an  inheritance  incorruptible,  and 
undefiled,  and  that  fadeth  not,  reserved  in  heaven  for  you.     1.  Peter.  1 — 3,  4. 

And  when  the  Prince  of  pastors  shall  appear,  you  shall  receive  a  never- 
fading  crown  of  glory.     Ibid.  5 — 4. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  endureth  temptation:  for  when  he  hath  been 
proved,  he  shall  receive  the  crown  of  life,  which  God  hath  promised  to  them 
that  love  him.    James.  1 — 12. 

He  that  hath  an  ear,  let  him  heai-  what  the  Spirit  saith  to  the  churches: 
To  him,  that  overcometh,  I  will  give  to  eat  of  the  tree  of  Ufe,  which  is  in  the' 
paradise  of  my  God.    Apocal.  2 — 7. 

He  that  hath  an  ear,  let  him  hear  what  the  Spirit  saith  to  the  churches: 
To  him,  that  overcometh,  I  will  give  the  hidden  manna,  and  will  give  him  a 
white  stone;  and  in  the  stone  a  nevsr  name  written,  which  no  man  knoweth 
but  he  that  receiveth  it.     Ibid.  2 — 17. 

And  he  that  shall  overcome,  and  keep  my  works  unto  the  end,  to  him  I 
will  give  power  over  the  nations;  and  he  shall  rule  them  with  the  rod  of 
iron;  and  as  the  vessel  of  a  potter  they  shall  be  broken;  even  as  I  received 
from  my  Father;  and  I  will  give  him  the  morning  star.     Ibid.  2 — 26,  27,  28. 

ne  that  shall  overcome,  shall  thus  be  clothed  in  white  garments:  and  I 
will  not  blot  out  his  name  out  of  the  book  of  life:  and  I  will  confess  his  name 
before  my  Father,  and  before  his  Angels.     Ibid.  3 — 5. 

He  that  shall  overcome,  I  will  make  him  a  pillar  in  the  temple  of  my 
God;  and  he  shall  go  out  no  more:  and  I  will  write  upon  him  the  name  of  my 
God,  and  the  name  of  the  city  of  my  God,  the  new  Jerusalem,  which  cometh 
down  out  of  heaven  from  my  God.     Ibid.  3 — 12. 

To  him  that  shall  overcome,  I  will  grant  to  sit  with  me  in  my  throne:  as 
I  also  have  overcome,  and  have  sat  with  my  Father  in  his  throne.  Ibid.  3 
—21. 

After  this  I  saw  a  great  multitude,  which  no  man  could  number,  of  all 
nations,  and  tribes,  and  peoples,  and  tongues,  standing  before  the  throne,  and 
in  sight  of  the  Lamb,  clothed  with  white  robes,  and  palms  in  their  hands.  *  * 
Therefore,  they  are  before  the  throne  of  God,  and  serve  him  day  and  night 
in  his  temple:  and  he,  that  sitteth  on  the  throne,  shall  dwell  over  them. 
They  shall  not  hunger,  nor  thirst  any  more;  neither  shall  the  sun  fall  on  them, 
nor  any  heat:  for  the  Lamb  which  is  ui  the  midst  of  the  throne,  shall  rule 
them,  and  shall  lead  them  to  the  fountains  of  the  waters  of  hfe;  and  God 
shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from  their  eyes.     Ibid.  7 — 9,  15,  16,  17. 

He  that  shall  overcome,  shall  possess  these  things:  and  I  will  be  his  God, 
and  he  shaU  be  my  son.     Ibid.  21 — 7. 

And  I  saw:  and,  behold,  a  Lamb  stood  on  mount  Sion,  and  with  him  a 
hundred  forty-fom-  thousand  having  his  name  and  the  name  of  his  Father 
written  in  their  foreheads.     Ibid.  14 — 1, 

And  he  showed  me  a  river  of  water  of  hfe,  clear  as  crystal,  proceeding 
from  the  throne  of  God,  and  of  the  Lamb.  In  the  midst  of  the  street  thereof, 
and  on  both  sides  of  the  river,  was  the  tree  of  life,  bearing  twelve  fruits, 
yielding  its  fruit  every  month,  and  the  leaves  of  the  tree  for  the  healing  of 
the  nations.  And  no  curse  shall  be  any  more:  but  the  throne  of  God,  and  of 
the  Lamb  shall  be  in  it;  and  his  servants  shall  serve  him.  And  they  shall 
see  his  face;  and  his  name  shall  be  on  their  foreheads.  And  night  shall  be 
no  more:  and  they  shall  not  need  the  light  of  a  lamp,  nor  the  light  of  the 


78  BEGGARS. 

sun;  for  tlie  Lord  God  shall  enlighten  them;  and  they  shall  reign  for  ever  and 
ever.     And  he  said  to  me:    These  words  are  most  faithful  and  true.     Ibid. 

23—1  to  7. 

Beatitude  Hoiv  Obtained. 

He  saith  to  them:  Of  my  chalice,  indeed,  you  shall  drink:  but  to  sit  on  my 
right  or  left  hand,  is  not  mine  to  give  you.  but  to  them  for  whom  it  is  pre- 
pared by  my  Father.     Matth.  20—23.     See  Mark.  10—46. 

Then  shall  the  king  say  to  them  that  shall  be  on  his  right  hand:  Come,  ye 
blessed  of  my  Father,  posseas  the  kingdom  prepared  for  you  from  the  f oimda- 
tion  of  the  world.  For  I  was  hungry  and  jon  gave  me  to  eat :  I  was  thirsty, 
and  you  gave  me  to  drink:  I  was  a  stranger,  and  you  took  me  in;  naked,  and 
you  clothed  me ;•  sick,  and  you  visited  me:  I  was  in  prison,  and  you  came  to  me. 
Ibid.  25—34  to  36. 

For  God  so  loved  the  world,  as  to  give  his  only  begotten  Son:  that  who- 
soever believeth  in  him  may  not  perish,  but  may  have  life  everlasting.  *  * 
He  that  believeth  in  the  Son,  hath  life  everlasting:  but  he  that  believeth  not 
the  Son.  shall  not  see  life;  but  the  wrath  of  God  abideth  on  him.  John.  3 — 16, 
and  36. 

Amen,  amen  I  say  unto  you,  he  that  heareth  my  word,  and  beUeveth  him 
that  sent  me,  hath  everlasting  life;  and  cometh  not  into  judgment,  but  is  pas- 
sed from  death  to  life.     Ibid.  5 — 24. 

Jesus  saith  to  him:  Because  thou  hast  seen  me,  Thomas,  thou  hast  be- 
lieved: blessed  are  they  that  have  not  seen,  and  have  believed.     Ibid.  20 — 29. 

And  they  said:  Believe  in  the  Lord  Jesus:  and  thou  shalt  be  saved,  and 
thy  house.     Acts.  16 — 31. 

But  by  the  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  we  believe  to  be  saved,  even  as 
they.— Ibid.   15—11. 

And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  whosoever  shall  call  upon  the  name  of  the 
Lord,  shall  be  saved.     Ibid.  2 — 21. 

For  I  am  not  ashamed  of  the  gospel.  For  it  is  the  power  of  God  imto 
salvation  to  every  one  that  believeth,  to  the  Jew  first,  and  to  the  Greek.  Rom. 
1—16. 

And  when  we  were  dead  in  sins,  hath  quickened  us  together  in  Christ 
(by  whose  grace  you  are  saved,)  and  hath  raised  us  up  together:  and  liath 
made  us  sit  together  in  the  heavenly  places  in  Christ  Jesus.    Ephes.  2 — 5,  6. 

For  God  hath  not  appointed  us  to  wrath,  but  to  the  purchasing  of  salva- 
tion by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     1.  Thes.  5 — 9. 

Who  hath  delivered  us,  and  called  us  by  his  holy  calling,  not  according 
to  our  works,  but  according  to  his  own  piu-j^se  and  grace,  which  was  given 
us  in  Christ  Jesus  before  the  times  of  the  world.     2.  Tim,  1 — 9. 

That  being  justified  by  his  grace,  we  may  be  heirs  according  to  the  hope 
of  life  everlasting.    Titus.     3 — 7. 

BEGGARS. 

{See  Poor.) 

BEL  AND  THE  DRAGON,   HISTORY  OF. 
{See  Dan.  Chap.  14.) 


BIBLE.  79 

Its  Origin  and  Use. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Write  this  for  a  memorial  in  a  book,  and  de- 
liver it  to  the  ears  of  Josue:  for  I  will  destroy  the  memory  of  Amalec  from 
mider  heaven.     Exod.  17 — 14. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Write  thee  these  words  by  which  I  have 
made  a  covenant  both  with  tliee  and  with  Israel.     Ibid.  34 — 27. 

And  now,  O  Israel,  hear  the  commandments  and  judgments  which  I 
teach  thee;  that  doing  them,  thou  mayst  live,  and  entering  in  mayst  pos- 
sess the  land  which  the  Lord  the  God  of  your  fathers  will  give  you.  You 
shall  not  add  to  the  word  that  I  speak  to  you,  neither  shall  you  take  away 
from  it:  keep  the  commandments  of  the  Lord  your  God  which  I  command 
you.     Deut.  4—1,  2. 

But  after  he  is  raised  to  the  throne  of  his  kingdom,  he  shall  copy  out  to 
himself  the  Deuteronomy  of  this  law  in  a  volume,  taking  the  copy  of  the 
priests  of  the  Levitical  tribe:  and  he  shall  have  it  with  him,  and  shall  read  it 
aU  the  days  of  his  life,  that  he  may  learn  to  fear  the  Lord  his  God,  and  keep 
his  words  and  ceremonies,  that  are  commanded  in  the  law.     Ibid.  17 — 18,  19. 

And  Moses  wrote  this  law,  and  delivered  it  to  the  priests  the  sons  of  Levi, 
who  carried  the  ark  of  the  covenant  of  the  Lord,  and  to  all  the  ancients  of  Is- 
rael.    Ibid.  31—9. 

The  Lord  said  to  Josue:  Let  not  the  book  of  this  law  depart  from  thy 
mouth:  but  thou  shalt  meditate  on  it  day  and  night,  that  thou  mayst  observe 
and  do  all  things  that  are  written  in  it:  then  shalt  thou  direct  thy  way,  and 
understand  it.    Josue.  1 — 8. 

Then  Esdras  the  priest  brought  the  law  before  the  multitude  of  men  and 
women,  and  all  those  that  could  understand,  in  the  first  day  of  the  seventh 
month.  And  he  read  it  plainly  in  the  street  that  was  before  the  water-gate, 
from  the  morning  until  mid-day,  before  the  men,  and  the  women,  and  all 
those  that  could  understand:  and  the  ears  of  all  the  people  were  attentive  to 
the  book.     2.  Esdras.  8—2,  3. 

Now  therefore  go  in  and  write  for  them  upon  box,  and  note  it  diligently 
in  a  book;  and  it  shall  be  in  the  latter  days  for  a  testimony  for  ever.  Isa. 
30—8. 

Search  ye  diligently  in  the  book  of  the  Lord,  and  read:  not  one  of  them 
was  wanting;  one  hath  not  sought  for  the  other:  for  that  which  proceedeth 
out  of  my  mouth,  he  hath  commanded;  and  his  spirit  it  hath  gathered  them. 
Ibid.  34—16. 

Take  thee  a  roll  of  a  book,  thou  shalt  write  in  it  aU  the  words  that  I  have 
spoken  to  thee  against  Israel  and  Juda,  and  against  all  the  nations  from  the 
day  that  I  spoke  to  thee,  from  the  days  of  Josias  even  to  this  day.  *  * 
And  Baruch  read  out  of  the  volume  the  words  of  Jeremias  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord,  in  the  treasury  of  Gamarias  the  son  of  Saphan  the  scribe,  in  the  upper 
court,  in  the  entry  of  the  new  gate  of  the  house  of  the  Lord,  in  the  hearing 
of  all  the  people.     Jerem.  36—2  and  10. 

The  word  that  Jeremias  the  prophet  spoke  to  Baruch  the  son  of  Nerias, 
when  he  had  written  these  words  in  a  book,  out  of  the  mouth  of  Jeremias, 
in  the  fourth  year  of  Joakim  the  son  of  Josias  king  of  Juda.     Ibid.  45—1. 

And  Baruch  read  the  words  of  this  book  in  the  hearing  of  Jechonias  the 
son  of  Joakim  king  of  Juda,  and  in  the  hearing  of  all  the  people  that  came 
to  hear  the  book.     Baruch.  1—3. 


80  BIBLE. 

And  read  ye  this  book,  which  we  have  sent  to  you  to  be  read  in  the  tem- 
ple of  the  Lord,  on  feasts  and  proper  days.     Ibid.  1 — 14. 

This  is  the  book  of  the  commandments  of  God,  and  the  law,  that  is  for- 
ever: all  they  that  keep  it  shall  come  to  life;  but  they  that  have  forsaken  it, 
to  death.     Ibid.  4—1. 

But  I  will  tell  thee  what  is  setdowa  in  the  Scripture  of  truth:  and  none 
is  my  helper  in  all  these  things,  but  Michael  your  prince.     Dan.  10—21. 

We,  thought  we  needed  none  of  these  things,  having  for  our  comfort  the 
holy  books  that  are  in.  our  hands.  1.  Mach.  12—9.  See  also  Deut.  8—3. 
and  Luke.  4 — 4. 

Christ  said  to  the  Sadducees  icho  denied  the  resurrection:  You  err,  not 
knowing  the  Scriptures,  nor  the  power  of  God.     Matth.  22 — 29. 

Jesus  said  to  the  Jews:  Search  the  Scriptures:  for  you  think  in  them  to 
have  life  everlasting:  and  the  same  are  they  that  give  testimony  of  me. 
John.  5—39. 

(Note. — Or,  You  search  the  Scriptures.  It  is  not  a  command  for  all  to 
read  the  Scriptures,  but  a  reproach  to  the  Pharisees,  that,  reading  the  scrii> 
tm-es  as  they  did,  and  thinking  to  find  everlasting  life  in  them,  they  woiUd 
not  receive  him,  to  whom  all  those  scriptures  gave  testimony,  and  through 
whom  alone  they  could  have  that  true  hfe.) 

Many  other  signs  also  did  Jesus  in  the  sight  of  his  discijiles,  which  are 
not  written  in  this  book.  But  these  are  written,  that  you  may  believe  that 
Jesus  is  the  Christ,  the  son  of  God:  and  that  believing  you  may  have  life  in 
his  name.     John.  20 — 30,  31. 

For  Moses  from  ancient  times  hath  in  eveiy  city  them  that  preach  him  in 
the  sjniagog>ies,  where  he  is  read  every  sabbath.     Acts.  15 — 21. 

Now  these  were  more  noble  than  those  of  Thessalonica,  wlio  received  the 
word  with  aU  eagerness,  daily  searching  the  Scriptures,  whether  these  things 
were  so.     Ibid.  17 — 11. 

(Note. — The  Jews  of  Berea  are  justly  commended,  for  their  eagerly  em- 
bracing the  tiiith,  and  searching  the  Scriptures,  to  find  out  the  text  alleged 
by  the  Aix)stle:  wliich  was  a  far  more  generous  proceedmg  than  that  of  their 
countrymen  at  Thessalonica  who  i^ersecuted  the  preachei-s  of  the  gosi^el: 
without  examining  the  groumis  they  alleged  for  what  they  taught. ) 

For  what  things  soever  were  written,  were  written  for  our  instruction: 
that,  through  patience  and  the  comfort  of  the  Scriptures,  we  might  have  hoi)e. 
Rom.  15r-4.     See  also  4—23;  and  1.  Cor,  9—9;  and  10—1. 

For  I  delivered  to  you  first  of  all,  which  I  also  received:  how  that  Christ 
died  for  our  sins,  according  to  the  Scriptures:  and  that  he  was  buried;  and 
that  he  rose  again  the  third  day ,  according  to  the  Scriptui-es,     1.  Cor.  15 — 3,5, 

And  take  unto  you  the  helmet  of  salvation,  and  the  sword  of  the  Spirit 
(which  is  the  word  of  God.)    Ephes.  6 — 17. 

Carefully  study  to  present  thyself  approved  unto  God,  a  workman  that 
needetli  not  to  Ix)  ashamed,  rightly  handling  the  word  of  truth  ?  2. Tim.  3 — 15, 

But  continue  thou  in  the  things  which  thou  hast  learned,  and  which  have 
been  committed  to  thee;  knowing  of  whom  thou  hast  learned.  And  because 
from  thy  infancy  thou  ha.st  known  the  Holy  Scriptures,  Which  can  instruct 
thee  unto  salvation,  through  tlie  faith  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus,  All  Scripture 
divinely  inspired ,  is  profitable  to  teach,  to  reprove,  to  correct,  to  instruct  in 
justice:  that  the  man  of  God  may  be  perfect,  furnished  unto  every  good  work. 
Ibid,  3—14  to  17. 


BIBLE.  81 

Understanding  this  first,  that  no  prophecy  of  the  Scripture  is  made  by 
private  interpretation.  For  prophecy  came  not  by  the  will  of  man  at  any 
time;  but  the  holy  men  of  God  spoke,  inspired  by  the  Holy  Ghost.  2.  Peter, 
1—20,  21. 

(Note.— iVb  prophecy  of  Scripture,  etc.  This  shows  plainly  that  the  Scrip- 
tures are  not  to  be  expounded  by  any  one's  private  judgment  or  private 
spirit;  because  every  part  of  the  holy  Scriptures  was  written  by  men  inspired 
by  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  declared  as  such  by  the  Church;  therefore  they  are 
not  to  be  interpreted  but  by  the  spirit  of  God,  wliich  he  hath  left,  and  promised 
to  remain  with  his  Church  to  guide  her  in  all  truth  to  the  end  of  the  world. 
Some  may  tell  us,  that  many  of  our  divines  interpret  the  Scriptures.  They 
may  do  so:  but  they  do  it  always  with  a  submission  to  the  judgment  of  the 
Church,  and  not  otherwise.) 

The  Scriptures  Difficult  to  he  understood. 

And  hardly  do  we  guess  aright  at  things  that  are  upon  earth :  and  with 
labour  do  we  find  the  things  that  are  before  us.  But  the  things  that  are  in 
heaven  who  shall  search  out  ?  And  who  shall  know  thy  thought,  except  thou 
give  wisdom,  and  send  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  above;  and  so  the  ways  of  them 
that  are  upon  earth  may  be  corrected,  and  men  may  learn  the  things  that 
please  thee?    Wisdom.  9— 16,  17,  18. 

And  beginning  from  Moses,  and  all  the  prophets,  he  (Christ)  exj^ounded 
to  them,in  aUthe  Scriptures,the  things  that  were  concerning  him.  *  *  Then 
he  opened  their  understanding,  that  they  might  understand  the  Scriptures. 
Luke  24—27  and  45. 

And  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  spoke  to  Philip,  saying:  Arise,  and  go  towards 
the  south,  to  the  way  that  goeth  down  from  Jerusalem  to  Gaza:  this  is  des- 
ert. And  rising  up,he  went.  And,behold,a  man  of  Ethiopia,a  eunuch.of  great 
authority  under  Candace  queen  of  the  Ethiopians,  who  had  charge  over  all 
her  treasures,  had  come  to  Jerusalem  to  adore:  and  he  was  returning,  sitting 
on  his  chariot,  and  reading  Isaias  the  prophet.  And  the  Si^irit  said  to  Philip: 
Go  near,  and  join  thyself  to  that  chariot.  And  PhiUp  running  thither,  lieard 
him  reading  the  prophet  Isaias:  and  he  said:  Thinkest  thou  that  thou  under- 
standest  what  thou  readest?  and  he  said:  How  can  I,  unless  some  one  show 
me  ?  And  he  desired  Philip  to  come  up,  and  sit  with  him.  And  the  place  of 
the  Scripture,  which  he  read  was  this:  As  a  sheep  he  was  led  to  the  slaughter: 
and  like  a  lamb  without  a  voice  before  his  shearer,  so  opened  he  not  his  mouth. 
In  humility  his  judgment  was  taken  away.  Who  shall  decide  his  genera- 
tion; for  his  life  shall  be  taken  away  from  the  earth?  And  the  evmuch,  an- 
swering Philip,  said:  I  beseech  thee,  of  whom  doth  the  prophet  speak  this? 
of  himself,  or  of  some  other?  And  Philip,  opening  his  moutli.  and  beginning 
at  that  Scripture,  preached  to  him  Jesus.  And  as  they  went  on  the  way,  they 
came  to  a  certain  water:  and  the  eunuch  saith:  See;  here  is  water;  what  hin- 
dereth  me  from  being  baptized  ?  And  Philip  said:  If  thou  believest  with  thy 
whole  heart,  thou  mayest.  And  he  answering, said:  I  believe  that  Jesus  Christ 
is  the  Son  of  God.  And  he  commanded  the  chariot  to  stand  still:  and  they 
both  went  down  into  the  water,  Philip  and  the  eunuch;  and  he  baptized  him. 
Acts.  8—26  to  38. 

No  prophecy  of  the  Scripture  is  made  by  private  interpretation.  2.  Peter. 
1—20. 


82  BIBLE. 

As  also  in  all  his  (St.  PmiVs)  epistles,  speaking  in  them  of  these  things:  in 
which  are  some  things  hard  to  be  miderstood,  which  the  unlearned  and  un- 
stable wrest,  as  also  the  other  Scriptures,  to  their  own  perdition.  You,  there- 
fore, brethren,  knowing  these  things  before,  beware;  lest,  being  led  away  by 
the  error  of  the  unwise,  you  fall  from  your  own  steadfastness.  Ibid.  3 — 16, 17. 

And  he  (the  Lord)  said:  Go,  Daniel,  because  the  words  are  shut  up,  and 
sealed  until  the  appointed  time. — And  none  of  the  wicked  shall  imderstand; 
but  the  learned  shall  understand.     Dan.  12 — 9,  10. 

For  the  letter  killeth:  but  the  Spirit  gi^eth  life.     2.  Cv r.  3—6. 

And  if  our  gospel  be  also  hidden,  it  is  hidden  to  them  who  perish:  in 
whom  the  God  of  this  world  has  blinded  the  minds  of  unbelievers;  that  the 
hght  of  the  gospel  of  the  glory  of  Christ,  who  is  the  image  of  God,  should  not 
sliine  mito  them.     Ibid.  4 — 3,  4» 


All  that  was  Revealed  not  written  in  the  Scriptures. 


But  the  rest  of  the  words  of  the  wars  of  Judas,  and  of  the  noble  acts  he 
did,  and  of  his  greatness,  are  not  written;  for  they  were  very  many.  1.  Mach. 
9—22. 

Many  other  signs  also  did  Jesus  in  the  sight  of  his  disciples,  which  are  not 
written  in  this  book.     John.  20 — 30. 

But  there  are  also  many  other  thmgs,  which  Jesus  did:  which,  if  they 
were  wTitten  everj-  one,  the  world  itself,  I  tliink,  would  not  be  able  to  con- 
tain the  books  that  should  be  written.     Ibid.  21 — 25. 

If  any  man  be  hungrj-,  let  him  eat  at  home:  that  j'^ou  come  not  together 
unto  judgment.  And  the  rest  I  will  set  in  order,  when  I  come.  1.  Cor.  11 — 84. 

Therefore,  brethren,  stand  firm:  and  hold  the  traditions  whith  you  have 
learned,  whether  by  word  or  by  our  epistle.     2.  Thess.  2 — 14. 


Neither  the  Scripture  nor  the  Laiv.  is  the  Judge  of  Controversies,  but 

tiie  Priest. 


But  after  he  is  raised  to  the  throne  of  his  kingdom,  he  shall  copy  out  to 
himself  the  Deuteronomy  of  this  law  in  volume,taking  the  copy  of  the  priests 
of  the  Levitical  tribe:  and  he  shall  have  it  with  him,  and  shall  read  it  all  the 
daj'S  of  his  life,  that  he  may  learn  to  fear  the  Lord  his  Grod,  and  keep  his 
words  and  ceremonies,  that  are  commanded  in  the  law.     Dent.  17 — 18.  19. 

Ezechiel,  siyeaking  of  the  priests,  says:  And  they  shall  teach  my  people 
the  difference  between  holy  and  profane,  and  shew  them  how  to  discern  be- 
tween clean  and  unclean.  And  when  there  shall  be  a  controversy,  they  shall 
stand  in  my  judgments,  and  shall  judge:  they  shall  keep  my  laws,  and  my 
ordinances  in  all  my  solemnities, and  sanctify  my  Sabbatlis.     Ezech.  44 — 23,24. 

For  the  lii)S  of  the  priest  shall  keep  knowledge;  and  they  shall  seek  the 
law  at  his  mouth:  because  he  is  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  of  hosts.  But  you 
have  departed  out  of  the  way,  and  have  cause<l  many  to  stumble  at  the  law: 
you  have  made  void  the  covenant  of  Levi,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.  Malach. 
2—7.  8. 


BIBLE.  83 

Books  of  the  Bible,  ivhich  are  Lost. 

There  are  many  books  mentioned  in  the  Holy  Scriptures,  which  have  not 
come  down  to  us.     They  are  as  follows: 

The  Book  of  the  Covenant,  cited  in  Exod.  24—7. 

The  Book  of  Wars,  Num.  21—14. 

The  Book  of  the  Just,  Josue.  10—13;  and  2.  Kings,  1—18. 

The  Book  of  Samuel  on  the  Law  of  the  Kingdom,  1.  Kings.  10—25. 

The  Tlu-ee  Thousand  Parables  of  Solomon,  3.  Kings.  4 — 32. 

The  Thousand  and  Five  Poems  of  Solomon,  Ibid. 

Solomon's  Natural  History,  Ibid,  verse  33. 

The  Book  of  the  Words  of  the  Days  of  Solomon,  Ibid.  11-41. 

The  Book  of  the  Words  of  the  Days  of  the  Kings  of  Juda,  Ibid.  14—29. 

The  Book  of  the  Words  of  the  Days  of  the  Kings  of  Israel,  Ibid.  14—19. 

The  Book  of  Samuel  the  Seer,  l.Paral.  29—29. 

The  Book  of  Nathan  the  Prophet,  Ibid. 

The  Book  of  Gad  the  Seer,  Ibid. 

The  Books  of  Ahias  the  Silonite,  2.  Paral.  9—29. 

The  Vision  of  Addo  the  Seer,  or  the  Books  of  Addo  the  Seer,  Ibid,  and 
Ibid.  12—15. 

The  Books  of  Semeias  the  Proishet,  Ibid.  12 — 15. 

The  Book  of  Jehu  the  Son  of  Hanani,  Ibid.  20—34. 

The  Words  of  Hozai,  Ibid.  33—19. 

The  Epistle  of  Ehas  the  Prophet  to  the  King  of  Israel,  Ibid.  21—12. 

The  Book  of  the  Days  of  the  Priesthood  of  Hiram,  1.  Mach.  16—24. 

The  Descriptions  of  Jeremias  the  Prophet,  2.  Mach.  2 — 1. 

The  Prophecy  of  Enoch,  Jude.  verse  14. 

In  all  twenty-two:  the  same  number  that  remain  in  the  Old  Testament,  half 
the  original  number  having  been  lost. 

BISHOPS. 

Their  Election  and  Duties. 
{See  also  Preachers.) 

I  am  the  good  shepherd;  and  I  know  mine,  and  mine  know  me.  John. 
10—14. 

Therefore,  brethren,  look  ye  out  among  you  seven  men  of  good  reputa- 
tion, full  of  the  Holy  Ghost  and  wisdom,  whom  we  may  appoint  over  this 
business.     Acts.  6 — 3. 

Take  heed  to  yoiu-selves,  and  to  all  the  flock,  over  which  the  Holy  Ghost 
hath  placed  you  bishops,  to  rule  the  church  of  God,  which  he  hath  purchased 
with  his  own  blood.  I  know  that,  after  my  departure,  ravenous  wolves  will 
enter  in  among  you,  not  sparing  the  flock.  And  of  your  own  selves  will  rise  up 
men  speaking  perverse  things,  to  draw  away  disciples  after  them.  There- 
fore watch,  keeping  in  memory,  that  for  three  years  I  ceased  not  night  and 
day,  with  tears  admonishmg  every  one  of  you.     Ibid.  20 — 28  to  31. 

Let  a  man  so  look  vipon  us  as  the  ministers  of  Christ,  and  the  dispensers  of 
the  mysteries  of  God.  Here  now  it  is  required  among  the  dispensers,  that  a 
man  be  found  faithful.     1.  Cor.  4 — 1,  2. 

Who  also  hath  made  us  fit  ministers  of  the  New  Testament;  not  in   the 


84  BLASPHEMY. 

letter,  but  in  the  Spirit:  for  the  letter  kiUeth;   but  the  Spirit  giveth  life. 
2.  Cor.  3—6. 

For  we  preach  not  ourselves,  but  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord;  and  ourselves 
your  servants  through  Jesus.     Ibid.  4 — 5. 

But  in  all  things  let  us  exhibit  ourselves  as  the  ministers  of  God,  in  much 
patience,  in  tribulation,  in  necessities,  in  distresses,  in  sti'ipes,  in  prisons,  in 
seditions,  in  labours,  in  watchings,  in  fastings,  in  chastity,  in  knowledge,  in 
long  suffering,  in  sweetness,  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  in  chai-ity  mifeigned.  Ibid. 
6—4,  5,  6. 

For  if  I  also  should  boast  somewhat  more  of  our  power,  which  the  Lord 
hath  given  us  for  edification,  and  not  for  your  desti-uction;  I  should. not  be 
ashamed.    Ibid.  10 — 8. 

A  faithful  saying:  If  a  man  desire  the  office  of  a  bishop,  he  desireth  a 
good  work.     1.  Tim.  3 — 1. 

ProiX)sing  these  things  to  the  brethren,  thou  shalt  be  a  good  minister  of 
Christ  Jesus,  nourished  up  in  the  words  of  faith,  and  of  the  good  doctrine 
which  thou  hast  attained  to.  But  avoid  fooUsh  and  old  wives"  fables:  and 
exercise  thyself  to  piety.     Ibid.  4 — 6,  7. 

Carefully  study  to  present  thyself  approved  unto  God.  a  workman  that 
needeth  not  to  be  ashamed,  rightly  handling  the  word  of  trutli.  2.  Tim. 
2—15. 

For  this  cause  I  left  thee  in  Crete,  that  thou  shouldest  set  in  order  the 
things  that  are  wanting,  and  shouldest  ordain  i^riests  in  every  city,  as  I  also 
appointed  thee.    Titus.  1 — 5. 

Feed  the  flock  of  God  which  is  among  you;  taking  care  thereof  not  by 
constraint,  but  willingly  according  to  God:  neither  for  the  sake  of  filthy  lucre, 
but  voluntarily:  neither  as  domineering  over  the  clergy,  but  beuig  made  a 
pattern  of  the  flock  from  the  heart.  And  when  the  Pinnce  of  pastors  shall 
appear,  you  shall  receive  a  never-fading  crown  of  glory.    1.  Peter.  5 — 2,  3,  4. 

BLASPHEirS-. 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain:  for  the  Lord 
will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that  shall  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  his  God  in 
vain.     Exod.  20—7. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  saying:  Bring  forth  the  blasphemer  \%ith- 
out  the  camp;  and  let  them  that  heai-d  him,  put  their  hands  uiK)n  liis  head; 
and  let  all  the  people  stone  him.  And  thou  shalt  speak  to  the  cliildren  of 
Israel:  The  man  that  curseth  his  God,  shall  bear  his  sin:  and  he  that  blas- 
phemeth  the  name  of  the  Lord,  dying  let  him  die:  all  the  multitude  shall 
stone  him,  whether  he  be  a  native  or  a  stranger.  He  that  blasphemeth  the 
name  of  the  Lord,  dying  let  him  die.    Levit.  24—13  to  16. 

If  one  man  shall  sin  against  another,  God  may  be  appeased  m  his  behalf: 
but  if  a  man  shall  sin  against  the  Lord,  who  shall  pray  for  him?  1.  Kings. 
3—25. 

Nevertheless,  because  thou  hast  given  occasion  to  the  enemies  of  the 
Lord  to  blaspheme  for  this  thing,  the  child  that  is  born  to  thee,  shall  surely 
die.    2.  Kings.  12—14. 

A  man  of  God  coming,  said  to  the  king  of  Israel:  Tlius  saith  the  Lord: 
Because  the  Syrians  have  said:  The  Lord  is  God  of  the  hills,  but  is  not 
God  of  the  valleys:  I  will  deliver  all  this  great  multitude  into  thy  hand,  and 


BLASPHEMY.  85 

you  shall  know  that  I  am  the  Lord.     3.  Kings.  20—28.     See  4.  Kings.  18—33; 
and  Chapter  19. 

But  when  the  fifth  day  appeared,  twenty  young  men,  of  them  that  were 
with  Machabeus, inflamed  in  their  minds  because  of  the  blasphemy,  approached 
manfully  to  the  wall,  and  pushing  forward  with  fierce  courage,  got  up  upon 
it:  moreover  others  also  getting  up  after  them  went  to  set  fire  to  the  towers 
and  the  gates,  and  to  burn  the  blasphemers  alive.     3.  Mach.   10 — 35,  36. 

Whom  hast  thou  reproached,  and  whom  hast  thou  blasphemed  ?  against 
whom  hast  thou  exalted  thy  voice,  and  lifted  up  thy  eyes  on  high  ?  against 
the  Holy  One  of  Israel.  *  *  And  it  came  to  pass  that  night,  that  an  Angel 
of  the  Lord  came,  and  slew  in  the  camp  of  the  Assyrians  a  hundred  and 
eighty-five  thousand.  And  when  he  arose  early  in  the  morning,  he  saw  all 
the  bodies  of  the  dead.     4.  Kings.  19 — 33  and  35. 

And  it  came  to  pass  when  they  had  left  off  speaking,  that  Holofernes  be- 
ing in  a  violent  passion,  said  to  Achior:  Because  thou  hast  prophesied  unto  us, 
saying  that  the  nation  of  Israel  is  defended  by  their  God,  to  show  thee  that 
there  is  no  God,  but  Nabuchodonosor:  when  we  shall  slay  them  all  as  one 
man,  then  thou  also  shalt  die  with  them  by  the  sword  of  the  Assyrians:  and 
all  Israel  shall  perish  with  thee.    Judith.  6 — 1,  3,  3. 

For  thy  iniquity  hath  taught  thy  mouth,  and  thou  imitatest  the  tongue 
of  blasphemers.  Thy  own  mouth  shall  condemn  thee,  and  not  I:  and  thy  own 
lips  shall  answer  thee.     Job.  15 — 5,  6. 

Cease  not  from  the  man  of  iniquity.  Because  he  addeth  blasphemy  upon 
his  sins,  let  him  be  tied  fast  in  the  mean  time  among  us:  and  then  let  him 
provoke  God  to  judg-ment  with  his  speeches.     Ibid.  34 — 36,  37. 

A  man  that  sweareth  much,  shall  be  filled  witli  iniquity;  and  a  scourge 
shaU  not  depart  from  his  house.     Eccli.  33 — 13. 

And  now  what  have  I  here,  saith  the  Lord;  for  my  people  is  taken  away 
gratis?  They  that  rule  over  them  treat  them  unjustly,  saith  the  Lord:  and 
my  name  is  continually  blasphemed  all  the  day  long.     Isa.  52 — 5, 

And  he  said  to  me:  This  is  the  curse,  that  goeth  forth  over  the  face  of  the 
earth:  for  every  thief  shall  be  judged  as  is  there  written:  and  every  one  that 
sweareth  in  like  manner  shall  be  judged  by  it.     Zach.  5—3. 

Therefore  I  say  to  you:  Every  sin  and  blasphemy  shall  be  forgiven  men; 
but  the  blasphemy  against  the  Spirit  shall  not  be  forgiven.  And  whosoever 
shall  speak  a  word  against  the  Son  of  man,  it  shall  be  forgiven  him:  but  he 
that  shall  speak  against  the  Holy  Ghost,  it  shall  not  be  forgiven  him,  neither 
in  this  world,  nor  in  the  world  to  cpme.     Matth.  13 — 31,  33. 

Amen  I  say  to  you,  that  all  sins  shall  be  forgiven  unto  the  sons  of  men, 
and  the  blasphemies  wherewith  they  shall  blaspheme:  but  he  that  shall  blas- 
pheme against  the  Holy  Ghost,  shall  never  have  forgiveness,  but  shall  be 
guilty  of  an  everlasting  sin.     Mark.  3—88,  39. 

And  whosoever  speaketh  a  word  against  the  Son  of  man,  it  shall  be  for- 
given him:  but  to  him  that  shall  blaspheme  against  the  Holy  Ghost,  it  shall 
not  be  forgiven.     Luke.  12 — 10. 

For  the  name  of  God  through  you  is  blasphemed  amongst  the  Gentiles,  as 
it  is  written.     Rom.  3 — 34. 

Wherefore  I  give  you  to  understand,  that  no  man  speaking  by  the  Spirit 
of  God,  saith  anathema  to  Jesus.  And  no  man  can  say  the  Lord  Jesus,  but  by 
the  Holy  Ghost.     1.  Cor.  12—3. 

But  now  put  you  also  all  away:  anger,— blasphemy,  filthy  speech  out  of 


86  BLESSING. 

your  mouth.     Coloss.  3 — 8. 

When  Michael  the  archangel,  disputmg  with  the  devil,  contended  about 
the  body  of  Moses,  he  durst  not  bring  against  him  the  judgment  of  maledic- 
tion; but  said:  The  Lord  command  thee.     Jude.  1 — 9. 

And  he  opened  his  mouth  in  blasphemies  against  God,  to  blaspheme  his 
name,  and  his  tabernacle,  and  them  that  dwell  m  heaven.     Apocal.  13 — 6. 

And  they  blasphemed  the  G<xl  of  heaven,  because  of  their  jjains,  and 
wounds,  and  did  not  penance  for  their  works.  Ibid.  16 — 11.  See  also  verses 
9  and  21. 

BLESSING. 
Blessing  of  God  on  the  Just. 

And  God  created  man  to  his  own  image:  to  the  image  of  Grod  he  created 
him:  male  and  female  he  created  them.  And  God  blessed  them,  saymg:  In- 
crease and^multiply.     Gen.  1 — 27,  28. 

And  God  blessed  Noe  and  his  sons.  And  he  said  to  them:  Increase,  and 
multiply,  and  fill  the  earth.     Ibid.  9 — 1. 

And  I  will  make  of  thee  a  great  nation,  and  I  wUl  bless  thee,  and  mag- 
nify thy  name,  and  thou  shalt  be  blessed.     Ibid.  12 — 2. 

God  said  also  to  Abraliam:  Sarai  thy  wife,  thou  shalt  not  call  Sarai,  but 
Sara.  And  I^wiU  bless  her,  and  of  her  I  wiU  give  thee  a  son,  whom  I  ^vill  bless, 
and  he  shall  become  nations,  and  kings  of  people  shall  spring  from  him.  *  * 
And  as  for  Ismael  I  have  also  heai-d  thee.  Behold,  I  will  bless  him,  and  in- 
crease, and  multiply  liim  exceedingly:  he  shall  beget  twelve  chiefs,  and  I  wiil 
make  him  a  great  nation.    Ibid.  17 — 15,  16  and  20. 

By  my  own  self  have  I  sworn,  saith  the  Lord:  because  thou  hast  done 
this  tiling,  and  hast  not  spared  thy  only  begotten  son  for  my  sake:  I  will  bless 
thee,  and  Pwill  multiply  thy  seed  as  the  stare  of  heaven,  and  as  the  simd  that 
is  by  the  sea  shore:  thy  seed  shall  possess  the  gates  of  their  enemies.  Ibid. 
22—16,  17. 

I  will  be  with  thee,  and  will  bless  thee:  for  to  thee  and  to  thy  seed  I  will 
give  all  these'countries; — and  in  thy  seed  shall  all  the  nations  of  the  earth  be 
blessed.     Because  Abraham  obeyed  my  voice.     Ibid.  26 — 3,  4,  5. 

And  they  shall  invoke  my  name  upon  the  children  of  Israel;  and  I  will 
bless  them.     Num.  6 — 27. 

And  the  Lord  blessed  the  latter  end  of  Job  more  than  his  beginning.  Job. 
42—12. 

For  thou  wilt  bless  the  just.     Psalm.  5 — 13. 

The  innocent  in  ll&nds,  and  clean  of  heart,  who  hath  not  taken  his  soul  in 
vain,  nor  sworn  deceitfully  to  his  neighbour.  He  shall  receive  a  blessing  from 
the  Lord,  and  mercy  from  Grod  his  Saviour.     Psalm.  23 — 4,  5. 

The  blessing  of  the  Lord  is  upon  the  head  of  the  just:  but  iniquity  cover- 
eth  the  mouth  of  the  wicked.     Prov,  10 — 6. 

He  that  feareth  the  Lord,  will  receive  his  discipline:  and  they  that  will 
seek  him  early,  shall  find  a  blessing.     Bk."cli.  32 — 18. 

When  tJie  Lord  was  about  to  ascend  into  heaven: — He  led  them  (his  disci- 
ples) out  as  far  as  to  Bethania: — and  lifting  up  his  hand  he  blessed  them.  Luke 
24—50. 

The  blessing  of  God maketh  haste  to  reward  the  just:  and  in  a  swift  hour 


BLESSING.  87 

liis  blessing  beareth  fruit.     Eccli.  11 — 24. 

His  blessing  hath  overflowed  like  a  river.     Ibid.  39 — 27. 

Then  shall  the  king  say  to  them  that  shall  be  on  his  right  hand:  Come,  ye 
blessed  of  my  Father,  possess  the  kingdom  prepared  for  you  from  the  founda- 
tion of  the  world.     Matth.  25—34. 

Therefore,  they  who  are  of  the  faith  shall  be  blessed  with  the  faithful 
Abraham.     Galat.  3 — 9. 

Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  hath  blessed 
us  with  all  spiritual  blessings  in  heavenly  places,  m  Cln-ist.     Ephes.  1 — 3. 

Man  should  Bless  God. 

And  blessed  be  the  most  high  God,  bv  whose  protection,  the  enemies  are 
in  thy  hands.     Gen.  14 — 20. 

O,  you  of  Israel,  that  have  willingly  offered  your  lives  to  danger,  bless 
the  Lord.     Judges.  5 — 2. 

Now  when  Hiram  had  heard  the  words  of  Solomon,  he  rejoiced  exceed- 
ingly, and  said :  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  this  day,  who  hath  given  to  David 
a  very  wise  son  over  this  numerous  people.     3.  Kings.  5 — 7. 

And  Solomon  said:  Blessed  be  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel  from  eternity  to 
eternity:  and  let  all  the  people  say:  Amen,and  a  hymn  to  God.  1.  Paral.  16 — 36. 

Now  therefore  with  the  whole  heart  and  mouth  praise  ye  him,  and  bless 
the  name  of  the  Lord.     Eccli.  39 — 41. 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul:  and  let  all  that  is  within  me  bless  his  holy 
name.  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  never  forget  aU  he  hath  done  for  thee. 
Psalm.  102—1,  2. 

And  Zachary  his  father  was  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost:  and  he  prophe- 
sied, saying:  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  because  he  hath  visited  and 
WTOught  the  redemption  of  his  people.     Luke  1 — 67,  68. 

Bless  ye  the  God  of  heaven;  give  glory  to  him  in  the  sight  of  all  that  live; 
because  he  hath  shown  his  mercy  to  you.     Tob.  12 — 6. 

Naked  came  I  out  of  my  mother's  womb,  and  naked  shall  I  return  thith- 
er: the  Lord  gave,  and  the  Lord  hath  taken  away:  as  it  hath  pleased  the  Lord, 
so  it  is  done:  blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord.     Job.  1 — 21. 

Bless  God  at  all  times:  and  desire  of  him  to  direct  thy  ways,  and  that  all 
thy  counsels  may  abide  in  him.     Tob.  4 — 20. 

I  will  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times,  his  praise  shall  be  always  in  my  mouth. 
Psalm.  33—2. 

Blessing  the  Lord,  exalt  him  as  much  as  you  can:  for  he  is  above  all  praise. 
When  you  exalt  him,  put  forth  all  your  strength,  and  be  not  weary:  for  you 
can  never  go  far  enough.  Who  shall  see  him,  and  declare  him  ?  and  who  shall 
magnify  him  as  he  is  from  the  beginning?    Eccli.  43 — 33  to  35. 

Blessings  with  ivhich  Men  shoidd  Bless  Each  Other. 

But  (Melehisedech)  blessed  him  {Abram),  and  said:  Blessed  be  Abram  by 
the  most  high  God,  who  created  heaven  and  earth.  Gen.  14 — 19.  Jacob  is 
blessed  instead  of  Esau.    See  Gen.  Chap.  37, 

And  God  Almighty  bless  thee,  and  make  thee  to  increase,  and  multiply 
thee:  that  thou  mayst  be  a  multitude  of  people.  And  give  the  blessings  of 
Abraham  to  thee,  and  to  thy  seed  after  thee:  that  thou  mayst  possess  the  land 


88  BLESSING. 

of  thy  sojournment,  which  he  promised  to  thy  grandfather.     Gen.  28 — 3,  4. 

And  Isaac  called  Jacob,  and  blessed  him,  and  charged  him,  saying:  Take 
not  a  wife  of  the  stock  of  Chanaan.     Ibid.  28 — 1. 

After  this  Joseph  brought  in  his  father  to  the  king,  and  presented  him  be- 
fore him:  and  he  blessed  him.  Ibid.  47—7.  Jacob  blessed  his  son  Joseph  and 
his  sons.     See  Gen.  48 — 15,  and  49 — 1. 

Said  Pharao  to  Moses  and  Aaron:  Your  sheep  and  herds  take  along  with 
you,  as  you  demanded;  and  departing,  bless  me.     Exod.  12 — 32. 

And  when  Moses  saw  all  things  finished,  he  blessed  them.     Ibid.  39 — 43, 

And  stretching  forth  his  hands  to  the  people,  he  (Aaron)  blessed  them. 
Levit.  9—22. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  saying:  Say  to  Aaron  and  his  sons:  Thus 
shall  you  bless  the  children  of  Israel,  and  you  shall  say  to  them:  The  Lord 
bless  thee,  and  keep  thee.  The  Lord  show  his  face  to  thee,  and  have  mercy 
on  thee.  The  Lord  timi  his  countenance  to  thee,  and  give  thee  peace.  And 
they  shall  invoke  my  name  upon  the  children  of  Israel;  and  I  will  bless  them. 
Num.  6—22  to  27. 

I  (Balaam)  was  brought  to  bless;  the  blessing  I  am  not  able  to  hinder. 
Ibid.  23—20. 

He  that  blesseth  thee,  shall  also  himself  be  blessed;  he  that  curseth  thee, 
shall  be  reckoned  accursed.     Ibid.  24 — 9, 

Balaam  blessed  and  foretold  the  prosperity  of  Israel  and  of  Christ.  See 
Nvun.  Chap.  24. 

At  that  time  he  separated  the  tribe  of  Levi,  to  carry  the  ark  of  the  cov- 
enant of  the  Lord,  and  to  stand  before  him  in  the  ministry,  and  to  bless  in  his 
name  until  this  present  day,     Deut.  10 — 8. 

But  if  he  be  poor,  the  pledge  shall  not  lodge  with  thee  that  night,  but 
thou  shalt  restore  it  to  him  presently  before  the  going  down  of  the  sun:  that 
he  may  sleep  in  his  own  raiment,  and  bless  thee.  And  thou  mayst  have  jus- 
tice before  the  Lord  thy  God.     Ibid.  24—12,  13. 

Moses,  when  about  to  die,  blessed  the  twelve  tribes  of  Israel.  See  Ibid. 
Chap.  33. 

And  first  he  blessed  the  people  of  Israel.  After  this  he  read  all  the  words 
of  the  blessing  and  the  cursing,  and  all  things  that  were  written  in  the  book 
of  the  law.    Josue.  8 — 33,  34. 

And  as  they  were  going  together,  she  (Axa)  was  moved  by  her  husband 
to  ask  a  field  of  her  father,  and  she  sighed  as  she  sat  on  her  ass.  And  Caleb 
said  to  her:  What  aileth  thee  ?  But  she  answered:  Give  me  a  blessing:  thou 
hast  given  me  a  southern  and  diy  land,  give  me  also  a  land  that  is  watered. 
And  Caleb  gave  her  the  upper  and  the  nether  watery  groimd.  Ibid,  15 — 18,  19, 

Jomie  blessed  tlie  Rvbenites,  and  the  Oadites,  and  a  part  of  the  tribe  of 
Manasses.    Ibid.  22 — 6. 

Blessed  among  women  be  Jahel  the  wife  of  Haber  the  Cinite,  and  blessed 
be  she  in  her  tent.    Judges.  5 — 24. 

The  Lord  render  unto  thee  for  thy  work;  and  mayst  thou  receive  a  full 
reward  of  the  Lord  the  Gkxi  of  Israel,  to  whom  thou  art  come,  and  under 
whose  wings  thou  art  fled.  *  *  And  Noemi  answered  her:  Blessed  be  he  of 
the  Lord:  because  the  same  kindness  which  he  showed  to  the  living,  he  hath 
kept  also  to  the  dead.     Ruth.  2—12  and  20. 

And  he  said:  Blessed  art  thou  of  the  Lord,  my  daughter;  and  thy  latter 
kindness  has  surpassed  the  former:  because  thou  hast  not  followed  young 


BLESSING.  89^ 

men  either  x>oor  or  rich.     Ibid.  3 — 10, 

And  Heli  blessed  Elcana  and  his  wife:  and  he  said  to  him:  The  Lord  give 
thee  seed  of  this  woman,  for  the  loan  thou  hast  lent  to  the  Lord.  And  they 
went  to  their  own  home.     1.  Kings.  2 — 30. 

David  therefore  sent  messengers  to  the  men  of  Jabes  Galaad,  and  said  to- 
them:  Blessed  be  you  to  the  Lord,  who  have  shown  this  mercy  to  your  master 
Saul,  and  have  buried  him.    2.  Kings.  2 — 5. 

And  when  he  (David)  had  made  an  end  of  offering  holocausts  and  peace- 
offerings,  he  blessed  the  people  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  of  hosts.     Ibid.  6 — 18. 

And  when  David  had  made  an  end  of  offering  holocausts,  and  peace-offer- 
ings, he  blessed  the  people  in  the  name  of  the  Lord.     1.  Paral.  16 — 2. 

And  Raguel  went  to  him,  and  kissed  him  with  tears,  and  weeping  upon 
his  neck,  said:  A  blessing  be  upon  thee,  my  son,  because  thou  art  the  son  of  a 
good  and  most  virtuous  man.     Tob.  7 — 7. 

And  taking  the  right  hand  of  his  daughter,  he  gave  it  into  the  right  hand 
of  Tobias,  saying:  The  God  of  Abraham,  and  the  God  of  Isaac,  and  the  God 
of  Jacob  be  with  you;  and  may  he  join  you  together,  and  fulfil  his  blessing 
in  you.     Ibid.  7 — 15.      ^ 

And  Gabelus  wept,  and  blessed  God,  and  said:  The  God  of  Israel  bless  thee, 
because  thou  art  the  son  of  a  very  good  and  just  man,  and  that  feareth  God, 
and  doeth  ahns-deeds:  and  may  a  blessing  come  upon  thy  wife,  and  upon 
your  parents.     Ibid.  9 — 8  to  10. 

And  Ozias  the  prince  of  the  people  of  Israel,  said  to  her:  Blessed  art  thou, 
O  daughter,  by  the  Lord  the  most  high  God,  above  all  women  upon  the  earth. 
Judith.  13—33. 

And  when  she  was  come  out  to  him,  they  all  blessed  her  with  one  voice, 
saying:  Thou  art  the  glory  of  Jerusalem;  thou  art  the  joy  of  Israel;  thou  art 
the  honor  of  our  people.     Ibid.  15 — 10. 

The  father's  blessing  estabhshed  the  houses  of  the  children:  but  the  moth- 
er's curse  rooteth  up  the  foundation.     Eccli.  3 — 11. 

And  the  Angel  being  come  in,  said  to  her:  Hail,  full  of  grace,  the  Lord  is 
with  thee:  Blessed  art  thou  amo  ng  women.     Luke.  1 — 28. 

And  she  (Elizabeth)  cried  out  with  a  loud  voice,  and  said:  Blessed  art  thou 
among  women;  and  blessed  is  the  fruit  of  thy  womb.     Ibid.  1 — 42. 

And  Simeon  blessed  them.     Ibid.  3—34. 

Bless  them  that  curse  you;  and  pray  for  them  that  calumniate  you.  Ibid. 
6—28. 

Bless  them  that  persecute  you:  bless,  and  curse  not.     Rom.  12—14. 

Blessings  by  which  Creatures  are  Blessed  and  Consecrated. 

And  thou  shalt  make  a  holy  vesture  for  Aaron  thy  brother  for  glory  and 
for  beauty.     Exod.  28—2. 

And  thou  shalt  put  the  mitre  upon  his  head,  and  the  holy  plate  upon  the 
mitre.    Ibid.  29—6. 

And  thou  shalt  sanctify  both  the  consecrated  breast,  and  the  shoulder  that 
thou  didst  separate  of  the  ram.     Ibid.  29—27. 

The  high-priest,  that  is  to  say,  the  priest  that  is  the  greatest  among  his 
brethren,  upon  whose  head  the  oil  of  unction  hath  been  poured,  and  whose 
hands  have  been  consecrated  for  the  priesthood,  and  who  hath  been  vested 
with  the  holy  vestments,  shall  not  uncover  his  head,  he  shall  not  rend  his  gar- 
ments.    Levit.  31 — 10. 


90  BLINDNESS. 

Any  thing  that  is  devoted  to  the  Lord,  whether  it  be  man,  or  beast,  or 
field,  shall  not  be  sold,  neither  may  it  be  redeemed.  Whatsoever  is  once  con- 
secrated shall  be  holy  of  holies  to  the  Lord.     Ibid.  27—28. 

And  he  shall  take  holy  water  in  an  earthen  vessel;  and  he  shall  casta  Ut- 
tle  earth  of  the  pavement  of  the  tabernacle  into  it.     Num.  5 — 17. 

But  they  biu-ned  the  city,  and  all  tilings  that  were  therein:  except  the 
gold  and  silver,  and  vessels  of  brass  and  iron,  which  they  consecrated  into 
the  treasury^  of  the  Lord.    Josue.  6 — 24. 

So  he  restored  them  to  his  mother,  who  said  to  him:  I  have  consecrated 
and  vowed  this  silver  to  the  Lord,  that  my  son  may  receive  it  at  my  hand, 
and  make  a  graven  and  a  molten  god:  so  now  I  dehver  it  to  thee.  Judges. 
17—3. 

And  all  the  vessels  of  gold,  and  sUver,  and  brass,  king  David  consecrated 
to  the  Lord,  with  the  silver  and  gold  which  he  had  taken  from  all  the  nations, 
as  well  from  Edom,  and  from  Moab,  and  fi*om  the  sons  of  Ammon,  as  from 
the  Philistmes,  and  from  Amalec.     1.  Paral.  18 — 11. 

For  every  creature  of  God  is  good,  and  nothing  to  be  rejected  that  is 
received  with  thanksgiving:  for  it  is  sanctified  by  the  word  of  God  and 
prayer.     1.  Tim,  4 — 1,  5. 

For  the  first  tabernacle  was  made,  wherein  were  the  candlesticks  and  the 
table,  and  the  setting  forth  of  loaves,  which  is  called  the  Holy.     Hebr.  9 — 2. 

BLINDNESS. 
The  Blind  are  Made  to  See. 

Then  Tobias  taking  of  the  gall  of  the  fish,  anointed  his  father's  eyes. 
And  he  stayed  about  half  an  hour:  and  a  white  skui  began  to  come  out  of  his 
eyes,  like  the  skin  of  an  egg.  And  Tobias  took  hold  of  it,  and  drew  it  from 
his  eyes:  and  immediately  he  recovered  his  sight.  And  they  glorified  God, 
both  he  and  his  wife,  and  all  that  knew  him.     Tob.  11 — 13  to  16. 

And  when  he  was  come  to  the  house,  the  blind  men  came  to  him.  And 
Jesus  saith  to  them:  Do  you  believe  that  I  can  do  this  unto  you?  They  say 
to  him,  Yea,  Lord.  Then  he  touched  their  eyes,  saying:  According  to  your 
faith,  be  it  done  imto  you.     And  their  eyes  were  opened.     Matth.  9 — 28,  to  30. 

And  they  came  to  Bethsaida:  and  thej  brmg  to  him  a  blind  man:  and 
they  besought  him  to  touch  him.  And  taking  the  blind  man  by  the  hand, 
he  led  him  out  of  the  town:  and  spitting  upon  his  eyes,  laying  his  hands  on 
Mm,  he  asked  him  if  he  saw  any  thing.  And  looking  up,  he  said:  I  see  men 
as  trees,  walking.  After  that  he  laid  his  hands  again  upon  his  eyes;  and  he 
began  to  see,  and  was  restored,  so  that  he  saw  all  things  clearly.  Mark.  8 — 
23  to  25. 

And  when  they  went  out  of  Jericho,  a  great  multitude  followed  him. 
And,  behold,  two  blind  men,  sitting  by  the  way-side,  heard  that  Jesus  passed 
by:  and  they  cried  out,  saying:  O  Lord,  Son  of  David,  liave  mercy  on  us. 
And  the  multitude  rebuked  them  that  they  should  hold  their  peace.  But 
they  cried  out  the  more,  saying:  *  *  Lord,  that  our  eyes  may  be  opened. 
And  Jesus,  having  compassion  on  them,  touched  their  eyes.  And  immediately 
they  received  sight,  and  followed  him.    Matth.  20 — 29  to  34. 

And  they  came  to  Jericho:  and  as  he  went  out  of  Jericho,  ^^^th  his 
disciples  and  a  very  great  multitude,  Bartimeus  the  bUnd  man,  the  son  of 


BLINDNESS.  91 

Timeus,  sat  by  the  wayside  begging.  And  when  he  had  heard,  that  it  was 
Jesus  of  Nazareth,  he  began  to  cry  out,  and  to  say:  Jesus,  Son  of  David, 
have  mercy  on  me.  And  many  rebuked  him,  that  he  might  hold  his  peace. 
But  he  cried  a  great  deal  the  more:  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  on  me. 
And  Jesus  stood  still,  and  commanded  him  to  be  called.  And  they  call  the 
blind  man,  saying  to  him:  Be  of  better  comfort:  arise,  he  calleth  thee.  And 
he  casting  off  his  garment,  leaped  up,  and  came  to  him.  And  Jesus  answer- 
ing, said  to  him:  What  wilt  thou  that  I  should  do  to  thee?  And  the  blind 
man  said  to  him:  Rabboni,  that  I  may  see.  And  Jesus  saith  to  him:  Go 
thy  way;  thy  faith  hath  made  thee  whole.  And  immediately  he  saw,  and 
followed  him  in  the  way.     Mark.  10 — 46  to  53.     See  same  in  Luke.  18 — 33. 

I  must  work  the  works  of  him  that  sent  me,  whilst  it  is  day:  the  night 
Cometh,  when  no  man  can  work.  As  long  as  I  am  in  the  world,  I  am  the 
light  of  the  world.  When  he  had  said  these  things,  he  spat  on  the  ground, 
and  made  clay  of  the  spittle,  and  spread  the  clay  upon  his  eyes:  and  said  to 
him:  Go,  wash  in  the  pool  of  Siloe  (which  is  interpreted,  Sent.)  He  went, 
therefore,  and  washed;  and  he  came  seeing.     John.  9 — 4  to  7. 

Blindness,  Corporal  and  Spiritual. 

And  them,  that  were  without,  they  struck  with  blindness  from  the  least 
to  the  greatest,  so  that  they  could  not  find  the  door.     Gen.  19 — 11. 

The  Lord  strike  thee  with  madness  and  blindness  and  fury  of  mind,  and 
mayst  thou  grope  at  mid-day  as  the  blind  is  wont  to  grope  in  the  dark,  and 
not  make  straight  thy  ways.     Deut.  28 — 28,  29. 

And  the  enemies  came  down  to  him:  but  Eliseus  prayed  to  the  Lord, 
saying:  Strike,  I  beseech  thee,  this  people  with  blindness.  And  the  Lord 
struck  them  with  blindness,  according  to  the  word  of  Eliseus.  4.  Kings.  6 — 18. 
Tobias  was  struck  blind.     See  Tob.  2 — 11. 

Let  their  eyes  be  darkened  that  they  see  not;  and  their  back  bend  thou 
down  always.     Psalm.  68 — 24. 

The  Lord  looseth  them  that  are  fettered:  the  Lord  enlighteneth  the  blind. 
Ibid.  145—7,  8. 

Bhnd  the  heart  of  tliis  people,  and  make  their  ears  heavy,  and  shut  their 
eyes;  lest  they  see  with  their  eyes,  and  hear  with  their  ears,  and  understand 
with  their  heart,  and  be  converted,  and  I  heal  them.  Isa.  6 — 10.  See  also 
Matth.  13—14;  Mark.  4—12;  Luke.  8—10;  John.  12—40;  Acts.  28—26;  and 
Rom.  11—8,  9. 

And  in  that  day  the  deaf  shall  hear  the  words  of  the  book;  and  out  of 
darkness  and  obscurity  the  eyes  of  the  blind  shall  see.     Isa.  29 — 18. 

Then  shall  the  eyes  of  the  blind  be  opened;  and  the  ears  of  the  deaf  shall 
be  unstopped.     Ibid.  35 — 5. 

That  thou  mightest  open  the  eyes  of  the  blind,  and  bring  forth  the  prisoner 
out  of  the  prison,  and  them  that  sit  in  darkness  out  of  the  prison  house.  Ibid. 
42—7. 

And  I  wiU  lead  the  blind  into  the  way  which  they  know  not:  and  in  the 
paths  which  they  were  ignorant  of,  I  will  make  them  walk:  I  will  make 
darkness  light  before  them,  and  crooked  things  straight:  these  things  have  I 
done  to  them,  and  have  not  forsaken  them.     Ibid.  42 — 16. 

Hear,  ye  deaf;  and  ye  bUnd,  behold  that  you  may  see,    Ibid.  42—18. 


92  BLOOD. 

Bring  forth  the  people  th^t  are  bhiid,  and  have  eyes;  that  are  deaf,  and 
have  ears.     Ibid.  43 — 8. 

His  w-atchmen  are  all  blind,  they  are  all  ignorant:  dumb  dogs  not  able  to 
bai'k,  seeking  vain  things,  sleeping,  and  loving  dreams.     Ibid.  56 — 10. 

"We  have  groped  for  the  wall:  and  like  the  blind  we  have  groped,  as  if 
we  had  no  eyes:  we  have  stvmibled  at  noon  day  as  in  darkness:  we  are  in  dark 
places  as  dead  men.     Ibid.  59 — 10. 

These  things  they  thought,  and  were  deceived:  for  their  own  maMce 
blinded  them.     Wisdom.  2 — 21. 

Let  them  alone:  they  are  blind,  and  leaders  of  the  blind.  And  if  the  blind 
lead  the  blind,  both  fall  into  the  pit.     Matth.  15 — 14. 

Having  eyes  you  see  not  ?  and  having  ears  you  hear  not  ?  Neither  do  you 
remember.     Mark.  8 — 18. 

To  preach  dehverance  to  the  captives,  and  sight  to  the  blind,  to  set  at 
liberty  them  that  are  bruised,  to  preach  the  acceptable  year  of  the  Lord,  and 
the  day  of  reward.     Luke.  4 — 19. 

And  immediately  there  fell  from  his  eyes  as  it  were  scales;  and  he  i-e- 
ceived  his  sight;  and  rising  up  he  was  baptized.    Acts.  9 — 18. 

And  now  behold  the  hand  of  the  Lord  upon  thee,  and  thou  shalt  be  blind, 
not  seeing  the  sun  for  a  time.  And  immediately  there  fell  on  him  a  mist 
and  a  darkness,  and  going  about,  he  sought  some  one  to  lead  him  by  the 
hand.     Ibid.  13—11. 

Because  that,  when  they  had  known  God,  they  have  not  glorified  him  as 
Gfod,  nor  gave  thanks:  but  became  vain  ia  their  thoughts,  and  their  foolish 
heart  was  darkened.     Rom.  1 — 21. 

In  whom  the  God  of  this  world  hath  blinded  the  minds  of  unbelievers; 
that  the  hght  of  the  gospel  of  the  glory  of  Christ,  who  is  the  image  of  Grod, 
should  not  shine  unto  them.    2.  Cor.  4 — 4. 

Having  the  understanding  obscured  with  darkness,  alienated  from  the 
life  of  God  through  the  ignorance  which  is  in  them,  because  of  the  blind- 
ness of  their  heart.     Ephes.  4 — 18. 

He  that  saith  he  is  in  the  hght,  and  hateth  his  brother,  is  in  darkness 
even  until  now.     1.  John.  2 — 9. 

For  he  that  hath  not  these  things  with  him,  is  blind,  and  groping,  forget- 
ting his  being  purged  from  his  old  sins.     2.  Peter.  1 — 9. 

BLOOD. 
'  Sprinkling  of. 

And  dip  a  bunch  of  hyssop  in  the  blood  that  is  at  the  door,  and  sprinkle 
the  transom  of  the  door  therewith,  and  both  the  door  cheeks:  let  none  of 
you  go  out  of  the  door  of  his  house  tUl  morning.     Exod.  13 — 22. 

Then  Moses  took  half  of  the  blood,  and  put  it  into  bowls:  and  the  rest  he 
poured  upon  the  altar.    Ibid.  24 — 6. 

And  when  thou  hast  sacrificed  him,  thou  shalt  take  of  his  blood, 
and  put  upon  the  tip  of  the  right  ear  of  Aaron  and  of  his  sons,  and  upon 
the  thumbs  and  great  toes  of  their  right  hand  and  foot:  and  thou  shalt  pour 
the  blood  upon  the  altar  roimd  about.  And  when  thou  hast  taken  of  the 
blood  that  is  upon  the  altar,  and  of  the  oil  of  unction,  thou  shalt  sprinkle 
Aaron  and  liis  vesture,  his  sons  and  their  vestments.  Ibid.  29 — 20,  21.  See 
Levit.  1—6  and  11,  and  Chap.  3—2,  3,  13.    Exod.  29—20,  21. 


BLOOD.  93 

And  having  dipped  his  finger  in  the  blood,  he  shall  sprinkle  with  it  seven 
times  before  the  Lord,  before  the  veil  of  the  sanctuary.  *  *  *  The  priest 
that  is  anointed,  shall  carry  of  the  blood  into  the  tabernacle  of  the  testi- 
mony, and  shall  dip  his  finger  in  it,  and  sprinkle  it  seven  times  before  the 
veil.     Levit.  4—6, 16,  17. 

And  where  the  holocaust  is  immolated,  the  victim  also  for  a  trespass 
shall  be  slain:  the  blood  thereof  shall  be  poured  rovmd  about  the  altar.  Ibid. 
7—2. 

He  (Aaron)  shall  take  also  of  the  blood  of  the  calf,  and  sprinkle  with 
his  finger  seven  times  towards  the  propitiatory  to  the  east.  Ibid.   16 — 14. 

And  the  priest  shall  pour  the  blood  upon  the  altar  of  the  Lord,  at  the 
door  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  testimony,  and  shall  bum  the  fat  for  a  sweet 
odour  to  the  Lord.     Ibid.  17 — 6. 

And  they  stood  in  their  order,  according  to  the  disposition  and  law  of 
Moses  the  man  of  God:  but  the  priests  received  the  blood  which  was  to  be 
pom-ed  out,  from  the  hands  of  the  Levites.     2.  Paral.  30 — 16. 

For  if  the  blood  of  goats  and  oxen,  and  the  ashes  of  a  heifer  being  sprin- 
kled, sanctify  such  as  are  defiled,  to  the  cleansing  of  the  flesh :  how  much 
more  shall  the  blood  of  Christ,  who,  through  the  Holy  Ghost,  offered  himself 
without  spot  to  God,  cleanse  our  conscience  from  dead  works,  to  serve  the 
living  God  ?    Hebr.  9—13,  14. 

For  when  every  commandment  of  the  law  had  been  read  by  Moses  to  all 
the  people,he  took  the  blood  of  calves  and  goats,  with  water  and  scarlet  wood 
and  hyssop;  and  sprinkled  both  the  book  itself  and  all  the  people,  saying: 
This  is  the  blood  of  the  testament,  which  God  hath  enjoined  unto  you.  The 
tabernacle  also,  and  all  the  vessels  of  the  ministry,  m  like  manner,  he  sprin- 
kled with  blood.  And  almost  all  things,  according  to  the  law,  are  cleansed 
with  blood:  and  without  the  shedding  of  blood  there  is  no  remission.  Ibid. 
9—19,  to  22. 

Sprinkling  of  the  Blood  of  Christ. 

Having,  therefore,  brethren,  a  confidence  in  the  entering  into  the  sanctu- 
ary by  the  blood  of  Christ.     Hebr.  10—19. 

But  you  are  come  to  mount  Sion,  and  to  the  city  of  the  living  God,  the 
heavenly  Jerusalem,  and  to  the  company  of  many  thousands  of  angels.  *  * 
And  to  Jesus  the  Mediator  of  the  New  Testament,  and  to  the  sprinkUng  of 
blood,  which  speaketh  better  than  Abel.     Ibid.  12—22,  24. 

According  to  the  foreknowledge  of  God  the  Father  imto  the  sanctification 
of  the  Spirit,  unto  the  obedience  and  sprinkhng  of  the  blood  of  Jesus  Christ: 
Grace  imto  you,  and  peace  be  multipUed.  1.  Peter.  1 — 2.  See  1.  John.  1 — 7 
and  Apocal.  1 — 5. 


Blood,  its  use  Prohibited. 


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Saving  that  flesh  with  blood  you  shall  not  eat.     Gen.  9 — 4. 

By  a  perpetual  law  for  your  generations,  and  in  all  yom*  habitations: 
neither  blood  nor  fat  shall  you  eat  at  all.    Levit.  3—17. 

Moreover  you  shall  not  eat  the  blood  of  any  creature  whatsoever,  whether 
of  bu-ds  or  beasts.     Ibid.  7—26. 

If  any  man  whosoever  of  the  house  of  Israel,  and  of  the  strangers  that 


■94  BLOOD. 

sojourn  among  them,  eat  blood.  I  will  set  my  face  against  his  soul,  and  will 
cut  him  off  from  among  his  people.  *  *  For  the  life  of  all  flesh  is  in  the 
blood:  therefore  I  said  to  the  children  of  Israel:  You  shall  not  eat  the  blood  of 
any  flesh  at  all;  because  the  life  of  the  flesh  is  in  the  blood,  and  whosoever 
eateth  it,  shall  be  cut  off.     Ibid.  17—10,  14. 

But  if  thou  desirest  to  eat,  and  the  eating  of  flesh  dehght  thee,  kill,  and 
eat  according  to  the  blessing  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  which  he  hath  given  thee, 
in  thy  cities:  whether  it  be  unclean,  that  is  to  say,  having  blemish  or  defect; 
or  clean,  that  is  to  say,  sound  and  without  blemish,  such  as  may  be  offered, 
as  the  roe,  and  the  hart,  shalt  thou  eat  it:  only  the  blood  thou  shalt  not  eat: 
but  thou  shalt  pour  it  out  upon  the  earth  as  water.     Deut.  12—15,  16. 

Only  beware  of  this,  that  thou  eat  not  the  blood,  for  the  blood  is  for  the 
soul:  and  therefore  thou  must  not  eat  the  soul  with  the  flesh.     Ibid.  12 — 23. 

Only  thou  shalt  take  heed  not  to  eat  their  olood,  but  pour  it  out  on  the 
earth  as  water.     Ibid.  15 — 23. 

And  falling  upon  the  spoils,  they  took  sheep,  and  oxen,  and  calves,  and 
slew  them  on  the  ground:  and  the  people  ate  them  with  the  blood.  And  they 
told  Saul  that  the  people  had  sinned  against  the  Lord,  eating  with  the  blood. 
And  he  said:  You  have  transgressed;  roll  here  to  me  now  a  great  stone.  And 
Saul  said;  Disperse  yourselves  among  the  people,  and  tell  them  to  bring  me 
every  man  his  ox  and  his  ram,  and  slay  them  upon  this  stone,  and  eat;  and 
you  shall  not  sin  against  the  Lord  in  eating  with  the  blood.  So  all  the  people 
brought  every  man  his  ox  with  him  till  the  night,  and  slew  them  there. 
1.  Kings.  14—32  to  34. 

But  that  we  write  to  them,  that  they  refrain  themselves  from  the  pollu- 
tions of  idols, — and  from  blood.     Acts.  15 — 20. 

As  for  those  of  the  Gentiles  who  have  believed,  we  have  written,  decree- 
ing that  they  should  refrain  themselves  from  that  which  has  been  offered  to 
idols,  and  from  blood,  and  from  things  strangled.     Ibid.  21 — 25. 

The  Blood  of  the  Innocent  Cries  to  Heaven  for  Vengeance. 
{See  also  Homicide.) 

And  he  (the  Lord)  said  to  him  (Cain):  What  hast  thou  done  ?  the  voice  of 
thy  brother's  blood  crieth  to  me  from  the  earth.  Qen.  4 — 10.  See  also  Hebr. 
12-4. 

And  when  he  had  opened  the  fifth  seal,  I  saw  under  the  altar  the  souls 
of  them  that  were  slain  for  the  word  of  God,  and  for  the  testimony  which 
they  held.  And  they  cried  with  a  loud  voice,  saying:  How  long,  O  Lord,  (holy 
and  true)  dost  thou  not  judge  and  revenge  our  blood  on  them  that  dwell  on 
the  earth?    Apocal.  6—9,10. 

If  through  hatred  any  one  push  a  man,  or  fling  anything  at  him  with  ill 
design:  or  being  his  enemy,  strike  liim  with  his  hand,  and  he  die;  the  striker 
shall  be  guilty  of  murder:  the  kinsman  of  him  that  was  slain,  as  soon  as  he 
flndeth  him,  shall  kill  him.     Numb.  35—20,  21. 

That  innocent  blood  may  not  be  shed  in  the  midst  of  the  land  which  the 
Lord  thy  God  will  give  thee  to  jxjssess,  lest  thou  be  guilty  of  blood.  But  if 
any  man  hating  his  neighbor  lie  in  wait  for  his  life,  and  rise  and  strike  him, 
and  he  die,  and  he  flee  to  one  of  the  cities  aforesaid,  the  ancients  of  his  city 
shall  send,  and  take  him  out  of  the  place  of  refuge,  and  shall  deliver  liim  into 


BLOOD,  95 

the  hand  of  the  kinsman  of  him  whose  blood  was  shed;  and  he  shall  die. 
Deut.  19—10,12. 

Cursed  be  he  that  secretly  killeth  his  neighbor:  and  all  the  people  shall 
say:  Amen.     Ibid.  27 — 24. 

And  Joab  said  to  Amasa:  God  save  thee,  my  brother.  And  he  took 
Amasa  by  the  chin  with  his  right  hand  to  kiss  him.  But  Amasa  did  not  take 
notice  of  the  sword,  which  Joab  had :  and  he  struck  him  in  the  side,  and  shed 
out  his  bowels  to  the  ground.  2.  Kings.  20—9,  10,  See  remainder  of  2.  Kings. 
Chap.  20,  from  verse  10.  See  also  Chap.  4—7,  11,  of  the  killing  of  Isboseth. 
And  bringing  two  men  sons  of  the  devil,  they  made  them  sit  against 
him:  and  they,  like  men  of  the  devil,  bore  witness  against  him  {Nabothfor 
denying  his  vineyard  to  King  Achab)  before  the  people,  saying:  Naboth 
hath  blasphemed  God  and  the  king:  wherefore  they  brought  him  forth  without 
the  city,  and  stoned  him  to  death.  {It  was  by  the  wde^^s  of  Jezabel  that  the 
accused  was  stoned.)    3.  Kings.  21 — 13. 

The  Lord  said  to  Elias:  Thou  shalt  speak  to  him,  saying:  Thus  saith  the 
Lord:  Thou  hast  slain,  moreover  also  thou  hast  taken  possession.  And  after 
these  words  thou  shalt  add:  Thus  saith  the  Lord:  In  this  place,  wherein  the 
dogs  have  licked  the  blood  of  Naboth,  they  shall  hck  thy  blood  also.  Ibid. 
21—19. 

Moreover  Manasses  shed  also  veiy  much  innocent  blood,  tUl  he  filled  Je- 
rusalem up  to  the  mouth.     4.  Kings.  21 — 16. 

And  King  Joas  did  not  remember  the  kindness  that  Joiada  his  father  had 
done  to  him,  but  killed  his  son.  And  when  he  died,  he  said:  The  Lord  see, 
and  require  it.     2.  Paral.  24 — 22. 

Six  things  there  are,  which  the  Lord  hateth,  and  the  seventh  his  soul  de- 
testeth  :  haughty  eyes,  a  lying  tongue,  hands  that  shed  innocent  blood,  ir'rov. 
6—16,  17. 

For  behold,  the  Lord  will  come  out  of  his  place,  to  visit  the  iniquity  of 
the  inhabitants  of  the  earth  against  him:  and  the  earth  shall  disclose  her 
blood,  and  shall  cover  her  slain  no  more.     Isa.  26 — 21. 

If  you  oppress  not  the  stranger,  the  fatherless,  and  the  widow,  and  shed 
not  innocent  blood  in  this  place,  and  walk  not  after  strange  gods  to  your  own 
hurt ;  I  will  dwell  with  you  in  this  place.     Jerem.  6 — 6,  7. 

Thou  {Jeriisalem)  art  become  guilty  in  thy  blood  which  thou  hast  shed: 
and  thou  art  defiled  in  thy  idols  which  thou  hast  made:  and  thou  hast  made 
thy  days  to  draw  near,  and  hast  brought  on  the  time  of  thy  years:  therefore 
have  I  made  thee  a  reproach  to  the  GentUes,  and  a  mockery  to  aU  countries. 
Ezech.  22—4. 

Therefore,  behold,  I  send  to  you  phrophets,  and  wise  men,  and  Scribes: 
And  some  of  them  you  will  put  to  death,  and  crucify:  and  some  you  will 
scourge  in  your  synagogues,  and  persecute  them  from  city  to  city:  that  \\^- 
on  you  may  come  all  the  just  blood,  that  hath  been  shed  upon  the  earth,from 
the  blood  of  Abel  the  just,  even  unto  the  blood  of  Zacharias,  the  son  of  Ba- 
rachias,  whom  you  killed  between  the  temple  and  the  altar.  Amen  I  say  to 
you,  all  these  things  shall  come  upon  this  generation.  O  Jerusalem,  Jerusa- 
lem, thou  that  killest  the  prophets,  and  stonest  them  that  are  sent  unto 
thee  ?  how  often  would  I  have  gathered  together  thy  children,  as  the  hen 
gathereth  her  chickens  under  her  wings,  and  thou  wouldest  not  ?  Math. 
23— »4  to  37. 


96  BOASTING. 

And  in  her  (Babylon)  hath  been  found  the  blood  of  prophets  and  of 
saints,  and  of  all,  who  were  slain  upon  the  earth.     Apocal.  18 — 24. 

We  are  Purified  by  the  Blood  of  Christ. 

Take  heed  to  yourselves,  and  to  all  the  flock,  over  which  the  Holy  Ghost 
hath  placed  you  bishops,  to  rule  the  church  of  God,  which  he  hath  purchased 
with  his  own  blood.     Acts.  20 — 28. 

For  you  are  bought  with  a  great  price.  Glorify  and  bear  God  in  your 
body.     1.  Cor.  6—20. 

Knowing  that  you  were  not  redeemed  with  corruptible  gold  or  silver 
from  your  vain  conversation  of  the  tradition  of  your  fathers;  but  -with  the 
precious  blood  of  Clmst,  as  of  a  lamb  unspotted  and  undefiled.  1  Peter. 
1—18,  19. 

And  they  sung  a  new  canticle,  saying:  thou  art  worthy,  O  Lord,to  take  the 
book,  and  to  open  the  seals  thereof:  because  thou  wast  slain,  and  hast  re- 
deemed us  to  God,  in  thy  blood,  out  of  exerj  tribe,  and  tongue,  and  jjeople, 
and  nation.     Apocal.  5 — 9. 

BOASTING. 
{See  Also  Arrogance.) 

And  Gaal  the  son  of  Obed  cried:  Who  is  Abimelech,  and  what  is  Sichem, 
that  we  should  serve  him  ?  Is  he  not  the  son  of  Jerobaal.  and  hath  made 
Zebul  his  servant  ruler  over  the  men  of  Emor,  the  father  of  Sichem  ?  Wliy 
then  shall  we  serve  him?  Would  to  God  that  some  man  would  put  this 
people  under  my  hand,  that  I  might  remove  Abimelech  out  of  the  way.  And 
it  was  said  to  Abimelech:  Gather  together  the  multitude  of  an  army,  and 
come.    Judges.  9 — 28,  29. 

Do  not  multiply  to  S2)eak  lofty  things,  boasting:  let  old  matters  dei)art 
from  j^our  youth:  for  the  Lord  is  a  God  of  all  knowledge,  and  to  him  are 
thoughts  prepared.     1.  Kings.  2 — 3. 

And  the  Philistine  said:  I  have  defied  the  bands  of  Israel  this  day: 
Give  me  a  man,  and  let  him  fight  with  me  hand  to  hand.     Ibid.  17 — 10. 

Benedad  king  of  Syria,  sent  messengers  to  the  king  of  Israel:  and  said: 
Such  and  such  things  may  the  gods  do  to  me,  and  more  may  they  add,  if  the 
dust  of  Samaria  shall  suffice  for  handfuls  for  all  the  people  that  foUow  me. 
But  he  vxis  properly  answered,  thus:  And  the  king  of  Israel  answering,  said: 
Tell  him :  Let  not  the  girded  boast  himself  as  the  imgirded.  8,  Kings.  20—10, 
11.  See  the  whole  Chapter.  See  also  Isaias  Chapter  10  and  14  and  Jeremias. 
4&— 7. 

Have  any  of  the  gods  of  the  nations  delivered  their  land  from  the  hand  of 
the  king  of  Assyria  ?    4.  Kings.  18—33. 

Never  suffer  pride  to  reign  in  thy  mind,  or  in  thj'  words:  for  from  it  all 
I)erdition  took  its  beginning.     Tob.  4 — 14. 

Holofemes  said  to  Achior:  When  we  shall  slay  them  all  as  one  man,  then 
thou  also  slialt  die  with  them  by  the  sword  of  the  Assyrians:  and  all  Israel 
shall  peri.sh  with  thee.    Judith.  6 — 3. 

And  he  {Anian)  declared  to  them  the  greatness  of  his  riches,  and  the  mul- 
titude of  his  children,  and  with  how  great  glory  the  king  had  advanced  him 


BOASTING.  97 

above  all  his  prinpes  and  servants.     Esther.  5 — 11. 

He  said  that  he  alone  was  ivorthy  to  eat  with  the  king  and  queen',  Jie 
was  hanged  on  the  same  gibbet  he  had  prepared  for  Mardochai.  See  Ibid.  7 — 10. 
They  have  spoken  vain  things  every  one  to  his  neighbor:  ivith  deceitful 
hps,  and  witli  a  double  heart  have  they  spoken.  May  the  Lord  destroy  all 
deceitful  lips,  and  the  tongue  that  speaketh  proud  things.  Who  have  said: 
We  will  magnify  our  tongue;  our  hps  are  our  own;  who  is  Lord  over  us? 
Psalm.  11 — 3  to  5. 

Let  another  praise  thee,  and  not  thy  own  mouth;  a  stranger  and  not  thy 
own  lips.     Prov.  27 — 2. 

Who  is  the  God  that  shall  deliver  you  out  of  my  hand  ?    Dan.  3 — 15. 
In  that  day  thou  slialt  not  be  ashamed  for  all  thy  doings,  wherein  thou 
hast  transgressed  against  me:  for  then  I  will  take  away  out  of  the  midst  of 
thee  thy  proud  boasters:  and  thou  shalt  no  more  be  lifted  up  because  of  my 
holy  mountain.     Sophon.  3 — 11. 

And  Seron  captain  of  the  army  of  Syria  heard  that  Judas  had  assembled 
a  company  of  the  faithful,  and  a  congregation  with  him:  and  he  said:  I  will 
get  me  a  name,  and  will  be  glorified  in  the  kingdom,  and  will  overthrow 
Judas,  and  those  that  are  with  him,  that  have  despised  the  edict  of  the  king. 
1.  Mach.  3—13,  14. 

But  Seron  and  his  hosts  were  overthrown  by  the  Jews.  See  Ibid.  3 — 23. 
Demetrius  sent  to  Jonathan,  saying:  Thou  alone  standest  against  us:  and 
I  am  laughed  at,  and  reproached,  because  thou  showest  thy  power  against  us 
in  the  mountains.  Now  therefore  if  thou  trustest  in  thy  forces  come  down  to 
us  into  the  plain,  and  there  let  us  try  one  another:  for  with  me  is  the  strength 
of  war.  Ask,  and  learn  who  I  am,  and  the  rest  that  help  me,  who  also  say 
that  your  foot  cannot  stand  before  our  face;  for  thy  fathers  have  twice  been 
put  to  flight  in  their  own  land:  and  now  how  wilt  thou  be  able  to  abide  the 
horsemen,  and  so  great  an  army  in  the  plain,  where  there  js  no  stone,  nor 
rock,  nor  place  to  flee  to  ?  Ibid.  10 — 70  to  73.  But  he  was  soon  after  defeated. 
Wherefore  he  sent  immediately  to  the  cities  upon  the  sea  coast,  to  in^^te 
men  together  to  buy  up  the  Jewish  slaves,  promising  that  they  should  have 
ninety  slaves  for  one  talent,  not  reflecting  on  the  vengeance  wliich  was  to  follow 
him  from  the  Almighty.     2.  Mach.  8 — 11. 

And  swelling  with  anger,  he  {Antiochus)  thought  to  revenge  upon  the 
Jews  the  injury  done  by  them  that  had  put  him  to  flight.  And  therefore  he 
commanded  his  chariot  to  be  driven,  without  stopping  in  his  journey.the  judg- 
ment of  heaven  urging  him  forward,  because  he  had  spoken  so  proudly,  that 
he  would  come  to  Jerusalem,  and  make  it  a  common  burying-place  of  the 
Jews.  But  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel  that  seeth  all  things,  struck  him  with 
an  incurable  and  an  invisible  plague.  For  as  soon  as  he  had  ended  these  words, 
a  dreadful  pain  in  his  bowels  came  upon  him,  and  bitter  torments  of  the  inner 
parts.     Ibid.  9 — 4,  5. 

That  unhappy  man  (Nicanor)  asked,  if  there  were  a  mighty  One  in  heaven, 
that  had  commanded  the  sabbath  day  to  be  kept.  And  when  they  an- 
swered: There  is  the  living  Lord  himself  in  heaven,  the  mighty  One,  that  com- 
manded the  seventh  day  to  be  kept.  Then  he  said:  And  I  am  mighty  upon 
the  earth,  and  I  command  to  take  arms,  and  to  do  the  king's  business.  Never- 
theless he  prevailed  not  to  accomplish  his  design.  So  Nicanor,  being  puffed 
up  with  exceeding  great  pride,  thought  to  set  up  a  public  monument  of  his 
victory  over  Judas,     Ibid.  15 — 3  to  6. 


98  BODY. 

The  Pharisee  said:  I  am  not  as  the  rest  of  men.     Luke.  18 — 11. 

For  professing  themselves  to  be  wise,  they  became  foolish.     Rom.  1 — 22. 

For  we  dare  not  rank  or  compare  ourselves  with  some,  that  commend 
themseiv'es:  but  we  measure  ourselves  by  ourselves,  and  compare  ourselves 
with  ourselves.  But  we  will  not  glory  bej'ond  our  measure;  but  according 
to  the  measure  of  the  rule,  which  God  hath  measiu'ed  to  us,  a  measure  to  reach 
even  to  you.  *  *  For  not  he  that  commendeth  himself,  is  approved;  but  he 
whom  God  commendeth.     2.  Cor.  10 — 12,  13  and  18. 

Even  so  the  tongue  is,  indeed,  a  little  member,  and  boasteth  great  things. 
Behold  how  small  a  fii-e  kindleth  a  great  wood.    James.  3 — 5. 

BODY. 
Body  Mystical,  ReferHng  to  Christ. 

For  as  in  one  body  we  have  many  members,  but  all  the  members  have 
not  the  same  office:  so  we  being  many,  are  one  body  in  Christ,  and  each  one 
members  one  of  another,     Rom.  12 — 4,  5. 

For  none  of  us  Uveth  to  himself:  and  no  man  dieth  to  himself.  For, 
whether  we  Uve,  we  live  to  the  Lord;  or  whether  we  die,  we  die  to  the  Lord. 
Therefore,  whether  we  Uve,  or  whether  we  die,  we  are  the  Lord's.  For  to 
this  end  Christ  died,  and  rose  again:  that  he  might  be  Lord  both  of  the  dead 
and  of  the  hving.     Ibid.  14 — 7  to  9. 

For  as  the  body  is  one,  and  hath  manj-  members:  and  aU  the  members 
of  the  body,  whereas  they  are  many,  yet  are  one  body:  so  also  is  Christ.  For 
in  one  Spirit  were  we  all  baptized  into  one  body,  wliether  Jews,  or  Gentiles, 
whether  bond  or  free:  and  in  one  Spirit  we  have  all  been  made  to  drink. 
1.  Cor.  12—12,  13. 

And  he  hath  put  all  things  under  his  feet;  and  hath  made  him  head  over 
all  the  church,  which  is  his  body,  and  the  fulness  of  him,  who  is  filled  all 
in  all.     Ephes.  1 — 22. 

Body  Mystical,  as  Referring  to  the  Body  Itself. 

For  the  body  also  is  not  one  member,  but  many.  If  the  foot  shall  say : 
Because  I  am  not  the  hand,  I  am  not  of  the  body:  is  it,  therefore,not  of  the 
body?  And  if  the  ear  should  say:  Because  I  am  not  the  eye,  I  am  not  of  the 
body:  is  it,  therefore,  not  of  the  body'.-  If  the  whole  body  were  the  eye, 
where  would  be  the  hearing?  If  the  whole  were  hearing, where  would  be  the 
smelling  ?  But  now  God  hatli  set  the  members,  every  one  of  them  in  tlie  body 
as  it  hath  pleased  him.  And  if  they  all  were  one  member,  where  would  be 
the  body  ?  But  now  there  are  many  members,  indeed,  yet  one  body.  And  the 
eye  cannot  say  to  the  hand:  I  need  not  thy  help:  nor  again  the  head  to  the 
feet:  I  have  no  need  of  you.  Yea,  mucli  more  those  that  seem  to  be  the  more 
feeble  members  of  the  body,  are  more  necessarj-:  and  such  as  we  think 
to  be  the  less  honourable  members  of  tlie  body,  uiK)n  these  we  bestow  more 
abvmdant  honour:  and  those  that  are  uncomely  parts,  have  more  abundant 
comeliness.  But  our  comely  parts  have  no  need:  but  God  hath  temjjered 
the  body  together,  giving  the  more  abundant  honour,  to  that  whicli  wanted  it. 
that  there  might  be  no  schism  in  the  botly,  but  the  members  might  l)e  mu- 
tually careful  one  for  another.    And  if  one  member  suffer  anything,  all  the 


BOBROWING.  .  9* 

members  suffer  with  it. — You  are  the  body  of  Christ,  and  members  of  mem- 
ber. And  God,  indeed,  hath  set  some  in  the  church,  first  apostles,  secondly 
prophets,  thirdly  teachers,  after  that  miracles,  then  the  graces  of  healings, 
helps,  governments,  kinds  of  tongues,  interpretation  of  speeches.  1.  Cor. 
13 -14  to  28. 

One  body,  and  one  Spirit:  as  you  are  called  in  one  hope  of  your  vocation. 
*  *  And  some,  indeed,  he  gave  to  be  apostles,  and  some  prophets,  and 
others  evangehsts,  and  others  pastors  and  teachers,  for  the  perfection  of  the 
saints,  for  the  work  of  the  ministry,  unto  the  edification  of  the  body  of  Christ. 
Ephes.  4^-4,  11  and  12. 

BONDAGE. 

{See  ServittLde.) 
BOOK  OF  LIFE. 

Moses  said  to  the  Lord,  when  praying  for  the  people  who  had  adored  the 
golden  calf;  Either  forgive  them  this  trespass,  or  if  thou  do  not,  strike  me 
out  of  the  book  that  thou  hast  written.  And  the  Lord  answered  him:  He  that 
hath  sinned  against  me,  him  will  I  strike  out  of  my  book.  Exod.  32 — 31  to  33. 

Let  them  be  blotted  out  of  the  book  of  the  living:  and  with  the  just  let 
them  not  be  written.    Psalm.  68 — 29. 

And  I  entreat  thee,  my  sincere  companion,  help  those  women  who  have 
laboured  with  me  in  the  gospel  with  Clement,  and  the  rest  of  my  fellow- 
labourers,  whose  names  are  in  the  book  of  life.     Philip.  4 — 3. 

He  that  shall  overcome,  shall  thus  be  clothed  in  white  garments:  and  I 
will  not  blot  out  his  name  out  of  the  book  of  life:  and  I  will  confess  his  name 
before  my  Father,  and  before  his  Angels.    Apocal.  3 — 5. 

And  I  saw  the  dead  gi-eat  and  small,  standing  before  the  throne;  and  the 
books  were  opened:  and  another  book  was  opened,  which  is  the  hook  of  life; 
and  the  dead  were  judged  by  those  things  which  were  written  in  the  books, 
according  to  their  works.     Ibid.  20 — 12. 

There  shall  not  enter  into  it  any  thmg  defiled,  or  any  one  that  worketh 
abomination,  or  a  lie;  but  they  who  are  written  in  the  book  of  life  of  the 
Lamb.     Ibid.  21—27. 

BORROWING. 

Beneficial  to  the  Lender. 

If  one  of  thy  brethren  that  dwelleth  within  the  gates  of  the  city  in  the 
land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  wUl  give  thee,  come  to  poverty;  thou  shalt  not 
harden  thy  heart,  nor  close  thy  hand,  but  shalt  open  it  to  the  poor  man:  thou 
shalt  lend  him,  that  which  thou  perceivest  he  hath  need  of.     Deut.  15 — 7,  8. 

From  him  that  would  borrow  of  thee,  tvu^n  not  away.     Matth.  5 — 42. 

And  if  you  lend  to  them  of  whom  you  hope  to  receive,  what  thanks  have 
you  ?  for  sinners  also  lend  to  sinners,  for  to  receive  as  much.  But  love  ye 
your  enemies:  do  good,  and  lend;  hoping  for  nothing  thereby:  and  your 
reward  shall  be  great,  and  you  shall  be  the  sons  of  the  Most  High:  for  he  is 
kind  to  the  unthankful,  and  to  the  evil.     Luke.  6 — 34,  35. 

7 


100  BREAD. 

Borrounng  Dangerous  to  the  Borroicer. 

The  sinner  shall  borrow  and  not  pay  again:  but  the  just  showeth  mercy, 
and  shall  give.    Psalm.  36 — 21. 

The  rich  ruleth  over  the  poor:  and  the  borrower  is  servant  to  him  that 
iMideth.     Prov.  23—7. 

BOWELS. 

For  they  that  are  such  serve  not  Christ  or  Lord,  but  their  own  belly:  and 
by  pleasing  speeches,  and  good  words,  se<luce  the  hearts  of  the  innocent. 
Rom.  16—18. 

The  meat  for  the  belly,  and  the  belly  for  the  meats:  but  Grod  shall  destroy 
both  it  and  them:  but  the  body  is  not  for  fornication,  but  for  the  Lord,  and 
the  Lord  for  the  body".     1.  Cor.  6—13. 

For  many  walk,  of  whom  I  have  told  you  often  (and  now  tell  you  weep- 
ing) that  they  are  enemies  of  the  cross  of  Christ;  whose  end  is  destruction: 
whose  God  is  their  belly;  and  whose  glory  is  in  their  shame;  who  mind  earthly 
things.     PhiUp.  3—18,  19. 

BOY. 

{See  Son.) 
BRAZEN  SERPENT. 

Upon  which  they  came  to  Moses,  and  said:  We  have  sinned,  because  we 
have  spoken  against  the  Lord  and  thee:  pray  that  he  may  take  away  these 
serpents  from  us.  And  Moses  prayed  for  the  jjeople:  and  the  Lord  said  to 
him:  Make  a  brazen  serpent,  and  set  it  up  for  a  sign:  whosoever  being 
struck  shall  look  on  it,  shall  Uve.  Moses  therefore  made  a  brazen  serpent, 
and  set  it  up  for  a  sign:  which  when  they  that  were  bitten  looked  upon, 
they  were  healed.     Num.  21 — 7  to  9. 

He  (Ezechias)  destroyed  the  high  places,  and  broke  the  statues  in  pieces, 
and  cut  down  the  groves,  and  broke  the  brazen  serj^ent,  which  Moses  had 
made:  for  till  that  time  the  children  of  Israel  burnt  incense  to  it:  and  he  called 
its  name  Nohestan.    4.  Kings.  18 — 4. 

Whom  the  Serpent  Typified. 

And  as  Moses  lifted  up  the  serpent  in  the  desert,  so  must  the  Son  of  man 
be  lifted  up:  that  whosoever  beUeveth  in  him  may  not  perish,  but  may  have 
life  everlasting.    John.  3 — 14,  15. 

BREAD. 
Taken  for  any  Kind  of  Food. 

In  the  sweat  of  thy  face  shalt  thou  eat  bread  till  thou  return  to  earth, 
out  of  which  thou  wast  taken:  for  dust  thou  art,  and  into  dust  thou  shalt 
return.    Gen.  3 — 19. 

AbraJutm  said  to  his  gxiests:  I  will  set  a  morsel  of  bread,  and  strengthen 
ye  your  heart,  a/terwards  you  shall  pass  on:  for  therefore  are  ye  come  aside 


•      BREAD.  101 

to  your  servant.     And  they  said:    Do  as  thou  hast  spoken.     Ibid.  18 — 5. 

So  Abraham  rose  up  in  the  morning,  and  taking  bread  and  a  bottle  of 
water,  put  it  upon  her  (Agar's)  shoulder,  and  delivered  the  boy  and  sent  her 
away.  And  she  departed,  and  wandered  in  the  wilderness  of  Bersabee. 
Ibid.  21—14. 

And  after  he  (Jacob)  had  offered  sacrifices  in  the  mountain,  he  called  liis 
brethren  to  eat  bread.     Ibid.  31 — 54. 

The  brothers  of  Joseph,after  having  cast  him^into  the  pit,  sat  down  and 
eat  bread.     See  Ibid.  37. — 25. 

But  they  made  ready  the  presents,  against  Joseph  came  at  noon:  for 
they  had  heard  that  they  should  eat  bread  there.     Ibid.  43 — 25. 

But  he  (Raguel  the  Median  priest)  said:  Where  is  he?  why  have  you  let 
the  man  go  ?  call  him  that  he  may  eat  bread.     Exod.  2 — 20. 

So  Jethro  the  kinsman  of  Moses  offered  holocausts  and  sacrifices  to  God: 
and  Aaron  and  all  the  ancients  of  Israel  came  to  eat  bread  with  him  before 
God.     Ibid.  18—12. 

Moses  said  to  the  Israelites:  He  (God)  afflicted  thee  with  want,  and  gave 
thee  manna  for  thy  food,  which  neither  thou  nor  thy  fathers  knew:  to  show 
that  not  in  bread  alone  doth  man  hve;  but  in  eVery  word  that  proceedeth 
from  the  mouth  of  God.  Deut.  8 — 3.  Compare  this  verse  with  Matth.  15 — 2. 
See  also  Mark.  7 — 2. 

The  Pharisees  said  to  Jesus:  Why  do  thy  disciples  transgress  the  tradi- 
tion of  the  ancients  ?  For  thej""  wash  not  theu*  hands  when  they  eat  bread. 
Matth.  15—2. 

And  when  his  disciples  were  come  over  the  water,  they  had  forgotten  to 
take  bread.     Ibid.  16 — 5. 

And  they  come  to  a  house:  and  the  multitude  cometh  together  again,  so 
that  they  could  not  so  much  as  eat  bread.     Mark.  3 — 20. 

And  when  they  had  seen  some  of  his  disciples  eat  bread  with  common, 
that  is,  with  unwashed  hands,  they  found  fault.     Mark.  7 — 2. 

Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.     Luke.  11 — 3. 

And  continuing  daily  with  one  accord  in  the  temple,  and  breaking  bread 
from  house  to  house,  they  took  their  meat  with  gladness  and  simplicity  of 
heart.    Acts.  2 — 46. 

Neither  did  we  eat  any  man's  bread  for  nothing,  but  in  labour  and  ua  toil 
working  night  and  day,  lest  we  should  be  biu-densome  to  any  of  you. 
2.  Thess.  3—8. 

Bread  to  be  Earned  by  Labour. 
(See  also  Idleness,  to  be  Avoided.) 

In  the  sweat  of  thy  face  shalt  thou  eat  bread.    Gen.  3 — 19. 

He  that  tilleth  his  land  shall  be  satisfied  with  bread.     Pro  v.  12 — 11. 

Man  is  born  to  labour.     Job.  5 — 7. 

In  the  morning  sow  thy  seed,  and  in  the  evening  let  not  thy  hand  cease. 
I  Eccles.  11—6. 

r  He  that  tilleth  his  land  shall  make  a  high  heap  of  corn.     Eccli.  20 — 30. 

Give  not  place  to  the  devil.     Let  him  that  stole,  steal  now  no  more:  but 
.  rather  let  him  labour,  working  with  his  hands  that  which  is  good,  that  he  may 

I  liave  to  give  to  him  who  is  in  need.     Ephes.  4 — 27,  28. 


102  BURDENS. 

For  indeed  you  do  it  towards  all  the  brethren  in  all  Macedonia.  But  v/& 
entreat  you,  brethren,  that  you  abound  more:  and  that  you  use  your 
endeavour  to  be  quiet,  and  that  you  do  your  own  business,  and  work  with 
your  own  hands,  as  we  commanded  you.     1.  Thess.  4 — 10.  U. 

For  also,  when  we  were  with  you,  we  declared  this  to  you:  that  if  any 
man  will  not  work,  neither  let  him  eat.  For  we  have  heard  that  there  are 
gome  among  you  who  walk  disorderly,  working  not  at  all,  but  curiously 
meddling.  Now  we  charge  |hem  that  are  such,  and  beseech  them  by  the  Lord 
Jesus  Clu'ist,  that,  working  with  silence,  they  would  eat  their  own  bread. 
But  you  bretliren,  be  not  weary  in  well  domg.     2.  Thess.  3 — 10  to  13. 

And  let  our  men  also  learn  to  excel  in  works  for  necessary  uses:  that  they 
may  be  not  unfruitful.     Titus.  3 — 14. 

BRETHREN  AND  SISTERS  OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 
(See  Also  Fraternity.) 

And  stretching  forth  his  hand  towards  his  disciples,  he  said  :  Behold  my 
mother  and  my  brethren.  Fpr  whosoever  shall  do  the  will  of  my  Father  who  i« 
in  heaven,  he  is  my  brother,  and  sister,  and  mother.     Matth.  12 — 49,  50. 

Then  Jesus  said  to  them  :  Be  not  afraid.  Go,  tell  my  bretlu"en  that  they  go 
into  GalUee;  there  they  shall  see  me.     Ibid.  28 — 10. 

And  it  was  told  him:  Thy  mother  and  thy  brethren  stand  without,  desir- 
ing to  see  thee.  And  he  answered,  and  said  to  them:  My  mother  and  my  breth- 
ren are  they  who  hear  the  word  of  God,  and  do  it.     Luke  8 — 20,  21. 

.Jesus  said  to  her:  Do  not  touch  me;  for  I  have  not  yet  ascended  to  my 
Father:  but  go  to  my  brethren;  and  say  to  them;  I  ascend  to  my  Father  and 
to  your  Father,  to  my  God  and  to  your  God.     John  20 — 17. 

I  will  declare  thy  name  to  my  brethren:  in  the  midst  of  the  church  I  will 
praise  thee.     Hebr.  2 — 12. 

BRIBES. 
(See  Gifts.) 

BURDENS. 
Taken  for  Affliction. 

The  burden  of  Babylon,  which  Isaias  the  son  of  Amos  saw.     Isa.  13 — 1. 

The  bm-den  of  Moab.  Because  in  the  night  Ar  of  Moab  is  laid  waste,  it  i« 
silent:  because  the  wall  of  Moab  is  destroyed  in  the  night,  it  is  silent.  Ibid. 
15—1. 

The  burden  of  Damascus.  Behold  Damascus  shall  ceaae  to  be  a  city ,  and 
shall  be  as  a  ruinous  heap  of  stones.     Ibid.  17 — 1. 

The  burden  of  the  desert  of  the  sea.  As  whirlwinds  come  from  the  south, 
it  Cometh  from  the  desert,  from  a  terrible  land.     Ibid.  21 — 1. 

The  burden  of  the  valley  of  vision.  What  aileth  thee  also,  that  thou  too 
art  wholly  gone  up  to  the  house  tojis  ?    Ibid.  22—1. 

The  burden  of  Tyre.  Howl,  ye  ships  of  the  sea,  for  the  house  is  destroyed, 
from  whence  they  were  wont  to  come:  from  the  land  of  Cethim  it  is  revealed 
to  them.     Ibid.  23—1. 


CALAMITIES.  108 

Bear  ye  one  another's  burdens.     Galat.  6 — 2. 
For  every  one  shall  bear  his  own  burden.     Ibid  6 — 5. 
Wherefore  receive  one  another  as  Christ  hath  also  received  you.     Rom. 
15—7. 

BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

{See  Sepulture.) 

BUYING  AND  SELLING. 
When  and  how  Lmvful. 

Do  not  any  unjust  thing  in  judgment,  in  rule,  in  weight,  or  in  measure. 
Let  the  balance  be  just,  and  the  weights  equal,  the  bushel  just,  and  the  sex- 
tary  equal.     Levit.  19—35,  86. 

When  thou  shalt  sell  any  thing  to  thy  neighbor,  or  shalt  buy  of  him, 
grieve  not  thy  brother:  but  thou  shalt  buy  of  him  according  to  the  number 
of  years  from  the  jubilee.  And  he  shall  sell  to  thee  according  to  the  computa- 
tion of  the  fruits.     Ibid  25—14,  15.     See  also  Gen.  25—9. 

Thou  shalt  not  have  diverse  weights  in  thy  bag,  a  greater  and  a  less. 

*  *  Thou  shalt  have  a  just  and  a  true  weight;  and  thy  bushel  shall  be  equal 
and  true:  that  thou  mayst  live  a  long  time  upon  the  land,  which  the  Lord  thy 
God  shall  give  thee.     Deut.  25—13  and  15. 

A  deceitful  balance  is  an  abomination  before  the  Lord  :  and  a  just  weight 
is  his  will.     Prov.  11 — 1. 

He  that  hideth  up  corn,  shall  be  cursed  among  the  people:  but  a  blessing 
upon  the  head  of  them  that  sell.     Ibid.  11—26. 

Weight  and  balance  are  judgments  of  the  Lord:  and  his  work  all  the 
weights  of  the  bag.     Ibid.  16—11. 

Diverse  weights  and  diverse  measures,  both  are  abominable  before  God. 

*  *    Diverse  weights  are  an  abomination  before  the  Lord:  a  deceitful  bal- 
ance is  not  good.     Ibid.  20—10  and  23. 

As  a  stake  sticketh  fast  in  the  midst  of  joining  stones,  so  also  in  the  midst 
of  selling  and  buying,  sin  shall  stick  fast.     Eccli.  27—2. 

You  shall  have  just  balances,  and  a  just  ephi,  and  a  just  bate.  The  ephi 
and  the  bate  shall  be  equal,  and  of  one  measure :  that  the  bate  may  contain 
the  tenth  part  of  a  core,  and  the  ephi  the  tenth  part  of  a  core:  their  weight 
shall  be  equal  according  to  the  measure  of  a  core.     Ezech.  45 — 10,  11. 

As  yet  there  is  a  fii'e  in  the  house  of  the  wicked,  the  treasures  of  iniquity, 
and  a  scant  measure  full  of  wrath.  Shall  I  justify  wicked  balances,  and  the 
deceitful  weights  of  the  bag?    Micheas.  6—10,  11. 

For  with  what  judgment  you  have  judged,  you  shall  be  judged:  and  with 
what  measure  you  have  measured,  it  shall  be  measured  to  you  again.  Matth. 

And  that  no  man  over-reach  nor  deceive  his  brother  in  business:  because 
the  Lord  is  the  avenger  of  all  such  things,  as  we  have  told  you  before,  and 
have  testified.     1.  Thess.  4 — 6. 

CALAMITIES'. 

Ttie  deluge  was  a  terrible  calamity  to  all  on  earth,  except  the  eight  person* 


104  CALAMITIES. 

in  the  ark.    See  Gen.  7 — 21;  also  1.  Peter.  3 — 20. 

The  number  of  those  who  perished  by  the  plagues  in  Egypt,  and  those  who- 
were  submerged  in  the  Red  Sea  cannot  be  estimated.  See  Exod.  Chap.  7  to  10 
and  Chap.  14. 

Of  the  six  hundred  Uiousand,  from  twenty  years  old  and  upwards,  who  set 
out  unth  Moses  through  the  desert,  for  the  Promised  Land,  all  perished  but  two, 
Caleb  and  Josue.     See  Niun.  11—31. 

The  Medianites  {all  save  the  virgins)  were  slain  by  command  of  Moses,  for 
having  drawn  the  Israelites  into  sin.    See  Num.  31 — 7  and  17. 

For  the  destruction  of  the  city  of  Jericho  and  its  inhabitants.  See  Josue. 
6—21  to  24. 

Twenty  cities  with  their  inhabitants  were  destroyed  by  Jephte.  See  Judges. 
11—33. 

Samson,  deprived  of  sight  by  his  enemies,  killed  more  at  his  death,  thanhe 
had  before  in  his  life.    Judges.  16—27. 

On  account  of  the  death  of  the  wife  of  the  Levite,  25,000  fighting  men  of 
the  tribe  of  Benjamin  were  slain,  together  with  the  women  and  children.  See 
Judges.  20—43. 

In  the  days  of  Heli,  when  the  ark  ivas  captured,  there  were  killed  of  the  Is- 
raelites 30,000  footmen.    See  1,  Kings.  4 — 10. 

When  Jonathan  attacked  the  Philistines  there  was  a  very  great  slaughter. 
See  Ibid.  14— 14  and  20. 

Saul  took  Agag,  the  king  of  Amalec,  alive,  but  all  the  common  people  he 
slew  with  the  edge  of  the  sword.    See  Ibid.  15 — 7,  8. 

After  David  slew  Goliath,  many  of  the  Philistines  were  slain.  See  Ibid. 
17—53. 

At  the  death  of  Saul  and  his  sons,  many  Israelites  toere  slain.  See  Ibid. 
31—1,  2. 

On  account  of  the  sin  of  David,  in  taking  the  census  of  his  people:  The 
Lord  sent  a  pestilence  uix>n  Israel,  from  the  morning  unto  the  time  api)ointed: 
and  there  died  of  the  people  from  Dan  to  Bersabee,  seventy  thousand  men. 
2.  Kings.  24—15. 

And  it  came  to  pass  that  night,  that  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  came,  and  slew 
in  the  camp  of  the  Assyrians  a  hundred  and  eighty-five  thousand.  4.  Kings. 
19 — 35  and  following. 

And  Abia  and  his  people  slew  them  with  a  great  slaughter:  and  there  fell 
wounded  of  Israel  five  hundred  thousand  valiant  men.    2.  Paral.  18 — 17. 

And  Zara  the  Ethiopian  came  out  against  them  with  his  army  of  ten  hun- 
dred thousand  men,  and  with  three  hundred  chariots:  and  he  came  as  far  as 
Maresa.  *  *  And  the  Lord  terrified  the  Ethiopians  before  Asa  and  Juda: 
and  the  Ethiopians  fled.  And  Asa  and  the  people  that  were  with  him,  pur- 
sued them  to  Gerara:  and  the  Ethiopians  fell  even  to  utter  destruction;  for 
the  Lord  slew  them;  and  his  army  fought  against  them;  and  they  were  de- 
stroyed.    Ibid.  14—9,  12,  13. 

For  Phacee  the  son  of  Romelia  slew  of  Juda  a  hundred  and  twenty  thou- 
sand in  one  day,  all  valiant  men:  because  they  had  forsaken  the  Lord  the  God 
of  their  fathers.  *  *  And  the  children  of  Israel  carried  away  of  their 
brethren  two  hundred  thousand  women,  boys,  and  girls,  and  an  immense 
booty.    Ibid.  28—6  and  8. 

Moreover  through  all  the  provinces  which  were  subject  to  the  king's  do- 


CAPTIVES.  105 

minion  the  Jews  stood  for  their  lives,  and  slew  their  enemies  and  i^ersecutors: 
insomuch  that  the  number  of  them  that  were  killed  amounted  to  seventy- 
five  thousand,  and  no  man  took  any  of  their  goods.     Esther.  9 — 16. 

When  Antiochus  took  Jerusalem,  he  commanded  the  soldiers  to  kill,  and 
not  to  spare  any  that  came  in  their  way,  and  to  go  up  into  the  houses  to  slay. 
Thus  there  was  a  slaughter  of  young  and  old,  a  destruction  of  women  and 
children,  and  killing  of  virgins  and  infants.  And  there  were  slain  in  the  space 
of  three  whole  days  four  score  thousand;  forty  thousand  were  made  prison- 
ers, and  as  many  sold.     2.  Mach.  5 — 12  to  14. 

And  of  the  battle  that  they  had  fought  against  the  Galatians  in  Babylo- 
nia, how  they,  being  in  all  but  six  thousand,  when  it  came  to  the  point,  and 
the  Macedonians  their  companions  were  at  a  stand,  slew  a  hundred  and  twenty 
thousand,  because  of  the  help  they  had  from  heaven;  and  for  this  they  re- 
ceived many  favors.     Ibid.  8 — 20. 

And  the  Almighty  being  their  helper,  they  slew  above  nine  thousand  men. 
and  having  wounded  and  disabled  the  greater  part  of  Nicanor's  army,  they 
obliged  them  to  fly.  *  *  Moreover  they  slew  above  twenty  thousand  of 
them  that  were  with  Timotheus  and  Bacchides,  who  fought  against  them: 
and  they  made  themselves  masters  of  the  high  strongholds:  and  they  divided 
amongst  them  many  spoils,  giving  equal  portions  to  the  feeble,  the  fatherless 
and  the  widows,  yea  and  the  aged  also.    Ibid.  8 — 24  and  30. 

CALUMNY. 

Thou  shalt  not  calumniate  thy  neighbor.    Levit.  19 — 13. 

I  have  done  judgment  and  justice:  give  me  not  up  to  them  that  slander 
me.  Uphold  thy  servant  luito  good:  let  not  the  proud  calumniate  me.  *  * 
Redeem  me  from  the  caliunnies  of  men:  that  I  may  keep  thy  commandments. 
Psalm.  118—121,  122  and  134. 

A  prince  void  of  prudence  shall  oppress  many  by  calunmy.     Pro  v.  28 — 16. 

Of  three  things  my  heart  hath  been  afraid;  and  at  the  fourth  my  face  hath 
trembled:  the  accusation  of  a  city,  and  the  gathering  together  of  the  people. 
And  a  false  calumny,  all  are  more  grievous  than  death.     Eccli.  26 — 5,  7. 

The  people  of  the  land  have  used  oppression,  and  committed  robbery: 
they  afflicted  the  needy  and  poor:  and  they  oppressed  the  stranger  by  caliunny 
without  judgment.     Ezech.  22 — 29. 

Do  violence  to  no  man:  neither  calumniate  any  man.     Luke.  3 — 14. 

CANDLESTICKS  AND  LAMPS. 
Use  of,  in  the  Temple, 

And  Solomon  made  all  the  vessels  for  the  house  of  God,  and  the  golden 
altar,  and  the  tables,  upon  which  were  the  loaves  of  proposition,  the  candle- 
sticks also  of  most  pure  gold  with  their  lamps  to  give  light  before  the  oracle, 
according  to  the  manner.  And  certain  flowers,  and  lamps,  and  golden  tongs: 
all  were  made  of  the  finest  gold.    2.  Paral.  4 — 19,  to  21. 

CAPTIVES. 
To  be  Visited. 

He  (Tobias)  therefore  went  to  all  that  were  in  captivity,  and  gave  them 


106  CEREMONIES. 

wholesome  admonitions.     Tob.  1 — 15. 

For  I  was  hvmgry  and  you  gave  me  to  eat:  I  was  thirsty  and  you  gave  me 
to  drink:  I  was  a  stranger,  and  you  took  me  in;  naked,  and  you  clothed  me; 
sick,  and  you  visited  me:  I  was  in  prison,  and  you  came  to  me.  Matth. 
25—35,  36. 

Peter  therefore  was  kept  in  prison.  But  prayer  was  made  without  ceas- 
ing by.  the  church  to  God  for  him.    Acts.  12 — 5. 

The  Lord  give  mercy  to  the  house  of  Onesiphorus:  because  he  hath  often 
refreshed  me,  and  was  not  ashamed  of  my  chain:  but  when  he  was  come  to 
Rome,  he  carefully  sought  me  out,  and  found  me.  The  Lord  grant  to  him  to 
-find  mercy  of  the  Lord  in  that  day.  And  how  many  things  he  ministered  to 
me  at  Ephesus,  thou  very  well  knowest.     2.  Tim.  1 — 16  to  18. 

Remember  them  that  are  in  bands,  as  if  you  were  bound  with  them;  and 
them  that  are  afllicted,  as  being  yourselves  also  in  the  body.     Hebr,  13 — 3. 

Captives  Not  Deserted  by  God. 

But  the  Lord  was  with  Joseph,  and  having  mercy  upon  him  gave  him  fa- 
voTir  in  the  sight  of  the  chief  keeper  of  the  prison:  who  delivered  into  his 
hand  all  the  prisoners  that  were  kept  in  custody:  iind  whatsoever  was  done, 
was  imder  him.  Neither  did  he  himself  know  anything,  having  committed 
all  things  to  him:  for  the  Lord  was  with  him,  and  made  all  that  he  did  to 
prosper.     Gen.  39—21  to  23. 

She  (PTisdoni)  forsook  not  the  just  (JbsepTi)  when  he  was  sold,  but  deliv- 
ered him  from  sinners:  she  went  down  with  him  into  the  pit.  Wisdom. 
10—13. 

And  they  laid  hands  upon  the  apostles,  and  put  them  in  the  common 
prison.  But  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  by  night  opening  the  doors  of  the  prison, 
and  leading  them  out,  said:  Go,  and  standing  speak  in  the  temple  to  the  peo- 
ple all  the  words  of  this  hfe.    Acts.  5 — 18  to  20. 

But  he  (Peter)  beckoning  to  them  with  his  hand  to  hold  their  peace,  told 
how  the  Lord  had  brought  him  out  of  prison,  and  he  said:  Tell  these  things 
to  James  and  to  the  brethren.     Ibid.  12 — 17. 

Who  having  received  such  a  charge,  tlurust  them  into  the  inner  prison, 
and  made  theii-  feet  fast  to  the  stocks.  And  at  midnight  Paul  and  Silas  pray- 
ing, praised  God:  and  they  who  were  in  prison  heard  them.  And  suddenly 
there  was  a  great  earthquake,  so  that  the  foundations  of  the  prison  were 
shaken.  And  inamediately  all  the  doors  were  opened:  and  every  one's  bands 
were  loosed.     Ibid.  16— 34  to  26. 

CARNAL  INCLINATIONS. 
(See  Inclinations  Carnal.) 

CENSUS. 
{See  Exaction.) 

CEREMONIES. 

Ecclesiastical,  or  External  Worship. 

(See  also  Worship.) 

And  Noe  built  an  altar  unto  the  Lord:  and  taking  of  all  cattle  and  fowls 


CEREMONIES.  107 

that  were  clean,  offered  holocausts  upon  the  altar.     Gen.  8 — 20. 

And  raising  an  altar  there,  he  invoked  upon  it  the  most  mighty  God  of 
Israel.     Ibid.  33—20. 

But  Melchisedech  the  king  of  Salem,  bringing  forth  bread  and  wine,  for 
he  was  the  Priest  of  the  most  high  God,  blessed  him,  and  said:  Blessed  be 
Abram  by  the  most  high  God,  who  created  heaven  and  earth.  Ibid.  14 — 18,  19. 

This  is  my  covenant  which  you  shall  observe  between  me  and  you,  and 
thy  seed  after  thee:  All  the  male-kind  of  you  shall  be  circumcised:  and 
you  shall  circumcise  the  flesh  of  your  foreskin,  that  it  may  be  for  a  sign  of 
the  covenant  between  me  and  you.     Ibid.  17 — 10,  11. 

And  I  will  multiply  thy  seed  like  the  stars  of  heaven;  and  I  will  give  to 
thy  posterity  all  these  countries:  and  in  thy  seed  shall  all  the  nations  of  the 
earth  be  blessed.  Because  Abraham  obeyed  my  voice,  and  kept  my  precepts 
and  commandments,  and  observed  my  ceremonies  and  laws.     Ibid.  26 — 4,  5. 

But  hear  my  words  and  counsels;  and  God  shall  be  with  thee.  Be  thou 
to  the  people  in  those  things  that  pertain  to  God,  to  bring  their  words  to  him: 
and  to  show  the  people  the  ceremonies  and  manner  of  worshipping,  and  the 
way  wherein  they  ought  to  walk,  and  the  work  that  they  ought  to  do. 
Exod.  18 — 19,  20.  See  also  the  whole  of  Levit.  and  Numb.,  particularly 
Levit.  Chap.  10;  and  Exod.  Chap.  12,  on  the  pascal  lamb. 

But  appoint  them  over  the  tabernacle  of  the  testimony,  and  all  the  vessels 
thereof,  and  whatsoever  pertaineth  to  the  ceremonies.  They  shall  carry  the 
tabernacle,  and  all  the  furniture  thereof:  and  they  shall  minister,  and  shall 
encamp  round  about  the  tabernacles.     Num.  1 — 50. 

For  the  cereynonies  and  duties  of  the  Levites,  see  Num.  Chap.  4  to  15.  See 
also  1.  Paral.  Chap.  23  and  Esdras,  Chap.  6. 

Ceremonies  and  Rites  in  Prayer. 

And  Solomon  stood  before  the  altar  of  the  Lord,  in  the  sight  of  the  assem- 
bly of  Israel,  and  spread  forth  his  hands  towards  heaven;  and  said:  Lord 
God  of  Israel,  there  is  no  God  like  thee  in  heaven  above,  or  on  earth  beneath: 
who  keepest  covenant  and  mercy  with  thy  servants  that  have  walked  before 
thee  with  all  their  heart.  *  *  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Solomon  had  made 
an  end  of  praying  all  this  prayer  and  supplication  to  the  Lord,  that  he  rose 
from  before  the  altar  of  the  Lord:  for  he  had  fixed  both  knees  on  the 
ground,  and  had  spread  his  hands  toward  heaven.    3.  Kings.  8 — 22,  23  and  54. 

And  he  stretched,  and  measured  himself  upon  the  cliild  three  times;  and 
cried  to  the  Lord,  and  said:  O  Lord  my  God,  let  the  soul  of  this  child,  I  be- 
seech thee,  return  into  his  body.  And  the  Lord  heard  the  voice  of  Elias, 
and  the  soul  of  the  child  returned  into  him:  and  he  revived.     Ibid.  17 — 21,  22. 

Achab  went  up  to  eat  and  drink:  and  Elias  went  up  to  the  top  of  Carmel: 
and  casting  himself  down  upon  the  earth,  put  his  face  between  his  knees. 
Ibid.  18—42.  \ 

Both  the  Levites  and  the  singing  men,  that  is,  both  they  that  were  under 
Asaph,  and  they  that  were  under  Heman,  and  they  that  were  under  Idithun, 
with  their  sons,  and  their  brethren,  clothed  vdth  fine  linen,  sounded  with 
cymbals,  and  jisalteries,  and  harps,  standing  on  the  east  side  of  the  altar, 
and  with  them  a  hundred  and  twenty  priests,  sounding  with  trumpets. 
2.  Paral.     5—12. 


108  CHARITY. 

And  going  into  the  house,they  fovind  the  child  with  Mary  his  mother:  and 
falling  down  they  adored  him:  and  opening  their  treasm-es,they  offered  to  him 
gifts,  gold,  frankincense,  and  myrrh.     Matth.  2 — 11. 

And  when  he  had  gone  forward  a  little,  he  fell  flat  on  the  ground:  and 
he  prayed,  that  if  it  were  possible,  the  hour  might  pass  from  him.  Mark. 
14—35. 

As  long  as  I  am  in  the  world,  I  am  the  hght  of  the  world.  When  he  had 
said  these  things,  he  spat  on  the  grotmd,  and  made  clay  of  the  spittle,  and 
spread  the  clay  upon  his  eyes:  And  said  to  him:  Go,  wash  in  the  pool  of  Siloe 
(which  is  interpreted,  Sent.)  He  went,  therefore,  and  washed;  and  he  came 
seeing.     John.  9 — 5,  7. 

And  he  was  withdrawn  away  from  them  a  stone's  cast:  and  kneeling 
down,  he  prayed.     Luke.  22 — 41. 

Every  man,  praying  or  prophesying  with  his  head  covered,  disgraceth  his 
head.  But  every  woman  praying  or  prophesying  with  her  head  not  covered, 
disgraceth  her  head:  for  it  is  all  one  as  if  she  were  shaven.  For  if  a  woman 
be  not  covered,  let  her  be  shorn.  But  if  it  be  a  shame  to  a  woman  t<x  be 
shorn  or  shaven,let  her  cover  her  head.  The  man,  indeed,  ought  not  to  cover 
his  head:  because  he  is  the  image  and  glory  of  Grod;  but  the  woman  is  the 
glory  of  the  man.     1.  Cor.  11 — 4  to  7. 

I  will,  therefore,  that  men  pray  every  place,  hf ting  up  pure  hands,  without, 
anger  and  strife.    1.  Tim.  2 — 8. 

CHALICE. 
Chalice  of  the  Passion. 

But  Jesus  answered,  and  said:  You  know  not  what  you  ask.  Can  you 
drink  of  the  chalice  that  I  shall  drink?  They  say  to  him:  We  can.  Matth. 
20—22.     See  Mark.  10—38 

Then  he  saith  to  them:  My  soul  is  sorrowful  even  unto  death:  stay  you 
here,  and  watch  with  me.    Matth.  26 — 38. 

Father,  if  thou  wilt,  remove  this  chalice  from  me:  nevertheless,  not  my 
will,  but  thine  be  done.     Luke.  22 — 42. 

Then  Jesus  said  to  Peter:  Put  up  thy  sword  into  the  scabbard.  The  chal- 
ice which  my  Father  hath  given  me,  shall  I  not  drink  it?    John.  18 — 11. 

CHARITY. 
(See  also  Love.) 

Jacob  served  seven  years  for  Rachel:  and  they  seemed  hut  a  few  days 
because  of  the  greatn^s  of  his  love.    Gren.  29 — 20. 

So  let  all  thy  enemies  perish,  O  Lord:  but  let  them  that  love  thee  shine, 
as  the  siui  shineth  in  his  rising.    Judges.  5 — 81: 

Hatred  stirreth  up  strifes:  and  charity  covereth  all  sins.    Prov.  10 — 12. 

He  that  despiseth  his  neighbour,sinneth.     Ibid.  14 — 21. 

He  set  in  order  charity  in  me.    Canticle  of  Canticles.  2 — 4. 

Put  me  as  a  seal  upon  thy  heeul;,  as  a  seal  upon  thy  arm:  for  love  is  strong 
as  death:  jealousy  is  hard  as  hell;  the  lamps  thereof  are  fire  and  flames. 
Many  waters  cannot  quench  charity;  neither  can  the  floods  drown  it:  if  a  man 


CHARITY..  10» 

should  give  all  the  substance  of  his  house  for  love,  he  shall  despise  it  as  noth- 
ing.   Ibid.  8—6,  7. 

Turn  not  away  thy  face  from  thy  neighbour.     Eccli.  41 — 26. 

Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour  as  thyself.     Matth.  22 — 39. 

And  because  iniquity  hath  abounded,  the  charity  of  many  shall  grow  cold. 
Ibid.  24—12. 

And  the  Scribe  said  to  him:  Well,  master,  thou  hast  said  in  truth,  that 
there  is  one  God,  and  there  is  no  other  besides  him :  and  that  he  should  be 
loved  with  the  whole  heart,  and  with  the  whole  understanding,  and  with  the 
whole  soul,  and  with  the  whole  strength:  and  to  love  one's  neighbour  as  him- 
self, is  a  greater  thing  than  all  holocausts  and  sacrifices.     Mark.  12 — 32,  33. 

Greater  love  than  this  no  man  hath,  that  a  man  lay  down  his  life  for 
his  friends.    John.  15 — 13. 

And  hope  confoundeth  not:  because  the  charity  of  God  is  poured  out  into 
our  hearts,  by  the  Holy  Ghost  who  is  given  to  us.     Eom.  5 — 5. 

Love  without  dissimulation. — Loving  one  another  with  brotherly  love. 
*    *    Communicating  to  the  necessities  of  the  saints.  Ibid.  12 — 9, 10, 13. 

By  charity  of  the  Spirit  serve  one  another.     Galat.  5 — 13. 

Charity  is  patient,  is  kind:  charity  envieth  not,  dealeth  not  perversely, 
is  not  puffed  up,  is  not  ambitious,  seeketh  not  her  own,  is  not  provoked  to 
anger,  thinketh  no  evil,  rejoiceth  not  in  iniquity,  but  rejoiceth  with  the  truth: 
beareth  all  things,  believeth  all  things,  hopeth  all  things,  endureth  aU  things. 
Charity  never  faileth;  whether  prophecies  shall  be  made  void,  or  tongues  shall 
cease,  or  knowledge  shall  be  destroyed.     1.  Cor.  13 — 4  to  8. 

If  I  speak  with  the  tongues  of  men  and  of  angels,  and  have  not  charity,  I 
am  become  as  sounding  brass,  or  a  tinkling  cymbal.  And  if  I  should  have 
prophecy,  and  should  know  aU  mysteries,  and  all  knowledge:  and  if  I  should 
have  aU  faith,  so  that  I  could  remove  mountains,  and  have  not  charity,  I  am 
nothing.  And  if  I  should  distribute  all  my  goods  to  feed  the  poor,  and  if  I 
should  deliver  my  body  to  be  biirned,  and  have  not  charity,  it  profiteth  me 
nothing.  *  *  And  now  there  remain,  faith,  hope,and  charity,  these  three: 
but  the  greatest  of  these  is  charity.     Ibid.  13 — 1  to  3,  and  13. 

Follow  after  charity;  be  zealous  for  spiritual  gifts.     Ibid.  14 — 1. 

Let  all  your  actions  be  done  in  charity.     Ibid.  16 — 14. 

But  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  charitj^     Galat.  5 — 22. 

That  Christ  may  dwell  by  faith  in  your  hearts:  that,  being  rooted  and 
founded  in  charity,  you  may  be  able  to  comprehend,  with  all  the  saints,  what 
is  the  breadth,  and  length,  and  height,  and  depth:  to  know  also  the  charity  of 
Christ,  which  surpasseth  knowledge,  that  you  may  be  filled  unto  all  the  ful- 
ness of  God.     Ephes.  3-17  to  19. 

But  performing  the  truth  in  charity,  we  may  in  all  things  grow  up  in  him 
who  is  the  head,  Christ.     Ibid.  4 — 15. 

Brethren,  and  if  a  man  be  overtaken  in  any  fault  you,  who  are  spiritual, 
instruct  such  a  one  in  the  spirit  of  mildness,  considering  thyself,  lest  thou  also 
be  tempted.    Galat.  6-1 . 

Walk  in  love,  as  Christ  also  hath  loved  us.    Ephes.  5—2. 

Bear  ye  one  another's  burdens;  and  so  shall  you  fulfil  the  law  of  Christ. 
Galat.  6—2. 

And  tliis  I  pray,  that  your  charity  may  more  and  more  abound  in  knowl- 
edge, and  in  all  understanding.   Phihp.  1 — 9. 


110  CHARITY. 

But,  above  all  these  things,  have  charity,  which  is  the  bond  of  perfection. 
Colos.  3—14. 

Now  the  end  of  the  commandment  is  charity  from  a  jim-e  heart,  and  a 
good  conscience,  and  an  unfeigned  faith.     1.  Tim.  1 — 5. 

Let  us  consider  one  another  to  provoke  unto  charity  and  to  good  works. 
Hebr.  10—24. 

Let  fraternal  charity  abide  in  you.     Ibid.  13 — 1. 

But  before  aU  things  have  a  mutual  charity  among  yourselves:  for  charity 
covereth  a  multitude  of  suas.     1.  Peter.  4 — 8. 

And  we  have  known,  and  have  beheved  the  charity,  which  God  hath  to 
us.  Grod  is  charity:  and  he  that  abideth  in  charity,  abideth  in  God, /and  God 
in  him.     1.  John.  4 — 16. 

Whosoever  beheveth  that  Jesus  is  the  Christ,  is  bom  of  God.  And  every 
one  that  loveth  liim  that  begot,  loveth  him  also  who  was  bom  of  him.  In 
this  we  know  that  we  love  the  children  of  God,  when  we  love  God,  and  keep 
his  commandments.  For  this  is  the  charity  of  God,  that  we  keep  his  com- 
mandments: and  his  commandments  are  not  heavy.     Ibid.  5—1,  3. 

Deai'ly  beloved,  let  us  love  one  another:  for  charity  is  of  God.  And  every 
one  that  loveth,  is  born  of  G«d,  and  knoweth  God.  He  that  loveth  not,  know- 
eth  not  God:  for  God  is  cliarity.  By  this  hath  appeared  the  charity  of  God  in 
us;  because  Grod  hath  sent  his  only  begotten  Son  into  the  world,  that  we 
might  hve  through  him.  In  this  is  charity:  not  as  if  we  have  loved  God,  but 
because  he  first  loved  us,  and  sent  his  Son  a  propitiation  for  our  sins.  My 
dearest,  if  God  hath  so  loved  us,  we  ought  also  to  love  one  another.  Ibid. 
4—7  to  11. 

Fear  is  not  in  charity:  but  perfect  charity  casteth  out  fear;  because  fear 
hath  pain:  and  he  that  feareth,is  not  perfect  in  charity.  Let  us,  therefore, love 
Ood,  because  God  first  hath  loved  us.  If  any  man  say,  I  love  God,  and  hateth 
his  brother,  he  is  a  liar.  For  he  that  loveth  not  liis  brother,  whom  he  seeth, 
liow  can  he  love  God,  whom  he  seeth  not  ?  And  this  commandment  we  have 
from  God,  that  he,  who  loveth  God,  love  also  his  brother.     Ibid.  4 — 18  to  21. 

Charity,  Preferable  to  Faith. 

Hatred  stirreth  up  strifes:  and  charity  covereth  all  sins.     Prov.  10—12. 

Jesus  said  to  him:  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  thy  whole 
heart,  and  with  thy  whole  soul,  and  with  thy  whole  mind.  This  is  the  greatest 
and  first  commandment.  Matth.  22 — 37,  38.  And  in  Chap.  25,  t}u)se  were 
excluded  from  the  nuptials,  who  had  not  the  oil  of  charity. 

And  that  he  (God)  should  be  loved  with  the  whole  heart,  and  with  the 
whole  understanding,  and  with  the  whole  soul,  and  with  the  whole  strength: 
and  to  love  one's  neighbour  as  himself,  is  a  greater  thing  than  all  holocausts 
and  sacrifices.     Mark.  13 — 33. 

If  I  speak  with  the  tongues  of  men  and  of  Angels,  and  have  not  charity,  I 
am  become  as  sounding  brass,  or  a  tinkling  cymbal.     1.  Cor.  13 — 1. 

And  now  there  remain,  faith,  hope,  and  charity,  these  three:  but  the 
greatest  of  these  is  charity.     Ibid.  13 — 13. 

But,  above  all  these  things,  have  charity,  which  is  the  bond  of  perfection. 
ColosB.  3—14. 

Now  the  end  of  the  commandment  is  charity.     1.  Tim.  1 — 5. 

Before  all  things  have  a  mutual  charity  among  yourselves:  for  charity 


CHASTITY.  Ill 

covereth  a  multitude  of  sins.     1.  Peter.  4 — 8. 

God  is  charity:  and  he  that  abideth  in  charity,  abideth  in  God,  and  God 
in  him.     1.  John.  4 — 16. 

Cluirity,  Fraternal. 

Thou  shalt  not  hate  thy  brother  in  thy  heart.     Levit.  19 — 17. 

But  he  that  hateth  his  brother  is  in  darkness,  and  walketh  in  darkness, 
and  knoweth  not  whither  he  goeth:  because  the  darkness  hath  blinded  his 
eyes.     1.  John.  2 — 11. 

Whosoever  hateth  his  brother,  is  a  murderer.     Ibid.  3 — 15. 

Thou  shalt  not  pass  by  if  thou  seest  thy  brother's  ox,  or  liis  sheep  go 
astray:  but  thou  shalt  bring  them  back  to  thy  brother.     Deut.  32 — 1. 

With  three  things  my  spirit  is  pleased,  which  are  approved  before  "God 
and  men:  the  concord  of  brethren,  and  the  love  of  neighbours,  and  man  and 
wife  that  agree  well  together.     Eccli.  25 — 1,  2. 

Behold,  how  good  and  how  pleasant  it  is  for  brethren  to  dwell  together  in 
unity.     Psalm.  132 — 1. 

Wliy  seest  thou  a  mote  in  thy  brother's  eye  and  seest  not  a  beam  in  thy 
own  eye.     Matth.  7 — 3. 

Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighoour  as  thyself.     Ibid.  19 — 19. 

If  I,  then,  being  Lord  and  Master,  have  washed  your  feet;  you  also  ought 
to  wasb  one  another's  feet.    John.  13 — 14. 

I  give  you  a  new  commandment:  Tliat  you  love  one  another;  as  I  have 
loved  you,  that  you  also  love  one  another.     Ibid.  13 — 34. 

This  is  my  commandment,  that  you  love  one  another,  as  I  have  loved 
you.     Ibid.  15—12. 

Loving  one  another  wath  brotherly  love.  Rom.  12 — 10.  See  1.  Cor. 
Chapter  13,  where  St.  Paul  shows  the  necessity  of  charity,  its  obUgations, 
perpetuity  and  excellence  over  faith  and  hope  and  the  other  gifts  of  God. 

For  all  the  la^  is  fulfilled  in  one  sentence:  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour 
as  thyself.     Galat.  5 — 14. 

Fulfil  ye  my  joy,  that  you  be  of  one  mind,  having  the  same  charity, 
being  of  one  accord,  agreeing  in  sentiment.     Philip.  2 — 2. 

Bearing  with  one  another,  and  forgiving  one  another,  if  any  have  a 
complaint  agauist  another:  even  as  the  Lord  hath  forgiven  you,  so  do  you 
also.  But,  above  all  these  things,  have  charity  which  is  the  bond  of  perfec- 
tion.    Coloss.  3 — 13,  14. 

Now  concerning  fraternal  charity,  we  have  no  need  to  write  to  you:  for 
yourselves  have  learned  of  God  to  love  one  another.     1   Thess,  4 — 9. 

Let  fraternal  charity  abide  in  you.  Hebr.  13 — 1. 

But  before  all  things,  have  a  mutual  charity  among  yourselves:  for 
charity  covereth  a  multitude  of  sins.     1.  Peter.  4 — 8. 

Dearly  beloved,  let  us  love  one  another:  for  charity  is  of  God.  And  every 
one  that  loveth,  is  born  of  God,  and  knoweth  God.  1.  John.  4 — 7. 

CHASTITY. 

Chastity  of  the  Celebate  Preferable  to  Conjugal  Chastity. 

As  long  as  our  first  parents  were  in  the  terrestrial  paradise  they  remained 
virgins:  but  when  cast  out,  it  is  said:    Adam  knew  Eve  his  wife.     Gen.  4 — 1. 


112  CHASTITY. 

After  the  conquest  of  the  Medianites  by  Phinees  and  others,  Moses  ordered 
the  women  that  had  carnally  know  men  to  be  put  to  death.  But  the  girls  and 
all  the  women  that  are  virgins  he  saved.     Num.  31 — 17,  18. 

And  the  priest  answered  David,  saying:  I  have  no  common  bread  at 
hand,  but  only  holy  bread,  if  the  yoimg  men  be  clean,  especially  from  women 
1.  Kings.  21—4. 

Thou  knowest,  O  Lord,  that  I  never  coveted  a  husband,  and  have  kept 
my  soul  clean  from  all  lust.     Tob.  3 — 16. 

IncctfTuption  bringeth  near  to  God.     Wisdom.  6 — 20. 

He  said  to  them:  All  receive  not  this  word,  but  they  to  whom  it  is  given. 
For  there  are  eunuchs,  who  were  bom  so  from  their  mother's  womb,  and 
there  are  eunuchs,  who  were  made  so  by  men:  and  there  are  eunuchs,  who 
have  made  themselves  eunuchs  for  the  kingdom  of  heaven's  sake.  Matth. 
19—11,  12. 

For  in  the  resurrection  they  shall  neither  marry,  nor  be  given  in  mar- 
riage; but  shall  be  as  the  Angels  of  God  in  heaven.     Ibid.  22 — 30. 

Now  concerning  virgins,  I  have  no  commandment  of  the  Lord:  but  I  give 
counsel,  as  having  obtained  mercy  of  the  Lord,  to  be  faithful.  *  *  But 
I  would  have  you  to  be  without  solicitude.  He  that  is  without  a  wife  is  soUc- 
itous  for  the  things  that  belong  to  the  Lord,  how  he  may  please  God.  But  he 
that  is  with  a  wife,  is  solicitous  for  the  things  of  the  world,  how  he  may  please 
his  wife :  and  he  is  divided.  And  the  unmarried  woman  and  the  virgin  thinketh 
on  the  things  of  the  Lord,  that  she  maj'  be  holy  both  in  body  and  in  spirit. 
But  she  that  is  married  thinketh  on  the  things  of  the  world,  how  she  may 
please  her  husband.  *  *  Therefore  both  he  that  giveth  his  virgin  in  mar- 
riage, doeth  well:  and  he  that  giveth  her  not,  doeth  better.  1  Cor.  7 — 25,  32 
to  34,  and  38. 

These  are  they  who  are  not  defiled  with  women:  for  they  are  virgins. 
These  follow  the  Lamb  withersoever  he  goeth.  These  were  purchased  from 
among  men,  the  first  fruits  to  God,  and  to  the  Lamb.     Apocal.  14 — 4. 

I  made  a  covenant  with  my  eyes,  that  I  would  not  so  much  as  think  upon 
a  virgin.  For  what  part  should  God  from  above  have  in  me,  and  wJiat  inheri- 
tance the  Almighty  from  on  high?    Job  31 — 1,  2. 

Chastity  counseled  as  Evangelical  Perfection. 

(See  1  Cor.  7 — 25,  as  above.) 

(See  also  Vow  of  Chastity.) 

Chastity  Praised. 

Thou  art  the  glory  of  Jerusalem;  thou  art  the  joy  of  Israel;  thou  art  the 
honor  of  our  people:  for  thou  hast  done  manfully,  and  thy  heart  has  been 
strengthened;  because  thou  hast  loved  chastity,  and  after  thy  husband  hast 
not  known  any  other:  therefore  also  the  hand  of  the  Lord  hath  strengthened 
thee,  and  therefore  thou  shaltbe  blessed  forever.    Judith.  15 — 10,  11. 

And  chastity  was  joined  to  her  virtue,  so  that  she  knew  no  man  all  the 
days  of  her  life,  after  the  death  of  Manasses  her  husband.    Ibid.  16 — 26. 

He  that  loveth  cleanness  of  heart,  for  the  grace  of  his  lips  shall  have  the 
king  for  his  friend.     Pro  v.  22 — 1 1 , 

O  how  beautiful  is  the  chaste  generation  with  glory;  for  the  memory 


CHILDREN.  113 

thereof  is  immortal:  because  it  is  known  both  with  God  and  with  men.    "Wis- 
dom. 4 — 1, 

And  no  price  is  worthy  of  a  continent  soul.     Eccli.  26 — 20, 

Therefore  the  Lord  himself  shall  give  you  a  sign.  Behold,  a  virgin  shall 
conceive,  and  bear  a  son;  and  liis  name  shall  be  called  Emmanuel.  Isa.  7 — 14. 

And  let  not  the  son  of  the  stranger,  that  adhereth  to  the  Lord,  speak,say- 
ing:  The  Lord  will  divide  and  separate  me  from  his  people.  And  let  not  the 
eimuch  say:  Behold,  I  am  a  dry  tree.  *  *  I  will  give  to  them  in  my  house 
and  within  my  walls,  a  place  and  a  name  better  than  sons  and  daughters:  I 
will  give  them  an  everlasting  name,  wliich  shall  never  perish.  Ibid.  56 — 3 
and  5, 

And  Jesus  said  to  them:  The  children  of  this  world  marry,  and  are  given 
in  marriage:  but  they  that  shall  be  accounted  worthy  of  that  world,  and  of 
the  resurrection  from  the  dead,  shall  neither  be  married,  nor  take  wives. 
Neither  can  they  die  any  more:  for  they  are  equal  to  Angels,  and  are  the  chil- 
dren of  God,  since  they  are  the  children  of  resurrection.     Luke.  20 — 34  to  36. 

For  I  am  jealous  of  you  with  the  jealousy  of  God.  For  I  have  espoused 
you  to  one  husband,  that  I  may  present  you  as  a  chaste  virgin  to  Christ. 
2.  Cor.  11—2. 

But  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is,  charity,  joy,  peace,  patience,  benignity,  good- 
ness, longanimity,  mildness,  faith,  modesty,  continency,  chastity.  Galat 
5—22,  23. 

•  CHILDREN. 

Duties  of  Children. 

But  Sem  and  Japheth  put  a  cloak  upon  their  shoulders,  and  going  back- 
ward, covered  the  nakedness  of  their  father:  and  their  faces  were  turned 
away,  and  they  saw  not  their  father's  nakedness.     Gen.  9 — 23. 

Isaac  said  to  his  father:  My  father.  And  he  answered:  What  wilt 
thou,  son?  Behold,  saith  he,  fire  and  wood:  where  is  the  victim  for  the  holo- 
caust ?    Ibid.  22—7. 

Now  Isaac  was  old,  and  his  eyes  were  dim,  and  he  could  not  see:  and  he 
called  Esau  his  elder  son,  and  said  to  him:  My  son.  And  he  answered:  Here 
lam.     Ibid.  27—1. 

And  that  Jacob  obeying  his  parents  was  gone  into  Syria.     Ibid.  28 — 7. 

Israel  said  to  him  (Joseph):  Thy  brethren  feed  the  sheep  in  Sichem: 
Come,  I  will  send  thee  to  them.  And  when  he  answered:  I  am  ready.  Ibid. 
37—13,  14. 

Honor  thy  father  and  mother,  as  the  Lord  thy  God  hath  commanded  thee, 
that  thou  mayst  hve  a  long  time,  and  it  may  be  well  with  thee  in  the  land, 
which  the  Lord  thy  God  will  give  thee.     Deut.  5 — 16. 

He  that  curseth  his  father,  or  mother,  shall  die  the  death.   Exod.  21 — 17. 

Let  every  one  fear  his  father,  and  his  mother.  Keep  my  sabbaths.  I  am 
the  Lord  your  God.  *  *  Rise  up  before  the  hoary  head;  and  honor  the  per- 
son of  the  aged  man:  and  fear  the  Lord  thy  God.     Levit.  19 — 3  and  32. 

He  that  curseth  his  father,  or  mother,  dying  let  him  die:  he  hath  cursed 
his  father  and  mother,  let  his  blood  be  upon  him.     Ibid.  20 — 9. 

If  a  man  have  a  stubborn  and  unruly  son,  who  will  not  hear  the  com- 
mandments of  his  father  or  mother,  and  being  corrected,  slighteth  obedience: 


114  CHILDREN. 

they  shall  take  him,  and  bring  him  to  the  ancients  of  his  city,  and  to  the  gate 
of  judgment,  and  shall  say  to  them:  This  our  son  is  rebelhous  and  stubborn; 
he  shghteth  hearing  our  admonitions;  he  giveth  himself  to  revelling,  and  to 
debauchery  and  banquetings:  the  people  of  the  city  shall  stone  him:  and  he 
shall  die,  that  you  may  take  away  the  evil  out  of  the  midst  of  jou,  and  all 
Israel  hearing  it  may  be  afraid.  Deut.  21 — 18  to  21,  and  following  verses. 

Cursed  be  he  that  honoreth  not  his  father  and  mother;  and  all  the  people 
shall  say:  Amen.     Ibid.  27 — 16. 

Then  Betlisabee  came  to  king  Solomon,  to  speak  to  him  for  Adonias:  and 
the  king  arose  to  meet  her,  and  bowed  to  her,  and  sat  down  upon  his  throne: 
and  a  tin-one  was  set  for  the  king's  mother:  and  she  sat  on  his  right  hand. 
3.  Kings.  2—19. 

And  he  went  up  from  thence  to  Bethel:  and  as  he  was  going  up  by  the 
way,  httle  boys  came  out  of  the  city,  and  mocked  him,  saying:  Go  up,  thou 
bald-head;  go  up,  thou  bald-head.  And  looking  back,  he  saw  them,  and 
cursed  them  in  the  name  of  the  Lord:  And  there  came  forth  two  bears  out  of 
the  forest,  and  tore  of  them  two  and  forty  boys.    4.  Kings.  2 — 23,  24. 

Therefore  when  Tobias  thought  that  his  prayer  was  heard,  that  he  might 
die,  he  called  to  him  Tobias  his  son;  and  said  to  him:  Hear,  my  son,  the 
words  of  my  mouth,  and  lay  them  as  a  foundation  in  thy  heart.  Tob.  4 — 1,  2. 

My  son,  hear  the  instruction  of  thy  father,  and  forsake  not  the  law  of 
thy  mother:  that  grace  may  he  added  to  thy  head,  and  a  chain  of  gold  to  thy 
neck.  My  son,  if  sinners  shall  entice  thee,  consent  not  to  them.  If  they  shall 
say:  Come  with  us;  let  us  lie  in  wait  for  blood;  let  us  liide  snares  for  the  inno- 
cent without  cause:  let  us  swallow  him  up  alive  like  heU,  and  whole  as  one 
that  goeth  down  mto  the  pit.  We  shall  find  all  precious  substance;  we  shall 
fill  our  houses  with  spoils.  Cast  in  thy  lot  with  iis;  let  us  all  have  one  purse. 
My  son,  walk  not  thou  with  them:  restrain  thy  foot  from  their  paths.  For 
their  feet  run  to  evil,  and  make  haste  to  shed  blood.     Prov.  1 — 8  to  16. 

Hear,  ye  children,  the  instruction  of  a  father;  and  attend  that  you  may 
know  prudence.     Ibid.  4 — 1. 

My  son,  keep  the  commandments  of  thy  father,  and  forsake  not  the  law 
of  thy  mother.  Bind  them  in  thy  heart  continually,  and  put  them  about  thy 
neck.  When  thou  walkest,  let  them  go  with  thee:  when  thou  sleepest,  let 
them  keep  thee:  and  when  thou  awakest,  talk  with  them.  Because  the  com- 
mandment is  a  lamp,  and  the  law  a  light,  and  reproofs  of  instruction  are  the 
way  of  life.     Ibid.  6—20  to  23. 

A  wise  son  maketh  the  father  glad:  but  a  foolish  son  is  the  sorrow  of  his 
mother.     Ibid.  10—1. 

A  wise  son  heareth  the  doctrine  of  his  father:  but  he  that  is  a  scomer, 
heareth  not  when  he  is  reproved.     Ibid.  13 — 1. 

He  that  afflicteth  his  father,  and  chaseth  away  his  mother,  is  infamous 
and  unhappy.     Ibid.  19 — 26. 

He  that  curseth  his  father  and  mother,  his  lamp  shall  be  put  out  in  the 
midst  of  darkness.     Ibid.  20 — 20. 

The  father  of  the  just  rejoiceth  greatly:  he  that  hath  begotten  a  wise  son, 
shall  have  joy  in  him.  Let  thy  father  and  thy  mother  be  joyful;  and  let  her 
rejoice  that  bore  thee.     Ibid.  23 — 24,  25. 

He  that  stealeth  any  thing  from  his  father  or  from  his  mother,  and  saith: 
this  is  no  sin,  is  the  partner  of  a  murderer.     Ibid.  28 — 24. 

The  eye  that  mocketh  at  his  father,  and  that  despiseth  the  labour  of  his 


CHILDREN.  115 

mother  in  bearing  him,  let  the  ravens  of  the  brooks  pick  it  out,  and  the  young 
eagles  eat  it.     Ibid.  30 — 17. 

The  sons  of  wisdom  are  the  church  of  the  just;  and  their  generation,  obe- 
dience and  love.  Cliildren,  hear  the  judgment  of  your  father,  and  so  do  that 
you  may  be  saved.  For  God  hath  made  the  father  honourable  to  the  children; 
and  seeking  the  judgment  of  the  mothers,  hath  confirmed  it  upon  the  chil- 
dren. *  *  He  that  feareth  the  Lord  honoui'eth  his  parents,  and  will  serve 
them  as  his  masters  that  brought  him  into  the  world.  Honour  thy  father,  in 
work,  and  word,  and  all  patience,  that  a  blessing  may  come  upon  thee  from 
him,  and  liis  blessing  may  remain  in  the  latter  end.  Tlie  father's  blessing 
establisheth  the  houses  of  the  children:  but  the  mother's  curse  rooteth  up  the 
foundation.  Glory  not  in  the  dishonour  of  thy  father:  for  his  shame  is  no 
glory  to  thee.  For  the  glory  of  a  man  is  from  the  honoiu-  of  his  father:  and  a 
father  without  honour  is  the  disgrace  of  his  son.  Son,  support  the  old  age  of 
thy  father;  and  grieve  him  not  in  his  life:  and  if  his  understanding  fail,  have 
patience  with  him,  and  despise  him  not  when  thou  art  in  thy  strength:  for 
the  relieving  of  the  father  sliall  not  be  forgotten.  For  good  shall  be  repaid 
to  thee  for  the  sin  of  thy  mother:  and  in  justice  thou  shalt  be  built  up,  and 
in  the  day  of  affliction  thou  shalt  be  remembered:  and  thy  sins  shall  melt 
away  as  the  ice  in  the  fair  warm  weather.  Of  what  an  evil  fame  is  he  that 
forsaketh  his  father?  and  he  is  cursed  of  God  that  angereth  his  mother. 
Ecch.  3—1  to  3,  and  8  to  18. 

My  son,  from  thy  youth  up  receive  instruction;  and  even  to  thy  grey 
hairs  thou  shalt  find  wisdom.     Ibid.  6 — 18. 

Honour  thy  father,  and  forget  not  the  groanmgs  of  thy  mother:  remember 
that  thou  hadst  not  been  born  but  through  them:  and  make  a  return  to  them 
as  they  have  done  for  thee.     Ibid.  7 — 29,  30. 

A  son  ill  taught  is  the  confusion  of  the  father;  and  a  foolish  daughter 
shall  be  to  his  loss.     Ibid.  22—3. 

Remember  thy  father  and  thy  mother;  for  thou  sittest  in  the  midst  of 
great  men:  lest  God  forget  thee  in  their  sight,  and  thou,  by  tlay  daily  custom, 
be  infatuated,  and  suflier  reproach;  and  wish  that  thou  hadst  not  been  born, 
and  curse  the  day  of  thy  nativity.     Ibid.  23 — 18,  19. 

My  son,  do  thou  nothing  without  counsel:  and  thou  shalt  not  repent  when 
thou  hast  done.     Ibid.  32 — 24. 

So  the  sons  of  Jonadab  the  son  of  Rechab  have  constantly  kept  the  com- 
mandment of  then-  father,  which  he  commanded  them:  but  this  Jieople  hath 
not  obeyed  me.  *  *  And  Jeremias  said  to  the  house  of  the  Rechabites: 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  the  God  of  Israel:  Because  you  have  obeyed  the 
commandment  of  Jonadab  your  father,  and  have  kept  all  his  precepts,  and. 
have  done  all  that  he  commanded  you:  therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts 
the  God  of  Israel:  There  shall  not  be  wanting  a  man  of  the  race  of  Jonadab 
the  son  of  Rechab,  standing  before  me  for  ever.     Jerem.  35 — 16,  18  and  19. 

For  I  am  come  to  set  a  man  at  variance  against  his  father,  and  the 
daughter  against  her  mother,  and  the  daughter-in-law  agamst  her  mother- 
in-law.  And  a  man's  enemies  shall  be  they  of  his  own  household.  He  that 
loveth  father  or  mother  more  than  me,  is  not  worthy  of  me;  and  he  that 
loveth  son  or  daughter  more  than  me,  is  not  worthy  of  me.  Matth.  10 — 
35  to  37. 

(Note. — I  am  come,etc.  Not  that  this  was  the  end  or  design  of  the  coming 
of  our  Saviour;  but  that  his  coming  and  his  doctrine  would  have  this  effect. 


116  CHILDREN. 

by  reason  of  the  obstinate  resistance  that  many  would  make,  and  of  their 
persecuting  all  such  as  should  adhere  to  him.) 

Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mother:  And  he  that  shall  cm-se  father  or 
mother,  let  him  die  the  death.     Ibid,  15 — 4.    See  also  19 — 19. 

Thou  knowest  the  commandments: — Honour  thy  father  and  mother. 
Mark.  10 — 19.    The  same  words  are  found  in  Luke.  18 — 20. 

Children,  obey  your  parents  in  the  Lord:  for  this  is  just.  Honom-  thy 
father  and  thy  mother,  which  is  the  first  commandment  with  promise;  that 
it  may  be  weU  with  thee,  and  thou  mayst  be  long-lived  upon  earth.  Eplies. 
6—1  to  3. 

Children,  obey  your  parents  in  all  tilings:  for  this  is  pleasmg  to  the  Lord. 
Coloss.  3—20. 

An  ancient  man  rebvike  not,  but  entreat  him  as  a  father;  young  men  as 
brethren;  old  Avomen,  as  mothers;  yomig  women,  as  sisters,  in  all  chastity. 
1.  Tim.  5—1,  2. 

In  Uke  manner,  ye  young  men,  be  subject  to  the  ancients.     1.  Peter.  5 — 5, 

Children  are  to  he  Instructed  to  Fear  God. 
(See  also  Duty  of  Parents,  and  Education  of  Yo7ith.) 

Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mother,  that  thou  mayst  be  long-lived  upon 
the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  will  give  thee.     Exod.  20 — 12. 

And  all  the  days  of  thy  hfe  have  God  in  thy  mind:  and  take  heed  thou 
never  consent  to  sin,  nor  transgress  the  commandments  of  the  Lord  our  God. 
Tob.  4—6. 

Hearken  therefore,  my  children,  to  your  father:  serve  the  Lord  in  tinith, 
and  seek  to  do  the  things  that  please  him:  and  command  your  children  that 
they  do  justice  and  alms-deeds,  and  that  they  be  mindful  of  God,  and  bless 
him  at  all  times  in  truth,  and  with  all  their  power.     Ibid.  14 — 10,  11. 

And  he  set  up  a  testimony  in  Jacob:  and  made  a  law  in  Israel.  How 
g^eat  things  he  commanded  our  fathers,  that  they  should  make  the  same 
known  to  their  children:  that  another  generation  might  know  them.  The 
children  that  should  be  born,  and  should  rise  up,  and  declai'e  them  to  their 
children,  that  they  may  put  their  hope  in  God,  and  may  not  forget  the  works 
of  God:  and  may  seek  his  commandments.    Psalm.  77 — 5  to  7. 

My  son,  hear  the  instruction  of  thy  father,  and  forsake  not  the  law  of 
thy  mother:  that  grace  may  be  added  to  thy  head,  and  a  chain  of  gold  to  thy 
neck.  My  son,  if  sinners  shall  entice  thee,  consent  not  to  them.  Prov.  1 — 8, 
9,  10. 

In  the  fear  of  the  Lord  is  confidence  of  strength;  and  there  shall  be  hope 
for  his  children.     Ibid.  14^26. 

The  just  that  walketh  in  his  simplicity  shall  leave  behind  him  blessed 
children.     Ibid.  20—7. 

Hear  thou,  my  son,  and  be  wise:  and  guide  thy  muid  in  the  way.  Ibid. 
28—19. 

Rejoice  not  in  ungodly  children,  if  they  be  multiplied:  neither  be  delighted 
in  them,  if  the  fear  of  Gkxl  be  not  with  them.  Trust  not  to  their  Ufe;  and 
respect  not  their  labours.  For  better  is  one,  that  feareth  God,  than  a  thou.sand 
ungodly  children.  And  it  is  better  to  die  without  children,  than  to  leave 
ungodly  children.     EccU.  16 — 1  to  4. 


CHILDREN.  117 

The  father  shall  make  thy  truth  known  to  the  children.     Isa.  38 — 19. 
And  you,  fathers,  provoke  not  your  children  to  anger:  but  bring  them  up 
in  the  discipline  and  correction  of  the  Lord.     Ephes.  6 — L 

Children  Should  be  Brought  up  to  Avoid  Evil. 

No  good  shall  come  to  the  deceitful  son:  but  the  wise  servant  shall  pros- 
per in  his  dealings,  and  his  way  shall  be  made  straight.     Prov.  14 — 15. 

A  wise  servant  shall  rule  over  foolish  sons,  and  shall  divide  the  inheritance 
among  the  brethren.  *  *  A  fool  is  born  to  his  own  disgrace:  and  even  the 
father  shall  not  rejoice  in  a  fool.  *  *  A  foohsh  son  is  the  anger  of  the 
father,  and  the  sorrow  of  the  mother  that  bore  him.     Ibid.   17 — 2,  21,  25. 

He  that  keepeth  the  law,  is  a  wise  son:  but  he  that  feedeth  gluttons, 
shameth  his  father.     Ibid.  28 — 7. 

Hast  thou  children  ?  instruct  them,  and  bow  down  their  neck  from  their 
childhood.  Hast  thou  daughters  ?  have  a  cai-e  of  their  body:  and  show  not 
thy  countenance  gay  towards  them.     Eccli.  7 — 25,  26. 

A  son  ill  taught  is  the  confusion  of  the  father;  and  a  foolish  daughter 
shall  be  to  his  loss.     Ibid.  22 — 3. 

And  beware  of  thy  own  children;  and  take  heed  of  them  of  thy  house- 
hold.    Ibid.  32—26. 

Give  thy  son  his  way,  and  he  shall  make  thee  afraid:  play  with  him,  and 
he  shall  make  thee  sorrowful.  Laugh  not  with  him,  lest  thou  have  sorrow, 
and  at  the  last  thy  teeth  be  set  on  edge.  Give  him  not  liberty  in  his  youth; 
and  wink  not  at  his  devices.  Bow  down  his  neck  while  he  is  young,  and 
beat  his  sides  while  he  is  a  cliild,  lest  he  grow  stubborn,  and  regard  thee  not, 
and  so  be  a  sorrow  of  heart  to  thee.  Instruct  thy  son,  and  labour  about  him, 
lest  liis  lewd  behaviour  be  an  offence  to  thee.     Ibid.  30 — 9  to  13. 

Give  not  to  son  or  wife,  brother  or  friend,  power  over  thee  while  thou 
livest;  and  give  not  thy  estate  to  another:  lest  thou  repent,  and  thou  entreat 
for  the  same.  As  long  as  thou  livest,  and  hast  breath  in  thee,  let  no  man 
change  thee.  For  it  is  better  that  thy  children  should  ask  of  thee,  than  that 
thou  look  toward  the  hands^  of  thy  children.  In  all  thy  works  keep  the  pre- 
eminence.    Ibid.  33—20  to  23. 

The  father  waketh  for  the  daughter  when  no  man  knoweth:  and  the  care 
for  her  taketli  away  his  sleejj  when  she  is  young,lest  she  pass  away  the  flower 
of  her  age;  and  when  she  is  married,  lest  she  should  be  hateful:  in  her  vir- 
ginity, lest  she  should  be  corrupted,  and  be  found  with  child  in  her  father's 
house:  and  having  a  husband,  lest  she  should  misbehave  herself,  or  at  the 
least  become  barren.  Keep  a  sure  watch  over  a  shameless  daughter;  lest  at 
any  time  she  make  thee  become  a  laughing  stock  to  thy  enemies,  and  a  by- 
word in  the  city,  and  a  reproach  among  the  people,  and  she  make  thee  asham- 
ed before  all  the  multitude.     Eccli.  42 — 9  to  11. 

Again  I  hated  all  my  application  wherewith  I  had  earnestly  laboured  un- 
der the  sun;  being  like  to  have  an  heir  after  me,  whom  I  know  not,  whether 
he  will  be  a  wise  man  or  a  fool:  and  he  shall  have  rule  over  all  my  labours 
vv^ith  which  I  have  laboured  and  been  soUcitous:  and  is  there  anything  so  vain  ? 
Eccles.  2—18,  19. 

Praise  not  any  man  before  death;  for  a  man  is  known  by  his  children. 
Ecch.  11—30. 


118  CHRIST. 

Children  should  be  Corrected. 

•  See  Deut.  21 — 18,  and  following  verses. 

CHOICE. 

Choice  of  Good  and  Evil. 
{See  Election.) 

CHRIST. 
(See  also  David.) 

A  true  God  and  true  Man  is  Promised. 

I  will  put  enmities  between  thee  and  the  woman,  and  thy  seed  and  her 
seed:  she  shall  crush  thy  head,  and  thou  shalt  he  in  wait  for  her  heel.  (Jen. 
3—15. 

I  will  bless  them  that  bless  thee,  (Abraham)  and  curse  them  that  curse 
thee,  and  in  thee  shall  all  the  kindreds  of  the  earth  be  blessed.     Ibid.  12 — 3. 

And  God  said  to  Abraham:  Sara  thy  wife  shall  bear  thee  a  son,  and  thou 
shalt  call  his  name  Isaac,  and  I  will  establish  my  covenant  with  him  for  a 
perpetual  covenant,  and  with  his  seed  after  him.     Ibid.  17 — 19. 

And  in  thy  seed  shall  all  the  nations  of  the  earth  be  blessed,  because  thou 
hast  obeyed  my  voice.     Ibid.  22 — 18. 

The  sceptre  shall  not  be  taken  away  from  Juda.nor  a  ruler  from  his  thigh, 
tiU  he  come  that  is  to  be  sent,  and  he  shall  be  the  expectation  of  nations.  Ibid. 
49—10. 

I  shall  see  him,  but  not  now:  I  shall  behold  him,  but  not  near.  A  star 
SHALL  RISE  out  of  Jacob,  and  a  sceptre  shall  spring  up  from  Israel;  and  shall 
strike  the  chiefs  of  Moab,and  shall  waste  all  tlie  children  of  Seth.  Num.  24 — 17. 

I  will  raise  them  up  a  prophet  out  of  the  midst  of  tlieir  brethren  like  to 
thee:  and  I  will  put  my  words  in  his  mouth,  and  he  shall  speak  all  that  I  shall 
command  him.     Deut.  18—18. 

The  adversaries  of  the  Lord  shall  fear  him:  and  upon  them  shall  he  thun- 
der in  the  heavens:  The  Lord  shall  judge  the  ends  of  the  earth:  and  he  shall 
give  empire  to  his  king,  and  shall  exalt  the  horn  of  his  Christ.  1.  Kings.  2 — 10. 

And  I  will  raise  me  up  a  faithful  priest,  who  shall  do  according  to  my 
heart,  and  my  soul:  and  I  will  build  him  a  faithful  house,  and  he  shall  walk 
all  days  before  my  anointed.     Ibid.  2—35. 

He  shall  build  a  house  to  my  name:  and  I  will  establish  the  throne  of  liis 
kingdom  for  ever.  I  will  be  to  him  a  father,  and  he  shall  be  to  me  a  son:  and 
if  he  commit  any  iniquity,  I  will  correct  him  with  the  rod  of  men,  and  with 
the  stripes  of  the  children  of  men.    2.  Kings.  7 — 13,  14. 

The  kings  of  the  earth  stood  up,  and  the  princes  met  together,  against  the 
Lord,and  against  his  Christ.  *  *  The  Lord  hath  said  to  me:  Thou  art  my 
son,  this  day  have  I  begotten  thee.  Psalm.  2—2  and  7.  See  the  rest  of  the 
Chapter,  and  also  the  whole  of  Psalm.  21. 

The  Lord  said  to  my  Lord:  Sit  thou  at  my  right  hand.  Until  I  make  thy 
enemies  thy  footstool.     Psalm.  109 — 1. 

Get  thee  up  upon  a  high  mountain, thou  that  bringest  good  tidings  to  Sion: 


CHRIST.  119 

lift  up  thy  voice  with  strength,  thov^  that  bringest  good  tidings  to  Jerusalem: 
lift  it  up:  fear  not.  Say  to  the  cities  of  Juda:  Behold  your  God:  behold,  the 
Lord  God  shall  come  with  strength;  and  his  arm  shall  rule:  behold,  his  re- 
ward is  with  him,  and  his  work  is  before  him.  He  shall  feed  his  flock  like  a 
shepherd :  he  shall  gather  together  the  lambs  with  his  arm,  and  shall  take 
them  up  in  liis  bosom:  and  he  himself  shall  carry  them  that  are  with  young. 
Isa.  40—9  to  11. 

.'  For  A  CHILD  IS  BORN  to  US;  and  a  son  is  given  to  us;  and  the  government  is 
upon  his  shoulder:  and  his  name  shall  be  called,  Wonderful,  Counsellor,  God 
the  Mighty,  the  Father  of  the  world  to  come,  the  Prince  of  peace.  His  em- 
pire shall  be  multiplied;  and  there  shall  be  no  end  of  peace:  he  shall  sit  upon 
the  throne  of  David,  and  upon  his  kingdom;  to  establish  it  and  strengthen  it 
with  judgment  and  with  justice,from  henceforth  and  for  ever:  the  zeal  of  the 
Lord  of  hosts  will  perform  this.     Ibid.  9 — 6,  7. 

And  there  shall  come  forth  a  rod  out  of  the  root  of  Jesse,  and  a  flower 
shall  rise  up  out  of  his  root.  *  *  In  that  day  the  root  of  Jesse,  who  stand- 
eth  for  an  ensign  of  people,  him  the  Gentiles  shall  beseech,  and  his  sepulchre 
shall  be  glorious.     Ibid.  11 — 1  and  10. 

Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God:  Behold,  I  will  lay  a  stone  in  the  foun- 
dations of  Sion,  a  tried  stone,  a  corner  stone,  a  precious  stone,  founded  m  the 
foundation.     He  that  believeth,  let  him  not  hasten.     Ibid.  28 — 16. 

I  beheld  therefore  in  the  vision  of  the  night,  and  lo,  one  like  the  Son  of 
man  came  with  the  clouds  of  heaven,  and  he  came  even  to  the  ancient  of  days: 
and  they  presented  him  before  him.  And  he  gave  him  power,  and  glory,  and 
a  kingdom :  and  all  peoples,  tribes,  and  tongues  shall  serve  him :  liis  power  is 
an  everlasting  power  that  shall  not  be  taken  away;  and  his  kingdom  that 
shall  not  be  destroyed.     Dan.  7 — 13,  14. 

Seventy  weeks  aye  shortened  upon  thy  people,  and  upon  thy  holy  city, 
that  transgression  may  be  finished,  and  sin  may  have  an  end,  and  iniquity  may 
be  abolished;  and  everlasting  justice  maybe  brought;  and  vision  and  prophe- 
cy may  be  fulfilled;  and  the  Saint  of  saints  may  be  anointed.  Know  thou 
therefore,  and  take  notice:  that  from  the  going  forth  of  the  word,  to  build 
up  Jerusalem  again,  unto  Christ  the  prince,  there  shall  be  seven  weeks,  and 
sixty-two  weeks :  and  the  street  shall  be  built  again,  and  the  walls  in  straight- 
ness  of  times.  And  after  sixty-two  weeks  Christ  shall  be  slain:  and  the  people 
that  shall  deny  him  shall  not  be  his.  And  a  people  with  their  leader  that  shall 
come,  shall  destroy  the  city  and  the  sanctuary:  and  the  end  thereof  shall  be 
waste;  and  after  the  end  of  the  war  the  appointed  desolation.  Ibid.  9 — 24  to  26. 

They  shall  not  hunger,  nor  thirst;  neither  shall  the  heat  nor  the  sun  strike 
them:  for  he  that  is  merciful  to  them,  shall  be  their  shepherd:  and  at  the 
fountains  of  waters  he  shall  give  them  drink.  Isa.  49 — 10.  See  Chap.  53, 
where  he  prophesies  the  birth  and  death  of  Christ  for  our  sins.  See  also  Chap. 
61. 

Behold,  the  Lord  hath  made  it  to  be  heard  in  the  ends  of  the  earth,  tell 
the  daughter  of  Sion:  Behold,  thy  Saviour  cometh:  behold,  his  reward  is  with 
him,  and  his  work  before  him.     Ibid.  62 — 11. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord  God:  Behold,  I  myself  wiU  seek  my  sheep,  and 
will  visit  them.  *  *  And  I  will  set  up  one  shepherd  over  them:  and  he 
shall  feed  them,  even  my  servant  David:  he  shall  feed  them,  and  he  shall  be 
then-  shepherd.     Ezech.  34—11,  23. 

Now  shalt  thou  be  laid  waste,  O  daughter  of  the  robber:  they  have  laid 


120  CHRIST. 

siege  against  us:  with  a  rod  shall  they  strike  the  cheek  of  the  judge  of  Israel. 
And  THOU  Bethlehem  Ephrata,  art  a  little  one  among  the  thousands  of  Juda: 
out  of  thee  shall  he  come  forth  unto  me  that  is  to  be  the  ruler  in  Israel:  and 
his  going  forth  is  from  the  beginning,  from  the  days  of  eternity.  Micheas. 
5—1,  2.     See  Matth.  2—6  and  John.  7^2. 

And  I  will  move  all  nations:  and  the  desired  of  all  nations  shall  come: 
and  I  will  fiU  this  house  with  glory,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.  Aggeus. 
2—8. 

Behold,  I  send  my  Angel,  and  he  shall  prepare  the  way  before  my  face. 
And  presently  the  Lord  whom  you  seek,  and  the  Angel  of  the  testament,  whom 
you  desire,  shall  come  to  his  temple.  Behold,  he  cometh,  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts.     Melach,     3 — 1. 

Sing  praise,  and  rejoice,  O  daughter  of  Sion:  for  behold,  I  come,  and  I 
wUl  dwell  in  the  midst  of  thee,  saith  the  Lord.     Zach.  2.  10. 

Hear,  O  Jesus  thou  high  priest,  thou  and  thy  friends  that  dwell  before 
thee,  for  they  are  portending  men:  for  behold,  I  will  bring  my  servant  the 
Orient.    Ibid.  3—8. 

Rejoice  greatly,  O  daughter  of  Sion;  shout  for  joy,  O  daughter  of  Jeru- 
salem: Behold  thy  king  will  come  to  thee,  the  just  and  Saviour:  he  is  poor, 
and  riding  upon  an  ass,  and  upon  a  colt  the  foal  of  an  ass.     Ibid.  9 — 9. 

Christ  According  to  the  Promise  of  God  was  Made  Man  and  Dwelt  Among  us. 

And  the  word  was  made  flesh,and  dwelt  among  us:  and  we  saw  his  glory, 
the  glory  as  of  the  only  begotten  of  the  Father,  fuU  of  grace  and  truth. 
John.  1—14. 

And  evidently  great  is  the  mystery  of  piety,  which  was  manifested  in  the 
flesh,  was  justified  in  the  Spirit,  appeared  to  Angels,  hath  been  preached  to 
the  Gentiles,  is  beUeved  in  the  world,  is  taken  up  in  glory.  1.  Tim.  3 — 16. 

By  this  is  the  Spirit  of  God  known:  every  spirit,  that  confesseth  Jesus 
Christ  to  come  in  the  flesh,  is  of  God.  1.  John.  4 — 2. 

Christ  is  the  True  Son  of  God. 

And,  behold,  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying:  This  is  my  beloved  Son,  in 
whom  I  am  well  pleased.  Matth.  3 — 17.  The  same  is  found  in  Mark.  1 — 11. 
and  Luke.  3—22. 

Tlien  they  that  were  in  the  ship  came  and  worsliipped  him,  saying:  Thou 
axt  truly  the  Son  of  God.     Matth.  14—33. 

And  crying  with  a  loud  voice,  he  said:  What  have  I  to  do  with  thee,  Jesus, 
thoti  Son  of  the  most  high  God  ?  I  adjure  thee  by  God,  that  thou  torment  me 
not.     Mark.  5 — 7. 

And  the  centurion  who  stood  over-against  him,  seeing  that  crying  out  in 
this  manner  he  had  given  up  the  ghost,  said:  Indeed  this  man  was  the  Son  of 
God.    Ibid.  15—39. 

And  when  she  had  heard,  she  was  tiv.iii.ltil  at  his  sajnng,  and  thought 
with  herself  what  manner  of  salutation  this  should  be.  And  the  Angel  said 
to  her:  Fear  not,  Mary;  for  thou  hast  found  grace  with  God:  behold,  thou 
shalt  conceive  in  thy  womb,  and  shalt  bring  forth  a  Son;  and  thou  shalt  call 
his  name  Jesus.    Luke.  1—29  to  31.    See  also  Rom.  1 — i,  and  Hebr.  10—20. 

She  (Martha)  saith  to  him:  Yea,  Lord,I  have  believed  that  thou  art  Christ, 


CHRIST.  121 

the  Son  of  the  living  God,  who  art  come  into  this  world.    John.  11 — 27, 

For  what  the  law  could  not  do,  in  that  it  was  weak  through  the  flesh: 

God,  sending  his  own  Son,  in  the  likeness  of  sinful  flesh,  even  of  sin,  con- 

denuied  sin  in  the  flesh.     Rom.     8 — 3. 

He  that  committeth  sin  is  of  the  devil:  for  the  devil  sinneth  from  the  be- 

gimiing.     For  this  pm-pose  the  Son  of  God  appeared,  that  he  might  destroy 

the  works  of  the  devil.     1.  John.  3 — 8. 

By  this  hath  appeared  the  charity  of  God  in  us;  because  God  hath  sent 

his  only  begotten  Son  into  the  world,  that  we  might  live  through  him.    Ibid. 

4—9. 

Christ  was  Conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Behold  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  appeared  to  him  in  his  sleep,  saying:  Joseph 
son  of  David,  fear  not  to  take  unto  thee  Mary  thy  wife:  for  that  which  is 
conceived  in  her  is,  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Matth.  1 — 20. 

And  the  Angel  answering,  said  to  her:  Tlie  Holy  Ghost  shall  come  upon 
thee;  and  the  power  of  the  most  High  shaU  over-shadow  thee.  And  there- 
fore also  the  Holy  which  shall  be  born  of  thee,  shall  be  called  the  Son  of  God. 
Luke.  1—35. 

Christ  was  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary. 

Therefore  the  Lord  himself  shall  give  you  a  sign.  Behold,  a  virgin  shall 
conceive,  and  bear  a  son;  and  his  name  shall  be  caUed  Emmanuel.  Isa. 
7—14. 

And  he  knew  her  not  till  she  brought  forth  her  first-born  son:  and  he  cal- 
led his  name  Jesus.    Matth.  1 — 25. 

And  the  Angel  said  to  her:  Fear  not,  Mary;  for  thou  hast  found  grace  with 
God:  Behold,  thou  shalt  conceive  in  thy  womb,  and  shalt  bring  forth  a  Son; 
and  thou  shalt  call  lais  name  Jesus.    Luke.  1 — 30,  31. 

And  she  brought  forth  her  first-born  Son,  and  wrapped  him  up  in  swad- 
dling clotbes,  and  laid  liim  in  a  manger:  because  there  was  no  room  for  them 
in  the  inn.     Ibid.  2 — 7. 

And  the  Angel  said  to  them:  Fear  not:  for  behold,  I  bring  you  good  tid- 
ings of  great  joy,  that  shall  be  to  aU  the  people:  for  this  day  is  born  to  you  a 
Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord,  in  the  city  of  David.    Ibid.  2 — 10,  11. 

Christ  was  Without  Sin. 

Therefore  will  I  distribute  to  him  very  many,  and  he  shall  divide  the 
spoils  of  the  strong,  because  he  hath  delivered  his  soul  unto  death,  and  was 
reputed  with  the  wicked:  and  he  hath  borne  the  sins  of  many,  and  hath 
prayed  for  the  transgressors.     Isa.  53 — 12. 

Him,  who  knew  no  sin,  he  hath  made  sin  for  us,  that  we  might  be  made 
the  justice  of  God  in  him.     2.  Cor.  5 — 21. 

Who  did  no  sin,  neither  was  guile  found  in  his  mouth.     1.  Peter.  2 — 22. 

And  you  know  that  he  appeared  to  take  away  our  sins:  and  in  him  there 
is  no  sin.     1.  John.  3 — 5. 


122  CHRIST. 

Christ  ivas  Circumcised. 

And  after  eight  days  were  accomplished  that  the  child  should  be  circum- 
cised, his  name  was  called  Jesus,  which  was  called  by  the  Angel,  before  he 
was  conceived  in  the  womb.     Luke.  2 — 21. 

Christ  was  Baptized  in  the  Jordan. 

Then  cometh  Jesus  from  Galilee  to  the  Jordan,  imto  John,  to  be  baptized 
"by  him.  But  John  stayed  him,  saying:  I  ought  to  be  baptized  by  thee;  and 
comest  thou  to  me  ?  And  Jesus,  answering,  said  to  him:  Suffer  it  now:  for  so 
it  becometh  us  to  fulfil  all  justice.  Then  he  suffered  him:  and  Jesus,  being 
baptized,  went  up  presently  out  of  the  water:  and,  behold,  the  heavens  were 
opened  to  him:  and  he  saw  the  Spirit  of  God  descending,  as  a  dove,  aiid  com- 
ing upon  him.     Matth.  3 — 13  to  16. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  in  those  days,  that  Jesus  came  to  Nazareth  of  Gali- 
lee; and  was  baptized  by  John  in  the  Jordan.     Mark.  1 — 9. 

Christ  was  Made  Known  by  Certain  Testimony. 

The  book  of  the  generation  of  Jesus  Christ,  the  son  of  David,  the  son  of 
Abraham.  *  *  And  Jacob  begot  Joseph,  the  husband  of  Mary;  of  whom 
was  bom  Jesus,  who  is  called  Christ.  *  *  Behold,  a  virgin  shaU  be  with 
cMld,  and  shall  bring  forth  a  son,  and  they  shall  caU  his  name  Emmanuel, 
which,  being  interpreted,  is,  God  with  us.     Matth.  1 — 1,  16  and  23. 

I  {John)  indeed,  baptize  you  with  water  unto  penance:  but  he  who  is  to 
come  after  me,  is  stronger  than  I,  whose  shoes  I  am  not  worthy  to  carry:  he 
shall  baptize  you  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and  with  fire.     Ibid.  3 — 11. 

And  behold,  they  {the  demons)  cried  out,  saying:  What  have  we  to  do  with 
thee,  Jesus  Son  of  God  ?  art  thou  come  hither  to  torment  us  before  the  time  ? 
Ibid.  8—29. 

And  Jesus  making  answer,  said  to  them:  Go  and  relate  to  John  what  you 
have  heard  and  seen.  The  blind  see,  the  lame  walk,  the  lejjers  are  cleansed, 
the  deaf  hear,  the  dead  rise  again,  the  poor  have  the  gospel  preached  to  them. 
Ibid.  11—4,  5. 

Simon  Peter  answering,  said:  Thou  art  Clirlst,  the  Son  of  the  living  God. 
Ibid.  16—16. 

And  as  he  was  yet  speaking,  behold,  a  bright  cloud  overshadowed  them. 
And,  behold,  a  voice  out  of  the  cloud,  saying;  This  is  my  beloved  Son,  in 
whom  I  am  well  pleased:  hear  ye  him.    Ibid.  17 — 5. 

But  Jesus  held  his  peace.  And  the  high  priest  said  to  him:  I  adjure  thee 
by  the  living  God,  that  thou  tell  us  if  thou  be  the  Christ  the  Son  of  God. 
Jesus  saith  to  him:  Thou  hast  sm6.it.  Nevertheless  I  say  to  ydu.  Hereafter 
you  shall  see  the  Son  of  man  sitting  on  the  right  hand  of  the  power  of  God, 
and  coming  in  the  clouds  of  heaven.     Ibid.  26 — 63,  64. 

And  the  graves  were  opened:  and  many  of  the  bodies  of  the  saints  that  had 
slept,  arose;  and  coming  out  of  the  tombs  after  his  resurrection,  came  into 
the  holy  city,  and  appeared  to  many.    Ibid.  27 — 52,  53. 

And  he  called  the  twelve;  and  began  to  send  them  two  and  two,  and  gave 
them  power  over  miclean  spirits.    Mark.  6 — 7. 


CHRIST.  123 

Search  the  scriptures:  for  you  think  in  them  to  have hfe  everlasting:  and 
the  same  are  they  that  give  testimony  of  nae:  And  you  vidll  not  come  to  me, 
that  you  may  have  life.    John.  5 — 39,  40. 

And  we  have  believed,  and  have  known  that  thou  art  the  Christ  the  Son 
of  God.     Ibid.  6—70. 

When  he  had  said  these  things,  he  cried  with  a  loud  voice:  Lazarus,  come 
forth.  And  presently  he  that  had  been  dead  came  forth,  bound  feet  and 
hands  with  winding-bands,  and  his  face  was  bound  about  with  a  napkin. 
Jesus  said  to  them:  Loose  him,  and  let  him  go.     Ibid.  11 — 43,  44. 

The  multitude,  therefore,  gave  testipiony,  which  was  with  him,  when  he 
called  Lazarus  out  of  the  grave,  and  raised  him  from  the  dead.    Ibid.  13 — 17. 

But  when  the  fulness  of  the  time  was  come,  God  sent  his  son,  made  of  a 
woman,  made  under  the  law;  that  he  might  redeem  those  who  were  under 
the  law;  that  we  might  receive  the  adoption  of  sons.     Galat.  4 — 4,  5. 

For  let  this  mind  be  in  you,  which  was  also  in  Christ  Jesus:  who  being  in 
the  form  of  God,  thought  no  robbery  himself  to  be  equal  to  God.  Phillip. 
2—5,  6. 

For  the  grace  of  God  our  Saviour  hath  appeared  to  all  men.    Titus.  2 — 11. 

And  we  know  that  the  Son  of  God  is  come,  and  hath  given  us  imderstand- 
ing,  that  we  may  know  the  true  God,  and  may  be  in  his  true  Son.  This  is  the 
true  God,  and  eternal  hfe.     1.  John.  5 — 20. 

Christ,  the  Lamb  of  God. 

He  was  offered  because  it  was  his  own  will,  and  he  opened  not  his 
mouth:  he  shall  be  led  as  a  sheep  to  the  slaughter,  and  shall  be  dumb  as  a 
lamb  before  his  shearer,  and  he  shall  not  open  his  mouth.     Isa.  53 — 7. 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God;  behold,  he  who  taketh  away  the  sin  of  the 
world.     John.  1 — 29. 

Purge  out  the  old  leaven,  that  you  may  be  a  new  mass,  as  you  are  un- 
leavened.    For  Christ,  our  pasch,  is  sacrificed.     1.  Cor.  5 — 7. 

And  I  saw,  and  I  heard  the  voice  of  many  Angels,— saying, with  a  loud 
voice:  Worthy  is  the  Lamb  that  was  slain,  to  receive  power,  and  divinity,  and 
wisdom,  and  strength,  and  honour,  and  glory, and  benediction.  Apocal.  5 — 11, 
12. 

For  the  Lamb,  which  is  in  the  midst  of  the  throne,  shall  rule  them,  and 
shall  lead  them  to  the  fountains  of  the  waters  of  life;  and  God  shall  wipe  away 
all  tears  from  their  eyes.     Ibid.  7 — 17. 

They  shall  fight  with  the  Lamb;  and  the  Lamb  shall  overcome  them;  be- 
cause he  is  Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings;  and  they  that  are  with  him  are 
called,  and  elect,  and  faithful.     Ibid.  17 — 14. 

Christ,  the  Lamb  of  God  and  King  of  Kings. 

And  my  servant  David  shall  be  king  over  them,  and  they  shall  have  one 
shepherd:  they  shall  walk  in  my  judgments,  and  shall  keep  my  command- 
ments, and  shall  do  them.  And  they  shall  dwell  in  the  land  which  I  gave  to 
my  servant  Jacob,  wherein  your  fathers  dwelt:  and  they  shall  dwell  in  it, 
they  and  their  children,  and  their  children's  children,  for  ever:  and  David  my 
servant  shall  be  their  prince  for  ever.     Ezech.  37 — 24,  25. 

I  am  appointed  king  by  him  over  Sion  his  holy  mountain,  preaching  his 
commandment.     Psalm.  2 — 6. 


124  CHRIST. 

The  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  the  fiihiess  thereof:  the  world  and  all  they  that 
dwell  therein.  *  *  Lift  up  your  gates,  O  ye  princes,  and  be  ye  lifted  up, 
O  eternal  gates;  and  the  King  of  Glory  shall  enter  in.  Who  is  this  King  of 
glory?  the  Lord  who  is  strong  and  mighty:  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle.  Lift 
up  your  gates,  O  ye  princes,  and  be  ye  Ufted  up,  O  eternal  gates:  and  the 
King  of  Glory  shall  enter  in.  Who  is  this  King  of  Glorj^  ?  the  Lord' of  hosts  he 
is  the  King  of  Glory.     Psahn.  23—1,  and  7  to  10. 

Which  in  his  times  he  shall  show,  who  is  the  Blessed  and  only  Mighty,  the 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords.     1.  Tim.  6 — 15. 

And  he  hath  on  his  garment  and  on  his  thigh  written:  King  of  kings,  and 
Lord  of  lords.     Apocal.  19 — 16. 

Christ,  the  Image  of  God. 

In  whom  the  god  of  this  world  hath  blinded  the  minds  of  mibelievers; 
that  the  light  of  the  gospel  of  the  glory  of  Christ,  who  is  the  image  of  God, 
should  not  shine  unto  them.     2.  Cor.  4 — 4. 

Christ,  the  Light  of  the  Oentiles  and  of  the  World. 

0  house  of  Jacob,, come  ye,  and  let  us  walk  in  the  light  of  the  Lord. 
Isa.  2 — 5. 

The  people  that  walked  in  darkness,  have  seen  a  great  light:  to  them  that 
dwelt  in  the  region  of  the  shadow  of  death,  hght  is  risen.     Ibid.  9 — 2. 

1  the  Lord  have  called  thee  in  justice,  and  taken  thee  by  the  hand,  and 
preserved  thee.  And  I  have  given  thee  for  a  covenant  of  the  people,  for  a 
light  of  the  Gentiles.    Ibid.  42—6. 

And  he  {tlie  Lord)  said:  It  is  a  small  tiling  that  thou  shouldst  be  my  ser- 
vant to  rise  up  the  tribes  of  Jacob,  and  to  convert  the  dregs  of  Israel.  Be- 
hold, I  have  given  thee  to  be  the  hght  of  the  Gentiles,  that  thou  mayst  be 
my  salvation  even  to  the  farthest  part  of  the  earth.     Ibid.  49 — 6. 

Arise,  be  enlightened,  O  Jerusalem:  for  thy  light  is  come,  and  the  glory 
of  the  Lord  is  risen  upon  thee.     Ibid.  60 — 1. 

Thou  shalt  no  nnore  have  the  sun  for  thy  Light  by  day,  neither  shall  the 
brightness  of  the  moon  enlighten  thee:  but  the  Lord  shall  be  unto  thee  for  an 
everlasting  hght,  and  thy  God  for  thy  glory.     Ibid.  60 — 19. 

The  people  that  sat  in  darkness,  saw  great  light:  and  to  them  that  sat  in 
the  region  of  the  shadow  of  death,  Ught  is  sprung  up.    Matth.  4 — 16. 

A  light  to  the  revelation  of  the  CJentiles,  and  the  glory  of  thy  people  of 
Israel.    Luke.  2—32. 

In  him  was  life;  and  the  life  was  the  light  of  men.    John.  1 — 4. 

And  again  Jesus  spoke  to  them,  saying:  I  am  the  light  of  the  world:  he 
that  followeth  me,  walketh  not  in  darkness,  but  shall  have  the  light  of  life.  . 
Ibid.  8—12. 

As  long  as  I  am  in  the  world,  I  am  the  light  of  the  world.    Ibid,  9 — 5. 

I  the  light  am  come  into  the  world;  that  whosoever  believeth  in  me  may 
not  remain  in  darkness.  Ibid.  12 — 46. 

And  the  city  needeth  not  sun  nor  moon  to  shine  in  it:  for  the  glory  of 
Qod  hath  enlightened  it:  and  the  Lamb  is  the  lamp  thereof.    Aix>cal.  21 — 28. 

Christ,  the  True  Pastor. 

He  shall  feed  his  flock  like  a  shepherd:  he  shall  gather  together  the  lambs 


CHRIST.  125 

with  his  arm,  and  shall  take  them  up  in  his  bosom:  and  he  himself  shall  carry 
them  that  are  with  young.     Isa.  40 — 11. 

And  he  shall  stand,  and  feed  in  the  strength  of  the  Lord,  in  the  height  of 
the  name  of  the  Lord  his  God:  and  they  shall  be  converted;  for  now  shall  he 
be  magnified  even  to  the  ends  of  the  earth.     Micheas.  5 — 4. 

And  Jesus  saith  to  them:  You  will  aU  be  scandahzed  in  me  this  night: 
for  it  is  written:  I  will  strike  the  shepherd;  and  the  sheep  shall  be  dispersed. 
Mark.  14—27. 

I  am  the  good  shepherd.  The  good  shepherd  giveth  his  life  for  his  sheep. 
John.  10—11. 

Now  the  God  of  peace,  who  brought  again  from  the  dead  the  great  pastor 
of  the  sheep,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  the  blood  of  the  everlasting  testament. 
Hebr.  13—20. 

For  you  were  as  sheep  going  astray:  but  you  are  now  converted  to  the 
pastor  and  bishop  of  your  souls.     1 .  Peter,  2 — 25. 

And  when  the  Prince  of  pastors  shall  appear,  you  shall  receive  a  never- 
fading  crown  of  glory.     Ibid.  5 — 4. 

Christ  Taught  and  Preached. 

From  that  time  Jesus  began  to  preach,  and  to  say:  Do  penance,  for  the 
kingdom  of  heaven  is  at  hand.  Matth.  4—17.  See  Chap.  5,  for  the  sei-mon  on 
the  mount. 

And  Jesus  went  about  all  Galilee,  teaching  in  their  synagogues,  and 
preaching  the  gospel  of  the  kingdom;  and  healing  all  diseases  and  infirmities 
among  the  people.     Ibid.  4 — 23. 

And  after  that  John  was  deUvered  up,  Jesus  came  into  Gahlee,  preaching 
the  gospel  of  the  kingdom  of  God.     Mark.  1 — 14. 

Christ  Healed  the  Sick. 


And  Jesus  went  about  all  Galilee, — healing  all  diseases  and  infirmities 
among  the  people.  And  his  fame  went  throughout  all  Syria,  and  they 
brought  to  him  all  sick  people  that  were  taken  with  divers  diseases  and  tor- 
ments, and  such  as  were  possessed  by  devils,  and  lunatics,  those  that  had  the 
palsy,  and  he  healed  them.     Matth.  4 — 23,  24. 

And  behold,  they  brought  to  him  a  man  sick  of  the  palsy,  lying  on  a  bed. 
And  Jesus,  seeing  their  faith,  said  to  the  man  sick  of  the  palsy:  Son,  be  of 
good  heart,  thy  sins  are  forgiven  thee.     Ibid.  9 — 2. 

And  behold,  a  woman,  who  was  troubled  with  an  issue  of  blood  twelve 
years,  came  behind  him,  and  touched  the  hem  of  his  garment.  *  *  But 
Jesus  turning  about,  and  seeing  her,  said:  Take  coiu-age,  daughter:  thy  faith 
hath  made  thee  whole.  And  the  woman  was  made  whole  from  that  hovu*. 
Ibid.  9—20  and  23. 

And  when  he  was  come  to  the  house,  the  blind  men  came  to  him.  And 
Jesus  saith  to  them:  Do  you  believe  that  I  can  do  this  unto  you  ?  They  say  ta 
him.  Yea,  Lord.  Then  he  touched  their  eyes,  saying:  According  to  your 
faith,  be  it  done  unto  you.  And  their  eyes  were  opened:  and  Jesus  strictly 
charged  them,  saying:  See  that  no  man  know  #.    Ibid.  9 — 28  to  80. 


126  CHRIST. 

Christ  is  Transfigured. 

And  he  was  transfigured  before  them.  And  Ms  face  did  shine  as  the  sun: 
and  his  garments  became  white  as  snow.     Matth.  17 — 2. 

And  after  six  days  Jesus  taketh  with  him  Peter  and  James  and  John; 
and  leadeth  tliem  up  into  a  high  momitaui  apart  by  themselves;  and  was 
transfigured  before  them.  And  Ms  garments  became  sMning,  and  exceeding 
wMte  as  snow,  so  as  no  fuller  on  earth  can  make  wMte.     Mark.  9 — 1,  2. 

And  wMlst  he  prayed,  the  appearance  of  his  countenance  was  altered: 
and  his  raiment  became  white  and  sliimng.     Luke.  9 — 29. 

^  Christ  was  Betrayed  by  Judas. 

(See  Betrayal  of  Judas.) 
Christ  Suffered. 

O  God  my  God,  look  upon  me:  why  hast  thou  forsaken  me?  Psalm. 
21—2. 

Say  to  the  faint-hearted:  Take  courage,  and  fear  not:  behold,  your  God 
wiU  bring  the  revenge  of  recompense:  God  Mmself  will  come,  and  will  save 
you.     Isa.     35 — 4.     See  whole  Chapter. 

And  after  sixtj^-two  weeks  Christ  shall  be  slain:  and  the  people  that  shall 
deny  him  shall  not  be  his.  And  a  people  with  tkeir  leader  that  shall  come, 
shall  destroy  the  city  and  the  sanctuary:  and  the  end  thereof  shall  be  waste; 
and  after  the  end  of  the  war  the  appointed  desolation.     Dan.  9 — 26. 

From  that  time  forth  Jesus  began  to  show  to  his  disciples,  that  he  must 
go  to  Jerusalem,  and  suffer  many  things  from  the  ancients  and  the  scribes 
and  the  cMef  priests,  and  be  put  to  death,  and  the  third  day  rise  again. 
Matth.     16—21. 

But  I  say  to  you,  that  EUas  has  already  come;  and  they  knew  him  not, 
but  have  done  unto  him  whatsoever  they  had  a  mind.  So  also  the  Son  of 
man  shall  sviffer  from  them.     Ibid.  17 — 12. 

And  while  they  abode  together  in  Galilee,  Jesus  said  to  them:  The  Son  of 
man  shall  be  betrayed  into  the  hands  of  men:  and  they  shall  kUl  him:  and 
the  third  day  he  shall  rise  again.  And  they  were  troubled  exceedingly. 
Ibid.     17—31,  22. 

Behold,  we  go  up  to  Jerusalem:  and  the  Son  of  man  shall  be  betrayed  to 
the  chief  priests  and  to  the  Scribes:  and  they  shall  condemn  him  to  death;  and 
shall  deUver  him  to  the  Gentiles  to  be  mocked,  and  to  be  scourged,  and  to  be 
crucified.     Ibid.  20—18,  19. 

But  those  tMngs  wMch  God  had  foretold  by  the  mouth  of  all  the  prophets, 
that  his  Christ  should  suffer,  he  hath  so  fulfilled.    Acts.  3 — 18. 

And  the  place  of  the  Scripture,  wMch  he  read,  was  this:  As  a  sheep  he 
was  led  to  the  slaughter:  and  like  a  lamb  without  a  voice  before  his  sheajrer, 
so  opened  he  not  his  mouth.    Ibid.  8 — 32. 

He  that  spared  not  even  his  own  Son,  but  delivered  him  up  for  us  all,  how 
hath  he  not  also,  with  liim,  given  us  all  things?    Rom.  8—32. 

For  imto  this  you  have  been  called:  because  Christ  also  suffered  for  us, 
leaving  you  an  example,  that  you  should  follow  his  steps.    1.  Peter.  2 — 21. 

Christ,  therefore,  having  suffered  in  the  flesh,  be  you  also  armed  with  the 


CHRIST.  13T 

same  thought:  for  he  that  hath  suffered  in  the  flesh,  hath  ceased  from  sins. 
Ibid.  4—1. 

Wherefore  Jesus  also,  that  he  might  sanctify  the  people  with  his  own 
blood,  suffered  without  the  gate.     Hebr.  13 — 12. 

Christ  Crucified. 

And  they  gave  him  wine  to  drink  mingled  with  gall.  And  when  he  had 
tasted,  he  would  not  drink.  And  after  they  had  crucified  him,  they  divided 
his  garments,  casting  lots.     Matth.  27 — 34,  35. 

And  the  Angel  answering  said  to  the  women:  Fear  not  you:  for  I  know 
that  you  seek  Jesus  who  was  crucified.     Ibid.  28 — 5. 

And  when  they  were  come  to  the  place,  which  is  called  Calvary,  they 
crucified  him  there.     Luke.  23 — 33. 

If  we  are  examined  this  day  concerning  the  good  deed  done  to  the  infirm 
man,  hy  what  means  he  hath  been  made  whole;  be  it  known  to  you  all,  and 
to  aU  the  people  of  Israel,  that  in  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  of 
Nazareth,  whom  you  crucified,  whom  God  hath  raised  from  the  dead,  even 
by  him  doth  this  man  stand  here  before  you  whole.    Acts.  4 — 9,  10. 

For  I  judge  not  myself  to  know  any  thing  among  you,  but  Jesus  Christ, 
and  him  crucified.     1.  Cor.  2 — 2. 

Christ's  Passion  Predicted  and  Prefigured, 

He  said  to  him:  Take  thy  only  begotten  Son  Isaac,  whom  thou  lovest, 
and  go  into  the  land  of  vision:  and  there  thou  shalt  offer  him  for  a  holocaust 
upon  one  of  the  mountains  which  I  will  show  thee.  *  *  And  he  took  the 
wood  for  the  holocaust,  and  laid  it  upon  Isaac  his  son:  and  he  himself  carried 
in  his  hands  fire  and  a  sword.     Gen.  22 — 2  and  6. 

Upon  which  they  came  to  Moses,  and  said:  We  have  sinned,  because  we 
have  spoken  against  the  Lord  and  thee:  pray  that  he  may  take  away  these 
serpents  from  us.  And  Moses  prayed  for  the  people  rand  the  Lord  said  to 
him:  Make  a  brazen  serpent,  and  set  it  up  for  a  sign:  whosoever  being 
struck  sliaU  look  on  it,  shall  five.  Moses  therefore  made  a  brazen  serpent, 
and  set  it  up  for  a  sign:  wliich  when  they  that  were  bitten  looked  upon,  they 
were  healed.     Num.  21 — 7  to  9. 

They  have  dug  my  hands  and  feet.  They  have  numbered  all  my  bones. 
And  they  have  looked  and  stared  upon  me.  They  parted  my  garments 
amongst  them;  and  upon  my  vesture  they  cast  lots.     Psalm.  21 — 17  to  19. 

He  was  offered  becavise  it  was  his  own  mil,  and  he  opened  not  his  mouth: 
he  shall  be  led  as  a  sheep  to  the  slaughter,  and  shall  be  dumb  as  a  lamb  before 
his  shearer,  and  he  shall  not  open  his  mouth.     Isa.  53 — 7. 

And  after  sixty-two  weeks  Christ  shall  be  slain.     Dan.  9 — 26. 

But  Jesus  answered,  and  said:  You  know  not  what  you  ask.  Can  you 
drink  of  the  chalice  that  I  shall  drink  ?    Matth.  20—22. 

And  as  Moses  hfted  up  the  serpent  in  the  desert,  so  must  the  Son  of  man 
be  lifted  up:  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him  may  not  perish,  but  may  have 
life  everlasting.     John.  3--14,  15. 

Jesus,  therefore,  said  to  them:  When  you  shall  have  lifted  up  the  Son 
of  man,  then  shall  you  know  that  I  am  he,  and  that  I  do  nothing  of  myself; 
but  as  the  Father  hath  taught  me.     Ibid.  8 — 28. 


128  CHRIST. 

Christ  Died  on  Account  of  Our  Sins,  and  was  Buried. 

And  the  others  said:  Stay;  let  us  see  whether  Ehas  will  come  to  deliver 
him.  And  Jesus  again  crjdng  with  a  loud  voice,  yielded  up  the  Ghost.  *  * 
He  went  to  Pilate,  and  begged  the  body  of  Jesus.  Then  Pilate  commanded 
that  the  body  should  be  delivered.  And  Joseph  taking  the  body,  wrapped  it 
up  in  a  clean  hnen  cloth;  and  laid  it  in  his  own  new  monmnent,  which  he 
had  hewed  out  in  a  rock.     Matth.  27 — 49,  50,  58,  59,  60. 

And  when  they  had  fulfilled  all  things  that  were  written  by  him,  taking 
him  down  from  the  tree,  they  laid  him  in  a  sepulchre.     Acts.  13 — 29. 

Eor  in  that  he  died  to  sin,  he  died  once:  but  in  that  he  liveth,  he  hveth 
unto  God.     Rom.  6 — 10. 

For  to  this  end  Christ  died,  and  rose  again:  that  he  might  be  Lord  both 
of  the  dead  and  of  the  living.     Ibid.  14 — 9. 

For  I  delivered  to  you  first  of  all,  which  I  also  received:  how  that  Christ 
died  for  our  sins,  according  to  the  Scriptures:  and  that  he  was  buried;  and 
that  he  rose  again  the  thu*d  day,  according  to  the  Scriptures.    1.  Cor,  15 — 3,  4. 

Christ  Descended  into  Hell. 

(See  Limbo.) 

Christ  Rose  the  Third  Day  from  the  Dead. 

Because  thou  wilt  not  leave  my  soul  in  hell;  nor  Avilt  thou  give  thy  holy 
one  to  see  corruption.     Psalm.  15 — 10. 

He  is  not  here;  for  he  is  risen,  as  he  said:  Come  and  see  the  place  where 
the  Lord  was  laid.     Matth.  28 — 6. 

For  as  yet  they  knew  not  the  Scripture,  that  he  must  rise  again  from  the 
dead.    John.   20—9. 

Whom  God  hath  raised  up,  having  loosed  the  sorrows  of  heU,  as  it  was 
impossible  that  he  should  be  detained  by  it.  *  *  Foreseeing  he  spoke  of  the 
resurrection  of  Christ,  for  neither  was  he  left  in  hell,  neither  did  liis  flesh  see 
corruption.  This  Jesus  hath  God  raised  up  again,  whereof  we  are  all  wit- 
nesses.    Acts.  2 — 24,  31,  32. 

Him  God  raised  up  the  third  day,  and  gave  him  to  be  made  manifest, 
not  to  all  the  iDeople,  but  to  witnesses  preordained  of  God,  even  to  us,  who  eat 
and  drank  with  him  after  he  rose  again  from  the  dead.    Ibid.  10 — 40,  41. 

Who  is  he  that  shall  condenm  ?  Chiist  Jesus  who  died,  yea,  who  rose  also 
again,  who  is  at  the  right  hand  of  Gtod,  who  also  maketh  intercession  for  us. 
Rom.  8—34. 

For  to  tliis  end  Christ  died,  and  rose  again:  that  he  might  be  Lord  both 
of  the  dead  and  of  the  living.     Ibid.  14 — 9. 

Be  mindful  that  the  Lord  Jesus  Clirist  is  risen  from  the  dead,  of  the  seed 
of  David,  according  to  my  gospel,  in  which  I  labour  even  unto  chains,  as  an 
evil  doer.     2.  Tim.  2—8,  9. 

Now  the  Lord  prepared  a  great  fish  to  swallow  up  Jonas:  and  Jonas  was 
in  the  belly  of  the  fish  three  days  and  three  nights.    Jonas.  2 — 1. 

But  he  answering,  said  to  them:  An  evil  and  adulterous  generation  seek- 

-  eth  for  a  sign:  and  a  sign  shall  not  be  given  it,  but  the  sign  of  Jonas  the 

prophet.    For  as  Jonas  was  in  the  whale's  belly  three  days  and  three  nights: 


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so  shall  the  Son  of  man  be  in  the  heart  of  the  earth  three  days  and  three 
nights.     Matth.  13—39,  40. 

For  as  Jonas  was  a  sign  to  the  Ninivites,  so  shall  the  Son  of  man  also  be 
to  this  generation.     Luke.  11 — 30. 

And  he  began  to  teach  them,  that  the  Son  of  man  must  suffer  many 
things,  and  be  rejected  by  the  ancients.and  by  the  high  priests,  and  the  Scribes, 
and  be  killed;  and  after  three  days  rise  again.     Mark.  8 — 31. 

And  he  taught  his  disciples,  and  said  to  them:  The  Sou  of  man  shall  be 
deUvered  into  the  hands  of  men:  and  they  shall  kill  him:  and  after  that  he  is 
killed,  he  shall  rise  again  the  third  day.     Ibid.  9 — 30. 

Jesus  answered,  and  said  to  them:  Destroy  this  temple;  and  in  three  days 
I  will  raise  it  up.     John.  2 — 19. 

Christ  Ascended  into  Heaven. 

And  the  Lord  Jesus,  after  he  had  spoken  to  them,  was  taken  up  into 
heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God.    Mark.  16 — 19. 

And  he  led  them  out  as  far  as  to  Bethania:  and  liftmg  up  his  hands,  he 
blessed  them.  And  it  came  to  pass,  whilst  he  blessed  them,  that  he  departed 
from  them,  and  was  carried  up  to  heaven.     Luke.  24 — 50,  51. 

And  no  man  hath  ascended  into  heaven,  but  he  that  descended  from 
heaven,  the  Son  of  man,  who  is  in  heaven.     John.  3 — 13. 

And  when  he  had  said  these  things,  while  they  looked  on,  he  was  raised 
up:  and  a  cloud  received  him  out  of  their  sight.  And  whilst  they  were  be- 
holding liim  gomg  up  to  heaven,  behold,  two  men  stood  by  them,  in  white  gar- 
ments.    Acts.  1 — 9,  10. 

Wherefore  he  saith:  Ascending  on  high,  he  led  captivity  captive:  he  gave 
gifts  to  men.     Ephes.  4 — 8. 

Having,  therefore,  a  great  high-priest  who  hath  penetrated  the  heavens, 
Jesus  the  Son  of  God;  let  us  hold  fast  our  confession.     Hebr.  4 — 14. 

Christ  is  God  and  Son  of  God  from  all  Eternity. 

The  Lord  possessed  me  in  the  beginning  of  his  ways,  before  he'  made  any- 
thing from  the  beginning.  I  was  set  up  from  eternity,  and  of  old  before  the 
«arth  was  made.  The  depths  were  not  as  yet,  and  I  was  already  conceived; 
neither  had  the  fountains  of  waters  as  yet  sprung  out:  the  mountains  with 
their  huge  bulk  had  not  as  yet  been  established:  before  the  hills  I  was  brought 
forth:  he  had  not  yet  made  the  earth,  nor  the  rivers,  nor  the  poles  of  the 
world.  When  he  prepared  the  heavens,  I  was  present;  when  with  a  certain 
law  and  compass  he  enclosed  the  depths:  when  he  established  the  sky  above, 
and  poised  the  fountains  of  waters:  when  he  compassed  the  sea  with  its 
bounds,  and  set  a  law  to  the  waters  that  they  should  not  pass  their  hmits: 
when  he  balanced  the  foundations  of  the  earth:  I  was  with  him  forming  aU 
things.     Prov.  8— 22  to  30. 

And  thou,  Bethlehem  Ephrata,  art  a  little  one  among  the  thousands  of 
Juda:  out  of  thee  shaU  he  come  forth  unto  me  that  is  to  be  the  ruler  in  Is- 
rael: and  his  going  forth  is  from  the  beginning,  from  the  days  of  eternity. 
JVIicheas.  5 — 2. 

In  the  begmning  was  the  Word,  and  the  Word  was  with  God,  and  the 


130  CHRIST. 

Word  was  God.    The  same  was  in  the  beginning  with  God.     John.  1—1,  2. 

I  am  one  that  give  testimony  of  myself;  and  the  Father  that  sent  me 
giveth  testimony  of  me.     Ibid.  8 — 18. 

And  now  glorify  thou  me,  O  Father,  with  thyself,  with  the  glory  which 
I  had  with  thee,  before  the  world  was.     Ibid.  17 — 5. 

Father,  I  will  that  where  I  am,  they  also  whom  thou  hast  given  me,  may 
be  with  me;  that  they  may  see  my  glory,  which  thou  hast  given  me:  because 
thou  hast  loved  me  before  the  foundation  of  the  world.     Ibid.  17 — 24. 

The  invisible  God,  the  first  born  of  every  creature:  for  in  him  were  all 
things  created  in  the  heaven  and  on  earth,  visible  and  invisible,  whether 
thrones,  or  dominations,  or  principalities,  or  powers:  all  things  were  created 
by  him,  and  in  him:  and  he  is  before  all;  and  by  him  all  things  consist. 
Coloss.  1—15  to  17. 

Christ,  the  Mediator,  Reconciler,  and  Advocate. 

No  man  can  come  to  me,  except  the  Father,  who  hath  sent  me,  draw  liim: 
and  I  will  raise  him  up  at  the  last  day.    John.  6 — 44. 

Jesus,  therefore,  said  to  them  again:  Amen,  amen,  I  say  to  you,  I  am  the 
door  of  the  sheep.     Ibid.  10 — 7. 

Jesus  saith  to  liim;  I  am  the  way,  and  the  truth,  and  the  Ufe.  No  man 
Cometh  to  the  Father,  but  by  me.     Ibid.  14 — 6. 

Nor  is  their  salvation  in  any  other.  For  there  is  no  other  name  under 
heaven  given  to  men,  whereby  we  must  be  saved.     Acts.  4 — 12. 

Being  justified  gratis  by  his  grace  through  the  redemption  that  is  in  Christ 
Jesus,  whom  God  had  set  forth  to  be  a  propitiation  through  faith  in  his  blood, 
to  the  showing  of  his  justice,  for  the  remission  of  past  sins.     Rom.  3 — 24,  25. 

Who  is  he  that  shall  condemn  ?  Christ  Jesus  who  died,  yea.  who  rose  also 
again,  who  is  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  who  also  maketh  intercession  for  us. 
Ibid.  8—34. 

Now  a  mediator  is  not  of  one:  but  God  is  one.     Galat.  3 — 20. 

My  little  children,  these  things  I  wi-ite  to  you,  that  you  may  not  sin.  But 
if  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  advocate  with  the  Father,  Jesus  Christ  the  just: 
and  he  is  the  propitiation  for  our  sins;  and  not  for  ours  only,  but  also  for 
those  of  the  whole  world.     1,  John.  2—1,  2. 

Christ  Sits  at  the  Right  Hand  of  God  the  Father. 

The  Lord  said  to  my  Lord:    Sit  thou  at  my  right  hand.    Psalm.  109 — 1. 

And  the  Lord  Jesus,  after  he  had  spoken  to  them,  was  taken  up  into 
heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God.    Mark.  16 — 19. 

But  hereafter  the  Son  of  man  shall  be  sitting  on  the  right  hand  of  the 
power  of  God.     Luke.  22—69. 

But  he  being  full  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  looking  up  steadfastly  to  heaven,  saw 
the  glory  of  God,  and  Jesus  standing  at  the  riglit  hand  of  God.  And  he  said: 
Behold,  I  see  the  heavens  oijened,  and  the  Son  of  man  standing  at  the  right 
hand  of  God.     Acts.  7 — 55. 

Therefore,  if  you  be  risen  with  Christ,  seek  the  things  that  are  above; 
where  Christ  is  sitting  at  the  right  hand  of  God.     Coloss.  3 — 1. 

Let  all  the  earth  be  moved  at  his  presence.  Say  ye  among  the  Gentiles: 
The  Lord  liath  reigned.     For  he  hath  corrected  the  world,  which  shall  not  be 


CHRIST.  131 

moved:  he  will  judge  the  people  with  justice.     Psalm.  95 — 9,  10. 

For  the  Son  of  man  shall  come  in  the  glory  of  his  Father  with  his  Angels: 
and  then  will  he  render  to  every  man  acjcording  to  his  works.     Matth.  16 — 37. 

And  then  shall  appear  the  sign  of  the  Son  of  man  in  heaven:  and  then 
shall  all  the  tribes  of  the  earth  mourn;  and  they  shall  see  the  Son  of  man 
coming  in  the  clouds  of  heaven  with  great  power  and  majesty.     Ibid.  24 — 30. 

For  as  the  lightning,  that  lighteneth  from  under  heaven, — so  shall  the 
Son  of  man  be  in  his  day.     Luke.  17 — 24. 

And  there  shall  be  signs  in  the  sun,  and  in  the  moon,  and  in  the  stars: 
and  upon  the  earth  distress  of  nations,  by  reason  of  the  confusion  of  the  roar- 
ing of  the  sea  and  of  the  waves.     Ibid.  21 — 25. 

For  neither  doth  the  Father  judge  any  man;  but  hath  committed  all 
judgment  to  the  Son.     John.  5 — 22. 

Who  also  said:  Ye  men  of  Galilee,  why  stand  you  looking  up  to  heaven? 
This  Jesus,  who  is  taken  up  from  you  into  heaven,  so  shall  he  come  as  you 
have  seen  him  going  into  heaven.     Acts.  1 — 11. 

And  he  commanded  us  to  preach  to  the  people,  and  to  testify  that  it  is  he 
who  hath  been  appointed  by  God  to  be  the  judge  of  the  living  and  of  the 
dead.     Ibid.  10—42. 

I  charge  thee  before  God  and  Jesus  Christ,  who  shall  judge  the  living  and 
the  dead,  by  his  coming,  and  his  kingdom.     3.  Tim.  4 — 1. 

Who  shall  render  an  account  to  him,  who  is  ready  to  judge  the  living  and 
the  dead.     1.  Peter.  4 — 5. 

Behold,  he  cometh  with  the  clouds:  and  every  eye  shall  see  him,  and  they 
that  piei'ced  him.  And  all  the  tribes  of  the  earth  shall  bewail  themselves  be- 
cause of  him:  Even  so:  Amen.     Apocal.  1 — 7. 

All  Things  are  Subjected  to  Christ  by  God  the  Father. 

All  things  are  delivered  to  me  by  my  Father.  And  no  one  knoweth  the 
Son  but  the  Father:  neither  doth  any  one  know  the  Father,  but  the  Son,  and 
he  to  whom  the  Son  will  reveal  him.     Matth.  11 — 37. 

And  Jesus  coming,  spoke  to  them,  saying:  All  power  is  given  to  me  in 
heaven  and  in  earth.     Ibid.  28 — 18. 

The  Father  loveth  the  Son:  and  he  hath  given  all  things  into  his  hand. 
John.  3—35. 

As  thou  hast  given  him  power  over  all  flesh,  that  he  may  give  life  ever- 
lasting to  all  whom  thou  hast  given  him.     Ibid.  17 — 3. 

And  he  hath  put  all  things  under  his  feet;  and  hath  made  him  head  over 
all  the  church.     Ephes.  1 — 22. 

All  Things  u'cre  Created  by  Christ. 

All  things  were  made  by  him:  and  ^^dthout  him  was  made  nothing  that 
was  made.    John.  1 — 3. 

For  in  him  were  all  things  created  in  heaven  and  on  earth,  visible  and  in- 
visible, whether  thrones,  or  dominations,  or  principalities, or  powers:  all  things 
were  created  by  him,  and  in  him:  and  he  is  before  all;  and  by  him  all  things 
consist.     Coloss.  1 — 16,  17. 

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133  CHRIST. 

Chi'ist*Lives  for  all  Eternity. 

The  Lord  hath  sworn,  and  he  will  not  repent:  Thou  art  a  priest  for  ever 
according  to  the  order  of  Melchisedech.     Psalm.  109 — 4. 

His  empire  shall  be  multipUed;  and  there  shall  be  no  end  of  peace:  he 
shall  sit  upon  the  throne  of  David,  and  upon  liis  kmgdom;  to  establish  it  and 
strengthen  it  with  judgment  and  with  justice,  from  henceforth  and  for  ever. 
Isa.  9—7.  • 

And  he  gave  him  power,and  glory,and  a  kingdom:  and  all  peoples,  tribes, 
and  tongues  shall  serve  him:  his  power  is  an  everlasting  power  that  shall 
not  be  taken  away;  and  his  kingdom  that  shall  not  be  destroyed.  Dan.  7 — 14. 

We  have  heard  out  of  the  law.  that  Clirist  abideth  for  ever:  and  how 
sayest  thou:  The  Son  of  man  must  be  lifted  up?  ^Tio  is  this  Son  of  man? 
John.  12— S4. 

Christ,  a  Lion. 

Weep  not:  behold,  the  lion  of  the  tribe  of  Juda,  the  root  of  David,  hath 
conquered  to  open  the  book.     Apocal.  5 — 5. 

Christ  One  tvith  the  Father. 

Do  you  not  believe,  that  I  am  in  the  Father,  and  the  Father  in  me  ?  The 
words  that  I  speak  to  you,  I  speak  not  of  myself.  But  the  Father  who  abideth 
in  me.  he  doth  the  works.  Beheve  you  not  that  I  am  in  the  Father,  and  the 
Father  in  me?  John.  14— 10,  11. 

I  and  the  Father  are  one.     Ibid.  10 — 30. 

In  that  day  you  shall  know  that  I  am  in  my  Father,  and  you  in  me,  and 
I  in  you.     Ibid.  14-20. 

That  they  may  all  be  one,  as  thou.  Father,  in  me,  and  I  in  thee,  that 
they  also  may  be  one  in  us;  that  the  world  may  beUeve  that  thou  hast  sent 
me.    Ibid.  17—21. 

To  Those  Who  Say:  ChHst  is  Here  or  There  we  are  Not  to  Oive  Credence. 

Then  if  any  man  shall  say  to  you:  Lo,  here  is  Christ,  or  there,  do  not  beUeve 
him.  For  there  shall  arise  false  christs,  and  false  prophets:  and  shall  show 
great  signs  £ind  wonders,  insomuch  as  to  deceive  (if  it  were  possible)  even  the 
elect.    Matth.  24—23.  24. 

And  they  will  say  to  you:  Lo  here,  and  lo  there.  Go  ye  not  after,  nor 
follow  them:  for  as  the  hghtning,  that  lighteneth  from  imder  heaven,  shineth 
unto  the  part  that  are  under  heaven,  so  shall  the  Son  of  man  be  in  liis  day. 
Luke.  17—23,  24. 

Christ  Knows  all  Things. 

Now  we  know  that  thou  knowest  all  things,  and  that  for  thee  it  is  not 
needful  that  any  man  ask  thee:  in  this  we  believe  that  thou  earnest  forth  from 
God.    John.  16—30. 

He  saith  to  liim  the  third  time :  Simon  son  of  John,  lovest  thou  me  ?  Peter 


CHRIST.  133 

was  grieved,  because  he  said  to  him  the  third  time,  Lovest  thou  me  ?  And  he 
said  to  him:  Lord,  thou  knowest  all  things:  thou  knowest  that  I  love  thee. 
Ibid.  21—17. 

ChHst  Reputes  What  is  Done  to  Christians  as  Done  to  Himself. 

O  Sion,  flee  thou  that  dwellest  with  the  daughter  of  Babylon:  for  thus 
saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  After  the  glory  he  hath  sent  me  to  the  nations  that 
have  robbed  you:  for  he  that  toucheth  you,  toucheth  the  apple  of  my  eye. 
Zach.  2—7,  8. 

He  that  despiseth  the  poor,  reproacheth  his  maker;  and  he  that  rejoiceth 
at  another  man's  ruin,  shall  not  be  unpunished.     Prov.  17 — 5. 

He  that  receiveth  a  prophet  in  the  name  of  a  prophet,  shall  receive  the 
reward  of  a  prophet:  and  he  that  receiveth  a  just  man  in  the  name  of  a  just 
man,  shall  receive  the  reward  of  a  just  man.  And  whosoever  shall  give  to 
drink  to  one  of  these  little  ones,  a  cup  of  cold  water  only  in  the  name  of  a 
disciple,  Amen,  I  say  to  you,  he  shall  not  lose  his  reward.     Matth.  10 — 41,42. 

And  he  that  shall  receive  one  such  little  child  in  my  name,  receiveth  me. 
Ibid.  18—5. 

For  I  was  hungry  and  you  gave  "me  to  eat:  I  was  thirsty,  and  j'^ou  gave 
me  to  drink:  I  was  a  stranger,  and  you  took  me  in;  naked,  and  you  clothed 
me;  sick,  and  you  visited  me:  I  was  in  prison,  and  you  came  to  me.  Ibid. 
25—35. 

He  that  heareth  you,  heareth  me:  and  he  that  despiseth  you,  despiseth  me. 
And  he  that  despiseth  me,  despiseth  him  that  sent  me.     Luke.  10 — 16. 

He  therefore  that  despiseth  these  things,  despiseth  not  man,  but  God;  who 
also  hath  given  his  holy  Spirit  in  us.     1.  Thess.  4 — 8. 

CHRISTIANS. 
The  Faithful,  called  Christians. 

And  Barnabas  went  to  Tarsus,  to  seek  Saul:  whom  when  he  had  found  he 
brought  to  Antioch.  And  they  conversed  there  in  the  church  a  whole  year: 
and  they  taught  a  great  multitude,  so  that  at  Antioch  the  disciples  were  first 
named  Christians.     Acts,  11 — 25,  26. 

Then  Agrippa  said  to  Paul:  In  a  little  thou  persuadest  me  to  become  a 
Christian.  And  Paul  said:  I  would  to  God  that,  both  in  little  and  in  much, 
not  only  thou,  but  also  all  that  hear  me  this  day,  should  become  such  as  I  also 
am,  except  these  chains.     Ibid.  26 — 28,  29. 

Christians  called  Saints,  because  They  Professed  Christianity. 

And  giving  her  his  hand,  he  raised  her  up.  And  when  he  had  called  the 
saints  and  the  widows,  he  presented  her  alive.     Acts.  9 — 41. 

To  all  that  are  at  Rome,  the  beloved  of  God,  called  to  be  saints.  Grace  to 
you  and  peace  from  God  our  Father,  and  from  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Roni. 
1—7. 

Communicating  to  the  necessities  of  the  saints:  pursuing  hospitality. 
Ibid.  12—13. 

But  now  I  shall  go  to  Jerusalem,  to  minister  to  the  saints.     Ibid.  15 — 25. 


134  CHRIST. 

Salute  Philologus,  and  Julia.  Nereus,  and  his  sister,  and  Olympias:  and 
all  the  saints  who  are  with  them.     Ibid.  16 — 15. 

To  the  chiu'ch  of  Grod  that  is  at  Corinth,  to  them  that  are  sanctified  in 
Christ  Jesus,  called  to  he  saints,  with  all  that  invoke  the  name  of  oiu-  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  in  every  place  of  theirs  and  onvs.     1.  Cor.  1 — 2. 

Dare  any  of  you,  having  a  matter  against  another,  go  to  law,  before  the 
unjust,  and  not  before  the  saints  ?    Ibid.  6 — 1. 

For  he  ib  not  the  God  of  dissension,  but  of  peace:  as  also  I  teach  in  all  the 
churches  of  the  saints.     Ibid.  14 — 33. 

Paul,  an  apostle  of  Jesus  Clu-ist  by  the  will  of  God,  and  Timothy  our 
brother:  to  the  church  of  God  that  is  at  Corinth,  with  all  the  saints  who  ai-e 
in  all  Achaia.     2.  Cor.  1 — 1. 

All  the  saints  salute  you.     Ibid.  13 — 12. 

Paul,  an  apostle  of  Jesus  Christ  by  the  will  of  God,  to  all  the  saints  who 
are  at  Ephesus.     Ephes.  1 — 1. 

To  me,  the  lea.st  of  all  the  saints,  is  given  this  grace,  to  preach  among 
the  Gentiles  the  unsearchable  riches  of  Christ.  *  *  You  may  be  able  to 
comprehend,  with  all  the  saiuts,  what  is  the  bre:idth,  and  length,  and  height, 
and  depth.     Ibid.  3—8  and  18. 

Salute  all  yoiu"  prelates,  and  all  the  saints.  The  brethren  of  Italy  salute 
you.     Hebr.  13—24. 

False  Christians. 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  GUxl  in  vain:  for  the  Lord 
will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that  shall  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  his  God  in 
vain.     Exod.  20—7. 

But  whosoever  shall  deny  me  before  men,  I  will  also  deny  him  before  my 
Father.     Matth.  10—33. 

Then  the  servants  of  the  ma-ster  of  the  house  came,  and  said  to  him: 
Master,  didst  thou  not  sow  good  seed  in  thy  field  ?  from  whence  then  hatli  it 
cockle?  And  he  said  to  them:  An  enemy  hath  done  this.  And  the  servants 
said  to  liim:  Wilt  thou  that  we  go  and  gather  it  up?  And  he  said:  No;  lest, 
while  ye  gather  up  the  cockle,  you  root  up  the  wheat  also  together  with  it. 
Let  both  grow  until  the  harvest:  and  in  the  time  of  the  harvest,  I  will  say  to 
the  reapers:  Gather  up  first  the  cockle,  and  bind  it  into  bimdles  to  bum;  but 
gather  the  wheat  into  my  bam.     Ibid.  13 — 27  to  SO. 

They  confess  that  they  know  God,  but  in  their  dee<ls  they  deny  him  ;  be- 
ing abominable,  and  incredulous,  and  to  everj'  gooti  work  reprobate.  Titus. 
1—16. 

Thou  believest  that  there  is  one  God.  Thou  doest  -well:  the  devils  also 
believe,  and  tremble.  But  wilt  thou  know,  O  vain  man,  that  faith  without 
works  is  dead  ?    James.  2 — 19,  20. 

And  you,  giving  all  diligence,  join  with  yom-  faith,  virtue;  and  with  vir- 
tue, knowledge;  and  with  knowledge,  abstinence:  and  with  abstinence,  pa- 
tience; and  with  patience,  piety;  and  with  piet)%  brotherly  love:  and  with 
brotherly  love,  charity.  For  if  these  things  be  with  you,  and  abound,  they 
\vill  make  you  to  be  neither  empty,  nor  unfruitful  in  the  knowledge  of  our 
Loi-d  Jesus  Christ.  For  he  that  liath  not  these  thii.gs  with  him,  is  bUnd,  and 
groping,  forgetting  his  being  purged  from  his  old  sins.     2.  Peter.  1 — 5  to  9. 


CHURCH.  135 

If  we  say  that  we  have  fellowship  with  hini  (Christ),  and  walk  in  dark- 
ness, we  lie.  and  do  not  the  truth.     1.  John.  1 — 6. 

Christians  should  Live  as  Christ  Lived. 

For  I,  through  the  law,  am  dead  to  the  law.  that  I  may  live  to  God;  with 
Christ  I  am  nailed  to  the  ci-oss.     Galat.  2 — 19. 

But  if  we  walk  in  the  light,  as  he  also  is  also  in  the  light:  we  have  fellow- 
ship one  towards  another,  and  the  blood  of  Jesus  Christ  his  Son  cleanseth  us 
from  all  sin.     1.  John.  1 — 7. 

He  that  saith  he  abideth  in  him.  ought  himself  also  to  walk,  even  as  he 
walked.     Ibid.     2—6. 

And  every  man  that  hath  this  hope  in  him,  sanctifieth  himself,  as  he  also 
is  holy.     Ibid.  3 — 3. 

Christians  tvill  Live  in  Christ. 

If  any  man  minister  to  me.  let  him  follow  me:  and  where  I  am,  there  also 
shall  my  minister  be.  If  any  man  minister  to  me,  him  will  my  Father  honor. 
John  12—26. 

In  my  Father's  house  there  are  many  mansions:  If  not,  I  would  have  told 
you :  because  I  go  to  prepare  a  place  for  you^  And  if  I  shall  go,  and  prejiare 
a  place  for  you,  I  will  come  again,  and  \\ill  take  you  to  myself;  that  where  I 
am,  you  also  may  be.     Ibid.  14 — 2,  3. 

Father.  I  will  that  where  I  am.  they  also  whom  thou  hast  given  me,  may 
be  with  me:  that  they  may  see  my  glory,  which  thou  hast  given  me:  because 
thou  hast  loved  me  before  the  foundation  of  the  world.     Ibid.  17 — 24. 

•        CHURCH. 

Church,  taken  for  a  Material  Temple. 

And  aftei-wards  all  the  people  were  called  together;  and  they  prayed  all 
the  night  long  within  the  church,  desiring  help  of  the  God  of  Israel.  Judith. 
6—21. 

In  the  churches  bless  ye  God  the  Lord,  from  the  fountains  of  Israel. 
Psalm.  67—27. 

The  enemy  hath  put  out  his  hand  to  aU  her  desirable  things:  for  she  hath 
seen  the  Gentiles  enter  into  her  sanctuary,  of  whom  thou  gavest  command- 
ment that  they  should  not  enter  into  thy  church.     Lamentations.    1 — 10. 

Let  women  keep  silence  in  the  churches:  for  it  is  not  permitted  to  them  to 
speak,  but  to  be  subject,  as  also  the  law  saith.     1.  Cor.  14 — 34. 

For  first  of  all  I  hear  that  when  you  come  together  in  the  church,  there 
are  divisions  among  you,  and  in  part  I  believe  it.     Ibid.  11 — 18. 

Church  taken  for  the  Society  of  the  Faithful,  both  Good  and  Bad. 

If  any  man  be  not  expiated  after  this  rite,  his  soul  shall  perish  out  of  the 
midst  of  the  church:  because  he  hath  profaned  the  sanctuary  of  the  Lord, and 
was  not  sprinkled  with  the  water  of  purification.     Num.  19 — 20. 

And  making  a  sedition,  they  said:  Would  God  we  had  perished  among 


136  CHURCH. 

our  brethren  before  the  Lord.  Why  have  you  brought  out  the  church  of  the 
Lord  into  the  wilderness,  that  both  we  and  our  cattle  should  die.  Ibid. 
20—3, 4. 

And  all  this  assembly  shall  know,  that  the  Lord  saveth  not  with  the 
sword  and  spear:  for  it  is  his  battle,  and  he  will  deliver  you  into  our  hands. 
1.  Kings.  17—47. 

And  the  king  turned  his  face,  and  blessed  all  the  assembly  of  Israel:  for 
all  the  assembly  of  Israel  stood.     3.  Kings.  8 — 14. 

And  king  David  said  to  all  the  assembly:  Solomon  my  son,  whom  alone 
God  hath  chosen,  is  as  yet  young  and  tender:  and  the  work  is  great;  for  a 
house  is  prepared  not  for  man,  but  for  God.     1.  Paral.  29 — 1. 

And  the  altar  of  brass,  which  Beseleel  the  son  of  Uri  the  son  of  Hiu*  had 
made,  was  there  before  the  tabernacle  of  the  Lord:  and  Solomon  and  all  the 
assembly  sought  it.     2.  Paral.  1—5. 

With  thee  is  my  praise  in  a  great  church:  I  wUl  pay  my  vows  in  the  sight 
of  them  that  fear  him.     Psalm.  21 — 26. 

My  foot  hath  stood  in  the  direct  way:  in  the  churches  I  will  bless  thee,  O 
Lord.    Psalm.  25—12. 

I  will  give  thanks  to  thee  in  a  great  church;  I  will  praise  thee  in  a  strong 
people.     Psalm.  34 — 18. 

And  let  them  exalt  him  m  the  church  of  the  people:  and  praise  him  in 
the  chaii- of  the  ancients.     Psalm.  106—32. 

And  I  say  to  thee:  That  thou  art  Peter,  and  upon  this  rock  I  will  build 
my  church;  and  the  gates  of  hell  shall  not  prevail  against  it.    Matth.  16 — 18. 

(Note. — Thou  art  Peter,  etc.  As  St.  Peter,  by  divine  revelation,  here 
made  a  solemn  profession  of  his  faith  in  the  divinity  of  Christ;  so,  in  recom- 
pense of  this  faith  and  profession,  our  Lord  here  declares  to  him  the  dignity 
to  which  he  is  pleased  to  raise  him,  namely,  that  he  to  whom  he  had  already 
given  the  name  of  Peter,  signifying  a  Ii(^k,  (John.  1 — 42.)  should  be  a 
rock  indeed,  of  invincible  strength  for  the  support  of  the  church,  in  which 
building  he  shovdd  be,  next  to  Christ  himself,  the  chief  foimdaticm  stone,  in 
quality  of  chief  pastor,  ruler  and  governor;  and  should  have  accordingly,  all 
fullness  of  ecclesiastical  power,  signified  by  the  keys  of  the  kingdom  of 
heaven.) 

And  there  came  great  fear  upon  the  whole  Clmrch,  and  upon  all  that 
heard  these  things.    Acts,  5 — 11. 

All  the  churches  of  Christ  salute  you.     Rom.  16—16. 

Caius.  ray  host,  and  the  whole  church,  saluteth  you.     Ibid.  16 — 23. 

And  God,  indeed,  hath  set  some  in  the  church,  first  apostles,  secondly 
prophets,  thirdly  teachers,  after  that  miracles,  then  the  graces  of  healings, 
helps,  governments,  kinds  of  tongues,  interpretations  of  speeches.    1.   Cor. 

12—28. 

And  you  also  know,  O  Philippians,  that  in  tlie  Ix^ginning  of  the  gospel, 
when  I  departed  from  Macedonia,  no  church  communicated  to  me  as  concern- 
ing giving  and  receiving,  but  you  only.     Philip.  4—15. 

And  he  (Christ)  is  the  head  of  the  body,  the  church;  who  is  the  beginning, 
the  first-born  from  the  dead;  that  in  all  things  he  may  hold  the  primacy. 
Coloss.  1—18. 

But  if  a  man  know  not  how  to  rule  his  own  hbuse,  how  shall  he  take  care 
of  the  church  of  God  ?    1.  Tim.  3—5. 

Is  any  man  sick  among  you  ?    Let  him  bring  in  the  priests  of  the  church. 


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and  let  them  pray  over  him,  anointing  him  with  oil,  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord.    Jaaaaes.  5 — 14. 

Church,  taken  for  a  Particular  Congregation. 

And  the  king  turned  his  face,  and  olessed  all  the  assembly  of  Israel. 
3.  Kings.  8—14. 

The  Church,  indeed,  had  peace  throughout  all  Judea  and  Galilee  and 
Samaria,  and  was  increased,  walking  in  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  and  was  filled 
with  the  consolation  of  the  Holy  Ghost.    Acts.  9 — 31. 

And  when  Peter  was  come  up  to  Jeiiisalem,  they  who  w  ere  of  the  circum- 
cision disputed  against  him.     Ibid.  11 — 2. 

And  at  the  same  time  Herod  the  king  stretched  forth  his  hands  to  afflict 
some  of  the  church.     Ibid.  12 — 1. 

Now  there  were  in  the  church,  which  was  at  Antioch,  prophets  and 
teachers,  among  whom  was  Barnabas,  and  Simon  who  was  called  Niger,  and 
Lucius  of  Cyrene,  and  Manahen  who  was  the  foster-brother  of  Herod  the 
tetrarch,  and  Saul.     Ibid.  13 — 1. 

And  sending  from  Miletus  to  Ephesus,  he  (Paul)  called  the  ancients  of  the 
church.     Ibid.  20—17. 

And  I  commend  to  you  Phebe,  our  sister,  who  is  in  the  ministry  of  the 
church  that  is  in  Cenchrea;  that  youreceiv^  her  in  the  Lord,  as  becometh 
saints.     Rom.  16 — 1,  2. 

Now  concerning  the  collections  that  are  made  for  the  saints,  as  I  have 
given  order  to  the  churches  of  Galatia,  so  do  you  also.     1.  Cor.  16 — 1. 

Now  we  make  known  to  you,  brethren,  the  grace  of  God,  that  hath  been 
given  in  the  churches  of  Macedonia.     2.  Cor.  8 — 1. 

The  church  which  is  in  Babylon,  elected  together,  saluteth  you.  1.  Peter 
5—13. 

To  the  Angel  of  the  church  of  Ephesus,  write.    Apocal.  2 — 1. 

Church,  taken  for  the  Prelates  and  Ecclesiastical  Superiors. 

And  if  he  will  not  hear  them,  tell  the  church.  And  if  he  will  not  hear 
the  church,let  him  be  to  thee  as  the  heathen  and  the  publican.     Matth.  18 — 17. 

Take  heed  to  yourselves,  and  to  all  the  flock,  over  which  the  Holy  Ghost 
hath  placed  you  bishops,  to  rule  the  church  of  God,  which  he  hath  purchased 
with  his  own  blood.     Acts.  20 — 28. 

The  Church  is  One  and  Visible, — Prefigured  by  the  One  and  Visible  Ark  of  Noe. 

Make  thee  an  ark  of  timber  planks:  thou  shalt  make  little  rooms  in  the 
ark,  and  thou  shalt  pitch  it  within  and  without.     Gen.  6 — 14. 

Who  in  time  past  had  been  incredulous,  when  they  waited  for  the  pa- 
tience of  God  in  the  days  of  Noe,  when  the  ark  was  a  building:  in  which  a  few, 
that  is,  eight  souls,  were  saved  by  water.     1.  Peter.  3 — 20. 

Keep  the  unity  of  the  Spirit  in  the  bond  of  peace.  One  body,  and  one 
Spirit;  as  you  are  called  in  one  hope  of  your  vocation.  One  Lord,  one  faith, 
one  baptism.  One  God  and  Father  of  all,  who  is  above  all,  and  through  all, 
and  in  us  all.     Ephes.  4 — 3  to  6. 


138  CHURCH. 

Hie  Church  Prefigxired  by  the  Holy  City  of  JerusaJeni. 

And  I  John,  saw  the  holy  city  the  New  Jerusalem  coming  down  from  God 
out  of  heaven,  prepared  as  a  bride  adorned  for  her  husband.    Apocal.  21 — 2. 

TJie  Church  Prefigured  by  an  Inclosed  Garden. 

My  sister,  my  spouse,  is  a  garden  inclosed,  a  garden  inclosed,  a  fountain 
sealed  up.     Canticle  of  Canticles.  4 — 12. 

The  Church  Prefi^red  by  a  Vineyard. 

Thou  hast  brought  a  vineyard  out  of  Egypt:  thou  hast  cast  out  the  Gen- 
tiles, and  planted  it.     Psalm.  79 — 9. 

Many  pastors  have  destroyed  my  vineyard,  they  have  trodden  my  por- 
tion under  foot:  they  have  changed  my  delightful  portion  into  a  desolate  wil- 
derness.    Jerem.  12 — 10. 

The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  Uke  to  a  master  of  a  family,  who  went  out 
early  in  the  morning  to  hu'e  labourers  into  his  vineyard.     Matth.  20 — 1. 

And  he  began  to  speak  to  them  in  parables:  A  man  planted  a  vineyard, 
and  made  a  hedge  round  it,  and  dug  a  place  for  the  wine-vat,  and  built  a 
tower,  and  let  it  to  husbandmen,  and  went  into  a  far  country.     Mark.  12 — 1. 

The  Church  Compared  to  a  Ship. 

And  going  up  into  one  of  the  ships,  that  was  Simon's  he  desired  him  to 
thrust  out  a  little  from  the  land.  And,  sitting  down,  he  taught  the  multitudes 
out  of  the  ship.     Luke.  5 — 3. 

TJie  Church,  a  Net  Containing  Good  and  Bad  FisJies. 

Again,  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  to  a  net  cast  into  the  sea,  and 
gathering  together  of  all  kind  of  fishes:  which,  when  it  was  filled,  they  drew 
out,  and  sitting  by  the  shore,  they  chose  out  the  good  into  the  vessels:  but 
the  bad  they  cast  forth.  So  shall  it  be  at  the  end  of  the  world.  Tlie  Angels 
shall  go  out,  and  shall  separate  the  wicked  from  the  just.  Matth.  13 — 47 
to  49. 

The  Church,  a  Field. 

Another  parable  he  proposed  to  them,  saying:  The  kingdom  of  heaven 
is  likened  to  a  man  that  sowed  good  seed  in  his  field.     Matth.  13 — 24. 

Tlie  Church,  the  Ghround  of  TYuth,  Cannot  Err. 

And  I  say  to  thee:  That  thou  art  Peter,  and  upon  this  rock  I  will  build 
my  church;  and  the  gates  of  hell  shall  not  prevail  against  it.    Matth.  16 — 18. 

Teaching  them  to  obser\'e  all  things  whatsoever  I  have  commanded  you; 
and,  behold,  I  am  with  you  all  days,  even  to  the  consummation  of  the  world. 
Ibid.  2&-20. 

But  I  have  prayed  for  thee  {Peter),  that  thy  faith  fail  not:  and  thou  being 


CHURCH.  139 

once  converted,  confirm  thy  brethren.     Luke.  22 — 32. 

And  I  will  ask  the  Father,  and  he  shall  give  you  another  Paraclete,  that 
he  may  abide  with  you  for  ever.     John.  14 — 16. 

But  when  he,  the  Spirit  of  truth,  shall  come,  he  will  teach  you  all  truth: 
for  he  shall  not  speak  of  himself:  but  what  things  soever  he  shall  hear,  he 
shall  speak:  and  the  things  that  are  to  come,  he  will  show  you.     Ibid.  16 — 13. 

(Note. — Teach  you  all  truth.  Here  the  Holy  Ghost  is  promised  to  the 
apostles  and  their  successors,  in  order  to  teach  them  all  truth,  and  preserve 
them  from  error.) 

But  if  I  tarry  long,  that  thou  mayst  know  how  thou  oughtest  to  be- 
have thyself  in  the  house  of  God,  which  is  the  church  of  the  living  God, 
the  pillar  and  ground  of  the  truth.     1.  Tim.  8 — 15. 

Infallibility  and  Authority  of  the  Church. 

The  heavens  shall  confess  thy  wonders,  O  Lord;  and  thy  truth  in  the 
church  of  the  saints.     Psalm.  88 — 6. 

For  his  mercy  is  confirmed  upon  us:  and  the  truth  of  the  Lord  remaineth 
for  ever.     Psalm.  116 — 2. 

The  Church,  the  City  ivhich  Christ  Built. 

I  have  raised  him  up  to  justice,  and  I  will  direct  all  his  ways:  he  shall 
build  my  city,  and  let  go  my  captives,  not  for  ransom,  nor  for  presents,  saith 
the  Lord  the  God  of  hosts.     Isa.  45—13. 

This  is  my  covenant  with  them,  saith  the  Lord:  My  spirit  that  is  in  thee, 
and  my  words  that  I  have  put  in  thy  mouth,  shall  not  depart  out  of  thy 
mouth,  nor  out  of  the  mouth  of  thy  seed,  nor  out  of  the  mouth  of  thy  seed's 
seed,  saith  the  Lord,  from  henceforth  and  for  ever.     Ibid.  59 — 21. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  I  am  returned  to  Sion,  and  I  will  dwell  in 
the  midst  of  Jerusalem:  and  Jerusalem  shall  be  called  the  city  of  truth,  and 
the  Mountain  of  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the  sanctified  Mountain.     Zach.  8 — 3. 

I  have  prayed  for  thee,  {Peter)  that  thy  faith  fail  not.     Luke.  22 — 32. 

Then  Jesus  said  to  those  Jews  that  believed  him :  If  you  continue  in  my 
word,  you  shall  be  my  disciples  indeed :  and  you  shall  know  the  truth,  and 
the  truth  shall  make  you  free.     John.  8 — 31,  32. 

The  Spirit  of  truth,  whom  the  world  cannot  receive;  because  it  seeth  him 
not,  nor  knoweth  him:  but  you  shall  know  him;  because  he  shall  abide  with 
you,  and  shall  be  in  you.  I  will  not  leave  you  orphans:  I  will  come  to  you. 
Ibid.  14—17,  18. 

I  have  yet  many  things  to  say  to  you:  but  you  cannot  bear  them  now. 
But  when  he,  the  Spirit  of  truth,  shall  come,  he  will  teach  you  all  truth;  for 
he  shall  not  speak  of  himself:  but  what  things  soever  he  shall  hear,  he  shall 
speak:  and  the  things  that  are  to  come,  he  will  show  you.     Ibid.  16 — 12,  13. 

The  church  of  the  living  God,  the  piUar  and  ground  of  the  truth.  1.  Tim. 
3—15. 

Visibility  of  the  Church. 

The  word  that  Isaias  the  son  Amos  saw  concerning  Juda  and  Jerusalem. 
And  in  the  last  days  the  mountain  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  shall  be  prepared. 


140  CHUECH. 

on  the  top  of  mountains,  and  it  shall  be  exalted  above  the  hills:  and  all  nations 
shall  flow  unto  it.  And  many  people  shall  go,  and  say:  Come  and  let  us  go 
up  to  the  mountain  of  the  Lord,  and  to  the  house  of  the  God  of  Jacob,  and  he 
will  teach  us  his  ways,  and  we  wiU  walk  in  his  paths:  for  the  law  shall  come 
forth  from  Sion,  and  the  word  of  the  Lord  from  Jerusalem.     Isa.  2 — 1  to  3. 

Look  upon  Sion  the  city  of  ovu"  solemnity:  thy  eyes  shall  see  Jerusalem,  a 
rich  habitation,  a  tabernacle  that  cannot  be  removed :  neither  shall  the  nails 
thereof  be  taken  away  for  ever;  neither  shaU  any  of  the  cords  thereof  be 
broken.  Because  only  there  oiu*  Lord  is  magnificent:  a  place  of  rivers,  very 
broad  and  spacious  streams:  no  ship  with  oars  shall  pass  by  it;  neither  shall 
the  great  gaUey  pass  through  it.     Ibid.  33 — 20,  21. 

Arise,  be  enlightened,  O  Jerusalem:  for  thy  light  is  come,  and  the  glory 
of  the  Lord  is  risen  upon  thee.  For  behold  darkness  shall  cover  the  earth, 
and  a  mist  the  people:  but  the  Lord  shall  arise  upon  thee,  and  his  glory  shall 
be  seen  upon  thee.  And  the  Gentiles  shall  walk  in  thy  light,  and  kings  in  the 
brightness  of  thy  rising.     Ibid.  60 — 1  to  3. 

You  are  the  hght  of  the  world.  A  city  that  is  set  on  a  mountain  cannot 
be  hid.  Neither  do  men  light  a  candle,  and  put  it  under  a  bushel,  but  upon  a 
candlestick,  that  it  may  give  light  to  all  that  are  in  the  house.  Matth.  5— 
14,  15. 

And  if  he  will  not  hear  them,  tell  the  church.  And  if  he  wUl  not  hear 
the  church,  let  liim  be  to  thee  as  the  heathen  and  the  pubUcan.    Ibid.  18 — 17. 

How  then  shall  they  call  on  him,  in  whom  they  have  not  believed  ?  Or 
how  shall  they  beUeve  him,  of  whom  they  have  not  heard  ?  And  how  shall 
they  hear,  without  a  preacher?    Rom.  10 — 14. 

The  Propagation  of  the  Visible  Church  throughout  the  World. 

And  he  shall  rule  from  sea  to  sea,  and  from  the  river  unto  the  ends  of 
the  earth.    Psalm.  71—8. 

Fear  not,  for  I  am  with  thee:'!  will  bring  thy  seed  from  the  east,  and 
gather  thee  from  the  west.  I  wiU  say  to  the  north:  Give  up:  and  to  the 
south:  Keep  not  back:  bring  my  sons  from  afar,  and  my  daughters  from  the 
ends  of  the  earth.    Isa.  43 — 5,  6. 

And  tills  gospel  of  the  kingdom  shall  be  preached  in  the  whole  world,  for 
a  testimony  to  all  nations:  and  then  shall  the  consummation  come.  Matth. 
24—14. 

It  is  a  small  thing  that  thou  shouldst  be  my  ser\'ant  to  raise  up  the  tribes 
of  Jacob,  and  to  convert  the  dregs  of  Israel.  Behold,  I  have  given  thee  to  be 
the  light  of  the  Gentiles,  that  thou  mayst  be  my  salvation  even  to  the  farthest 
part  of  the  earth.     Isa.  49 — 6. 

For  the  earth  shall  be"  filled,  that  men  may  know  the  glory  of  the  Lord,  as 
waters  covering  the  sea.    Habacuc.  2—14. 

But  I  say:  Have  they  not  heard  ?  Yes  verily  their  sound  went  over  all 
the  earth,  and  their  words  unto  the  ends  of  the  whole  world.    Rom.  10 — 18. 

The  Church  to  Endure  to  the  End  of  Time. 

This  is  my  covenant  with  them,  saith  the  Lord:  My  spirit  that  is  in  thee, 
and  my  words  that  I  have  put  in  thy  mouth,  shall  not  depart  out  of  thy 


CHURCH.  141 

mouth,  nor  out  of  the  mouth  of  thy  seed,  nor  out  of  the  mouth  of  thy  seed's 
seed,  saith  the  Lord,  from  henceforth  and  for  ever.     Isa.  59 — 21. 

Upon  thy  walls,  O  Jerusalem,  I  have  appointed  watchmen,  all  the  day 
and  all  the  night  they  shall  never  hold  their  peace.  You  that  are  mindful 
of  the  Lord,  hold  not  your  peace.     Ibid.  63 — 6.     See  Ibid.  83 — 20. 

But  in  the  days  of  those  kingdoms  the  God  of  heaven  will  set  i^p  a  king- 
dom that  shall  never  be  destroyed :  and  his  kingdom  shall  not  be  delivered 
up  to  another  people:  and  it  shall  break  in  pieces,  and  it  shall  consume  all 
these  kingdoms:  and  itself  shall  stand  for  ever.     Dan.  2 — 44. 

And  I  will  espouse  thee  to  me  for  ever:  I  will  espouse  thee  to  me  in 
justice,  and  judgment,  and  in  mercy,  and  in  commiserations.     Osee.  2 — 19. 

I  beheld  therefore  in  the  vision  of  the  night,  and  lo,  one  like  the  Son  of 
man  came  with  the  clouds  of  heaven,  and  he  came  even  to  the  ancient  of 
days:  and  they  presented  him  before  him.  And  he  gave  him  power,  and 
glory,  and  a  kingdom:  and  all  peoples,  tribes,  and  tongues  shall  serve  him: 
his  power  is  an  everlasting  power  that  shall  not  be  taken  away;  and  his  king- 
dom that  shall  not  be  destroyed.     Dan.  7 — 13,  14. 

He  shall  be  great,  and  shall  be  called  the  Son  of  the  most  High:  and  the 
Lord  God  shall  give  unto  him  the  throne  of  David  his  father:  and  he  shall 
reign  In  the  house  of  Jacob  for  ever.     Luke.  1 — 32. 

The  gates  of  hell  shall  not  prevail  against  it  (the  Church).     Matth.  16 — 18. 

And  this  gospel  of  the  kingdom  shall  be  preached  in  the  whole  world, 
for  a  testimony  to  all  nations:  and  then  shall  the  consiunmation  come.  Ibid. 
24—14. 

Teaching  them  to  observe  all  things  whatsoever  I  have  commanded  you; 
and,  behold,  I  am  with  you  all  days,  even  to  the  consummation  of  the  world. 
Ibid.  28—20. 

And  he  said  to  them:  Go  ye  into  the  whole  world,  and  preach  the  gospel 
to  every  creature.     Mark.  16 — 15. 

Sanctity  of  the  Church. 

Holiness  becometh  thy  house,  O  Lord,  unto  length  of  days.  Psalm.  92 — 5. 

That  being  delivered  from  the  hand  of  our  enemies,  we  may  serve  him 
without  fear,  in  holiness  and  justice  before  him  all  our  days.  Luke.  1 — 74,  75. 

Sanctify  them  in  truth.  Thy  word  is  truth.  As  thou  hast  sent  me  into 
the  world,  I  also  have  sent  them  into  the  world.  And  for  them  I  do  sanctify 
myself;  that  they  also  may  be  sanctified  in  truth.     John.  17 — 17  to  19. 

As  he  hath  chosen  us  in  him  before  the  foundation  of  the  world,  that  we 
should  be  holy  and  unspotted  in  his  sight  in  charity.     Ephes.  1 — 4. 

But  performing  the  truth  in  charity,  we  may  in  all  things  grow  up  in 
him  who  is  the  head,  Christ:  from  whom  the  whole  body,  compacted  and  fitly 
joined  together,  by  what  every  joint  supplieth,  according  to  the  operation  in 
the  measure  of  every  part,  making  increase  of  the  body,  unto  the  edifying  of 
itself  in  charity.     Ibid.  4 — 15. 

What  shall  it  profit,  my  brethren,  if  a  man  say  he  hath  faith,  but  hath  not 
works  ?  Shall  faith  be  able  to  save  liim  ?    James.  2 — 14. 

Chi'ist  also  loved  the  church,  and  delivered  himself  up  for  it,  that  he 
might  sanctify  it,  cleansing  it  by  the  laver  of  water  in  the  word  of  life;  that 
he  might  present  it  to  himself  a  glorious  church,  not  having  spot  or  wrinkle, 


143  CHURCH. 

nor  anj^  such  thing;  but  that  it  should  be  holy  and  without  blemish.  Ephes. 
5—2.5  to  27. 

Built  upon  the  foundation  of  the  apostles  and  prophets,  Jesus  Christ  him- 
self being  the  chief  Qorner-stone:  in  whom  all  the  building  framed  together 
groweth  into  a  holy  temple  in  the  Lord.     Ibid.  2—20,  21. 

Waiting  for  the  blessed  hope,  and  coming  of  the  glory  of  the  great  God, 
and  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ:  who  gave  himself  for  us,  that  he  might  redeem 
us  from  all  iniquity,  and  purify  unto  himself  a  people  acceptable,  pursuing 
good  works.  These  things  speak  and  exhort:  and  rebuke  with  all  authority. 
Let  no  man  despise  thee.     Titus.  2—13  to  15. 

But  you  are  a  chosen  generation,  a  royal  priesthood,  a  holy  nation,  a  pur- 
chased people:  that  you  may  declare  his  virtues,  who  hath  called  you  out  of 
darkness  into  his  admirable  light.     1.  Peter.  2—9. 

I  know  thy  works,  and  thy  labour,  and  thy  patience,  and  how  thou  canst 
not  bear  evil  men:  and  thou  hast  tried  them,  who  say  they  are  apostles,  and 
are  not,  and  hast  found  them  liars.     Apocal.  2 — 2. 

The  Church  should  be  Distinguished  by  Miracles. 

And  these  signs  shall  follow  them  that  beUeve:  In  my  name  they  shall 
cast  out  de-vils:  they  shall  speak  with  new  tongues:  they  shall  take  up  ser- 
pents: and  if  they  shall  drink  any  deadly  thing,  it  shall  not  hurt  them:  they 
shall  lay  their  hands  upon  the  sick,  and  they  shall  recover.     Mark.  16—17,  18. 

Do  you  not  believe,  that  I  am  in  the  Father,  and  the  Father  in  me?  The 
words  that  I  speak  k)  you,  I  speak  not  of  myself.  But  the  Father  who  abideth 
in  me.  he  doth  the  works.    John.  14 — 10. 

To  one  indeed,  by  the  Spirit,is  given  the  word  of  wisdom;  and  to  another, 
the  word  of  knowledge,  according  to  the  same  Spirit:  to  another,  faith  in  the 
same  Spirit:  to  another,  the  grace  of  healing  in  one  Spirit:  to  another, the  work- 
ing of  miracles:  to  another,  prophecy:  to  another,  the  discerning  of  spirits: 
to  another,  divers  kinds  of  tongues:  to  another,  interi)retation  of  speeches. 
But  all  these  things  one  and  the  same  Spirit  worketh.  di-s-iding  to  every  one 
according  as  he  will.     1.  Cor.  12 — 8  to  11. 

The  Church  should  he  Catholic. 

In  thy  seed  (i.  e.,  Christ,  as  St.  Paul  explains  to  the  Galatians,  Cliap.3 — 4.) 
shall  all  the  nations  of  the  earth  be  blessed.     G«n.  22—18. 

The  Lord  hath  said  tome:  Thou  art  my  son,  this  day  have  I  begotten  thee. 
Ask  of  me.and  I  will  give  thee  the  Gentiles  for  thy  inheritance,  and  the  ut- 
most parts  of  the  earth  for  thj^  jwssession.     Psalm.  2 — 7,  8. 

All  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall  remember,  and  shall  be  converted  to  the 
Lord:  and  all  the  kindreds  of  the  Gentiles  shall  adore  in  his  sight.  For  the 
kingdom  is  the  Lord's;  and  he  shall  have  dominion  over  the  nations.  Psalm. 
21—28,  29. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  even  to  the  going  down,  my  name  is  great 
among  the  Gentiles, — saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.     Malach,  1 — 11. 

And  this  gospel  of  the  kingdom  shall  be  preached  in  the  whole  world,  for 
a  testimony  to  all  nations.    Matth.  24 — 14. 

Go  ye,  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations.     Ibid.  38 — 19. 


CHURCH.  143 

Your  faith  is  spoken  of  in  the  whole  world.     Rom.  1 — 8. 

Verily  their  sound  went  over  all  the  earth,  and  their  words  unto  the  ends 
of  the  whole  world.     Ibid.  10—18. 

Their  sound  hath  gone  forth  into  all  the  earth:  and  their  words  unto  the 
ends  of  the  world.     Psalm.  18 — 5. 

For  the  hope  that  is  laid  up  for  you  in  heaven:  which  you  have  heard  in 
the  word  of  the  trutli  of  the  gospel:  which  is, come  to  you,  as  also  it  is  in  the 
whole  world,  and  bringeth  forth  fruit,  and  groweth,  even  as  it  doth  in  you, 
since  the  day  you  heard,  and  knew  the  grace  of  God  in  truth.     Coloss.  1 — 5,6. 

The  Church  should  be  Apostolic. 

And  I  (Christ)  say  to  thee:  That  thou  art  Peter;  and  upon  this  rock  I  will 
build  my  church.     Matth.  16 — 18. 

Built  upon  the  foundation  of  tlie  apostles  and  prophets,  Jesus  Christ  him- 
self being  the  chief  corner-stone.     Ephes.  2 — 20. 

And  some,  indeed,  he  gave  to  be  apostles,  and  some  prophets,  and  others 
evangelists,  and  others  pastors  and  teachers.  For  the  perfection  of  the  saints, 
for  the  work  of  the  nainistry,  unto  the  edification  of  the  body  of  Christ:  till  we 
all  meet  in  the  unity  of  faith,  and  of  the  knowledge  of  the  Son  of  God,  unto  a 
perfect  man,  unto  the  measure  of  the  age  of  the  fulness  of  Christ.  That  we 
may  not  now  be  children,  tossed  to  and  fro,  and  carried  about  with  everv 
wind  of  doctrine,  in  the  wickedness  of  men,  in  craftiness  by  which  they  lie  in 
wait  to  deceive.     Ibid.  4 — 11  to  14. 

The  Church  should  be  One  in  Doctrine, 

And  Jesus  knowing  their  thoughts,  said  to  them:  Every  kingdom  divided 
against  itself  shall  be  made  desolate:  and  every  city  or  house  divided  against 
itself  shall  not  stand.     Matth.  12 — 25. 

For  he  is  not  the  God  of  dissension,  but  of  peace:  as  also  I  teach  all  the 
churches  of  the  saints.     1.  Cor.  14 — 33. 

One  Lord,  one  faith.     Ephes.  4 — 5. 

Be  not  carried  away  with  various  and  strange  doctrines.     Hebr.  13 — 9. 

The  Church  should  have  a  Visible  Head,  and  a  Supreme  and  Infallible 

Judge. 

The  Church,  a  Kingdom. 
(See  also  Pope.) 

But  in  the  days  of  those  kingdoms  the  God  of  heaven  will  set  up  a  king- 
dom that  shall  never  be  destroyed. — And  itself  shall  stand  for  ever.  Dan. 
2—44. 

The  Church  Compared  to  a  Body. 

But  performing  the  truth  in  charity,  we  may  in  all  things  grow  up  in  him 
who  is  the  head,  Christ:  from  whom  the  whole  body,  compacted  and  fitly 
joined  together,  by  what  every  joint  supplieth,  according  to  the  operation  in 
the  measure  of  every  part,  making  increase  of  the  body,  unto  the  edifying  of 
itself  in  charity.     Ephes.  4 — 15,  16. 


144  CHURCH. 

And  I  will  give  to  thee  the  keys  of  the  kingdom  of  heaven:  And  whatso- 
ever thou  Shalt  bind  upon  earth,  it  shall  be  bound  also  in  heaven:  and  whatso- 
ever thou  Shalt  loose  upon  earth,  it  shall  be  loosed  also  in  heav-en.  Matth. 
16—19. 

The  Church,  the  Body  of  Christ. 

And  he  hath  put  all  things  under  his  feet;  and  hath  made  him  head  over 
all  the  church,  which  is  his  body,  and  the  fulness  of  him  who  is  filled  all  in 
all.     Ephes.  1—22,  23. 

For  the  husband  is  the  head  of  the  wife;  as  Christ  is  the  head  of  the 
■church.     He  is  the  Saviour  of  his  body.     Ibid.  5 — 23. 

Now  you  are  the  body  of  Christ,  and  members  of  member.  1.  Cor. 
13—27. 

The  Church  is  Boi-n  of  the  Faithful — Propagated  by  Sound  Doctrine. 

But  as  many  as  received  liim,  to  them  he  gave  power  to  be  made  the  sons 
of  God,  to  them  that  believe  in  his  name:  who  are  born,  not  of  blood,  nor  of 
the  will  of  the  flesh,  nor  of  the  will  of  man.  but  of  God.     John.  1 — 12,  13. 

For  whosoever  are  led  by  the  Spirit  of  God,  they  are  the  sons  of  God. 
Rom.  8—14. 

For  if  you  have  ten  thousand  iiistructors  in  Christ,  yet  not  many  fathers. 
For  in  Christ  Jesus  I  have  begotten  you  through  the  gospel.     1.  Cor.  4 — 15. 

My  little  cliildren,  of  whom  I  am  in  labour  again,  until  Christ  be  formed 
in'you.     Galat.  4 — 19. 

Paul,  a  servant  of  God,  and  an  apostle  of  Jesus  Christ,  according  to  the 
faith  of  the  elect  of  God,  and  the  acknowledging  of  the  truth,  which  is  accord- 
ing to  piety.     Titus.  1 — 1. 

I  beseech  thee  for  my  son  Onesimus,  whom  I  have  begotten  in  my 
cliains.     Philemon.    Verse.  10. 

For  of  his  own  will  hath  he  begotten  us  by  the  word  of  truth,  that  we 
might  be  some  beginning  of  his  creatures.    James.  1 — 18. 

Being  bom  again  not  of  corruptible  seed,  but  incorruptible  bj'  the  word 
of  God,  who  liveth  and  remaineth  forever.     1.  Peter.  1 — 33. 

Tlie  Faithful  should  Support  their  Priests  and  Pastors. 
(See  also  Preachers  of  the  Oospel.) 

Take  heed  thou  forsake  not  the  Levite  all  the  time  that  thou  livest  in  the 
land.    Deut.  13—19. 

And  the  Levite  that  is  within  thy  gates,  beware  thou  forsake  liim  not, be- 
cause he  hath  no  other  part  in  thy  possession.     Ibid.  14 — 27. 

We  give  you  also  to  undei-stand  concerning  all  the  priests,  and  the  Levites, 
and  the  singers,  and  the  ixtrters,  and  the  Nathinites,  and  ministers  of  the 
house  of  tliis  God,  that  you  have  no  authority  to  impose  toll,  or  tribute,  or 
custom  uix)n  them.     1.  Esdras.  7 — 24. 

The  workman  is  worthy  of  his  meat.     Matth.  10—10. 

For  if  the  Gentiles  have  been  made  partakers  of  their  spiritual  things: 
they  ought  also  ui  carnal  tilings  to  minister  to  them.    Rom.  15 — 37. 


CHURCH.  145 

Who  serveth  as  a  soldier  at  any  time,  at  his  own  charges  ?  Wlio  planteth 
a  vineyard,  and  eateth  not  of  the  fruit  thereof  ?  Who  feedeth  a  flock,  and 
eateth  not  of  the  milk  of  the  flock  ?  Speak  I  these  tilings  according  to  man  ? 
Or  doth  not  the  law  also  say  these  things  ?  For  it  is  written  in  the  law  of 
Moses:  Thou  shalt  not  muzzle  the  mouth  of  the  ox  thattreadeth  out  the  corn. 
Doth  God  take  care  for  oxen  ?  Or  doth  he  say  this  indeed  for  our  sakes  ?  For 
these  things  were  written  for  our  sakes:  that  he  that  plougheth  should  plow  in 
hope:  and  he  that  thresheth,  in  hope  to  receive  fruit.  If  we  have  sown  unto 
your  spiritual  things,  is  it  a  great  matter  if  we  reap  your  carnal  things  ?  If 
others  be  partakers  of  this  power  over  you,  why  not  we  rather?  1.  Cor. 
9—7  to  12. 

And  let  him  who  is  instructed  in  the  word  communicate  to  him  who  in- 
structeth  him,  in  all  good  things.     Galat.  6 — 6. 

I  beseech  you,  therefore,  brethren,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  by 
the  charity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  that  you  assist  me  in  your  prayers  for  me  to 
God.     Rom.  15—30. 

For  I  know  that  this  shall  turn  to  my  salvation  through  your  prayer,  and 
the  supply  of  the  spirit  of  Jesus  Christ.     Philip.  1 — 19. 

Be  instant  in  prayer;  watching  in  it  with  thanksgiving:  praying  withal 
for  us  also,  that  God  may  open  to  us  a  door  of  speech  to  speak  the  mystery  of 
Christ  (for  which  also  I  am  in  bands,)  that  I  may  make  it  manifest  as  I  ought 
to  speak.     Coloss.  4 — 2  to  4. 

For  the  rest,  brethren,  pray  for  us,  that  the  word  of  God  may  run  and 
may  be  glorified,  even  as  among  you.     2.  Thess.  3 — 1. 

The  Church  is  the  Spouse  of  Christ. 

Hearken,  O  daughter,  and  see,  and  incline  thy  ear:  and  forget  thy  people 
and  the  father's  house.  And  the  king  shall  greatly  desire  thy  beauty:  for  he 
is  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  him  they  shall  adore.     Psalm.  44 — 11,  12. 

And  I  swore  to  thee;  and  I  entered  into  a  covenant  with  thee,  saitli  the 
Lord  God :  and  thou  becamest  mine.     Ezech.  16 — 8. 

And  I  will  espouse  thee  to  me  for  ever:  and  I  will  espouse  thee  to  me  in 
justice,  and  judgment,  and  in  mercy,  and  in  commiserations.     Osee.  2 — 19. 

For  I  am  jealous  of  you  with  the  jealousy  of  God.  For  I  have  espoused 
you  to  one  husband,  that  I  may  present  you  as  a  chaste  virgin  to  Christ. 
2.  Cor.  11—2. 

Husbands,  love  your  wives,  as  Christ  also  loved  the  church,  and  delivered 
himself  up  for  it.  *  *  That  he  might  present  it  to  himself  a  glorious  church, 
not  having  spot  or  wrinkle,  nor  any  such  thing;  but  that  it  should  be  holy 
and  without  blemish.     Ephes.  5—25  and  27. 

Ijct  us  be  glad,  and  rejoice,  and  give  glory  to  him:  for  the  marriage  of  the 
Lamb  is  come,  and  his  wife  hath  prepared  herself.  And  to  her  it  hath  been 
granted,  that  she  should  clothe  herself  with  fine  linen,  glittering  and  white. 
Apocal.     19—7,  8. 

And  there  came  one  of  the  seven  Angels,  who  had  the  vials  full  of  the 
seven  last  plagues,  and  spoke  with  me,  saying:  Come,  and  I  will  show  thee 
the  bride,  the  wife  of  the  Lamb.  And  he  took  me  up  in  spirit  to  a  great  and 
high  mountain:  and  he  showed  me  the  holy  city  of  Jerusalem,  coming  down 
out  of  the  heaven  from  God.     Ibid.  21—9,  10. 


146  ^  CHURCH. 

Christ  is  the  Head  of  the  Church. 

Now  you  are  the  body  of  Christ,  and  members  of  member.  1.  Cor. 
12—37. 

And  he  hath  put  all  things  under  his  feet;  and  hath  made  him  head  over 
all  the  church,  which  is  his  body,  and  the  fulness  of  him,  who  is  filled  all  in 
all.     Ephes.  1—22,  23. 

But  i^erforming  the  truth  in  charity,  we  may  in  all  thhigs  grow  up  in  him 
who  is  the  head,  Cluist.     Ibid.  4 — 15. 

For  the  husband  is  the  head  of  the  wife;  as  Christ  is  the  head  of  the 
church.     He  is  the  Saviour  of  his  body.     Ibid.  5 — 23. 

And  he  is  the  head  of  the  body,  the  church;  who  is  the  beginnmg,  the 
first-bom  from  the  dead;  that  in  all  things  he  maj^  hold  the  primacy.  Coloss. 
1—18.     See  also  Ibid.  2—20. 

The  Members  of  the  Church  are  the  Faithful;  and  Tliey  are  Subject  to  the 

same  Head,  Christ,  and  to  His  Vicar,  of  whatever  Nation 

They  may  be,  whether  Jew  or  Gentile. 

And  other  sheep  I  have,  that  are  not  of  this  fold:  them  also  I  must  brmg; 
and  they  shall  hear  my  voice:  and  there  shall  be  made  one  fold  and  one  shep- 
herd.   John.  10—16. 

For  as  the  body  is  one,  and  hath  many  members:  and  all  the  members  of 
the  body,  whereas  they  ai'e  many,  yet  are  one  body:  so  also  iaClirist.  1.  Cor. 
12—12. 

That  the  Gentiles  should  be  co-heu-s,  and  of  the  same  body,  and  joint-par- 
takers of  his  promise  in  Christ  Jesus  by  the  gospel.     Ephes.  3 — 6, 

Sinners,  the  unjust  and  the  impious  are  also  members  of  the  Church.  The 
Church  is  compared  to  a  threshing  floor  on  which  is  found  chaff  and  wheat. 
See  Matth.  3 — 12.  It  is  compared  to  a  city  in  which  are  good  and  bad  citizens. 
Ibid.  5 — 14.  It  is  compared  to  a  body  ichich  Jias  various  members.  See  Rom. 
12 — 4.     And  to  a  net  in  which  are  all  kind  of  fishes: — 

The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  to  a  net  cast  into  the  sea,  and  gathering 
together  of  all  kind  of  fishes.     Matth.  13 — 47. 

It  is  compared  to  a  house  in  which  are : — Not  only  vessels  of  gold  and  of 
silver,  but  also  of  wood  and  of  earth;  and  some  indeed  unto  honour,  but  some 
unto  dishonour.     2.  Tim.  2 — 20. 

In  one  Spirit  were  we  all  baptized  into  one  body.     1.  Cor.  12—13. 

The  Keys  and  Power  Promised  to  the  Church. 

And  I  will  give  to  thee  the  keys  of  the  kingdom  of  heaven:  And  whatso- 
ever thou  shalt  bind  upon  earth,  it  shall  be  bound  also  in  heaven:  and  what- 
soever thou  shalt  loose  upon  earth,  it  shall  be  loosed  also  in  heaven.  Matth. 
16—19. 

TTie  Keys  Oiven  to  the  Church. 

Amen  I  say  to  you.  whatsoever  you  shall  bind  upon  earth,  shall  be  bound 
also  in  heaven:  and  whatsoever  you  shall  loose  upon  earth,  shall  be  loosed 
also  in  heaven.    Matth.  18 — 18. 


CHURCH.  14T 

And  he  said  to  them:  Receive  ye  the  Holy  Ghost:  whose  sins  you  shall  for- 
give, they  are  forgiven  them:  and  whose  you  shall  retain,  they  are  retained. 
John.  20—22,  23. 

The  Keys  Used. 
(See  Excommunication,  Confession.) 

And  if  he  will  not  hear  them,  tell  the  church.  And  if  he  will  not  hear 
the  church,  let  him  be  to  thee  as  the  heathen  and  the  publican.     Matth.  18 — 17. 

I,  indeed  absent  in  body,  but  present  in  spirit,  have  alreadj^  judged,  as 
though  I  were  present,  him  that  hath  so  done:  in  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  you  being  gathered  together,  and  my  spu-it,  with  the  power  of  our 
Lord  Jesus,  to  deliver  such  a  one  to  Satan  for  the  destruction  of  the  flesh, that 
the  spirit  may  be  saved  in  the  day  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.    1.  Cor.  5 — 3  to  5. 

Christ  Purchased  the  Church  with  His  Blood. 

Take  heed  to  yourselves,  and  to  all  the  flock,  over  which  the  Holy  Ghost 
hath  placed  you  bishops,  to  rule  the  chm'ch  of  God,  which  he  hath  purchased 
with  his  own  blood.     Acts.  20 — 28. 

For  you  are  bought  with  a  great  price.     1.  Cor.  6 — 20. 

But  now  in  Christ  Jesus,  you,  who  some  time  were  af ai*  off,  are  made  near 
by  the  blood  of  Christ.     Ephes.  2—13. 

In  whom  (Christ)  we  have  redemption  through  his  blood,  the  remission  of 
sins.     Coloss.  1 — 14. 

Neither  by  the  blood  of  goats,  or  of  calves,  but  by  his  own  blood,  entered 
once  into  the  sanctuary,  having  obtained  eternal  redemption.  Hebr.  9 — 12. 
See  also  1.  Peter.  1—19. 

And  from  Jesus  Christ,  who  is  the  faithful  witness,  the  first  begotten  of 
the  dead,  and  the  liriiice  of  the  kmgs  of  the  earth;  who  hath  loved  us,  and 
washed  us  from  our  sins  in  his  own  blood.     Apocal.  1 — 5. 

And  they  sung  a  new  canticle,  saying:  Thou  art  worthy,  O  Lord,  to  take 
the  book,  and  to  open  the  seals  thereof:  because  thou  wast  slain,  and  hast  re- 
deemed us  to  God,  in  thy  blood,  out  of  every  tribe,  and  tongue,  and  people, 
and  nation.     Ibid.  5 — 9.    ' 

God  Guards  and  Protects  his  Church. 

And  the  Lord  went  before  them  to  show  the  way  by  day  in  a  pillar  of  a 
cloud,  and  by  night  in  a  piUar  of  fii'e;  that  he  might  be  the  guide  of  their 
joiu-ney  at  both  times.  There  never  failed  the  pOlar  of  cloud  by  day,  nor  the 
pillar  of  fire  by  night,  before  the  people.     Exod.  13 — 31,  22. 

And  I  win  dweU  m  the  midst  of  the  children  of  Israel,  and  will  be  their 
God:  and  they  shall  know  that  I  am  the  Lord  their  God,  who  have  brought 
them  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  that  I  might  abide  among  them :  I  the  Lord  their 
God.     Ibid.  29—45,  46.     See  also  3,  Kings.  6—13. 

I  will  walk  among  you,  and  will  be  your  God.    Levit.  26 — 12. 

That  which  thou  art  eased  of:  (for  the  Lord  thy  God  walketh  in  the  midst 
of  thy  camp  to  deliver  thee,  and  to  give  up  thy  enemies  to  thee:)  and  let  thy 
camp  be  holy.     Deut.  23 — 14. 

10 


148  CIRCUMCISION. 

When  thou  shall  pass  through  the  waters  I  will  be  with  thee:  and  the  riv- 
ers shall  not  cover  thee:  when  thou  shalt  walk  in  the  fire,  thou  shalt  not  be 
burnt;  and  the  flames  shall  not  burn  in  thee:  for  I  am  the  Lord  thy  Grod,  the 
holy  One  of  Israel,  thy  Saviour.      Isa.  43 — 2,  3. 

And  thou,  my  servant  Jacob,  fear  not,  saith  the  Lord:  because  I  am  with 
thee;  for  I  will  consume  all  the  nations  to  which  I  liave  cast  thee  out:  but 
thee  I  will  consume:  I  will  correct  thee  in  judgment,  neither  will  I  spare  thee 
as  if  thou  wert  innocent.    Jerem.  46. — 28. 

Office  of  tJie  Church. 

In  the  churches  I  wUl  bless  thee,  O  Lord.     Psalm.  25 — 12. 

Sing  to  him  a  new  canticle,  sing  well  mito  him  with  aloud  noise.  Psalm. 
32—3. 

Offer  to  Grod  the  sacrifice  of  praise.    Psabn.  49 — 14. 

The  sacrifice  of  praise  shall  glorify  me.     Psalm.  49 — 23. 

Let  my  mouth  be  fiUed  with  praise,  that  I  may  sing  thy  glory:  thy  great- 
ness all  the  day  long.  *  *  My  lips  shall  greatly  rejoice,  when  I  shall  sing 
to  thee:  and  my  soul  which  thou  hast  redeemed.     Psalm.  70 — 8,  and  23. 

Se^en  times  a  day  I  have  given  praise  to  thee.     Psalm.  118—164. 

Praise  is  not  seemly  in  the  mouth  of  a  sinner:  For  wisdom  came  forth 
from  God:  For  praise  shaU  be  with  the  wisdom  of  Grod,  and  shall  abound  in  a 
faithful  mouth:  and  the  sovereign  Lord  will  give  praise  unto  it.  Eccli.  15 — 
9,  10. 

Now  therefore  with  the  whole  heart  and  mouth  praise  ye  him,  and  bless 
the  name  of  the  Ijord.     Ibid.  39 — 41. 

Thou  art  near,  O  Lord,  in  their  mouth  and  far  from  their  rei'^s.  Jerem. 
12—2. 

Let  us  lift  up  our  hearts  with  our  hands  to  the  Lord  in  the  heavens. 
Lamentations.  3 — 41. 

They  have  not  cried  to  me  with  their  heart:  but  they  howled  in  their 
beds.  Osee.  7—14. 

My  house  shall  be  called  the  house  of  prayer.    Matth.  21 — 13. 

And  they  were  continually  in  the  temple,  praising  and  blessing  God. 
Luke.  24—53. 

I  will  sing  with  the  spirit;  I  will  angalso  with  the  understanding.  1.  Cor. 
14—15. 

Speaking  to  yourselves  in  psalms  and  hymns,  and  spiritual  canticles, 
singing,  and  making  melody  in  your  hearts  to  the  Lord.    Ephes.  5 — 19. 

Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  abundantly,  in  all  wisdom,  teaching, 
and  admonishing  one  another  in  psalms,  hymns,  and  spiritual  canticles,  sing- 
ing in  grace  in  your  hearts  to  God.    Coloss.  3 — 16. 

Is  any  of  you  sad  ?  Let  him  pray.  Is  he  cheerful  in  mind }  Let  him  sing 
psalms.    James.  5—13. 

By  him,  therefore,  let  us  offer  the  sacrifice  of  praise  to  God  continually, 
that  is,  the  fruit  of  lips  confessmg  his  name.    Hebr.  18 — 15. 

CIRCUMCISION. 
Carnal,  and  Spiritual  Circumcision. 

And  he  circumcised  him  the  eighth  day,  as  God  had  commanded  him. 
Gen.  21-4. 


CIRCUMCISION.  149 

Immediately  Sephora  took  a  very  sharp  stone,  and  circumcised  the  fore- 
skin of  her  son,  and  touched  his  feet,  and  said :  A  bloody  spouse  art  thou  to 
me.     Exod.  4 — 25. 

On  the  eighth  day  the  infant  shall  be  circumcised.     Levit.  12 — 3. 

Circumcise  therefore  the  foreskin  of  your  heart,  and  stiffen  your  neck  no 
more.     Deut.  10—16. 

The  Lord  thy  God  will  circumcise  thy  heart,  and  the  heart  of  thy  seed; 
that  thou  mayst  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart  and  with  all  thy 
soul,  that  thou  mayst  live.     Ibid.  30 — 6. 

At  that  time  the  Lord  said  to  Josue:  Make  thee  knives  of  stone,  and  cir- 
cumcise the  second  time  the  children  of  Israel.     Josue.     5 — 2. 

Then  Achior  seeing  the  power  that  the  God  of  Israel  had  wrought,  leav- 
ing the  rehgion  of  the  Gentiles,  he  believed  God,  and  circumcised  the  flesh  of 
his  foreskin,  and  was  joined  to  the  people  of  Israel,  with  all  the  succession  of 
his  kindred  until  this  present  day.     Judith.  14 — 6. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  God:  No  stranger  uncircumcised  in  heart,  and  imcir- 
cumcised  in  flesh,  shall  enter  into  ray  sanctuary,  no  stranger  that  is  in  the 
midst  of  the  children  of  Israel.     Ezech.  44 — 9. 

Be  circumcised  to  the  Lord,  and  take  away  the  foreskins  of  your  hearts, 
ye  men  of  Juda,  and  ye  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem:  lest  my  indignation  come 
forth  like  fire,  and  burn,  and  there  be  none  that  can  quench  it:  because  of 
the  wickedness  of  your  thoughts.     Jereni.  4 — 4. 

To  whom  shall  I  speak  ?  and  to  whom  shall  I  testify,  that  he  may  hear  ? 
behold,  their  ears  are  uncircumcised,  and  they  cannot  hear;  behold,  the  word 
of  the  Lord  is  become  unto  them  a  reproach:  and  they  will  not  receive  it. 
Ibid.  6—10. 

Behold,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord,  and  I  will  visit  upon  every  one 
that  hath  the  foreskin  circumcised.     Ibid.  9 — 25. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  that  on  the  eighth  day  they  came  to  circumcise  the 
child:  and  they  called  him  by  his  father's  name  Zachary.     Luke.  1 — 59. 

And  after  eight  daj^s  were  accomplished  that  the  child  should  be  circum- 
cised, his  name  was  called  Jesus,  which  was  called  by  the  Angel,  before  he 
was  conceived  in  the  womb.     Ibid.  2 — 21. 

Therefore  Moses  gave  you  circumcision: — and  on  the  sabbath-day  you 
circumcise  a  man.     John.  7 — 22. 

And  he  gave  him  the  covenant  of  circumcision:  and  so  he  begot  Isaac, 
and  circumcised  him  the  eighth  day;  and  Isaac  Jacob;  and  Jacob  the  twelve 
patriarchs.    Acts.  7 — 8. 

And  some  coming  down  from  Judea,  taught  the  brethren:  That  unless 
you  be  circumcised  after  the  manner  of  Moses,  you  cannot  be  saved.  Ibid. 
15—1. 

Him  Paul  would  have  to  go  along  with  him:  and  taking  him,  he  circum- 
cised him,  because  of  the  Jews  who  were  in  those  places.  For  they  all  knew 
that  his  father  was  a  Gentile.     Ibid.  16 — 3. 

But  he  is  a  Jew,  that  is  one  inwardly:  and  the  circumcision  is  that  of  the 
heart,  in  the  spirit,  not  in  the  letter:  whose  praise  is  not  of  men  but  of  God. 
Rom.  2—29. 

Circumcision  is  nothing,  and  uncircumcision  is  nothing;  but  the  keeping 
of  the  commandments  oT  God.     1.  Cor.  7 — 19. 

For  we  are  the  circumcision,  who  serve  God  in  spirit,  and  glory  in  Christ 
Jesus,  not  having  confidence  in  the  flesh.     Philip.  3 — 3. 


150  CITY. 

In  whom  also  you  are  circumcised  \\ith  a  circumcision  not  made  by  hand 
in  the  despoiling  of  the  body  of  the  flesh,  but  in  the  cii'cumcision  of  Christ. 
Coloss.  2—11. 

CITY. 
Celestial  City, 

For  he  (Abraham)  looked  for  a  city  that  hath  foundations;  whose  builde 
and  maker  is  God.     Hebr.  11 — 10. 

But  you  are  come  to  mount  Sion,  and  to  the  city  of  the  living  God,  the 
heavenly  Jerusalem,  and  to  the  company  of  many  thousands  of  Angels.  Ibid. 
12—22. 

And  the  wall  of  the  city  had  twelve  foundations;  and  in  them,the  twelve 
names  of  the  twelve  apostles  of  the  Lamb.     Apocal.  21 — 14. 

And  the  foundations  of  the  wall  of  the  city  were  adorned  with  all  man- 
ner of  precious  stones.     Ibid.  21 — 19. 

And  the  city  needeth  not  sun  nor  moon  to  shine  in  it;  for  tlie  glory  of  God 
hath  enUghtened  it;  and  the  Lamb  is  the  lamp  thereof.  And  nations  shall 
walk  in  the  light  of  it:  and  the  kings  of  the  earth  shall  bring  their  glory  and 
honoiu"  into  it.  And  the  gates  thereof  shall  not  be  shut  by  day:  for  there  shall 
be  no  night  there.  And  they  shall  bring  the  glory  and  honour  of  the  nations 
into  it.  There  shall  not  enter  into  it  any  thing  defiled,  or  any  one  that  work- 
eth  abomination,  or  a  he;  but  they  who  are  written  in  the  book  of  life  of  the 
Lamb.     Ibid.  21—23  to  27. 

Earthly  Cities  are  presei^'ed  by  Piety. 

If  a  stranger  dwell  in  your  land,  and  abide  among  you,  do  not  upbraid 
him:  but  let  him  be  among  you  as  one  of  tlie  same  country;  and  you  shaU 
love  him  as  yourselves:  for  you  were  strangers  in  the  land  of  Egypt.  1  am 
the  Lord  your  God.     Levit.  19 — 33,  34. 

When  it  goeth  well  with  the  just  the  city  shall  rejoice:  and  when  the 
wicked  perish  there  shall  be  praise.  By  the  blessing  of  the  just  the  city  shall 
be  exalted:  and  by  the  mouth  of  the  wicked  it  shall  be  overthrown.  Prov. 
11—10,  11. 

Where  there  is  no  governor,  the  people  shall  fall:  but  there  is  safety 
where  there  is  much  counsel.     Ibid.  1 1 — 14. 

As  the  judge  of  the  people  is  himself,  so  also  are  his  ministers:  and  what 
manner  of  man  the  ruler  of  a  city  is,  such  also  are  they  that  dwell  therein. 
An  un\N'ise  king  shall  be  the  ruin  of  his  people:  and  cities  shall  be  inhabited 
through  the  prudence  of  the  rulers.    Eccli.  10 — 2,  3. 

Cities  Destroyed  by  Impiety. 

Cast  down,  O  Lord,  and  di\ide  their  tongues;  for  I  have  seen  iniquity  and 
contradiction  in  the  city.  Day  and  night  shall  iniquity  surround  it  upon  its 
walls;  and  in  the  midst  thereof  are  labour  and  injustice.  And  usuiy  and  de- 
ceit have  not  departed  from  its  streets.     Psalm.  54 — 10  to  12. 

Unless  the  Lord  build  the  house,  they  lal)our  in  vain  that  build  it.  Unlesa 
the  Lord  keep  the  city,  he  watcheth  in  vain  that  keepeth  it.     Ibid.  126 — 1. 

By  the  blessing  of  the  just  the  city  shall  be  exalted:  and  by  the  mouth  of 


CLEANSING.  .  151 

"the  wicked  it  shall  be  overthrown.     Prov.  11 — 11. 

Corrupt  men  bring  a  city  to  ruin:  but  wise  men  turn  away  wrath.  Ibid. 
29—8. 

The  whisperer  and  the  double-tongued  is  accursed :  for  he  hath  troubled 
many  that  were  at  peace.  The  tongue  of  a  third  person  hath  disquieted  many, 
and  scattered  them  frorn  nation  to  nation.  It  hath  destroyed  the  strong  cities 
•of  the  rich,  and  hath  overthrown  the  houses  of  great  men.  Eccli.  28 — 15  to  17. 

In  that  day  his  strong  cities  shall  be  forsaken,  as  the  ploughs  and  the  corn 
that  were  left  before  the  face  of  the  children  of  Israel,  and  thou  shalt  be  des- 
olate. Because  thou  hast  forgotten  God  thy  Saviour,  and  hast  not  remem- 
bered thy  strong  helper:  therefore  shalt  thou  plant  good  plants  and  shalt  sow 
strange  seed.     Isa.  17 — 9, 10. 

Wo  to  him  that  buildeth  a  town  with  blood,  and  prepareth  a  city  by  m- 
iquity.     Habacuc.  2 — 12. 

CLEANSING. 

But  I  will  fetch  a  little  water,  and  wash  ye  your  feet,  and  rest  ye  under 
the  tree.     Gen.  18 — i. 

And  Jacob  having  called  together  all  his  household,  said:  Cast  away  the 
strange  gods  that  are  among  you,  and  be  cleansed  and  change  your  garments- 
Ibid.  35—2. 

And  thus  shall  your  possession  be  cleansed,  myself  abidmg  with  you. 
Num.  35—34. 

And  Samuel  spoke  to  all  the  house  of  Israel,  saying:  If  you  turn  to  the 
Lord  with  all  your  heart,  put  away  the  strange  gods  from  among  you,BaaUm 
and  Astaroth:  and  prepare  your  hearts  unto  the  Lord,  and  serve  him  only; 
and  he  will  deliver  you  out  of  the  hand  of  the  Philistines.     1.  Kings.  7 — 3. 

And  Eliseus  sent  a  messenger  to  him,  saying:  Go,  and  wash  seven  times 
in  the  Jordan:  and  thy  flesh  shall  recover  health;  and  thou  shalt  be  clean. 
4.  Kings.  5 — 10. 

And  he  said  to  them:  Hear  me,  ye  Levites,  and  be  sanctified;  purify  the 
house  of  the  Lord  the  God  of  your  fathers;  and  take  away  all  filth  out  of  the 
sanctuary.     2.  Paral.  29 — 5. 

He  that  washeth  himself  after  touching  the  dead, if  he  toucheth  him  again, 
what  doth  his  washing  avail  ?    Ecch.  34 — 30. 

Wash  yourselves,  be  clean,  take  away  the  evil  of  your  devices  from  my 
eyes:  cease  to  do  perversely.     Isa.  1 — 16. 

If  the  Lord  shall  wash  away  the  filth  of  the  daughters  of  Sion,  and  shall 
wash  away  the  blood  of  Jerusalem  out  of  the  midst  thereof,  by  the  spirit  of 
judgment,  and  by  the  spirit  of  burning.     Ibid.  4 — 4. 

The  voice  of  one  crying  in  the  desert:  Prepare  ye  the  way  of  the  Lord; 
make  straight  in  the  wilderness  the  paths  of  our  God.     Ibid.  40 — 3. 

Be  circumcised  to  the  Lord,  and  take  away  the  foreskins  of  your  hearts, 
ye  men  of  Juda  and  ye  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem:  lest  my  indignation  come 
forth  like  fire,  and  burn,  and  there  he  none  that  can  quench  it:  because  of  the 
wickedness  of  your  thoughts.     Jerem.  4 — 4. 

And  I  will  cleanse  them  from  all  their  iniquity,  whereby  they  have  sinned 
against  me:  and  I  will  forgive  all  their  iniquities  whereby  they  have  sinned 
against  me,  and  despised  me.     Ibid.  33 — 8. 

And  I  washed  thee  with  water,  and  cleansed  away  thy  blood  from  thee: 


152  CLEANSING. 

and  I  anointed  thee  with  oil.     Ezech.  16 — 9. 

And  I  wUl  pour  apon  you  clean  water,  and  you  shall  be  cleansed  from  all 
your  filthinass,  and  I  will  cleanse  you  from  all  your  idols.  Ibid.  36 — 25. 
How  long  will  they  be  incapable  of  being  cleansed  ?  Osee,  8 — 5. 
Then  Judas,  and  his  brethren  said:  Behold,  om*  enemies  are  discomfited: 
let  us  go  up  now  to  cleanse  the  holy  places,  and  to  repair  them.  *  *  And 
he  chose  priests  without  blemish,  whose  will  was  set  uijon  the  law  of  God: 
and  they  cleansed  the  holy  places,  and  took  away  the  stones  that  had  been  de- 
filed into  an  unclean  place.     1.  Mach.  4 — 36,  42,  43. 

Therefore  now,  O  Lord,  the  holj'  of  all  hoh6s,  keep  this  house  for  ever  un- 
defiled,  wliich  was  lately  cleansed.     2.  Mach.  14 — 36. 

And  behold,  a  leper  coming,  adored  liim,  saying:  Lord,  if  thou  wilt,  thou 
canst  make  me  clean.     Mattli.  8 — 2.     See  Mark.  1 — 40;  Luke.  5 — 6. 

Wo  to  you.  Scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypocrites;  because  you  make  clean 
the  outside  of  the  cup  and  of  the  dish:  but  within  you  are  fuU  of  extortion 
and  uncleamiess.  Thou  blind  Pharisee,  first  make  clean  the  in.side  of  the  cup 
and  of  the  dish,  that  the  outside  may  become  clean.     Matth.  23 — 25,  26. 

Go,  wash  in  the  pool  of  SUoe  (which  is  interpreted.  Sent.)  he  went,  there- 
fore, and  washed;  and  he  came  seeing.    John.  9 — 7. 

Peter  saith  to  him:  Thou  shalt  never  wash  my  feet.  Jesus  answered  him: 
If  I  wash  thee  not,  thou  shalt  have  no  part  with  me.     Ibid.  13 — 8. 

And  such  some  of  you  were:  but  you  are  washed,  but  you  are  sanctified, 
but  you  are  justified,  in  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  in  the  Spirit 
of  our  God.     1.  Cor.  6—11. 

Having,  therefore,  these  promises,  dearly  beloved,  let  us  cleanse  ourselves 
from  all  defilement  of  the  flesh  and  of  the  spirit,  perfecting  sanctification  in 
the  fear  of  God.     2.  Cor.  7—1. 

If  any  man,  therefore,  shall  cleanse  himself  from  these,  he  shall  be  a  ves- 
sel \into  honour,sanctified  and  profitable  to  the  Lord, prepared  mito  every  good 
word.     2.  Tim.  2— 21. 

Who  being  the  splendor  of  his  glory,  and  the  figure  of  his  substance,  and 
upholding  aU  things  by  the  word  of  his  power,  making  purgation  of  sins,  sit- 
teth  on  the  right  hand  of  the  majesty  on  high.     Hebr.  1 — 3. 

Let  us  draw  near  with  a  true  heart  in  fulness  of  faith,  havuig  our 
hearts  sprinkled  from  an  evil  conscience,  and  oiu"  bodies  washed  with  clean 
water.    Ibid.  10—32. 

Wherefore,  casting  away  all  uncleanness,  and  abimdance  of  malice,  with 
meekness  receive  the  engrafted  word,  which  is  able  to  save  your  souls. 
James.  1 — 21. 

Approach  to  God,  and  he  will  approach  to  you.  Cleanse  your  h£inds,  ye 
sinners:  and  purify  your  hearts,  ye  double-minded.     Ibid.  4 — 8. 

Wherefore,  laying  aside  all  mahee,  and  all  guile,  and  dissimulations,  and 
envies,  and  all  detractions,  as  new  bom-infants,  desire  the  rational  milk 
without  guile;  that  thereby  you  may  grow  unto  salvation.  1.  Peter.  2 — 1,  2. 
But  if  we  walk  in  the  Ught,  as  he  also  is  in  the  light;  we  have  fellowship 
one  towards  another,  and  the  blood  of  Jesus  Cluist  his  Son  cleanseth  us  from 
all  sin.    1.  John.  1—7. 

And  from  Jesus  Christ,  who  is  the  faithful  witness,  the  first  begotten  of 
the  dead,  and  the  prince  of  the  kings  of  the  earth;  who  hath  loved  us,  and 
washed  us  from  our  sins  in  his  own  blood.     Apocal.  1 — 5. 

And  I  said  to  him:  My  lord,  thou  knowest.    And  he  said  to  me:  These 


COMPASSION.  ISS 

.are  they  who  are  come  out  of  great  tribulation,  and  have  washed  their  robes, 
and  have  made  them  white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb.     Ibid.  7 — 14. 

Blessed  are  they  that  wash  their  robes  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb;  that 
they  may  have  a  right  to  the  tree  of  Ufe,  and  may  enter  in  by  the  gates  into 
the  city.    Ibid.  22-14. 

COMMANDMENTS. 

{See  Decalogue,  and  Law.) 

COMMUNION. 

Communion  Under  One  Kind. 

{See  Eucharist.) 

COMPANY. 

{See  also  Society.) 
Company  Keeping. 

My  son,  if  sinners'  shall  entice  thee,  consent  not  to  them.     Pro  v.  1 — 10. 

Envy  not  the  unjust  man  and  do  not  foUow  his  ways.     Ibid.  3--31. 

Depart  from  the  unjust:  and  evils  shall  depart  from  thee.     Eccli.  7 — 2. 

According  to  thy  power  beware  of  thy  neighbour :  and  treat  with  the 
wise  and  prudent.  Let  just  men  be  thy  guests:  and  let  thy  glory  be  in  the  fear 
of  Ood.     Ibid.  9—21,  32. 

He  shall  take  a  burden  ujpon  him  that  hath  fellowship  with  one  more 
honourable  than  himself.  And  have  no  f  ellowsliip  with  one  that  is  richer  than 
thyself.     Ibid.  13—2. 

But  be  continually  with  a  holy  man,  whomsoever  thou  shalt  know  to 
observe  the  fear  of  God;  whose  soul  is  according  to  thy  own  soul;  and  who,, 
w^hen  thou  shalt  stumble  in  the  dark,  will  be  sorry  for  thee.     Ibid.  37 — 15, 16. 

And  we  charge  you,  brethren,  in  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that 
you  withdraw  yourselves  from  every  brother  walking  disorderly,  and  not 
according  to  the  tradition  which  they  have  received  of  us.     2.  Thess.  3 — 6. 

The  Lord  knoweth  who  are  his;  and  let  every  one  that  nameth  the  name 
of  the  Lord  depart  from  iniquity.     2.  Tim.  2 — 19. 

COMPASSION. 

When  Abraham  heard  that  Lot  was  taken,  he  hastened  to  his  assistance. 
Gen.  14—14. 

Ruben  and  Judas  plead  for  their  brother  Joseph.     Ibid.  37 — 21. 

And  he  said  to  the  men  of  Soccoth:  Give,  I  beseech  you,  bread  to  the 
people  that  is  with. me,  for  they  are  faint:  that  we  may  pursue  Zebee,  and 
Salmana  the  kings  of  Madian.    Judges.  8 — 5. 

For  when  Jezabel  killed  the  prophets  of  <  the  Lord,  he  {Abdias)  took  a 
hundred  prophets,  and  hid  them  by  fifty  and  fifty  in  caves,  and  fed  them 
with  bread  and  water.    3.  Kings,  18 — 4. 

The  ear  that  heard  me  blessed  me;  and  the  eye  that  saw  me  gave  witness 
to  me:  because  I  had  deUvered  the  poor  man  that  cried  out,  and  the  father- 


154  COMPUNCTION. 

less  that  had  no  helper.  The  blessing  of  him  that  was  ready  to  perish  came 
upon  me:  and  I  comforted  the  heart  of  the  widow.  Job.  29 — 11  to  13.  See 
example  of  the  servant.     Matth.  18 — 23. 

All  things,  therefore,  whatsoever  you  would  that  men  should  do  to  you, 
do  you  also  to  them,  for  this  is  the  law  and  the  prophets.     Matth.  7 — 12. 

Rejoice  with  them  that  rejoice;  weep  with  them  that  weep.     Rom.  12 — 15. 

And  EUseus  said  to  him:  Go  tell  him:  Thou  shalt  recover:  but  the  Lord 
tath  shown  me  that  he  shall  surely  die.  And  he  stood  with  him,  and  was 
troubled  so  far  as  to  blush:  and  the  man  of  God  wept.  And  Hazael  said  to 
him:  "Why  doth  my  lord  weep?  And  he  said:  Because  I  know  the  evil  that 
thou  wilt  do  to  the  children  of  Israel.  Their  strong  cities  thou  wUt  burn  with 
fLre;  and  their  young  men  thou  wilt  kiU  with  the  sword;  and  thou  wilt  dash 
their  children,  and  rip  up  their  pregnant  women.    4.  Kings.  8 — 10  to  12. 

We  should  not  only  compassionate  the  just  in  affliction,  but  even  sinners. 
Although  the  sons  of  Benjamin  gravely  offended  the  children  of  Israel;  they 
nevertheless  had  compassion  on  his  tribe  when  in  distress.  See  Judges.  Chap. 
.21. 

And  Samuel  saw  Saul  no  more  till  the  day  of  his  death:  nevertheless 
"Samuel  mourned  for  Saul,  because  the  Lord  repented  that  he  had  made  him 
Idng  over  Israel.     I.Kings.  15 — 35. 

David  mourned  the  death  of  Absalom  although  he  had  offended  him. 
2.  Kings.  18—33.     See  also  3.  Kings.  17—18. 

Isaias  mourned  over  the  destruction  of  Babylon.     Isa.  21 — 3. 

Isaias  seeing  the  spiritual  calam-ities  coming  on  his  people,  said:  There- 
lore  have  I  said:  Depart  from  me;  I  will  weep  bitterly:  labour  not  to  comfort 
me,  for  the  devastation  of  the  daughter  of  my  people.     Isa.  22 — 4. 

I  speak  the  tnith  in  Christ,  I  lie  not.  my  conscience  bearing  me  witness 
in  the  Holy  Ghost:  That  I  have  great  sadness,  and  continual  sorrow  in  my 
heart.  For  I  wished  myself  to  be  an  anathema  from  Christ,  for  my  brethren, 
who  are  my  kinsmen  according  to  the  flesh.     Rom.  9 — 1  to  3. 

Who  is  weak  and  I  am  not  weak?  who  is  scandalized,  and  I  do  not  bum? 
a.'^Cor.  11—39. 

For  judgment  without  mercy,  to  him  that  hatli  not  done  mercy:  and 
mercy  exalteth  tYseZ/ above  judgment.    James.  2 — 13. 

Compassion  of  Women. 

(See  Women,  Compassion  and  Piety  of.) 

COMPUNCTION. 

Laughter  shall  be  mingled  with  sorrow:  and  mourning  takethhold  of  the 
end  of  joy.    Prov.  14 — 13.  ' 

Amen,  amen  I  say  to  you,  that  you  shall  lament  and  weep;  but  the  world 
shall  rejoice:  and  you  shall  be  sorrowful;  but  your  sorrow  shall  be  turned 
into  joy.    John.  16 — 20. 

Be  afflicted,  and  mourn,  and  weep:  let  your  laughter  be  turned  into 
mourning,  and  your  joy  into  sorrow.    James.  4 — 9. 


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And  they  who  weep,  as  they  who  weep  not:  and  they  who  rejoice,  as 
they  who  are  not  rejoicing.     1.  Cor.  7 — 30. 

CONCORD. 

Concord  Commended. 

Behold,  how  good  and  how  pleasant  it  is  for  brethren  to  dwell  together  in 
unity.     Psalm.  133—1. 

With  three  things  my  spirit  is  pleased,  which  are  approved  before  God 
and  men:  The  concord  of  brethren,  and  the  love  of  neighbours,  and  man 
and  wife  that  agree  well  together.     Eccli.  25 — 1,  2. 

Being  of  one  mind  one  to  another:  not  highminded,  but  condescending  to 
the  humble.     Rom.  12—16. 

Now,  the  God  of  patience  and  of  comfort  grant  you  to  be  of  one  mind, 
one  towards  another,  according  to  Jesus  Christ:  that  with  one  mind,  and 
with  one  mouth,  you  may  glorify  God,  and  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ: 
wherefore  receive  one  another:  as  Christ  also  hath  received  you  to  the  honour 
of  God.     Rom.  15—5  to  7. 

Now  I  beseech  you,  brethren,  by  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that 
you  all  speak  the  same  thing,  and  that  there  be  no  schisms  among  you:  but 
that  you  be  perfect  in  the  same  mind,  and  in  the  same  judgment.  1.  Cor. 
1—10. 

Fulfil  ye  my  joy , that  you  be  of  one  mind,  having  the  same  charity,  being  of 
one  accord,  agreeing  in  sentiment.     Philip.  2 — 2. 

Nevertheless,  whereunto  we  are  already  arrived,  that  we  be  of  the  same 
mind;  let  us  also  continue  in  the  same  rule.     Ibid.  3 — 16. 

I  beg  of  Euodia,  and  I  beseech  Syntyche,  to  be  of  one  mind  in  the  Lord. 
Ibid.  4—2. 

CONCUPISCENCE. 
Concupiscence  to  be  Mortified. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  house:  neither  shalt  thou  desire  his 
wife,  nor  his  servant,  nor  his  handmaid,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  anything 
that  is  his.     Exod.  20—17. 

As  yet  the  flesh  was  between  their  teeth,  neither  had  that  kind  of  meat 
failed:  when  behold,  the  vvTath  of  the  Lord  being  provoked  against  the  people, 
struck  them  with  an  exceeding  great  plague.  And  that  place  was  called  The 
graves  of  lust:  for  there  they  buried  the  people  that  had  lusted.  And  depart- 
ing from  The  graves  of  lust,  they  came  unto  Haseroth,  and  abode  there.  Num. 
11—33,  34. 

Keep  a  sure  watch  over  a  shameless  daughter;  lest  at  any  time  she  make 
thee  become  a  laughing  stock  to  thy  enemies,  and  a  by- word  in  the  city,  and 
a  reproach  among  the  people,  and  she  make  thee  ashamed  before  all  the  mul- 
titude. Behold  not  everybody's  beauty:  and  tarry  not  among  women.  For 
from  garments  cometh  a  moth,  and  from  a  woman  the  iniquity  of  a  man. 
EccU.  42—11  to  13. 

I  made  a  covenant  with  my  eyes,  that  I  would  not  so  much  as  think  upon 
a  virgin.  For  what  part  should  God  from  above  have  in  me,  and  what  inher- 
itance the  Almighty  from  on  high  ?  Job,  31 — 1,  2. 


1 56  CONCUPISCENCE. 

Because  the  commandment  is  a  lamp,  and  the  law  a  light,  and  reproofs  of 
instruction  are  the  way  of  Ufe:  that  they  may  keep  thee  from  the  evil  woman, 
and  from  the  flattering  tongue  of  the  stranger.  Let  not  thy  heart  covet  her 
beauty;  be  not  caught  with  her  winks:  for  the  price  of  a  harlot  is  scarce  one 
loaf:  but  the  woman  catcheth  the  precious  soul  of  a  man.  Can  a  man  hide 
fire  in  liis  bosom,  and  his  garments  not  bum  ?  or  can  he  walk  upon  hot  coals, 
and  his  feet  not  be  burnt  ?  so  he  that  goeth  into  his  neighbour's  wife,  shall  not 
be  clean  when  he  shall  touch  her.  The  fault  is  not  so  great  when  a  man  hath 
stolen:  for  he  stealeth  to  fill  his  himgry  soul:  and  if  he  be  taken,  he  shall  re- 
store sevenfold^  and  shall  give  up  all  the  substance  of  his  house.  But  he  that 
is  an  adulterer,  for  the  folly  of  his  heart  shall  destroy  his  own  soul:  he  gath- 
ereth  to  himself  shame  and  dishonour:  and  his  reproach  shall  not  be  blotted 
out.  Because  the  jealousy  and  rage  of  the  husband  wiU  not  spare  in  the  day 
of  revenge.  Nor  wiQ  he  yield  to  any  man's  prayers;  nor  will  he  accept  for 
satisfaction  ever  so  many  gifts.     Prov.  6—23  to  35. 

You  have  heard  it  was  said  to  them  of  old:  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adul- 
tery. But  I  say  unto  you,  that  whosoever  looketh  on  a  woman  to  lust  after 
her  hath  already  committed  adultery  with  her  in  his  heart.     Matth.  5 — 27,  28. 

And  others  there  are  who  are  sown  among  thorns:  these  are  they  that 
hear  the  word,  and  the  cares  of  the  world,  and  the  deceitfulness  of  riches, 
and  the  lusts  after  other  things  entering  in,  choke  the  word:,  and  it  is  made 
fruitless.     Mark.  4—18,  19. 

Let  not  sin  therefore  reign  in  your  mortal  body,  so  as  to  obey  the  lusts 
thereof.  Rom.  6—12;  See  Rom.  7—7;  Deut.  5—21:  Rom.  13—14;  1.  Cor.  10—16: 
1.  Peter.  4—3;  2.  Peter.  1—4. 

I  say  then:  Walk  in  the  Spirit,  and  you  shall  not  fulfil  the  lusts  of  the 
flesh.     Galat.  5—16. 

Mortify,  therefore,  your  members,  which  are  upon  the  earth:  fornication, 
uncleanness,  lust,  evil  concupiscence,  and  covetousness,  which  is  the  service 
of  idols.     Coloss.     3 — 5. 

For  this  is  the  will  of  God,  your  sanctification;  that  you  should  abstain 
from  fornication.     1.  Thess.  4—8. 

But  flee  thou  youthful  desires;  and  foUow  justice,  faith,  charity,  and  peace, 
with  those  who  call  on  the  Lord  from  a  pure  heart.     2.  Tim.  8 — 22. 

Dearly  beloved,  I  beseech  you,  as  strangers  and  pilgrims,  to  refrain  yoiu*- 
selves  from  carnal  desires,  which  war  against  the  soul.     1.  Peter.  2 — 11. 

Love  not  the  world,  nor  those  things  which  are  in  the  world.  If  any  man 
love  the  world,  the  charity  of  the  Father  is  not  in  him:  for  all  that  is  in  the 
world,  is  the  concupiscence  of  the  flesh,  and  the  concupiscence  of  the  eyes,  and 
the  pride  of  Ufe:  which  is  not  of  the  Father,  but  is  of  the  world.  And  the 
world  passeth  away,  and  the  concupiscence  thereof.  But  he  that  doetb  the 
will  of  Go<l,  abideth  forever.     1.  John.  2 — 15  to  17. 

From  whence  are  wars  and  contentions  among  you  ?  Come  they  not  hence  ? 
from  your  concupiscences,  which  war  in  your  members  ?  You  covet,  and  have 
not:  you  kill,  and  envy,and  cannot  obtain:  you  contend,  and  war:  and  you  have 
not,  because  you  ask  not.  You  ask,  and  receive  not;  because  you  ask  amiss; 
that  you  may  constune  it  on  your  concupiscences.  Adulterers,  know  you  not 
that  the  friendship  of  this  world  is  the  enemy  of  God  ?    James.  4 — 1  to  4. 

Concupiscence  Works  Sin. 

For  the  imagination  and  thought  of  man's  lieart  are  prone  to  evil  from  hia 


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youth:  therefore  I  will  no  more  destroy  every  living  soul  as  I  have  done. 
Gen.  8—21. 

For  I  know  that  there  dwelleth  not  in  me,  that  is  to  say,  in  my  flesh,  that 
wliich  is  good.  For  to  will  good,  is  present  with  me,  but  to  accomplish  that 
which  is  good,  I  find  not.  For  the  good  which  I  will,  I  do  not:  but  the  evil 
which  I  will  not,  that  I  do.  Now  if  I  do  that  which  I  will  not,  it  is  no  more 
I  that  do  it,  but  sin  that  dwelleth  in  me.  I  find  then  a  law,  that  when  I  have  a 
will  to  do  good,  evil  is  present  with  me:  for  I  am  delighted  with  the  law  of 
Grod,  according  to  the  inward  man:  but  I  see  another  law  in  my  members, 
fighting  against  the  law  of  my  mind,  and  captivating  me  in  the  law  of  sin, 
that  is  in  my  members.     Rom,  7 — 18  to  33. 

Let  no  man.  when  he  is  tempted,  say  that  he  is  tempted  of  God:  for  God 
is  not  a  tempter  of  evils:  and  he  tempteth  no  man.  But  every  man  is  tempted, 
being  drawn  away  by  his  own  concupiscence,  and  allured.  Then  when  con- 
cupiscence hath  conceived,  it  bringeth  forth  sin:  but  sin,  when  it  is  completed, 
begetteth  death.     James.  1 — 13  to  15. 

We  are  Required  to  Curb  and  Mortify  the  Concupiscences  of  the  Flesh. 

If  thou  do  well,  shalt  thou  not  receive  ?  but  if  iU,  shall  not  sin  forthwith 
be  present  at  the  door  ?  but  the  lust  thereof  shall  be  under  thee,  and  thou 
shalt  have  dominion  over  it.     Gen.  4 — 7. 

Remove  anger  from  thy  heart,  and  put  away  evil  from  thy  flesh.  For 
youth  and  pleasure  are  vain.     Eccles.  11 — 10. 

Follow  not  in  thy  strength  the  desires  of  thy  heart.     Eccli.  5 — 2. 

Give  not  the  power  of  thy  soul  to  a  woman;  lest  she  enter  upon  thy 
strength,  and  thou  be  confounded.  Look  not  upon  a  woman  that  hath  a  mind 
for  a  many;  lest  thou  fall  into  her  snares.  Use  not  much  the  company  of  her 
that  is  a  dancer,  and  hearken  not  to  her;  lest  thou  perish  by  the  force  of  her 
charms.  Gaze  not  upon  a  naaiden;  lest  her  beauty  be  a  stumbhng-block  to 
thee.  Give  not  thy  soul  to  harlots  in  any  point;  lest  thou  destroy  thyself  and 
thy  inheritance.  Look  not  round  about  thee  in  the  ways  of  the  city,  nor 
wander  up  and  down  in  the  streets  thereof.  Turn  away  thy  face  from  a  wo- 
man dressed  up;  and  gaze  not  about  upon  another's  beauty.  For  many  have 
perished  by  the  beauty  of  a  woman;  and  hereby  lust  is  enkindled  as  a  fire. 
Every  woman  that  is  a  harlot,  shall  be  trodden  upon  as  dung  in  the  way. 
Many  by  admiring  the  beauty  of  another  man's  wife,  have  become  reprobate; 
for  her  conversation  burneth  as  fire.  Sit  not  at  all  with  another  man's  wife, 
nor  repose  upon  the  bed  with  her:  and  strive  not  with  her  over  wine;  lest 
thy  heart  decline  towards  her,  and  by  thy  blood  thou  fall  into  destruction. 
Ibid.  9— 2  to  13. 

Go  not  after  thy  lusts:  but  turn  away  from  thy  own  will.  If  thou  give  to 
thy  soul  her  desires,  she  will  make  thee  a  joy  to  thy  enemies.  Ibid.  18 — 30,  31. 

Take  fronJ  me  the  greediness  of  the  belly:  and  let  not  the  lusts  of  the  flesh 
take  hold  of  me:  and  give  me  not  over  to  a  sliameless  and  foohshmind.  Ibid. 
23.-6. 

Look  not  upon  a  woman's  beauty;  and  desire  not  a  woman  for  beauty. 
Ibid.  25—28. 

Let  not  sin  therefore  reign  in  your  mortal  body,  so  as  to  obey  the  lust 
thereof.  Neither  yield  ye  your  members  as  instruments  of  iniquity  unto  sin: 
but  present  yourselves  to  God  as  those  that  are  alive  from  the  dead :  and  your 


158  CONFESSION. 

members  as  instruments  of  justice  unto  God.     Rom.  6 — 12,  13. 

Therefore,  bretliren.  we  are  debtors,  not  to  the  flesh,  to  lire  according  to 
the  flesh.  For  if  you  live  according  to  the  flesh,  you  shall  die:  but  if  by  the 
spirit  you  mortify  the  deeds  of  the  flesh,  you  shall  live.     Ibid.  8 — 12,  13. 

But  fornication  and  all  uncleanness,  or  covetousness,  let  it  not  so  much 
as  be  named  among  you,  as  it  becometh  saints;  nor  obscenity ,  nor  foolish  talk- 
ing, nor  scurrility,  which  is  to  no  purpose;  but  rather  giving  of  thanks.  Ephes. 
5—3,  4. 

Instructing  us.  that  renouncing  impiety,  and  worldly  desires,  we  should 
live  soberly,  and  justly,  and  piously  in  this  world.     Titus.  2 — 12. 

And  they  who  are  in  the  flesh,  cannot  please  God.     Rom.  8 — 8. 

Walk  in  the  Spirit,  and  you  shall  not  fulfil  the  lusts  of  the  flesh.  Galat. 
5—16. 

Mortify,  therefore,  your  members,  which  are  upon  the  earth:  fornication, 
uncleanness,  lust,  evil  concupiscence,  and  covetousness.     Coloss.  3 — 5. 

CONFESSION. 
Confession  of  Sin. 

And  Cain  said  to  the  Lord:  My  iniquity  is  greater  than  that  I  may  de- 
serve pardon.     Gen.  4 — 13. 

And  Pharao  sent  and  called  Moses  and  Aaron,  saying  to  them:  I  have 
sinned  this  tune  also:  The  Lord  is  just:  I  and  my  people  are  wicked.  Exod. 
9—27. 

And  Saul  said:  I  have  sinned;  return,  my  son  David;  for  I  will  no  more 
do  thee  harm,  because  my  life  hath  been  precious  in  thy  eyes  this  day:  for  it 
appeareth  that  I  have  done  fooUshly,  and  have  been  ignorant  in  very  many 
things.     1.  Kings.  26—21. 

I  (Judas)  have  sinned  in  betraying  innocent  blood.  But  they  said:  What  is 
that  to  us  ?  Look  thou  to  it.    Matth.  27 — 4. 

Then  at  length  the  chief  butler  remembering,  said:  I  confess  my  sin. 
•Gen.  41—9. 

After  he  hath  cleansed  the  sanctuary,  and  the  tabernacle,  and  the  altar, 
then  let  him  offer  the  living  goat:  and  putting  both  hands  upon  his  head,  let 
him  confess  all  the  iniquities  of  the  children  of  Israel,  and  all  their  offences 
and  sins:  and  praying  that  they  may  light  on  his  head,  he  shall  turn  him  out 
by  a  man  ready  for  it.  into  the  desert.    Levit.  16 — 20,  21. 

And  if  of  them  also  some  remain,  they  shall  pine  away  in  their  iniqui- 
ties, in  the  land  of  their  enemies,  and  they  shall  be  afllicted  for  the  sins  of 
their  fathers,  and  their  own:  until  they  confeas  their  iniquities,  and  the  iniq- 
uities of  their  ancestors,  whereby  they  have  transgressed  against  me,  and 
walked  contrary  unto  me.     Ibid.  26 — 89,  40. 

And  Josue  said  to  Achan:  My  son,  give  glory  to  the  Lord  6kKi  of  Israel, 
and  confess,  and  tell  me  what  thou  hast  done:  liide  it  not.  And  Achan  an- 
swered Josue,  and  said  to  him:  Indeed,  I  have  siimed  against  the  Lord  the 
God  of  Israel;  and  thus  and  thus  have  I  done.  Josue.  7 — 19.  20. 
/  And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  saying:  Say  to  the  children  of  Israel:  When 
a  man  or  woman  shall  have  committed  any  of  aU  the  sins  that  men  are  wont 
to  commit,  and  by  negligence  shall  have  transg^ressed  the  commandment  of 
the  Lord,  and  offended,  they  shall  confess  their  sin,  and  restore  the  prinoi- 


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pal  itself,  and  the  fifth  part  over  and  above,  to  him  against  whom  they  have 
sinned.  Num.  5 — 5  to  7. 
/  When  the  children  of  Israel  were  afflicted  by  the  serpents,  they  came  ta 
Moses  and  confessed,  and  said:  We  have  sinned,  because  v^e  have  spoken 
against  the  Lord  and  thee:  pray  that  he  may  take  away  these  serpents  from 
us.  And  Moses  prayed  for  the  people.  Ibid.  21 — 7.  (And  the  plague  of  the 
serpents  w^as  taken  away.) 

And  the  children  of  Israel  said  to  the  Lord:  We  have  sinned;  Do  thou 
unto  us  whatsoever  pleaseth  thee:  only  deliver  us  this  time.     Judges.  10 — 15. 

And  David  said  to  Nathan:  I  have  sinned  against  the  Lord.  And  Nathan 
said  to  David:  The  Lord  hath  also  taken  away  thy  sin:  thou  shalt  not  die. 
2.  Kings.  12—13. 

And  David  said  to  the  Lord,  when  he  saw  the  Angel  striking  the  people: 
It  is  I,  I  am  he  that  have  sinned;  have  done  wickedly:  these  that  are  the 
sheep,  what  have  they  done  ?  let  thy  hand,  I  beseech  thee,  be  turned  against 
me,  and  against  my  father's  house.     Ibid.  24 — 17. 

And  David  said  to  God:  Am  not  I  he  that  commanded  the  people  to  be 
numbered?  It  is  I  that  have  sinned:  It  is  I  that  have  done  the  evil:  but  as 
for  this  flock  what  hath  it  deserved  ?  O  Lord  my  God,  let  thy  hand  be  turned, 
I  beseech  thee,  upon  me,  and  upon  my  father's  house:  and  let  not  thy  people 
be  destroyed.     1.  Paral.  21 — 17. 

Nehemias  said, — I  confess  the  sins  of  the  children  of  Israel,  by  which  they 
have  sinned  against  thee:  I  and  my  father's  house  have  sinned.  We  have 
been  seduced  by  vanity,  and  have  not  kept  thy  commandments,  and  ceremo- 
nies, and  judgments,  which  thou  hast  commanded  thy  servant  Moses. 
2.  Esdras.  1—6,  7.     See  Tob.  3—3.     Dan.  3—29  and  9—5. 

And  I  set  my  face  to  the  Lord  my  God,  to  pray  and  make  supplication 
with  fasting,  and  sackcloth,  and  ashes.  And  I  prayed  to  the  Lord  my  God; 
and  I  made  my  confession,  and  said:  I  beseech  thee,  O  Lord  God,  great  and 
terrible,  who  keepest  the  covenant,  and  mercy  to  them  that  love  thee,  and 
keep  thy  commandments,  we  have  sinned;  we  have  committed  iniquity;  we 
have  done  wickedly,  and  have  revolted:  and  we  have  gone  aside  from  thy 
commandments,  and  thy  judgments.     Dan.  9 — 3  to  5. 

/      I  have  acknowledged  my  sin  to  thee,  and  my  injustice  I  have  not  con- 
cealed.    I  said  I  will  confess  against  myself  my  injustice  to  the  Lord;  and 
thou  hast  forgiven  the  wickedness  of  my  sin.     Psalm.  31 — 5. 
/         Be  not  ashamed  to  confess  thy  sins;  but  submit  not  thyself  every  man  for 

sin.     Ecch.  4—31. 
^         For  there  is  a  shame  that  bringeth  sin:  and  there  is  a  shame  that  bringeth 
glory  and  grace.     Ibid.  4 — 25. 

Justify  not  thyself  before  God,  for  he  knoweth  the  heart:  and  desire  not 
to  appear  wise  before  the  king.     Ibid.  7 — 5. 
/        He  that  liideth  his  sins,  shall  not  prosper:  but  he  that  shall  confess,  and 
forsake  them,  shall  obtain  mercy.     Prov.  28 — 13. 

Confession  of  Sin,  Taught  in  the  New  Testament. 

Amen  I  say  to  you,  whatsoever  you  shall  bind  upon  earth,  shall  be  bound 
also  in  heaven:  and  whatsoever  you  shall  loose  upon  earth, shall  be  loosed  also 
in  heaven,     Matth.  18—18.     See  Chap.  16—9  and  John.  20—23. 

I  will  arise,and  will  go  to  my  father,  and  say  to  him:  Father,  I  have  sin- 


160  CONFESSION. 

ned  against  heaven,  and  before  thee.     Luke.  15—18.  See  Deut.  Chap.  17. 

(The  Leprosy  was  a  figure  of  sin.  Those  afflicted  with  it  were  required 
to  show  themselves  to  the  priests,  that  they  might  judge  whether  it  was 
really  the  leprosy  or  not,  and  hence  when  Christ  cured  the  lepers,)  he  said: — 
Gro  and  show  yourselves  to  the  priests.     Luke.  17 — 14. 

Confess,  therefore,  your  sins  oue  t-o  another;  and  pray  for  one  another, 
that  you  may  be  saved:  for  the  continual  prayer  of  a  just  man  availeth 
much.     James.  5 — 16. 

And  many  of  those  who  believed,  came  confessing  and  declaring  their 
deeds.     Acts.  19—18. 

K  we  confess  our  sins,  he  is  faithful  and  just,  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and 
to  cleanse  us  from  all  miquitj-.     1.  John.  1 — 9. 

Go,  show  thyself  to  the  priest.  Matth.  8 — 4.  See  also  John.  20 — 23; 
Apocal.  3—7;  and  Matth.  16—18. 

And  there  went  out  to  him  all  the  country  of  Judea,  and  all  they  of  Jeru- 
salem: and  were  baptized  by  him  in  the  river  of  Jordan,  confessing  their  sins. 
Mark.  1 — 5. 

But  all  things  are  of  God,  who  hath  reconciled  us  to  himself  by  Christ; 
and  hath  given  to  us  the  ministry  of  reconciliation.  For  God.  indeed,  was  in 
Christ  reconciling  the  world  to  himself,  not  imputing  to  them  their  sins:  and 
he  hath  placed  in  us  the  word  of  reconciliation.  2.  Cor.  5 — 18.  19.  See  John. 
1—9. 

Confession  of  Sin  in  Prayei\ 

My  God,  I  am  confounded,  and  ashamed  to  lift  up  my  face  to  thee:  for 
our  iniquities  are  multiplied  over  oiu*  heads;  and  our  sins  are  gi-own  up  even 
unto  heaven,  from  the  days  of  our  fathers:  and  we  ourselves  also  have  sinned 
grievously.     1.  Esdras.  9 — 6,  7. 

And  the  seed  of  the  children  of  Israel  separated  themselves  from  every 
stranger:  and  they  stood,  and  confessed  their  suis,  and  the  iniquities  of  their 
fathers.  And  they  rose  up  to  stand:  and  they  read  in  the  book  of  the  law  of 
the  Lord  their  God,  four  times  in  the  day,  and  four  times  they  confessed,  and 
adored  the  Lord  their  God.     2.  Esdras.  9 — 2,  3. 

We  have  sinned;  we  have  committed  iniquity;  we  have  done  wickedly, 
and  have  revolted.     Dan.  9 — 5. 

And  forgive  us  our  sins:  for  we  also  forgive  every  one  that  is  indebted 
to  us.     Luke.  11 — 4. 

And  the  publican,  standing  afar  oflf,  would  not  so  much  as  lift  his  eyes 
towards  heaven:  but  struck  his  breast,  saying:  O  God,  be  merciful  to  me  a 
sinner.     Ibid.  18—13. 

Confess  Christ  and  His  Word. 

Whosoevej',  therefore  shall  confess  me  before  men,  I  will  also  confess  him 
before  my  Father,  who  is  in  heaven.  But  whosoever  shall  deny  me  before 
men,  I  will  also  deny  liim  before  my  Father,  who  is  in  heaven.  Matth.  10 — 
32,  83. 

And  I  say  to  you:  Whosoever  shall  confess  me  before  men,  him  shall  the 
Son  of  man  also  confess  before  the  Angels  of  God.  But  he  that  shall  deny  me 
before  men,  shall  be  denied  before  the  Angels  of  God.     Luke.  12 — 8,  9. 


CONFIDENCE.  »  161 

If  thou  confess  with  thy  mouth  the  Lord  Jesus,  and  beUeve  in  thy  heart 
that  God  hath  raised  him  up  from  the  dead,  thou  shalt  be  saved.     Rom.  10 


CONFIDENCE. 
Co7ifldence  in  Ood. 

Moses,  confiding  in  Ood,  stood  frequently  before  Pharao,  and  accused  him. 
Exod.  Chap.  5. 

And  David  said:  The  Lord  who  deUvered  me  out  of  the  paw  of  the  lion, 
and  out  of  the  paw  of  the  bear,  he  will  deliver  me  out  of  the  hand  of  this 
Philistine  {Goliath).  And  Saul  said  to  Daxdd:  Go;  and  the  Lord  be  with  thee. 
*  *  And  David  said  to  the  Philistine:  Thou  comest  to  me  with  a  sword,  and 
with  a  spear,  and  with  a  shield:  but  I  come  to  thee  in  the  name  of  the  Lord 
of  hosts, the  God  of  the  armies  of  Israel,  which  thou  hast  defied  this  day:  and 
the  Lord  will  deliver  thee  into  my  hand;  and  I  will  slay  thee,  and  take  away 
thy  head  from  thee:  and  I  will  give  the  cai'casses  of  the  army  of  the  Philis- 
tmes  this  day  to  the  birds  of  the  air,  and  to  the  beasts  of  the  earth;  that  all 
the  earth  may  know  that  there  is  a  God  in  Israel.     1.  Kings.  17 — 37,  45,  46. 

Nathan,  confiding  in  God,  accused  king  David.     2.  Kings.  12 — 1. 

Eliseus,  confiding  in  God,  said:  Fear  not:  for  there  are  more  with  us 
than  with  them.  And  Eliseus  prayed,  and  said:  Lord,  open  his  eyes,  that 
he  may  see.  And  the  Lord  opened  the  eyes  of  the  servant;  and  he  saw:  and 
behold,  the  mountain  was  full  of  horses,  and  chariots  of  fire  round  about 
Eliseus.    4.  Kings.  6—16,  17. 

Ezechias  said:  Behave  like  men,  and  take  courage:  be  not  afraid  nor 
dismayed  for  the  king  of  the  Assyrians,  nor  for  all  the  multitude  that  is  with 
Mm:  for  there  are  many  more  with  us  than  wdth  him.  For  with  liim  is  an 
arm  of  flesh;  with  us  the  Lord  our  God,  who  is  our  helper,  and  fighteth  for 
us.  And  the  people  were  encouraged  with  these  words  of  Ezechias  king  of 
Juda.     2.  Paral.  32—7,  8. 

Judith's  confidence  is  admirable,  when,  trusting  in  God,  she  goes  into  the 
camp  of  Holof ernes  and  there  kills  him.     See  Judith,  Chaptei-s  10  and  13. 

In  the  Lord  I  put  my  trust.     Psalm.  10 — 1. 

My  soul  trusteth  in  thee.     Psalm.  56 — 2. 

It  is  good  to  confide  in  the  Lord,  rather  than  to  have  confidence  in  man. 
Psalm.  117—8. 

They  that  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be  as  Mount  Sion:  he  shall  not  be  moved 
forever  that  dwelleth  in  Jerusalem.     Psalm.  124 — 1,  2. 

They  that  trust  in  liim,  shall  understand  the  truth:  and  they  that  are 
faithful  in  love  shall  rest  in  him:  for  grace  and  peace  is  to  his  elect.  Wisdom. 
3—9. 

He  that  believeth  God,  taketh  heed  to  the  commandments:  and  he  that 
trusteth  in  him,  shall  fare  never  the  worse.     EccU.  32 — 28. 

Have  confidence  in  the  Lord  with  all  thy  hfeart;  and  lean  not  upon  thy 
own  prudence.     Prov.  3 — 5. 

Be  not  afraid  of  sudden  fear,  nor  of  the  power  of  the  wicked  falling  upon 
thee.  For  the  Lord  will  be  at  thv  side,  and  vsill  keep  thy  foot  that  thou  be 
not  taken.     Ibid.  3—25,  26. 

Sidrach,  Misach,  and  Abdenago  answered,  and  said  to  king  Nabuchodono- 


162  '  CONFIDENCE. 

« 

sor:  We  have  no  occasion  to  answer  thee  concerning  this  matter.  For  behold^ 
our  God,  whom  we  worship,  is  able  to  save  us  from  the  furnace  of  burning- 
fire,  and  to  deliver  us  out  of  thy  hands,  O  king.     Dan.  3 — 16,  17. 

Mathathias,  trusting  in  Ood,  refused  to  obey  Antiochiis  and  adore  idols. 
1.  Mach.  Chapter  2. 

And  Judas  said:  It  is  an  easy  matter  for  many  to  be  shut  up  in  the  hands 
of  a  few:  and  there  is  iio  difference  in  the  sight  of  the  God  of  heaven  to 
deliver  with  a  great  mviltitude,  or  ^vith  a  small  company.  For  the  success  of 
war  is  not  in  the  multitude  of  the  army:  but  strength  cometh  from  heaven. 
Ibid.  3—18.  19. 

WJien  Mochabeus  and  those  that  were  inith  him  saw  assistance  sent  to 
them  from  heaven,  they,  took  great  courage;  being  ready  to  break  through 
not  only  men,  but  also  the  fiercest  beasts,  and  walls  of  iron.  So  they  went . 
on  courageously,  having  a  helper  from  heaven,  and  the  Lord  who  showed 
mercy  to  them.     2.  Mach.  11 — 9,  10. 

If  God  be  for  us,  who  is  against  us  ?    Rom.  8 — 31. 

Vain  and  Foolish  Confidence. 

It  was  with  a  vain  and  foolish  confidence  that  the  builders  of  the  tower  of 
Babel  began  their  work,  and  Ood  confuseA  their  tongues.    Gen.  Chap.  11. 

Pharao,  with  vain  confidence,  pursued  the  fleeing  Israelites  into  the  Red_ 
Sea  and  was  engulfed.     Exod.  Chap.  14. 

The  giant  Ooliath,  confiding  in  his  arms  and  strength,  uxis  slain  by  David. 
1.  Kings.  Chap.  17. 

Holof ernes,  having  a  vain  and  foolish  confidence  inpotoer  and  arms,  said 
there  was  no  Ood  but  Nebuchodonosor;  yet  he  was  slain  by  a  u>eak  woman. 
Judith.  Chap.  13. 

They  that  trust  in  their  own  strength,  and  glory  in  the  multitude  of  their 
riches.  *  *  They  shall  leave  their  riches  to  strangers:  and  their  sepulchres 
shall  be  their  houses  forever.     Psalm.  48 — 7,  11,  12. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Cursed  be  the  man  that  trusteth  in  man,  and  maketh 
flesh  his  arm,  and  whose  heart  departeth  from  the  Lord.     Jerem.  17 — 5. 

He  that  trusteth  in  his  riches  shall  fall:  but  the  just  shall  spring  up  as  a 
green  leaf.     Prov.  11 — 28.     For  an  example  of  this,  See  Luke.  12 — 16. 

He  that  is  good,  shall  draw  grace  from  the  Lord:  but  he  that  trusteth  in 
his  own  devices,  doeth  wickedly.  Prov.  12 — 2. 

A  wise  man  feareth  and  declineth  from  evil:  the  fool  leapeth  over,  and 
is  confident.     Ibid.  14 — 16. 

He  that  trusteth  in  his  own  heart,  is  a  fool:  but  he  that  waJketh  wisely, 
he  shall  be  saved.    Ibid.  28—26. 

They  are  turned  back:  let  them  be  greatly  confounded,  that  trust  in  a 
graven  tiling,  that  say  to  a  molten  thing:    You  are  our  gods.    Isa.  42 — 17. 

There  is  none  who  calleth  upon  justice;  neither  is  there  any  one,  who 
judgeth  truly :  but  they  trust  in  a  mere  nothing,  and  speak  vanities:  they 
have  conceived  labour,  and  brought  forth  iniquity.     Ibid.  59 — 4. 

Behold,  you  put  your  trust  in  lying  words,  which  shall  not  profit  you. 
Jerem.  7 — 8. 

Wo  to  you  that  are  wealthy  in  Sion,  and  to  you  that  have  confidence  in 
the  mountain  of  Samaria;  ye  great  men,  heads  of  the  people,  that  go  with 
state  into  the  house  of  Israel.     Amos.  6 — 1. 


CONFUSION.  163 

See  example  of  foolish  confidence  in  the  ivorks  of  the  Pharisee.  Luke. 
8—10. 

CONFIRMATION. 

Its  Form  and  Effects. 

And  Josue  the  son  of  Nun  was  filled  with  the  spirit  of  wisdom,  because 
Moses  had  laid  his  hands  upon  him.  And  the  children  of  Israel  obeyed  him, 
and  did  as  the  Lord  commanded  Moses.     Deut.  34 — 9. 

And  embracing  them,  and  laying  his  hands  upon  them,  he  blessed  them. 
Mark.  10—16. 

But  Jesus  said  to  them:  Suffer  the  little  children,  and  forbid  them  not  to 
come  to  me:  for  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  for  such.  And  when  he  had  laid 
his  hands  upon  them,  he  departed  thence.     Matth.  19 — 14,  15. 

Sacrament  of  Confirmation. 

These  they  placed  in  the  presence  of  the  apostles:  and  they  praying  im- 
posed hands  upon  them.     Acts.  6 — 6. 

Then  they  laid  their  hands  upon  them;  and  they  received  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Ibid.  8—17. 

And  when  Paul  had  imposed  his  hands  on  them,  the  Holy  Ghost  came 
upon  them,  and  thej^  spoke  tongues,  and  prophesied.     Ibid.  19 — 6. 

Impose  not  hands  lightly  upon  any  man,  neither  be  partaker  of  other 
men's  sins.     1.  Tim.  5 — 22. 

For  which  cause  I  admonish  thee,  that  thou  stir  up  the  grace  of  God, 
which  is  in  thee  by  the  imposition  of  my  hands.     2.  Tim.  1 — 6. 

Of  the  doctrine  of  baptisms,  and  imposition  of  hands,  and  the  resurrec- 
tion of  the  dead,  and  of  eternal  judgment.     Hebr.  6 — 2. 

Now  he  that  confirmeth  us  with  you  in  Clu-ist,  and  he  that  hath  anointed 
us,  is  God.     2.  Cor.  1—21. 

In  whom  you  also,  when  you  had  heard  the  word  of  tnath  (the  gospel  of 
your  salvation)  in  whom  also  believing  you  were  sealed  with  the  Holy  Spirit 
of  promise.     Ephes.  1 — 13. 

CONFUSION. 
Salutary  Confusion. 

Fur  there  is  a  shame  that  bi'ingeth  sin:  and  there  is  a  shame  that  bringeth 
glory  and  grace.     Eccli.  4 — 25. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  to  the  house  of  Jacob,  he  that  redeemed  Abraham: 
Jacob  shall  not  now  be  confounded;  neither  shall  his  countenance  now  be 
ashamed:  but  when  he  shall  see  his  children,  the  work  of  my  hands  in  the 
midst  of  him  sanctifying  my  name,  and  they  shall  sanctify  the  holy  One  of 
Jacob,  and  shall  glorify  the  God  of  Israel:  and  they  that  erred  in  spirit  shall 
know  understanding,  and  they  that  murmured  shall  learn  the  law.  Isa.  29-^ 
22  to  24. 

They  were  confounded,  because  they  committed  abomination:  yea,  rather 
they  were  not  confounded  with  confusion,  and  they  knew  not  how  to  blush: 
wherefore  they  shall  fall  among  them  that  fall:  in  the  time  of  their  visitation 

11 


164  CONSCIENCE. 

they  shall  faU  dowu,  saith  the  Lord.    Jerem.  6 — 15. 

And  you  shall  remember  your  wicked  ways,  and  your  doings  that  were 
not  good:  and  your  iniquities  and  yom*  wicked  deeds  shaU  displease  you. 
It  is  not  for  your  sakes  that  I  will  do  this,  saith  the  Lord  God,  be  it  known  to 
you:  be  confounded  and  ashamed  at  your  oAvn  ways.  O  house  of  Israel. 
Ezech.  36—31,  32. 

Confusion,  Penal. 

Wherefore  have  a  shame  of  these  things  I  am  now  going  to  speak  of. 
For  it  is  not  good  to  keep  all  shamefacedness:  and  all  things  do  not  plea.se  all 
men  in  opinion.  Be  ashamed  of  fornication  before  father  and  mother:  and  of  a 
lie  befoi'e  a  governor  and  a  man  in  power;  of  an  offence  before  a  prince  and  a 
judge:  of  iniquity  befoi'e  a  congregation  and  a  i3eople:  of  injustice  before  com- 
panion and  friend ;  and  in  regard  to  the  place  where  thou  d  wellest.  of  theft .  and 
of  the  ti-uth  of  God,  and  the  covenant;  of  leaning  with  thj^  elbow  over  meat; 
and  of  deceit  in  giving  and  takmg;  of  silence  before  them  that  salute  thee;  of 
looking  upon  a  harlot;  and  of  tiu'uing  away  thy  face  from  thy  kinsman.  Turn 
not  away  thy  face  from  thy  neighbour,  and  of  taking  away  a  portion  and  not 
restoring.  Gaze  not  upon  another  man's  wife:  and  be  not  inquisitive  after 
his  hand-maid,  and  approach  not  her  bed.  Be  ashamed  of  upbraidmg  si^eeches 
before  friends:  and  after  thou  hast  given,  upbraid  not.     Ek;ch.  41 — 19  to  28. 

As  the  thief  is  confounded  when  he  is  taken,  so  is  the  house  of  Lsrael  con- 
founded, they  and  their  kings,  their  piinces  and  then*  priests  and  their  proph- 
ets.   Jerem.  2—26. 

Confusion  hath  devoured  the  labour  of  om-  fathei-s  from  our  youth,  their 
flocks,  and  their  herds,  their  sons  and  their  daughters.  We  shall  sleep  in  our 
confusion,  and  our  shame  shall  cover  us.  because  we  have  sinned  against  the 
Lord  our  God,  we  and  our  fathers  from  our  youth  even  to  this  day:  and  we 
have  not  hearkened  to  the  voice  of  the  Lord  our  Grod.     Ibid.  3 — 24,  25. 

They  have  sown  wheat  and  reajjed  thoiiis:  they  have  received  an  inherit- 
ance, and  it  shall  not  profit  them:  you  shaU  be  ashamed  of  your  fruits, because 
of  the  fierce  wTath  of  the  Lord.     Ibid.  12—13. 

Let  them  be  confoimded  that  persecute  me,  and  let  not  me  be  confoimded: 
let  them  be  afraid,  and  let  not  me  be  afraid:  bring  upon  them  the  day  of  af- 
fliction, and  with  a  double  destruction  destroy  them.     Ibid.  17 — 18. 

CONSCIENCE. 
Tranquility  of  a  Oood  Conscience. 

Job  gives  reason  for  his  constancy  in  all  adversity  in  these  words: — 

My  justification,  wliich  I  have  begun  to  hold,  I  will  not  forsake:  for  my 
heart  doth  not  reprehend  me  in  all  my  life.     Job.  27 — 6. 

A  secure  mind  is  like  a  continual  fea.st.     Prov.  15 — 15. 

Riches  are  good  to  him  that  hath  no  sin  in  his  conscience;  and  poverty  is 
very  wicked  in  the  mouth  of  the  ungodly.     Ekxjli.  13 — 80. 

For  our  glory  is  this,  the  testimony  of  our  conscience,  that  in  simplicity 
of  heart  and  sincerity  of  Grod,  and  not  hi  carnal  >visdom,  but  in  the  grace  of 
God.  we  have  conversed  in  this  world;  and  more  abundantly  towards  you. 
2.  Cor.  1—12. 


CONSECRATION.  165 

Dearly  beloved,  if  our  heart  do  not  reprehend  us,  we  have  confidence  to- 
wards God.     1.  John.   3 — 21. 

Tlie  Disquiet  of  a  Bad  Conscience. 

Our  first  parents,  after  committing  the  sin  of  disobedience,  disturbed  by  a 
bad  conscience,  feared,  fled,  and  hid  themselves. 

And  when  they  heard  the  voice  of  the  Lord  God  walking  in  paradise  at 
the  afternoon  air,  Adam  and  his  wife  hid  themselves  from  the  face  of  the 
Lord  God,  amidst  the  trees  of  paradise.  And  the  Lord  God  called  Adam,  and 
said  to  him:  Where  art  thou  ?  and  he  said:  I  heard  thy  voice  in  paradise;  and 
I  was  afraid,  because  I  was  naked,  and  I  hid  myself.     Gen.  3 — 8  to  10. 

The  bad  conscience  of  Cain  is  sufficiently  shown  from  these  words:  Every 
one  therefore  that  findeth  me,  shall  kill  me.  Ibid.  4 — 14.  And  through  this 
fear  he  was  always  a  wanderer  on  earth. 

The  brothers  of  Joseph  when  in  distress,  wei'e  adminished  by  conscimisness 
of  sin,  and  said  one  to  another:  We  deserve  to  suffer  these  things,  because 
we  have  sinned  against  our  brother,  seeing  the  anguish  of  his  soul,  when  he 
besought  us,  and  we  would  not  hear:  therefore  is  this  affliction  come  upon 
us.  And  Ruben,  one  of  them,  said:  Did  not  I  say  to  you:  Do  not  sin  against 
the  boy:  and  you  would  not  hear  me?  Behold,  his  blood  is  required.  Ibid. 
42—31,  22. 

David  said  of  himself:  There  is  no  health  in  mj^  flesh, because  of  thy  wrath: 
there  is  no  peace  for  my  bones,  because  of  my  sins.  For  my  iniquities  are 
gone  over  my  head;  and  as  a  heavy  burden  are  become  heavy  upon  me. 
*  *  I  am  become  miserable,  and  am  bowed  down  even  to  the  end:  I  walked 
sorrowful  all  the  day  long.     Psalm.  37 — 4,  5  and  7. 

For  whereas  wickedness  is  fearful,  it  beareth  witness  of  its  condenmation: 
for  a  troubled  conscience  always  forecasteth  grievous  things.  Wisdom.  17 — 10. 

Baltassar  ivas  so  terrified  at  the  handwriting  on  the  wall,  that  we  read  of 
him:  Then  was  the  king's  coimtenance  changed;  and  his  thoughts  troubled 
him:  and  the  joints  of  his  loins  were  loosed;  and  his  knees  struck  one  against 
the  other.     Dan.  5 — 6. 

King  Antiochus  said  of  himself :  Sleep  is  gone  from  my  eyes:  and  I  am 
fallen  away;  and  ray  heart  is  cast  down  for  anxiety.  1.  Mach.  6 — 10.  And 
he  immediately  adds  the  cause  of  his  trouble: 

But  now  I  remember  the  evils  that  I  have  done  in  Jerusalem,  from 
whence  also  I  took  away  all  the  spoils  of  gold,  and  of  silver  that  were  in  it; 
and  I  sent  to  destroy  the  inhabitants  of  Juda  without  cause.  I  know  there- 
fore that  for  this  cause  these  evils  have  found  me:  and  beliold,  I  perish  with 
great  grief  in  a  strange  land.     1.  Mach.  6 — 12,  13. 

Then  Judas,  who  betrayed  him,  seeing  that  he  was  condemned,  repenting 
himself,  brought  back  the  thirty  pieces  of  silver  to  the  chief  priests  and  the 
ancients,  saying:  I  have  sinned  in  betraying  innocent  blood.  But  they  said: 
"Wliat  is  that  to  us  ?  look  thou  to  it.  And  casting  down  the  pieces  of  silver  in 
the  temple,  he  departed:  and  went  and  hanged  himself  with  a  halter.  Matth. 
27—3  to  5. 

CONSECRATION. 

Of  Priests,  of  Days,  of  Altars,  of  Vestments  and  other  things  Pertaining 

to  Divine  Service. 

For  the  sons  of  Aaron  thou  shalt  prepare  linen  tunics,  and  girdles  and 


166  CONSOLATION. 

mitres  for  glory  and  beauty:  and  with  all  these  things  thou  shalt  vest  Aaron 
thy  brother,  and  his  sons  with. him.  And  thou  shalt  consecrate  the  hands  of 
them  all,  and  shalt  sanctify  them,  that  they  maj'  do  the  office  of  priesthood 
mito  me.     Exod.  28—40,  41. 

And  thou  shalt  also  do  this,  that  they  may  be  consecrated  to  me  m  priest- 
hood. *  *  And  thou  shalt  poiu-  the  oil  of  unction  upon  their  head:  and  by 
this  rite  shall  he  be  consecrated.  *  *  And  when  thou  hast  taken  of  the 
blood  that  is  uiwn  the  altar,  and  of  the  oil  of  unction,  thou  shalt  sprinkle 
Aaron  and  his  vesture,  liis  sons  and  their  vestments.  And  after  they  and 
their  vestments  are  consecrated.  *  *  And  the  holy  vesture  which  Aaxon 
shall  use,  his  sons  shall  have  after  him,  that  they  may  be  anointed,  and  their 
hands  consecrated  in  it.  *  *  All  that  I  have  commanded  thee  thou  shalt  do 
unto  Aaron  and  liis  sons..  Seven  days  shalt  thou  consecrate  their  hands. 
Ibid.  29—1,  7,  21,  29  and  35. 

And  Moses  said:  You  have  consecrated  your  hands  this  day  to  the  Lord, 
every  man  in  his  son  and  in  his  brother,  that  a  blessing  may  be  given  to  you. 
Ibid.  32—29. 

And  thou  shalt  take  the  oil  of  unction,  and  anoint  the  tabernacle  with  its 
vessels,  that  they  may  be  sanctified:  the  altar  of  holocaust  and  all  its  vessels: 
the  laver  with  its  foot:  thou  shalt  consecrate  all  with  the  oil  of  unction,  that 
they  may  be  most  holy.     Ibid.  40 — 9  to  11. 

The  consecration  of  Aaron  and  his  sons,  of  the  tabernacle,  etc., is  found  in 
Levit.  Chap.  8. 

He  offered  also  the  second  ram,  in  the  consecration  of  priests:  and  Aaron 
and  his  sons  put  their  hands  upon  the  head  thereof.     Levit.  8 — 22. 

And  when  he  had  sanctified  them  in  their  vestments,  he  conmianded 
them,  saying:  Boil  the  flesh  before  the  door  of  the  tabernac-le,  and  there  eat 
it.  Eat  ye  also  the  loaves  of  consecration,  that  are  laid  m  the  basket,  as  the 
Lord  commanded  me,  saying:    Aaron  and  his  sons  shall  eat  them.   Ibid.  8 — 31. 

And  on  the  same  day  that  the  sheaf  is  consecrated,  a  lamb  without 
blemish  of  the  first  year,  shall  be  killed  for  a  holocaust  of  the  Lord.  Ibid. 
23—12. 

All  the  time  of  his  separation  no  razor  .shall  pass  over  his  head  until  the 
day  be  fulfilled  of  his  consecration  to  the  Lord.  He  shall  be  holy,  and  shall 
let  the  hair  of  his  head  grow.  *  *  But  if  any  man  die  suddenly  before  him. 
the  head  of  his  consecration  shall  be  defiled :  and  he  shall  shave  it  forthwith  on 
the  same  day  of  liis  purification,  and  again  the  seventh  day.     Num.  6—5  and  9. 

And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  day  that  Moses  had  finished  the  tabernacle,  and 
set  it  up,  and  had  anointed  and  sanctified  it  with  all  its  vessels,  the  altar  like- 
wise and  all  the  vessels  thereof.     Ibid.  7—1. 

It  doth  not  belong  to  thee  Ozias,  to  bum  incense  to  the  Lord,  but  to  the 
priests,  that  is,  to  the  sons  of  Aaron,  who  are  consecrated  for  this  ministry: 
go  out  of  the  sanctuary.    2.  Paral.  26—18. 

COMMON  CONSENT. 
{See  Unity.) 

CONSOLATION. 

Consolation  of  the  Poor. 

(See  Alms.) 


CONSOLATION.  167 

Divine  Consolation  in  Misfortune. 

Abraham,  who  at  the  command  of  God,  left  his  country  and  friends,  was 
consoled  by  various  apparitions.     See  Gen.  Chapters  12.  lo  and  28. 

Jacob,  when  fleeing  from  his  brother,  was  consoled  by  the  Lord  in  a  dream. 
Gen.  28—12  and  13. 

Behold,  I  will  rain  bread  from  heaven  for  you.     Exod.  16 — 4. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Go  before  the  people,  and  take  with  thee 
of  the  ancients  of  Israel:  and  take  in  thy  hand  the  rod  wherewith  thou  didst 
strike  the  river,  and  go.  Behold,  I  will  stand  there  before  thee,  upon  the 
rock  Horeb:  and  thou  shalt  strike  the  rock,  and  water  shall  come  out  of  it 
that  the  people  may  drink.     Ibid.  17 — 5,  6. 

He  afflicted  thee  with  want,  and  gave  thee  manna  for  thy  food,  which 
neither  thou  nor  thy  fathers  knew:  to  show  that  not  in  bread  alone  doth  man 
live;  but  in  every  word  that  proceedeth  from  the  mouth  of  God.  Thy 
raiment,  with  which  thou  wast  covered,  hath  not  decayed  for  age,  and  thy 
foot  is  not  worn,  lo,  thi^  is  the  fortieth  year,  that  thou  mayst  consider  in  thy 
heart,  that  as  a  man  traineth  up  his  son,  so  the  Lord  thy  God  hath  trained 
thee  up.  That  thou  shouldst  keep  the  commandments  of  the  LorcJ  thy  God, 
and  walk  in  his  ways,  and  fear  him.     Deut.  8 — 3  to  6. 

No  man  shall  be  able  to  resist  you  all  the  daj^s  of  thy  life:  as  I  have  been 
with  Moses,  so  will  I  be  with  thee:  I  will  not  leave  thee,  nor  forsake  thee. 
Josue.  1—5. 

The  Lord  caused  a  raven  to  bring,  twice  a  day,  bread  and  flesh  to  Elias. 
3.  Kings.  17—6. 

The  Lord  consoled  king  Ezechias  by  the  prophet  Isaias  and  by  the  Angel 
who  destroyed  185,000  soldiers  of  the  Assyrian  king.  4.  Kings.  19.  See  also 
Judith.  Chap.  10.     And  Esther.  Chap.  9. 

The  prayer  of  Sara  and  Tobias  was  heard,  and  an  Angel  was  sent  to  cure 
them.     Tob.  3—25.     See  Matth.  14—15. 

Jesus  said:  I  have  compassion  on  the  multitudes,  because  they  continue 
with  me  now  three  days.     Matth.  15—32. 

But  this  every  one  is  sure  of  that  worshippeth  thee,  that  his  life,  if  it  be 
under  trial,  shall  be  crowned:  and  if  it  be  under  tribulation, it  shall  be  delivered: 
and  if  it  be  under  correction,  it  shall  be  allowed  to  come  to  thy  mercy.  For 
thou  art  not  delighted  in  our  being  lost:  because  after  a  storm  thou  makest  a 
calm;  and  after  tears  and  weeping  thou  pourest  in  joyfulness.     Tob.  3 — 21,22. 

They  that  sow  in  tears  shall  reap  in  joy.  Going  they  went  and  wept, 
casting  their  seeds.  But  coming,  they  shall  come  with  joyfulness,  carrying 
their  sheaves.     Psalm.  125 — 5  to  7. 

Let  us  humbly  wait  for  his  consolation.     Judith.  8 — 20. 

Who  setteth  up  the  liurAble  on  high,  and  comf  orteth  with  help  those  that 
mourn.     Job.  5 — 11. 

According  to  the  multitude  of  my  sorrows  in  my  heart,  thy  comforts  have 
given  joy  to  my  soul.     Psalm.  93 — 19. 

I,  I  myself  will  comfort  you.     Isa.  51 — 12. 

And  I  will  turn  their  mourning  into  joy  and  will  comfort  them,  and 
make  them  joyful  after  their  soitow.  Jerem.  31 — 13.  See  Dan.  Chap.  13; 
concerning  Susanna. 

The  Lord  is  good,  and  giveth  strength  in  the  day  of  trouble.  Nahum. 
1—7. 


168  CONSTANCY. 

Let  no  temptation  take  hold  on  j'ou,  but  such  as  is  human:  and  God  is 
faithful,  who  will  not  suffer  you  to  be  tempted  above  that  wliich  you  are  able; 
but  will  make  also  with  temptation  issue,  that  you  may  be  able  to  bear 
it.  1.  Cor.  10—13.     See  Dan,  Chap,  6, 

Blessed  by  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Fatlier  of 
Mercies,  and  the  God  of  all  consolation.  *  *  For  as  the  sufferings  of  Christ 
abound  in  us;  so  also  by  Christ  doth  our  comfort  abound,  *  *  That  our 
hope  for  you  may  be  steadfast;  knowing  that  as  you  are  partakers  of  the  suf- 
ferings, so  shall  you  be  also  of  the  consolation,    2.  Cor.  1. — 3,  5  and  7. 

In  all  things  we  suffer  tribvdation;  but  are  not  distressed:  we  are  strait- 
ened; but  not  destitute.     Ibid.  4—8. 

For  also  when  we  were  come  into  Macedonia,  oiu*  flesh  had  no  rest:  but 
we  suffered  all  tribulation;  combats  mthout,  feai-s  within.  But  Grod  who 
comforted  the  hvmible,  comforted  us  by  the  coming  of  Titus.     Ibid.  7 — 5,  6. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Paul  in  the  night  by  a  vision:  Fear  not,  but  speak, 
and  hold  not  thy  peace,  because  I  am  with  thee:  and  no  man  shall  set  upon 
thee  to  hurt  thee:  for  I  have  much  people  in  this  city.    Acts.  18 — 9,  10. 

•  Human  Consolation. 

Then  Job  answered  and  said:  I  have  often  heard  such  things  as  these: 
You  are  all  troublesome  comforters.  Shall  windy  words  have  no  end  ?  or  is  it 
any  trouble  for  thee  to  speak?  I  also  could  sjieak  Uke  you:  and  would  God 
your  soul  were  for  my  soul.  I  would  comfort  you  also  with  words,  and  would 
wag  my  head  over  you.     Job.  16 — 1  to  5. 

I  said  in  my  heart;  I  wiU  go,  and  abound  with  deUghts,  and  enjoy  good 
things.      And  I  saw  that  this  also  was  vanity,     Eccles,  2 — 1. 

Who  comforteth  us  in  all  our  tribulations;  that  we  also  may  be  able  to 
comfort  them  who  ai*e  in  any  distress,  by  the  exliortation  wherewith  we  also 
are  exhorted  by  God.    2.  Cor.  1 — 4. 

And  we  beseech  you,  bretliren,  rebuke  the  unquiet;  comfort  the  feeble- 
minded; support  the  weak;  be  patient  towards  all  men.     1.  Thess.  5 — 14. 

CONSTANCY. 

{See  also  Perseverance.) 
Consta'ncy  of  tJie  Faithful. 

For  when  Jezabel  killed  the  prophets  of  the  Lord,  he  (Abdias)  took  a 
hundred  prophets,  and  hid  them  by  fifty  and  fifty  in  curves,  and  fed  them  with 
bread  and  water.    3.  Kings.  18 — 4. 

Then  shall  the  just  stand  with  great  constancy  against  those  that  have 
afflicted  them,  and  taken  away  their  labours.    Wisdom  5 — 1. 

And  many  of  the  people  of  Israel  determined  with  themselves,  that  they 
would  not  eat  unclean  things:  and  they  chose  rather  to  die,  than  to  be  defiled 
with  unclean  meats:  and  they  would  not  break  tlie  holy  law  of  Gotl:  and  they 
were  put  to  death.     1.  Mach.  1 — 65,  66. 

And  they  said:  We  will  not  come  forth;  neither  will  we  obey  the  king's 
edict,  to  profane  the  sabbath-day.  *  *  Saying:  Let  us  all  die  in  our  iimo- 
cency :  and  heaven  and  earth  shall  be  witnesses  for  us,  that  you  put  us  to  death 
wrongfully.    Ibid.  2—34,  37. 


CONSULTATION.  169 

Eleazar  xyne  -cff  the  chief  of  the  scribes,  a  man  advanced  in  years,  and  of  a 
comely  countenance,  was  pressed  to  'C^en  his  mouth  to  eat  swine's  flesh.  But 
he  choosing  rather  a  most  glorious  death  than  a  hateful  life,  went  forward 
voluntarily  to  the  torment.  And  considering  in  what  manner  he  was  come  to 
it,  patiently  bearing,  he  determined  not  to  do  any  unlawful  tilings  for  the  love 
of  hfe.    2.  Mach.  6—18  to  20. 

For  the  constancy  4)f  the  seven  brothers  and  their  mother.  See  2.  Mach. 
Chap.  7. 

For  Herod  had  apprehended  John,  and  bound  him,  and  put  him  in  prison, 
because  of  Herodias,  his  brother's  wife.  For  John  said  to  him:  It  is  not  lawfuL 
Matth.  14.-3,4. 

Now  tliey  seeing  the  constancy  of  Peter  and  John,  knowing  that  they 
were  illiterate  and  ignorant  men,  they  wondered:  and  they  knew  them,  that 
they  had  been  with  Jesus.     Acts.  4 — 13. 

CONSTITUTIONS. 
(See  also  Laws.) 

(Constitutions  made  by  Superiors  having  the  Power  to  make  them,,  are  to 
be  Obeyed  as  the  Laws  of  God. 

He  that  heareth  3'^ou,  heareth  me:  and  he  that  despiseth  you,  despiseth 
me.    And  he  tliat  despiseth  me,  despiseth  him  that  sent  me.     Luke.  10 — 16. 

And  as  they  passed  through  the  cities,  they  delivered  to  them  the  decrees 
for  to  keep,  that  were  decreed  by  the  apostles  and  ancients  who  were  at  Je- 
rusalem.    Acts.  16 — 4. 

For  you  know  what  commandments  I  have  given  to  you  by  the  Lord 
Jesus.  *  *  He  therefore  that  despiseth  these  things,  despiseth  not  man,  but 
God;  who  also  hath  given  his  holy  Spirit  in  us.     1.  Thess.  4 — 2  and  8. 

Let  every  soul  be  subject  to  higher  powers:  for  there  is  no  power  but  from 
God:  and  those  tliat  are,  are  ordained  of  God.  Therefore  he  that  resisteth  the 
power,  resisteth  the  ordinance  of  God.  And  they  that  resist,  purchase  to  them- 
selves damnation.     Rom.  13 — 1,  2. 

CONSULTATION. 
God,  or  His  Ministers,  to  be  Consulted  in  all  Doubts. 

And  she  (Rebecca)  went  to  consult  the  Lord.    Gen.  25 — 22. 

But  hear  my  words  and  counsels;  and  God  shall  be  with  thee.  Be  thou 
to  the  people  in  those  things  that  pertain  to  God,  to  bring  their  words  to  him. 
Exod.  18—19. 

And  they  put  him  into  prison,  till  they  might  know  what  the  Lord  would 
command.     Levit.  24 — 12.     See  also  Num.  15 — 34. 

And  Moses  answered  them:  Stay  that  I  may  consult  the  Lord  what  he 
will  ordain  concerning  you.     Num.  9 — 8. 

And  Moses  referred  their  cause  to  the  judgment  of  the  Lord.    Ibid.  27 — 4. 

If  thou  perceive  that  there  be  among  you  a  hand  and  doubtful  matter  in 
judgment  between  blood  and  blood,  cause  and  cause,  leprosy  and  leprosy; 
and  thou  see  that  the  words  of  the  judges  within  thy  gates  do  vary:  arise, 
and  go  up  to  the  place,  which  thy  Lord  thy  God  shall  choose.   And  thou  shalt 


170  CONSULXATION. 

come  to  the  priests  of  the  Levitical  race,  and  to  the  judge,  that  shall  be  at 
that  time :  and  thou  shalt  ask  of  them,  and  they  shall  show  thee  the  truth  of 
the  judgment.  And  thou  shalt  do  whatsoever  they  shall  say,  that  preside  iu 
the  place,  which  the  Lord  shall  choose,  and  what  they  shall  teach  thee,  ac- 
cording to  his  law;  and  thou  shalt  follow  their  sentence:  neither  shalt  thou 
decline  to  the  right  hand  nor  to  the  left  hand.  But  he  that  will  be  proud,  and 
refuse  to  obey  the  commandment  of  the  priest,  who  ministereth  at  that  time 
to  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  the  decree  of  the  judge;  that  man  shall  die,  and 
thou  shalt  take  away  the  evil  from  Israel.     Deut.  17 — 8  to  12. 

After  the  death  of  Josue,  the  children  of  Israel  consulted  the  Lord,  say- 
ing: Who  shall  go  up  before  ua  against  the  Chanaanite,  and  shaU  be  the  lead- 
er of  the  war  ?  And  the  Lord  said:  Juda  shaU  go  up:  behold,  I  have  delivered 
the  land  into  his  hands.     Judges.  1 — 1,  2. 

Tlien  they  desired  him  {the  priest)  to  consult  the  Lord,  that  they  might 
know  whether  their  journey  should  be  prosperous,  and  the  thing  should  have 
effect.  He  answered  them:  Go  ui  peace:  the  Lord  looketh  on  your  way,  and 
the  journey  that  you  go.     Ibid.  18 — 5,  6. 

And  they  arose,  and  came  to  the  house  of  God,  that  is,  to  SUo:  and  they 
consulted  God,  and  said:  Who  shall  be  in  our  army  the  first  to  go  to  battle 
against  the  children  of  Benjamin  ?  And  the  Lord  answered  them :  Let  Juda 
be  your  leader.  Ibid.  20 — 18. 

And  David  consulted  the  Lord,  saying:  ShaU  I  pursue  after  these  robbers, 
and  shall  I  overtake  them,  or  no?  And  the  Lord  said  to  him:  Pursue  after 
them:  for  thou  shalt  surely  overtake  them,  and  recover  the  prey.  1.  Kings. 
80—8. 

And  after  these  things  David  consulted  the  Lord,  saying:  Shall  I  go  up 
into  one  of  the  cities  of  Juda?  And  the  Lord  said  to  him:  Go  up.  And  David 
said:  Whither  shall  I  go  ujj?  And  he  answered  him:  Into  Hebron.  2.  Bangs. 
2—1. 

At  that  time  Abia  the  son  of  Jeroboam  fell  sick.  And  Jeroboam  said  to 
his  wife:  Arise,  and  change  thy  dress,  that  thou  be  not  known  to  be  the  wife 
of  Jeroboam,  and  go  to  Silo,  where  Aliias  the  prophet  is,  who  told  me,  that  I 
should  reign  over  this  people.     3.  Kings.  14 — 1,  2. 

But  Mich eas  said  to  him:  As  the  Lord  liveth,  whatsoever  the  Lord  shall 
say  to  me,  that  will  I  speak.  So  he  came  to  the  king:  and  the  king  said  to  him: 
Micheas,  shall  we  go  to  Ramoth-Galaad  to  battle,  or  shall  we  forbear?  He  an- 
swered him:  Go  up,  and  prosper:  and  the  Lord  shall  deliver  it  into  the  king's 
hands.     Ibid.  22—14,  15, 

And  Josaphat  said:  Is  there  not  here  a  prophet  of  the  Lord,  that  we 
may  beseech  the  Lord  by  him  ?  And  one  of  the  servants  of  the  king  of  Israel 
answered :  Here  is  Eliseus  the  son  of  Saphat,  who  poured  water  on  the  hands 
of  Elias.    4.  Kings.  3—11. 

And  the  king  said  to  Hazael:  Take  with  thee  presents,  and  go  to  meet  the 
man  of  God,  and  consult  the  Lord  by  him,  saying:  Can  I  recover  of  this  my 
illness.    Ibid.  8—8. 

But  above  all  these  things  pray  to  the  most  High,  that  he  may  direct  thy 
way  in  truth.     Ek;cli.  37 — 19. 

And  Abraham  said  to  him:  They  have  Moses  and  the  prophets:  let  them 
hear  them.     Luke.  16 — 29. 


CONTENTION.  171 

CONTEMPT. 
Contempt  of  the  Lord. 

For  we  are  sojourners  before  thee,  and  strangers,  as  were  all  our  fathers. 
Our  days  upon  earth  are  as  a  shadow:  and  there  is  no  stay.     1.  Paral.  29 — 15. 

And  thej^  shall  make  a  noise  against  them,  that  day,  like  the  roaring  of 
the  sea:  we  shall  look  towards  the  land,  and  behold,  darkness  of  tribulation: 
and  the  light  is  darkened  with  the  mist  thereof.     Isa.   5 — 30. 

•  And  they  shall  look  to  the  earth;  and  behold,  trouble  and  darkness,  weak- 
ness and  distress,  and  a  mist  following  them:  a^nd  they  cannot  fly  awaj^  from 
their  distress.     Ibid.  8—22. 

Arise  ye.  and  depart:  for  there  is  no  rest  here  for  you.     Micheas.  2 — 10. 

The  world  cannot  hate  you:  but  me  it  hateth;  because  I  give  testimony 
of  it,  that  the  works  thereof  are  evil.     John.  7 — 7. 

The  Spirit  of  truth, whom  the  world  cannot  receive;  because  it  seeth  him 
not,  nor  knoweth  him:  but  you  shall  know  him;  because  he  shall  abide  Avith 
you,  and  shall  be  in  you.     Ibid.  14 — 17. 

These  things  have  I  spoken  to  you,  that  in  me  you  may  have  i^eace.  In 
the  world  you  shall  have  distress:  but  have  confidence;  I  have  overcome  the 
world.     Ibid.  16—33. 

I  pray  not  for  the  world,  but  for  them  whom  thou  hast  given  me;  because 
they  are  thine.  *  *  I  have  given  them  thy  word :  and  the  world  hath  hated 
them,  because  they  are  not  of  the  world:  as  I  also  arQ  not  of  the  world.  *  * 
Just  Father,  the  world  hath  not  known  thee:  but  I  have  known  thee:  and 
these  have  known,  that  thou  hast  sent  me.     Ibid.  17 — 9,  14  and  25. 

And  be  not  conformed  to  this  world:  but  be  reformed  in  the  newness  of 
your  mind;  that  you  may  prove  what  is  the  good,  and  the  acceptable,  and  the 
perfect  will  of  God.     Rom.  12 — 2. 

Who  gave  himself  for  our  sins,  that  he  might  deliver  us  from  this  pres- 
ent wicked  world,  according  to  the  will  of  God  and  our  Father.     Galat.  1 — 4. 

But  God  forbid  that  I  should  glory,  but  in  the  cross  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ:  by  whom  the  world  is  crucified  to  me,  and  I  to  the  world.  Ibid.  6 — 14. 

Know  you  not  that  the  friendship  of  this  world,  is  the  enemy  of  God  ? 
Whosoever,  therefore,  will  be  a  friend  of  this  world,  becometh  an  enemy  of 
God.    James.  4 — 4. 

CONTENTION. 

(See  also  Discord.) 
Contention  Work.^  Evil. 

For  I  know  thy  obstinacy,  and  thy  most  stiff  neck.  While  I  am  yet  liv- 
ing, and  going  in  with  you,  you  have  always  been  rebellious  against  the  Lord: 
how  much  more  when  I  shall  be  dead?    Deut.  31—27. 

Among  the  proud  there  are  alwaj^s  contentions.    Prov.  13 — 10. 

An  evil  man  always  seeketh  quarrels:  but  a  cruel  angel  shall  be  sent 
against  him.     Ibid.  17 — 11. 

The  lips  of  a  fool  intermeddle  wdth  strife:  and  his  mouth  provoketh  quar- 
rels.    Ibid.  18—6. 

If  a  wise  man  contend  with  a  fool,  whether  he  be  angry,or  laugh,he  shall 


172  CONTENTION, 

find  no  rest.     Ibid.  29—9. 

Strive  not  with  a  man  that  is  full  of  tongue;  and  heap  not  wood  upon  his 
fire.     Eccli.  8 — 4. 

Injuries  and  wrongs  will  waste  riches:  and  the  house  that  is  very  rich 
shall  be  brought  to  nothing  by  pride:  so  the  substance  of  the  proud  shall  be 
rooted  out.     Ibid.  21—5. 

He  that  pricketh  the  eye,  bringeth  out  tears:  and  he  that  pricketh  the 
heart  bringeth  forth  resentment.    Ibid.  22 — 24. 

Behold,  you  fast  for  debates  and  strife,  and  strike  with  the  fist  ^vickedLy. 
Do  not  fast  as  you  have  done  until  this  day,  to  make  your  cry  to  be  heard  on 
high.     Isa.  58 — 4. 

But  to  them  who  are  contentious,  and  who  obey  not  the  truth,  but  give 
credit  to  iniquity,  wrath  and  indignation.     Rom.  2 — 8. 

Walk — not  in  contention.     Ibid.  13 — 13. 

For  whereas  there  is  among  you  envying  and  contention,  are  you  not  car- 
nal, and  walk  according  to  man?    1.  Cor.  3 — 3. 

Contentions  are  numbered  among  the  works  of  the  flesh  which  exclude  froni 
the  kingdom  of  heaven.    See  Galat.  5 — 20. 

Of  these  things  put  them  in  mind,  testifying  before  the  Lord.  Contend 
not  in  words:  for  it  is  to  no  profit,  but  to  the  subversion  of  the  hearers.  2.  Tim. 
2—14. 

But  avoid  foolish  questions,  and  genealogies,  and  contentions,  and  striv- 
ings about  the  law:  for  they  are  unprofitable  and  vain.     Titus.  3 — 9. 

For  where  envying  and  contention  is,  there  is  inconstancy  and  every  evil 
work.     James.  3 — 16. 

Contention  should  he  Avoided. 

Abram  therefore  said  to  Lot:  Let  there  be  no  quarrel,  I  beseech  thee,  be- 
tween me  and  thee,  and  between  my  herdsmen  and  thy  herdsmen:  for  we 
are  brethren.     Gen.  13 — 8. 

And  they  digged  in  the  torrent,  and  found  living  water:  but  there  also 
the  herdsmen  of  Gerara  strove  against  the  herdsmen  of  Isaac,  saying:  It  is  our 
water.  Wherefore  he  called  the  name  of  the  well,  on  occasion  of  that  which 
had  happened.  Calumny.  And  they  digged  also  another;  and  for  that  they 
quarreled  likewise,  and  he  called  the  name  of  it,Enmity;  going  forward  from 
thence  he  digged  another  well,  for  which  they  contended  not:  therefore  he 
called  the  name  thereof,  Latitude,  saying:  Now  hath  the  Lord  given  us  room. 
Ibid.  26—19  to  22. 

Answer,  I  beseech  you,  without  contention.    Job.  6 — 29. 

Strive  not  against  a  man  without  cause,  when  he  hath  done  thee  no  evil. 
Prov.  8—30. 

It  is  an  honour  for  a  man  to  separate  himself  from  quarrels:  but  all  fools 
are  meddling  with  reproaches.     Ibid.  20 — 3. 

Contend  not  with  the  wicked,  nor  seek  to  be  like  the  imgodly.  Ibid. 
24—19. 

Strive  not  with  a  powerful  man;  lest  thou  fall  into  his  hands.  Contend 
not  with  a  rich  man;  lest  he  bring  an  action  against  thee.     Eccli.  8 — 1,  2. 

Refrain  from  strife,  and  thou  shalt  diminish  thymus.    Ibid.  28 — 10. 

And  if  any  man  will  go  to  law  with  thee,  and  take  away  thy  coat,  let  him 


CONTRACTS.  173 

have  thy  cloak  also.  And  whosoever  shall  force  thee  to  go  one  mile,  go  with 
him  other  two.     Matth.  5 — 40,  41. 

But  if  any  man  seem  to  be  contentious,  we  have  no  such  custom,  nor  hath 
the  church  of  God.     1.  Cor.  11—16. 

Let  nothing  be  done  through  strife,  nor  by  vain  glory:  but  in  humihty, 
let  each  esteem  others  better  than  themselves.     Philip.  2 — 3. 

And  avoid  foolish  and  unlearned  questions;  knowing  that  they  beget 
strifes.  But  the  servant  of  the  Lord  must  not  wrangle,  but  be  gentle  towards 
all  men,  fit  to  teach,  patient.     2.  Tim.  3—23,  24. 

Let  all  bitterness, and  anger,and  mdignation,and  clamour, and  blasphemy, 
be  taken  away  from  you,  with  all  malice.     Ephes.  4 — 31. 

CONTRACTS. 

With  whom  Contracts  are  not  to  be  Made. 

Thou  shalt  not  enter  into  league  with  them  (idoZa^ers),  nor  with  their  gods, 
Exod.  23—32. 

Make  no  covenant  with  the  men  of  those  countries:  lest, when  they  have 
committed  fornication  with  their  gods,  and  have  adored  their  idols,  some  one 
call  thee  to  eat  of  the  things  sacrificed.     Ibid.  34 — 15. 

And  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  have  delivered  them  to  thee,  thou  shalt 
utterly  destroy  them  {the  Gentiles).  Thou  shalt  make  no  league  with  them, 
nor  show  mercy  to  them:  neither  shalt  thou  make  marriages  with  them.  Thou 
shalt  not  give  thy  daughter  to  his  son,  nor  take  his  daughter  for  thy  son. 
Deut.  7—2,  3. 

King  Achaz  was  reproached  by  a  prophet  for  entering  into  a  covenant  with 
Benadad  King  of  Syria.     See  3.  Kings.  20 — 42. 

Contracts  made  with  infidels,  against  the  will  of  Ood,  pimished.  See 
Judges.  Chap.  3. 

And  Jehu  the  son  of  Hananithe  seer  met  him  {JoKaphat),&u(\.  said  to  him: 
Thou  helpest  the  ungodly,  and  thou  art  joined  in  friendship  with  them  that 
hate  the  Lord;  and  therefore  thou  didst  deserve  indeed  the  wrath  of  the  Lord. 
2.  Paral.  19—2. 

Ood  made  a  Covenant  with  his  People. 

And  I  will  make  my  covenant  between  me  and  thee:  and  I  will  multiply 
thee  exceedingly.  *  *  And  I  wiU  establish  my  covenant  between  me  and 
thee,  and  between  thy  seed  after  thee  in  their  generations,  by  a  perpetual 
covenant:  to  be  a  God  to  thee,  and  to  thy  seed  after  thee.     Gen.  17 — 2  and  7. 

If  therefore  you  will  hear  my  voice,  and  keep  my  covenant,  you  shall  be 
my  peculiar  possession  above  all  people:  for  all  the  earth  is  mine.  Exod. 
19—5. 

Tlie  Lord  our  God  made  a  covenant  with  us  in  Horeb.     Deut.  5 — 2. 

Behold,  the  days  shall  come,-  saith  the  Lord,  and  I  will  make  a  new  cove- 
nant with  the  house  of  Israel,  and  with  the  house  of  Juda.     Jerem.  31 — 31. 

The  People  make  a  Covenant  with  God. 

Now  therefore,  said  he,  put  away  strange  gods  from  among  you,  and 


174  CONTRITION. 

incline  your  hearts  to  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel.  And  the  people  said  to 
Josue:  We  will  serve  the  Lord  our  God,  and  we  will  be  obedient  to  his  com- 
mandments. Josue  therefore  on  that  daj^  made  a  covenant,  and  set  before 
the  people  commandments  and  judgments  in  Sichem.  And  he  wrote  all  these 
things  in  the  volume  of  the  law  of  the  Lord:  and  he  took  a  great  stone,  and 
set  it  under  the  oak  that  was  in  the  sanctuary  of  the  Lord.  Josue.  24 — 
23  to  26. 

And  the  king  stood  upon  the  step;  and  made  a  covenant  with  the  Lord, 
to  walk  after  the  Lord,  and  to  keep  his  commandments,  and  his  testimonies, 
and  liis  ceremonies,  with  all  their  heart,  and  with  all  their  soul,  and  to  i^er- 
form  the  words  of  this  covenant,  wliich  were  written  in  that  book:  and  the 
people  agreed  to  the  covenant.     4.  Kings.  23—3. 

And  Joiada  made  a  covenant  between  himself  and  all  the  people,  and  the 
king,  that  they  should  be  the  people  of  the  Lord.     2.  l^aral.  23—16. 

Contracts  are  to  be  Kept. — Examples. 

But  Josue  saved  Rahab  the  harlot  and  her  father's  house,  and  all  she  had; 
and  they  dwelt  in  the  midst  of  Israel  until  this  present  day:  because  she  liid 
the  messengers,  whom  he  had  sent  to  spy  out  Jericho.    Josue.  6 — 25. 

Swear  to  me  by  the  Lord ,  that  thou  wilt  not  destroj-  my  seed  after  me, 
nor  take  away  my  name  from  the  house  of  my  father.  And  David  swore  to 
Saul.  So  Saul  went  home:  and  David  and  his  men  went  up  into  safer  places. 
1.  Kings.  24—22,  23. 

CONTRITION. 

{See  also  Conversion  to  God,  and  Penance.) 

True  Contrition  Preax;hed. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  the  God  of  Israel:  Make  your  ways  and 
your  doings  good:  and  I  will  dwell  with  you  in  this  place.  Trust  not  in  lying 
words,  saying:  The  temple  of  the  Lord,  the  temple  of  the  Lord,  it  is  the  tem- 
ple of  the  Lord.    Jerem.  7—3,  4. 

John,  preaching  in  the  desert  of  Judea,  said:  Do  penance:  for  the  king- 
dom of  heaven  is  at  hand.     Matth.  3—2. 

From  that  time  Jesus  began  to  preach  and  to  say:  Do  penance,  for  the 
kingdom  of  heaven  is  at  hand.     Ibid.  4 — 17. 

And  he  (John)  came  into  all  the  country  about  the  Jordan,  preaching  the 
baptism  of  penance,  for  the  remission  of  sins.  *  *  Bring  forth,  therefore, 
fruit  worthy  of  penance;  and  do  not  begin  to  say:  We  have  Abraham  for  our 
father.  For  I  say  to  you,  that  God  is  able  of  these  stones,  to  raise  up  children 
to  Abraham.     Luke.  3 — 3  and  8. 

Unless  you  do  penance,  you  shall  all  likewise  perish.  Ibid.  13 — 8. 

Penance  and  remission  of  sins  should  be  preached  in  his  (Christ's)  name 
among  all  nations.     Ibid.  24 — 47. 

But  Peter  {said)  to  them:  Do  penance,  and  be  baptized  every  one  of  you 
in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  remission  of  your  sins.     Acts.  2 — 38. 

Be  i>enitent,  therefore,  and  be  converted,  that  your  sins  may  be  blotted 
out.    Ibid.  8—19. 


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Do  penance,  therefore,  from  this  thy  wickedness:  and  pray  to  God,  that 
perhaps  this  thought  of  thy  heart  may  be  forgiven  thee.     Ibid.  8 — 22. 

And  God  indeed  liaving  overlooked  the  times  of  this  ignorance,  now  de- 
clareth  to  men,  that  all  should  every  where  do  penance.     Ibid.  17 — 30. 

Testifying  both  to  Jews  and  Gentiles  penance  towards  God.    Ibid.  20 — 21, 

But  (J.  Paul)  preached  first  to  them  that  are  at  Damascus,  and  at  Jei'u- 
salem,  and  throughout  all  the  country  of  Judea,  and  to  the  Gentiles,  that 
they  should  do  penance,  and  turn  to  God,  doing  works  worthy  of  penance. 
Ibid.  26—20. 

Remission  and  Pardon  Promised  to  True  Contrition. 

And  when  tliou  shalt  seek  there  the  Lord  thy  God,  thou  shalt  find  him: 
yet  so,  if  thou  seek  liim  with  all  thy  heart,  and  all  the  affliction  of  thy 
soul.     Deut.  4 — 29. 

Now  when  all  these  things  shall  be  come  upon  thee,  the  blessing  or  the 
curse,  which  I  have  set  forth  before  thee;  and  thou  shalt  be  touched  with  re- 
pentance of  thy  heart  among  all  the  nations,into  which  the  Lord  thy  God  shall 
have  scattered  thee;  and  shalt  return  to  him,  and  obey  his  commandments, 
as  I  command  thee  this  day,  thou  and  thy  children,  with  all  thy  heart,  and 
with  all  thy  soul:  the  Lord  thy  God  will  bring  back  again  thy  captivity,  and 
will  have  mercy  on  thee,  and  gather  thee  agam  out  of  all  the  nations,  into 
which  he  scattered  thee  before.     Ibid.  30 — 1  to  8. 

And  Samuel  spoke  to  all  the  house  of  Israel,  saying:  If  you  turn  to  the 
Lord  with  all  your  heart,  put  away  the  strange  gods  from  among  you,  Baal- 
im and  Astaroth:  and  prepare  your  hearts  unto  the  Lord, and  serve  him  only; 
and  he  will  deliver  you  out  of  the  hand  of  the  Philistines.     1.  Kings.  7 — 3. 

My  people, — being  converted,  shall  make  supplication  to  me,and  seek  out 
my  face,  and  do  penance  for  their  most  wicked  ways:  then  will  I  hear  from 
heaven,  and  will  forgive  their  sins,  and  will  heal  their  land.     2.  Paral.  7 — 14. 

If  thou  wilt  return  to  the  Almighty,  thou  shalt  be  built  up,  and  shalt  put 
away  iniquity  far  from  thy  tabernacle.     Job.  22 — 23. 

I  have  acknowledged  my  sin  to  thee,and  my  injustice  I  have  not  concealed. 
Psalm.  31 — 5. 

He  that  hideth  his  sins,  shall  not  prosper:  but  he  that  shall  confess,  and 
forsake  thena,  shall  obtain  mercy.     Prov.  28 — 13. 

Return  to  the  Lord,  and  turn  away  from  thy  injustice,  and  greatly  hate 
aoomination.  And  know  the  justices  and  judgments  of  God:  and  stand  firm 
in  the  lot  set  before  thee,  and  in  prayer  to  the  most  high  God.  Eccli.  17 — 23, 
24.  • 

Therefore  the  Lord  waiteth  that  he  may  have  mercy  on  you:  and  there- 
fore shall  he  be  exalted,  sparing  you:  because  the  Lord  is  the  God  of  judg- 
ment: blessed  are  all  they  that  wait  for  him.  For  the  people  of  Sion  shall 
dwell  in  Jerusalem:  weeping  thou  shalt  not  weep,  he  will  surely  have  pity  on 
thee:  at  the  voice  of  thy  cry,  as  soon  as  he  shall  hear,  he  will  answer  thee. 
Isa.  30—18,  19. 

Be  converted  to  me,  and  you  shall  be  saved,  all  ye  ends  of  the  earth:  for 
I  am  God,  and  there  is  no  other.     Ibid.  45 — 22. 

Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way,  and  the  unjust  man  his  thoughts,  and  let 
him  return  to  the  Lord,  and  he  will  have  mercy  on  him,  and  to  our  God,  for 
he  is  bountiful  to  forgive.     Ibid.  55 — 7. 


17e  CONTRITION, 

If  that  nation  against  which  I  have  spoken,  shall  re^jent  of  then-  evU  I 
also  will  rei^ent  of  the  evil  that  I  have  thought  to  do  to  them.  Jerem.  18 — 8. 

Tliou  hast  chastised  me,  and  I  was  instructed,  as  a  young  bullock  imac- 
customed  to  the  yoke.  Convert  me,  and  I  shall  be  converted:  for  thou  ait 
the  Lord  my  God.  For  after  thou  didst  convert  me.  I  did  penance:  and  after 
thou  didst  shew  unto  me.  I  struck  my  thigh:  I  am  confounded  and  ashamed, 
because  I  have  borne  the  reproach  of  mj-  youth.     Ibid.  31 — 18,  19. 

But  if  the  wiQked  do  penance  for  all  his  sins  which  he  hath  committed, 
and  keep  all  my  commandments,  and  do  judgment,  and  justice,  Uving  he 
shall  live,  and  shaU  not  die.  I  wUl  not  remember  aU  his  iniquities  that  he 
hath  done:  in  his  justice  which  he  hath  wrought  he  shall  Uve.  Ezech.  18 — 
21, 

And  when  the  wicked  tumeth  himself  away  from  his  wickedness,  which 
he  hath  wrought,and  doeth  judgment  and  justice;  he  shall  save  his  soul  aUve. 
Because  he  considereth  and  turneth  away  himself  from  all  his  iniquities, 
which  he  hath  wrought,  he  shall  surely  live  and  not  die.  And  the  children 
of  Israel  say:  The  way  of  the  Lord  is  not  right.  Are  not  my  ways  right,  O 
house  of  Israel,  and  are  not  rather  your  ways  perverse  V  Therefore  will  I 
judge  everj'  man  according  to  his  ways.  O  house  of  Israel,  saith  the  Lord 
God.  Be  converted,  and  do  penance  for  all  your  iniquities:  and  iniquity  shall 
not  be  your  ruin.  Cast  away  from  you  all  j'our  transgi-essions,  by  wliich  you 
have  transgressed;  and  make  to  yourselves  a  new  heart,  and  a  new  spirit: 
and  why  will  you  die,  O  house  of  Israel  ?  for  I  desire  not  the  death  of  him  that 
dieth,  saith  the  Lord,  return  ye,  and  live.     Ibid.  18 — 27  to  32. 

And  if  I  shaU  say  to  the  wicked:  Thou  shalt  surely  die:  and  he  do  i)en- 
ance  for  his  sin,  and  do  judgment  and  justice,  and  if  that  wicked  man  restore 
the  pledge,  and  render  what  he  had  robbed,  and  walk  in  the  commandments 
of  life,  and  do  no  unjust  thing:  he  shall  surely  live,  and  shall  not  die.  None 
of  liis  suis,  which  he  hath  committed,  shall  be  imputed  to  him;  he  hath  done 
judgment  and  justice:  he  shall  surely  live.  *  *  For  when  the  just  shall  de- 
part from  his  justice,  and  commit  iniquities:  he  shall  die  in  them.  And  when 
the  wicked  shall  depart  from  his  wickedness,  and  shall  do  judgments,  and 
justice,  he  shall  Uve  m  them.     Ibid.  33  -14  to  19. 

Now  therefore  saith  the  Lord:  Be  converted  to  me  with  all  your  heart, 
in  fasting,  and  in  weepuig,  and  in  mourning.  And  rend  your  hearts,  and  not 
your  garments,  and  turn  to  the  Lord  your  God :  for  he  is  gracious  and  merci- 
ful, patient  and  rich  in  mercy,  and  ready  to  repent  of  all  the  evil,  Joel.  2 — 
12,  13. 

Who  can  tell  if  God  will  turn,  and  forgive;  and  will  turn  away  from  his 
fierce  anger,  and  we  shall  not  jjerish  ?  and  God  saw  their  works,  that  they 
were  turned  from  their  evil  way:  and  God  had  mercy  with  regard  to  the  exil 
which  he  had  said  that  he  would  do  to  them:  and  he  did  not.  Jonas  3—9,  10, 

Return  ye,  every  one  from  his  evil  way.  and  from  your  wicked^devices, 
and  you  .shall  dwell  in  the  land  which  the  Ix)ni  hath  given  to  you,  and  your 
fathers  for  ever  and  ever.    Jerem.  25—5. 

Tims  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  Turn  ye  to  me,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  and 
I  will  turn  to  you,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.     Zach.  1  —3. 

I  will  arise,  and  will  go  to  my  father,  and  say  to  him:  Father,  I  have 
sinned  again-st  heaven,  and  before  thee:  I  am  not  now  worthy  to  be  called  thy 
son:  make  me  one  of  thy  hired  servants,     Luke,  15 — 18,  19. 

Be  penitent,  therefore,  and  be  convei-ted,  that  your  sins  may  be  blotted 


CONTRITION.  177 

out:  that,  when  the  times  of  refreshment  shall  come  from  the  presence  of  the 
Lord,  and  he  shall  send  him  who  hath  been  preached  unto  you,  Jesus  Christ. 
Acts.  3—19,  20. 

To  open  their  eyes,  that  they  may  be  converted  from  darkness  to  light, 
and  from  the  power  of  Satan  to  God,  that  they  may  receive  forgiveness  of 
sins,  and  a  lot  among  the  saints,  by  the  faith  that  is  in  me.     Ibid.  26 — 18. 

How  great  is  the  mercy  of  the  Lord,  and  his  forgiveness  to  them  that 
turn  to  him!    Ecch.  17—28. 

Contrition  should  not  be  Deferred. 

Delay  not  to  be  converted  to  tlie  Lord,  and  defer  it  not  from  day  to  day. 
Eccli.     5—8. 

Tarry  not  in  the  error  of  the  ungpdly:  give  glory  before  death.  Praise 
perisheth  from  the  dead  as  nothing.  Give  thanks  whilst  thou  art  living:  whilst 
thou  art  alive  and  in  health  thou  shalt  give  thanks,  and  shalt  praise  God,  and 
shalt  glory  in  his  mercies.     Ibid.  17 — 26,  27. 

Exaviples  of  True  Contrition. 

And  the  children  of  Israel  said  to  the  Lord:  We  have  sinned;  do  thou  unto 
us  whatsoever  pleaseth  thee:  only  deliver  us  this  time.  And  saying  these 
things,  they  cast  away  out  of  their  coasts  all  the  idols  of  strange  gods,  and 
served  the  Lord  their  God:  and  he  was  touched  with  their  miseries.  Judges. 
10—15,  16. 

And  David  said  to  Nathan:  I  have  sinned  against  the  Lord.  And  Nathan 
said  to  David:  The  Lord  hath  also  taken  away  thy  sin:  thou  shalt  not  die. 
2.  Kings.  12—13. 

And  the  princes  of  Israel,  and  the  king  being  in  a  consternation,  said: 
The  Lord  is  just.  And  when  the  Lord  saw  that  they  were  humbled,  the  word 
of  the  Lord  came  to  Semeias,  saying:  Because  they  are  humbled,  I  will  not 
destroy  them;  and  I  will  give  them  a  little  help;  and  my  wrath  shall  not 
fall  upon  Jerusalem  by  the  hand  of  Sesac.  But  yet  they  shall  serve  him, that 
they  may  know  the  difference  between  my  service,  and  the  service  of  a  king- 
dom of  the  earth.     2.  Paral.  12 — 6  to  8. 

And  after  that  he  was  in  distress,  he  prayed  to  the  Lord  his  God;  and  did 
penance  exceedingly  before  the  God  of  his  fathers.  And  he  entreated  him, 
and  besought  him  earnestly :  and  he  heard  his  prayer,  and  brought  him  again 
to  Jerusalem  into  his  kingdom:  and  Manasses  knew  that  the  Lord  was  God. 
Ibid.  33—12,  13. 

And  the  priests  put  on  hair-cloths;  and  thej'  caused  the  little  children  to 
lie  prostrate  before  the  temple  of  the  Lord;  and  the  altar  of  the  Lord  they 
covered  with  hair-cloth.     Judith.  4 — 8. 

The  Ninivites  turned  to  the  Lord  and  did  penance,  and  the  Lord  spared 
them.    See  Jonas.     Chap.  3. 

Then  he  began  to  curse  and  to  swear  that  he  knew  not  the  man.  And  im- 
mediately the  cock  crew.  And  Peter  remembered  the  word  of  Jesus  which 
he  had  said :  Before  the  cock  crow,  thou  wilt  deny  me  thrice,  And  going  forth, 
he  wept  bitterly.     Matth.  26—74,  75. 

And,  behold,  a  woman  in  the  city,  who  was  a  sinnner,  when  she  knew  that 
he  sat  at  meat  in  the  Pharisee's  house,  brought  an  alabaster  box  of  ointment: 


178  CONTRITION. 

and,  standing  behind  at  liis  feet,  she  began  to  wash  his  feet  with  tears,  and 
wiped  them  \vith  the  hairs  of  her  head,  and  kissed  his  feet,  and  anointed  them 
with  the  ointment.  *  *  And,  turning  to  the  woman,  he  said  to  Simon, 
Dost  thou  see  this  woman  ?  I  entered  into  thy  house;  thou  gavest  me  no  water 
for  my  feet:  but  she  liath  washed  my  feet  with  tears,  and  wiped  them  with 
her  hair.  *  *  AVherefore  I  say  to  thee.  Many  sins  are  forgiven  her,  because 
she  hath  loved  much.  But  to  whom  less  is  forgiven,  he  loveth  less.  And  he 
said  to  her:  Thy  sins  are  forgiven  thee.     Luke.  7 — 37,  38  and  44  to  48. 

And  the  publican,  standing  afar  off,  would  not  so  much  as  lift  his  eyes  to- 
wards heaven:  but  struck  his  breast,  saying:  O  God  be  merciful  to  me  a  sin- 
ner.    Ibid.  18—13. 

But  Zacheus  stood,  and  said  to  the  Lord:  Behold,  Lord,  the  half  of  my 
goods  I  give  to  the  poor:  and  if  I  have  wronged  any  man  of  anj-  tiling.  I  re- 
store him  four-fold.     Ibid.  19 — 8. 

But  the  other,  answering,  rebuked  him,  saying:  Neither  dost  thou  fear 
GKxi,  seeing  thou  art  under  the  same  condemnation?  And  we  indeed  justly;  for 
we  receive  the  duereward  of  om*  deeds:  but  this  man  hath  done  no  evil.  And 
he  said  to  Jesus:  Lord,  remember  me  when  thou  shalt  come  into  thy  kingdom. 
And  Jesus  said  to  hun:  Amen  I  say  to  thee,  this  day  thou  shalt  be  with  me 
in  paradise.     Ibid.  23 — 40  to  43. 

Now  when  they  had  heard  these  things,  they  had  compunction  in  their 
heart;  and  they  said  to  Peter  and  to  the  rest  of  the  apostles:  What  shall  we 
do,  men  brethren  ?  But  Peter  (said)  to  them:  Do  penance,  and  be  baptized  every 
one  of  you  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  remission  of  your  sins:  and 
you  shaU  receive  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Acts.  2 — 37,  38. 

Examples  of  False  Contrition. 

And  Cain  said  to  the  Lord:  My  iniquity  is  greater  than  that  I  may  deserve 
pardon.     (Jen.  4 — 13. 

And  Pliarao  sent  and  called  Moses  and  Aaron,  saying  to  them:  I  have 
sinned  this  time  also:  The  Lord  is  just:  1  and  my  people  are  wicked.  Pray 
ye  to  the  Lord  that  the  thunderings  of  God  and  the  hail  may  cease:  that  I 
may  let  you  go,  and  that  you  may  stay  here  no  longer.     Exod.  9 — 27,  28. 

But  Pharao  called  Moses  and  Aaron,  and  said  to  them:  Pray  ye  to  the 
Lord  to  take  away  the  frogs  from  me  and  fronx  my  people.  And  I  will  let 
the  people  go  to  sacrifice  to  the  Ijord.     Ibid.  8 — 8. 

Wlierefore  Pharao  m  haste  called  Moses  and  Aaron,  and  said  to  them:  I 
have  sinned  against  the  Lord  yoiu*  Gkxl,  and  against  j'ou.  But  now  forgive 
me  my  sin  this  time  also;  and  pray  to  the  Lord  your  God,  that  he  take  away 
from  me  this  death.     Ibid.  10—16,  17. 

Because  it  is  like  the  sin  of  witchcraft,  to  rebel;  and  like  the  crime  of 
idolatry,  to  refuse  to  obey.  Forasmuch  therefore  as  thou  hast  rejected  the 
word  of  the  Lord,  the  Lord  hath  also  rejected  thee  from  being  king.  And 
Saul  said  to  Samuel:  I  have  sinned,  because  I  have  transgressed  the  command- 
ment of  the  Lord,  and  thy  words,  fearing  the  people,  and  obeying  their  voice. 
But  now  bear,  I  beseech  thee,  my  sin;  and  return  with  me,  that  I  may  adore 
trte  Lord.  And  Samuel  said  to  Saul:  I  will  not  return  with  thee,  because  thou 
liast  rejected  the  word  of  the  Lord:  and  the  Lord  hath  rejected  thee  from  be- 
ing king  over  Israel.     1.  Kings.  15 — 23  to  26. 


CONTUMELY.  179 

Then  he  (Saul)  said:  I  have  sinned:  yet  honour  me  now  before  the  ancients 
of  my  people,  and  before  Israel,  and  return  with  me,  that  I  may  adore  the 
Lord  thy  God.     Ibid.  15—30. 

And  the  king  (Jeroboam)  said  to  the  man  of  God:  entreat  the  face  of  the 
Lord  thy  God,  and  pray  for  me,  that  mj^  hand  may  be  restored  to  me.  And 
the  man  of  God  besought  the  face  of  the  Lord;  and  the  king's  hand  was  re- 
stored to  him,  and  it  became  as  it  was  before.  3.  Kings.  13 — 6. 

And  when  Achab  had  heard  these  words,he  rent  his  garments,and  piit  hair- 
cloth upon  his  flesh,  and  fasted,  and  slept  in  sackcloth,  and  walked  with  his 
head  cast  down.     Ibid.  21 — 27. 

And  after  all  this,  her  treacherous  sister  Juda  hath  not  returned  to  me 
with  her  whole  heart,  but  with  falsehood,  saith  the  Lord.     Jerem.  3 — 10. 

But  now  I  (Antiochus)  remember  the  evils  that  I  have  done  in  Jerusalem, 
from  whence  also  I  took  away  all  the  spoils  of  gold,  and  ctf  silver  that  were 
in  it;  and  I  sent  to  destroy  the  inhabitants  of  Juda  wdthout  cause.  1.  Mach. 
6—12. 

And  by  this  means,  being  brought  from  his  (Antiochus)  great  pride,  he 
began  to  come  to  the  knowledge  of  himself,  being  admonished  by  the  scourge 
of  God,  his  pains  increasing  every  moment.  And  when  he  himself  could  not 
now  abide  his  own  stench,  he  spoke  thus:  It  is  just  to  be  subject  to  God,  and 
that  a  mortal  man  should  not  equal  himself  to  God.  Then  this  wicked  man 
prayed  to  the  Lord,  of  whom  he  was  not  to  obtain  mercy.  2.  Mach.  9 — 11 
to  13. 

Then  Judas,  who  betrayed  him,  seeing  that  he  was  condemned,  repenting 
himself,  brought  back  the  thirty  pieces  of  silver  to  the  chief  priests  and  the 
ancients,  saying:  I  have  sinned  in  betraying  innocent  blood.  But  they  said: 
What  is  that  to  us  ?  look  thou  to  it.  And  casting  down  the  pieces  of  silver 
in  the  temple,  he  departed;  and  went  and  hanged  himself  with  a  halter. 
Matth.  27— 3,  to  5. 

May  thy  money  perish  with  thee  because  thou  (Simon  Magus);  hast  es- 
teemed the  gift  of  God  to  be  purchased  ^vith  money.  Thou  hast  no  part  nor 
lot  in  this  matter:  for  thy  heart  is  not  right  in  the  sight  of  God.  *  *  For  I 
see  thou  art  in  the  gall  of  bitterness,  and  in  the  bonds  of  iniquity.  Acts.  8—20, 
21  and  23. 

For  know  ye  that  afterwards  when  he  (Esau)  desired  to  inherit  the  blessing, 
he  was  rejected:  for  he  found  no  place  of  repentance,  although  with  tears  he 
had  sought  it.     Hebr.  12—17. 

CONTROVERSY. 

Judge  of  Controversies. 

(See  Church,  and  Judge.) 

CONTUMELY. 
Contumely,  its  Perversity.  * 

Where  pride  is,  there  also  shall  be  reproach:  But  where humiMty  is,  there 
also  ts  wisdom.     Prov.  11 — 2. 

But  all  fools  are  meddling  with  reproach.     Ibid.  20 — 3. 
Cast  out  the  scoffer,  and  contention  shall  go  out  with  him.    And  quarrels 

12 


180  CONVERSION. 

and  reproaches  shall  cease.     Ibid.  23 — 10.  , 

For  an  evil  man  shall  inherit  reproach  and  shame.     Eccli.     6 — 1. 

Tliere  is  a  lying  rebuke  in  the  anger  of  an  injurious  man.     Ibid.  19 — 28. 

It  is  the  folly  of  a  man  to  hearken  at  the  door:  and  a  wise  man  will  be 
grieved  with  the  disgrace.     Ibid.  21 — 27. 

As  the  vapour  of  a  chimney, and  the  smoke  of  the  fire  goeth  up  before  the 
fire;  so  also  injurious  words,  and  reproaches,  and  threats,  before  blood.  Ibid. 
23—30. 

The  man  that  is  accustomed  to  opprobrious  words,  will  never  be  corrected 
all  the  days  of  his  life.     Ibid.  23—20. 

A  drunken  w^oman  Is  a  great  wrath:  and  her  reproa<^h  and  sliame  shall 
not  be  hid.     Ibid.  26—11. 

Contuviely,  Its    Danger. 

He  that  uttereth  reproach  is  foolish.     Prov.  10 — 18. 

The  things  which  thy  eyas  have  seer,  utter  not  hastily  in  a  quarrel:  lest 
aftei"ward  thou  mayst  not  be  able  to  make  amends,  when  thou  hast  dis- 
honoured thy  friend.     Ibid.  25 — 8. 

Stand  not  against  the  face  of  an  injurious  person:  le§t  he  sit  as  a  spy  to 
entrap  thee  in  thy  words.     Eccli.  8 — 14. 

CONVERSATION. 

With  the  holy,  thou  wilt  be  holy;  and  with  the  innocent  man  thou  wilt  be 
innocent:  and  with  the  elect  thou  wilt  be  elect:  and  with  the  perverse  thou 
wilt  be  pervei-ted.     Psalm.  17—26.  27. 

He  that  walketh  with  the  wise,  shall  be  wise:  a  friend  of  fools  shall 
become  like  to  them.  Prov.  13 — 20. 

He  that  toucheth  pitch,  shall  be  defiled  with  it,  and  he  that  hath  fellow- 
ship with  the  proud,  shall  put  on  pride.     Eccli.  13 — 1. 

Know  you  not  that  a  Uttle  leaven  con-upteth  the  whole  mass?  1.  Cor. 
5—6. 

But  our  conversation  is  in  heaven.     Philij).  3 — 20. 

Who  is  a  wise  man,  and  endued  with  knowledge  among  you  ?  Let  him 
show,  by  a  good  conversation,  his  work  in  the  meekness  of  wisdom.  James. 
3—13. 

CONVERSION. 

(See  also  Contrition.) 

Conversion  to  Ood. 

Tliou  shalt  not  hear  the  words  of  that  prophet  or  dreamer:  for  the  Lord 
your  Grod  trieth  you,  that  it  may  appear  whether  you  love  him  with  all  your 
heart,  and  with  all  your  soul,  or  no.  Follow  the  Lord  your  God,  and  fear 
him,  and  keep  his  commandments,  and  hear  his  voice:  him  you  shall  serve, 
and  to  him  you  shall  cleave.     Deut.  13 — 3,  4. 

And  now  you  are  come  to  me  constrained  by  necessity.    Judges.  11 — 7. 

And  Samuel  spoke  to  all  the  house  of  Israel,  saying:  If  you  turn  to  the 
Lord  with  all  your  heart,  put  away  the  strange  gods  from  among  you,  Baalim 
and  Astaroth:  and  prepare  your  he£ui»  unto  the  Lord,  and  serve  him  only; 
and  he  will  deliver  you  out  of  the  hand  of  the  Philistines.     1.  Kings.  7 — 3. 


CONVERSION.  181 

If  thou  wilt  return  to  the  Alrnighty,  thou  shalt  be  built  up,  and  shalt  put 
away  iniquity  far  from  thy  tabernacle.     Job.  22 — 23. 

Except  you  will  be  converted,  he  will  brandish  his  sword:  he  hath  bent 
his  bow,  and  made  it  ready.     Psalm.  7 — 13. 

Convert  us,  O  God :  and  sliow  us  thy  face,  and  we  shall  be  saved.  Psalm. 
79-4. 

And  the  Lord  shall  strike  Egypt  with  a  scourge,  and  shall  heal  it;  and 
they  shall  return  to  the  Lord,  and  he  shall  be  pacified  towards  them,  and  heal 
them.     Isa.  19—22. 

The  justice  of  the  just  shall  not  deliver  him,  in  what  day  soever  he  shall 
sin:  and  the  wickedness  of  the  wicked  shall  not  hurt  him,  in  what  day  soever 
he  shall  turn  from  his  wickedness:  and  the  just  shall  not  be  able  to  live  in  his 
justice,  in  what  day  soever  he  shall  sin.     Ezech.  33 — 12. 

In  their  affliction  they  will  rise  earlj^  to  nie:  Come,  and  let  us  return  to 
the  Lord:  for  he  hath  taken  us,  and  he  will  heal  us:  he  will  strike,  and  he  wUl 
cure  us.     Osee.  6 — 1,  2. 

And  I  wnll  strengthen  the  house  of  Juda,  and  save  the  house  of  Joseph: 
and  I  will  bring  them  back  again,  because  I  will  have  mercy  on  them:  and 
they  shall  be  as  the^  were  when  I  had  cast  them  otf ,  for  I  am  the  Lord  their 
God.  and  will  hear  them.     Zach.  10 — 6. 

Let  us  go,  therefore,  with  confidence  to  the  throne  of  grace;  that  we  may 
obtain  mercy,  and  find  grace  in  seasonable  aid.     Hebr.  4 — 16. 

Let  us  draw  near  with  a  true  heart  in  fulness  of  faith,  having  our  hearts 
sprinkled  from  an  evil  conscience,  and  our  bodies  washed  with  clean  water. 
Ibid.  10—22. 

He  must  know  that  he  who  causeth  a  sinner  to  be  converted  from  the 
error  of  his  way,  shall  save  his  soul  fi-om  death,  and  shaU  cover  a  multitude 
of  sins.     James.  5 — 20. 

For  you  were  as  sheep  going  astray:  but  you  are  now  converted  to  the 
pastor  and  bishop  of  your  souls.     1.  Peter.  2 — 25. 

The  Lord  delayeth  not  his  promise,  as  some  imagine:  but  beareth 
patiently  for  your  sake,  not  willing  that  any  should  perish,  but  that  all  should 
return  to  penance.     2.  Peter.  3 — 9. 

0  God  of  hosts,  convert  us:  and  show  thy  face,  and  we  shall  be  saved. 
Psalm.   79—8. 

1  have  blotted  out  thy  iniquities  as  a  cloud,  and  thy  sins  as  a  mist:  return 
to  me,  for  I  have  redeemed  thee.     Isa.  44 — 22. 

And  thou  shalt  say  to  them:  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  Turn  ye  to  me, 
saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  and  I  will  turn  to  yovi,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.  Zach. 
1—3. 

All  that  the  Father  giveth  me,  shall  come  to  me:  and  him  that  cometh  to 
me,  I  will  not  cast  out.  *  *  It  is  written  in  the  prophets:  And  they  shall  all 
be  taught  of  God.  Every  one  that  hath  heard  of  the  Father,  and  hath  learned, 
cometh  to  me.     John.  6 — 37  and  45. 

Jesus  saith  to  him:  I  am  the  way,  and  the  truth,  and  the  life.  No  man 
cometh  to  the  Father,  but  by  me.     Ibid.  14 — 6. 

Conversion  Brought  About  by  Tribulation. 

Fill  their  faces  with  shame:  and  they  shall  seek  thy  name,  O  Loi'd. 
Psalm.  82—17. 


182  CONVERSION. 

Lord,  they  have  sought  after  thee  in  distress;  in  the  tribulation  of  mui-- 
muring  thy  instruction  was  with  them.     Isa.  26 — 16. 

Retui-n,  O  Israel,  to  the  Lord  thy  God:  for  thou  hast  fallen  down  by  thy 
iniquity.  Take  with  you  words,  and  return  to  the  Lord,  and  say  toliim:  Take 
away  all  iniquity,  and  receive  the  good.     Osee.  14 — 2,  3. 

And  after  he  had  spent  all.  there  came  a  mighty  famine  in  that  country 
and  he  began  to  be  in  want.  *  *  And  returning  to  himself,  he  said:  How 
many  liired  servants  in  iny  father's  house  have  plenty  of  bread,  and  I  here 
perish  with  hunger?  I  will  arise,  and  will  go  to  my  father,  and  say  to  him: 
Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  before  thee.  Luke.  15 — 14,  17. 
and  18. 

Conversion  should  be  from  the  Heart. 

If  you  turn  to  the  Lord  with  all  your  heart,  put  away  the  strange  gods 
from  among  you:  and  prepare  your  hearts  unto  the  Lord,  and  sei-ve  him  onlj-; 
and  he  will  deliver  you  out  of  the  hand  of  the  Philistines.     1.  Kings.  7 — 3. 

Return  from  your  wicked  ways.    4.  Kings.  17 — 13. 

Let  them  that  feai-  thee  turn  to  me.     Psalm.  118 — 79.' 

Turn  to  the  Lord  and  forsake  thy  sins.  *  *  Return  to  the  Lord,  and 
turn  away  from  thj^  injustice,  and  greatly  hate  abomination.  Eccli.  17 — 
21  and  23. 

The  remnant  shall  be  converted,  the  remnant,  I  say,  of  Jacob,  to  the 
mighty  God.     Isa.   10—21. 

Return  as  you  had  deeph-  revolted,  O  children  of  Israel.     Ibid.  31 — 6. 

If  thou  wilt  return,  O  Israel,  saith  the  Lord,  return  to  me:  if  thou  wilt 
take  away  thy  stumbling-blocks  out  of  my  sight,  thou  shalt  not  be  moved. 
Jerem.  4 — 1. 

And  I  will  give  them  a  heart  to  know  me,  that  I  am  the  Lord:  and  they 
shall  be  my  jjeople,  and  I  will  be  their  God:  because  they  shall  return  to  me 
with  their  whole  heart.     Ibid.  24—7. 

Therefore  say  to  the  house  of  Israel:  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God:  Be  con- 
verted and  depart  from  your  idols,  and  turn  away  your  faces  from  all  your 
abominations.     Ezech.    14 — 6. 

He  shall  not  return  into  the  land  of  Egypt;  but  the  Assyrian  shall  be  his 
king:  because  they  would  not  be  converted.     Osee.  11 — 5. 

Now  therefore  saith  the  Lord:  Be  converted  to  me  with  all  your  heai-t. 
in  fasting,  and  in  weeping,  and  in  mourning.    Joel.  2 — 12. 

Fruit  of  Conversion. 

Be  converted  therefore,  ye  sinners,  and  do  justice  before  Go<l,  believing 
that  he  will  show  his  mercy  to  you.     Tob.  13 — 8. 

How  great  is  the  mercy  of  the  Lord,  and  his  forgiveness  to  them  that  turn 
to  him!    Eccli.  17—28. 

Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way,  and  the  unjust  man  his  thoughts,  and 
let  him  return  to  the  Lord,  and  he  will  have  mercy  on  him,  and  to  our  God. 
for  he  is  bountiful  to  forgive.     Isa.  55—7. 

Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord:  If  thou  wilt  be  converted,  I  will  convert 
thee,  and  thou  shalt  stand  before  my  face:  and  if  thou  wilt  separate  the 
precious  from  the  vile,  thou  shalt  be  as  my  mouth:  they  shall  be  turned  to 


CONVERSION.  183 

thee  and  thou  shalt  not  be  turned  to  them.     Jereni.  15 — 19. 

If  so  be  they  will  hearken  and  be  converted  every  one  from  his  evil  way; 
that  I  may  repent  me  of  the  evil  that  I  think  to  do  unto  them  for  the  wicked- 
ness of  their  doings .     Ibid.  26 — 3. 

Therefore  will  I  judge  every  man  according  to  his  ways,  O  house  of 
Israel,  saith  the  Lord  God.  Be  converted,  and  do  penance  for  all  your 
iniquities:  and  iniquity  shall  not  be  your  ruin.  Cast  away  from  you  all  your 
transgressions,  by  which  you  have  transgressed;  and  make  to  yourselves  a 
new  heart,  and  a  new  spirit:  and  why  will  you  die,  O  house  of  Israel?  for  I 
desire  not  the  death  of  him  that  dieth,  saith  the  Loid  God.  return  ye,  and 
live.     Ezech.  18—30  to  32. 

As  I  live,  saith  the  Lord  God,  I  desire  not  the  death  of  the  wicked,  but 
that  the  wicked  turn  from  his  way,  and  live.  Turn  ye,  turn  ye  from  your 
e^-il  ways:  and  why  will  you  die,  O  house  of  Israel.  Thou  therefore,  O 
son  of  man,  say  to  the  children  of  thy  people:  The  justice  of  the  just  shall  not 
deliver  1dm,  in  what  daysoever  he  shall  sin:  and  the  wickedness  of  the  wicked 
shall  not  hurt  him,  in  what  day  soever  he  shall  turn  from  his  wickedness: 
and  the  just  shall  not  be  able  to  live  in  his  justice,  in  what  day  soever  he  shall 
sin.     Ibid.  33—11,  12. 

If  thou  wilt  return  to  the  Almighty,  thou  shalt  be  built  up,  and  shalt  put 
away  iniquity  far  from  thy  tabernacle.  He  shall  give  for  earth  flint,  and  for  flint 
torrents  of  gold.  And  the  Almighty  shall  be  against  thy  enemies;  and  silver 
shall  be  heaped  together  for  thee.  Then  shalt  thou  abound  .in  delights  in  the 
Almighty,  and  shalt  lift  up  thy  face  to  God.  Thou  shalt  pray  to  him  and  he 
will  hear  thee;  and  thou  shalt  pay  vows.  Thou  shalt  decree  a  thing,  and  it 
shall  come  to  thee;  and  light  shall  shine  in  thy  ways.     Job.  22 — 23  to  28. 

Turn  to  the  Lord,  and  forsake  thy  sins:  make  thy  prayer  before  the  face 
of  the  Lord,  and  offend  less.  Return  to  the  Lord,  and  turn  away  from  thy 
injustice,  and  greatly  hate  abomination.     Eccli.  17 — 21  to  23. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  the  holy  One  of  Israel:  If  you  return,  and  be 
quiet,  you  shall  be  saved:  in  silence  and  in  hope  shall  your  strength  be.  Isa. 
30—15! 

Be  converted  to  me,  and  you  shall  be  saved,  all  ye  ends  of  the  earth:  for  I 
am  God,  and  there  is  no  other.     Ibid.  45 — 22.  . 

Incline  your  ear,  and  come  to  me:  hear,  and  your  soul  shall  live,  and  I 
NviU  make  an  everlasting  covenant  with  you,  the  faithful  mercies  of  David. 
Ibid.  55—3. 

Return,  you.  rebellious  children,  and  I  will  heal  your  rebellions.  Behold, 
we  come  to  thee;  for  thou  art  the  Lord  our  God.     Jerem.  3 — 22. 

Return  ye,  everj^  one  from  his  evfl  way  and  from  your  wicked  devices, 
and  you  shall  dwell  in  the  land  which  the  Lord  hath  given  to  you,  and  j^our 
fathers  for  eA^er  and  ever.     Ibid.  25 — 5. 

Time  of  Conversion. 

Shall  not  the  fewness  of  my  days  be  ended  shortly  ?  suffer  me,  therefore, 
that  I  may  lament  my  sorrow  a  little:  before  I  go  and  return  no  more,  to  a 
land  that  is  dark  and  covered  with  the  mist  of  death.     Job.  10 — 20,  21. 

Be  not  hasty  to  depart  from  his  face,  and  do  not  continue  in  an  evil  work: 
for  he  will  do  all  that  pleaseth  him.     Eccles.  8 — 3. 

Remember  thy  Creator  in  the  days  of  thy  youth,  before  the  time  of  afflic- 


184  CONVERSION. 

tion  come,  and  the  years  draw  nigh  of  which  thou  shalt  say :  They  please  me 
not.     Ibid.  IS— 1. 

Delay  not  to  be  converted  to  the  Lord,  and  defer  it  not  from  day  to  day. 
For  his  wrath  shall  come  on  a  sudden;  and  in  the  time  of  vengeance  he  will 
destroy  thee.     EccU.  5 — 8,  9. 

And  let  men  and  beasts  be  covered  with  sackcloth,  aaul  cry  to  tlie  Lord 
with  all  their  strength:  and  let  them  turn,  everj-  one  from  his  e\  il  N\ay  and 
from  the  iniquity  that  is  in  their  hands.  Who  can  tell  if  God  will  turn,  and 
forgive;  and  will  turn  away  from  his  fierce  anger,  and  we  shall  not  jjerish  ? 
Jonas.  3 — 8,  9. 

Conversion  by  Entering  Religion. 

Let  there  be  a  firmament  made  amidst  the  waters:  and  let  it  divide  the 
waters  from  the  waters.     Gen.  1 — 6. 

All  birds  -went  into  Noe  into  the  ark.  Ibid.  7 — 14,  lo. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Abram:  Go  forth  out  of  thy  country,  and  trom  thy 
kindred,  and  out  of  thy  father's  house,  and  come  into  the  land  which  I  shall 
show  thee.     Ibid.  12 — 1. 

So  Lot  went  out.  and  spoke  to  his  sons-in-law  that  were  to  have  his 
daughters,  and  said:  Arise:  get  you  out  of  this  place,  because  the  Lord  will 
destroy  this  city.  And  he  seemed  to  them  to  speak  as  it  were  in  jest.  Ibid. 
19—14. 

And  they  brought  him  forth,  and  set  him  without  the  city:  and  there 
they  spoke  to  him,  saying:  Save  thy  life:  look  not  back,  neither  stay  thou  in 
all  the  country  about:  but  save  thyself  in  the  mountain,  lest  thou  be  also  con- 
sumed.    Ibid.  19—17. 

And  Lot  went  up  out  of  Segor,  and  abode  in  the  mountain.  Ibid.  19 — 30. 

He  said  to  him :  Take  thy  only  begotten  son  Isaac,  whom  thou  lovest. 
and  go  into  the  land  of  vision:  and  there  thou  shalt  offer  him  for  a  holocaust 
iipon  one  of  the  mountains  which  I  will  show  thee.  *  *  And  he  called  the 
name  of  that  place.  The  Lord  seeth.  Whereupon  even  to  this  day  it  is  said : 
In  the  mountam  the  Lord  will  see.     Ibid.  22 — 2  and  14. 

But  Jacob  a  plain  man  dwelt  in  tents.  Ibid.  25 — 27. 

And  when  Jacob  awaked  out  of  sleep,  he  said:  Indeed  the  Lord  is  in  tliis 
place,  and  I  knew  it  not.  And  trembling  he  said:  How  terrible  is  this  place? 
this  is  no  other  but  the  house  of  God,  and  the  gate  of  heaven.     Ibid.  28 — 16. 

It  is  reasonable  therefore  that  I  should  now  pro>ide  also  for  my  own 
house.     Ibid.  30—80. 

In  the  meantime  God  said  to  Jacob:  Arise,  and  go  up  to  Bethel,  and 
dwell  there,  and  make  there  an  altar  to  God,  who  appeared  to  thee  when 
thou  didst  flee  from  Esau  thy  brother.  And  Jacob ha\ing  called  together  all 
his  household,  said:  Cast  away  the  strange  gods  that  are  among  vou,  and  he 
cleansed  and  change  your  garments.  Arise  and  let  us  go  to  Bethel,  that  we 
may  make  there  an  altar  to  God.     Ibid.  S.") — 1  to  3. 

And  they  shall  know  that  I  am  the  Lord  their  God,  who  have  brought 
them  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  that  I  might  abide  among  them,  I  the  Lord 
their  God.     Exod.  29—46. 

And,  new  coming  on,  you  shall  cast  away  the  old.     I^evit.  26 — 10. 

We  are  going  towards  the  place  which  the  Lord  will  give  iis:  como  with 
us,  that  we  may  do  thee  good:  for  the  Lord  hath  pi-oTnise<l  pn.il  tliinj^s  i.. 


CONVERSIOM.  185 

IsraeL  *  *  And  if  thou  comest  with  us,  we  will  give  thee  what  is  the  best 
of  the  riches,  which  the  Lord  shall  deliA'er  to  us.     Nxim.  10 — 29  and  32. 

And  to  Zabulon  he  said:  Rejoice,  O  Zabulon,  m  thy  going  out;  and  Issa- 
char  in  thy  tabernacles.  They  shall  call  the  jieople  to  the  mountain:  there 
shall  they  sacrifice  the  victims  of  justice.  Wlio  shall  suck  as  milk  the  abun- 
dance of  the  sea,  and  the  hidden  treasures  of  the  sands.     Deut.  33 — 18,  19. 

Tlien  David  went  up  from  thence,  and  dwelt  in  the  strongholds  of  En- 
gaddi.  *  *  And  David  swore  to  Saul.  So  Saul  went  home:  and  DaAad  and 
his  men  went  up  into  safer  places.     1.  Kings.  24 — 1  and  23. 

And  the  king  said  to  Berzellai:  Come  with  me.  that  thou  mayst  rest  se- 
•cure  with  me  in  Jerusalem.     2.  Kings.  19 — 33. 

The  king  also  sent,  and  called  for  Semei,and  said  to  him :  Build  thee  a  house 
in  Jerusalem,  and  dwell  there;  and  go  not  out  from  thence  any  whither. 
For  on  what  day  soever  thou  shalt  go  out,  and  shalt  pass  over  the  brook  Ce- 
dron,  know  that  thou  shalt  be  put  to  death:  thy  blood  shall  be  upon  thy  own 
head.     8.  Kings.  2—36,  37. 

And  say  ye;  Save  us,  O  God  our  Saviour:  and  gather  us  together,  and 
deliver  vis  from  the  nations,  that  we  may  give  glory  to  thy  holy  name,  and 
may  rejoice  in  singing  thy  praises.     1.  Paral.  16 — 35. 

And  they  came  to  Zorobabel,  and  the  chief  of  the  fathers,  and  said  to 
them:  Let  us  build  with  you,  for  we  seek  your  God  as  ye  do;  behold,  we  have 
sacrificed  to  him, since  the  days  of  Asor  Haddan  king  of  AssjTia,who  brought 
us  hither.     1.  Esdras.  4 — 2. 

Hearken,  O  daughter,  and  see, and  incline  thy  ear:  and  forget  thy  people 
and  the  father's  house.  Psalm.  44 — 11. 

For  better  is  one  day  in  thy  courts  above  thousands.  I  have  chosen  to 
be  an  abject  in  the  house  of  my  God,  rather  than  to  dwell  in  the  taberna- 
cles of  sinners.     Psalm.  83 — 1 1 , 

Behold,  how  good  and  how  pleasant  it  is  for  brethren  to  dwell  in  unity. 
Psalm.  132—1. 

They  went  through  wildernesses  that  were  not  inhabited :  and  in  desert 
places  they  pitched  their  tents.    Wisdom.  1 1 — 2. 

Religiousness  shall  keep  and  justify  the  heart:  it  shall  give  joy  and  glad- 
ness.    Eccli.  1 — 18. 

Come  and  let  us  go  up  to  the  mountain  of  the  Lord,  and  to  the  house  of 
the  God  of  Jacob,  and  he  will  teach  us  his  ways,  and  we  will  walk  in  his 
paths.     Isa.  2—3. 

I  will  plant  in  the  wilderness  the  cedar,  and  the  thorn,  and  the  m>Ttle, 
and  the  olive-tree:  I  wUl  set  in  the  desert  the  fir-tree,  the  elm,  and  the  box- 
tree  together.     Ibid.  41 — 19. 

The  Lord  therefore  will  comfort  Sion,  and  will  comfort  all  the  ruins 
thereof;  and  he  will  make  her  desert  as  a  place  of  pleasure,  and  her  wilder- 
ness as  the  garden  of  the  Lord.  Joy  and  gladness  shall  be  found  therein, 
thanksgiving,  and  the  voice  of  praise.     Ibid.  51 — 3. 

Wliy  do  we  sit  still  ?  assemble  yourselves,  and  let  us  enter  into  the  fenced 
city,  and  let  us  be  silent  there:  for  the  Lord  our  God  hath  put  us  to  silence, 
and  hath  given  us  water  of  gall  to  drink:  for  we  have  sinned  against  the 
Lord.     Jerem.  8 — 14. 

The  voice  of  joy  and  the  voice  of  gladness,  the  voice  of  the  bridegroom  and 
the  voice  of  the  bride,  the  voice  of  them  that  shall  say:  Give  ye  glory  to  the 
Lord  of  hosts,  for  the  Lord  is  good,  for  his  mercy  endureth  forever:  and  of 


186  CONVERSION. 

them  that  shall  bring  theii-  vows  into  the  house  of  the  Lord:  for  I  will  bring 
back  the  captivity  of  the  land, as  at  the  first,  saith  the  Lord.     Ibid.  33—11. 

Come,let  us  go  into  Jenisalem  from  the  face  of  the  army,of  the  Chaldeans, 
and  from  the  face  of  the  army  of  Syria:  and  we  have  remained  in  Jerusalem. 
Ibid.  35—11. 

Flee,  save  your  lives:  and  be  as  heath  in  the  wilderness.     Ibid.  48-6. 

Flee  ye  from  the  midst  of  Babylon,  and  let  every  one  save  his  o^vn  Uf e. 
Ibid.  51—6. 

I  will  accept  of  you  for  an  odour  of  sweetness,  when  I  shall  have  brought 
you  out  from  the  i^eople,  and  shaU  have  gathered  you  out  of  the  lands  into 
which  you  are  scattered:  and  I  will  be  sanctified  in  you  in  the  sight  of  the 
nations.     Ezecli.  20--41. 

Therefore,  behold,  I  will  allvu-e  her,  and  vriU  lead  her  mto  the  wilderness: 
and  I  will  speak  to  her  heart.     Osee.  2—14. 

I  loved  him:  and  I  called  my  son  out  of  Egypt.  *  *  And  they  shall  fly 
away  like  a  bird  out  of  Egypt,  and  like  a  dove  out  of  the  land  of  the  Assyr- 
ians: and  I  will  place  them  in  then-  own  houses,  saith  the  Lord.  Ibid. 
11—1  and  11. 

We  will  go  with  you :  for  we  have  heard  that  God  is  with  you.    Zach.  8 — 23. 

And  Mathatliias  cried  out  m  the  city  with  a  loud  voice, saying;  Every  one 
that  hath  zeal  for  the  law.  and  maintaineth  the  testament,  let  him  follow  me. 
So  he  and  his  sons  fled  into  the  mountains,  and  left  all  that  they  had  in  the 
city.  *  *  And  all  they  that  fled  from  the  evils,  joined  themselves  to  them, 
and  were  a  support  to  them.  *  *  Now  therefore.  O  my  sons,  be  ye  zealous 
for  the  law,  and  give  your  Uves  for  the  covenant  of  your  fathers.  1.  Mach. 
2—27,  43,  50. 

But  Judas  Macchabeus,  who  was  the  tenth, had  withdrawn  himself  into  a 
desert  place,  and  there  lived  amongst  wild  beasts  in  the  mountains  with  liis 
company:  and  they  continued  feeding  on  herbs,  that  they  might  not  be  par- 
takei-s  of  the  pollution.     2.  Mach.  5 — 27. 

Come  to  me,  all  you  that  labour,  and  are  heavy  laden,and  I  will  refresh 
you.  Take  up  my  yoke  upon  you,  and  learn  of  me,  because  I  am  meek  and 
humble  of  heart:  and  you  shaU  find  rest  to  yoiu"  souls.  For  my  yoke  is  sweet 
and  my  burden  light.     Matth.  11—28  to  30. 

The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto  a  treasure  hidden  in  a  field:  which 
when  a  man  hath  found,  he  hideth,  and  for  joy  thereof  goeth,  and  selleth  all 
that  he  hath,  and  buyeth  that  field.    Ibid.  13—44. 

Tlien  Jesus  said  to  his  disciples:  If  any  man  will  come  after  me,  let  him 
deny  himself,  and  take  up  his  cross,  and  follow  me.     Ibid.  16 — 24. 

For  where  there  are  two  or  three  gathered  together  in  my  name,  there 
am  I  in  the  midst  of  them.     Ibid.  18 — 20. 

But  Jesus  said  to  them:  Suffer  the  little  children,  and  forbid  them  not  to 
come  to  me:  for  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  for  such.  *  *  Jesus  saith  to  him: 
If  thou  wilt  be  perfect,  go,  sell  what  thou  hast,  and  give  to  the  ix)or;  and  thou 
shalt  have  treasure  in  heaven:  and  come,  follow  me.  *  *  And  Jesus  said 
to  them :  Amen  I  say  to  you,  that  you,  who  have  followed  me,  in  the  regen- 
eration, when  the  Son  of  man  shall  sit  on  the  seat  of  his  majesty,  you  also 
shall  sit  on  twelve  seats  judging  the  twelve  tribes  of  Israel.  And  every  one 
that  hath  left  house,  or  brethren,  or  sisters,  or  father,  or  mother,  or  wife,  or 
children,  or  lands  for  my  name's  sake,  shall  receive  a  hundred-fold,  and  shall 
posseas  life  everlasting.     Ibid.  19—14,  21,  28,  29. 


CORRECTION.  187 

And  he  said  to  them:  Come  ye  apart  into  a  desert  place,  and  rest  a  httle. 
For  there  were  many  coming  and  going:  and  they  had  not  so  much  as  time 
to  eat.  And  going  up  into  a  ship,  they  went  into  a  desert  place  apart.  Mark. 
6—31,  32. 

And  going  up  into  one  of  the  ships,  that  was  Simon's  he  desii-ed  him  to 
thrust  out  a  little  from  the  land.  And, sitting  down,  he  taught  the  multitudes 
out  of  the  ship.  *  *  And  when  they  had  brought  their  ships  to  land,  leav- 
ing all  things,  they  followed  him.  *  *  And  after  these  things  he  went 
forth,  and  saw  a  publican  named  Levi,  sitting  at  the  custom-house;  and  he 
saithtohim:  Follow  me.  And,  leaving  all  things,  he  rose  up  and  followed 
him.     Luke.  5—3,  11,  37,  28. 

And  the  apostles  being  returned,  related  to  him  all  that  they  had  done: 
and  having  taken  them,  he  retired  apart  into  a  desert  place,  which  belongeth 
to  Bethsaida.  Which  when  the  people  knew,  they  followed  him;  and  he  re- 
ceived them,  and  spoke  to  them  of  the  kingdom  of  God,  and  healed  them 
who  had  need  of  healing.     Ibid.  9 — 10.  11. 

By  faith  Moses,  when  he  was  gi*own  up,  denied  himself  to  be  the  son  of 
Pharao's  daughtei',  choosing  rather  to  suffer  persecution  with  the  people  of 
God,  than  to  have  the  pleasure  of  sin  for  a  time,  esteeming  the  reproach  of 
Christ  greater  riches  than  the  treasures  of  the  Egyptians:  for  he  looked  unto 
the  reward.     Hebr.  11—24  to  26. 

Let  us  go  forth,  therefore,  to  him  without  the  camp,  bearing  his  reproach. 
For  here  we  have  no  permanent  city:  but  we  seek  one  to  come.     Ibid.  13 — 13. 

CO-OPERATION. 

Co-operation  with  the  Grace  of  God. 

(See  Free- Will,  and  Grace.) 

CORRECTION. 

{See  also  Impious,  Punishment  of.) 

Fraternal  Correction. 

Do  not  so,  I  beseech  you,  my  brethren,  do  not  commit  this  evil.  Gen. 
19—7. 

Ruben  and  Juda  calmed  the  fury  of  their  brethren,  and  prevented  them 
from  killing  Joseph.     See  Ibid.  37—21  and  26. 

Moses  corrected  the  Hebrew: — Why  strikest  thou  thy  neighbour.  Exod. 
2—13. 

But  he  said:  The  thing  thou  doest  is  not  good.  Thou  art  spent  with  fool- 
ish labour,  both  thou,  and  this  people  that  is  with  thee:  the  business  is  above 
thy  strength;  thou  alone  canst  not  bear  it.  But  hear  my  words  and  counsels; 
and  God  shall  be  with  thee.  Be  thou  to  the  people  in  those  things  that  per- 
tain to  God,  to  bring  their  words  to  him.     Ibid.  18—17  to  19. 

Thou  shalt  not  hate  thy  brother  in  thy  heart,but  reprove  him  openly,le3t 
thou  incur  sin  through  him.     Levit.  19 — 17. 

Thus  saith  all  the  people  of  the  Lord :  What  meaneth  this  transgression  ? 
Why  have  you  forsaken  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel,  building  a  sacrilegious  altar, 
-and  revolting  from  the  worship  of  him  ?  Is  it  a  small  thing  to  you  that  you 
sinned  with  Beelphegor,  and  the  stain  of  that  crime  remaineth  in  us  to  this 


188  CORRECTION. 

day  ?  and  many  of  the  people  perished.  And  you  have  forsaken  the  Lord  to- 
day; and  to-moiTowhis  wrath  will  rage  against  all  Israel.  Josue.  22 — 16  to  18. 

The  just  man  shall  correct  me  in  mercy,  and  shall  reprove  me:  but  let 
not  the  oil  of  the  sinner  fatten  my  head.     Psalm.  140 — 5. 

The  way  of  life  to  him  that  observeth  correction:  but  he  that  forsaketh 
reproofs  goeth  astray.     Prov.  10 — 17. 

He  that  loveth  correction,  loveth  knowledge:  but  he  that  haiteth  reproof 
is  foolish.     Ibid.  12—1. 

Because  the  commandment  is  a  lamp,  and  the  law  a  light,  and  reproofs 
of  in-struction  are  the  way  of  life.     Ibid.  6 — 23. 

The  ear  that  heareth  the  reproofs  of  life,  shall  abide  in  the  midst  of  the 
wise.     Ibid.     15 — 31. 

A  reproof  availeth  more  with  a  wise  man.  than  a  hundred  stripes  with  a 
fool.     Ibid.  17—10. 

They  that  rebuke  him,  shall  be  praised:  and  a  blessing  shall  come  upon 
them.     Ibid.  24—25. 

As  an  ear-ring  of  gold  and  a  bright  pearl,  so  is  he  that  repi'oveth  the  wise, 
and  the  obedient  ear.     Ibid.  25 — 12. 

He  that  rebuketh  a  man,  shall  afterward  find  favour  with  him,  more  than 
he  that  by  a  flattering  tongue  deceiveth  him.     Ibid.  28 — 23. 

The  man  that  with  a  stiff  neck  despiseth  him  that  reproveth  him,  shall 
suddenly  be  destroyed:  and  health  shall  not  follow  hiro.     Ibid.  29 — 1. 

It  is  better  to  be  rebuked  by  a  wise  man,  than  to  be  deceived  with  the 
flattery  of  fools.     Eccles.  7 — 6. 

How  much  better'it  is  to  reprove,  than  to  be  angry,  and  not  to  hinder 
him  that  confesseth  in  prayer  ■?    Eccli.  20 — 1. 

Reprove  a  friend,  lest  he  may  not  have  understood,  and  say,  I  did  it  not: 
or  if  he  did  it,  that  he  may  do  it  no  more.  Reprove  thy  neighbour,  for  it  may 
be  he  hath  not  said  it:  and  if  he  hath  said  it.  that  he  may  not  say  it  again. 
Admonish  thy  friend:  for  there  is  often  a  fault  committed.  And  believe  not 
every  word.  There  is  one,  that  sUppeth  with  the  tongue,  but  not  from  his 
heart.  For  who  is  there  that  hath  not  offended  with  his  tongue  ?  Admonish 
thy  neighbour  before  thou  threaten  him.     Ibid.  19 — 13  to  17. 

He  that  hateth  to  be  reproved  walketh  in  the  trace  of  a  sinner:  and  he  that 
feareth  God  will  turn  to  his  own  heart.     Ibid.  21—7. 

But  if  thy  brother  shall  offend  thee,  go,  and  reprove  him  betwe-en  thee 
and  him  alone.  If  he  shall  hear  thee,  thou  shalt  gain  thy  brother.  Matth. 
18—15. 

Take  heed  to  yourselves.  If  thy  brother  sin  against  thee,  reprove  him : 
and. if  he  do  penance,  forgive  him.     Luke.  17 — 3. 

But  when  Cephas  came  to  Antioch,  I  withstood  him  to  the  face,  because 
he  was  blameable.     Galat.  2 — 11. 

Them  that  sin  reprove  before  all:  that  the  rest  may  also  have  fear.  1.  Tim. 
5—20. 

With  modesty  admonishing  those  who  resist  the  truth:  if  at  any  time 
God  give  them  rei)entance  to  know  the  truth.     2.  Tim.  2 — 25. 

My  brethren,  if  any  of  you  shall  err  from  the  truth,  and  an>-  one  convert 
him:  he  must  know,  that  he  who  caiiseth  a  sinner  to  be  converted  from  the 
error  of  his  way,  shall  save  his  soul  from  death,  and  shall  cover  a  multitude 
of  sms.    James.  5 — 19.  20. 


CORRECTION.  189 

Correction  should  he  given  with  Good  Intentioth. 

Tliou  shalt  not  hate  thy  brother  in  thy  heart,  but  reprove  him  openly,lest 
thou  incur  sin  through  him.     Levit.  19 — 17. 

I  write  not  these  things  to  shame  you;  but  I  admonish  you, as  my  dearest 
children.     1.  Cor.  4 — 14. 

Anger  is  better  than  laughter:  because  by  the  sadness  of  the  countenance 
the  mind  of  the  offender  is  corrected.     Eccles.  7 — 4. 

Kindle  not  the  coals  of  sinners  by  rebuking  them;  lest  thou  be  burned 
with  the  flame  of  the  fire  of  their  sins.     Eccli.  8 — 13. 

Before  thou  inquire,  blame  no  man ;  and  when  thou  hast  inquired,  reprove 
justly.     Ibid.   11—7. 

For  who  is  there  that  hath  not  offended  with  his  tongue  .''  Admonish  thy 
neiglibour  before  thou  threaten  him.     Ibid.  19 — 17. 

Rebuke  not  thy  neighbour  in  a  banquet  of  wine:  and  despise  him  not  in 
his  mirth.  Speak  not  to  him  words  of  reproach:  and  press  him  not  in  de- 
manding again.     Ibid.  31 — 41,  42.  ' 

If  a  man  be  overtaken  in  any  fault,  you  who  are  spiritual,  instruct  such  a 
one  in  the  spirit  of  mildness,  considering  thyself,  lest  thou  also  be  tempted. 
Galat.  6—1 ,  2. 

And  we  beseecli  you,  brethren,  rebuke  the  unquiet;  comfort  the  feeble- 
minded; support  the  weak;  be  patient  towai-ds  aU  men.     1.  Thess.  5 — '4. 

An  ancient  man  I'ebuke  not,  but  entreat  him  as  a  father;  young  men,  as 
brethren;  old  women,  as  mothers;  young  women,  as  sisters,  in  all  chastity. 
1.  Tim.  5—1,  2. 

But  the  servant  of  the  Lord  must  not  wrangle,  but  be  gentle  towards  all 
men.  fit  to  teach,  patient,  with  modesty  admonishing  those  who  resist  the 
truth.     2.  Tim.  2—24,  25. 

Preach  the  word,  be  instant  in  season,  out  of  season,  reprove,  entreat,  re- 
buke with  all  patience  and  doctrine.     Ibid.  4 — 2. 

Correction  ahoidd  he  received  in  a  Proper  Spirit. 

The  just  man  shall  correct  me  in  mercy,  and  shall  reprove  me :  but  let 
not  the  oil  of  the  sinner  fatten  mj^  head.     Psalm.  140 — 5. 

Turn  ye  at  my  reproof:  behold,  I  will  utter  my  spii'it  to  you,  and  will  show 
you  my  words.     Prov.  1 — 23. 

A  reproof  availeth  more  with  a  wise  man,  than  a  hundred  stripes  witli  a 
fool.     Ibid.  17—10. 

The  wicked  man  impudently  hardeneth  his  face:  but  he  that  is  righteous 
correcteth  his  way.     Ibid.  21 — 29. 

They  that  are  free  shall  serve  a  servant  that  is  wise:  and  a  man  that  is 
prudent  and  well-instructed  will  not  murmur  when  he  is  reproved:  and  he  that 
is  ignorant,  shall  not  be  honoured.     Eccli.  10 — 28. 

How  good  it  is,  when  thou  art  repi'oved,  to  show  repentance!  for  so  thou 
shalt  escape  wilful  sin.     Ibid.  20 — 4. 

The  Griver  of  Correction  Rewarded. 

If  any  one  sin,  and  hear  the  voice  of  one  swearing,  and  is  a  witness  either 
because  he  himself  hath  seen,  or  is  privy  to  it;  and  if  he  do  not  utter  it,  he 
shall  bear  his  iniquity.     Levit.  5 — 1. 


190  CORRECTION. 

Rebuke  not  a  scorner,  lest  lie  hate  thee.  Rebuke  a  wise  man.and  he  will 
love  thee.     jProv.  9 — 8. 

He  that  rebuketh  a  man, shall  afterward  find  favor  with  him.  Ibid.  28 — 23. 

Correction  is  Good. 

A  fool  laugheth  at  the  instruction  of  his  father:  but  he  that  regardeth  re- 
proofs shall  become  prudent.  *  *  The  ear  that  heareth  the  reproofs  of  life, 
shall  abide  in  the  midst  of  the  wise.  He  that  rejecteth  instruction,  de^iseth 
his  own  soul:  but  he  that  yieldeth  to  reproof  possesseth  understanding.  Prov. 
15—5,  31  and  32. 

Open  rebuke  is  better  than  hidden  love.  Better  are  the  wounds  of  a  friend, 
than  the  deceitful  kisses  of  an  enemy.     Ibid.  27 — 5,  6. 

The  rod  and  reproof  give  vdsdom:  but  the  child  that  is  left  to  his  own 
will,  bringeth  his  mother  to  shame.     Ibid.  29 — 15. 

For  as  the  crackling  of  thorns  burning  under  a  pot,  so  is  the  laughter  of 
a.  fool;  now  this  also  is  vanity.     Eccles.  7 — 7. 

He  who  corrects  Another  should  himself  be  Irreproachable. 

And  why  seest  thou  a  mote  in  thy  brother's  eye,  and  seest  not  a  beam  in 
thy  own  eye?  or  how  say  est  thou  to  thy  brother:  Let  me  cast  the  mote  out 
of  thy  eye;  and  behold  a  beam  is  in  thy  own  eye?  Thou  hypocrite,  cast  out 
first  the  beam  out  of  thy  own  eye,  and  then  shalt  thou  see  to  cast  out  the  mote 
out  of  thy  brother's  eye.     Matth.  7 — 3  to  5. 

It  behoveth,  therefore,  a  bishop  to  be  blameless.     1.  Tim.  3 — 2. 

In  all  things  show  thyself  an  example  of  good  works  in  doctrine,  in  in- 
tegrity, in  gravity,  sound  speech,  unblameable:  that  he,  who  is  on  the  con- 
trary part  may  be  afraid,  having  no  evil  to  say  of  us.    Titus.  2 — 7,  8. 

Correction  from  Improper  Motives. 

You  dress  up  speeches  only  to  rebuke,  and  you  utter  words  to  the  wind. 
You  rush  in  upon  the  fatherless,  and  you  endeavour  to  overthrow  your  friends. 
Job.  6—26,  27. 

In  the  mouth  of  a  fool  is  the  rod  of  pride:  but  the  lips  of  the  wise  preserve 
them.     Prov.  14 — 3. 

There  is  a  lying  rebuke  in  the  anger  of  an  injurious  man:  and  there  is  a 
judgment  that  is  not  allowed  to  be  good:  and  there  is  one  that  holdeth  his 
peace:  he  is  wise.     Eccli.  19 — 28. 

And  when'  they  continued  asking  him,  he  lifted  up  himself  and  said  to 
them:  He  that  is  without  sin  among  you,  let  him  first  cast  a  stone  at  her. 
John.  8—7. 

Correction  Injurious  to  him  who  Despises  it. 

But  he  answered:  Who  hath  appointed  thee  prince  and  judge  over  us? 
wilt  thou  kill  me,  as  thou  didst  yesterday  kill  the  Egpytian  ?  Exod.  2 — 14. 
See  example  of  Agar.    Gen.  Chap.  16. 

And  if  even  so  you  will  not  amend,  but  will  walk  contrary  to  me:  I  also 
will  walk  contrary  to  you  and  will  strike  you  seven  times  for  your  sins.     And 


CORRECTION.  191 

I  will  bring  in  upon  you  the  sword  that  shall  avenge  my  covenant.  Levit. 
36 — 23  to  25.     See  the  example  of  Achab.     3.  Kings.  22 — 24. 

So  when  she  reproved  the  maid  for  her  fault,  she  answered  her,  saying: 
May  we  never  see  son,  or  daughter  of  thee  upon  the  earth,  thou  murderer  of 
thy  husbands.     Tob.  3—9. 

Thou  hast  set  their  heart  far  from  vmderstanding;  therefore  they  shall 
not  be  exalted.     Job.  17 — 4. 

He  that  teaeheth  a  scorner,  doeth  an  injury  to  himself ;  and  he  that  rebuk- 
eth  a  wicked  man,  getteth  himself  a  blot.  Rebuke  not  a  scorner,  lest  he  hate 
thee.     Prov.  9—7.  8. 

The  way  of  life  to  him  that  observeth  correction:  but  he  that  forsaketh 
reproofs  goeth  astray.     Ibid.  10 — 17. 

A  wise  son  heareth  the  doctrine  of  his  father:  but  he  that  is  a  scorner, 
heareth  not  when  he  is  reproved.     Ibid.     13 — 1. 

Though  thou  shouldst  bray  a  fool  in  the  mortar,  as  when  a  pestle  striketh 
upon  sodden  barley,  his  folly  would  not  be  taken  from  him.     Ibid.  27 — 22. 

The  man  that  with  a  stiff  neck  despiseth  him  that  reproveth  him,  shall 
suddenly  be  destroyed:  and  health  shall  not  follow  him.     Ibid.  29 — 1. 

A  sinful  man  will  flee  reproof,  and  will  find  an  excuse  according  to  his- 
will.     Ecch.  32—21. 

They  have  hated  him  that  rebuketh  in  the  gate:  and  have  abhorred  him 
that  speaketh  i^erfectly.     Amos.  5 — 10. 

John  the  Baptist  said  to  Herod:  It  is  not  lawful  for  thee  to  have  her.  Her- 
od had  him  cast  into  chains  and  put  to  death.     Matth.  14 — 4. 

But  Herod  the  tetrarch,  when  he  was  reproved  by  him  for  Herodias  his 
brother's  wife,  and  for  all  the  evils  which  Herod  has  done,  lie  added  this  al- 
so above  all,  and  shut  uj)  John  in  prison.     Luke.  3 — 19,  20. 

The  world  cannot  hate  you:  but  me  it  hateth;  because  I  give  testimony 
of  it.  that  the  works  thereof  are  evil.     John.  7 — 7. 

Am  I  then  become  your  enemy,  in  telling  you  the  truth  ?    Galat.  4 — 16.^ 

Correction  of  Children. 

In  that  day  I  will  raise  up  against  Heli,  and  all  the  things  I  have  spoken 
concerning  his  house:  I  will  begin,  and  I  will  make  an  end.  For  I  have  fore- 
told unto  him,  that  I  will  judge  his  house  forever,  for  iniquity:  because  he 
knew  that  his  sons  did  wickedly,  and  did  not  chastise  them.  1.  Kings.  3 — 
12,  13. 

And  Adonias  the  son  of  Haggith  exalted  himself,  saying:  I  will  be  king. 
And  he  made  himself  chariots  and  horsemen,  and  fifty  men  to  run  before 
him.  Neither  did  his  father  rebuke  him  at  any  time,  saying:  Why  hast  thou 
done  this?  3.  Kings.  1 — 5,  6. 

Hear,  ye  children,  the  instruction  of  a  father;  and  attend  that  you  may 
know  prudence.     Prov.  4 — 1. 

He  that  spareth  the  rod  hateth  his  son :  but  he  that  loveth  him  cor- 
recteth  him  betimes.     Ibid.  13 — 24. 

.  A  f ool  laugheth  at  the  instruction  of  his   father:  but  he  that  regardeth 
reproofs  shall  become  prudent.     Ibid.  15 — 5. 

Folly  is  bound  up  in  the  heart  of  a  child:  and  the  rod  of  correction  shall 
drive  it  away.     Ibid.  22 — 15. 


192  COUNSELS. 

Withhold  not  correction  from  a  child:  for  if  thou  strike  him  with  the  rod 
he  shall  not  die.  Thou  shalt  beat  him  with  the  rod.  and  deliver  his  soul  from 
heU.     Ibid.  23—13,  14. 

The  rod  and  reproof  give  wisdom:  but  the  child  that  is  left  to  his  own 
will,  bringeth  his  mother  to  shame.     Ibid.  29 — 15. 

Hast  thou  children  ?  instruct  them,  and  bow  down  their  neck  from  their 
childhood.     EccU.  T — 25. 

And  it  is  better  to  die  without  children,  than  to  leave  ungodly  children. 
Ibid.  16—4. 

A  son  ill  taught  is  the  confusion  of  the  father:  and  a  foolish  daughter 
shall  be  to  his  loss.     Ibid,  22—3. 

He  that  loveth  his  son,  frequently  chastiseth  him,  that  he  may  rejoice  in 
his  latter  end,  and  not  grope  after  the  doors  of  his  neighboui-s.  He  that  m- 
structeth  his  son,  shall  be  praised  in  him,  and  shall  glory  in  him  in  the  midst 
of  them  of  his  household.  He  that  teacheth  his  son.  maketh  his  enemy  jeal- 
ous: and  in  the  midst  of  his  friends  he  shall  glory  in  him.  His  father  is  dead, 
and  he  is  as  if  he  were  not  dead:  for  he  hath  left  one  behind  him  that  is  like 
himself.  While  he  lived  he  saw  and  rejoiced  in  him:  and  when  he  died  he 
was  not  sorrowful:  neither  was  he  confounded  before  his  enemies.  For  he  left 
behind  him  a  defender  of  his  house  against  his  enemies,  and  one  that  will  re- 
quite kindness  to  his  friends.  For  the  souls  of  his  sons  he  shall  bind  up  his 
wounds:  and  at  every  cry  his  bowels  shall  be  troubled.  A  horse  not  broken 
becometh  stubborn:  and  a  child  left  to  himself  will  become  headstrong.  Give 
thy  son  his  way,  and  he  shall  make  thee  afraid:  play  with  him,  and  he  shall 
.make  thee  sorrowful.  Laugh  not  with  him,  lest  thou  have  sorrow,  and  at  the 
last  thy  teeth  be  set  on  edge.  Give  him -not  liberty  in  his  youth;  and  wink  not 
at  his  devices.  Bow  down  his  neck  while  he  is  young,  and  beat  his  sides  while 
he  is  a  child,  lest  he  grow  stubborn,  and  regai'd  thee  not,  and  so  be  a  sorrow 
of  heart  to  thee.  Instruct  thy  son,  and  labour  about  him,  lest  his  lewd  be- 
haviour be  an  offence  to  thee.     Ibid.  30 — 1  to  13. 

The  children  will  complain  of  an  ungodly  father:  because  for  his  sake 
they  are  in  reproach.     Ibid.  41 — 10. 

Prepare  his  children  for  slaughter  for  the  iniquity  of  their  fathers:  they 
shall  not  rise  up,  nor  inherit  the  land,  nor  fill  the  face  of  the  world  witli 
cities.     Isa.  14 — 21. 

And  you.  fathers,  provoke  not  your  children  to  anger:  but  bring  them 
up  in  the  discipline  and  correction  of  the  Lord.     Ephes.  6 — 4. 

For  whom  the  Lord  loveth,  he  chastiseth:  and  he  scourgeth  every  son 
whom  he  receiveth.  Persevere  under  chastisement.  God  offereth  himself  to 
you  as  to  sons:  for  what  son  is  he,  whom  the  father  doth  not  correct?  but  if 
you  be  without  chastisement,  whereof  all  are  made  partakers,  then  you  are 
bastards,  and  not  sons.     Hebr,  12 — 6  to  8. 

Correction  of  the  Impious,  a  Warning  to  the  Jtist. 
{See  Impious,  Punishment  of.) 

COUNSELS. 
Divine  Counsels  Incomprehensible. 

There  is*  no  msdom,  there  is  no  prudence,  there  is  no  counsel  against  the 
Lord.     Prov.  21—30. 


COUNSELS,  193 

And  now,  therefore.  I  say  to  you,  refrain  from  these  men,  and  let  them 
alone:  for  if  this  design,  or  wgrk,  be  of  men,  it  will  fall  to  nothing:  but  if 
it  be  of  God,  you  are  not  able  to  destroy  it,  lest  perhaps  you  be  found  to  op- 
pose God.     Acts.  5 — 38,  39. 

Come  and  see  the  works  of  God:  who  is  terrible  in  his  counsels  over  the 
sons  of  men.     Psalm.  65 — 5. 

When  sudden  calamity  shall  fall  on  you,  and  destruction,  as  a  tempest, 
shall  be  at  hand;  when  tribulation  and  distress  shall  come  upon  you ;  then 
shall  they  call  upon  me.  and  I  wlU  not  hear:  they  shall  rise  in  the  morning, 
and  shall  not  find  me:  because  they  have  hated  instruction,  and  received  not 
the  fear  of  the  Lord,  nor  consented  to  my  counsel,  but  despised  all  my  reproof. 
Therefore  they  shall  eat  the  fruit  of  their  own  way,  and  shall  be  filled  with 
their  own  devices.  The  turning  away  of  little  ones  shall  kill  them;  and  the 
prosperity  shall  destroy  them.  But  he  that  shall  hear  me,  shall  rest  without 
terror,  and  shall  enjoy  abundance,  without  fear  of  evils.     Prov.  1 — 27  to  33. 

Dangerous  not  to  heed  God's  Counsels. 

The  angel  who  appeared  to  Lot,  gave  him  the  good  counsel  to  depart  from 
Sodom:  Lot  advised  his  friends  to  leave  also,  but  they  did  not;  arid  they  per- 
ished with  the  Sodomites.  LoVs  wife,  contrary  to  the  counsel  of  the  Angel 
looked  back,  and  was  changed  into  a  pillar  of  salt.  And  Lot  himself,  who  did 
not  ascend  immediately  into  the  mountains,  as  counselled  by  the  angel,  but . 
entered  a  cave,  fell  into  sin  with  his  daughters.    Gen.  Chap  19. 

Ruben  counselled  his  brothers  to  return  .Joseph  to  his  father.  They  did 
not  follow  his  counsel,  and  brought  great  tribulation  on  themselves.  Gen. 
37—31. 

But  hear  my  words  and  counsels;  and  God  shall  be  with  thee.  Be  thou 
,to  the  people  in  those  tilings  that  pertain  to  God,  to  bring  their  words  to  him. 
Exod.  18—19. 

And  Moses  answered  them:  Stay  that  I  may  consult  the  Lord  what  he 
will  ordain  concerning  you.     Num.  9 — 8. 

The  Israelites,  going  to  battle  contrary  to  the  counsel  and  will  of  the  Lord, 
were  killed  by  the  enemy.  Ibid.  14.  See  also  Judges.  Chap.  20.  and  1.  Mach. 
Chap.  5  and  9. 

Roboam  would  not  hear  the  counsel  of  the  old  men,  but  acquiesced  in  that 
of  the  young  men,  and  lost  the  greater  part  of  his  people.     3.  Kings.  Chap.  12. 

Holofernes  despised  the  counsel  of  Aehior,  and  shortly  after  was  slain. 
Judith.  Chap.  6. 

Wherefore,  O  king,  let  my  counsel  be  acceptable  to  thee;  and  redeem 
thou  thy  sins  with  alms,  and  thy  iniquities  with  works  of  mercy  to  the  j^oor: 
perhaps  he  will  forgive  th'y  offences.  Dan.  4. — 24.  Thus  said  Daniel  to  Neb- 
uchodonosor:  but  he  did  not  follow  the  counsel  and  urns  changed  into  a  beast. 

Bless  God  at  all  times:  and  desire  of  him  to  direct  thy  ways,  and  that  all 
thy  counsels  may  abide  in  him.     Tob.  4 — 20. 

You  have  despised  all  mv  counsel,  and  have  neglected  my  reprehensions. 
Prov.  1—25. 

Counsel  shall  keep  thee,  and  prudence  shall  perserve  thee.     Ibid.  2 — 11. 

My  son,  let  not  these  things  depart  from  thy  eyes;  keep  the  law  and 
counsel.     Ibid.  3 — 21. 

I,  vdsdom,  dwell  in  counsel.     Ibid.  8 — 12. 


194  COUNSELS. 

Tliey  that  do  all  things  with  counsel,  are  ruled  by  wisdom.    Ibid.  13 — 1(>. 
The  prudent  man  doeth  all  things  with  counsel.     Ibid.  13 — 16. 
If  I  give  thee  counsel,  thou  wilt  not  hearken  to  me.     Jerem.  38 — 15. 
And  behold,  I  know  that  your  brother  Simon  is  a  man  of  counsel:  gire 
ear  to  him  always:  and  he  shall  be  a  father  to  you.     1.  Mach.  3—65. 

God's  Counsel  Benefits  Those  Who  Receive  It. 

Hear  my  words  and  counsels;  and  God  shaU  be  with  thee.     Exod.  18 — 19. 

Seek  counsel  always  of  a  wise  man.     Tob.  4 — 19. 

He  that  is  wise  hearkeneth  imto  counsels.     Prov.  12 — 15. 

Coimsel  in  the  heart  of  a  man  is  like  deep  water;  but  a  wise  man  will 
draw  it  out.     Ibid.  20 — 5. 

Be  in  peace  with  many:  but  let  one  of  a  thousand  be  thy  counsellor. 
EccU.  6—6. 

Ad\-ise  not  with  fools;  for  they  cannot  love  but  such  thmgs  as  please 
them.  Before  a  stranger  do  no  matter  of  counsel;  for  thou  knowest  not  what 
he  will  bring  forth.  Open  not  thy  heart  to  every  man;  lest  he  repaj-  thee  with 
an  evil  turn,  and  speak  reproachfully  to  thee.     Ibid.  8 — 20  to  22. 

Bring  not  every  man  into  thy  house :  for  many  are  the  snares  vf  the  de- 
ceitful. For  as  corrupted  bowels  send  foith  stinking  breath,  and  as  the  par- 
tridge is  brought  into  the  cage,  and  as  the  i-oe  into  the  snare:  so  also  is  the 
heart  of  the  proud,  and  as  a  spy  that  looketh  on  the  fall  of  his  neighbour. 
For  he  lieth  in  wait,  and  turneth  good  into  evil:  and  on  the  elect  he  will  lay  a 
blot.  Of  one  spark  cometh  a  great  fire,  and  of  one  deceitful  man  much  blood: 
and  a  smful  man  Ueth  in  wait  for  blood.  Take  heed  to  thyself  of  a  mischiev- 
ous man;  for  he  worketh  evils;  lest  he  bring  upon  thee  reproach  forever.  Ibid.^ 
11—31  to  35. 

My  son,  do  thou  nothing  without  counsel:  and  thou  shalt  not  repent  when 
thou  hast  done.     Ibid.  32—24. 

And  establish  within  thyself  a  heart  of  good  counsel:  for  there  is  no  other 
thing  of  more  worth  to  thee  than  it.  *  *  In  all  thy  works  let  the  true  word 
go  before  thee,  and  steady  counsel  before  every  action.     Ibid.  37 — 17  and  20. 

Where  there  is  no  governor,  the  people  shall  fall,  but  there  is  safety  where 
there  is  much  counsel.     Prov.  11 — 14. 

Deceit  is  in  the  heart  of  them  that  think  evil  things:  but  joy  followeth 
them  that  take  counsels  of  peace.     Ibid.  12 — 20. 

Designs  are  brought  to  nothing  where  there  is  no  counsel:  bat  wliere 
there  are  many  counsellors,  they  are  established.     Ibid.  15 — 22. 

Designs  are  strengthened  by  counsels.     Ibid.  20 — 18. 

The  good  counsels  of  a  friend  are  sweet  to  the  soul.     Ibid.  27 — 9. 

A  frame  of  wood  bound  together  in  the  foundation  of  a  building,  shall 
not  be  loosed:  so  neither  shall  the  heart  that  is  established  by  advised  coim- 
sel.     Eccli.  22—19. 

,0  how  comely  is  judgment  for  a  grey  head,  and  for  ancients  to  know 
counsel!    Ibid.  25—6. 

Gold  and  silver  make  the  feet  stand  sure,  but  wise  counsel  is  above  them 
both.     Ibid.  40—25. 

Evil  Counsel. 

But  yet  going  to  my  people,  I  will  give  thee  counsel,  wh.it  tliy  people 


COUNSELS.  195; 

shall  do  to  this  people  in  the  latter  days.     Num.  24 — 14. 

Why  do  you  overturn  the  minds  of  the  children  of  Israel,  that  they  may 
not  dare  to  pass  into  the  place  which  the  Lord  hath  given  them  ?  Ibid.  32 — 7. 
Neither  let  there  be  found  among  you  any  one  that  shall  expiate  his  son  or 
daughter,  making  them  to  pass  through  the  fire:  or  that  consvdteth  sooth- 
sayers, or  observeth  dreams  and  omens:  neither  let  there  be  any  wizard,  nor 
channer,  nor  any  one  that  consulteth  pythonic  spirits,  or  fortune-tellers,  or 
that  seeketh  the  truth  from  the  dead.  For  the  Lord  abhorreth  all  these  things: 
and  for  these  abominations  he  will  destroy  them  at  thy  coming.  Deut.  18 — 10 
to  12. 

And  they  hired  counsellors  against  them,  to  frustrate  their  design  all  the 
days  of  Cyrus  king  of  Persia,  even  until  the  reign  of  Darius  king  of  the  Per- 
sians.    1.  Esdras.  4 — 5. 

Who'bringeth  to  nought  the  designs  of  the  malignant,  so  that  their  hands- 
cannot  accomplish  what  they  had  begun.    Job.  5—12. 

Doth  it  seem  good  to  thee  that  thou  shouldst  calurmiiate  me,  and  oppress 
me,  the  work  of  thy  own  hands,  and  help  the  counsel  of  the  wicked  ?  Ibid. 
10—3. 

He  bringeth  counsellors  to  a  foolish  end,  and  judges  to  insensibihty.  Ibid. 
12—17. 

The  step  of  his  strength  shall  be  straitened:  and  his  own  counsel  shall  cast 
him  down  headlong.     Ibid.  18 — 7. 

Yet  because  their  good  things  are  not  in  their  hand,  may  the  counsel  of 
the  wicked  be  far  from  me.     Ibid.  21 — 16. 

To  whom  hast  thou  given  counsel  ?  perhaps  to  him  that  hath  no  wisdom; 
and  thou  hast  shown  thy  very  great  prudence.     Ibid.  26 — 3. 

They  have  taken  a  malicious  counsel  against  thy  people,  and  have  con- 
sulted against  thy  saints.     Psalm.  82 — 4. 

The  thoughts  of  the  just  are  judgments:  and  the  counsels  of  the  wicked 
deceitful.     Prov.  12 — 5. 

Evil  Counsel  Punished. 

Achitophel,  seeing  that  his  counsel  was  not  taken: — Saddled  his  ass,  and 
arose,  and  went  home  to  his  house  and  to  his  city;  and  putting  his  house  ia 
order,  hanged  himself.     2.  Kings.  17 — 23. 

Therefore  they  shall  eat  the  fruit  of  their  own  way,  and  shall  be  filled 
with  their  own  devices.     Prov.  1 — 31. 

If  one  cast  a  stone  on  high,  it  will  fall  upon  his  own  head:  and  the  deceit- 
ful stroke  wiU  wound  the  deceitful.  He  that  diggeth  a  pit  shall  fall  into  it: 
and  he  that  setteth  a  stone  for  his  neighbour,  shall  stumble  upon  it:  and  he 
that  layeth  a  snare  for  another,  shall  perish  in  it.  A  mischievous  counsel 
shall  be  rolled  back  upon  the  author:  and  he  shall  not  know  from  whence  it 
Cometh  to  him.  *  *  They  shall  perish  in  a  snare,  that  are  delighted  with 
the  fall  of  the  just:  and  sorrow  shall  consume  them  before  they  die.  EccU. 
27—28  to  30  and  32. 

Wo  to  you  that  are  deep  of  heart,  to  hide  your  counsel  from  the  Lord: 
and  their  works  are  in  the  dark:  and  they  say:  Who  seeth  us,  and  who  know- 
ethus?    Isa.  29— 15. 

God  Frtistrates  Evil  Counsels. 

Come  ye  therefore,  let  us  go  down,  and  there  confound  their  tongue, that 

13 


196  COUNSELS. 

they  may  not  understand  one  another's  speech.  And  so  the  Lord  scattered 
them  from  that  place  into  all  lands,  and  they  ceased  to  build  the  city.  Gen. 
11—7,  8. 

Twice  Balaam  was  called  to  curse  the  Israelites,  but  tlie  Angel,  by  an  ass, 
rebuked  him.    Num.  Chap.  22. 

And  Absalom  and  all  the  men  of  Israel  said:  The  counsel  of  Chusai  the 
Arachite  is  better  than  the  counsel  of  Achitophel:  and  by  the  will  of  the  Lord 
the  profitable  counsel  of  Achitophel  was  defeated,  that  the  Lord  might  bring- 
evil  upon  Absalom.     2.  Kings.  17 — 14. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  when  oiu*  enemies  heard  that  the  thing  had  been  told 
us,  that  Grod  defeated  their  counsel.  And  we  retiu-ned  all  of  us  to  the  walls 
every  man  to  his  work.     2.  Esdras.  4—15. 

Who  catcheth  the  wise  in  their  craftmess,  and  disapiwinteth  the  coimsel 
of  the  wicked.    Job.  5 — 13. 

He  that  dwelleth  in  heaven  shall  laugh  at  them:  and  the  Lord  shall  de- 
ride them.     Psalm.  2 — 4. 

For  they  have  intended  evils  slgainst  thee:  they  have  devised  counsels 
which  they  have  not  been  able  to  establish.     Psalm.  20 — 12. 

The  Lord  bringeth  to  nought  the  counsels  of  nations;  and  he  rejecteth  thd 
devices  of  people,  and  casteth  away  the  counsels  of  princes.     Psalm.  32 — 10. 

And  the  spirit  of  Egypt  shall  be  broken  in  the  bowels  thereof,  and  I  ^\'ill 
cast  down  their  counsel;  and  they  shall  consult  their  idols,  and  their  diviners, 
and  their  wizards,  and  soothsay  ere.    Isa.  19 — 3. 

Evangelical  Counsels. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  saying:  Speak  to  the  children  of  Israel, and 
thou  shalt  say  to  them:  When  a  man  or  woman  shall  make  a  vow  to  be  sanc- 
tified, and  will  consecrate  themselves  to  tiie  Lord:  they  shall  abstain  from 
wine,  and  from  everything  that  may  make  a  man  drunk.  They  shall  not  drink 
vinegar  of  wine,  or  of  any  other  drink,  nor  any  tiling  that  is  pressed  out  of 
the  grape:  nor  shall  they  eat  grapes  either  fresh  or  dried.     Num.  6 — 1  to  3. 

Then  Jesus  said  to  his  disciples:  If  any  man  will  come  after  ine.  let  him 
deny  himself,  and  take  up  his  cross,  and  foUow  me.    Matth.  16 — 24. 

Jesus  saith  to  him:  If  thou  wilt  be  perfect,  go,  sell  what  thou  hast,  and 
give  to  the  poor;  and  thou  shalt  have  treasm-e  in  heaven:  and  come,  follow 
me.     Ibid.  19—21. 

Now  concerning  virgins, I  have  no  commandment  of  the  Lord:  but  I  give 
counsel,  as  having  obtained  mercy  of  the  Lord,  to  be  faithful.  *  *  But 
more  bleased  shall  she  be,  if  she  so  remain,  according  to  my  counsel;  and  I 
think  that  I  also  have  the  Spirit  of  God.     1.  Cor.  7 — 25  and  40. 

For  if  I  preach  the  gospel,  it  is  no  glory  to  me:  for  a  necessity  lieth  upon 
me:  for  wo  is  unto  me  if  I  preach  not  the  gospel.  For  if  I  do  tliis  thing  wil- 
lingly, I  have  a  reward;  but  if  against  my  will,  a  dispensation  is  committed 
to  me.  Wliat  is  my  reward  then  ?  That  preaching  the  gospel,  I  may  deUver 
the  gospel  without  charge,  that  I  abuse  not  my  power  in  the  gospel.  For 
whereas  I  was  fi-ee  as  to  all,  I  made  myself  the  servant  of  all:  that  I  might 
gain  more  persons.     Ibid.  9 — 16  to  19. 

For  the  Evangelical  counsels,  common  not  to  the  many  but  to  thefeic:  and 
particularly  for  chastity,  poverty  and  obedience;  see  under  their  proper 
headings. 


CRAFTSMAN.  197 

Voluntary  chastity  was  counselled  by  Christ:  All  receive  not  this  word, 
but  they  to  whom  it  is  given.  For  there  are  eunuchs,  who  were  born  so  fro  m 
their  mother's  womb:  and  there  are  eunuchs,  who  were  made  so  by  men:  and 
there  are  eunuchs,  who  have  made  themselves  eunuchs  for  the  kingdom  of 
heaven's  sake.     He  that  can  receive  i^,  let  him  receive  t^.     Matth.  19 — 11,13. 

Now  concerning  the  things,  whereof  you  wrote  to  me:  It  is  good  for  a  man 
not  to  touch  a  woman.  *  *  For  I  would  that  all  men  were  even  as  myself: 
but  every  one  hath  his  proper  gift  from  God;  one  after  this  manner,  another 
after  that.     1.  Cor.  7—1  and  7. 

But  I  say  to  the  unmarried,  and  to  the  widows :  It  is  good  for  them  if  they 
so  continue,  even  as  I.     Ibid.  7 — 8. 

Therefore  both  he  that  giveth  his  virgin  in  marriage,  doeth  well:  and  he 
that  giveth  her  not,  doeth  better.  A  woman  is  bound  by  the  law  as  long  as 
her  husband  liveth:  but  if  her  husband  die,  she  is  at  liberty:  let  her  marry  to 
whom  she  will;  only  in  the  Lord.  But  more  blessed  shall  she  be,  if  she  so 
remain,  according  to  my  counsel.     Ibid.  7 — 38  to  40. 

Voluntary  poverty  is  not  ne(^essary  to  salvation,  but  it  is  a  necessary  means 
to lierfection:  Jesus  saith  to  him:  If  thou  wilt  be  perfect,  go,  sell  what  thou 
hast,  and  give  it  to  the  poor:  and  thou  shalt  have  treasure  in  heaven:  and 
come,  follow  me.  Matth.  19 — 21.  Voluntary  obedience  is  proved  from  the 
same  text,  when  Christ  says  "follow  me."  But  for  the  rest  see  under  their 
proper  headings. 

COVENANT. 

(See  Contract.) 

CRAFT. 

(See  Cunning.) 

CRAFTSMAN. 

With  what  wisdom  shall  he  be  furnished  that  holdeth  the  plough,  and  that 
^lorieth  in  the  goad,  that  driveth  the  oxen  therewith,  and  is  occupied  in  their 
laboiu's,  and  his  whole  talk  is  about  the  offspring  of  bulls.  He  shall  give  his 
mind  to  turn  up  furrows;  and  his  care  is  to  give  the  kine  fodder.  So  every 
craftsman  and  workmaster  that  laboureth  night  and  day,  he  who  maketh 
graven  seals,  and  by  his  continual  diligence  varieth  the  figure :  he  shall  give 
his  mind  to  the  resemblance  of  the  picture  and  by  his  watching  shall  finish 
the  work.  So  doth  the  smith  sitting  by  the  anvil  and  considering  the  iron 
work.  The  vapor  of  the  fire  wasteth  his  flesh:  and  he  fighteth  with  the  heat 
of  the  furnace:  the  noise  of  the  hammer  is  always  in  his  ears:  and  his  eye  is 
on  the  pattern  of  the  vessel  he  maketh.  He  setteth  his  mind  to  finish  his 
work,  and  his  watching  to  polish  them  to  perfection.  So  doth  the  potter 
sitting  at  his  work,  turning  the  wheel  about  with  his  feet,  who  is  always  care- 
fully set  to  his  work,  and  maketh  all  his  work  by  number:  he  fashioneth  the 
<;lay  with  his  arm,  and  boweth  down  his  strength  before  his  feet:  he  shall 
give  his  mind  to  finish  the  glazing,  and  his  watching  to  make  clean  the 
furnace.  All  these  trust  to  their  hands:  and  every  one  is  wise  in  his  own  art. 
Without  these  a  city  is  not  built.  And  they  shall  not  dwell,  nor  walk  about 
therein:  and  they  shall  not  go  up  into  the  assembly.     Upon  the  judge's  seat 


198  CREATOR. 

they  shall  not  sit;  and  the  ordinance  of  judgment  they  shall  not  understand; 
neither  shall  they  declare  discipline  and  judgment:  and  they  shall  not  be 
found  where  parables  are  spoken:  but  they  shall  strengthen  the  state  of  the 
world:  and  their  prayer  shall  be  in  the  work  of  their  craft,  applying  their 
soul,  and  searching  in  the  law  of  the  most  High.  Ek;ch.  38—26  to  end  of 
Chap. 

CREATOR. 

Ood,  Creator  of  all  Tilings. 

In  the  beginning  God  created  heaven  and  eai-th.     Gen.  1 — 1. 

For  in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  and  the  sea,  and  all 
things  that  are  in  them,  and  rested  on  the  seventh  day:  therefore  the  Lord 
blessed  the  seventh  day,  and  sanctified  it.     Exod.  20—11. 

Thine,  O  Lord,  is  magnificence,  and  power,  and  glory,  and  victory:  and 
to  thee  is  praise:  for  all  that  is  in  heaven,  and  in  earth,  is  thine:  thine  is  the 
kingdom,  O  Lord,  and  thou  art  above  all  princes.     1,  Paral.  29 — 11. 

Tliine  are  the  heavens,  and  thine  is  the  earth:  the  world  and  the  fulness 
thereof  thou  hast  foimded:  the  north  and  the  sea  thou  hast  created.  Psalm. 
88—12,  13. 

Blessed  be  you  of  the  Lord,  who  made  heaven  and  earth.    Psalm.  113 — 15. 

Tliere  is  one  most  high  Creator  Almighty,  and  a  powerful  King,  and 
greatly  to  be  feared,  who  sitteth  upon  his  tlu-one,  and  is  the  God  of  dominion. 
Eccli.  1—8. 

O  Lord  of  hosts,  God  of  Israel,  who  sittest  upon  the  Cherubims;  thou 
alone  art  the  God  of  all  the  kingdoms  of  the  earth;  thou  hast  made  heaven 
and  earth.     Isa.  37 — 16. 

Knowest  thou  not,  or  hast  thou  not  heard  ?  the  Lord  is  the  everlasting 
Grod,  who  hath  created  the  ends  of  the  earth:  he  shall  not  faint,  nor  labour: 
neither  is  there  any  searching  out  of  his  wisdom.     Ibid.  40—28. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  thy  redeemer,  and  thy  maker,  from  the  womb:  I  am 
the  Lord,  that  make  all  things,  that  alone  stretch  out  the  heavens,  that 
establish  the  earth.     Ibid.  44 — 24. 

My  hand  also  hath  founded  the  earth,  and  my  right  hand  hath  measured 
the  heavens:  I  shall  call  them,  and  they  shall  stand  together.     Ibid,  48 — 13. 

And  thou  hast  forgotten  the  Ix)rd  thy  Maker,  who  stretched  out  the 
heavens,  and  founded  the  earth.     Ibid.  51—13. 

He  that  maketh  the  earth  by  his  power,  that  prejjareth  the  world  by  his 
wisdom,  and  stretcheth  out  the  heavens  by  his  knowledge.    Jerem.  10—12. 

O  Lord  God,  behold,  thou  hast  made  heaven  and  earth  by  thy  great 
power,  and  thy  stretched  out  arm:  no  word  shall  be  hard  to  thee.  Ibid. 
32-17. 

He  that  made  the  earth  by  his  power,  that  hath  prepared  the  world  by 
his  wisdom,  and  stretched  out  the  heavens  by  his  understanding.  Ibid. 
51—15. 

And  he  said  to  them:  I  am  a  Hebrew:  and  I  fear  the  Lord  the  God  of 
heaven,  who  made  both  the  sea  and  the  di-y  land.     Jonas.  1 — 9. 

The  burden  of  the  word  of  the  Lord  upon  Israel.  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  who- 
stretcheth  forth  the  heavens,  and  layeth  the  foundations  of  the  earth,  and 
formeth  the  spirit  of  man  in  him.    Zach.  12 — 1 


CROSS.  199 

The  same  was  in  the  beginning  with  God.  All  things  were  made  by  him: 
and  without  him  was  made  nothing  that  was  made.     John.  1 — 2,  3. 

Lord,  thou  art  he  that  didst  make  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all 
things  that  are  in  them.    Acts.  4 — 24. 

CREATURES. 

These  are  the  generations  of  the  heaven  and  the  earth,  when  they  were 
created  in  the  day  that  the  Lord  God  made  the  heaven  and  the  earth.  Gen. 
2—4.     See  also  1 — 1. 

By  the  word  of  the  Lord,  the  heavens  were  established:  and  all  the  power 
of  them  by  the  spirit  of  his  mouth.  *  *  For  he  spoke,  and  they  were  made: 
he  commanded,  and  they  were  created.     Psalm.  32 — 6  and  9. 

Thine  is  the  day, and  thine  is  the  night:  thou  hast  made  the  morning  light 
and  the  sun.  Thou  hast  made  all  the  borders  of  the  earth:  the  summer  and 
the  spring  were  formed  by  thee.    Psalm.  73 — 16,  17. 

Creatures  are  Wisely  Ooverned. 
{See  also  Providence.) 

By  thy  ordinance  the  day  goeth  on:  foi  all  things  serve  thee.  Psalm. 
118—91. 

For  thou  lovest  all  things  that  are,  and  hatest  none  of  the  things  which 
thou  hast  made:  for  thou  didst  not  appoint  or  make  any  thing,  hating  it.  And 
how  could  any  thing  endure,  if  thou  wouldst  not  ?  or  be  preserved,  if  not 
called  by  thee  ?  but  thou  sparest  all:  because  they  are  thine,  O  Lord,  who  lov- 
est souls.     Wisdom.  11 — 25  to  27. 

For  there  is  no  other  God  but  thou,  who  hast  care  of  all.     Ibid,  12 — 13. 

CROSS. 

Crosses  and  Tribulations  Assail  all  Who  Live  Piously. 

(See  also  Tribulation.) 

And  Cain  said  to  Abel  his  brother:  Let  us  go  forth  abroad.  And  when 
they  were  in  the  field,  Cain  rose  up  against  his  brother  Abel,  and  slew  him. 
Gen.  4—8. 

Esau  therefore  always  hated  Jacob  for  the  blessing  wherewith  his  father 
had  blessed  him:  and  he  said  in  his  heart:  The  days  will  come  of  the  mourn- 
ing for  my  father,  and  I  will  kill  my  brother  Jacob.     Ibid.  27 — 41. 

Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  just;  but  out  of  them  all  will  the  Lord  de- 
liver them.     Psalm.  33 — 20. 

For  a  just  man  shall  fall  seven  times  and  shall  rise  again:  but  the  wicked 
shall  fall  down  into  evil.     Prov.  24 — 16. 

Son,  when  thou  comest  to  the  service  of  God,  stand  in  justice  and  in  fear, 
and  prepare  thy  soul  for  temptation.     Eccli.  2 — 1. 

Behold,  I  send  you  as  sheep  in  the  midst  of  wolves.  Be  ye,  therefore,  wise 
as  serpents,  and  simple  as  doves.     Matth.  10 — 16. 

And  the  Pharisees,  going  out,  made  a  consultation  against  him,  how  they 
might  destroy  him.     Ibid.  12 — 14. 


200  CROSS. 

Then  shall  they  deliver  you  up  to  be  aflaicted,  and  shall  put  you  to  death: 
and  you  shall  be  hated  by  all  nations  for  my  name's  sake.     Ibid.  24 — 9. 

And  when  you  shall  hear  of  wars,  and  rumors  of  wars,  fear  ye  not:  for 
such  things  must  needs  be:  but  the  end  is  not  yet.     Mark.  13 — 7. 

But  look  to  yourselves.  For  they  shall  deliver  you  up  to  councils:  and  in 
the  synagogues  you  shall  be  beaten;  and  you  shall  stand  before  governors 
and  kings  for  my  sake,  for  a  testimony  unto  them.     Ibid.  13 — 9. 

Remember  my  word  that  I  said  to  you:  The  servant  is  not  greater  than 
his  Lord.  If  they  have  persecuted  me,  they  will  also  persecute  you:  if  they 
have  kept  my  word,  they  will  keep  yours  also,    John.  15—20. 

But  as  then  he,  who  was  born  according  to  the  flesh,  persecuted  him,  who 
was  according  to  the  spirit:  so  also  now.     Galat.  4 — 29. 

That  no  man  should  be  moved  in  these  tribulations:  for  yourselves  know, 
that  we  are  appointed  thereunto.     1.  Thess.  3 — 3. 

And  all  who  will  hve  piously  in  Christ  Jesus,  shall  suffer  persecution. 
2.  Tim.  3—12. 

Most  dearest,  think  not  strange  the  burning  heat  which  is  to  try  you,  as  if 
some  new  thing  happened  to  you:  but  rejoice,  being  partakers  of  the  suffer- 
ings of  Christ;  that  when  his  glory  shall  be  revealed,  you  may  also  be  glad 
with  exceeding  joy.     1.  Peter.  4—12,  13.  • 

Crosses  and  Afflictions  sent  by  God  for  our  Oood. 

I  will  be  to  him  a  father,  and  he  shall  be  to  me  a  son:  and  if  he  commit 
any  iniquity,  I  will  correct  him  with  the  rod  of  men,  and  with  the  stripes  of 
the  children  of  men.  But  my  mercy  I  will  not  take  away  from  him,  as  I  took 
from  Saul,  whom  I  removed  from  before  my  face.    2.  Kings.  7 — 14,  15. 

And  because  thou  wast  acceptable  to  God,  it  was  necessary  that  tempta- 
tion should  prove  thee.     Tob.  12—13. 

Tliey  must  remember  how  our  father  Abraham  was  tempted,  and  being 
proved  by  many  tribulations,  was  made  the  friend  of  God.    Judith.  8 — 22. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  God  correcteth:  refuse  not  therefore  the  chas- 
tising of  the  Lord.    Job.  5—17. 

My  son,  reject  not  the  correction  of  the  Lord:  and  do  not  faint  when  thou 
art  chastised  by  him.     Prov.  3—11. 

But  thee  I  will  not  consume:  but  I  will  correct  thee  in  judgment,  neither 
will  I  spare  thee  as  if  thou  wert  innocent.    Jerem.  46 — 28. 

Now  I  beseech  those  that  shall  read  this  book,  that  they  be  not  shocked 

at  these  calamities,  but  that  they  consider  the  things  that  hapjxjned,  not  as 

being  for  the  destruction,  but  for  the  correction  of  our  nation.  For  it  is  a  token 

of  great  goodness  when  sinnere  are  not  suflPered  to  go  on  in  their  ways  for  a 

ong  time,  but  are  presently  punished.    2.  Mach.  6—12,  13. 

But  if  we  would  judge  ourselves,  we  should  not  be  judged,  but  whilst  we 
are  judged,  we  are  chastised  by  the  Lord:  that  we  may  not  be  damned  with 
this  world.     1.  Cor.  11—31,  82. 

And  you  have  forgotten  the  consolation  which  sjjeaketh  to  you,  as  to  chil- 
dren, saying:  Mj'^  son,  neglect  not  the  discipline  of  the  Lord:  neither  be  thou 
wearied  whilst  thou  art  rebuked  by  him.  For  whom  the  Lord  loveth.he  chas- 
tiseth:  and  he  scourgeth  every  son  whom  he  receiveth.    Heb.  12—5,  6, 


CROSS.  201 

By  Crosses  and  Adversities  iJ0k  Come  to  a  Knotdedge  of  Ood,  and  to 

Eternal  Life. 

And  after  that  he  was  in  distress,  he  prayed  to  the  Lord  his  God;  and  he' 
did  penance  exceedingly  before  the  God  of  his  fathers.  And  he  entreated  him, 
and  besought  liim  earnestly:  and  he  heard  his  prayer, and  brought  liim  again 
to  Jerusalem  into  his  kingdom:  and  Manasses  knew  that  the  Lord  was  God. 
2.  Paral.  33—12,  13. 

After  these  things,  God  tempted  Abraham.     Gen.  22 — 1. 

Reproofs  of  instruction  are  the  way  of  life.     Prov.  6 — 23. 

Ought  not  Christ  to  have  suffered  these  things,  and  so  to  enter  into  his 
glory?    Luke.  2^^-26. 

He  that  loveth  his  life  shall  lose  it:  and  he  that  hateth  his  life  in  this 
world,  keepeth  it  unto  life  everlasting.     John.  12 — 25. 

Confirming  the  souls  of  the  disciples,  and  exhorting  them  to  continue  in 
the  faith:  for  that  through  many  tribulations  we  must  enter  into  the  kingdom 
of  God.     Acts.  14—21. 

And  if  sons,  heirs  also:  heirs  indeed  of  God,  and  joint-heirs  with  Christ: 
yet  so  if  we  suffer  with  him,  that  we  may  be  also  glorified  with  him.  Rom. 
8—17. 

We  should  Bear  our  Crosses  and  Trials  with  Patience  and  Joy. 

Blessed  are  they  that  suffer  persecution  for  justice  sake:  for  theirs  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven.    Matth.     5 — 10. 

And  he  that  taketh  not  up  his  cross,  and  followeth  me,  is  not  worthy  of 
me.     Ibid.  10—38. 

These  tilings  have  I  spoken  to  you,  that  in  me  you  may  have  peace.  In 
the  world  you  shall  have  distress:  but  have  confidence;  I  have  overcome  the 
world.     John.  16—33. 

And  they  indeed  went  from  the  presence  of  the  council  rejoicing,  that 
they  were  accounted  worthy  to  suffer  reproach  for  the  name  of  Jesus.  Acts. 
5-^1. 

That  in  much  experience  of  tribulation  they  have  had  abundance  of  joy: 
and  their  very  deep  poverty  hath  abounded  unto  the  riches  of  their  simplicity. 
2.  Cor.  8—2. 

Who  now  rejoice  in  my  sufferings  for  you,  and  fill  up  those  things  that 
are  wanting  of  the  sufferings  of  Christ,  in  my  fiesh  for  his  body,  which  is  the 
church.     Coloss.  1 — 24. 

For  you  both  had  compassion  on  those  who  were  in  chains,  and  received 
with  joy  the  plundering  of  your  goods,  knowing  that  you  have  a  better  and 
permanent  substance.     Hebr.  10 — 34. 

My  brethren,  count  it  all  joy,  when  you  shall  fall  into  divers  temptations. 
*  *  Blessed  is  the  man  that  endureth  temptation:  for  when  he  hath  been 
proved,  he  shall  receive  the  crown  of  life,  which  God  hath  promised  to  them 
that  love  him.     James.  1 — 2  and  12. 

But  if  also  you  suffer  any  thing  for  justice  sake,  blessed  are  ye.  And  be 
not  afraid  of  their  terror,  and  be  not  troubled.     1.  Peter.  3 — 14. 

If  you  be  reproached  for  the  name  of  Christ,  you  shall  be  happj^:  for  that 
which  is  of  the  honour,  glory,  and  power  of  God,  and  that  which  is  his  spirit, 
resteth  upon  you.     Ibid.  4 — 14. 


.1803  CROSS. 

Consolation  in  Crosses  find  Afflictions. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  God  correcteth.     Job.  5 — 17. 

Before  destruction,  the  heart  of  a  man  is  exalted:  and  before  he  be  glori- 
fied, it  is  humbled.     Prov.  18 — 12. 

Amen,  amen  I  say  to  you,  that  you  shall  lament  and  weep:  but  the  world 
shall  rejoice:  and  you  shall  be  sorrowful;  but  your  sorrow  shall  be  tximed  in- 
to joy.     John.  16—20. 

For  I  reckon,  that  the  sufferings  of  this  present  time  are  not  worthy  to  be 
compared  with  the  glory  to  come,  that  shall  be  revealed  in  us.     Rom.  8 — 18. 

Let  no  temptation  take  hold  on  you,  but  such  as  is  human;  and  God  is 
faithful,  who  will  not  suffer  you  to  be  tempted  above  that  which  you  are  able; 
but  will  make  also  with  temptation  issue,  that  you  may  be  able  to  bear  it. 
l.Ck)r.  10—13. 

Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Father  of 
Mercies,  and  the  God  of  all  consolation,  who  comforteth  us  in  ail  ovu-  tribula- 
tions.    2.  Cor.  1—3,  4. 

Ood  Proves  us  by  Crosses  and  Trials. 

And  now, brethren,  as  you  are  the  ancients  among  the  people  of  God,  and 
their  very  soul  resteth  upon  you;  comfort  their  hearts  by  your  speech,  that 
they  may  be  mindful  how  our  fathers  were  tempted,that  they  might  be  proved, 
whether  they  worshipped  their  God  truly.    Judith.  8 — 21. 

Take  all  that  shall  be  brought  upon  thee:  and  in  thy  sorrow  endm-e,  and 
in  thy  humiliation  keep  patience:  for  gold  and  silver  are  tried  in  the  fire,  but 
acceptable  men  in  the  furnace  of  humiliation.     Eccli.  2 — 4,  5. 

Afflicted  in  few  things,  in  many  they  shall  be  well  rewarded:  because  (3od 
hath  tried  them,  and  found  them  worthy  of  himself.  As  gold  in  the  furnace, 
he  hath  proved  them;  and  as  a  victim  of  a  holocaust,  he  hath  received  them; 
and  in  time  there  shall  be  respect  had  to  them.    Wisdom.  3 — 5,  6. 

TTie  Cross  Prefigured. 

The  brazen  serpent,  which,by  the  command  of  Ood,  Moses  set  up  for  a  sign, 
was  a  figure  of  the  cross.    See  Niun.  21-9. 

And  he  shall  set  up  a  standard  unto  the  nations,  and  shall  assemble  the 
fugitives  of  Israel,  and  shall  gather  together  the  dispersed  of  Juda  from  the 
four  quarters  of  the  earth.     Isa.  11 — 12. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  him:  Go  through  the  midst  of  the  city,  through  the 
midst  of  Jerusalem:  and  mark  Thau  upon  the  foreheads  of  the  men  that  sigh 
and  mourn  for  all  the  abominations  that  are  committed  in  the  midst  thereof. 
Ezech.  9—4. 

Note:— ilfarfc  Thau.  Thau  or  Tau  is  the  last  letter  in  the  Hebrew  alpha- 
bet, and  signifies  a  sign  or  a  mark:  wh'ch  is  the  reason  why  some  translators 
render  this  passage  set  a  mark  or  mark  a  mark,  without  specifying  what  tliis 
mark  was.  But  St.  Jerome,  and  other  interpreters,  conclude  it  was  the  form 
of  the  letter  Thau,  which,  in  the  ancient  Hebrew  character,  was  the  form  of  a 
croas. 

And  as  Moses  lifted  up  the  serpent  in  the  desert,  so  must  the  Son  of  man 
be  lifted  up.    John.  8—14. 


CUNNING.  203 

Glorifying  the  Cross. 

For  blessed  is  the  wood,  by  which  justice  cometh.     Wisdom.  14 — 7. 

But  we  ijreach  Christ  crucified,  to  the  Jews  a  stumbling-block,  and  to  the 
Gentiles  foolishness:  but  to  them  that  are  called,  both  Jews  and  Greeks, 
Christ  is  the  power  of  God,  and  the  wisdom  of  God.     1.  Cor.  1 — 23,  24. 

But  God  forbid  that  I  should  glory,  but  in,  the  cross  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ:  by  whom  the  world  is  crucified  to  me,  and  I  to  the  world.  Galat. 
6—14. 

Let  us  go  forth,  therefore,  to  him  without  the  camp,  bearing  his  reproach. 
Hebr.  13—13. 

They  to  Whom  the  Cross  is  an  Abomination. 

When  a  man  hath  committed  a  crime  for  which  he  is  to  be  punished  with 
death,  and  being  condemned  to  die  is  hanged  on  a  gibbet:  his  body  shall  not 
remain  upon  the  tree,  but  shall  be  buried  the  same  day.  for  he  is  accursed  of 
God  that  hangeth  on  atree:  and  thou  shalt  not  defile  thy  land,  which  the 
Lord  thy  God  shall  give  thee  in  possession.     Deut.  21—22,  23. 

For  the  word  of  the  cross,  to  them  indeed  that  perish,  is  foolishness;  but 
to  them  who  are  saved, that  is,  to  us,  it  is  the  power  of  God.     1.  Cot-.  1 — 18. 

Be  followers  of  me,  brethren,  and  observe  them  who  walk  so,  as  you  have 
our  model.  For  many  walk,  of  whom  I  have  told  you  often  (and  now  tell 
you  weeping)  that  they  are  enemies  of  the  cross  of  Christ;  whose  end  is  de- 
struction; whose  God  is  their  belly;  and  whose  glory  is  in  their. shame;  who 
mind  earthly  things.     Philip.  3—17  to  19.     See  Hebr.  6—6. 

CROWN. 

Crown  of  Life. 

Therefore  shall  they  receive  a  kingdom  of  glory,  and  a  crown  of  beauty 
at  the  hand  of  the  Lord:  for  with  his  right  hand  he  will  cover  them;  and  with 
his  holy  arm  he  will  defend  them.     Wisdom.  5 — 17. 

For  the  rest,  there  is  laid  up  for  me  a  crown  of  justice,  which  the  Lord 
the  just  judge  will  render  to  me  at  that  day;  and  not  to  me  only,  but  to  them 
also,  who  love  his  coming.     2.  Tim.  4 — 8. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  endureth  temptation:  for  when  he  hath  been 
proved,  he  shall  receive  the  crown  of  life,  which  God  hath  promised  to  them 
that  love  him.    James.  1 — 12. 

And  when  the  Prince  of  pastors  shall  appear,  you  shall  receive  a  never- 
fading  crown  of  glory.     1.  Peter.  5 — 4. 

Be  thou  faithful  until  death,  and  I  will  give  thee  the  crown  of  life. 
Apocal.  2—10. 

CUNNING. 

We  find  the  first  example  of  cunning  in  Satan,  who  approached,  not  the 
man,  but  the  woman,  in  the  guise  of  a  serpent.     See  Gen.  Chap.  3. 

See  the  cunning  of  Laban  who  wished  to  receive  Jacob,  first  in  a  wife, 
and  afterwards  in  trade.  Gen.  Chap.  29  and  30.  See  the  cunning  of  Rachel. 
Gen.  Chap.  31. 


204  CURIOSITY. 

But  thou  shalt  give  to  him:  neither  shalt  thou  do  any  thing  craftily  in 
reheving  his  necessities;  that  thy  Lord  thy  God  may  bless  thee  at  all  times, 
and  in  all  tilings  to  which  thou  shalt  put  thy  hand.  Deut.  15 — 10.  See  craft 
of  the  Gabaomtes.    Josue.  9 — 4. 

Dissemblers  and  crafty  men  prove  the  wrath  of  God.    Job.  36 — 13. 

To  give  subtiUty  to  Uttle  ones,  to  the  young  man  knowledge,  and  under- 
standing.    Prov.  1 — 4. 

A  fool  laugheth  at  the  instruction  of  his  father:  but  he  that  regardeth  re- 
proofs shall  become  }jrudent.     Ibid.  15 — 5. 

The  prudent  man  saw  the  evil,  and  hid  himself:  the  simple  passed  on  and 
suffered  loss.     Ibid.  22—3. 

Who  catcheth  the  wise  in  their  craftiness,  and  disappointeth  the  counsel 
of  the  wicked.    Job.  5—18, 

0  Uttle  ones,  understand  subtiUty;  and  ye  unwise,  take  notice.  Prov. 
8—5. 

A  fool  immediately  showeth  his  anger:  but  he  that  dissembleth  injuries  is 
wise.     Ibid.  12—16. 

There  is  a  man  that  is  subtle  and  a  teacher  of  many,  and  yet  is  improfit- 
able  to  his  own  soul.     EccU,  37 — 21, 

For  the  wsdom  of  this  world  is  foolishness  with  God,  For  it  is  written:  I 
will  catch  the  wise  in  their  own  craftiness,     1,  Cor,  3 — 19, 

But  we  renounce  the  hidden  things  of  dishonesty,  not  walking  in  crafti- 
ness,    2,  Cor.  4 — 2. 

1  did  not  burden  you;  but  being  crafty,  I  caught  you  by  guile.  Ibid. 
12—16. 

CUP, 
Cup  of  Wrath. 

Arise,  arise,  stand  up,  O  Jerusalem,  which  hast  dnmk  at  the  hand  of  the 
Lord  the  cup  of  his  wrath,     Isa,  51 — 17, 

For  in  the  hand  of  the  Lord  there  is  a  cup: — aU  the  sinners  of  the  earth 
shall  drink,     Psahn,  74—9. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the  God  of  Israel:  Take  the  cup  of  wine 
of  this  fury  at  my  hand:  and  thou  shalt  make  all  the  nations  to  drink  thereof, 
unto  which  I  shaU  send  thee,    Jerem,  25 — 15, 

Thou  hast  shown  thy  people  hard  things;  thou  hast  made  us  drink  the 
wine  of  sorrow.     Psalm,  59 — 5, 

And  great  Bablyon  came  ui  remembrance  before  God,  to  give  to  her  the 
cup  of  the  wine  of  the  indignation  of  his  wratli.     Apocal.  16 — 19. 

CURIOSITY. 

The  first  tranngresition  appears  to  have  had  its  origin  in  the  curiosity  of 
Eve,  in  listening  to  tlie  serpent  and  gazing  on  the  forbidden  fruit.  See  Gen. 
Chap.  3, 

Dina  the  daughter  of  Lia  toent  out  to  see  the  vxuneii  of  that  cotintry,  and 
she  was  taken  atvay  and  ravished.    Qen.  Chap,  34, 

Let  not  others  by  any  curiosity  see  the  things  that  are  in  the  sanctuary  be- 
fore they  be  wrapped  up;  otherwise  they  shall  die.    Num.  4 — 80. 


DAMNATION.  205 

For  it  is  not  necessary  for  thee  to  see  with  thy  eyes  those  things  that  are 
hid.  In  unnecessary  matters  be  not  over  curious:  and  in  many  of  his  works 
thou  shalt  not  be  inquisitive.     EccH.  3 — 23,  24. 

Strive  not  in  a  matter  which  doth  not  concern  thee.  Ibid.  11 — 9.  See  in 
Luke.  23 — 8.     The  conduct  of  Herod. 

The  disciples  were  curious  to  know  the  time  of  the  second  advent.  But 
Christ  rebuked  them  saying:  It  is  not  for  you  to  know  the  times  or  moments, 
which  the  Father  hath  put  in  his  own  power.     Acts.  1 — 7. 

CURSING. 
(See  Malediction,  Swearing,  and  Blasphemy.) 

CUSTOMS. 
(See  Habits.)      « 

DAMAGE. 

(See  Injury.) 

DAMNATION. 
Sternal  Damnation. 

A  land  of  misery  and  darkness,  where  the  shadow  of  death,  and  no  order, 
but  everlasting  horror  dweUeth.    Job.  10 — 22. 

But  if  they  hear  not,  they  shall  pass  by  the  sword,  and  shall  be  consumed 
in  folly.     Ibid.  36—12. 

For  Topheth  is  prepared  from  yesterday,  prepared  by  the  king,  deep  and 
wide.  The  nourishments  thereof  are  fire  and  much  wood;  the  breath  of  the 
Lord  as  a  torrent  of  brimstone  kindling  it.     Isa.  30 — 33. 

And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  in  that  day  tke  Lord  shall  visit  upon  the 
host  of  heaven  on  high,  and  upon  the  kings  of  the  earth,  on  the  earth.  Ibid. 
24^21.     See  66—24;  see  also  Dan.  7—11;  and  Mark    9—44. 

Such  things  as  these  the  sinners  said  in  hell:  for  the  hope  of  the  wicked 
is  as  dust,  which  is  blown  away  with  the  wind;  and  as  a  thin  froth  which  is 
dispersed  by  the  storm:  and  as  smoke  that  is  scattered  abroad  by  the  wind; 
and  as  the  remembrance  of  a  guest  of  one  day,  that  passeth  by.  .  Wisdom. 
5—14,  15. 

And  they  shall  go  out,  and  see  the  carcasses  of  the  men  that  have  trans- 
gressed against  me:  their  worm  shall  not  die,  and  their  fire  shall  not  be 
quenched:  and  they  shall  be  a  loathsome  sight  to  aU  flesh.  Isa.  66 — 24.  See 
also  Dan.  7 — 11,  and  Mark.  9 — 44. 

"Whose  fan  is  in  his  hand;  and  he  will  thoroughly  cleanse  his  floor,  and 
gather  his  wheat  into  the  barn;  but  the  chaff  he  will  bum  with  imquenchable 
fire.    Matth.  3—12.     See  also  23—33,  and  Luke  3—17. 

But  the  children  of  the  kingdom  shall  be  cast  out  into  exterior  darkness: 
there  shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth.  Matth.  8 — 12.  See  also  13 — 50; 
25—30  and  46;  and  18—8. 

And,  lifting  up  his  eyes, when  he  (Dives)  was  in  torments,  he  saw  Abraham 
afar  off, and  Lazarus  in  his  bosom:  and  he  cried,  and  said:  Father  Abraham, 
have  mercy  on  me,  and  send  Lazarus,  that  he  may  dip  the  tip  of  his  finger  in 


206  DANCING. 

water,  to  cool  my  tongue,  for  I  am  tormented  in  this  flame.  And  Abraham 
said  to  him:  Son,  remember  that  thou  didst  receive  good  things  in  thy  life 
time,  and  likewise  Lazarus  evil  things:  but  now  he  is  comforted,  and  thou  art 
tormented.     Luke.  16 — 23  to  25. 

But  a  certain  dreadful  expectation  of  judgment,  and  the  rage  of  a  fire, 
which  shall  consume  the  adversaries.  Hebrews.  10—37.  See  also  2.  Peter. 
2—4,  and  2.  Thess.  1—8,  9. 

And  the  Angels,  who  kept  not  their  principality,  but  forsook  their  own 
habitation,  he  hath  reserved  in  everlasting  chains  under  darkness,  nnto  the 
judgment  of  the  great  day.    Jude.  1 — 6.     See  also  Apocal.  19 — 20. 

And  fire  came  down  from  God  out  of  heaven,  and  devoured  them:  and 
the  devil,  who  seduced  them,  was  cast  into  the  pool  of  fire  and  brimstone, 
where  both  the  beast  and  the  false  prophet  shall  be  tormented  day  and  night 
for  ever  and  ever.     Apocal.  20—9,  10. 

But  to  the  fearful,  and  tmbelie^'ing,  and  the  abominable,  and  mtirderers, 
and  fornicators,  and  sorcerers,  and  idolaters,  and  all  liars,  their  portion  shall 
be  in  the  pool  burning  with  fire  and  brimstone;  which  is  the  second  death. 
Ibid.  21—8. 

DANCERS. 
(See  also  Dancing.) 

Use  not  much  the  company  of  her  that  is  a  dancer,  and  hearken  not  to 
her;  lest  thou  perish  by  the  force  of  her  charms.  EccU.  9 — i.  See  Judges 
21—21.     Matth.  14—6,  and  Mark.  6—22. 

DANCING. 

And  rising  in  the  morning,  they  (the  Israelites)  offered  holocausts,  and 
peace- victims:  and  the  people  sat  down  to  eat,  and  drink,  and  they  rose  up  to 
play.     Exod.  32—6. 

And  when  he  (Moses)  came  nigh  to  the  camp,  he  saw  the  calf,  and  the 
dances:  and  being  very  angry,  he  threw  the  tables  out  of  his  hand,  and  broke 
them  at  the  foot  of  the  mount.     Ibid.  32—19. 

And  when  Jephte  returned  into  Maspha  to  his  house,  his  only  daughter 
met  him  with  timbrels  and  with  dances:  for  he  had  no  other  children. 
Judges.  11—34.     See  21— 21. 

And  when  they  that  carried  the  ark  of  the  Lord  had  gone  six  paces,  he 
sacrificed  an  ox  and  a  ram:  and  David  danced  with  all  his  might  before  the 
Lord.     2.  Kings.  6—13,  14. 

Sara  the  tcife  of  Tobias  said:  Never  have  I  joined  myself  with  them  that 
play:  neither  have  I  made  myself  parta,ker  with  them  that  walk  in  lightness. 
Tob.  3—17. 

But  on  Herod's  birth  day,  the  daughter  of  Herodias  danced  before  them, 
and  pleased  Herod.  Whereupon  he  promised  with  an  oath,  to  give  her  what- 
soever she  would  ask  of  him.  But  she,  being  instructed  before  by  her  mother, 
said:  Give  me  here  in  a  dish  the  head  of  John  the  Baptist.  And  the  king  was 
struck  sad:  yet  because  of  his  oath,  and  for  them  that  sat  with  him  at  table, 
he  commanded  it  to  be  given  her.    And  he  sent,  and  beheaded  John  in  the 


DAY.  207 

prison.    And  his  head  was  brought  in  a  dish:  and  it  was  given  to  the  damsel: 
and  she  brought  it  to  her  mother.     Matth.  14—6  to  11 . 

DARKNESS. 
Natural  and  Spiritual  Darkness. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses ^  Stretch  out  thy  hand  towards  heaven:  and 
may  there  be  darkness  upon  the  land  of  Egypt  so  thick  that  it  may  be  felt. 
And  Moses  stretched  forth  his  hand  towards  heaven:  and  there  came  horrible 
darkness  in  all  the  land  of  Egypt  for  three  days.     Exod.  10 — 21 ,  22. 

He  {God)  sent  darkness,  and  made  it  obscure:  and  grieved  not  his  words. 
Psalm.  104—28. 

But  they  were  struck  with  blindness:  as  those  others  were  at  the  doors  of 
the  just  man,  when  they  were  covered  with  sudden  darkness,  and  every  one 
sought  the  passage  of  his  own  door.    Wisdom.    19 — 16.     See  all  of  Chap.  17. 

They  shall  meet  with  darkness  in  the  day,  and  grope  at  noon-day  as  in  the 
night.     Job.  5 — 14. 

Therefore  is  judgment  far  from  us,  and  justice  shall  not  overtake  us.  "We 
looked  for  light,  and  behold  darkness;  brightness,  and  we  have  walked  in  the 
dark.  We  have  groped  for  the  wall:  and  like  the  bUnd  we  have  groped,  as 
if  we  had  no  eyes:  we  have  stumbled  at  noon  day  as  in  darkness:  we  are  in 
dark  places  as  dead  men.    Isa.  59 — 9,  10.     See  also  9 — 1,  and  Matth.  4 — 16. 

Arise,  be  enlightened,  O  Jerusalem:  for  thy  light  is  come,  and  the  glory 
of  the  Lord  is  risen  upon  thee.  For  behold  darkness  shall  cover  the  earth, 
and  a  mist  the  people:  but  the  Lord  shall  arise  upon  thee,  and  his  glory  shall 
be  seen  upon  thee.     Isa.  60 — 1,  2. 

To  enUghten  them  that  sit  in  darkness,  and  in  the  shadow  of  death:  to 
direct  our  feet  into  the  way  of  peace.  Luke.  1 — 79.  See  11—35,  36;  and 
Matth.  6—23. 

In  him  was  life;  and  the  hfe  was  the  light  of  men:  and  the  light  shineth 
in  darkness;  and  the  darkness  did  not  comprehend  it.     John.  1 — 4,  5. 

And  this  is  the  judgment:  because  the  light  is  come  into  the  world,  and 
men  loved  darkness,  rather  than  the  light:  for  their  works  were  evil.  Ibid. 
3—19. 

And  again  Jesus  spoke  to  them,  {the  Pharisees),  saying:  I  am  the  light  of 
the  world:  he  that  followeth  me,  walketh  not  in  darkness,  but  shaU  have  the 
light  of  life.     Ibid.  8-12. 

Jesus,  therefore,  said  to  them:  Yet  a  little  while,  the  light  is  among  you. 
Walk  whilst  you  have  the  light,  that  the  darkness  overtake  you  not:  and  he 
that  walketh  in  darkness  knoweth  not  whither  he  goeth.  Ibid.  12 — 35.  See 
verse  46;  and  Acts.  26—18. 

But  he  that  hateth  his  brother  is  in  darkness,  and  walketh  in  darkness, 
and  knoweth  not  whither  he  goeth:  because  the  darkness  hath  blinded  his 
eyes.     1.  John.  2—11.     See  Rom.  13—12;  and  Luke.  22—53.  ' 

DAY. 

Last  Day. 

{See  also  Last  Judgment.) 

The  adversaries  of  the  Lord  shall  fear  him:  and  upon  them  shall  he  thun- 


30e  DAY. 

der  in  the  heavens:  The  Lord  shall  judge  the  ends  of  the  earth:  and  he  shall 
give  empii-e  to  his  king,  and  shall  exalt  the  horn  of  his  Christ.  1.  Kings.  2 — 10. 
Then  shall  all  the  trees  of  the  woods  rejoice  before  the  face  of  the  Lord, 
because  he  cometh;  because  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth.  He  shaU  judge  the 
world  with  justice,  and  the  people  with  his  truth.     Psahn.  95 — 12, 13. 

And  they  shall  go  into  the  holes  of  rocks,  and  into  the  caves  of  the  earth, 
from  the  face  of  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  and  from  the  glory  of  liis  majesty,  when 
he  shall  rise  up  to  strike  the  earth.     Isa.  2 — 19. 

Howl  ye,  for  the  day  of  the  Lord  is  near:  it  shall  come  as  a  destruction 
from  the  Lord.  Therefore  shall  all  hands  be  faint,  and  every  heart  of  man 
shall  melt.  *  *  Behold,  the  day  of  the  Lord  shall  come,  a  cruel  day,  and 
full  of  indignation,  and  of  wrath,  and  fury,  to  lay  the  land  desolate,  and  to 
destroy'  the  sinners  thereof  out  of  it.  For  the  stars  of  heaven,  and  theu-  bright- 
ness shall  not  display  their  hght:  the  sun  shall  be  darkened  in  liis  rising,  and 
the  moon  shall  not  shine  with  her  light.  And  I  will  visit  the  evils  of  the  world, 
and  against  the  wicked  for  their  iniquity,  and  I  will  make  the  pride  of  nifi- 
dels  to  cease.     Ibid.  13—6  to  1 1.     See  also  26—21;  and  30—30. 

For  behold,  the  Lord  will  come  with  fii-e,and  his  cliai'iots  are  like  a  whirl- 
wand  to  render  Ms  wrath  in  indignation,  and  his  rebuke  with  flames  of  fire. 
For  the  Lord  shall  judge  by  tire.     Ibid.  66—17.     See  Jerem.  30—23. 

Alas,  for  that  day  is  great,  neither  is  there  the  like  to  it:  and  it  is  the  time 
of  tribulation  to  Jacob,  but  he  shall  be  saved  out  of  it.    Jerem.  30 — 7. 

Blow  ye  the  trmnpet  in  Sion,  sound  an  alarm  in  my  holj^  mountain;  let 
all  the  inhabitants  of  the  land  tremble:  because  the  day  of  the  Lord  cometh; 
because  it  is  nigh  at  hand.  A  day  of  darkness,  and  of  gloominess,  a  day 
of  clouds  and  whirlwinds:  a  numerous  and  strong  people  as  the  morning 
spread  upon  the  mountains:  the  hke  to  it  hath  not  been  from  the  beginning, 
nor  shaU  be  after  it  even  to  the  years  of  generation  and  generation.  Before 
the  face  thereof  a  devouring  fire,  and  behind  it  a  burning  flame:  the  land  is 
hke  a  garden  of  pleasure  before  it,  and  behind  it  a  desolate  wilderness;  neithM* 
is  there  any  one  that  can  escape  it.    Joel.  2 — 1  to  3. 

Wo  to  them  that  desire  the  day  of  the  Lord:  to  what  end  is  it  for  you?  the 
day  of  the  Lord  is  darkness,  and  not  light.    Amos.  5 — 18. 

The  great  day  of  the  Lord  is  near:  it  is  near  and  exceeding  swift:  the 
voice  of  the  day  of  the  Lord  is  bitter:  the  mighty  man  shall  there  meet  with 
tribulation.  That  day  is  a  day  of  wrath,  a  day  of  tribulation  and  distress,  a 
day  of  calamity  and  misery,  a  day  of  darkness  and  ohscurity,  a  day  of  clouds 
and  whirlwinds.     Sophon.  1 — 14,15.     See  also  verse  2. 

For  behold,  the  day  shall  come,  kindled  as  a  furneice:  and  all  the  proud, 
and  all  that  do  wickedly  shall  be  stubble:  and  the  day  that  cometh  shall  set 
them  on  fire,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  it  shall  not  leave  them  root,  nor  branch. 
But  mito  you  that  fear  my  name,  the  Sun  of  justice  shall  arise,  and  health  in 
his  wings;  and  you  shall  go  forth,  and  shall  leap  like  calves  of  the  herd. 
MsOach.  4—1,  2. 

But  I  say  unto  you,  that  every  idle  word  that  men  shall  speak,  they  shall 
render  an  account  for  it  in  the  day  of  judgment.     Matth.  12 — 36. 

The  Son  of  man  shall  send  his  Angels:  and  they  shall  gather  out  of  his 
kingdom  all  scandals,  and  them  that  work  iniquity;  and  shedl  cast  them  into 
the  furnace  of  fire:  there  shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth.  Ibid.  13 — 
41,42. 

For  the  Son  of  man  shall  come  in  the  glory  of  his  Father  with  his  Angels: 


DAY.  209 

and  then  will  he  I'ender.  to  every  man  according  to  his  works.  Ibid.  16 — 27. 
See  24—30  and  25—31;  also  Mark.  13—26;  Luke.  17—30;  Acts.  1—11,  and 
17—31;  2.  Thess.  1—7:  Titus.  2—13;  2.  Peter.  3—13;  Jude.  1-14. 

Andthinkest  thou  this,  O  man,  that  judgest  them  who  do  such  things, and 
doest  the  same,  that  thou  shalt  escape  the  judgment  of  God  ?  *  *  But  ac- 
cording to  thy  hardness,  and  impenitent  heart,  thou  treasurest  up  to  thyself 
wi'ath,  against  the  day  of  wrath,  and  revelation  of  the  just  judgment  of  God. 
Rom.  2—3  and  5. 

But  why  dost  thou  judge  thy  brother  ?  or  why  dost  thou  despise  thy  bro- 
ther? For  we  shall  all  stand  before  the  judgment-seat  of  Christ.  Ibid.  !4 — 
10. 

For  we  must  all  apfjear  before  the  judgment-seat  of  Christ;  that  every 
one  may  receive  the  proper  things  of  the  body,  according  as  he  hath  done , 
whether  it  be  good  or  evil.  2.  Cor.  5 — 10.  See  1.  Thess.  5—2:  and  Apocal. 
1—7. 

Day  of  the  Lord. 

The  sun  shall  be  turned  into  darkness,  and  the  moon  into  blood;  before 
the  great  and  dreadful  day  of  the  Lord  doth  come.  And  it  shall  come  to  pass, 
that  every  one  that  shall  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord,  shall  be  saved:  for 
in  mount  Sion,  and  in  Jerusalem,  shall  be  salvation,  as  the  Lord  hath  said, 
and  in  the  residue  whom  the  Lord  shall  call.    Joel.  2 — 31,  32. 

Being  confident  of  this  very  thing,  that  he  who  hath  begun  a  good  work 
in  you,  will  perfect  it  unto  the  day  of  Christ  Jesus.     Philip.  1 — 6. 

Holding  forth  the  word  of  life  to  my  glory  in  the  day  of  Christ;  because  I 
have  not  nin  in  vain,  nor  laboured  in  vain.     Ibid.  2 — 16. 

For  the  rest,  there  is  laid  up  for  me  a  crown  of  justice,  which  the  Lord  the 
just  judge  will  render  to  me  at  that  day;  and  not  to  me  only,  but  to  them  also, 
who  love  his  coming.     Make  haste  to  come  speedily  to  me.     2.  Tim.  4 — 8. 

The  Day  of  the  Lord,  and  the  Hour,  no  Man  Knoweth. 

But  of  that  day  and  hour  no  one  knoweth,no  not  the  Angels  of  heaven,  but 
the  Father  alone.  *  *  The  lord  of  that  servant  shall  come  in  a  day  that  he 
expecteth  not,  and  in  an  hour  that  he  knoweth  not:  and  shall  separate  him, 
and  appoint  his  portion  with  the  hypocrites.  There  shall  be  weeping  and 
gnashing  of  teeth.     Matth.  24—36,  50,  51.     See  also  Mark.  13—32. 

For  as  the  lightning,  that  lighteneth  from  under  heaven,  shineth  unto  the 
parts  that  are  under  heaven,  so  shall  the  Son  of  man  be  in  his  day.  Luke. 
17—24.     See  Matth.  24—27. 

But  he  said  to  them :  It  is  not  for  you  to  know  the  times  or  moments, 
which  the  Father  hath  put  in  his  own  power.    Acts.  1 — 7. 

But  the  day  of  the  Lord  shall  come  as  a  thief,  in  which  the  heavens  shall 
pass  away  with  great  violence;  and  the  elements  shall  be  dissolved  with  heat; 
and  the  earth,  and  the  works  that  are  in  it,  shall  be  burnt  up.  2.  Peter.  3 — 10. 
See  1.  Thess.  5—2. 

Have  in  mind,  therefore,  in  what  manner  thou  hast  received  and  heard, 
and  observe,  and  do  penance.  If  then  thou  shalt  not  watch,  I  will  come  to 
thee  as  a  thief;  and  thou  shalt  not  know  at  what  hour  I  will  come  to  thee. 
Apocal.  3—3,     See  Chap.  16. 


210  DEAD. 

Day  Taken  for  Year. 

According  to  the  number  of  the  forty  days,  wherein  you  viewed  the  land: 
a  year  shall  be  counted  for  a  day.  And  forty  years  you  shall  receive  your  in- 
iquities, and  shall  know  my  revenge.     Nmn.  14 — 34. 

And  when  thou  hast  accompUshed  this,  thou  shalt  sleep  again  upon  thy 
right  side:  and  thou  shalt  take  upon  thee  the  iniquity  of  the  house  of  Juda 
forty  days:  a  day  for  a  year,  yea,  a  day  for  a  year,  I  have  appointed  to  thee. 
Ezech.  4—6. 

DEACONS. 

Therefore,  brethren,  look  ye  out  among  you  seven  men  of  good  reputa- 
tion, fuU  of  the  Holy  Ghost  and  wisdom,  whom  we  maj*  appoint  over  this 
business.  But  we  will  give  ourselves  continually  to  prayer,  and  to  the  minis- 
try of  the  word.  And  the  discoxirse  pleased  all  the  multitude.  And  they 
chose  Stephen,  a  man  fuU  of  faith  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  Philip,  and 
Prochorus,  and  Nicanor,  and  Timon,  and  Parmenas,  and  Nicolas,  a  proselyte 
of  Antioch.  These  they  placed  in  the  presence  of  the  apostles:  and  they 
praying  imposed  hands  upon  them.    Acts.  6 — 3  to  6, 

And  the  next  day  depaiting,  we  came  to  Cesarea.  And  entering  into  the 
house  of  Phihp  the  evangehst,  who  was  one  of  the  seven,  we  stayed  with  him. 
Ibid.  21—8. 

Paul  and  Timothy,  the  servants  of  Jesus  Christ,  to  all  the  saints  in  Christ 
Jesus,  who  are  at  PhUippi,  with  the  bishops  emd  deacons.  Grace  be  unto  you, 
and  peace  from  God  our  Father,  and  from  the  Lord  Jesus  Clmst.  Phihp. 
1—1,  2. 

Deacons  in  hke  manner  (should  be)  chaste,  not  double-tongued,  not  given 
to  much  wine,  not  greedy  of  filthy  lucre.  Holding  the  mystery  of  the  faith 
in  a  pm-e  conscience.  And  let  these  also  first  be  proved :  and  so  let  them  min- 
ister, having  no  crime.     1.  Tim,  3 — 8  to  10. 

DEAD. 
Mourning  for  the  Dead;  how  far  Permitted,  and  Prohibited. 

Said  Moses  to  the  Israelites: — You  shall  not  make  any  cuttings  in  j'oiu* 
flesh,  for  the  dead;  neither  shall  you  make  in  yourselves  any  figures  or  marks. 
Levit.  19—28. 

Be  ye  children  of  the  Lord  your  God:  you  shall  not  cut  yourselves,  nor 
make  any  baldness  for  the  dead.     Deut.  14 — 1. 

And  the  cliildi-en  of  Israel  mourned  for  him  (Moses)  in  the  plains  of  Moab 
thirty  days:  and  the  days  of  their  mourning  in  which  they  mourned  for  Moses 
were  ended.     Ibid.  34 — 8.     See  also  concerning  Joseph.  Gen.  50 — 3. 

Then  David  took  hold  of  his  garments  and  rent  them,  and  Ukewise  all  the 
men  that  were  with  him:  and  they  mourned,  and  wept,  and  fasted  until  even- 
ing for  Saul,  and  for  Jonathan  his  son,  and  for  the  people  of  the  Lord,  and 
for  the  house  of  Israel,  because  they  were  fallen  bj^  the  sword.  2.  Kings. 
1—11,  12. 

And  when  they  had  buried  Abner  in  Hebron,  king  David  lifted  up  his 
voice,  and  wept  at  the  grave  of  Abner:  and  all  the  people  also  wept.  Ibid. 
3—32.     See  10—2,  and  13—37. 


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DEAD.  211 

And  Joab  the  son  of  Sarvia,  understanding  that  the  kmg's  heart  was 
turned  to  Absalom,  sent  to  Thecua,  and  fetched  from  thence  a  wise  woman: 
and  said  to  her:  Feign  thyself  to  be  a  mourner,  and  put  on  mourning  apparel: 
and  be  not  anointed  with  oil,  that  thou  mayst  be  as  a  woman  that  had  a  long 
time  been  mourning  for  one  dead.     Ibid.  14 — 1 ,  2. 

And  it  was  told  Joab,  that  the  king  wept  and  mourned  for  his  son:  and 
the  victory  that  day  was  turned  into  mourning  unto  all  the  people:  for  the 
people  heard  say  that  day:  The  king  grieveth  for  his  son.  And  the  jjeople 
shunned  the  going  into  the  city  that  day.  as  a  people  would  do  that  hath  turned 
their  backs,  and  fled  away' from  the  battle.     Ibid.  19 — 1  to  3. 

Weep  for  the  dead,  for  his  light  hath  failed:  and  weep  for  the  fool,  for 
his  understanding  faileth.  Weep  but  a  little  for  the  dead,  for  he  is  at  rest. 
For  the  wicked  life  of  a  wicked  fool  is  worse  than  death.  The  mourning  for 
the  dead  is  seven  days:  but  for  a  fool  and  an  ungodly  man  all  the  days  of 
their  life.     Ecch.  22—10  to  13. 

My  son  shed  tears  over  the  dead;  and  begin  to  lament  as  if  thou  hadst  suf- 
fered some  great  harm,  and  according  to  judgment  cover  his  body,  and  neg- 
lect not  his  burial.     Ibid.  38 — 16. 

And  Judas  was  slain:  and  the  rest  fled  away.  And  Jonathan  and  Simon 
took  Judas  their  brother,  and  buried  him  in  the  sepulchre  of  their  fathers  in 
the  city  of  Modin.  And  all  the  people  of  Israel  bewailed  him  with  great  lam- 
entation; and  they  mourned  for  him  many  days.     1.  Mach.  9 — 18  to  20. 

Whereupon  they  all  came  peaceably  into  the  land  of  Juda.  And  they  be- 
wailed Jonathan,  and  them  that  had  been  with  him  exceedingly:  and  Israel 
mourned  with  great  lamentation.     Ibid.  12 — 52.     See  13 — 26. 

And  when  Jesus  came  into  the  house  of  the  ruler,  and  saw  the  minstrels 
and  the  crowd  making  a  rout,  he  said:  Give  place:  for  the  girl  is  not  dead, 
but  sleepeth.  And  they  laughed  at  him.  Matth.  9 — 23,  24.  See  also  Luke. 
7—13. 

When  Jesus,  therefore,  saw  her  {Mary,  the  sister  of  Lazaras)  weeping, 
and  the  Jews  that  were  come  w^th  her  weeping,  he  groaned  in  the  spirit,  and 
troubled  himself ,  and  said:  Where  have  you  laid  him?  They  said  to  him: 
Lord,  come  and  see.     And  Jesus  wept.     John.  1 1 — 33  to  35. 

And  devout  men  took  care  of  Stephen's  funeral,  and  made  great  mom"n- 
ing  over  him.     Acts.  8 — 2. 

And  Peter  rising  up,  came  with  them.  And  when  he  was  arrived,  they 
brought  him  into  the  upper  chamber:  and  all  the  widows  stood  about  him 
weeping,  and  showing  him  the  coats  and  garments  which  Dorcas  jiad  made 
them.     Ibid.  9—39. 

And  he  will  not  have  you  ignorant,  brethren  concerning  them  that  are 
asleep,  that  you  be  not  sorrowful  even  as  others  who  have  no  hope.  1.  Thess. 
4—12. 

The  Dead  Restored  to  Life. 

And  he  (Elias)  cried  to  the  Lord,  and  said:  O  Lord  my  God,  hast 
thou  afllicted  also  the  widow,  with  whom  I  am  after  a  sort  maintained,  so  £is 
to  kill  her  son  ?  And  the  Lord  heard  the  voice  of  Elias,  and  the  soul  of  the 
child  returned  into  him:  and  he  revived.     3.  Kings.  17 — 20,22. 

Eliseus  therefore  went  into  the  house:  and  behold,  the  child  lay  dead  on 
his  bed:  and  going  in  he  shut  the  door  upon  him,  and  upon  the  child,  and 

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312  DEATH. 

prayed  to  the  Lord.  *  *  And  the  child  gajjed  seven  times,  and  opened  his  eyes. 
And  he  called  Giezi,  and  said  to  him:  CaU  this  Sunamitess.  And  she  being 
caUed.  went  in  to  him:  and  said:  Take  up  thy  son.  4.  Kings.  4 — 33  to  36. 

And  some  that  were  burning  a  man,  saw  the  rovei-s.  and  cast  the  body 
into  the  sepulcln-e  of  Ehseus.  And  when  it  had  touched  the  bones  of  Eliseus, 
the  man  came  to  life,  and  stood  upon  his  feet.     Ibid.  13 — 31. 

And  when  the  crowd  was  turned  out,  he  (Jesus)  went  in,  and  t<x)k  her  by 
the  hand:  and  the  girl  ai-ose.     Matth.  9—25. 

At  the  time  of  the  Crucifixion:  the  graves  werq opened:  and  many  bodies 
of  the  saints  that  had  slept,  arose.     Ibid.  27 — 52. 

And  taking  the  damsel  by  the  hand,  he  saith  to  her:  Tabitha  cumi,  which 
is,  being  interpreted:  Damsel  (I  say  to  thee)  arise.  And  immediately  the 
damsel  rose  up,  and  walked:  Now  she  was  twelve  years  old:  and  they  were 
astonished  with  a  great  astonishment.  Mark.  5 — 41,  43.  The  same  is  in  Luke. 
8—54. 

And  when  the  Lord  saw  her,  he  had  compassion  on  her,  and  said  to  her: 
Weep  not.  And  he  came  near  and  touched  the  bier.  (And  they  that  carried 
it,  stood  stiU.)  And  he  said:  Young  man,  I  say  to  thee,  arise.  And  he  that 
was  dead,  sat  up,  and  began  to  speak.  And  he  delivered  him  to  his  mother. 
Luke.  7—13  to  15. 

Wlien  he  had  said  these  tilings,  he  cried  with  aloud  voice:  Lazarus,  come 
forth.  And  presently  he  that  had  been  dead  came  forth,  bound  feet  and 
hands  with  winding-bands,  and  his  face  was  bound  about  with  a  napkin. 
Jesus  said  to  them:  Loose  him,  and  let  him  go.     John.  11 — 43,  44. 

And  having  put  them  all  out,  Peter  kneeUng  down,  prayed:  and  turning 
to  the  body,  he  said:  Tabitha,  arise.  And  she  opened  her  eyes:  and  having 
seen  Peter,  sat  up.    Acts.  9 — 40.    See  also  20 — 10. 

DEATH. 

Because  thy  servant  (Lot)  hath  found  grace  before  thee,  and  thou  hast 
magnified  thy  mercy,  which  thou  hast  shown  to  me,  in  saving  my  life:  and  I 
cannot  esq^-peto  the  mountain,  lest  some  evil  seize  me,  and  I  die.  Gen.  19 — 19. 
That  the  ancients  of  the  old  law  feared  death  is  not  surprising:  for  they  could 
not  ascend  into  heaven,  nor  enjoy  the  beaiijic  vision,  until  Christ  opened  th  e 
gates  of  Paradise. 

Who  can  count  the  dust  of  Jacob,  and  know  the  number  of  the  stock  of 
Israel  ?  Let  my  (Balaam's)  soul  die  the  death  of  the  just,  and  my  last  end  be 
like  to  them.  Num.  23 — 10.  Thus  even  the  wicked  unsh  to  die  the  death  of 
the  just. 

And  he  (Elias)  went  forward,  one  day's  journey  into  the  desert.  And 
when  he  was  there,  and  sat  under  a  junii>er-tree.  he  requested  for  his  soul 
that  he  might  die;  and  said;  It  is  enough  for  me.  Lord;  take  away  my  soul: 
for  I  am  no  better  than  my  fathers.     3.  Kings.  19 — 4. 

And  now,  O  Lord,  do  with  me  acconiing  to  thy  will,  and  command  my 
spirit  to  be  received  in  peace:  for  it  is  better  for  me  to  die,  than  to  live.  Tob. 
8—6. 

Sara,  the  daughter  of  Ragtiel,  having  received  an  insult  from  her  servant, 
prayed,  to  the  Lord,  saying  : — I  beg,  O  Lord,  that  thou  loose  me  from  the  bond 
of  this  reproach,  or  else  take  me' away  from  the  earth.     Ibid.  3 — 15. 


DEATH.  313 

Ezechias,  king  of  Juda,  walked  before  the  Lord  in  truth,  and  was  pious ; 
nevertheless  when  the  prophet  Isaias  announced  to  him  that  he  must  die,  he 
wept  and  prayed  that  his  life  might,  be  prolonged.  See  Isa.  38 — 3,  and  4. 
Kings.  20—3. 

Then  the  disciples,  leaving  him  (Christ)  fled  away.  Matth.  26 — 56.  Be- 
fore the  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Apostles  greatly  feared  death ;  but  after 
wards  they  met  death  without  fear. 

Then  Paul  answered,  and  said:  What  do  you  mean  weepmg  and  afflicting 
my  heart?  For  I  am  ready  not  only  to  be  bound,  but  also  to  die  in  Jerusalem, 
for  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus.    Acts.  21 — 13. 

Death,  a  Punishment  of  Sin. 

But  of  the  tree  of  knowledge  of  good  and  evil  thou  shalt  not  eat.  For  in 
what  day  soever  thou  shalt  eat  of  it,  thou  shalt  die  the  death.  Gen.  2  —17. 
How  true  and  inevitable  is  this  sentence  of  God! 

In  the  sweat  of  thy  face  shalt  thou  eat  bread  till  thou  return  to  the  earth, 
out  of  which  thou  wast  taken:  for  dust  thou  art,  and  into  dust  thou  shalt  re- 
turn.    Ibid.  3—19. 

Wherefore  as  by  one  man  sin  entered  into  this  world,  and  by  sin  death: 
and  so  death  passed  upon  all  men,  in  whom  all  have  sinned.     Rom.  5 — 12. 

For  if  by  one  man's  offence  death  reigned  through  one :  much  more  they 
who  receive  abundance  of  grace,  and  of  the  gift,  and  of  justice,  shall  reign  in 
life  through  one  Jesus  Christ.     Ibid.  5 — 17. 

For  the  wages  of  sin  is  death.     Ibid.  6 — 23. 

For  by  a  man  came  death,  and  by  a  man  the  resurrection  of  the  dead. 
1.  Cor.  15—21. 

For  she  that  livethin  pleasures,  is  dead  while  she  is  Uving.     1.  Tim.  5 — 6. 

Then  when  concupiscence  hath  conceived,  it  bringeth  forth  sin:  but  sin, 
when  it  is  completed,  begetteth  death.    James.  1 — 15. 

Day  of  Death  Appointed  for  Every  One. 

However  long  the  life  of  those  who  lived  before  the  flood  the  Scriptures  say 
of  every  one: — And  he  died.     Gen.  5. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Behold,  the  days  of  thy  death  are  nigh:  call 
Josue,  and  stand  ye  in  the  tabernacle  of  the  testunony,  that  I  may  give  him  a 
charge.     Deut.  31 — 14. 

Behold,  this  day  I  am  going  into  the  way  of  all  the  earth;  and  you  shall 
know  with  all  your  mind,  that  of  all  the  words  which  the  Lord  promised  to 
perform  for  you,  not  one  hath  failed.  Josue.  23 — 14.  See  1.  Kings.  26 — 10; 
and  3  Kings.  2—2. 

The  days  of  man  are  short,  and  the  number  of  his  months  is  with  thee: 
thou  hast  appointed  Ms  bounds  which  cannot  be  passed.    Job.  14  —5. 

Who  is  the  man  that  shall  live,  and  not  see  death;  that  shall  deliyer  his 
soul  from  the  hand  of  hell  ?    Psalm.  88—49. 

It  is  not  in  man's  power  to  stop  the  spirit;  neither  hath  he  power  in  the 
day  of  death;  neither  is  he  suffered  to  rest  when  war  is  at  hand;  neither  shall 
wickedness  save  the  wicked.     Eccles.  8 — 8. 

For  the  living  know  that  they  shall  die:  but  the  dead  know  nothing  more, 
neither  have  they  a  reward  any  more:  for  the  memory  of  them  is  forgotten. 
Ibid.  9—5. 


214  DEATH. 

Rejoice  not  at  the  death  of  thy  enemy:  knowing  that  we  all  die,  and  are 
not  wiUing  that  others  should  rejoice  at  our  death.     Eccli.  8 — 8. 

He  gave  him  the  number  of  his  days  and  time;  and  gave  him  power 
over  all  things  that  are  upon  the  earth.     Ibid.  17 — 3. 

O  death,  how  bitter  is  the  remembrance  of  thee  to  a  man  that  hath  peace 
in  his  possessions.  To  a  man  that  is  at  rest,  and  whose  ways  are  prosperous 
in  all  things,  and  that  is  yet  able  to  take  meat!  O  death,  thy  sentence  is  wel- 
come to  the  man  that  is  in  need,  and  to  him  whose  strength  faileth,  who  is 
in  a  decrepit  age,  and  that  is  in  care  about  all  things,  and  to  the  distrustful 
that  loseth  patience!  Fear  not  the  sentence  of  death.  Remember  what 
things  have  been  before  thee,  and  what  shaU  come  after  thee:  this  sentence 
is  from  the  Lord  upon  all  flesh.  And  what  shall  come  upon  thee  by  the  good 
pleasure  of  the  most  High  ?  whether  ten,  or  a  hundi-ed,  or  a  thousand  years. 
For  among  the  dead  there  is  no  accusing  of  life.  Ibid,  41 — 1  to  7.  See  John 
7—30;  and  8—20. 

Wherefore  as  by  one  man  sin  entered  into  this  world,  and  by  sin  death: 
and  so  death  passed  upon  all  men,  in  whom  all  have  sinned.     Rom.  5 — 12. 

And  as  it  is  appointed  for  men  once  to  die,  and  after  this  the  judgment. 
Hebr.  9—27. 

Hour  of  Death,  Uncertain. 

Man  knoweth  not  his  own  end:  but  as  fishes  are  taken  with  the  hook, 
and  as  birds  are  caught  with  the  snare,  so  men  are  taken  in  the  evil  time, 
when  it  shall  suddenly  come  upon  them.     Eccles.  9 — 12. 

Watch  ye,  therefore;  because  you  know  not  at  what  your  Lord  will 
come.  But  this  know  ye,  that  if  the  master  of  the  house  knew  at  what 
hour  the  thief  would  come,  he  would  certainly  watch,  and  would  not  suffer 
his  house  to  be  broken  open.  Wherefore  be  you  also  ready;  because  at  what 
hour  you  know  not,  the  Son  of  man  will  come.  Matth,  24 — 42  to  44.  See 
Mark.  13—33;  and  Luke  12—39. 

Be  you  also  ready:  for  at  what  hour  you  think  not,  the  Son  of  man  will 
come.     Luke.  12 — 40. 

For  yourselves  know  perfectly,  that  the  day  of  the  Lord  shall  so  come  as 
a  thief  in  the  night.     1.  Thess.  5—2.     See  2.  Thess.  2—2. 

But  who  art  thou,  who  judgest  thy  neighbour?  Behold  now,  you  who 
say:  To-day  or  to-morrow  we  will  go  into  sudi  a  city;  and  there  we  will 
spend  a  year,  and  wiU  traffic,  and  make  gain:  whereas  you  know  not  what 
shall  be  on  the  morrow.    James.  4 — 13,  14. 

The  day  of  the  Lord  comes  like  a  thief.     2.  Peter.  3 — 10. 

Have  in  mind,  therefore,  in  what  manner  thou  hast  received  and  heard, 
and  observe,  and  do  penance.  If  then  thou  shalt  not  watch.  I  will  come  to 
thee  as  a  thief;  and  thou  shalt  not  know  at  what  hour  I  will  come  to  thee. 
Apocal.  3—3.    See  16—15. 

Death  of  the  Just. 

And  Cain  said  to  Abel  his  brother:  Let  us  go  forth  abroad.  And  when 
they  were  in  the  field,  Cain  rose  up  against  his  brother  Abel,  and  slew  him. 
Qen.  4 — 8.  St.  John  gives  the  reason  of  this  in  his  first  Epistle,  3 — 12;  Be- 
cause the  works  of  Cain  were  bad,  but  the  works  of  Abel  were  good. 


DEATH.  215 

And  he  {Enoch)  walked  with  God,  and  was  seen  no  more,  because  God 
took  him.     Gen.  5 — 24. 

And  the  days  of  Abraham's  Ufe  were  a  hundred  and  seventy-five  years. 
And  decaying  he  died  in  a  good  old  age,  and  having  lived  a  long  time,  and  be- 
ing full  of  days:  and  was  gathered  to  his  people.     Ibid.  25 — 7,  8. 

And  the  days  of  Isaac  were  a  hundred  and  eighty  years.  And  being 
spent  with  age  he  died,  and  was  gathered  to  his  people,  being  old  and  full  of 
days:  and  his  sons  Esau  and  Jacob  buried  him.     Ibid.  35 — 28,  29. 

And  wher  he  (Jacob)  had  ended  the  commandments  wherewith  he  in- 
structed his  sons,  he  drew  up  his  feet  upon  the  bed,  and  died:  and  he  was 
gathered  to  his  people.     Ibid.  49 — 82. 

And  he  (Joseph)  made  them  swear  to  him,  saying:  God  will  visit  you, 
carry  my  bones  with  you  out  of  this  place:  and  he  died  being  a  hundred  and 
ten  years  old.  And  being  embalmed,  he  was  laid  in  a  coffin  in  Egypt.  Ibid. 
50—24,  25.     See  Num.  20—27  and  30. 

And  Moses  the  servant  of  the  Lord  died  there,  in  the  land  of  Moab,  by 
the  commandment  of  the  Lord:  and  he  (the  Lord)  buried  him  in  the  valley  of 
the  land  of  Moab,  over-against  Phogor:  and  no  man  hath  known  of  his  sepul- 
chre until  this  present  day.  Moses  was  a  hundred  and  twenty  years  old  when 
he  died:  his  eye  was  not  dim;  neither  were  his  teeth  moved.  Deut.  34 — 5  to 
7.  See  4.  Kings.  2 — 11;  1.  Paral.  29 — 28.  Also  in  1 .  Paral.  is  found  the  death 
of  Tobias,  Chap.  14,  and  of  Job.  Chap.  42. 

Thus  did  this  man  die,  leaving  not  only  to  young  men,  but  also  to  the 
whole  nation,  the  memory  of  his  death  for  an  example  of  virtue  and  fortitude. 

2.  Mach.  6 — 31.    See  also  the  whole  of  Chap.  7.  for  the  death  of  the  seven 
brothers. 

And  it  came  to  pass  that  the  beggar  died,  and  he  was  carried  by  the  An- 
gels into  Abraham's  bosom.  And  the  rich  man  also  died:  and  he  was  bm-ied 
in  hell.     Luke.  16—22.     See  Acts.  7—59.  for  the  death  of  St.  Stephen. 

Death,  a  Belief  to  the  Wretched. 

The  learned  dieth  in  like  manner  as  the  unlearned.     Eccles.  2 — 16. 

For  all  men  have  one  entrance  into  life,  and  the  like  going  out.  Wisdom. 
7—6. 

Better  is  death  than  a  bitter  life:  and  everlasting  rest,  than  continued 
sickness.     Eccli.  30 — 17. 

O  death,  thy  sentence  is  w*elcome  to  the  man  that  is  in  need,  and  to  him 
whose  strength  faileth,  who  is  in  a  decrepit  age,  and  that  is  in  care  about  all 
things,  and  to  the  distrustful  that  loseth  patience!  Fear  not  the  sentence  of 
death.  Remember  what  thmgs  have  been  before  thee,  and  what  shall  come 
after  thee:  this  sentence  is  from  the  Lord  upon  all  flesh.     Ibid.  41 — 3  to  5. 

Death  Honourable  to  the  Oood. 

The  souls  of  the  just  are  in  the  hands  of  God,  etc.    Wisdom.  3 — 1. 

But  the  just  man,  if  he  be  prevented  with  death,  shall  be  in  rest.  Ibid. 
4^7. 

For  we  know  that  if  our  earthly  house  of  this  habitation  be  dissolved,that 
we  have  a  building  of  God,  a  house  not  made  with  hands,  eternal  in  heaven. 

3.  Cor.  5—1.     See  Philip.  1—23. 


216  DEATH. 

Blessed  are  the  dead  who  die  in  the  Lord.     Apocal.  14 — 13. 

The  death  of  the  wicked  is  very  evil.     Psalm.  33 — 33. 

It  is  not  in  man's  jwwer  to  stop  the  spirit;  neither  hath  he  power  in  the 
day  of  death;  neither  is  he  suffered  to  rest  when  .war  is  at  hand;  neither  shall 
wickedness  save  the  wicked.     Eccles.  8 — 8.     See  Prov.  11 — 7. 

For  when  a  man  shall  die,  he  shall  inherit  serpents,and  beasts.and  worms. 
EccU.  10—13. 

O  death,  how  bitter  is  the  remembrance  of  thee  to  a  man  that  hath  peace 
in  his  possessions.  To  a  man  that  is  at  rest,  and  whose  ways  are  prosperous 
in  all  things,  and  that  is  yet  able  to  take  meat!    Ibid.  41 — 1,  3. 

Death,  Lamentable  to  All. 

Weep  for  the  dead.     Ecch.  33—10. 

Sigh  in  silence,  make  no  mouraing  for  the  dead;  let  the  tire  of  thy  head 
be  upon  thee,  and  thy  shoes  on  thy  feet;  and  cover  not  thy  face,  nor  eat  the 
meat  of  mourners.     Ezech.  24 — 17.     See  EccU.  38 — 16. 

Death  to  the  Just  is  as  a  Sleep. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Behold,  thou  shalt  sleep  with  thy  fathers: 
and  this  people  rising  up  wiU  go  a  fornicating  after  strange  gods  in  the  land, 
to  which  it  goeth  in  to  dwell:  there  will  they  forsake  me,  and  will  make  void 
the  covenant,  which  I  have  made  with  them.     Deut.  31 — 16. 

And  when  thy  days  shall  be  fulfilled,  and  thou  {David)  shalt  sleep  with 
thy  fathers,  I  will  raise  up  thy  seed  after  thee,  which  shall  proceed  out  of  thy 
bowels:  and  I  will  establish  his  kingdom.  3.  Kings.  7—13.  See  Wisdom. 
3-3,  and  Acts.  13—36. 

So  David  slept  with  his  fathers,  and  was  buried  in  the  city  of  David.  3. 
Kings.  2—10.    See  11—31  and  43. 

See  also  the  following  passages:  3.  Kings.  11 — 45;  Ibid.  14—30;  Matth. 
9_24;  John.  11—11;  Acts.  7-59;  1.  Cor.  11-30;  1.  Thess.  4—13. 

Death  of  the  Wicked. 

Cain,  who  killed  his  brother  was  killed  by  Lamech.    Gen.  4 — 23. 

And  the  Lord  rained  upon  Sodom  and  Gomorrha  brimstone  and  fire  from 
the  Lord  out  of  heaven.  And  he  destroyed  these  cities,  and  all  the  country 
about,  all  the  inliabitants  of  the  cities,  and  all  things  that  spring  from  the 
earth.     Ibid.  19—34,  35. 

Sichem,  the  son  of  Hemor,  who  rainsked  Dina,  was  killed  by  the  sons  of 
Jacob.     Ibid.  34—35. 

The  waters  of  the  Bed  Sea  destroyed  the  army  of  Pharao,  so  that  not  one 
remained.     Exod.  14 — 28. 

The  Israelites  sinned  in  the  desert,  and  only  tioo  among  them  saw  theprom- 
ised  land.    Ibid.  32—28. 

Nadab  and  Abin  sinned,  and  were  consumed  by  fire.    Levit.  10 — 1. 

By  the  command  ofOod,the  children  of  Israel  who  blasphemed, loere  stoned 
to  death.    Ibid.  24—14. 

Cor,  Dathan,  Abiron  and  their  accomplices:  rebelling  against  Moses  went 


DECEIT.  317 

down  into  hell  alive.     Num.  16 — 33. 

Aehan,  guilty  of  theft,  was  stoned  to  death.    Josue.  7 — 25. 

Examples  of  the  Deaths  of  the  Wicked. 

Adonibezee,  Judges.  1 — 6,  7;  Sisora,  Ibid.  4 — 21;  Zebeeand  SaJmana,  Ibid. 
8—19;  Heli,  1.  Kings.  4—18;  Goliath,  Ibid.  17—51;  Amnon,2.  Kings.  13—39;  Ab- 
salom, Ibid.  18—9;  Seba,  Ibid.  20—22;  Joab,  3.  Kings.  2—29;  Achab,  Ibid. 
32 — 38;  The  yotiths  who  insulted  Eliseus,  4.  Kings.  2 — 24;  Benaddb,  King  of 
Syria,  Ibid.  8 — 15;  Jezabel,  Ibid.  9 — 33,  35;  Athalia,  Ibid.  11 — 1  and  16;  Joas, 
Ibid.  12 — 20;  Sennacherib,  Ibid.  19 — 37;  Sedecias,  Ibid.  25 — 7;  Holofernes,  Ju- 
dith. 13—10;  Amaii,  Esther.  7—10;  Baltassar,  Dan.  4— 30,  and  Chap.  5—25; 
Jason,  2.  Mach.  4—26;  Antiochus,  Ibid.  9 — 5,  6;  Menalaus,  Ibid.  13 — 6;  Ananias 
and  Saphira,  Acts.  5 — 5  to  10;  Herod,  Ibid.  12 — 21  and  following. 

DECALOGUE. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  all  these  words:  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God,  who  brought 
thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  out  of  the  house  of  bondage.  Thou  shalt  not 
have  strange  gods  before  me.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to  thyself  a  graven  thing, 
nor  the  likeness  of  anything  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  in  the  earth  beneath, 
nor  of  those  things  that  are  in  the  waters  under  the  earth.  Thou  shalt  not 
adore  them,  nor  serve  them:  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God,  mighty,  jealous,  visiting 
the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the  cliildren,  unto  the  third  and  fourth  gen- 
eration of  them  that  hate  me:  and  showing  mercy  mito  thousands  to  them 
that  love  me.  and  keep  my  commandments.  •  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of 
the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain:  for  the  Lord  wUl  not  hold  him  guUtless  that  shaU 
take  the  name  of  the  Lord  his  God  in  vain.  Remember  that  thou  keep  holy 
the  sabbath-day.  Six  days  shalt  thou  labour,  and  shalt  do  all  thy  works.  But 
on  the  seventh  day  is  the  sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God:  thou  shalt  do  no  work 
onit,thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter,  nor  thy  man-servant,  nor  thy  maid- 
servant, nor  thy  beast,nor  the  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates.  For  m  six  days 
the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  and  the  sea,  and  all  things  that  are  in  them, 
and  rested  on  the  seventh  day:  therefore  the  Lord  blessed  the  seventh  day,  and 
sanctified  it.  Honom*  thy  father  and  thy  mother,  that  thou  mayst  be  long-lived 
upon  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  will  give  thee.  Thou  shalt  not  kill.  Thou 
shalt  not  commit  adultery.  Thou  shalt  not  steal.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  wit- 
ness against  thy  neighbour.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  house: 
neither  shalt  thou  desire  his  wife,  nor  his  servant,  nor  his  handmaid,  nor  his 
ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing  that  is  his.     Exod.  20 — 1  to  17. 

DECEIT. 

For  they  spoke  indeed  peaceably  to  me:  and  speaking  in  the  anger  of  the 
earth  they  devised  guile.     Psalm.  34 — 20. 

Thy  habitation  is  in  the  midst  of  deceit:  through  deceit  they  have  refused 
to  know  me,  saith  the  Lord.    Jerem.  9 — 6. 

But  a  certain  man,  named  Ananias,  with  Saphira  his  wife,  sold  a  field, 
and  by  fraud  kept  part  of  the  price  of  the  field,  his  wife  being  conscious  of  it: 
and  bringing  a  certain  part  of  it,  laid  it  at  the  feet  of  the  apostles.  Acts.  5 — 1,2. 


218  DECEIT. 

Deceit  offends  God. 

Dissemblers  and  crafty  men  prove  the  wrath  of  God:  neither  shall  they 
cry  when  they  are  bound.  Their  soul  shall  die  in  a  storm,  and  their  life  among 
the  effeminate.     Job,  36 — 13,  14. 

The  bloody  and  the  deceitful  man  the  Lord  will  abhor.    Psalm.  5 — 7, 

May  the  Lord  destroy  all  deceitful  Ups,  and  the  tongue  that  speaketh  proud 
things.     Psalm.  11 — 4. 

For  eveiy  mocker  is  an  abomination  to  the  Lord;  and  his  communication 
is  with  the  simple.     Prov.  3 — 32. 

Deceit  Misleads  our  Neighbour. 

For  there  is  no  truth  in  their  mouth:  their  heart  is  vain.  Their  throat  is 
an  open  sepulchre:  they  dealt  deceitfully  with  their  tongues:  judge  them,  O 
God.    Psalm.  5—10,  11.     See  Psahn.  13—3. 

His  words  are  smoother  than  oil,  and  the  same  are  darts.     Psalm.  54 — 22. 

They  have  sharpened  their  tongues  like  a  serpent:  the  venom  of  asps  is 
under  their  lips.    Psalm.  139 — 4.     See  Rom.  3 — 13. 

Bring  not  every  man  into  thy  house;  for  many  are  the  snares  of  the  de- 
ceitful. For  as  corrupted  bowels  send  forth  stinking  breath,  and  as  the  par- 
tridge is  brought  into  the  cage,  and  as  the  roe  into  the  snare;  so  also  is  the 
heart  of  the  proud,  and  as  a  spy  that  looketh  on  the  fall  of  his  neighbour.  For 
he  lieth  in  wait,  and  tumeth  good  into  evil:  and  on  the  elect  he  will  lay  a  blot. 
Of  one  spark  cometh  a  great  fire,  and  of  one  deceitful  man  much  blood:  and 
a  sinful  man  Ueth  in  wait  for  blood.  Take  heed  to  thyself  of  a  mischievous 
man;  for  he  worketh  evils;  lest  he  bring  upon  thee  reproach  forever.  Receive 
a  stranger  in:  and  he  shall  overthrow  thee  with  a  whirlwind,  and  shall  turn 
thee  out  of  thy  own.     Eccli.  11—31  to  36. 

For  the  fool  will  speak  fooUsh  things:  and  his  heart  will  work  iniquity,  to 
practise  hypocrisy  and  speak  to  the  Lord  deceitfully,  and  to  make  empty  the 
soul  of  the  hungry,  and  take  away  drink  from  the  thirsty.  The  vessels  of  the 
deceitful  are  most  wicked:  for  he  hath  framed  devices  to  destroy  the  meek 
with  lying  words,  when  the  poor  man  speaketh  judgment.     Isa.  32 — 6,  7. 

Deceit  Destroys  the  Deceiver. 

Behold,  he  hath  been  in  labour  with  injustice:  he  hath  conceived  sorrow, 
and  brought  forth  iniquity.  He  hath  opened  a  pit  and  dug  it:  and  he  is  fallen 
into  the  hole  he  made.  His  sorrow  shall  be  turned  on  his  own  head:  and  his 
iniquity  shall  come  down  upon  his  crown.     Psalm.  7 — 15  to  17. 

The  Gentiles  have  stuck  fast  in  the  destruction  wliich  they  prepared.  Their 
foot  hath  been  taken  in  the  very  snare  which  they  hid.     Psalm.  9 — 16. 

Bloody  and  deceitful  men  shall  not  live  out  half  their  days.  Psalm.  54 — 25. 

He  shall  scorn  the  scomers;  and  to  the  meek  he  will  give  grace.  I*rov. 
3—34. 

The  deceitful  man  shall  not  find  gain.     Ibid.  12 — 27. 

The  crafty  man  is  hateful.     Ibid.  14—17. 

He  that  deceiveth  the  just  in  a  wicked  way,  shall  fall  in  his  own  destruc- 
tion, and  the  upright  shall  possess  his  goods.     Ibid.  28 — 10. 

If  one  cast  a  stone  on  high,  it  will  fall  upon  his  owb  head:  and  the 


DEMONS.  219 

deceitful  stroke  will  wound  the  deceitful.  He  that  diggeth  a  pit  shall  fall  into 
it:  and  he  that  setteth  a  stone  for  his  neighbour,  shall  stumble  upon  it:  and 
he  that  layeth  a  snare  for  another,  shall  perish  in  it.  A  mischievous  counsel 
shall  be  rolled  back  upon  the  author:  and  he  shall  not  know  from  whence  it 
Cometh  to  him.     Ecch.  27—28,  30. 

Their  tongue  is  a  piercing  arroAv;  it  hath  spoken  deceit;  with  his  mouth 
one  speaketh  peace  with  his  friend,  and  secretly  he  lieth  in  wait  for  him. 
Shall  I  not  visit  them  for  these  things,  saith  the  Lord  ?  or  shall  not  my  soul  be 
revenged  on  such  a  nation  ?    Jerem.  9 — 8,  9. 

Cursed  is  the  deceitful  man.     Malach.  1 — 14. 

DECEIVER. 

(See  Deceit.) 

DEDICATION. 
Dedication  of  Temples  and  Altars. 

And  the  princes  offered  for  the  dedication  of  the  altar  on  the  day  when  it 
was  anointed,  their  oblation  before  the  altar.  And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses: 
Let  each  of  the  princes  one  day  after  another  offer  their  gifts  for  the  dedica- 
tion of  the  altar.     Num.  7 — 10,11. 

And  Solomon  slew  victims  of  peace-offerings,  which  he  sacrificed  to  the 
Lord,  two  and  twenty  thousand  oxen,  and  a  hundred  and  tw^enty  thousand 
sheep:  so  the  king  and  the  children  of  Israel  dedicated  the  temple  of  the 
Lord.     3.  Kings.  8 — 63.     The  same  is  found  in  2.  Paral.  7 — 5. 

And  he  made  on  the  eighth  day  a  solemn  assembly,  because  he  had  kept 
the  dedication  of  the  altar  seven  days,  and  had  celebrated  the  solemnity 
seven  days.     2.  Paral.  7 — 9.     See  also  15 — 8. 

And  the  children  of  Israel,  the  priests  and  the  Levites,  and  the  rest  of  the 
children  of  the  captivity  kept  the  dedication  of  the  house  of  God  with  joy. 
And  they  offered  at  the  dedication  of  the  house  of  God,  a  hundred  calves,  two 
hundred  rams,  four  hundred  lambs,  and  for  a  sin-offering  for  all  Israel  twelve 
he-goats,  according  to  the  number  of  the  tribes  of  Israel.  1.  Esdras.  6 — 16, 
17.     Psalm.  29,  is  a  canticle  for  the  dedication  of  David's  house. 

And  they  kept  the  dedication  of  the  altar  eight  days:  and  they  offered 
holocausts  with  joy,  and  sacrifices  of  salvation,  and  of  praise.  And  they 
adorned  the  front  of  the  temple  with  crowns  of  gold,  and  escutcheons:  and 
they  renewed  the  gates,  and  the  chambers,  and  hanged  doors  upon  them. 
And  Judas  and  his  brethren,  and  all  the  church  of  Israel,  decreed,  that  the 
day  of  the  dedication  of  the  altar  should  be  kept  in  its  season  from  year  to 
year  for  eight  days,  from  the  five  and  twentieth  day  of  the  month  of  Casleu. 
with  joy  and  gladness.     1.  Mach.  4 — 56  to  59. 

So  Solomon  also  celebrated  the  dedication  eight  days.     2.  Mach.  2 — 12. 

DEFAMATION. 
{See  Detraction,  and  Calumny.). 

DEMONS. 

Demons  Expelled. 

The  demon  killed  the  seven  husbands  of  Sara,   the  daughter  of  Raguel, 


220  DEMONS. 

but  was  expelled  by  the  coming  of  the  angel  Raphael.     Tob.  3—8.  See  Chap  8. 

And  when  evening  was  come,  they  brought  to  him  many  that  were 
possessed  with  devils:  and  he  cast  out  the  spirit  with  his  word:  and  all  that 
were  sick  he  healed.  *  *  And  the  devils  besought  him  saying:  If  thou  cast 
us  out  hence,  send  us  into  the  herd  of  swine.     Matth.  8—16  and  31. 

And  the  devil  being  cast  out,  the  dumb  map  spoke,  and  the  multitude 
wondered,  saying:  The  like  was  never  seen  in  Israel.  Ibid.  9—33,  See  also 
Luke.   11—14. 

And  Jesus  rebuked  him;  and  the  devil  went  out  of  him:  and  the  child 
was  cured  from  that  hour.     Matth.  17 — 17. 

And  Jesus  rebuked  him,  saying:  Hold  thy  peace,  and  go  out  of  him. 
And  when  the  devil  had  thrown  him  into  the  midst,  he  went  out  of  him,  and 
hurt  him  not  at  all.     Luke.  4 — 35.     See  8 — 2  and  28. 

And  as  he  was  coming  near,  the  devil  threw  him  down,  and  tore  him. 
And  Jesus  rebuked  the  unclean  spirit,  and  cured  the  boy,  and  restored  him  to 
his  father.     Ibid.  9—42. 

And  the  seventy-two  returned  with  joy,  saying:  Lord,  the  devils  also  are 
subject  to  us  in  thy  name.     Ibid.  10 — 17.     See  13 — 10.  ■ 

And  there  came  also  together  to  Jerusalem  a  multitude  out  of  the  neigh- 
bom-ing  cities,  bringing  sick  persons,  and  such  as  were  troubled  with  unclean 
spirits:  who  were  all  healed.     Acts.  5 — 16. 

For  unclean  spirits,  crying  out  with  a  loud  voice,  went  out  of  many  who 
were  possessed  with  them.  And  many,  taken  with  the  palsy,  and  that  were 
lame,  were  healed.     Ibid.  8 — 7.     See  16 — 18. 

Demons  Expelled  even  by  the  Wicked. 

Many  wUl  say  to  me  in  that  day:  Lord,  Lord,  have  we  not  prophesied  in 
thy  name,  and  in  thy  name  cast  out  devils,  and  done  many  wonderful  works 
in  thy  name?  And  then  will  I  profess  unto  them:  I  never  knew  you:  depart 
from  me,  you  that  work  iniquity.     Matth.  7 — 22,  23. 

John  answered  him,  saying:  Master,  we  saw  one  casting  out  de\ilsin  thy 
name,  who  foUoweth  not  us:  and  we  forbade  him.  But  Jesus  said:  Do  not 
forbid  him:  For  there  is  no  man  that  doeth  a  miracle  in  my  name,  that  can 
soon  speak  ill  of  me.     Mark.  9 — 37,  38.     See  Luke.  9 — 49. 

Now  some  of  the  Jewish  exorcists,  who  went  about,  attempted  to  invoke, 
over  them  that  had  evil  spirits,  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  saying:  I  con- 
jure you  by  Jesus  whom  Paul  preacheth.    Acts.  19 — 18. 

Demons  Kiww  and  Believe  Ood. 
{See  also  Devil.) 

And  behold,  they  cried  out,  saying:  What  have  we  to  do  with  thee,  Jesus, 
Son  of  Grod  ?  art  thou  come  hither  to  torment  us  before  the  time  ?  Matth. 
8—29. 

And  there  was  in  their  synagogue  a  man  with  an  unclean  spirit:  and  he 
crietl  out,  saying:  What  have  we  to  do  with  thee,  Jesus  of  Nazareth?  art  thou 
come  to  destroy  ?    Mark.  1 — 23,  24.     See  also  Luke.  4 — 33. 

And  the  unclean  spirits,  when  they  saw  him,  fell  down  before  liim:  and 
they  cried,  saying:  Thou  art  the  Son  of  God.  And  he  strictly  charged  them 
that  they  should  not  make  him  known.    Mark.  3 — 11,  12. 


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And  seeing  Jesus  afar  oflf,  he  ran  and  adored  him:  and  crying  with  a 
loud  voice,  he  said:  What  have  I  to  do  with  thee,  Jesus,  thou  Son  of  the  most 
high  God  ?  I  adjure  thee  by  God,  that  thou  torment  me  not.  For  he  said  to 
him:  Go  out  of  the  man,  thou  unclean  spirit.  And  he  asked  him:  What  is 
thy  name  ?  And  he  saith  to  him:  My  name  is  Legion,  for  we  are  many.  Ibid. 
5— 6  to  8.     See  also  Luke.  8—28. 

And  devils  went  out  of  many,  crying  out  and  saying:  Thou  art  the  Son 
of  God.  And  he,  rebuking  them,  suffered  them  not  to  speak:  for  they  knew 
that  he  was  Christ.     Luke.  4—41. 

But  an  evil  spirit  answering,  said  to  them:  Jesus  I  know,  and  Paul  I 
know;  but  who  are  you?  And  the  man  in  whom  the  evil  spirit  was,  leaping 
upon  them,  and  mastering  them  both,  prevailed  against  them,  so  that  they 
fled  out  of  that  house  naked  and  wounded.     Acts.  19—15,  16. 

Thou  believest  that  there  is  one  God.  Thou  doest  well:  the  devils  also 
believe,  and  tremble.    James.  2 — 19. 

Wrong  to  Sacrifice  to  Demons. 

And  they  shall  no  more  sacrifice  their  victims  to  devils,  with  whom  they 
have  committed  fornication.  It  shall  be  an  ordinance  for  ever  to  them  and 
to  their  posterity.     Levit.  17 — 7. 

They  sacrificed  to  devils  and  not  to  God,  to  gods  whom  they  knew  not; 
that  were  newly  come  up,  whom  their  fathers  worshipped  not.     Deut.  32 — 17. 

And  he  (Jeroboam)  made  to  himself  priests  for  the  high  places,  and  for 
the  devils,  and  for  the  calves  which  he  had  made.     2.  Paral.  11 — 15. 

And  they  sacrificed  their  sons  and  daughters  to  devils.     Psalm.  105 — 37. 

Temptation  by  the  Demons. 
{See  Temptation  of  the  Devil.) 

4 

DERIDER. 

The  Derider  Offends  God. 

Sanaballat  and  Tobias,  hearing  that  the  Jews  were  building  a  wall  about 
Jerusalem,  scoffed  at  them.    2.  Esdras.  Chap.  4. 

He  that  is  mocked  by  his  friend  as  I,  shall  call  upon  God  and  he  wiU  hear 
him:  for  the  simphcity  of  the  just  man  is  laughed  to  scorn.  Job.  12 — 4. 

For  every  mocker  is  an  abomination  to  the  Lord;  and  his  communication 
is  with  the  simple.  *  *  He  shall  scorn  the  scorners;  and  to  the  meek  he 
will  give  grace.    Prov.  3 — 32  and  34. 

Then  shall  the  just  stand  with  great  constancy  against  those  that  have 
afflicted  them,  and  taken  away  their  labours.  These  seeing  it,  shall  be 
troubled  with  terrible  fear,  and  shall  be  amazed  at  the  suddenness  of  their 
unexpected  salvation,  saying  within  themselves,  repenting  and  groaning  for 
anguish  of  spirit:  These  are  they,  whom  we  had  sometime  in  derision,  and 
for  a  parable  of  reproach.  We  fools  esteemed  their  life  madness,  and  their 
end  without  honour.  Behold,  how  they  are  numbered  among  the  children 
of  God,  and  their  lot  is  among  the  saints.     Wisdom.  5 — 1  to  5. 

Laugh  no  man  to  scorn  in  the  bitterness  of  his  soul:  for  there  is  one  that 
humbleth  and  exalteth,  God  who  seeth  all.     Eccli.  7 — 12. 


222  DERIDER. 

Nicanor,  seeing  the  holocausts  which  were  offered  by  the  priests  for  the 
king;  mocked  and  despised  and  abused  them:  and  he  spoke  proudly.  1.  Mach. 
7—34,  35. 

The  Derider  Hurts  his  Neighbour. 

Nabal  despised  the  words  of  the  messengers  of  David,  saying  in  derision : 
Who  is  David  ?  and  what  is  the  son  of  Isai  ?  servants  are  multiphed  now-a- 
days  who  flee  from  their  masters.     1.  Kings.  25 — 10. 

And  when  the  ark  of  the  Lord  was  come  into  the  city  of  David,  Michel 
the  daughter  of  Saul,  looking  out  through  a  window,  saw  king  David  leaping 
and  dancing  before  the  Lord;  and  she  despised  him  in  her  heart.  *  *  And 
David  returned  to  bless  his  own  house:  and  Michol  the  daughter  of  Saul  com- 
ing out  to  meet  David,  said:  How  glorious  was  the  king  of  Israel  to-day,  un- 
covering himseK  before  the  handmaids  of  his  servants,  and  was  naked,  as  if 
one  of  the  buffoons  shovdd  be  naked.  And  David  said  to  Michol:  Before  the 
Lord,  who  chose  me  rather  than  thy  father,  and  than  all  his  house,  and  com- 
manded me  to  be  ruler  over  the  people  of  the  Lord  in  Israel,  I  will  both  play 
and  make  myself  meaner  than  I  have  done:  and  I  will  be  httle  in  my  own 
eyes:  and  with  the  handmaids,  of  whom  thou  speakest,  I  shall  appear  more 
glorious.  Therefore  Michol,  the  daughter  of  Saul  had  no  child  to  the  day  of 
her  death.     2.  Kings.  6—16  to  23. 

And  the  Lord  the  God  of  their  fathers  sent  to  them,  by  the  hand  of  his 
messengers,  rising  early,  and  daily  admonishing  them:  because  he  spared  his 
people  and  his  dwelling  place.  But  they  mocked  the  messengei*s  of  God,  and 
despised  his  words,  and  misused  the  prophets,  until  the  wTath  of  the  Lord 
arose  against  his  people;  and  there  was  no  remedy.     2.  Paral.  86 — 15,  16. 

For  as  the  kings  insulted  over  holy  Job,  so  his  relations  and  kinsmen 
mocked  at  his  Ufe,  saying:  Wliere  is  thy  hope,  for  which  thou  gavest  alms, 
and  buriedst  the  dead  ?  But  Tobias  rebuked  them,  saying:  Speak  not  so:  For 
we  are  the  children  of  saints,  and  look  for  that  hfe  which  God  will  give  to 
those  that  never  change  their  faith  from  him.     Tob.  2 — 15  to  18. 

The  simplicity  of  the  just  man  is  laughed  to  scorn.  Job.  12 — 4. 

He  that  walketh  in  the  right  way,  and  f eareth  God,  is  despised  by  him 
that  goeth  by  an  infamous  way.     Prov.  14 — 2. 

The  Derider  Brings  Trouble  on  Himself. 

The  men  of  Soccoth  and  Phanuel  derided  Oedeon:  So  he  took  the  ancients 
of  the  city,  and  thorns  and  briers  of  the  desert;  and  tore  them  with  the  same, 
and  cut  in  pieces  the  men  of  Soccoth.  And  he  demoUshed  the  tower  of  Phan- 
uel, and  slew  the  men  of  the  city.    Judges.  8 — 16,  17. 

77ie  children  who  mocked  at  Eliseus  toere  devoured  by  bears.  See  4.  Kings. 
2—23. 

Judgments  are  prepared  for  scomers;  and  striking  hammers  for  the 
bodies  of  fools.     Prov.  19—29. 

Cast  out  the  scoflfer,  and  contention  shall  go  out  with  him;  and  quarrels 
and  reproaches  shall  cease.     Ibid.  22 — 10. 

Mockery  and  reproach  are  of  the  proud:  and  vengeance  as  a  lion  shall  lie 
in  wait  for  him.     EccM.  27 — 31. 

Wo  to  thee  that  spoilest;  shalt  not  thou  thyself  also  be  spoiled  ?  and  thou 


DESPAIR.  223 

that  despisest,  shalt  not  thyself  also  be  despised?  when  thou  shalt  have  made 
an  end  of  spoiling,  thou  shalt  be  spoiled:  when  bemg  wearied,  thou  shalt 
cease  to  despise,  thou  shalt  be  despised.     Isa.  33 — 1. 

DERISION. 

(See  Derider.) 

DESIRE. 
Desire  of  Reward  and  the  Fruition  of  Ood. 

"Who  will  grant  that  my  request  may  come:  and  that  God  may  give  me 
what  I  look  for?    Job.  6—8. 

Who  will  grant  me  that  I  might  know  and  find  him,  and  come  even  to  his 
throne?    Ibid.  23—3. 

Lord  all  my  desire  is  before  thee:  and  my  groaning  is  not  hidden  from 
thee.     Psalm.  37—10. 

As  the  heart  panteth  after  the  fountains  of  waters;  so  my  soul  panteth 
after  thee,  O  God.  My  soul  hath  thirsted  after  the  strong  living  God;  when 
shall  I  come,  and  appear  before  the  face  of  God  ?  my  tears  have  been  my 
bread  day  and  night,  whilst  it  is  said  to  me  daily:  Where  is  thy  God?  these 
things  I  remembered,  and  poured  out  my  soul  in  me.     Psalm.  41 — 2  to  5. 

For  thee  my  soul  hath  thirsted;  for  thee  my  flesh,  O  how  many  ways! 
Psahn.  62—2. 

My  soul  longeth  and  fainteth  after  the  courts  of  the  Lord.    Psalm.  83 — 2. 

I  stretched  forth  my  hands  to  thee:  my  soul  is  like  earth  without  water 
unto  thee.     Psalm.  142 — 6. 

To  the  just  their  desire  shall  be  given.     Prov.  10 — 24. 

The  desire  of  the  just  is  aU  good.     Ibid.  11 — 23. 

Desire  when  it  cometh  is  a  tree  of  life.     Ibid.  13 — 12. 

And  in  the  way  of  thy  judgments,  O  Lord,  we  have  patiently  waited  for 
thee:  thy  name  and  thy  remembrance  are  the  desire  of  the  soul.     Isa.  26 — 8. 

From  the  beginning  of  thy  prayers  the  word  came  forth:  and  I  am  come 
to  shew  it  to  thee,  because  thou  art  a  man  of  desires.     Dan.  9 — 23. 

Fear  not,  O  man  of  desires;  peace  be  to  thee.     Ibid.  10 — 19. 

But  I  am  straightened  between  two:  having  a  desire  to  be  dissolved,  and 
to  be  with  Christ.     Phihp.  1—23. 

Mind  the  things  that  are  above,  not  the  things  that  are  on  the  earth. 
Coloss.  3—2. 

DESPAIR. 

And  Abner  cried  out  to  Joab,  and  said:  Shall  thy  sword  rage  unto  utter 
destruction  ?  knowest  thou  not  that  it  is  dangerous  to  drive  people  to  despair  ? 
how  long  dost  thou  defer  to  bid.  the  people  cease  from  pursuing  after  their 
brethren?    2.  Kings.  2—26. 

I  have  done  with  hope,  I  shall  now  Uve  no  longer.  Spare  me  for  my 
days  are  numbered.    Job.  7 — 16. 

AU  that  I  have  shall  go  down  into  the  deepest  pit:  thinkest  thou  that 
there  at  least  I  shall  have  rest  ?    Job.  17 — 16. 


224  DETRACTION. 

Despair  Aggravates  Suffering. 

And  Cain  said  to  the  Lord:  My  iniquity  is  greater  than  that  I  may  deserve 
pardon.     Gren.  4 — 13. 

Tlie  wicked  man  when  he  is  come  into  the  depth  of  sins,  contemneth:  but 
ignominy  and  reproach  follow  him.     Prov.  18 — 3. 

Keep  thy  foot  from  being  bare,  and  thy  throat  from  thirst.  But  thou 
saidst:  I  have  lost  aU  hope,  I  will  not  do  it:  for  I  have  loved  strangers,  and  I 
will  walk  after  them.     Jerem.  2 — 25. 

And  they  said:  We  have  no  hopes:  for  we  will  go  after  our  own  thoughts, 
and  we  will  do  every  one  according  to  the  perverseness  of  his  evil  heart.  Ibid. 
18—12. 

Who  despairing  have  given  themselves  up  to  lasciviousness,  to  the  work- 
ing of  all  uncleanness,  unto  covetousness.     Ephes.  4 — 19. 

DETRACTION. 

Detraction,  a  Great  Sin. 

Joseph  is  falsely  and  impiously  accused  by  his  mistress,  and  is  cast  into 
prison.  Gen.  Chap.  9.  See  also  2.  Kings.  Chap.  16;  Jerem.  Chap.  38;  Dan. 
Chap.  13,  and  1.  Mach.  Chap.  7. 

Thou  shalt  not  speak  ill  of  the  gods:  and  the  prince  of  thy  people  thou 
shalt  not  curse.     Exod.  22—28. 

Thou  shalt  not  speak  evil  of  the  deaf,  nor  put  a  stumbUng-block  before 
thebUnd:  but  thou  shalt  fear  the  Lord  thy  God,  because  I  am  the  Lord. 
Levit.  19—14. 

Why  then  were  you  not  afraid  to  speak  of  my  servant  Moses  ?  Num. 
12—8. 

And  God  said  to  Balaam:  Thou  shalt  not  go  with  them,  nor  shalt  thou 
curse  the  jjeople:  because  it  is  blessed.     Ibid.  22 — 12. 

Even  fools  despised  me:  and  when  I  was  gone  from  them,  they  spoke 
against  me.    Job.  19—18. 

Their  throat  is  an  open  sepulchre;  ■with  their  tongues  they  acted  deceit- 
fully; the  poison  of  asps  is  under  their  lips.     Psalm.  13 — 3. 

He  that  speaketh  truth  in  his  heart,  who  hath  not  used  deceit  in  his 
tongue:  nor  hath  done  evil  to  his  neighbour;  nor  taken  up  a  reproach  against 
his  neighbours.     Psalm.  14 — 3. 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips  from  speaking  guile.  Psalm.  33 — 
14. 

The  man  that  in  private  detracted  his  neighbour,  him  did  I  persecute. 
Psalm.  100-5. 

Lying  lips  hide  hatred:  he  that  uttereth  reproach  is  foolish.  Prov.  10 — 
18. 

When  the  wood  faileth,  the  fire  shall  go  out:  and  when  the  tale-bearer  is 
taken  away,  contentions  shall  cease.    Ibid.  26—20. 

Detract  not  the  king,  no  not  in  thy  thought;  and  speak  not  evil  of  the 
rich  man  in  thy  private  chamber:  because  even  the  birds  of  the  air  will  carry 
thy  voice,  and  he  that  hath  wings  will  teU  what  thou  hast  said.  Eccles.  10— 
20. 


DETRACTION.  225 

God  Delivers  Detractors  over  to  a  Reprobate  Sense. 

Detractors,  hateful  to  GocL  contumelious,  proud,  haughty,  inventors  of 
evil  things,  disobedient  to  parents.     Rom.  1 — 30. 

For  I  fear,  lest  when  I  come,  I  shall  not  find  you  such  as  I  would;  and 
that  I  shall  be  found  by  you  such  as  you  would  not:  lest  perhajjs  contentions, 
envyings,  animosities,  dissensions,  detractions,  whisperings,  swellings,  sedi- 
tions, be  among  you.     2.  Cor.  12 — 20. 

Wherefore,  laying  aside  all  malice,  and  all  guile,  and  dissimulations,  and 
envies,  and  all  detractions,  as  new-born  infants,  desire  the  rational  milk 
without  guile;  that  thereby  you  may  grow  unto  salvation.     1.  Peter.  2 — 1,  2. 

Detract  not  one  another,  brethren.  He  that  detracteth  liis  brother,  or  he 
that  judgeth  his  brother,  detracteth  the  law,  and  judgeth  the  law.  But  if 
thou  judge  the  law,  thou  art  not  a  doer  of  the  law,  but  a  judge.  James.  4 — 11. 

Detraction  Perverts  Good. 

Why  have  you  detracted  the  words  of  truth,  whei-eas  there  is  none  of  you 
that  can  reprove  me  'i  Job.  6 — 25. 

They  that  render  evil  for  good,  have  detracted  me,  because  I  have  follow- 
ed goodness.     Psalm.  37 — 21. 

For  they  have  whetted  their  tongues  like  a  sword;  they  have  bent  their 
bow  a  bitter  thing,  to  shoot  in  secret  the  undefiled.  They  will  shoot  at  him 
on  a  sudden,  and  will  not  fear:  they  are  resolute  in  wickedness.  They  have 
talked  of  hiding  snares;  they  have  said:  Who  shall  see  them?  they  have  search- 
ed after  iniquities:  they  have  failed  in  their  search.     Psalm.  63 — 4  to  7. 

Detraction  Vitiates  the  Judgment. 

If  a  serpent  bite  in  silence,  he  is  nothing  better  that  backbiteth  secretly. 
Eccles.  10—11. 

The  people  of  the  land  have  used  oppression,  and  committed  robbery: 
they  afflicted  the  needy  and  poor:  and  they  oppressed  the  stranger  by  calumny 
without  judgment.     Ezech.  22 — 9. 

Detraction  Forbidden. 

Keep  yourselves  therefore  from  murmuring, which  profiteth  nothing;  and 
refrain  your  tongue  from  detraction;  for  an  obscure  speech  shall  not  go  for 
nought:  and  the  mouth  that  belieth,  killeth  the  soul.  Wisdom.  1 — 11.  See 
also  Eccles.  10—20. 

For  he  lieth  in  wait  and  turneth  good  into  evU,  and  on  the  elect  he  will 
lay  a  blot.     Eccli.  11 — 33. 

Blessed  is  he  that  is  defended  from  a  wicked  tongue,  that  hath  not  pass- 
ed into  the  wrath  thereof,  and  that  hath  not  drawn  the  yoke  thereof,  and 
hath  not  been  bound  in  its  bands:  For  its  yoke  is  a  yoke  of  iron:  and  its 
bands  are  bands  of  brass.     Ibid.  28 — 23,  24. 

Detractors  {are)  hateful  to  God.     Rom.  1 — 30.     See  James.  4 — 11. 

Remove  from  thee  a  froward  mouth,  and  let  detracting  lips  be  far  from 
thee.     Prov.  4 — 24. 

I  hate  arrogance,  and  pride,  and  every  wicked  way,  and  a  mouth  with  a 
double  tongue.     Ibid.  8 — 13. 


226  DEVIL. 

The  words  of  a  tale-bearer  are  as  it  were  simple;  but  they  reach  to  the 
innermost  parts  of  the  belly.  *  *  A  deceitful  tongue  loveth  not  truth:  and 
a  slippery  mouth  worketh  ruin.     Ibid.  26 — 22  and  28. 

The  detractor  is  the  abomination  of  men.     Ibid.  24 — 9. 

Have  nothing  to  do  with  detractors.     Ibid.  24 — 21. 

Examples  of  Detraction  and  Disparagement. 

The  sons  of  Laban,  Gren.  31—1;  The  wife  of  Potiphar,  Ibid.  39—14,  17; 
Mary  and  Aaron,  Nvun.  12 — 1,  2;  The  explorers  of  the  land  of  promise,  Num. 
14—36;  The  sons  of  Behal,  1.  Kings.  10—27;  Doeg  the  Edomite,  Ibid.  22—9; 
The  princes  of  the  Ammonites,  2.  Kings.  10 — 3,  etc.,  etc. 

DEVIL. 

(iS'ee  also  Demons.) 
The  Devil  Seeks  the  Destiruction  of  Men. 

Now  the  serpent  was  more  subtle  than  any  of  the  beasts  of  the  earth 
which  the  Lord  had  made.     Gren.  3 — 1. 

And  Satan  rose  up  against  Israel:  and  moved  David  to  number  Israel. 
1.  Paral.  21 — 1.     See  also  Job.  Chap.  1  and  2. 

And  the  Lord  shewed  me  Jesus  the  high  priest  standing  before  the  Angel 
of  the  Lord:  and  Satan  stood  on  his  right  hand  to  be  his  adversary.  And  the 
Lord  said  to  Satan:  The  Lord  rebuke  thee,  O Satan:  and  the  Lord  that  chose 
Jerusalem,  rebuke  thee:  Is  not  this  a  brand  plucked  out  of  the  fire?  Zach. 
3-1,  2. 

And  the  tempter  coming  said  to  him :  If  thou  be  the  Son  of  God,  command 
that  these  stones  be  made  bread.     Matth.  4 — 3. 

Then  cometh  the  wicked  one,  and  catcheth  away  that  which  was  sown  in 
his  heart.     Ibid.  13—19.     See  also  Mark.  4—15. 

And  they  by  the  way  side  are  they  that  hear:  then  the  devil  cometh,  and 
taketh  the  word  out  of  their  heart,  lest,  believing,  they  should  be  saved.  Luke. 
8—12. 

And  the  Lord  said:  Simon,  Simon,  behold,  Satan  hath  desii'ed  to  have  you, 
that  he  may  sift  you  as  wheat.     Ibid.  22 — 31. 

But  Peter  said:  Ananias,  why  hath  Satan  tempted  thy  heart,  that  thou 
shouldst  he  to  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  by  fraud  keep  part  of  the  price  of  the 
field.'    Acts.  5—3. 

Satan  himself  transformeth  himself  into  an  angel  cf  light.  2.  Cor.  11 — 14. 

I*ut  you  on  the  armour  of  God,  that  you  may  be  able  to  stand  against  the 
deceits  of  the  devil.    Ephes.  6—11. 

For  we  would  have  come  unto  you, — but  Satan  hath  hindered  us.  1. 
Thess.  2—18. 

Be  sober,  and  watch:  because  your  adversary  the  devil,  as  a  roaring  lion, 
goeth  about,  seeking  whom  he  may  devour:  whom  resist  ye,  strong  in  faith; 
knowing  that  the  same  affliction  befalleth  your  brethren  who  are  in  the  world. 
1.  Peter.  5—8,  9.     See  also  Acts.  13—8. 

Fear  none  of  those  things  which  thou  shalt  suffer.  Behold,  the  devil  shall 
cast  some  of  you  into  prison,  that  you  may  be  tried:  and  you  shall  have  trib- 
ulation ten  days.  Be  thou  faithful  until  death,  and  I  will  give  thee  the  crown 
of  life.    Apocal.  2—10. 


DEVIL.  227 

And  that  great  dragon  was  cast  out,  the  old  serpent,  who  is  called  the 
devil,  and  Satan  who  seduceth  the  whole  world:  and  he  was  cast  foi'th  unta 
the  earth;  and  his  angels  were  thrown  down  with  him.     Ibid.  12-9. 

And  when  the  thousand  years  shall  be  finished,  Satan  shall  be  loosed  out 
of  his  prison,  and  shall  go  forth,  and  seduce  the  nations,  which  are  over  the 
fovu"  quarters  of  the  earth,  Gog,  and  Magog,  and  shall  gather  them  together 
to  battle,  whose  number  is  as  the  sand  of  the  sea.     Ibid.  20 — 7. 

The  Devil  can  Do  no  More  than  God  Permits. 

And  he  said:  I  will  go  forth,  and  be  a  lying  spirit  in  the  mouth  of  aU  his 
prophets.  And  the  Lord  said:  Thou  shalt  deceive /tim,  and  shalt  prevail:  go 
forth,  and  do  so.     3,  Kings.  22—22.     Also  2.  Paral.  28-20. 

The  Lord  said  to  Satan  :  But  stretch  forth  thy  hand  a  httle,  and  touch  all 
that  he  hath.    Job.  1 — 11. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Satan:  Behold  he  is  in  thy  hand,  but  yet  save  his 
life.     Ibid.  2—6. 

And  the  devils  besought  him,  saying:  If  thou  cast  us  out  hence,  send  us 
into  the  herd  of  swine.     Matth.  8 — 31.     See  also  Mark.  4 — 12. 

The  Devil,  called  the  Father  and  Prince  of  the  World,  and  of  the  Impious. 

He  beholdeth  every  high  thing,  he  is  king  over  all  the  children  of  pride. 
Job.  41—25. 

And  the  devil  said  to  Christ:  All  these  will  I  give  to  thee,  if  falling  down 
thou  wilt  adore  me.     Matth.  4 — 9. 

You  are  of  your  father,  the  devil;  and  the  desires  of  your  father  you  will 
do.  He  was  a  murderer  from  the  beginning,  and  he  abode  not  in  the  truth: 
because  truth  is  not  in  him.  When  he  speaketh  a  lie,  he  speaketh  of  his  own: 
for  he  is  a  liar,  and  the  father  thereof .     John.  8 — 44.     See  1.  John.  3 — 8  to  10. 

Now  I  will  not  speak  many  things  with  you.  For  the  prince  of  this 
world  Cometh;  and  in  me  he  hath  not  any  thing.     John.  14 — 30. 

The  prince  of  this  world  is  already  judged.     Ibid.  16 — 11. 

In  whom  the  God  of  this  world  hath  blinded  the  minds  of  unbelievers. 
2.  Cor.  4—4. 

Wherein  in  time  past  you  walked  according  to  the  course  of  tliis  world, 
according  to  the  prince  of  the  power  of  this  air,  of  the  spirit  that  now  worketh 
on  the  children  of  unbelief .     Ephes.  2 — 2.     See  also  1.  John,  3 — 8. 

The  Empire  of  the  Devil,  Destroyed  by  Christ. 

I  will  put  enmities  between  thee  and  the  woman,  and  thy  seed  and  her 
seed:  she  shall  crush  thy  head,  and  thou  shalt  lie  in  wait  for  her  heel.  Gen. 
3—15. 

His  spirit  hath  adorned  the  heavens,  and  his  obstetric  hand  brought  forth 
the  winding  serpent.     Job.  26 — 13. 

For  the  yoke  of  their  burden,  and  the  rod  of  their  shoulder,  and  the 
sceptre  of  their  oppressor  thou  hast  overcome,  as  in  the  day  of  Madian.  Isa, 
9—4. 

How  art  thou  fallen  from  heaven,  O  Lucifer,  who  didst  rise  in  the  moru- 

15 


228  DIFFERENCE. 

ngl  how  art  thou  fallen  to  the  earth,  that  didst  wound  the  nations!  Ibid. 
14—12. 

In  that  day  the  Lord  with  his  hard  and  great  and  strong  sword  shall  visit 
Leviathan  the  bar  serpent,  and  Leviathan  the  ci'ooked  serpent;  and  shall  slay 
the  whale  that  is  in  the  sea.     Ibid.  27—1. 

I  will  deUver  them  out  of  the  hand  of  death:  I  will  redeem  them  from 
death:  O  death,  I  will  be  thy  death;  O  hell,  I  will  be  thy  bite.  Osee.  13—14. 
See  1.  Cor.  16—34. 

And  he  said  to  them:  I  saw  Satan  as  lightning  fallen  from  heaven.  Luke. 
10—18. 

Now  is  the  judgment  of  the  world:  now  shall  the  prince  of  this  world  be 
cast  out.    John.  12 — 31. 

Who  hath  dehvered  us  from  the  power  of  darkness,  and  hath  translated 
us  into  the  kingdom  of  his  beloved  Son.  Coloss.  1 — 13.  See  Matth.  12—29: 
and  Luke  11—22. 

Forasmuch  then  as  the  children  were  partakei"s  of  flesh  and  blood,  he  also 
himself  in  Uke  manner  pai-took  of  the  same:  that,  through  death,  he  might 
destroy  hun  who  had  the  empire  of  death,  that  is  to  say,  the  devU.  Hebr. 
2—14.     See  also  2.  Tun.  1—10. 

And  that  great  dragon  was  cast  out,  the  old  serpent,  who  is  called  the 
devil,  and  Satan,  who  seduceth  the  whole  world:  and  he  was  cast  forth  unto 
the  earth;  and  his  angels  were  thrown  down  with  him.  Apocal.  12 — 9.  See 
20—2. 

Children  of  the  Devil. 

You  are  of  your  father,  the  devil;  and  the  desires  of  your  father  you  will 
do.  He  was  a  murderer  from  the  beginning,  and  he  abode  not  in  the  truth: 
because  truth  is  not  in  him.  When  he  speaketh  a  lie,  he  speaketh  of  his  own: 
for  he  is  a  Uar,  and  the  father  thereof.    John.  8 — 44. 

O  thou  full  of  all  guile,  and  of  aU  deceit,  son  of  the  devil,  enemy  of  all 
justice,  thou  dost  not  cease  to  pervert  the  right  ways  of  the  Lord.  Acts. 
18—10. 

In  this  the  children  of  God  are  manifest,  and  the  children  of  the  devil. 
Whosoever  is  not  just,  is  not  of  God,  nor  is  he  that  loveth  not  his  brother. 
John.  3—10. 

DIANA. 

Diana  Worshipped  by  the  Epliesians,  and  by  all  Asia. 

So  that  not  only  tliis  our  craft  is  in  danger  to  be  viUfied,  but  also  the 
temple  of  great  Diana  shall  be  thought  nothing  of,  yea,  and  her  majesty  shall 
begin  to  be  destroyed,  whom  all  Asia  and  the  world  worahippeth.  Acts. 
19—27. 

DIFFERENCE. 

Difference  betiveen  Mortal  and  Venial  Sin. 

{See  Sin.) 


DISCIPLINE.  339 

Discipline  to  be  Submitted  to  with  Humility. 

Poverty  and  shame  to  him  that  refuse th  instruction:  but  he  that  yieldeth 
to  reproof,  shall  be  glorified.     Prov.  13 — 18. 

For  when  they  were  tried,  and  chastised  with  mercy,  they  knew  how  the 
wicked  were  judged  with  wrath,  and  tormented.  For  thou  didst  admonish 
and  try  them  as  a  father;  but  the  others,  as  a  severe  king,  thou  didst  examine 
and  condemn.    Wisdom.  11 — 10,  11. 

In  vain  have  I  struck  your  children,  they  have  not  received  correction: 
youi"  sword  hath  devoured  your  prophets,  yovir  generation  is  like  a  ravaging 
lion.    Jerem.  3—30. 

O  Lord,  thy  eyes  are  upon  truth:  thou  hast  struck  them,  and  they  have 
not  grieved:  thou  hast  bruised  them,  and  they  have  refused  to  receive  correc- 
tion: they  have  made  their  faces  harder  than  the  rock,  and  they  have  refused 
to  I'eturn.     Ibid.  5 — 3. 

And  thou  slialt  say  to  them :  This  is  a  nation  which  hath  not  hearkened 
to  the  voice  of  the  Lord  their  God,  nor  received  instruction:  faith  is  lost,  and 
is  taken  away  out  of  their  mouth.     Ibid.  7 — 28. 

She  hath  not  hearkened  to  the  voice;  neither  hath  she  received  discipline: 
she  hath  not  trusted  in  the  Lord,  she  drew  not  near  to  her  God.  Sophon. 
3—3. 

Diseiphne  should  be  Submitted  to  with  Perseverance. 

My  son,  reject  not  the  correction  of  the  Lord:  and  do  not  faint  when  thou 
art  chastised  by  him:  for  whom  the  Lord  loveth  he  chastiseth:  and  as  a  father 
in  the  son  he  pleaseth  himself.     Prov.  3—11,  12.     See  Apocal.  3—10. 

Take  hold  on  instruction;  leave  it  not:  keep  it,  because  it  is  thy  life.  Prov. 
4—13. 

For  he  that  rejecteth  wisdom  and  discipline,  is  unhappy:  and  their  hope 
is  vain,and  their  laboiu-s  without  fruit,ar)d  their  works  unprofitable.  "Wisdom. 
^—11. 

Draw  near  to  me,  ye  unlearned,  and  gather  yourselves  together  into  the 
house  of  discipline.     Eccli.  51-31. 

And  you  have  forgotten  the  consolation  which  speaketh  to  you,  as  to  chil- 
dren, saying:  My  son,  neglect  not  the  discipline  of  the  Lord:  neither  be  thou 
wearied  whilst  thou  art  rebuked  by  him.  For  whom  the  Lord  loveth,  he 
chastiseth:  and  he  scourgeth  every  son  whom  hereceiveth.  Persevere  under 
chastisement.  God  offereth  himself  to  you  as  to  sons:  for  what  son  is  /le,  whom 
the  father  doth  not  correct  V  But  if  you  be  without  chastisement,  whereof  all 
are  made  partakers,  then  you  are  bastards,  and  not  sons.  Moreover, 
we  have  had.  indeed,  for  our  instructors,  the  fathers  of  our  flesh:  and  we 
reverenced  them:  shall  we  not  much  more  obey  the  Father  of  spirits, and  live? 
And  they,  indeed,  for  a  few  days,  chastised  us  according  to  their  own  pleas- 
ure: but  he,  for  our  profit,  that  we  might  be  partakers  of  his  holiness.  Now 
no  chastisement  for  the  present  seemeth  to  bring  with  it  joy,  but  sorrow:  but 
afterwards  it  will  yield  to  them  that  are  exercised  by  it,  the  most  peaceable 
fruit  of  justice.     Hebr.  12^5  to  11. 

Discipline  Curbs  Malice. 
And  thy  discipline  hath  corrected  me  unto  the  end:  and  thy  discipline  the 


2^  DISCORD. 

Same  shall  teach  me.     Psalm.  17 — 36. 

Because  I  have  broken  their  heart  that  was  faithless,  and  revolted  from 
me:  and  their  eyes  that  went  fornicating  after  then'  idols:  and  they  shall  be 
displeased  with  themselves  because  of  the  evils  which  they  have  committed  in 
all  their  abommations.     Ezech.  6—9. 

And  now,  O  Lord  Almighty,  the  God  of  Israel,  the  soul  in  anguish,  and 
the  troubled  spirit  crieth  to  thee.     Baruch.  3—1. 

For  it  is  a  token  of  great  goodness  when  sinners  are  not  suffered  to  go  on 
in  their  ways  for  a  long  time,  but  are  presently  punished.     2,  Mach.  6 — 13. 

Discipline  Purifies  from  Guilt. 

The  way  of  life  to  him  that  observeth  connection:  but  he  that  forsaketh 
reproofs  goeth  astray.    Pro  v.  10—17. 

Therefore  saith  the  Lord  the  God  of  hosts,  the  mighty  one  of  Israel:  Ah! 
I  will  comfort  myself  over  my  adversaries:  and  I  will  be  revenged  of  mj- en- 
emies. And  I  will  turn  my  hand  to  thee,  and  I  wUl  clean  purge  away  thy 
dross,  and  I  will  take  away  all  thy  tin.     Isa.  1 — 24,  25. 

For  if  he  hath  cast  off,  he  will  also  have  mercy,  according  to  the  multi- 
tude of  his  mercies.  For  he  hath  not  wilUngly  affhcted,  nor  cast  off  the  chil- 
dren of  men.     Lamentations.  3—32,  33. 

I  will  bear  the  wrath  of  the  Lord,  because  I  have  sinned  against  him:  un- 
til he  judge  my  cause,  and  execute  judgment  for  me:  he  will  bring  me  forth 
into  the  light:  I  shall  behold  his  justice.     Micbeas.  7—9. 

Discipline  Preserves  Orace. 

He  that  lovetli  correction,  loveth  knowledge:  but  he  that  hatetb  reproof 
is  foolish.     Prov.  12 — 1. 

The  affliction  of  an  hour  maketh  one  forget  gi*eat  delights;  and  in  the  end 
of  a  man  is  the  disclosing  of  his  works.     EccU.  11 — 29. 

Those  whom  I  love,  I  rebuke  and  chastise.     Apocal.  3 — 19. 

DISCORD. 
{See  Also  Contention.) 
Discord  to  be  Avoided. 

Whereuix)n  also  there  arose  a  strife  between  he  herdsmen  of  Abram  and 
of  Lot.  And  at  that  time  the  Chanaanite  and  the  Pherezite  dwelled  in  that 
country.  Abram  therefore  said  to  Lot:  Let  there  be  no  (juarrel,  I  beseech 
thee,  between  me  and  thee,  and  between  my  herdsmen  and  thy  herdsmen:  for 
we  are  brethren.     Gen.  13 — 7,  8.     See  Chap.  26—16,  and  Chap.  34. 

Two  loomen  disputed,  before  Solomon,  for  the  possession  of  a  child.  3. 
Kings.  Chap.  3. 

The  Lord  hateth:  Him  that  soweth  discord  among  brethren.  Prov.  6 — 19. 

Hatred  stirreth  up  strifes:  and  charity  covereth  all  sins.     Ibid.  10—12. 

A  passionate  man  stirreth  up  strifes:  he  that  is  patient  appeaseth  those 
that  are  stirred  up.     Ibid.  15—18.     See  1.  Cor.  13—4.     1.  Peter.  4—8. 


DISOBEDIENCE.  231 

An  evil  man  always  seeketh  quarrels:  but  a  cruel  Angel  shall  be  sent 
against  him.     Prov.  17—11. 

A  perverse  man  stirreth  up  quarrels:  and  one  full  of  words  separateth 
princes.     Ibid.  16 — 28. 

The  lips  of  a  fool  intermeddle  with  strife:  and  his  mouth  provoketh  quar- 
rels.    Ibid.  18— 6. 

And  he  that  strongly  squeezeth  the  paps  to  bring  out  milk,  straineth  out 
butter:  and  he  that  violently  blowethhis  nose,  bringeth  out  blood:  and  he  that 
provoketh  wrath,  brinketh 'forth  strife.     Ibid.  30 — 83. 

Wo  is  me,  my  mother:  why  hast  thou  borne  me  a  man  of  strife,  a  man 
of  contention  to  all  the  earth  ?  I  have  not  lent  on  usury,  neither  hath  any  man 
lent  to  me  on  usury,  yet  all  curse  me.    Jerem.  15 — 10. 

Every  kingdom  divided  against  itself  shall  be  made  desolate:  and  every 
city  or  house  divided  against  itself  shall  not  stand.     Matth.  12 — 25. 

Every  kingdom  divided  against  itself  shall  be  brought  to  desolation,  and 
a  house  upon  a  house  shall  fall.  And  if  Satan  also  be  di\dded  against  himself, 
how  shall  his  kingdom  stand  ?  because  you  say  that  in  Beelzebub  I  cast  out 
devils.    Luke.  11—17,  18. 

And  there  was  a  strife  amongst  them  {the  disciples),  which  of  them  should 
seem  to  be  greater.  Ibid.  32 — 24.  But,  that  the  Lord  did  not  permit  such  con- 
tention is  evident  from  what  follows. 

For  he  is  not  the  God  of  dissension,  but  of  peace:  as  also  I  teach  in  all 
the  churches  of  the  saints.     1 .  Cor.  1 4 — 33. 

Avoid  foolish  and  unlearned  questions;  knowing  that  they  beget  strifes. 
2.  Tim.  2—23.     See  1.  Tim.  1—4;  and  Titus.  3—9. 

But  if  you  bite  and  eat  one  another;  take  heed  that  you  be  not  consumed 
one  by  another.     Galat.  _5 — 15. 

DISCOURSE. 

(See  Language.) 

DISCRETION. 

(See  P)nidence.) 

DISEASE. 

(See  Sickness.) 

DISOBEDIENCE. 

(See  also  Obedience.) 

Punishment  of  Disobedience. 

To  the  woman  also  he  (God)  said:  I  will  multiply  thy  sorrows,  and  thy 
conceptions:  in  sorrow  shalt  thou  bring  forth  children,  and  thou  shalt  be  un- 
der thy  husband's  power,  and  he  shall  have  dominion  over  thee.  And  to 
Adam  he  said:  Because  thou  hast  hearkened  to  the  voice  of  thy  wife,  and 
hast  eaten  of  the  tree,  whereof  I  commanded  thee,  that  thou  shouldst  not 
eat,  cursed  is  the  earth  in  thy  w  ork:  with  labour  and  toil  shalt  thou  eat  thereof 
aU  the  days  of  thy  hfe.     Gen.  3—16,  17. 


282  DISOBEDIENCE. 

And  his  (Lofs)  wife,  looking  behind  her,  was  turned  into  a  pillar  of  salt. 
Ibid.  19—26. 

And  Nadab  and  Abiu,  the  sons  of  Aaron,  taking  their  censei's,  put  fire 
therein,  and  incense  on  it, offering  before  the  Lord  strange  fire:  which  was  not 
commanded  them.  And  fii'e  coming  out  from  the  Lord  destroyed  them:  and 
they  died  before  the  Lord.     Levit.  10 — 1 ,  3. 

But  if  you  will  not  hear  me,  nor  do  all  my  commandments,  if  yon 
despise  my  laws,  and  contemn  my  judgments  so  as  not  to  do  those 
things  which  are  appointed  by  me,  and  to  make  void  my  covenant:  I 
also  will  do  these  things  to  you:  I  will  quickly  visit  you  with  ix)verty,  and 
burning  heat,  which  shall  waste  your  eyes,  and  consume  your  lives.  You 
shall  sow  your  seed  in  vain,  which  shall  be  devoured  by  your  enemies.  I  will 
set  my  face  against  you;  and  you  shall  fall  down  before  your  enemies,  and 
shall  be  made  subject  to  them  that  hate  you:  you  shall  flee  when  nomanpur- 
sueth  you.     Ibid.  26 — 14,  and  following. 

How  long  doth  this  wicked  multitude  murmur  against  me  ?  I  have  heard 
the  murmurings  of  the  children  of  Israel.  Say  therefore  to  thero:  As  I  live, 
saith  the  Lord:  According  as  you  have  spoken  in  my  hearing,  so  will  I  do  to 
you.  In  the  wilderness  shall  your  carcasses  lie.  *  *  And  Moses  said  to 
them:  Why  transgress  you  the  word  of  the  Lord,  which  shall  not  succeed 
prosperously  with  you?    Num.  14 — 27  to  29  and  41. 

Core,  Dathan  and  Abiron  excited  a  sedition;  they  and  their  followers  icere 
destroyed.    See  Ibid.  Chap.  16. 

Let  Aaron,  saith  he,  go  to  his  people:  for  he  shall  not  go  into  the  land 
which  I  have  given  the  children  of  Israel,  because  he  was  incredulpus  to  my 
words,  at  the  waters  of  contradiction.     Ibid.  20 — 24. 

As  the  nations,  which  the  Lord  destroyed  at  thy  entrance,  so  shall  you 
also  perish,  if  you  be  disobedient  to  the  voice  of  the  Lord  your  God.  Deut.  8 — 20. 
Beware  lest  perhaps  yoiu*  heart  be  deceived,  and  you  depart  from  the 
Lord,  and  serve  strange  gods,  and  adore  them:  and  the  Lord  being  angry 
shut  up  heaven,  that  the  rain  come  not  down,  nor  the  earth  yield  her  fruit, 
and  you  perish  quickly  from  the  excellent  land,  which  the  Lord  will  give  you. 
*  *  A  blessing,  if  you  obey  the  commandments  of  the  Lord  your  Grod, which 
I  command  you  this  day:  a  curse,  if  you  obey  not  the  commandments  of  the 
Lord  your  God,  but  revolt  from  the  way  which  now  I  show  you,  and  walk  af- 
ter strange  gods  which  you  know  not.     Ibid.  11 — 16,  17,  27,  28. 

But  he  that  will  be  proud,  and  refuse  to  obey  the  commandment  of  the 
priest,  who  ministereth  at  that  time  to  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  the  decree  of 
the  judge;  that  man  shall  die,  and  thou  shalt  take  away  the  evil  from  Israel. 
Ibid.  17—12. 

And  he  that  will  not  hear  his  {the  prophet's)  words,  which  he  shall  sjieak 
in  my  name,  I  will  be  the  revenger.  But  the  prophet  who  being  corrupted 
with  pride,  shall  speak  in  my  name  things  that  I  did  not  command  him  to  say, 
or  in  the  name  of  strange  gods,  shall  l>e  slain.     Ibid.  18 — 19,  20. 

Cursed  be  he  that  honoureth  not  his  father  and  mother:  and  all  the  jjeo- 
ple  shall  say:  Amen.     Ibid.  27—16. 

But  if  thou  wilt  not  hear  the  voice  of  the  Lord  thy  God.  to  keep,  and  to 
do  all  his  commandments  and  ceremonies,  which  I  command  thee  this  day. 
all  these  curses  shall  come  upon  thee,  and  overtake  thee.  Cursed  shalt  thou 
be  in  the  city,  cursed  in  the  field.     Ibid.  28—15,  16. 


DISOBEDIENCE.  233 

Samuel  said  to  the  Iraelites:  But  if  you  will  not  hearken  to  the  voice  of 
the  Lord,  but  will  rebel  against  his  words,  the  hand  of  the  Lord  shall  be  upon 
you,  and  upon  your  fathers.     1.  Kings.  12 — 15.     See  2.  Kings.  6 — 6. 

And  Saul  said  to  Samuel:  I  have  sinned,  because  I  have  transgressed  the 
commandment  of  the  Lord,  and  thy  words,  fearing  the  people,  and  obeying 
their  voice.     Ibid.  15—24.     See  28—16;  and  3.  Kings.  11—9. 

A  prophet  said  to  a  disobedient  prophet:  Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Because  thou 
hast  not  been  obedient  to  the  Lord,  and  hast  not  kept  the  commandment  which 
the  Lord  thy  God  commanded  thee,  and  hast  returned  and  eaten  bread,  and 
drunk  water  in  the  place  wherein  he  commanded  thee  that  thou  shouldst  not 
eat  bread,  nor  drink  water,  thy  dead  body  shall  not  be  brought  into  the  sep- 
ulchre of  thy  fathers.  *  *  And  when  that  prophet,  who  had  brought  him 
back  out  of  the  way,  heard  of  it,  he  said:  It  is  the  man  of  God,  that  was  dis- 
obedient to  the  mouth  of  the  Lord:  and  the  Lord  hath  delivered  him  to  the 
lion:  and  he  hath  torn  him,  and  killed  him  according  to  the  word  of  the  Lord, 
which  he  spoke  to  him.     3.  Kings.  13—31,  22  and  26. 

But  if  you  turn  away,  and  forsake  my  justices,  and  my  commandments, 
which  I  have  set  before  you,  and  shall  go  and  serve  strange  gods  and  adore 
them,  I  will  pluck  you  up  by  the  root  out  of  my  land  which  I  have  given 
you:  and  this  house  which  I  have  sanctified  to  my  name,  I  will  cast  away 
from  before  my  face,  and  will  make  it  a  by-word  and  an  example  among  all 
nations.  And  this  house  shall  be  for  a  proverb  to  all  that  pass  by:  and  they 
shall  be  astonished,  and  say:  Why  hath  the  Lord  done  thus  to  tliis  land  and 
to  this  house  ?  And  they  shall  answer:  Because  they  forsook  the  Lord  the  God 
of  their  fathers,  who  brought  them  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  and  laid  hold  on 
strange  gt)ds,  and  adored  them,  and  worshipped  them:  therefore  all  these  evils 
are  come  upon  them.     2.  Paral.  7 — 19  to  22. 

But  when  he  (Ozias)  was  made  strong,  his  heart  was*  hfted  up  to  his  de- 
struction: and  he  neglected  the  Lord  his  God;  and  going  into  the  temple  of 
the  Lord,  he  had  a  mind  to  burn  incense  upon  the  altar  of  incense.  *  *  And 
Ozias  was  angry;  and  holding  in  his  hand  the  censer  to  burn  incense,  threat- 
ened the  priests.  And  presently  there  rose  a  leprosy  in  his  forehead  before  the 
priests,  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  at  the  altar  of  incense.     Ibid.  26 — 16  and  19. 

And  shall  we  also  be  disobedient  and  do  all  this  great  evil,  to  transgress 
against  our  God, and  marry  strange  women?  2.  Esdras.  13 — 27.  See  Esther. 
16—24. 

And  the  earth  is  infected  by  the  inhabitants  thereof:  because  they  have 
transgressed  the  laws;  they  have  changed  the  ordinance;  they  have  broken 
the  everlasting  covenant.  Therefore  shall  a  curse  devour  the  earth;  and  the 
inhabitants  thereof  shall  sin:  and  therefore  they  that  dwell  therein  shall  be 
mad:  and  few  men  shall  be  left.     Isa.  24 — 5,  6. 

And  thou  shalt  say  to  them:  Thus  saith  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel:  Cursed 
is  the  man  that  shall  not  hearken  to  the  words  of  the  covenant.  *  •"<"  And 
they  obeyed  not,  nor  inclined  their  ear:  but  walked  every  one  in  the  perverse- 
ness  of  his  own  wicked  heart:  and  I  brought  upon  them  all  the  words  of  this 
covenant,  which  I  commanded  them  to  do,  but  they  did  them  not.  Jerem. 
11—3  and  8. 

And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  me  (Jeremms), saying:  Thus  saith  the 
Lord:  After  this  manner  will  I  make  the  pride  of  Juda  and  the  great  pi'ide  of 
Jerusalem  to  rot.  This  wicked  people  that  will  not  hear  my  words,  and  that 
walk  m  the  perverseness  of  their  heart,  and  have  gone  after  strange  gods  to 


334  DIVINERS. 

serve  them,  and  to  adore  them:  and  they  shall  be  as  tliis  girdle  which  is  fit 
for  no  use.     Ibid.  13—8  to  10. 

But  if  you  will  not  hearken  to  me,  to  sanctify  the  sabbath-day,  and  not  to 
carry  burdens,  and  not  to  bring  them  in  by  the  gates  of  Jerusalem  on  the  sab- 
bath-day, I  will  kindle  a  fire  in  the  gates  thereof,  and  it  shall  devour  the 
houses  of  Jerusalem,  and  it  shall  not  be  quenched.  Ibid.  17 — 27.  See  26 — t. 
See  also  Chap.  33  and  Jonas,  1 — 3. 

But  to  them  who  are  contentious,  and  who  obey  not  the  truth,  but  give 
credit  to  iniquity,  wrath  and  indignation.    Rom.  2—8.     See  also  Acts.  7 — 39. 

For  as  by  the  disobedience  of  one  man,  many  were  made  sinners:  so  also 
by  the  obedience  of  one.  many  shall  be  made  just.  Rom.  5 — 19.  See  also 
2.  Cor.  10—6.  and  Titus.  1—10. 

In  a  flame  of  fire,  giving  vengeance  to  them,  who  know  not  God,  and  who 
obey  not  the  gospel  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     2.  Thess.  1 — 8. 

DISSIMULATION. 

Dissimulatixm  and  Hypocrisy  to  be  Avoided. 

(See  also  Hypocrisy.) 

For  the  congregation  of  the  hypocrite  is  baiTen,  and  fire  shall  devour 
their  tabernacles,  who  love  to  take  bribes.     Job.  15—34. 

Be  not  incredulous  to  the  fear  of  the  Lord;  and  come  not  to  him  with  a 
double  heart.  Be  not  a  hypocrite  in  the  sight  of  men:  and  let  not  thy  lips  be 
a  stumbling-block  to  thee.     EccU.  1 — 36,  37.     See  verse  40. 

The  fool  shall  no  more  be  called  prince:  •  neither  shall  the  deceitful  be  called 
great:  for  the  fool  vill  speak  foohsh  things:  and  his  heart  will  work  iniquity, 
to  practise  hypocrisy  and  speak  to  the  Lord  deceitfully,  and  to  make  empty 
the  soul  of  the  hungry,  and  take  away  drink  from  the  thirsty.  The  vessels  of 
the  deceitful  are  most  wicked:  for  he  hath  framed  devices  to  destroy  the  meek 
with  lying  words,  when  the  poor  man  speaketh  judgment.     Isa.  32 — 5  to  7. 

Thy  habitation  (Israel)  is  in  the  midst  of  deceit:  through  deceit  they  have 
refused  to  know  me,  saith  the  Lord.  *  *  Their  tongue  is  a  piercing  arrow; 
it  hath  spoken  deceit;  with  his  mouth  one  speaketh  peace  with  his  friend.and 
secretly  he  lieth  in  wait  for  him.    Jerem.  9 — 6  and  8. 

For  it  doth  not  become  our  age,  said  he  (Eleazar),  to  dissemble:  whereby 
many  young  persons  might  think  that  Eleazar  at  the  age  of  foiu*  score  and  ten 
years,  w^as  gone  over  to  the  life  of  the  heathens:  and  so  they  through  my  dis- 
simulation, and  for  a  little  time  of  a  corruptible  Ufe,  should  be  deceived;  and 
hereby  I  should  bring  a  strain  and  a  curse  upon  my  old  age.  For  though,  for 
the  present  time,  I  should  be  delivered  from  the  punishments  of  men,  yet 
should  I  not  escape  the  hand  of  the  Almighty,  neither  alive  nor  dead.  2.  Mach. 
6—24  to  26.    See  Matth.  aiap.  23.    Also  1.  Peter.  2—1. 

DISSIPATION. 
(See  Drunkenness,  and  Abstinence  from  Wine.) 

DIVINERS. 

(See  Soothsayers  and  Incantations.) 


DIVORCE.  235 

Bill  of  Divorce. 
(Libellus  Repudii.) 

If  a  man  take  a  wife,  and  have  her,  and  she  not  find  favour  in  his  eyes 
for  some  uncleanness;  he  shall  write  a  bill  of  divorce,  and  shall  give  it  in  her 
hand,  and  send  her  out  of  his  house.  Deut.  24 — 1.  See  Matth.  o — 31;  and 
19—7.     Also  Mark.  10—4. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord:  What  is  this  bill  of  the  divorce  of  your  mother,  with 
which  I  have  put  her  away  ?  or  who  is  my  creditor,  to  whom  I  sold  you  ?  be- 
hold, you  are  sold  for  your  iniquities:  and  for  your  wicked  deeds  have  I  put 
your  mother  away.     Isa.  50 — 1.     See  Jerem.  3 — 8. 

When  thou  shalt  hate  her  (thy  wife),  put  her  away:  saith  the  Lord  the 
God  of  Israel:  but  iniquitj^  shall  cover  his  garment,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts: 
keep  your  spirit,  and  despise  not.     Malach.  2 — 16. 

DOCTRINE. 

TJie  Doctrines  of  the  ApofitJes.  Both  Written  and  UnunHtten,  are  to  be  Firmly 

Believed. 

{See  also  Tradition.) 

Now  I  beseech  you,  brethren,  to  mark  them  who  catise  dissensions  and  of- 
fences contrary  to  the  doctrine  which  you  have  learned;  and  avoid  them. 
Rom.  16—17. 

If  any  man  be  hungry,  let  him  eat  at  home:  that  you  come  not  together 
unto  judgment.     And  the  rest  I  will  set  in  order,  when  I  come.  1.  Cor.  11 — 34. 

But  though  we,  or  an  Angel  from  heaven,  preach  a  gospel  to  you  beside 
that  which  we  have  preached  to  you,  let  him  be  anathema.  *  *  For  I  give 
you  to  understand,  brethren,  that  the  gospel  which  was  preached  by  me  is  not 
according  to  man.     Galat.  1 — 8,  11. 

Therefore,  brethren,  stand  ^irm;  and  hold  the  traditions  which  you  have 
learned,  whether  by  word  or  by  our  epistle.     2.  Thess.  2 — 14. 

The  Doctrines  of  the  Apostles  are  the  Doctrines  of  Christ. 

He  that  heareth  you,  heareth  me:  and  he  that  despiseth  you,  despiseth 
me.  And  he  that  despiseth  me,  despiseth  him  that  sent  me.  Luke.  10 — 16. 
See  1.  Cor.  14-37. 

Now  thanks  be  to  God,  who  always  causeth  us  to  triumph  in  Christ  Jesus, 
and  maketh  manifest  the  odour  of  his  knowledge  by  us  in  every  place.  For 
we  are  unto  God  the  good  odour  of  Christ  in  them  who  are  saved,  and  in  them 
who  perish.  *  *  For  we  are  not  as  many,  adulterating  the  word  of  God: 
but  with  sincerity,  but  as  from  God,  in  the  sight  of  God  we  speak  in  Christ. 
2.  Cor.  2—14,  15  and  17.     See  Galat.  1—11;  and  Ephes.  3-3. 

Therefore  we  also  give  thanks  to  God  without  ceasing:  because  that  when 
you  had  received  from  us  the  word  of  the  hearing  of  God,  you  received  it  not 
as  the  word  of  men,  but  (as  it  truly  is)  the  word  of  God,  who  worketh  in  you, 
who  have  believed.     1.  Thess.  2 — 13. 


236  DOCTRINE. 

Utility  of  Doctrine,  as  to  the  Teacher. 

Yea  and  the  ignorant  teach  ye  freelj-.     1.  Esdras.  7—25. 

Words  from  the  mouth  of  a  mau  are  as  deep  water:  and  the  fountain  of 
wisdom  as  an  overflowing  stream.     Pro  v.  18 — 4. 

The  learning  of  a  man  is  known  hy  patience:  and  his  glory  is  to  pass  over 
wrongs.     Ibid.  19 — 11. 

Speak  not  in  the  ears  of  fools:  because  they  will  despise  the  instruction  of 
thy  speech.     Prov.  23 — 9. 

And  whereas  Ecclesiastes  was  vei-y  wise,  he  taught  the  i^eople,  and  de- 
clared the  things  that  he  had  done:  and  seeking  out,  he  set  forth  many  para- 
bles. He  sought  profitable  words,  and  wrote  words  most  right,  and  full  of 
truth.  The  words  of  the  wise  are  as  goads  and  as  nails  deeply  fastened  in, 
which  by  the  counsel  of  masters  are  given  from  one  shepherd.  Eccles.  13—9, 
toll. 

The  soul  of  a  holy  man  discovereth  sometimes  ti-ue  things,  more  than 
seven  watchmen  that  sit  in  a  high  place  to  watch.     Eccli.  37—18.     See  25—12. 

Utility  of  Doctrine,  as  to  the  Hearer. 

Teach  me,  and  I  will  hold  my  peace:  and  if  I  have  been  ignorant  in  any 
thing,  instruct  me.     Job.  6—24. 

Receive  my  instruction,  and  not  money:  choose  knowledge  rather  than 
gold.  For  wisdom  is  better  than  all  the  most  precious  things :  and  whatsoever 
may  be  desired  camiot  be  compared  to  it.     Prov.  8 — 10, 11. 

The  heart  of  the  wise  seeketh  instruction:  and  the  mouth  of  fools  feedeth 
on  foolishness.     Ibid.  15 — 14.     See  9 — 9. 

Cease  not,  O  my  son,  to  hear  instruction,  and  be  not  ignorant  of  the 
words  of  knowledge.     Ibid.  19 — 27. 

Incline  thy  ear,  and  hear  the  words  of  the  wise:  and  apply  thy  heart  to 
my  doctrme:  which  shall  be  beautiful  for  thee,  if  thou  keep  it  in  thy  bowels, 
and  it  shall  flow  in  thy  lips.  *  *  Behold,  I  have  described  it  to  thee  three 
manner  of  ways,  in  thoughts  and  knowledge:  that  I  might  shovC*  thee  tlie 
certainty  and  the  words  of  truth,  to  answer  out  of  these  to  them  tliat  sent 
thee.     Ibid.  22— 17  to  21. 

Let  thy  heart  apply  itself  to  instruction:  and  thy  ears  to  woriLs  of  knowl- 
edge.   Ibid.  23—12. 

Be  meek  to  hear  the  word,  that  thou  mayst  understand:  and  return  a 
true  answer  with  wisdom.     ElccU.  3 — 31.     See  5 — 13. 

If  thou  -wilt  incline  thy  ear,  thou  shalt  receive  instruction:  and  if  thou 
love  to  hear,  thou  shalt  be  wise.  Stand  in  the  multitude  of  ancients  that  are 
wise,  and  joui  thyself  from  thy  heart  to  their  wisdom,  that  thou  mayst  liear 
eveiy  discourse  of  God,  and  the  sayings  of  praise  may  not  escape  thee.  And 
if  thou  see  a  man  of  undei-standing,  go  to  liim  early  in  the  morning:  and  let 
thy  foot  wear  the  stejjs  of  his  doors.  Let  thy  thoughts  be  ujwn  the  precepts 
of  God,  and  meditate  continually  on  his  commandments:  and  he  will  give 
thee  a  heart,  and  the  desire  of  wisdom  shall  be  given  to  thee.  Ibid.  6 — 84  to 
37.    See  Psalm.  1—2. 

For  of  them  thou  shalt  learn  wisdom,  and  instruction  of  understanding, 
and  to  serve  great  men  \vithout  blame.  Let  not  the  discourse  of  the  ancients 
escape  thee;  for  they  have  learned  of  their  fathers:  for  of  them  thou  shalt 


DOCTRINE.  237 

learn  understanding,  and  to  give  an  answer  in  time  of  need.     Eiccli.  8 — 10 
to  12. 

For  what  things  soever  were  written,  were  written  for  our  instruction: 
that,  through  patience  and  the  comfort  of  the  Scriptures,  we  might  have  hope. 
Rom.  15—4. 

Fruit  of  Teaching  Doctrine. 

Tlie  lips  of  the  just  teach  many:  but  they  that  are  ignorant,  shall  die  in 
the  want  of  luiderstanding.     Prov.  10—21. 

A  man  shall  be  known  by  his  learning:  but  he  that  is  vain  and  foolish, 
shall  be  exposed  to  contempt.     Ibid.  12 — 8. 

For  by  the  tongue  wisdom  is  discerned;  and  understanding,  and  knftw- 
ledge,  and  learning,  by  the  wi-rd  of  the  wise,  and  steadfastness  in  the  works 
of  justice.     Eccli.  4—29.     See  37—22. 

Fruit  of  Hearing  Doctrine. 

A  wise  man  shall  hear,  and  shall  be  wiser:  and  he  that  understandeth, 
shall  possess  governments.     Prov.  1 — 5. 

In  the  heart  of  the  prudent  resteth  wisdom ;  and  it  shall  instruct  all  the 
ignorant.     Ibid.  14 — 33. 

Knowledge  is  a  fountam  of  life  to  him  that  possesseth  it:  the  instruction 
of  fools  ?.s  foolishness.  The  heart  of  the  wise  shall  instruct  his  mouth:  and 
shall  add  gi-ace  to  his  lips.  Well-ordered  words  are  as  a  honeycomb,  sweet  to 
the  soul,  and  health  to  the  bones.     Ibid.  16 — 22  to  24. 

A  wise  heart  shall  acquire  knowledge;  and  the  ear  of  the  wise  seeketh  in- 
struction.    Ibid.  18 — 15. 

Eat  honey,  my  son,  because  it  is  good,  and  the  honey-comb  most  sweet  to 
thj^  throat:  so  also  is  the  doctrine  of  wisdom  to  thy  soul:  which  when  thou 
hast  found,  thou  shalt  have  hope  in  the  end,  and  thy  liope  shall  not  perish. 
Ibid.  24—13,  14. 

Study  wisdom,  my  son,  and  make  my  heart  joyful,  that  thou  mayest  give 
an  answer  to  him  that  reproacheth.     Ibid.  27 — 11. 

My  son.  from  thy  youth  up  receive  instruction;  and  even  to  thy  grey 
hairs  thou  shalt  find  wisdom.  Come  to  her  as  one  that  plougheth  and  soweth, 
and  wait  for  her  good  fruits.     Eccli.  6 — 18.  19. 

Contempt  of  Doctrine. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom.  Fools  despise  wisdom 
and  instruction.    Prov.  1 — 7. 

?: ,"   He  that  teacheth  a  scorner,  doeth  an  injurj-  to  himself;  and  he  that  re- 
buketh  a  wicked  man,  getteth  himself  a  blot.     Ibid.  9—7. 

A  scorner  seeketh  wisdom,  and  findeth  it  not:  the  learning  of  the  wise  is 
easy.     Ibid.  14—6. 

What  doth  it  avail  a  fool  to  have  riches,  seeing  he  cannot  buy  wisdom? 
He  that  maketh  his  house  high,  seeketh  a  downfall:  and  he  that  refuseth 
to  learn,  shall  fall  into  evil.  Ibid.  17—16. 

A  fool  receiveth  not  the  words  of  prudence;  unless  thou  say  those  things 
which  are  in  his  heart.     Ibid.  18 — 2.     See  15 — 20. 


288  DREAMS. 

How  very  unpleasant  is  wisdom  to  the  unlearned:  and  the  unwise  will  not 
continue  with  her.  *  *  For  the  wisdom  of  doctrine  is  according  to  .her 
name:  and  she  is  not  manifest  unto  many;  but  with  them  to  whom  she  is 
knowni,  she  continueth  even  to  the  sight  of  God.     EccU.  6 — 21  and  23. 

He  that  is  not  wise  in  good,  will  not  be  taught.  But  there  is  a  wisdom 
that  aboundeth  in  evil:  and  there  is  no  undeistanding  where  there  is  bitter- 
ness. *  *  A  man  of  sense  shall  praise  every  wise  word  he  shall  hear,  and 
will  apply  it  to  himself:  the  luxm-ious  man  hath  heard  it,  and  it  shall  displease 
him;  and  he  will  cast  it  behind  his  back.     Ibid.  21 — 14,  15  and  18. 

He  that  teach  eth  a  fool,  is  like  one  that  glueth  a  potsherd  together.  He 
that  telleth  a  word  to  him  that  hearetli  not,  is  like  one  that  waketh  a  man  out 
of  a  deep  sleep.  He  speaketh  with  one  that  is  asleep,  who  uttereth  wis- 
doAi  to  a  fool:  and  in  the  end  of  the  discourse  he  saith:  Who  is  this?  Ibid.  22 
—7  to  9.     See  23-20. 

Give  not  that  which  is  holy  to  dogs:  neither  cast  ye  your  pearls  before 
swine;  lest  they  trample  them  under  their  feet,  and,  turning  upon  you,  t«ar 
you.     Matth.  7—6. 

Tlie  Effects  of  Bad  Doctrine,  as  to  the  Teacher. 

Having  first  showna  that  you  aie  forgers  of  lies,  and  maintainers  of  per- 
verse opinions.  And  I  w^ish  j^ou  would  hold  your  peace,  that  you  might  be 
thought  to  be  wise  men.  Hear  ye  therefore  my  reproof,  and  attend  to  the 
judgment  of  my  lips.  Hath  God  any  need  of  j-^our  lie,  that  you  should  speak 
deceitfully  for  him  ?    Job.  13—4  to  7.  , 

The  tongue  of  the  wise  adometh  knowledge:  but  the  mouth  of  fools  bub- 
bleth  out  folly.  *  *  The  lips  of  the  wise  shall  dispei-se  knowledge:  the 
heart  of  fools  shall  be  unlike.  *  *  Instruction  is  grievous  to  him  that  for- 
saketh  the  way  of  Ufe:  he  that  hateth  reproof  shall  die.  Prov.  15—2,  7 
and  10. 

Tlie  instruction  of  fools  is  foolishness.     Ibid.  16 — 22. 

The  proud  and  the  arrogant  is  called  ignorant,  who  in  anger  worketh 
pride.     Ibid.  21—24. 

The  talking  of  a  fool  is  like  a  burden  in  the  way:  but  in  the  lips  of  the 
wise,  grace  shall  be  found.     Ecccli.  21 — 19. 

The  Effect  of  Bad  Doctrine,  as  to  the  Hearer. 

A  man  that  shall  wander  out  of  the  way  of  doctrine,  shall  abide  in  the 
company  of  the  giants.     P*rov.  21 — 16. 

And  he  spoke  also  to  them  a  similitude:  Can  the  blind  lead  the  bUnd?  do 
they  not  both  fall  into  the  ditch  ?    Luke.  6—39. 

And  I  have  given  my  heart  to  know  prudence,  and  leai'ning,  and  errors, 
and  foil  J':  and  I  have  perceived  that  in  these  also  there  waslabom-,  and  vexa- 
tion of  spirit.  Eccles.  1 — 17. 

Seek  not  the  tilings  that  are  too  high  for  thee,  and  search  not  into  tilings 
above  thy  abiUty:  but  the  things  iliat  God  hath  commandeti  thee,  think  on 
them  always:  and  in  many  of  his  works  be  not  curious.    Eiccli.  3 — 22. 

DREAMS. 

Dreams  and  Visions  by  which  Ood,  in  former  times,  made  Knoitm  his  Will. 


DREAMS.  289 

And  God  came  to  Abimelecli  in  a  dream  by  night,  and  he  said  to  him: 
Lo  thou  shalt  die  for  the  woman  that  thou  hast  taken:  for  she  hath  a  husband. 
Gen.  20—3. 

And  he  (Jacob)  saw  in  his  sleep  a  ladder  standing  upon  the  earth,  and 
the  top  thereof  touching  heaven:  the  Angels  also  of  God  ascending  and  de- 
scending by  it.  And  the  Lord  leaning  upon  the  ladder,  saying  to  him:  I  am 
the  Lord  God  of  Abraham  thy  father,  and  the  God  of  Isaac:  The  land  wherein 
thou  sleepest,  I  wuU  give  to  thee  and  to  thy  seed.     Ibid,  28 — 12,  13. 

And  he  saw  in  a  dream  God  saying  to  him:  Take  heed  thou  speak  not 
any  thing  harshly  against  Jacob.     Ibid.  31 — 24. 

After  two  years  Pharao  had  a  dream.  He  thought  he  stood  by  the  river, 
*    *    He  slept  again,  and  dreamed  another  dream.     Ibid,  41 — 1  and  5. 

And  Israel  taking  his  journey,  with  all  that  he  had,  came  to  the  well  of 
the  oath,  and  killing  victims  there  to  the  God  of  his  father  Isaac,  he  heard 
him  by  a  vision  in  the  night  calling  him,  and  saying  to  him:  Jacob,  Jacob. 
And  he  answered  him:  Lo,  here  I  am,  God  said  to  him:  I  am  the  most 
mighty  God  of  thy  father:  fear  not,  go  down  into  Egypt,  for  I  will  make  a 
great  nation  of  thee  there.     Ibid.  46 — 1  to  3. 

He  (God)  said  to  them  (Aaron  and  Mary  the  sister  of  Moses):  Hear  my 
words:  If  there  be  among  you  a  prophet  of  the  Lord,  I  will  appeal*  to  him  in 
a  vision,  or  I  will  speak  to  him  in  a  dream.     Num.  12 — 6, 

And  when  Gedeon  was  come,  one  told  his  neighbour  a  dream;  and  in  this 
manner  related  what  he  had  seen:  I  dreamt  a  dream,  and  it  seemed  to  me  as 
if  a  hearth-cake  of  barley-bread  rolled  and  came  down  into  the  camp  of 
Madian:  and  when  it  was  come  to  a  tent  it  struck  it,  and  beat  it  down  flat  to 
the  ground.  He  to  whom  he  spoke,  answered:  This  is  nothing  else  but  the 
sword  of  Gedeon  the  son  of  Joas,  a  man  of  Israel.  For  the  Lord  hath  deUvered 
Madian,  and  all  their  camp  into  his  hand.  And  when  Gedeon  had  heard  the 
dream,  and  the  interpretation  thereof,  he  adored,  and  returned  to  the  camp  of 
Israel,  and  said:  Arise,  for  the  Lord  hath  delivered  the  camp  of  Madian  into 
our  hands.    Judges,  7 — 13  to  15. 

Samuel,  after  being  called  four  times,  received  a  revelation.  See  1,  Kings, 
whole  of  Chap,  3. 

And  he  (Saul)  consulted  the  Lord:  and  he  answered  him  not,  neither  by 
dreams,  nor  by  priests,  nor  by  prophets,     1,  Kings,  28 — 6, 

But  it  came  to  pass  that  night,  that  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  Nathan, 
saying:  Go,  and  say  to  my  servant  David:  Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Shalt  thou 
build  me  a  house  to  dwell  in  ?  2.  Kings.  7 — 4,  5.  See  1.  Paral.  17 — 2,  and 
following  verses. 

And  the  Lord  appeared  to  Solomon  in  a  dream  by  night,  saying:  Ask 
what  thou  wilt  that  I  should  give  thee,  3,  Kings,  3 — 5,  See  2,  Paral,  1 — 7, 
and  following  verses. 

If  thou  wilt  frighten  me  with  dreams,  and  terrify  me  with  visions.  Job. 
7—14.    ■ 

God  speaketh  once  and  repeateth  not  the  self  same  thing  the  second  time. 
By  a  dream  in  a  vision  by  night,  when  deep  sleep  falleth  upon  men,  and  they 
are  sleeping  in  their  beds:  then  he  openeth  the  ears  of  men,  and  teaching  in- 
structeth  t;hem  in  what  they  are  to  learn.     Ibid.  33 —  4  to  16. 

In  the  second  year  of  the  reign  of  Nabuchodonosor,  Nabuchodonosor  had 
a  dream;  and  his  spirit  was  terrified;  and  his  dream  went  out  of  his  mind. 
Dan.  2 — 1;   see  whole  Chap.,  and  also  for  the  dream  of  Nabuchodonosor, 


240  DREAMS. 

the  whole  of  Chap.  4. 

See  the  whole  of  Chap.  7,  for  Daniel's  vision  of  the  four  beasts  designat- 
ing the  four  kingdoms,  etc.     See  also  the  whole  of  Chapter  8. 

So  he  armed  every  one  of  them,  not  with  defence  of  shield  and  spear,  but 
with  very  good  speeches  and  exliortations,  and  told  them  a  dream  worthy  to 
be  believed,  whereby  he  rejoiced  them  all.  Now  the  vision  was  in  this  manner : 
Onias,  who  had  been  high-priest,  a  good  and  virtuous  man.  modest  in  his 
looks,  gentle  in  his  mamiers,  and  graceful  in  his  siieech.  and  exercised  from  a 
child  in  all  virtues,  holding  up  his  hands,  prayed  for  all  the  people  of  the  Jews. 
2.  Mach.  1.5—11,  12. 

But  while  he  thought  on  these  things,  behold,  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  ap- 
peared to  him  in  his  sleep,  sajdng:  Joseph,  son  of  David,  fear  not  to  take  unto 
thee  Mary  thy  wife:  for  that  which  is  conceived  in  her,  ia  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Matth.  1—20. 

And  having  received  an  answer  in  sleep,  that  they  {tlie  Magi)  should  not 
return  to  Herod,  they  went  back  another  way  into  their  own  countiy.  And 
when  they  were  departed,  behold,  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  apijeared  in  sleep  to 
Joseph,  saying:  Arise,  and  take  the  child  and  his  mother,  and  flj-  into  Egypt; 
and  be  there  until  I  shall  tell  thee.  For  it  will  come  to  pass  that  Herod  will 
seek  the  child,  to  destroy  him.     Ibid.  2 — 12,  13. 

And  when  they  had  passed  through  Mysia.  they  went  down  to  Troas: 
and  a  vision  was  shown  to  Paul  in  the  night :  A  man  of  Macedonia  standing, 
and  beseeching  him,  and  saying:  Pass  over  into  ^lacedonia,  and  help  us. 
Acts.  16—8.9. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Paul  in  the  night  by  a  vision:  Fear  not,  but  sjieak, 
and  hold  not  thy  peace,  because  I  am  with  thee:  and  no  man  shall  set  upon 
thee  to  hurt  thee:  for  I  have  much  people  in  this  city.     Ibid.  18—9.  10. 

And  the  night  following,  the  Lord  standing  bj^  him  {Paul},  said:  Be  con- 
stant: for  as  thou  hast  testified  of  me  in  Jerusalem,  so  must  thou  bear  witness 
also  at  Rome.     Ibid.  23—11. 

For  an  Angel  of  God,  whose  I  am,  and  whom  I  serve,  stood  bj'  me  this 
night,  saying:  Fear  not,  Paul;  thou  must  l)e  brought  before  Ce.sar:  and, 
behold,  God  hath  given  thee  all  them  that  sail  with  thee.     Ibid.  27 — 23.  24, 

DreaviH  and   \  inioiis,  which  Conflict  with  the   Doctrines  of  Chrinf  and  the 
Church,  are  to  be  Condemned. 

If  there  rise  in  the  midst  of  thee  a  prophet,  or  one  that  saith  he  hath 
dreamed  a  dream,  and  he  foretell  a  sign  and  a  wonder,  and  that  come  to  ytass 
wliich  he  spoke,  and  he  say  to  thee:  Let  us  go  and  follow  strange  gods,  which 
thou  knowest  not,  and  let  us  sei'^'e  them:  thou  shalt  not  hear  the  words  of 
that  prophet  or  dreamer:  for  the  Lord  your  God  trieth  you,  that  it  may  appeal- 
whether  you  love  him  with  all  your  heart,  and  with  all  your  soul,  or  no. 
Deut.  13—1  to  3.     See  verse  5:  also  Jerem.  27 — 9. 

Tlie  hopes  of  a  man  that  is  void  of  understanding,  are  vam  and  deceitful 
and  dreams  lift  up  fools.  The  man  that  giveth  heed  to  lyiu^  visions,  is  like 
to  him  that  catcheth  at  a  shadow,  and  followeth  after  the  wind.  Eccli. 
34—1,  2.     See  verse  3. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  liosts:  Hearken  not  to  the  words  of  the  prophets 
that  prophesy  to  you  and  deceive  you:  they  speak  a  vision  of  their  own  heart, 
and  not  out  of  the  mouth  of  the  Lord.    Jerem.  23 — 16. 


DRESS.  241 

I  have  heard  what  the  jn-ophet  said,  that  prophesy  Ues  in  my  name,  and 
say:  I  have  dreamed,  I  have  dreanaed.  How  long  shall  this  be  in  the  heart 
of  the  prophets  that  prophesy  lies,  and  that  prophesy  the  delusions  of  their 
own  heart  i  who  seek  to  make  my  people  forget  my  name  through  their 
dreams,  which  they  tell  every  man  to  his  neighbour:  as  their  fathers  forgot 
my  name  for  Baal.  The  prophet  that  hath  a  dream,  let  him  tell  a  dream: 
and  he  that  hath  my  word,  let  him  speak  my  word  with  truth:  what  hath  the 
chaff  to  do  with  the  wheat,  saith  the  Lord.  *  *  Behold  I  am  against  the 
prophets  that  have  Ijing  dreams,  saith  the  Lord:  and  tell  them,  and  cause  my 
people  to  err  by  their  Ij'ing,  and  by  their  wonders:  when  I  sent  them  not,  nor 
commanded  them,  who  have  not  profited  this  people  at  all,  saith  the  Lord. 
Ibid.  23—35  to  28  and  32. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  the  God  of  Israel:  Let  not  your  prophets 
that  are  in  the  midst  of  you,  and  your  diviners  deceive  you:  and  give  no  heed 
to  yoiu"  di'eams  which  you  dream :  for  they  prophesy  falsely  to  you  in  my 
name:  and  I  have  not  sent  them,  saith  Lord.  Ibid.  29—8,9.  See  14— 14;  and 
27—9. 

DRESS. 
Penitential  Dress. 

And  tearing  his  garments,  he  put  on  sackcloth,  mourning  for  his  son  a 
longtime.     Gen.  37—34. 

And  David  said  to  Joab,  and  to  all  the  people  that  were  with  him:  Rend 
your  garments,  and  gird  yourselves  with  sackcloths,  and  mourn  before  the 
funeral  of  Abner.  And  king  David  himself  followed  the  bier.  2.  Kings. 
8—31. 

Let  us  put  sackcloth  on  our  loins,  and  ropes  on  our  heads,  and  go  out  to 
the  king  of  Israel:  perhaps  he  will  save  our  lives.  So  they  girded  sackcloth 
on  their  loins,  and  put  ropes  on  their  heads.     3.  Kings.  20 — 31,  32. 

And  when  Achab  had  heard  these  words,  he  rent  his  garments,  and  put 
hair-cloth  upon  his  flesh,  and  fasted,  and  slept  in  sackcloth,  and  walked  with 
his  head  cast  down.     21 — 27. 

When  the  king  heard  this,  he  rent  his  garments,  and  passed  by  upon  the 
wall.  And  all  the  people  saw  the  hair-cloth  which  he  wore  within  next  to  his 
flesh.     4.  Kings.  6—30. 

And  the  priests  put  on  hair-cloths.     Judith.  4—8. 

So  that  even  they  who  offered  the  holocausts  to  the  Lord,  offered  the  sac- 
rifices to  the  Lord  girded  with  hair-cloths,  and  with  ashes  upon  their  head. 
Ibid.  4—16. 

I  have  sewed  sackcloth  upon  my  skin,  and  have  covered  my  fiesh  with 
ashes.    Job.  16—16. 

But  as  for  me,  when  they  were  troublesome  to  me,  I  was  clothed  with 
hair-cloth.     Psalm.  34 — 13. 

And  I  made  hair-cloth  my  garments.     Psalm.  68 — 12. 

For  this  gird  yourselves  with  hair-cloth,  lament  and  howl.  •  Jerem.  4—8. 
See  Isa.  3—24. 

Gird  thee  with  sackcloth,  O  daughter  of  my  people,  and  sprinkle  thee 
with  ashes.    Jerem.  6 — 26.     See  Joel.  1 — 13  and  18;  and  Jonas.  3—5,  6. 


342  DRUNKENNESS. 

And  the  same  John  had  his  garment  of  camel's  hair,  and  a  leathern  girdle 
about  his  loins.     Matth.  3 — 4.     See  11 — 8  and  21. 

Dress  of  the  Sexes  not  to  be  Interchanged. 

A  woman  shall  not  be  clothed  with  man's  apparel;  neither  shall  a  man 
use  woman's  apparel:  for  he  that  doeth  these  things  is  abominable  before 
God.     Deut.  22—5. 

Abuse  of  Dress. 

(See  Abuse.) 

Dress  of  Women. 

In  like  manner  women  in  decent  apparel,  adorning  themselves  with  mod- 
esty and  sobriety,  and  not  with  plaited  haii',  or  gold,  or  pearls,  or  costly  ar- 
ray; but  as  it  becometh  women  professing  piety,  with  good  works.  1.  Tun. 
3—9,  10. 

The  aged  women,  in  like  mamier,  in  holy  attire.  Titus,  2 — 3. 

Whose  adorning  let  it  not  be  the  outward  plaiting  of  the  hair,  or  the  wear- 
ing of  gold,  or  the  putting  on  of  apparel.  1.  Peter.  3—3.  See  following 
verses. 

DRUNKENNESS. 

(See  also  Gluttony,  and  Fasting,) 

And  Noe,  a  husbandman,  began  to  till  the  ground,  and  planted  a  vme- 
yard.  And  drinking  of  the  wine  was  made  drunk,  and  was  uncovei-ed  in  his 
tent.    Gen.  9—21. 

The  daughters  of  Lot  said:  Come,  let  us  make  liim  drunk  with  wine,  and 
let  us  Ue  with  him,  that  we  may  preserve  seed  of  our  father.  Ibid.  19 — 82. 
See  also  verse  35. 

The  Lord  also  said  to  Aaron:  You  shall  not  drink  wine  nor  anything  that 
may  make  drunk,  thou  nor  thy  sons,  when  you  enter  into  the  tabernacle  of 
the  testimony,  lest  you  die:  because  it  is  an  everlasting  precept  through  yoiur 
generations.     Levit.  10 — 8,  9. 

Then  David  said  to  Urias:  Tarry  here  to-day,  and  to-morrow  I  will  send 
thee  away.  Urias  tarried  in  Jerusalem  that  day  and  the  next.  And  David 
called  him  to  eat  and  to  drink  before  him:  and  he  made  him  drunk:  and  he 
went  out  in  the  evening,  and  slept  on  hia  couch  with  the  servants  of  his  lord; 
and  went  not  down  into  his  house.  2.  Kings.  11 — 12,13.  See  also  1.  Kings. 
25—36. 

And  Absalom  had  commanded  his  servants,  saying:  Take  notice  when 
Amnon  shall  be  dnink  with  wine,  and  when  I  shall  say  to  you:  Strike  him, 
and  kill  him,  fear  not:  for  it  is  I  that  command  you:  take  courage,  and  oe 
valiant  men.     2.  Kings.  13—28. 

But  Holofernes  lay  on  his  bed,  fast  asleep,  being  exceedingly  drunk.  *  * 
And  when  she{Jiuiith)hajd  said  this,she  went  to  the  pillar  that  was  at  his  bed's 
head,  and  loosed  his  sword  that  hung  tied  upon  it.     And  when  she  Iiad  drawn 


DRUNKENNESS.*  343 

it  out,  she  took  him  by  the  hair  of  his  head,  and  said:  Strengthen  me,  O  Lord 
Grod,  at  this  hour.  And  she  struck  twice  upon  his  neck,  and  cut  off  his  head, 
and  took  off  his  canopy  from  the  pillars,  and  rolled  away  his  headless  body. 
Judith.  13—4,  8  to  10. 

Wine  is  a  luxurious  thing,  and  drunkenness  riotous:  whosoever  is  de- 
lighted therewith  shall  not  be  wise.     Prov.  20  -  1.     See  also  3.  Kings.  20 — 16. 

He  that  loveth  good  cheer,  shall  be  in  want:  he  that  loveth  wine,  and  fat 
things,  shall  not  be  rich.     Prov.  21—17.     See  Wisdom.  2—7. 

Be  not  in  the  feasts  of  great  drinkers,  nor  in  their  revellings,  who  contrib- 
ute flesh  to  eat:  because  they  that  give  themselves  to  drinking,  and  that  club 
together,  shall  be  consumed;  and  drowsiness  shall  be  clothed  with  rags.  Prov. 
23—20.  21. 

Who  hath  wo  ?  whose  father  hath  wo  ?  who  hath  contentions  ?  Vv'ho  falls 
into  pits  ?  who  hath  wounds  without  cause  ?  who  hath  redness  of  eyes  V  Surely 
they  that  pass  their  time  in  wine,  and  study  to  drink  off  their  cups.  Look 
not  upon  the  wine  when  it  is  yellow,  when  the  colour  thereof  shineth  in  the 
glass:  it  goeth  in  pleasantly:  but  in  the  end,  it  vidll  bite  like  a  snake,  and  will 
spread  abroad  poison  like  a  basilisk.  Thy  eyes  shall  behold  strange  women: 
and  thy  heart  shall  utter  perverse  things:  and  thou  shalt  be  as  one  sleeping 
in  the  midst  of  the  sea,  and  as  a  pilot  fast  asleep,  when  the  stern  is  lost.  And 
thou  shalt  say:  They  have  beaten  me,  but  I  was  not  sensible  of  pain:  they 
drew  me,  and  I  felt  not,  when  shall  I  awake,  and  find  wine  again  ?  Ibid. 
23 — 29  to  end  of  Chap. 

Give  not  to  kings,  O  Lamuel,  give  not  wine  to  kmgs :  because  there  is  no 
secret  where  drunkenness  reigneth:  and  lest  they  drink  and  forget  judgments, 
and  pervert  the  cause  of  the  children  of  the  poor.  Ibid.  31 — 4,  5. 

Wine  and  women  make  wuse  men  fall  off,  and  shall  rebuke  the  prudent. 
EccU,  19—2. 

Challenge  not  them  that  love  wine:  for  wine  hath  destroyed  very  many. 
Fire  trieth  hard  iron:  so  wine  drunk  to  excess  shall  rebuke  the  hearts  of  the 
proud.  Wine  taken  with  sobriety  is  equal  life  to  men:  if  thou  drink  it  mod- 
erately, thou  shalt  be  sober.  What  is  his  Ufe,  who  is  diminished  with  wine  ? 
What  taketh  away  life  ?  death.  Wine  was  created  from  the  beginning  to 
make  men  joyful,  and  not  to  make  them  drunk.  Wine  drunken  with  mod- 
eration is  the  joy  of  the  soul  and  the  heart.  Sober  drinking  is  health  to  soul 
and  body.  Wine  drvmken  with  excess  raiseth  quarrrels,  and  wrath,  and  many 
ruins.  Wine  drunken  with  excess  is  bitterness  of  the  soul.  The  heat  of 
drunkemiess  is  the  stumbUng-block  of  the  fool,  lessening  strength  and  caus- 
ing wounds.  Rebuke  not  thy  neighbour  in  a  banquet  of  wine:  and  despise  him 
not  in  his  mirth.  Speak  not  to  him  words  of  reproach:  and  press  him  not  in 
demanding  again.     Eccli.  31 — 30  to  end  of  Chap.     See  Psalm  103 — 15. 

Give  strong  drink  pj  them  that  are  sad,  and  wme  to  them  that  are  grieved 
in  mind.  Let  them  drink,  and  forget  their  want,  and  remember  their  sorrow 
no  more.     Prov.  31 — 6,  7. 

By  surfeiting  many  have  perished:  but  he  that  is  temperate,  shall  prolong 
life.     Eccli.  37—34. 

Wo  to  you  that  rise  up  early  in  the  morning  to  follow  drunkenness,  and 
to  drink  till  the  evening,  to  be  inflamed  with  wine.  *  *  Wo  to  you  that  are 
mighty  to  drink  wine,  and  stout  men  at  drunkenness.     Isa.  5 — 11  and  22. 

Come,  let  us  take  wine,  and  be  filled  with  drunkenness:  and  it  shall  be  as 
to-day  so  also  to-morrow,  and  much  more.     Ibid.  56 — 12. 

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344  BRUNKENNESS. 

And  behold,  joy  and  gladness,  killing  calves,  and  slaying  rams,  eating 
flesh,  and  drinking  wine:  Let  us  eat,  and  drink:  for  to-morrow  we  shall  die. 
And  the  voice  of  the  Lord  of  hosts  was  revealed  in  my  ears:  Surely  this  in- 
iquity shall  not  be  forgiven  you  tiU  you  die,  saith  the  Lord  Grod  of  hosts. 
Ibid.  22—13,  14.     See  also  1.  Cor.  15—32. 

Fornication,  and  wine,  and  drimkenness  take  away  the  understanding. 
Osee.  4—11.     See  Ezech,  16—49;  and  Gen.  19—24. 

Awake,  ye  that  are  drunk,  and  weep;  and  mourn  all  ye  that  take  deUght 
in  drinking  sweet  wine:  for  it  is  cut  off  from  yom*  mouth.    Joel.  1 — 5. 

Wme  deceiveth  him  that  drinketh  it.     Habac.  2 — 5. 

And  when  Simon  and  his  sons  had  drimk  plentifully,  Ptolemee  and  his 
men  rose  up,  and  took  their  weajxtns,  and  entered  into  the  banqueting-place, 
and  slew  him,  and  liis  two  sons,  and  some  of  his  servants.     1.  Mach.  16 — 16. 

And  take  heed  to  yourselves,  lest  perhaps  yoiu-  hearts  be  overcharged 
with  surfeiting,  and  drunkenness,  and  the  cares  of  this  life;  and  that  day 
come  upon  you  suddenly.     Luke.  21 — 34. 

Let  us  walk  honestly  as  in  the  day:  not  in  rioting  and  drunkenness,  not 
m  chambering  and  impiuities,  not  in  contention  and  en^'y.    Rom.  13 — 13. 

Nor  the  effeminate,  nor  sodomites,  nor  thieves,  nor  the  covetous,  nor 
drunkards,  norrailers,  nor  extortioners,  shall  possess  the  kuigdom  of  God.  1. 
Cor.  6—10.     Also  Galat.  .5—21. 

And  be  not  drunk  with  wine,  wherein  is  luxiu-y;  but  be  ye  filled  with  the 
Holy  Spirit.     Ephes.  5 — 18. 

Therefore  let  us  not  sleep,  as  others  do:  but  let  us  watch,  and  be  sober. 
For  they  who  sleep,  sleep  in  the  night:  and  they  who  are  dnmk,  are  di-unk  in 
the  night.  But  let  us,  who  are  of  the  day,  be  sober,  having  on  the  breast- 
plate of  faith  and  charity,  and  for  a  helmet,  the  hope  of  salvation.  1.  Thess. 
5— 6  to  8. 

Drunkenness  Provokes  the  Anger  of  God. 

Wo  to  you  that  rise  up  early  in  the  morning  to  follow  dnmkenness.  and 
to  drink  till  the  evening,  to  be  inflamed  with  wine.  *  *  Wo  to  you  that  are 
mighty  to  drink  wine,  and  stout  men  at  drunkenness.  Isa.  5 — 1 1  and  23.  See 
also  Dan.  3 — 2. 

Wo  to  the  crown  of  pride,  to  the  drunkards  of  Ephraim;  and  to  the  feid- 
ing  flower  the  glory  of  his  joy,  who  were  on  the  head  of  the  fat  valley,  stag- 
gering with  wine.  Isa.  28 — 1.  See  above  Joel.  1 — 5;  1  .  Cor.  6 — 10;  Prov. 
23—31,  and  Eccli.  19—2. 

But  these  also  have  been  ignorant  through  wine,  and  through  drunken- 
ness have  erred:  the  priest  and  the  prophet  have  been  ignorant  through 
drunkenness,  they  are  swallowed  up  with  wine;  they  ♦have  gone  astray  in 
drunkenness;  they  have  not  known  him  that  seeth;  they  have  been  ignorant 
of  judgment.    Isa.  28 — 7.    See  above  Osee.  4 — 11. 

Drunkenness  Incites  to  Liist. 

See  above,  Prov.  20 — 1 ;  and  Ephes.  5 — 18. 

Drunkenness  Weakens  the  Facrilties. 

See  Eccli.  19—1. 


DRUNKENNESS.  245 

Drunkenness  Reveals  Secrets. 
See  Prov.  31-^;    Eccli.  16— 11;  and  Habacuc.  2—15, 
Drunkenness  Incites  to  Anger  and  Quarrels. 

See  above,  Prov.  20—1;  and  Chap.  23—29,  30. 

The  day  of  our  king,  the  princes  began  to  be  mad  with  wine:  he  stretched 
out  his  hand  with  scomers.     Osee.  7 — 5. 

Wine  drunken  with  excess  raiseth  quarrels,  and  wrath,  and  many  ruins. 
*  *  Tlie  heat  of  drunkenness  is  the  stumbling-block  of  the  fool,  lessening 
strength  and  causing  wounds.     Eccli.  31 — 38,  40. 

DURATION. 

Duration  of  the  Church. 

{See  Church). 

DUTIES. 

Duties  of  Children. 

{See  Children.) 

Duties  of  Parents. 

{See  Parents.)  » 

EDUCATION  OF  CHILDREN. 

{See  Parents,  Duties  of.) 

EGYPTIAN  BONDAGE. 

Egyptian  Bondage  prefigured  and  begun.  See  Gen.  15 — 13;  Exod.  1 — 1; 
Ibid.  8—1,  2;  Ibid.  13—3;  Acts.  7—17. 

Liberation  from  bondage  promised  and  accomplished.  Gen.  15 — 14  to  16 ; 
Ibid.  47—21;  Ibid.  50—14;  Exod.  3—16;  Ibid.  6—6;  Ibid.  12—37;  Ibid.  13—14; 
Num.  33—1;  Deut.  16 — 1;  Osee.  13—4;  and  Micheas.  6 — 4. 

The  Israelites  Wished  to  Return  to  Egypt. 

Exod.  14—11;  Ibid.  16—3;  Ibid.  17—3;  Num.  11—5;  Ibid.  14—4;  Ibid. 
20—3,  4. 

Egyptian  Plagues.. 
Exod.  7—30.     See  Ibid.   Chapters  7,  8,  9,  10  and  11. 


24Q  EGYPTIAN  BONDAGE. 

Egyptian  Midwives. 

(See  Midwives.) 

ELECTION. 

By  the  counsel  of  Jethro,  Moses  chose  or  elected  judges.  Exod.  18 — 17  to 
25. 

Whomsoever  of  these  I  shall  choose,  his  rod  shall  blossom:  and  I  wiU 
make  to  cease  from  me  the  murmm-rngs  of  the  children  of  Israel,  wherewith 
they  mmmur  against  you.     Num.  17 — 5. 

Moses,  wishing  to  take  revenge  on  tJie  Madianites,  chose  from  among  the 
children  of  Israel  a  thousand  men,  for  war.    Ibid.  31 — 1. 

But  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  chose  me  of  all  the  house  of  my  father,  to  be 
king  over  Israel  for  ever:  for  of  Juda  he  chose  the  princes:  and  of  the  house 
of  Juda,  my  father's  house :  and  among  the  sons  of  my  father,  it  pleased  him 
to  choose  me  king  over  aU  Israel.     1.  Paral.  28 — 4. 

Many  are  calleid,  but  few  are  chosen.  Matth.  20 — 16.  See  Apocal. 
17—16. 

And  when  it  was  day,  he  caUed  his  disciples:  and  he  chose  twelve  of  them^ 
(whom  also  he  named  Apostles).     Luke.  6 — 13. 

And  praying,  they  said:  Thou,  O  Lord,  who  knowest  the  hearts  of  all  men, 
show  which  of  these  two  thou  hast  chosen,  to  take  the  place  of  this  ministry, 
and  apostleship.     Acts.  1 — 24,  25. 

And  they  chose  Stephen,  a  man  full  of  faith  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Ibid.  6—5. 

Separate  me  Saul  and  Barnabas,  for  the  work  whereunto  I  have  taken 
them.     Ibid.  13—2. 

Labour  the  more  that  by  good  works  you  may  make  sure  yovir  calling  and 
election.    2.  Peter.  1 — 10. 

Election  of  Oood  and  Evil. 

And  that  you  may  have  knowledge  to  discern  between  holy  and  imholy, 
between  luiclean  and  clean.     Levit.  10—10. 

Behold,  I  set  forth  in  your  sight  this  day  a  blessing  and  a  curse:  a  blessing, 
if  you  obey  the  conmiandments  of  the  Lord  your  God,  which  I  command  you 
this  day:  a  curse,  if  you  obey  not  the  commandments  of  the  Lord  your  Grod, 
but  revolt  from  the  way  which  now  I  show  you,  and  walk  after  strange  gods 
which  you  know  not.     Deut.  11—26  to  28. 

Consider  that  I  have  set  before  thee  this  day  life  and  good,  and  on  the 
other  hand  death  and  evil.  *  *  I  call  heaven  and  earth  to  witness  tins  day, 
that  I  have  set  before  you  Uf e  and  death,  blessing  and  cursing.  Choose  there- 
fore hfe,  that  both  thou  and  thy  seed  may  live.     Ibid.  30 — 15  and  19. 

Give  therefore  to  thy  servant  an  understanding  heart,  to  judge  thy  peo- 
ple, and  discern  between  good  and  evil.  For  who  shall  be  able  to  judge  this 
people  thy  i^eople  which  is  so  numerous.     3.  Kings.  3 — 9. 

He  hath  set  water  and  fire  before  thee:  sti-etch  forth  thy  hand  to  which 
thou  wilt.  Before  man  is  life  and  death,  good  and  e\Til:  that  which  he  shall 
choose  shall  be  given  him.     Eocli.  16 — 17,  18. 

Wo  to  you  that  call  evil  good,  and  good  evil;  that  put  darkness  for  Ught, 


ENMITY  AND  HATRED.  347 

» 

and  light /or  darkness;  that  put  bitter  for  sweet,  and  sweet  for  bitter.  Isa. 
5—20. 

Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord:  If  thou  will  be  converted,  I  will  convert 
thee,  and  thou  shalt  stand  before  my  face:  and  if  thou  wilt  separate  the 
precious  from  the  vile,  thou  shalt  be  as  my  mouth:  they  shall  be  turned  to 
thee,  and  thou  shalt  not  be  turned  to  them.    Jerem.  15 — 19. 

And  to  this  people  thou  shalt  say:  Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Behold.  I  set 
before  you  the  way  of  life,  and  the  way  of  death.     Ibid.  21 — 8. 

Her  priests  have  despised  my  law,  and  have  defiled  my  sanctuaries:  they 
have  put  no  difference  between  holy  and  profane;  nor  have  distinguished 
between  the  polluted  and  the  clean:  and  they  have  turned  away  their  eyes 
from  my  sabbaths:  and  I  was  profaned  in  the  midst  of  them.     Ezech.  22 — 26. 

Seek  ye  good,  and  not  evil,  that  you  may  live:  and  the  Lord  the  God  of 
hosts  will  be  with  you,  as  you  have  said.     Amos.  5 — 14. 

Which,  when  it  was  filled,  they  drew  out,  and  sitting  by  the  shore,  they 
chose  out  the  good  into  vessels:  but  the  bad  they  cast  forth.     Matth.  13 — 48. 

And  this  I  pray,  that  your  charity  may  more  and  more  abound  in  know- 
ledge, and  in  all  understanding:  that  you  may  approve  the  better  things; 
that  you  may  be  sincere  and  without  offence  unto  the  day  of  Christ,  replen- 
ished with  the  fruit  of  justice,  through  Jesus  Christ,  unto  the  glory  and  praise 
of  God.     Philip.  1—9  to  11. 

Prove  all  things:  hold  fast  that  which  is  good.     1.  Thess.  5 — 21. 

ENEMY. 
Enemies  not  to  he  Contemned. 

And  the  Philistine  said  to  David:  Am  I  a  dog,  that  thou  comest  to  me 
with  a  staff  ?  And  the  Philistine  cursed  David  by  his  gods.  1.  Kings.  17 — 43. 
See  3.  Kings.  Chap  20. 

A  Reconciled  Enemy  not  to  he  Rashly  Trusted. 

And  when  David  had  made  an  end  of  speaking  these  words  to  Savd,  Saul 
said:  Is  this  thy  voice,  my  son  David?  And  Saul  lifted  up  his  voice,  and  wept: 
And  yet  Saul  was  meditating  the  death  of  David.     1.  Kings.  24 — 17. 

And  Saul  said:  I  have  sinned;  return,  my  son  David;  for  I  wiU  no  more 
do  thee  harm,  because  my  life  hath  been  precious  in  thy  eyes  this  day:  for  it 
appeareth  that  I  have  done  foolishly,  and  have  been  ignorant  in  very  many 
things.     Ibid.  26—21. 

Love  of  Enemies. 
{See  Love.) 

ENGAGEMENTS. 

{See  Contracts.) 

ENMITY  AND.  HATRED. 

{See  also  Envy.) 

After  the  sin  of  our  first  parents,  God  placed  enmity  hetween  the  serpent 


248  •  ENVY. 

and  the  woman,  and  between  the  seed  of  both.    Gren.  3 — 13. 

There  was  a  quarrel  between  the  shepherds  of  Gerara  and  the  shepherds  of 
Isaac  about  a  well,  and  therefore  Isaac  called  the  well  ''Enmity.''  Ibid.  26 — 21. 

Esau  therefore  always  hated  Jacob  for  the  blessing  wherewith  his  father 
had  blessed  him:  and  he  said  in  his  heart:  The  days  will  come  of  the  mourn- 
ing for  my  father,  and  I  will  kill  my  brother  Jacob.     Ibid.  27 — 41. 

And  his  (Joseph's)  brethren  seeing  that  he  was  loved  by  his  father,  more 
than  all  his  sons,  hated  him,  and  could  not  speak  peaceably  to  him.  Ibid.  37 
—4. 

Saul,  seeing  that  the  people  thought  more  of  David  than  of  him,  became 
his  enemy.    1.  Kings.  Chap.  18.     See  2.  Kings.  13—15;  and  Esther.  7—6. 

ENVY. 

(See  also  Enmity.) 

Cain,  impelled  by  envy,  killed  his  brother  Abel.    Gen.  4 — 5.     See  29 — 14. 
Esau  therefore  always  hated  Jacob  for  the  blessing  wherewith  his  father 
had  blessed  him:  and  he  said  in  his  heart:  The  days  will  come  of  the  mourn- 
ing of  my  father,  and  I  will  kill  my  brother  Jacob.     Ibid.  27 — 41. 

And  Rachel,  seeing  herself  without  children,  envied  her  sister,  and  said 
to  her  husband:  Give  me  children,  otherwise  I  shall  die.  Ibid.  30 — 1.  See 
Exod.  1 — 9  and  following  verses. 

Joseph's  brothers  envied  him.     Ibid.  37 — 11. 

Thou  shalt  not  hate  thy  brother  in  thy  heart,  but  reprove  him  openly, 
lest  thou  incur  sin  through  him.     Levit.  19 — 17.     See  Num.  11 — 27. 

If  through  hatred  any  one  push  a  man  or  fling  any  thuig  at  liim  with  ill 
design:  or  being  his  enemy,  strike  him  with  liis  hand,  and  he  die;  the  striker 
shall  be  guilty  of  murder.     Num.  35—20. 

But  if  any  man  hating  his  neighbour  lie  in  wait  for  his  Ufe.  and  rise 
and  strike  him,  and  he  die,  and  he  flee  to  one  of  the  cities  aforesaid,  the  an- 
cients of  his  city  shall  send,  and  take  him  out  of  the  place  of  refuge,  and  shall 
deliver  him  into  the  hand  of  the  kinsman  of  him  whose  blood  was  she<i;  and 
lie  shall  die.     Deut.  19—11,  12. 

Saul  envied  David  because  of  his  popularity.     1.  Kings.  18 — 7.  8. 
Hatred  stirreth  up  strifes:  and  <liarity    cdveiHtli   all  sins.     Prov.  10 — 12. 
Soundness  of  heart  is  the  life  of  the  tlesh:  h>il   cmv  is  the  rottenness  of 
the  bones.     P*rov.  14 — 30. 

Eat  not  with  an  envious  man.  and  desire  not  his  meats.     Ibid.  23 — 6. 
A  man  that  maketh  haste  to  be  rich,  and  envieth  others,  is  ignorant  that 
poverty  will  come  upon  him.     Ibid.  28 — 22. 

Again  I  considered  all  the  lalwurs  of  men :  and  1  remarked  that  their  in- 
dustries are  exposed  tothe.envy<)f  tlicir  neiglilwur:  so  in  this  also  there  is 
vanity  and  fruitless  care.     Eccles.  4 — 4. 

Their  love  also,  and  their  liatred.  and  their  envy  are  all  jjerished;  neither 
have  they  any  part  in  this  world,  and  in  the  work  that  is  done  under  the]|sun. 
Ibid.  9—6. 

But  by  tlie  envj-  of  the  devil,  death  came  into  the  world.   Wisdom.  2 — 24. 
Neither  will  I  go  with  consuming  envy:  for  such  a  man  shall  not  be  par- 
taker of  wisdom.     Ibid,  6 — 25. 

Instead  of  a  friend  become  not  an  enemy  to  thy  neighbour:  for  an  evil 


ERROR.  249' 

man  shall  inherit  reproach  and  shame:  so  shall  every  sinner  that  is  envious 
and  double-tongued.     Eccli.  6—1. 

There  is  none  worse  than  he  that  envieth  himself,  and  this  is  the  reward 
of  his  wickedness.     Ibid.  14—6. 

Stretch  not  out  thy  hand  first,  lest  being  disgraced  with  envy  thou  be  put 
to  confusion.     Ibid.  31—16. 

And  when  the  chief  priests  and  the  Scribes  saw  the  wonderful  things  that 
he  did,and  the  children  crying  in  the  temple,  and  saying:  Hosanna  to  the  son 
of  David:  they  were  moved  with  indignation.  Matth.  21—15.  See  Acts. 
5-17,  18. 

For  he  knew  that  through  envy  they  had  delivered  him  up.  Matth. 
27—18.     See  John.  12—4,  and  Acts.  7—54. 

Let  us  walk  honestly  as  in  the  day:  not  in  rioting  and  drunkenness,  not 
in  chambering  and  impurities,  not  in  contention  and  envy.     Rom.  13—13. 

Let  us  not  become  desirous  of  vain-glory)  provoking  one  another,  envy- 
ing one  another.     Galat.  5 — 26.     See  also  verses  15  and  19. 

Some,  indeed,  even  out  of  envy  and  contention;  but  some  also  for  good 
will  preach  Christ.     Philip.  1—15.     See  1.  Tim.  6—4. 

But  if  you  have  bitter  zeal, and  there  be  contentions  in  your  hearts;  glory 
not,  and  be  not  liars  against  the  truth.     James.  3 — 14. 

You  covet,  and  have  not:  you  kill,  and  envy,  and  cannot  obtain:  you con- 
tend,and  war:  and  you  have  not.because  you  ask  not.  Ibid.  4 — 2.  See  verse  5. 

Wherefore,  laying  aside  all  malice,  and  all  guile,  and  dissimulations,  and 
envies,  and  all  detractions, as  new-born  infants,  desire  the  rational  milk  with- 
out guile;  that  thereby  you  may  grow  unto  salvation.     1.  Peter.  2 — 1,  2. 

If  any  man  say,  I  love  God,  and  hateth  his  brother,  he  is  a  liar.  1.  John. 
4—20. 

Envy  Provokes  God. 

He  that  rejoiceth  at  another  man's  ruin,  shall  not  be  unpunished.  Prov. 
17—5. 

When  thy  enemy  shall  fall,  be  not  glad:  and  in  his  ruin  let  not  thy  heart 
rejoice:  lest  the  Lord  see,  and  it  displease  him,  and  he  turn  away  his  wrath 
from  him.    Ibid.  24—17,  18. 

A  man,  that  maketh  haste  to  be  rich,  and  envieth  others,  is  ignorant  that 
poverty  shall  come  upon  him .    Ibid.  28—22. 

Neither  will  I  go  with  consuming  envy:  for  such  a  man  shall  not  be  par- 
taker of  wisdom.     Wisdom.  6 — 25. 

EQUITY. 

{See  Justice.) 

ERROR. 

They  shall  grope  as  in  the  dark,  and  not  in  the  light,  and  he  shall  make 
them  stagger  like  men  that  are  drunk.     Job.  12 — 25. 

And  I  said:  These  always  err  in  their  hearts.     Psalm.  94 — 10. 

They  wandered  in  a  wilderness.  *  *  And  he  caused  them  to  wander 
where  there  was  no  passing.     Psalm.  106 — 4  and  40. 


250  EUCHARIST. 

I  have  gone  astray  like  a  sheep  that  is  lost.    Psalm.  118—176. 

They  err  that  work  evil.     Prov.  14—22. 

And  all  things  that  are  done,  God  will  bring  into  judgment  for  every  error, 
whether  it  be  good  or  evil.    Eccles.  12 — 14, 

All  we  like  sheep  have  gone  astray,  every  one  hath  turned  aside  into  his 
own  way:  and  the  Lord  hath  laid  on  him  the  iniquity  of  us  all.     Isa.  53—6. 

And  when  the  prophet  shall  err,  and  speak  a  word:  I  the  Lord  have  de- 
ceived that  prophet:  and  I  wiU  stretch  forth  my  hand  upon  him,  and  wiU  cut 
him  off  from  the  midst  of  my  people  Israel.  Ezech.  14—9.  See  Matth. 
23—29. 

ETERNITY  OF  HELL. 

{See  Hell.) 

EUCHARIST. 

The  Eucharist  Prophesied. 

For  from  the  rising  of  the  sun  even  to  the  going  down,  my  name  is  great 
among  the  Gentiles:  and  in  every  place  there  is  sacrifice,  and  there  is  offered 
to  my  name  a  clean  oblation:  for  my  name  is  great  among  the  Gentiles,  saith 
the  Lord  of  hosts.    Malach,  1—11. 

Hie  EucJiarist  Prefigured. 

And  when  the  children  of  Israel  saw  it,  they  said  one  to  another,  Manhu  ? 
■which  signifieth:  What  is  this  ?  for  they  knew  not  what  it  was.  And  Moses 
said  to  them:  This  is  the  bread,  which  the  Lord  hath  given  you  to  eat.  Exod. 
16—15. 

The  Eucharist  Promised. 

Then  Jesus  said  to  them:  Amen,  amen,  I  say  to  you:  Moses  gave  you  not 
bread  from  heaven;  but  my  Father  giveth  you  the  true  bread  from  heaven. 
For  the  bread  of  God  is  that  which  cometh  down  from  heaven, and  giveth  Ufe 
to  the  world.  Then  they  said  to  him:  Lord,  give  us  always  this  bread.  And 
Jesus  said  to  them:  I  am  the  bread  of  Ufe:  he  that  cometh  to  me,  shall  not 
himger:  and  he  that  believeth  in  me,  shall  never  thirst.  But  I  said  to  you, 
that  you  also  have  seen  me,  and  you  believe  not.  All  that  the  Father  giveth 
me,  shall  come  to  me:  and  him  that  cometh  to  me,I  will  not  cast  out:  because 
I  came  down  from  heaven,  not  to  do  my  own  will,  but  the  will  of  him  that 
sent  me.  Now  this  is  the  will  of  him  that  sent  me,  the  Father:  that  all  that 
he  hath  given  me,  I  lose  not  thereof,  but  raise  it  up  again  at  the  last  day.  And 
this  is  the  will  of  my  Father  who  sent  me:  that  every  one  who  seeth  the  Son, 
and  believeth  in  him,  may  have  everlasting  life;  and  I  will  raise  him  up  at 
the  last  day.  The  Jews  then  murmured  at  him,  because  he  had  said:  I  am 
the  living  bread  which  came  down  from  heaven.  And  they  said:  Is  not  this 
Jesus  the  son  of  Joseph,  whose  father  and  mother  we  know  ?  How  then  saith 
he,  I  came  down  from  heaven  ?  Jesus  therefore  answered,  and  said  to  them: 
Murmur  not  among  yourselves.  No  man  can  come  to  me,  except  the  Father, 
who  hath  sent  me,  draw  him:  and  I  will  raise  him  up  at  the  last  day.     It  is 


EUCHAEIST.  251 

written  in  the  prophets:  And  they  shall  all  be  taught  of  God.  Every  one  that 
hath  heard  of  the  Father,  and  hath  learned,  cometh  to  me.  Not  that  any 
man  hath  seen  the  Father,  but  he  who  is  of  God,  he  hath  seen  the  Father. 
Amen,  amen,  I  say  unto  you:  He  that  believeth  in  me,  hath  everlasting  life.  I 
am  the  bread  of  life.  Your  fathers  did  eat  manna  in  the  desert:  and  they  died. 
This  is  the  bread  descending  down  from  heaven;  that  if  any  one  eat  of  it,  he 
may  not  die.  I  am  the  living  bread,  which  came  down  from  heaven.  If  any 
man  eat  of  this  bread,  he  shaU  live  for  ever:  and  the  bread  which  I  will  give, 
is  my  flesh  for  the  life  of  the  world.  The  Jews,  therefore,  debated  among 
themselves,  sajdng:  How  can  this  man  give  us  his  flesh  to  eat  ?  Then  Jesus 
said  to  them:  Amen, amen,  I  say  unto  you:  Unless  you  eat  the  flesh  of  the  Son 
of  man,  and  drink  his  blood,  you  shall  not  have  life  in  you.  He  that  eateth 
my  flesh,  and  drinketh  my  blood,  hath  everlasting  life:  and  I  will  raise  him 
up  at  the  last  day.  For  my  flesh  is  meat  indeed:  and  my  blood  is  drink  indeed. 
He  that  eateth  my  flesh,  and  drinketh  my  blood,  abideth  in  me,  and  I  in  him. 
As  the  living  Father  hath  sent  me,  and  I  live  by  the  Father;  so  he  that  eateth 
me,  the  same  also  shall  live  by  me.  This  is  the  bread  that  came  down  from 
heaven.  Not  as  your  fathers  did  eat  manna,  and  died.  He  that  eateth  this 
bread,  shall  live  for  ever.  These  things  he  said  teaching  in  the  synagogue,  in 
Capharnaum.     John.  6—33  to  60. 

The  Eucharist  Instituted. 

And  whilst  they  were  at  supper,  Jesus  took  bread, and  blessed,and  broke, 
and  gave  to  his  disciples;  and  said:  Take  ye,  and  eat:  This  is  my  body.  And 
taking  the  chalice,  he  gave  thanks;  and  gave  to  them, saying:  Drink  ye  all  of 
this.  For  this  is  my  blood  of  the  new  testament, which  shall  be  shed  for  many 
for  the  remission  of  sins.  Matth.  26—26  to  28.  See  Mark.  14 — 22,  and  Luke. 
22—19. 

For  I  have  received  of  the  Lord  that  which  also  I  delivered  to  you,  that 
the  Lord  Jesus,  the  night  in  which  he  was  betrayed,  took  bread,  and  giving 
thanks,  broke,  and  said:  Take  ye,  and  eat:  this  is  my  body  which  shall  be 
delivered  for  you:  do  this  for  the  commemoration  of  me.  In  Uke  manner  al- 
so the  chalice,  after  he  had  supped,  saying:  This  chalice  is  the  new  testament 
in  my  blood:  this  do  ye,  as  often  as  you  shall  drink  it  for  the  commemoration 
of  me.  For  as  often  as  you  shall  eat  this  bread,  and  drink  this  chalice,  you 
shall  show  the  death  of  the  Lord,  until  he  come.  Wherefore  whosoever  shall 
eat  this  bread,  or  drink  the  chalice  of  the  Lord  unworthily,  shaU  be  guilty  of 
the  body  and  blood  of  the  Lord.     1.  Cor.  11—23  to  27. 

The  chalice  of  benediction  which  we  bless,  is  it  not  the  communion  of  the 
blood  of  Christ  ?  A'ud  the  bread  which  we  break,  is  it  not  the  partaking  of 
the  body  of  the  Lord?    Ibid.  10—16. 

The  Eucharist  should  he  Frequently  Received. 

And  they  were  persevering  in  the  doctrine  of  the  apostles,  and  in  the 
communication  of  the  breaking  of  bread,  and  in  prayers.  Acts.  2 — 42.  See 
•20—7;  also  Psalm.  77—24,  25;  Prov.  9—3,  3,  and  Wisdom.  16—20. 

The  Eucharist  under  one  Kind. 
And  it 'came  to  pass,  whilst  he  was  at  table  with  them,  he  took  bread,  and 


352  EVANGELICAL  COUNSELS. 

blessed,  and  brake,  and  gave  to  them.  And  their  eyes  were  opened;  and 
they  knew  him:  and  he  vanished  out  of  their  sight.     Luke.  24—30,  31. 

This  is  the  bread  that  came  down  from  heaven.  Not  as  your  fathers  did 
eat  manna,  and  died.  He  that  eateth  this  bread,  shall  live  for  ever.  John. 
6—59.     See  verses  33,  48,  51,  53,  58. 

And  they  were  persevering  in  the  doctrine  of  the  apostles,  and  in  the 
communication  of  the  breaking  of  bread,  and  in  prayers.     Acts.  2 — 42. 

And  on  the  first  day  of  the  week  when  we  were  assembled  to  break  bread.. 
Ibid.  20—7. 

Whosoever  shall  eat  this  bread,  or  drink  etc.     1.  Cor.  11 — 27. 

The  Euchairut  Adviinistered  by  Christ. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  whilst  he  was  at  table  with  them,  he  {Jesus)  took 
bread,  and  blessed,  and  brake,  and  gave  to  them,    Luke.  24 — 30." 

Administered  by  the  Apostles. 

And  they  were  persevering  in  the  doctrine  of  the  apostles,  and  in  the 
communication  of  the  breaking  of  bread,  and  in  prayers.  Acts.  2 — 42.  See 
20—7,  andl.  Cor.  11-27. 

T?ie  Substance  of  the  Bread  does  not  Remain  after  the  Consecration.    There 
Remains  but  the  Substance  of  the  Body  and  Blood  of 

Christ.     This  is  Transubstantiation.  , 

Take,  and  eat.  This  is  my  body.  Matth.  26—26.  See  Mark.  14—22,  and 
Luke.  22—19. 

I  am  the  living  bread,  which  came  down  from  heaven.  If  any  man  eat 
of  this  bread,  he  shall  Live  for  ever:  and  the  bread  which  I  will  give,  is  my 
flesh  for  the  life  of  the  world.    John.  6—51,  52. 

The  chalice  of  benediction  which  we  bless,  is  it  not  the  communion  of  the 
blood  of  Christ?  And  the  bread  which  we  break,  is  it  not  the  partaking  of 
the  body  of  the  Lord  ?    1.  Cor.  10—16.     See  11—27  to  29. 

The  Ettcharist  to  be  Adored. 

The  poor  shall  eat  and  shall  be  filled;  and  they  shall  praise  the  Lord  that 
seek  him:  their  hearts  shall  live  for  ever  and  ever.  All  the  ends  of  the  earth 
shall  remember,  and  shall  be  converted  to  the  Lord :  and  all  the  kindreds  of 
the  Gentiles  shall  adore  in  his  sight.  For  the  kingdom  is  the  Lord's;  and  he 
shall  have  dominion  over  the  nations.  All  the  fat  ones  of  the  earth  have 
eaten  and  have  adored:  all  they  that  go  down  to  the  earth  shall  fall  before 
him.    And  to  him  my  soul  shall  live.     Psalm.  21 — 27  to  31. 

Exalt  ye  the  Lord  our  God,  and  adore  his  foot-stool,  for  it  is  holy.  Psalm. 
98—5. 

EVANGELICAL  COUNSELS. 

(See  Counael.) 


EVANGELICAL  LIBERTY.  353 

(See  also  Liberty.) 

Then  Jesus  said  to  those  Jews  that  believed  him:  If  you  continue  in  my 
word,  you  shall  be  my  disciples  indeed:  And  you  shall  know  the  truth,  and 
the  truth  shall  make  you  free.  *  *  If,  therefore,  the  Son  shall  make  you 
free,  you  shall  be  free  indeed.     John.  8 — 31,  32,  and  36. 

Being  then  freed  from  sin,  we  have  been  made  servants  of  justice.  Rom. 
6—18. 

For  the  law  of  the  spirit  of  life  in  Jesus  Christ  hath  delivered  me  from  the 
law  of  sin  and  of  death.  *  *  Because  the  creature  also  itself  shall  be 
delivered  from  the  servitude  of  corruption,  into  the  liberty  of  the  glory  of  the 
children  of  God.     Ibid.  8.-2  and  21. 

Now  the  Lord  is  a  spirit :  and  where  the  Spirit  of  the  I^ord  is;  there  is 
liberty.     2  Cor.  3—17. 

For  you,  brethren,  have  been  called  unto  liberty:  only  make  not  liberty  an 
occasion  to  the  flesh;  but  by  charity  of  the  Spirit  serve  one  another.  Galat. 
5—13.     See  1.  Peter  1—18,  and  2  Peter  2—19. 

EVIL. 

Einl  not  to  he  Returned  for  Evil. 

He  that  rendereth  evil  for  good,  evil  shall  not  depart  from  his  house.  Prov. 
17—13. 

Say  not:  I  will  return  evil  (/or  evil):  wait  for  the  Lord  and  he  will  deliver 
thee.     Ibid.  20—22. 

Say  not:  I  will  do  to  him  as  he  hath  done  to  me,  I  will  render  to  every  one 
according  to  his  work.     Ibid.  24 — 29. 

Bless  them  that  persecute  you:  bless  and  curse  not.  *  *  To  no  man 
rendering  evil  for  evil.     Rom.  12 — 14  and  17. 

We  are  reviled,  w^e  are  persecuted,  and  we  suffer  it.     1.  Cor.  4 — 12. 

See  that  none  render  e\al  for  evil  to  any  man:  but  ever  follow  that  which 
is  good  towards  each  other,  and  towards  all  men.     1.  Thess.  5 — 15. 

And  finally,  be  ye  all  of  one  mind,  having  compassion  one  of  another, 
loving  brotherhood, merciful,  modest,humble:  not  rendering  evil  for  evil,  nor 
railing  for  railing,  but  on  the  contrary,  blessing:  for  unto  this  are  you  called, 
that  by  inheritance  you  may  possess  a  blessing.     1.  Peter.  3 — 8,  9. 

The  Evil  of  Suffering  is  from  God. 

I  will  heap  evils  upon  them  (the  Israelites,  on  ncconnt  of  their  ingrati- 
tnde),  and  will  spend  my  arrows  among  them.     Deut.  32 — 23. 

And  they  shall  answer:  Because  they  forsook  the  Lord  their  God,  who 
brought  their  fathers  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  and  followed  strange  gods, 
and  adored  them,  and  worshipped  them:  therefore  hath  the  Lord  brought 
upon  them  all  this  evil.     3.  Kings.  9 — 9. 

And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  Elias  the  Thesbite,  saying:  Hast  thou 
not  seen  Achab  humbled  before  me  ?  therefore,  because  he  hath  humbled  him- 
self for  my  sake,  I  will  not  bring  the  evil  in  his  days;  but  in  his  son's  days 
will  I  bring  the  evil  upon  his  house.     Ibid.  21 — 29. 

Behold,  it  is  written  before  me:  I  will  not  be  silent,  but  I  will  render  and 
repay  into  their  bosom  your  iniquities  and  the  iniquities  of  your  fathers  to- 


254  EVIL. 

gethei".  saith  the  Lord,  who  have  sacrificed  upon  the  mountains,  and  have  re- 
proached nie  upon  the  hills;  and  I  will  measure  back  their  first  work  in  their 
bosom.     Isa.  45 — 6,  7. 

Wherefore  thus  saith  the  Lord :  Behold,  I  will  bring  in  evils  upon  them, 
which  they  shall  not  be  able  to  escape:  and  they  shall  cry  to  me,and  I  will  not 
hearken  to  them.    Jerem.  11 — 11. 

Wherefore  the  Lord  oiu*  Grod  hath  made  good  his  word,  that  he  spoke  to 
us.  and  to  our  judges  that  have  judged  Israel,  and  to  our  kings,  and  to  our 
princes,  and  to  all  Israel  and  Juda:  that  the  Lord  would  bring  upon  us  great 
evils,  such  as  never  happened  under  heaven.     Baruch.  2 — 1,  2. 

Shall  the  trumpet  sound  in  a  city,  and  the  people  not  be  afraid  ?  Shall 
there  be  evil  in  a  city,  which  the  Lord  hath  not  done  ?    Amos.  3 — 6. 

For  she  is  become  weak  unto  good  that  dwelleth  in  bitterness:  for  evil  is 
come  down  from  the  Lord  into  the  gate  of  Jerusalem.     Micheas.  1 — 12. 

Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord:  Behold,  I  devise  an  evil  against  this  family 
{Samaria  and  Jerusalem);  from  which  you  shall  not  withdraw  your  necks; 
and  you  shall  not  walk  haughtily;  for  this  is  a  very  evil  time.     Ibid.  2 — 3. 

Evil  of  Sin  is  not  from  God. 

Thou  shalt  fly  lying.  The  innocent  and  just  person  thou  shalt  not  put  to 
death;  because  I  abhor  the  wicked.     Exod.  23—7. 

Let  the  fear  of  the  Lord  be  with  you,  and  do  all  things  with  diligence:  for 
there  is  no  iniquity  with  the  Lord  our  God,  nor  resi)ect  of  i^ersons,  nor  desire 
of^gifts.    2.  Paral.  19—7. 

For  their  (the  Israelites')  God  hateth  iniquity.    Judith.  5—21. 

Therefore,  ye  men  of  understanding,  hear  me:  far  froin  God  be  wicked- 
ness, and  iniquity  from  the  Almighty.     Job.  34 — 10. 

In  the  moniing  I  will  stand  before  thee,  and  will  see:  becau.se  thou  art  not 
a  God  that  wiliest  iniquity.  Neither  shall  the  wicked  dwell  near  thee:  nor 
shall  the  unjxist  abide  before  thy  eyes.  Thou  hatest  all  the  workers  of  iniquity: 
thou  wilt  destroy  all  that  sj^eak  a  lie.  The  bloody  and  the  deceitful  man  the 
Lord  will  abhor.     Psalm.  5—5  to  7. 

Thou  hast  loved  justice  and  hatedst  iniquity.     Psalm.  44 — 8. 

The  victims  of  the  wicked  are  abominable  to  the  Lord:  the  vows  of  the 
just  are  acceptable.  The  way  of  the  wicked  is  an  abomination  to  the  Lord: 
he  that  followeth  justice  is  beloved  by  him.     Prov.  15 — 8,  9. 

But  to  God  the  Avicked  and  his  wickedness  are  hateful  alike.  Wisdom. 
14—9. 

He  hath  commanded  no  man  to  do  wickedly,  and  he  hath  given  no  man 
license  to  sin.     Eccli.  15 — 21. 

What  shall  we  say  then  ?  Is  there  injustice  with  God  ?  God  forbid.  Rom. 
9—14. 

Let  no  man,  when  he  is  tempted,  say  that  he  is  tempted  of  God:  for  God 
is  not  a  tempter  of  evils:  and  he  tempteth  no  man.  But  every  man  is  tempt- 
ed, being  drawn  away  by  his  own  concupiscence.and  allured.  Jfunes.  1 — 13, 14. 

Evil  to  be  Avoided  and  Oood  Done. 

Be  not  wise  in  thy  own  conceit:  fear  Grod,  tmd  depart  from  evil.  Prov. 
3—7. 


EVIL.  355 

Wash  yourselves,  be  clean,  take  away  the  evil  of  your  devices  from  my 
eyes:  cease  to  do  perversely.  Learn  to  do  well:  seek  judgment,  relieve  the 
oppressed,  judge  for  the  fatherless,  defend  the  widow.     Isa.  1 — 16,  17. 

But  if  the  wicked  do  penance  for  all  his  sins  which  he  hath  committed, 
and  keep  all  my  commandments,  and  do  judgment,  and  justice,  living  he  shall 
live,  and  shall  not  die.  I  will  not  remember  all  his  iniquities  that  he  hath 
done:  in  his  justice  which  he  hath  wrought  he  shall  live.     Ezech.  18-21.  32. 

The  Great  Number  of  Evil  Persons. 

On  account  of  the  wickedness  of  men,  the  deluge  destroyed  all  but  eight  per- 
sons.   See  Gen.  Chap.  6. 

In  the  five  cities  of  the  Sodomites  there  were  not  ten  just  persons  found. 
Ibid.  18—33. 

Of  all  the  brothers  of  Joseph,  there  were  but  two,  Ruben  and  Juda.  wJio 
tried  to  liberate  him.     But  the  wicked  prevailed.    Ibid.  37 — 23  and  26. 

Of  all  the  Israelites,  but  two,  Caleb  and  Josue,  were  found  worthy  to  enter 
into  the  Promised  Land.  Num.  11 — 31,  and  14 — 30.  See  2.  Kings.  Chap.  15; 
3.  Kings.  Chap.  12;  Ibid.  20—10;  Judith.  2-11;  Jerem.  44-15;  1.  Mach.  9—3: 
John.  18  -40,  and  Acts.  28—22. 

Evil  Company  to  be  Avoided. 

Blessed  is  the  man  who  hath  not  walked  in  the  counsel  of  the  ungodly, 
nor  stood  in  the  way  of  sinners,  nor  satin  the  chair  of  pestilence.  Psalm.  1 — 1. 

I  have  not  sat  with  the  council  of  vanity:  neither  will  I  go  in  with  the 
doers  of  unjust  things.  I  have  hated  the  assembly  of  the  malignant;  and 
with  the  wicked  I  will  not  sit.     Psalm  25. — 4,  5. 

My  son,  if  sinners  shall  entice  thee,  consent  not  to  them.     Prov.  1 — 10. 

My  son  fear  the  Lord,  and  the  king;  and  have  nothing  to  do  with  de- 
tractors. For  their  destructions  shall  rise  suddenly:  and  who  knoweth  the 
ruin  of  both?    Ibid.  24—21,  22. 

He  that  is  partaker  with  a  thief,  hateth  his  own  soul:  he  heareth  one 
putting  him  to  his  oath,  and  discovereth  not.     Ibid.  29 — 24. 

Depart  from  the  unjust,  and  evils  shall  depart  from  thee.     Eccli.  7 — 2. 

Go  not  on  the  way  with  a  bold  man,  lest  he  burden  thee  with  his  evils: 
for  he  goeth  according  to  his  own  will;  and  thou  shalt  perish  together  with 
his  folly.  Quarrel  not  with  a  passionate  man,  and  go  not  into  the  desert  with 
a  bold  man:  for  blood  is  as  nothing  in  his  sight;  and  where  there  is  no  help 
he  will  overthrow  thee.     Ibid.  8—18,  19.     See.  Gen.  4 — 8. 

He  that  toucheth  pitch,  shall  be  defiled  with  it:  and  he  that  hath  fellow- 
ship with  the  proud,  shall  put  on  pride.     Eccli.  13 — 1. 

Bear  not  the  yoke  together  with  unbelievers.  For  what  participation 
hath  justice  with  injustice?  Or  what  fellowship  hath  light  with  darkness? 
And  what  concord  hath  Christ  with  Belial  ?  or  what  part  hath  the  faithful 
with  the  unbeliever  ?  And  what  agreement  hath  the  temple  of  God  with 
idols?  For  you  are  the  temple  of  the  living  God:  as  God  saith:  I  will  dwell 
in  them,  and  walk  among  them:  and  I  will  be  their  God;  and  they  shall  be 
my  people.  Wherefore,  Go  out  from  among  them,  and  be  ye  separate,  saith 
the  Lord;  and  touch  not  the  unclean  thing.     2.  Cor.  6 — 14  to  17. 

If  any  man  come  to  you,  and  bring  not  this  doctrine,   receive  him  not 


356  EVIL  TONGUE, 

into  the  house,  nor  say  to  him,  God  save  you.     For  he  that  saith  to  him: 
God  save  you,  communicateth  with  liis  wicked  works.     2  John.  v.  10,  11. 

EVIL  TONGUE. 
An  Evil  Tongtie  to  be  Snaffled. 
{See  also  Deti'oction,  Calumny,  and  Slander.) 

Thou  shalt  not  speak  ill  of  the  gods,  and  the  prince  of  thy  people  thou 
shalt  not  curse.     Exotl.  22 — 28. 

Thou  shalt  not  be  a  detractor  nor  a  whisperer  among  the  i)eople.  Levit. 
19—16. 

Thou  shalt  be  hid  from  the  scourge  of  the  tongue,  and  thou  shalt  not  fear 
calamity  when  it  cometh.    Job.  5 — 21. 

All  the  day  long  thy  tongue  hath  devised  injustice:  as  a  sharp  razor, 
thou  hast  wrought  deceit.     Psalm.  51 — 4. 

They  have  sharpened  their  tongues  Uke  a  seriient:  the  venom  of  asps  is 
under  theii"  lips.     Psalm  139 — 4. 

A  man  full  of  tongue  shall  not  be  established  on  the  earth.  Psahn.  139 
12.     See  Psalm.  5—11,  and  13—3:  also  Rom.  3—13. 

Set  a  watch,  O  Lord,  before  my  mouth:  and  a  door  round  about  my  lips. 
Psalm  140—3. 

Remove  from  thee  a  froward  mouth,  and  let  detracting  Ups  be  far  from 
thee,     Prov,  4 — 24. 

Lying  lips  hide  hatred;  he  that  uttereth  reproach  is  foolish.  In  the  mul- 
titude of  words  there  shall  not  want  sin:  but  he  that  refraineth  his  lips  is  most 
wise.     Ibid.  10—18,  19. 

The  dissembler  with  his  mouth  deceiveth  his  friend.     Ibid.  1 1 — 9. 

For  the  sins  of  the  Ups  ruin  draweth  nigh  to  the  evil  man.     Ibid.  12 — 13. 

The  moutli  of  the  fool  bubbleth  out  folly.  *  *  A  peaceable  tongue 
is  a  tree  of  life:  but  that  which  is  immoderate  shall  crush  the  spirit.  Ibid. 
15-2,  4. 

The  wicked  man  diggeth  evil,  and  m  his  lips  is  a  burning  fire.  A  ijerverse 
man  stirreth  up  quarrels;  and  one  full  of  words  separateth  princes.  Ibid.  16 
—37,  28. 

He  that  is  of  a  perverse  heart,  shall  not  find  good:  and  he  that  perverteth  . 
his  tongue,  shall  faU  into  evil.     Ibid,  17 — 20. 

The  lips  of  a  fool  intermeddle  with  strife;  aiad  his  mouth  provoketh  quar- 
rels, Tlie  mouth  of  a  fool  is  his  destruction:  and  his  lips  aie  the  ruin  of  his 
soul.  The  words  of  the  double-tongued  are  as  if  they  were  harmless;  and 
they  reach  even  to  the  inner  parts  of  the  bowels.     Ibid,  18—6,  7,  8. 

Me<ldle  not  with  him  that  revealeth  secrets  and  walketh  deceitfully,  and 
openeth  wide  his  lips.     Ibid.  20 — 19, 

Swelling  lips  joined  with  a  corrupt  heart,  are  like  an  earthen  ves.sel 
adorned  with  silver  dross.  An  enemy  is  known  by  his  lips,  when  in  his  heart 
he  entertaineth  deceit.  When  he  shall  sjjeak  low.  trust  him  not:  because 
there  are  seven  mLscliiefs  in  his  heart.  He  that  covereth  hatred  deceitfully, 
his  malice  shall  be  laid  open  in  the  public  assembh'    Ibid  21 — 23  to  56. 

Dreams  follow  many  cares:  and  in  many  words  shall  be  found  folly. 
Ek«les.  5 — 2. 


EXAMPLE.  257 

Keep  yourselves  therefore  from  murmuring,  which  profiteth  nothing;  and 
refrain  your  tongue  from  detraction;  for  an  obscure  speech  shall  not  go  for 
nought.     Wisdom.  1 — 11. 

Be  not  called  a  whisperer:  and  be  not  taken  in  thy  tongue  and  confound- 
ed :  For  confusion  and  repentance  is  upon  a  thief,  and  an  e\'il  mark  of  disgrace 
upon  the  double-tongued,  but  to  the  whisperer  hatred  and  enmity  and  re- 
proach.    Eccli.  5 — 16,  17. 

A  hastj'  contention  kindleth  a  fii-e:  and  a  hasty  quarrel  sheddeth  blood:  and 
a  tongue  that  beareth  witness  bringeth  death.  If  thou  blow  the  spark,  it  shall 
burn  as  a  fire:  and  if  thou  spit  upon  it,  it  shall  be  quenched:  both  come  out  of  the 
mouth.  The  whisperer  and  the  double-tongued  is  accursed :  for  he  hath  troubled 
many  that  were  at  peace.  The  tongue  of  a  third  person  hath  disquieted  many, 
and  scattered  tliem  from  nation  to  nation.  It  hath  destroj^ed  the  strong  cit- 
ies of  the  rich,  and  hath  overthrown  the  houses  of  great  men.  It  hath  cut  in 
pieces  the  forces  of  people,  and  undone  strong  nations.  The  tongue  of  a  third 
person  hath  cast  out  valiant  women,  and  deprived  them  of  their  labors.  He 
that  hearkeneth  to  it,  shall  never  have  rest;  neither  shall  he  have  a  friend  in 
whom  he  may  repose.  The  stroke  of  a  whip  maketh  a  blue  mark:  but  the 
stroke  of  the  tongue  will  break  the  bones.  Many  have  fallen  by  the  edge  of 
the  sword:  but  not  so  many  as  have  perished  by  their  own  tongue.  Blessed  is 
he  that  is  defended  from  a  wicked  tongue,  that  hath  not  passed  into  the  wrath 
thereof,  and  that  hath  not  drawn  the  yoke  thereof,  and  hath  not  been  bound 
in  its  bands:  hedge  in  thy  eai's  with  thorns;  hear  not  a  wicked  tongue:  and 
make  doors  and  bars  to  thy  mouth.  Melt  down  thy  gold  and  silver,  and  make 
a  balance  for  thy  words,  and  a  just  bridle  for  thy  mouth:  and  take  heed  lest 
thou  slip  with  thy  tongue,  and  fall  in  the  sight  of  thy  enemies  who  lie  in  wait 
for  thee,  and  thy  fall  be  incurable  unto  death.     Ibid.  28 — 15  to  30. 

Evil  communications  corrujat  good  manners.     1.  Cor.  15 — 33. 

Let  every  man  be  swift  to  hear:  but  slow  to  speak,  and  slow  to  anger. 
James.  1—19;    See  Pro%'.  17—27. 

Even  so  the  tongue  is.  indeed,  a  little  member,  and  boasteth  great  things. 
Behold  how  small  a  fire  kindleth  a  great  wood.  And  the  tongue  is  a  fire,  a 
world  of  iniquity.  The  tongue  is  placed  among  our  members,  which  defileth 
the  whole  body,  and  setteth  on  fii-e  the  wheel  of  our  nativity,  being  set  on  fire 
by  hell.  *  *  But  the  tongue  no  man  can  tame;  a  restless  evil,  full  of  deadly 
poison.  James.  3 — 5,  6,  8. 
,        Detract  not  one  another  my  brethren.     Ibid.  4 — 11. 

EXAMPLE. 
Good  Example. 

But  after  he  is  raised  to  the  throne  of  his  kingdom,  he  shall  copy  out  to 
himself  the  Deuteronomy  of  this  law  in  a  volume,  taking  the  copy  of  the 
priests  of  the  Levitical  tribe.     Deut.   17 — 18. 

By  the  example  I  received  instruction.     Prov.  24 — 32. 

How  good  it  is,  when  thou  art  reproved,  to  show  repentance!  for  so  thou 
shalt  escape  wilful  sin.     Eccli.  20 — 4. 

But  let  this  suffice  in  a  few  words  for  a  warning  to  the  readers.  And  now 
we  must  come  to  the  narration.  Eleazar  one  of  the  chief  of  the  scribes,  a  man 
advanced  in  years,  and  of  a  comely  countenance,  was  pressed  to  open  his 


258  EXAMPLE. 

mouth  to  eat  swine's  flesh.  But  he  choosing  rather  a  most  glorious  death  than 
a  hateful  life,  went  forward  voluntarily  to  the  torment.  And  considering  in 
what  manner  he  was  come  to  it,  patientlj-  bearing,  he  determined  not  to  do 
any  unlawful  thmgs  for  the  love  of  life.  But  they  that  stood  by  being  moved 
with  wicked  pity,  for  the  old  friendship  they  had  with  the  man,  taking  him 
aside,  desired  that  flesh  might  be  brought,  which  it  was  lawful  for  him  to  eat, 
that  he  might  make  as  if  he  had  eaten,  as  the  king  had  commanded,  of  the 
flesh  of  the  sacrifice:  that  by  so  doing  he  might  be  dehvered  from  death:  and 
for  the  sake  of  their  old  friendship  with  the  man  they  did  him  this  courtesy. 
But  he  began  to  consider  the  dignity  of  his  age  and  his  ancient  years,  and  the 
inbred  honour  of  his  grey  head,  and  his  good  hfe  and  convei-sation  from  a 
child:  and  he  answered  without  delay,  according  to  the  ordinances  of  the  holy 
law  made  by  God,  saying  that  he  would  rather  be  sent  into  the  other  world. 
For  it  doth  not  become  our  age,  said  he,  to  dissemble:  whereby  many  young 
persons  might  think  that  Eleazar  at  the  age  of  four-score  and  ten  years,  was 
gone  over  to  the  life  of  the  heathens:  and  so  they  tlu-ough  my  dissimulation, 
and  for  a  little  time  of  a  corruptible  life,  should  be  deceived:  and  hereby  I 
should  bring  a  stain  and  a  curse  upon  my  old  age.  For  though,  for  the  pres- 
ent time,  I  should  be  dehvered  from  the  punishments  of  men,  yet  should  I 
not  escape  the  hand  of  the  Almighty  neitlier  alive  nor  dead.  Wherefore  by 
departing  manfully  out  of  tliis  Ufe,  I  shall  shew  myself  worthy  of  my  old 
age:  and  I  shall  leave  an  example  of  fortitude  to  young  men,  if  with  a  ready 
mind  and  constancy  I  suffer  an  honourable  death,  for  the  most  venerable  and 
most  holy  laws.  And  having  spoken  thus,  he  was  forthwith  carried  to  exe- 
cution. And  they  that  led  him,  and  had  been  a  little  before  more  mild, 
were  changed  to  wrath  for  the  words  he  had  spoken,  which  they  thought  were 
uttered  out  of  arrogancy.  But  when  he  was  now  ready  to  die  with  the  stripes, 
he  groaned,  and  said:  O  Lord  who  hast  the  holy  knowledge,  thou  knowest 
manifestly  that  whereas  I  might  be  delivered  from  death,  I  suffer  grievous 
pains  in  body:  but  in  soul  am  well  content  to  suffer  these  tilings  because  I  fear 
thee.  Thus  did  this  man  die,  leaving  not  only  to  young  men,  but  also  to  the 
whole  nation  ,  the  memory  of  his  death  for  an  example  of  virtue  and  forti- 
tude.    2.  Mach.  6—17  to  31. 

A  city  that  is  set  on  a  mountain  cannot  be  hid.     Neither  do  men  light  a 
candle,  and  put  it  under  a  bushel,  but  uiwn  a  candlestick,  that  it  may  give 
light  to  all  that  are  in  the  house.     Let  your  light  so  sliine  before  men,  that 
they  may  see  your  good  works,  and  glorify  your  Father  who  is  in  heaven.  . 
Matth.    5—14  to  16. 

But  if  thy  eye  be  evil,  thy  whole  body  shall  be  darksome.  If,  therefore, 
the  light  that  is  in  thee  be  darkness,  how  great  will  the  darkneSs  itself  be  ? 
Ibid.  6—23. 

Take  heed  therefore  that  the  light  which  is  in  thee,  be  not  darkness.  Luke. 
11—35.     See  12—35. 

But  he  that  doeth  truth,  cometh  to  the  light,  that  his  works  may  be  made 
manifest,  because  they  are  done  in  God.    John.  3 — 21. 

Render  to  no  man  evil  for  evil:  provide  things  good  not  only  in  the  sight 
of  God,  but  also  in  the  sight  of  men.    Rom.  1^—17.    See  2.  Cor.  8—21. 

Let  every  one  of  you  please  his  neighbour  for  his  good,  unto  edification 
Rom.  15—2. 

Be  ye  followers  of  me,  as  I  also  am  of  Christ.     1.  C!or.  11 — 1. 

Let  all  things  be  done  to  edification.     Ibid.  14—26. 


EXAMPLE.  259 

For  we  are  unto  God  the  good  odour  of  Chi-ist  in  them  who  are  saved,  and 
in  them  who  perish.  To  some,  indeed,  the  odour  of  death  unto  death;  but  to 
the  others  the  odour  of  hfe  to  life.  And  for  these  things  who  is  so  sufficient? 
2  Cor.— 15,  16. 

But  in  all  things  let  us  exhibit  ourselves  as  the  ministers  of  God,  in  much 
patience.     Ibid.  6 — 4. 

Your  emulation  hath  provoked  a  great  many.     Ibid.  9 — 2. 

That  you  may  be  blameless,  and  sincere  children  of  God,  without  re- 
proof, in  the  midst  of  a  depraved  and  perverse  generation;  among  whom 
you  shine  as  lights  in  the  world,  holding  forth  .the  word  of  life  to  my  glory 
in  the  day  of  Christ:  because  I  have  not  run  in  vain,  nor  laboured  in  vain. 
Philip.     2—15,  16. 

Let  your  modesty  be  known  to  all  men.     Ibid.  4 — 5. 

And  that  you  use  your  endeavour  to  be  quiet,  and  that  you  do  your  own 
business,  and  work  with  your  own  hands,  as  we  commanded  you;  and  that 
you  walk  honestly  towards  them  that  are  without;  and  that  you  want  nothing 
of  any  man's.     1.  Thess.  4 — 11. 

From  all  appearance  of  evil,  refrain  yourselves.     Ibid.  5 — 22. 

Let  no  man  despise  thy  youth:  but  be  thou  an  example  of  the  faithful,  in 
word,  in  conversation,  in  chai'ity,  in  faith,  in  chastity.  *  *  Meditate  on 
these  things:  be  wholly  in  these  things;  that  thy  proficiency  may  be  manifest 
to  all.     1.  Tun.  4—12,  15. 

In  all  things  show  thyself  an  example  of  good  works  in  doctrine,  in  in- 
tegrity, in  gravity.  Sound  speech,  imblameable:  that  he,  who  is  on  the  con- 
trary part  may  be  afraid,  having  no  evU  to  say  of  us.     Titus.  2 — 7,  8. 

Who  is  a  wise  man,  and  endued  with  knowledge  among  you  ?  Let  him. 
show,  by  a  good  conversation,  his  woi-k  in  the  meekness  of  wisdom.  James. 
3—13. 

Take,  my  brethren,  for  an  example  of  suffering  evil,  of  labour  and  pa- 
tience, the  prophets,  who  spoke  in  the  name  of  the  Lord.     Ibid.  5 — 10. 

Having  your  conversation  good  among  the  Gentiles;  that  whereas  they 
speak  against  you  as  evil  doers,  considering  you  by  your  good  works,  they 
may  glorify  God  in  the  day  of  visitation.  *  *  For  unto  this  you  have  been 
called:  because  Christ  also  suffered  for  us,  leaving  you  an  example,  that  you 
should  follow  his  steps;  who  did  no  sin,  neither  was  guile  found  in  his  mouth. 
1.  Peter.  2—12,  21,  22. 

Bad  Example,  and  Scandal,  to  he  Avoided. 

If  a  man  open  a  pit,  and  dig  one,  and  cover  it  not,  and  an  ox  or  an  ass  fall 
into  it,  the  owner  of  the  pit  shall  pay  the  price  of  the  beasts:  and  that  which 
is  dead  shall  be  his  own.     Exod.  21 — 33,  34. 

Thou  shalt  not  follow  the  multitude  to  do  evil:  neither  shalt  thou  yield  in 
judgment,  to  the  opinion  of  the  most  part,  to  stray  from  the  truth.  Ibid. 
23—2. 

When  thou  art  come  into  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  give  thee, 
beware  lest  thou  have  a  mind  to  imitate  the  abominations  of  those  nations. 
Deut.  18—9. 

Beware  therefore  that  you  imitate  not  the  doings  of  others,  and  be  afraid, 
and  the  fear  of  them  should  seize  upon  you.  Baruch.  6 — i.  See  Matth.  5 — 
29,  and  Mark.  9—46. 

17 


260  EXCOMMUNICATION. 

But  that  we  may  not  scandalize  them,  go  thou  to  the  sea,  and  cast  m  a 
hook,  and  that  fish  which  shall  first  come  up,  take:  and  when  thou  hast  open- 
ed its  mouth,  thou  shalt  find  a  stater:  take  that,  and  give  it  to  them  for  me 
and  thee.     Matth.  17—26. 

But  he  that  shall  scandalize  one  of  these  little  ones  that  believe  in  me,  it 
were  better  for  him  that  a  mill-stone  were  hanged  about  his  neck,  and  that 
he  were  drowned  in  the  depth  of  the  sea.  Wo  to  the  world  because  of  scan- 
dals. For  it  must  needs  be  that  scandals  come:  nevertheless  wo  to  that  man 
by  whom  the  scandal  cometh.     Ibid.  18—6,  7.     See  Luke.  17 — 2. 

Let  us  not,  therefore,  judge  one  another  any  more:  but  judge  this  rather, 
that  you  put  not  a  stumbling-block,  or  a  scandal  in  j^our  brother's  way.  *  * 
Destroy  not  the  work  of  God  for  meat.  All  things,  indeed,  are  clean:  but  it 
is  evil  for  that  man  who  eateth  with  giving  offence.  It  is  good  not  to  eat 
flesh,  and  not  to  drink  wine,  nor  anythmg  whereby  thy  brother  is  offended, 
or  scandalized,  or  made  weak.  Rom.  14 — 13,20,21.  Seel.  Cor.  8 — 11  and 
18;  2.  Cor.  6—3. 

Examples  of  Chastisement. 

These  curses  shall  light  upon  thee:  The  Lord  make  thee  a  curse,  and  an 
example  for  all  among  his  people:  may  he  make  thy  thigh  to  rot,  and  may 
thy  belly  swell  and  burst  asunder.     Num.  5 — 20. 

And  let  every  provmce  and  city,  that  will  not  be  partaker  of  this  solem- 
nity, perish  by  the  sword  and  by  fire,  and  be  destroyed  in  such  manner  as  to 
be  made  mipassable  both  to  men  and  beasts,  for  an  example  of  contempt  and 
disobedience.     Esther.   16 — 24. 

He  hath  made  me  as  it  were  a  by- word  of  the  people;  and  I  am  an  ex- 
ample before  them.    Job.  17 — 6. 

And  he  that  joineth  himself  to  harlots,  will  be  wicked.  Rottenness  and 
worms  shall  inherit  him;  and  he  shall  be  lifted  up  for  a  greater  example;  and 
his  soul  shall  be  taken  away  out  of  the  number.     EccU.  19 — 3. 

How  is  it  overthrown,  and  they  have  howled?  How  hath  Moab  bowed 
down  the  neck,  and  is  confounded  ?  And  Moab  shall  be  a  derision  and  an  ex- 
ample to  all  roxmd  about  him.     Jerem.  48 — 39. 

And  I  will  cast  abominations  upon  thee,  and  will  disgrace  thee,  and  will 
make  an  example  of  thee.     Nahum.  3 — 6.     See  1.  Mach.  2 — 49. 

And  reducing  the  cities  of  the  Sodomites,  and  of  the  Gomorrhites  into 
ashes,  condemned  them  to  destruction;  making  them  an  example  to  those  that 
should  after  act  wickedly.     2.  Peter.  2—6.     See  Gen.  19—23. 

As  Sodom  and  Gomorrha,  and  the  neighbouring  cities,  in  like  manner 
having  given  themselves  over  to  fornication,  and  going  after  other  flesh,  were 
made  an  example,  suffering  the  punishment  of  eternal  fire.    Jude.  verse  7. 

EXCOMMUNICATION. 
Excommunication  prescribed  by  Christ. 

And  I  will  give  to  thee  the  keys  of  the  kingdom  of  heaven:  And  whatso- 
ever thou  shalt  bind  upon  earth,  it  shall  be  boiuid  also  in  heaven:  and  what- 
soever thou  shalt  loose  uix>n  earth,  it  shall  be  loosed  also  in  heaven.  Matth. 
16—19. 


EXCOMMUNICATION.  261 

And  if  thy  hand,  or  thy  foot,  scandalize  thee,  cut  it  off,  and  cast  it  from 
thee.  It  is  better  for  thee  to  enter  into  life  maimed  or  lame,  than,  having  two 
hands  or  two  feet,  to  be  cast  into  everlasting  fire.     Ibid.  18 — 8.     See  verse  18. 

And  whosoever  shall  scandalize  one  of  these  little  ones  who  oelieve  in  me: 
it  were  better  for  him  that  a  millstone  were  hanged  about  his  neck,  and  he 
were  cast  into  the  sea.  And  if  thy  hand  scandalize  thee,  cut  it  off:  it  is  bet- 
ter for  thee  to  enter  into  life,  maimed,  than,  having  two  hands,  to  go  into 
hell,  into  the  fire  that  cannot  be  quenched.     Mark.  9—41,  42. 

"When  he  had  said  this,  he  breathed  on  them:  and  he  said  to  them:  Receive 
ye  the  Holy  Ghost:  whose  sins  you  shall  forgive,  they  are  forgiven  them:  and 
whose  you  shall  retain,  they  are  retained.    John.  20 — 22,  23. 

Excominunicafion  Inflicted  hy  the  Apostles, 

I,  indeed  absent  in  b&dy,  but  present  in  spirit,  have  already  judged,  as 
though  I  were  present,  him  that  hath  so  done:  in  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  you  being  gathered  together,  and  my  spirit,  with  the  power  of  our 
Lord  Jesus,  to  deliver  such  a  one  to  Satan  for  the  destruction  of  the  flesh,  that 
the  spirit  may  be  saved  in  the  day  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  1.  Cor.  5 — 3  to 
5. 

And  we  charge  you,  brethren,  in  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,that 
you  withdraw  yourselves  from  every  brother  walking  disorderly,  and  not  ac- 
cording to  the  tradition  which  they  have  received  of  us.  *  *  And  if  any 
man  obey  not  our  word  by  this  epistle,  note  that  man,  and  do  not  keep  com- 
pany with  him,  that  he  may  be  ashamed:  yet  do  not  esteem  him  as  an  enemy; 
but  admonish  him  as  a  brother.     2.  Thess.  5 — 6,  14,  15. 

Of  whom  is  Hymeneus  and  Alexander;  whom  I  have  delivered  to  Satan, 
that  they  may  learn  not  to  blaspheme.     1.  Tim.  1 — 20. 

A  man  that  is  a  heretic,  after  the  first  and  second  admonition,  avoid: 
knowing  that  he  that  is  such  a  one,is  subverted  and  sinneth,being  condemned 
by  his  own  judgment.     Titvis.  3—10,  11. 

Excommunication  to  be  Used  for  tlie  Edification  of  the  Church,  and  for  the  Cor- 
rection of  those  who  are  Excommunicated. 

See  above,  2.  Thess.  5—24,  15;  1.  Cor.  5—3;  and  1.  Tim.  1—20. 

Excommunication  practised  hy  the  Pharisees. 

These  things  his  parents  said,  because  they  feared  the  Jews:  for  the  Jews 
had  already  agreed  among  themselves,  that  if  any  man  should  confess  him  to 
be  Christ,  he  should  be  put  out  of  the  synagogue.  *  *  They  answered,  and 
said  to  him:  Thou  wast  wholly  born  in  sins,  and  dost  thou  teach  us?  And  they 
cast  him  out.     John.  9 — 22  and  34. 

However  many  of  the  chief  men  also  believed  in  him:  but  because  of  the 
Pharisees  they  did  not  confess  it,  that  they  might  not  be  cast  out  of  the  syn- 
agogue.    Ibid.  12 — 42. 

They  will  put  you  out  of  the  synagogues:  yea,  the  hour  cometh,  that  who- 
soever killeth  you,  will  think  that  he  doeth  a  service  to  God.     Ibid.  16 — 2. 


262  EYE. 

They  who  Err  grievously  in  Morals  or  Doctrine,  after  being  Admon- 
ished in  Vain,  are  to  be  Excommunicated. 

Cast  out  the  scoffer,  and  contention  shall  go  out  with  him:  and  quarrels 
and  reproaches  shall  cease.     Pro  v.  22 — 10. 

And  if  he  wiU  not  hear  them,  tell  the  chvu-ch.  And  if  he  will  not  hear  the 
church,  let  him  be  to  thee  as  the  heathen  and  the  pubUcan.     Matth.  18 — 17. 

Now  I  beseech  you,  brethren,  to  mark  them  who  cause  dissensions  and 
offences  contrary  to  the  doctrine  which  you  have  learned;  and  avoid  them. 
Rom.  1&— 17.  See  1.  Cor.  5—3,  4;  2.  Cor.  2—8;  2.  Thess.  3—14,  15;  2.  Tim. 
2 — 17,  18;  and  Titus.  3 — 10,  11,  as  above  quoted. 

Excommunicated  Persons  to  be  Avoided. 

See  Matth.  18 — 17;  and  1.  Cor.  Chap.  5;  also  Titus.  3—10,  11,  as  above 
quoted. 

EXERCISE. 

{See  Labour.) 

EXPERIENCE. 

What  doth  he  know,  that  hath  not  been  tried  ?  A  man  that  hath  much 
experience,  shall  think  of  many  things:  and  he  that  hath  learned  many  things, 
shall  show  forth  understanding.  He  that  hath  no  experience,  knoweth  Uttle: 
and  he  that  hath  been  experienced  in  many  things,  multipUeth  prudence. 
EccM.  34—9,  10. 

EXPLANATION. 

Explanation  of  tlie  Holy  Scriptures. 

{See  Bible.) 

EXTREME  UNCTION. 

And  going  forth,  they  preached  that  they  should  do  penance:  and  they 
cast  out  many  devils,  and  anointed  with  oil,  many  that  were  sick,  and  healed 
them.     Mark.  6—12,  13. 

Is  any  man  sick  among  you  ?  Let  him  bring  in  the  priests  of  the  church, 
and  let  them  pray  over  him,  anointing  him  with  oil,  in  the  name  of  the  Lord: 
and  the  prayer  of  faith  shall  save  the  sick  man:  and  the  Lord  shall  raise  liim 
up:  and  if  he  be  in  sins,  they  shall  be  forgiven  him.    James.  5 — 14. 

EYE. 

Simple  and  Just  Eye. 

Give  to  the  most  High  according  to  what  he  hath  given  to  thee:  and  with 
a  good  eye  do  according  to  the  abiUty  of  thy  hands.    Eccli.  35 — 12. 


EYE.  263 

The  light  of  thy  body  is  thy  eye.  If  thy  eye  be  simple,  thy  whole  body 
-wall  be  lightsome.  But  if  thy  eye  be  evil,  thy  whole  body  shall  be  darksome. 
If,  therefore,  the  hght  that  is  in  thee  be  darkness,  how  great  will  the  dark- 
ness itself  be?    Matth.  6 — 22,  23;  Luke  has  the  same  words.  11 — 34. 

Evil  Eye  taken  for  Envy. 

Is  thy  eye  evil  because  I  am  good  ?    Matth.  20 — 15. 

For  from  within  out  of  the  heart  of  men  proceed  evil  thoughts,  adulteries, 
fornications,  murders,  thefts,  covetousness,  wickedness,  deceit,  lasciviousness, 
an  evil  eye,  blasphemy,  pride,  foolishness.  Mark.  7—21,  22.  See  Matth. 
15—19. 

Evil  Eye  taken  for  Inordinate  Affection. 

For  all  that  is  in  the  world,  is  the  concupiscence  of  the  flesh,  and  the  con 
cupiscence  of  the  eyes,  and  the  pride  of  life:  which  is  not  of  the  Father,  but 
is  of  the  world.     1.  John.  2—16.     See  Matth.  5—29;  Mark.  9—46. 

Wicked  Eye. 

A  man  that  is  an  apostate,  an  unprofitable  man  walketh  with  a  perverse 
mouth.  He  winketh  with  the  eyes;  presseth  with  the  foot;  speaketh  with 
the  finger.  With  a  wicked  heart  he  deviseth  evil:  and  at  all  times  he  soweth 
discord.  To  such  a  one  his  destruction  shall  presently  come:  and  he  shall 
suddenly  be  destroyed,  and  shall  no  longer  have  any  remedy.  Six  things 
there  are,  which  the  Lord  hateth,  and  the  seventh  his  soul  detesteth:  haughty 
eyes,  a  lying  tongue,  hands  that  shed  innocent  blood.     Prov.  6 — 12  to  17. 

There  is  but  one,  and  he  hath  not  a  second,  no  child,  no  brother:  and  yet 
he  ceaseth  not  to  labour;  neither  are  his  eyes  satisfied  with  riches;  neither 
doth  he  reflect,  saying:  For  whom  do  I  labour,  and  defraud  my  soul  of  good 
things  ?  in  this  also  is  vanity,  and  a  grievous  vexation,     Eccles.  4 — 8. 

The  eye  of  the  envious  is  wicked:  and  he  turneth  away  his  face,  and  de- 
spiseth  his  owti  soul.  The  eye  of  the  covetous  man  is  insatiable  in  his  portion 
of  iniquity:  he  will  not  be  satisfied  till  he  consume  his  own  soul,  drying  it  up. 
An  evil  eye  is  towards  evil  things:  and  he  shall  not  have  his  fill  of  bread,  but 
shall  be  needy  and  pensive  at  his  own  table.     Eccli.  14 — 8  to  10. 

Remember  that  a  wicked  eye  is  evil.  What  is  created  more  wicked  than 
an  eye  ?  therefore  shall  it  weep  over  all  the  face  when  it  shall  see.  Ibid. 
31—14,  15. 

Tlie  hght  of  thy  body  is  thy  eye.  If  thy  eye  be  simple,  thy  whole  body 
will  be  lightsome.  But  if  thy  eye  be  evil,  thy  whole  body  shall  be  darksome. 
If,  therefore,  the  light  that  is  in  thee  be  darkness,  how  great  will  the  dark- 
ness itself  be  ?    Matth.  6— 22,  23.     See  Mark  7— 22,  23. 

Eye  of  God,  and  of  the  Son  of  God. 

That  thy  eyes  may  be  open  upon  this  house  night  and  day;  upon  the 
house  of  which  thou  hast  said:  My  name  shall  be  there.     3.  Kings.  8 — 29. 

Behold,  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  on  them  that  fear  him:  and  on  them  that 
hope  in  his  mercy.     Psalm.  32 — 18.     See  Eccli.  15 — 20. 


264  EYE. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  m  evein-  place  behold  the  good  and  the  evil.  Prov. 
15—3.    SeeZach.  4—10. 

O  Lord,  thy  eyes  are  upon  truth.     Jerem.  5 — 3. 

Neither  is  there  any  creature  invisible  in  his  sight:  but  all  tilings  are 
naked  and  open  to  the  eyes  of  him,  to  whom  our  si)eech  is.     Hebr.  4 — 13. 

Because  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  just,  and  his  ears  unto  their 
prayers:  but  the  countenance  of  the  Lord  against  them  that  do  evil  things. 
1.  Peter.  3—12. 

And  his  head,  and  hair,  were  white,  hke  white  wool,  and  as  snow,  and 
his  eyes  were  as  a  flame  of  fire.     Apocal.  1  —14. 

And  to  the  Angel  of  the  church  of  Thyatira  write:  These  things  saith  the 
Son  of  God,  who  hath  eyes  as  a  flame  of  fire,  and  his  feet  like  unto  fine  brass. 
Il)id.  2—18. 

And  his  eyes  were  as  a  flame  of  fire,  and  on  his  head  many  diadems, 
having  a  name  written,  which  no  man  knoweth  but  himself.     Ibid.  19 — 12. 

Eyes  of  the  Angels. 

The  wheels  had  also  a  size,  and  a  height,  and  a  dreadful  appearance:  and 
the  whole  body  was  full  of  eyes  round  about  all  the  four.     Ezech.  1 — 18. 

And  their  whole  body,  and  their  necks,  and  their  hands,  and  their  wings, 
and  the  circles  were  full  of  eyes,  round  about  the  four  wheels.  Ibid.  10 — 12. 
See  Apocal.  4 — 6  and  8. 

And  his  body  was  hke  the  chrysolite,  and  his  face  as  the  appearance  of 
Ughtning,  and  his  eyes  as  a  burning  lamp:  and  his  arms,  and  all  downward 
even  to  the  feet,  like  in  appearance  to  glittering  brass:  and  the  voice  of  his 
word  like  the  voice  of  a  multitude.     Dan.  10 — 6. 

Eyes  to  be  Guarded.  • 

And  the  woman  saw  that  the  tree  was  good  to  eat,  and  fair  to  the  eyes, 
and  delightful  to  behold:  and  she  took  of  the  fruit  thereof,  and  did  eat,  and 
gave  to  her  husband,  who  did  eat.     Gen.  3 — 6. 

The  sons  of  God  seeing  the  daughters  of  men,  that  they  were  fair,  took  to 
themselves  wives  of  all  which  they  chose.    Ibid.  6 — 2. 

Note: — The  sons  of  God.  The  descendants  of  Seth  and  Enos  are  here 
called  sons  of  God  from  their  religion  and  piety:  whereas  the  ungodly  race  of 
Cain,  who  by  their  carnal  affections  lay  grovelling  upon  the  earth,  are  called 
the  children  of  men.  The  unhappy  consequence  of  the  former  marrying  with 
the  latter,  ought  to  be  a  warning  to  Christians  to  be  very  circumspect  m  their 
marriages;  and  not  to  suffer  themselves  to  be  determined  in  choice  by  their 
cai'nal  passions,  to  the  prejudice  of  virtue  or  religion. 

Cham,  for  gazing  on  the  nakedness  of  his  father,  incurred  his  curse.  Ibid. 
9—22,  25. 

And  when  he  (Abraham)  was  near  to  enter  into  Egypt,  he  said  to  Sarai  his 
wife:  I  know  that  thou  art  a  beautiful  woman:  and  that  when  the  Egyptian.s 
shall  see  thee,  they  will  say:  She  is  his  wife:  and  they  will  kill  me,  and  keei> 
thee.     Ibid.  12—11,  12. 

And  Dina  the  daughter  of  Lia  went  out  to  see  the  women  of  that  country. 
And  when  Sichem  the  son  of  Hemor  the  Hevite,  the  prince  of  tl)at  land,  saw 
her,  he  was  in  love  with  her;  and  took  her  away.    Ibid.  84 — 1,  3. 


FAITH.  265 

Juda  sate  Ttmcmar  in  the  crossway  and  sinned.  Ibid.  38 — 15,  16.  See 
•39—7;  also  2.  Kirigs.  11—2;  and  Chap.  13. 

And  when  she  {Judith)  was  come  into  his  presence,  forthwith  Holofei-nes 
was  caught  by  Ms  eyes.    Judith.  10 — 17.    See  12 — 16. 

I  made  a  o(P?enant  with  my  eyes,  that  I  would  not  so  much  as  think  upon 
a  virgin.     .Job.  31 — 1. 

Turn  away  my  eyes  that  they  may  not  behold  vanity.     Psalm.  118 — 37. 

My  son,  give  me  thy  heart:  and  let  thy  eyes  keeji  my  ways.  *  *  Thy 
eyes  shall  behold  strange  women:  and  thy  heart  shall  utter  perv^erse  things. 
Prov.  23-26  and  33.  See  Ecch.  9—5  and  7;  Ibid.  25—28;  Ibid.  41— 25  and  27; 
Ibid.  42—12:  Dan.  13—8,  9;  Matth.  5—27,  28;  2.  Peter.  2—14. 

Eye  of  the  Mind,  or  Intellect. 

He  took  up  his  parable,  and  said:  Balaam  the  son  of  Beor  hath  said:  The 
Toan  hath  said,  whose  eye  is  stopped  up:  the  hearer  of  the  words  of  God  hath 
said,  he  that  hath  beheld  the  vision  of  the  Almighty,  he  that  falieth,  and  so 
Ms  eyes  are  opened.  Num.  24 — 3,  4;  also  verse  15.  See  Psalm.  12 — 4:  13 — 8; 
35—1. 

And  the  Lord  hath  not  given  you  a  heart  to  understand,  and  eyes  to  see, 
ami  ears  that  may  hear,  unto  this  i^resent  day.     Deut.  29 — 4. 

And  he  said:  Go,  and  thou  shalt  say  to  this  people:  Hearing,  hear  and 
understand  not:  and  see  the  vision,  and  know  it  not.  Isa.  6 — 9.  See  Matth. 
13—14;  Luke.  8—10;  Mark.  4—12;   John.  12—40;   Acts.  28—26;   Rom.  11—8. 

That  the  God  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Father  of  glory,  may  give  to 
you  the  Spirit  of  wisdom  and  of  revelation,  in  the  knowledge  of  him:  the 
eyes  of  your  heart  enlightened,  that  you  may  know  what  is  the  hope  of  his 
calling,  and  what  are  the  riches  of  the  glory  of  his  inheritance  in  the  saints. 
Ephes.  1—17,  18. 

Eye  of  Faith. 

While  we  look  not  at  the  things  which  are  seen,  but  at  the  things  which 
are  not  seen.  For  the  things  which  are  seen,  are  temporal:  but  the  things 
which  are  not  seen,  are  eternal.   2.  Cor.  4 — 18.     See  Apocal.  3 — 18, 

FAITH. 

Good  Faith,  should  always  he  Observed. 

Josue  kept  faith  loiththeSabeonites  although  they  deceived  him:  and  they 
answered  them:  We  have  sworn  to  them  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  the  God 
of  Israel;  and  therefore  we  may  not  touch  them.  But  this  we  will  do  to 
them:  Let  their  hves  be  saved,  lest  the  wrath  of  the  Lord  be  stirred  up 
against  us,  if  we  should  be  forsworn.  But  so  let  them  live,  as  to  serve  the 
whole  multitude  in  hewing  wood,  and  bringing  in  water.  Josue.  9—19  to  21. 

Many  men  are  called  merciful:  but  who  shall  find  a  faithful  man?  Prov. 

20—6. 

A  good  man  is  surety  for  his  neighbour:  and  he  that  hath  lost  shame, 
will  leave  him  to  himself.  Forget  not  the  kindness  of  thy  surety:  for  he 
hath  given  his  life  for  thee.     The  sinner  and   the  unclean  fleeth  from  liis 


1366  FAITH. 

surety.  A  sinner  attributeth  to  himself  the  goods  of  his  surety:  and  he  that 
is  of  an  unthankful  mind  will  leave  him  that  deUvered  him.  A  man  is  surety 
for  his  neighbour:  and  when  he  hath  lost  all  shame,  he  shall  forsake  him. 
Evil  suretyship  hath  undone  many  of  good  estate,  and  hath  tossed  them  as  a 
wave  of  the  sea.  It  hath  made  ix)werf ul  men  to  go  from  place  to  place  round 
about;  and  they  have  wandered  in  strange  coimtries.  A  sinner  that  trans- 
gresseth  the  commandment  ot  the  Lord,  shall  fall  into  an  evil  suretyship: 
and  he  that  undertaketh  many  things  shall  fall  into  judgment.  Eccli.  29 — 
18  to  35.     See  43—1. 

He  that  is  unfaithful  dealeth  unfaithfully.    Isa.  81 — 2. 

Dangerous  to  Break  Faith. 

And  shall  he  that  hath  done  thus  prosper,  or  be  saved  ?  and  shall  he  escape 
that  hath  broken  the  covenant  ?  As  I  live,  saith  the  Lord  God:  In  the  place 
where  the  king  dwelleth  that  made  him  king,  whose  oath  he  hath  made  void, 
and  whose  covenant  he  broke,  even  in  the  midst  of  Babylon  shaU  he  die.  *  * 
Forhu  had  despised  the  oath,  breaking  his  covenant;  and  behold,he  hath  given 
his  hand:  and  having  done  f ,  I  these  things,  he  shall  not  escape.  Elzech.  17 
—15,  16,  18. 

Faith  of  Women. 

(See  Women.) 

Living  Faith  which  Worketh  by  Charity  is  Powerful. 

And  entering  into  a  ship,  he  (Jesus)  passed  over  the  water,  and  came 
into  his  own  city.  And  behold,  they  brought  to  him  a  man  sick  of  the  palsy, 
lying  on  a  bed.  And  Jesus,  seeing  their  faith,  said  to  the  man  sick  of  the 
palsy:  Son,be  of  good  heart,thy  sins  are  forgiven  thee.  *  *  But  Jesus  turn- 
ing about,  and  seeing  her,  said:  Take  courage,  daughter:  thy  faith  hath 
made  thee  whole.  And  the  woman  was  made  whole  from  that  hour.  *  * 
And  when  he  was  come  to  the  house,  the  blind  men  came  to  him.  And  Jesus 
saith  to  them:  Do  you  believe  that  I  can  do  this  unto  you  ?  They  say  to  him, 
Yea.  Lord.    Matth.  9—1,  2,  32,  28.  See  Mark.  2—3,  and  Luke.  5—18. 

And  all  things  whatsoever  you  shall  ask  in  prayer,  believing,  you  shall 
receive.    Matth.  21—22. 

He  that  beUeveth,  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved:  but  he  that  believeth 
not,  shall  be  condenuied.    Mark.  16 — 16. 

And  Jesus  said  to  him:  Receive  thy  sight:  thy  faith  hath  made  thee 
whole.     Luke.  18—42. 

But  as  many  as  received  him,  to  tliem  he  gave  power  to  be  made  the  sons 
of  Qod,  to  them  that  believe  in  his  name.    John.  1 — 12. 

That  whosoever  beUeveth  in  him  may  not  perish,  but  may  have  life  ever- 
lastuig.  For  God  so  loved  the  w oi  id,  as  to  give  his  only  begotten  Son;  that 
whosoever  believeth  in  him  may  not  perish,  but  may  have  Ufe  everlasting. 
Ibid.  3-15,  16.     See.  1.  John.  4—9. 

And  Jesus  said  to  them:  I  am  the  bread  of  life:  he  that  cometh  to  me, 
shall  not  hunger:  and  he  that  believeth  in  me,  shall  never  thirst.  John.  6—35. 

He  that  believeth  In  me,  as  the  Scripture  faith, Out  of  his  belly  shall  flow 


FAITH.  267 

rivers  of  living  water.     Ibid.  7 — 38.     See  Deut.  18 — 15. 

Jesus  said  to  her  (Martha):  I  am  the  resurrection  and  the  life:  he  that 
believeth  in  me,  although  he  be  dead,  shall  live:  And  every  one  that  liveth, 
and  believeth  in  me,  shall  not  die  for  ever.  Believest  thou  this  ?  She  saith  to 
him:  Yea,  Lord,  I  have  believed  that  thou  art  Christ,  the  Son  of  the  living 
God,  who  art  come  into  this  world.     John.  11 — 25  to  27. 

Otherwise,  believe  for  the  works  themselves.  Amen,  amen  I  say  to  you, 
he  that  believeth  in  me,  the  works  that  I  do,  he  shall  do  also,  and  greater 
than  these  shall  he  do:  because  I  go  to  the  Father.     Ibid.  14 — 12. 

And  his  name,  through  the  faith  of  his  name,  hath  made  this  man  strong, 
whom  you  have  seen  and  known:  and  the  faith  which  is  by  him  hath  given 
this  perfect  soundness  in  the  sight  of  you  all.     Acts.  3 — 16. 

To  him  (Jesus)  all  the  prophets  give  testimony,  that  through  his  name  all 
receive  remission  of  sins,  who  believe  in  him.  Ibid.  10 — 43.  See  Jerem.  31 — 
85.     Micheas.  7—18. 

And  God  who  knoweth  the  hearts,  gave  them  testimony,  giving  to  them 
the  Holy  Ghost  as  well  as  to  us.  And  made  no  difference  between  us  and 
them,  purifying  their  hearts  by  faith.    Acts.  15 — 8,  9. 

Believe  in  the  Lord  Jesus:  and  thou  shalt  be  saved,  and  thy  house.  Ibid. 
16—31. 

For  I  am  not  ashamed  of  the  Gospel,  for  it  is  the  power  of  God  unto  sal- 
vation to  every  one  that  believeth.     Rom.  1 — 16.     See  3 — 22. 

And  the  Scripture  foreseeing,  that  God  justified  the  Gentiles  by  faith,  told 
unto  Abraham  before.     Galat.  3 — 8.     See  Ephes.  2—7. 

But  without  faith  it  is  impossible  to  please  God.     Hebr.  11 — 6. 

Happiness  of  those  Who  Keep,  and  Unhappiness  of  those  Who  Break,  Faith. 

See  Exod.  Chap.  2  and  3;  2  Paral.  Chap.  24;  3  Kings.  Chap.  3  and  11; 
Dan.  Chap,  6;  Hebr.  4—3. 

Faith  without  Woi'ks  does  not  Justify. 
(See  also  Justification.) 

And  if  I  should  have  prophecy,  and  should  know  all  mysteries,  and  all 
knowledge:  and  if  I  should  have  all  faith,  so  that  I  could  remove  mountains, 
and  have  not  charity,  I  am  nothing.  And  if  I  should  distribute  all  my  goods 
to  feed  the  poor,  and,  if  I  should  deUver  my  body  to  be  burned,  and  have  not 
charity  it  proflteth  me  nothing.     1.  Cor.  13—2,  3. 

For  in  Christ  Jesus,  neither  circumcision  availeth  anything,  nor  uncir- 
cumcision;  but  faith,  which  worketh  by  charity.     Galat.  5—6. 

Do  you  see  that  by  works  a  man  is  justified,  and  not  by  faith  only  ?  James. 
2 — 24.     See  whole  chapter. 

^aith  without  works  is  dead.     Ibid.  2 — 26. 

Faith  itself  is  called  a  Good  Work. 

Being  confident  of  this  very  thing  (says  St.  Paul)  that  he  who  hath  begun 
a  good  work  in  you,  will  perfect  it  unto  the  day  of  Jesus  Christ.   Philip.  1 — 6. 

Necessity  of  Faith. 

Go  about  through  the  streets  of  Jerusalem,  and  see,  and  consider,  and 


368  FAITH. 

seek  in  the  broad  places  thereof,  if  you  can  find  a  man  that  executeth  judg- 
ment, and  seeketh  faith:  and  I  will  be  merciful  unto  it.    Jerem.  5 — 1. 

He  that  beheveth  not,  shall  be  condemned.     Mark.  16 — 16. 

All  that  is  not  of  faith  is  sin.     Rom.  14 — 23. 

In  all  things  taking  the  shield  of  faith,  wherewith  you  may  be  able  to  ex- 
tinguish all  the  fiery  darts  of  the  most  wicked  one.     Ephes.  6 — 16. 

But  without  faith  it  is  impossible  to  please  God.  For  he  that  cometh  to 
God,  must  beheve  that  he  is,  and  is  a  re  warder  of  them  that  seek  hirn.  Hebr. 
li— 6. 

K  you  believe  not — you  shaU  die  in  your  sins.    John.  8 — 24. 

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Faith  is  One. 

Now  I  beseech  you,  brethren, — that  there  be  no  schisms  among  you:  but 
that  you  be  perfect  in  the  same  mind  and  the  same  judgment.     1.  Cor.  1 — 10. 

One  Lord,  one  faith,  one  baptism.  One  God  and  Father  of  all,  who  is  above 
all,  and  through  all,  and  in  us  all.     Ephes.  4 — 5,  6. 

Justification  and  Salvation  are  the  Rewards  of  Living  and  Operative  Faith. 

Abraham  beUeved  Grod,  and  it  was  reputed  to  him  unto  justice.  Gren. 
15—6.     See  Rom.  4—3,  18,  33;  also  Galat.  3—6;  and  James.  2—23. 

He  that  beheveth,  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved:  but  he  that  beheveth 
not,  shall  be  condemned.     Mark.  16 — 16. 

And  blessed  art  thou  that  thou  hast  beheved  (said  St.  Elizabeth  to  the 
Blessed  Virgin),  because  those  things  shall  be  accomplished  that  were  spoken 
to  thee  by  the  Lord.     Luke.  1—45. 

But  he  {Jesus)  said  to  her:  Daughter,  thy  faith  hath  made  thee  whole,  go 
thy  way  in  peace.     Ibid.  8 — 48. 

Amen,  amen  I  say  unto  you,  he  that  heareth  my  word,  and  beheveth  him 
that  sent  me,  hath  everlasting  life;  and  cometh  not  into  judgment,  but  is 
passed  from  death  to  life.     John.  .5 — 24. 

And  this  is  Ufe  everlasting;  that  they  may  know  thee,  the  only  true  €k)d, 
and  Jesus  Christ,  whom  thou  hast  sent.     Ibid.  17—3. 

Be  it  known  therefore  to  you,  men  brethren,  that  through  him  forgive- 
ness of  sins  is  preached  to  you:  and  from  all  the  things,  from  wliich  you  could 
not  be  justified  by  the  law  of  Moses.  In  him  every  one,  who  believeth,  is  jus- 
tified.    Acts.  13—38,  39. 

And  they  said:  Believe  in  the  Lord  Jesus:  and  thou  shalt  be  saved,  and 
thy  house.     Ibid.  16—31. 

Even  the  justice  of  God  by  faith  of  Jesus  Christ,  unto  all  and  upon  all 
them  that  believe  in  him:  for  there  is  do  distinction.     Rom.  3—22. 

Therefore  being  jiustified  by  faith,  let  us  have  peace  with  God  through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ:  By  whom  also  we  have  access  through  faith  into4his 
grace,  wherein  we  stand,  and  glory  in  the  hope  of  the  glory  of  the  sons  of  Go«l. 
Ibid.    5—1,  2. 

That  if  thou  confess  with  thy  mouth  the  Lord  Jesus,  and  beheve  m  thy 
heart  that  God  hath  raisetl  him  up  from  the  dead,  thou  shalt  be  saved.  For, 
with  the  heart,  we  believe  imto  justice:  but,  \sith  the  mouth,  confession  is 
matle  unto  salvation.  For  the  Scripture  saith :  Whoever  believeth  in  him,  shall 
not  be  confounded.    Ibid.  10 — 9  to  11. 


FAITH.  269 

But  indeed  I  esteem  all  things  to  be  but  loss,  for  the  excellent  knowledge 
of  Jesus  Christ  my  Lord:  for  whom  I  have  suffered  the  loss  of  all  things,  and 
count  them  but  as  dung  that  I  msiy  gain  Christ,  and  may  be  found  in  him,  not 
having  my  justice,  which  is  of  the  law,  but  that  which  is  of  the  faith  of  Christ 
Jesus:  the  justice  which  is  of  God  in  faith,     Philip.  3 — 8,  9.     See  Ephes.  2 — 7. 

Wherefore,  it  is  contained  in  the  Scripture:  Behold,  I  lay  in  Sion  a  chief 
corner-stone,  elect  precious:  and  he  that  shall  believe  in  him,  shall  not  be  con- 
founded. To  you,  therefore,  that  believe,  honour:  but  to  them  that  believe 
not,  the  stone  which  the  builders  rejected,  the  same  is  made  the  head  of  the 
corner:  and  a  stone  of  stumbling,  and  a  rock  of  scandal  to  them, who  stumble 
at  the  word,  neither  do  believe  whereunto  also  they  are  set.  1.  Peter.  2 — 6 
to  8.     See  Isa.  28—16;  and  Rom.  9—33. 

For  we  who  have  believed,  shall  enter  into  rest;  as  he  said:  As  I  have 
sworn  in  my  wrath:  If  they  shall  enter  into  my  rest:  and  this  when  the  works 
from  the  foundation  of  the  world  were  finished.     Hebr.    4 — 3. 

Preaching  the  Faith. 

And  I  went  up  according  to  revelation;  and  communicated  to  them  the 
gospel,  which  I  preach  among  the  Gentiles,  but  apart  to  them  who  seemed  to 
be  something;  lest,  perhaps,  I  should  run,  or  had  run  in  vain.     Galat.  2 — 2. 

God  regards  the  Faith  of  the  Gentiles, 

And  I  will  deliver  thee  in  that  day,  saith  the  Lord:  and  thou  shaltnot  be 
given  into  the  hands  of  the  men  whom  thou  fearest:  but  delivering  I  will  de- 
liver thee,  and  thou  shalt  not  fall  by  the  sword:  but  thy  life  shaU  be  saved 
for  thee,  because  thou  hast  put  thy  trust  in  me,  saith  the  Lord.  Jerem.  39 — 
17,  18. 

And  when  he  had  entered  into  Capharnaum,  there  came  to  him  a  centu- 
rion, beseeching  him,  and  saying:  Lord,  my  servant  liethat  home  sick  of  the 
palsy,  and  is  grievously  tormented.  And  Jesus  said  to  him:  I  will  come  and 
heal  him.  *  *  And  Jesus  said  to  the  centurion:  Go;  and  as  thou  hast  believ- 
ed, so  be  it  done  to  thee.  And  the  servant  was  healed  at  the  same  hour.  Matth. 
8—5  to  7,  and  13. 

And  she  said:  Yea,  Lord;  for  the  whelps  also  eat  of  the  crumbs  that  fall 
from  the  table  of  their  masters.  Then  Jesus  answering,  said  to  her:  O  wo- 
man, great  is  thy  faith:  be  it  done  to  thee  as  thon  wilt.  And  her  daughter  was 
cured  from  that  hour.     Ibid.  15—27,  28. 

Which  when  Jesus  heard  (what  the  centurion  had  said),lie  marvelled:  and, 
turning  about  to  the  multitude  that  followed  him,  he  said:  Amen  I  say  to 
you,  I  have  not  found  so  great  faith  even  in  Israel.     Luke.  7 — 9. 

But  a  certain  Samaritan,  bemg  on  his  journey,  came  near  him:  and  seeing 
him,  was  moved  with  compassion;  and  going  up  to  him,  bound  up  his  womids, 
pourmg  in  oil  and  wine;  and  setting  him  upon  his  own  beast,  brought  him  to 
an  inn,  and  took  care  of  him.     Ibid.  10 — 33,  34. 

And  one  of  them,  when  he  saw  that  he  was  cleansed,  went  back,  with  a 
loud  voice  glorifying  God.  And  he  fell  on  his  face  before  his  feet,  giving 
thanks:  and  this  man  was  a  Samaritan.  Ibid.  17 — 15,  16.  See  John.  4 — 47; 
Acts.  8—26,  and  10—1  to  3. 


270  FAITH. 

Faith  taken  for  Fidelity  of  God  in, keeping  his  Promises. 

God  is  not  as  a  man,  that  he  should  lie,  nor  as  the  Son  of  man,  that  he 
should  be  changed.  Hath  he  said  then,  and  will  he  not  do  ?  hath  he  spoken, 
and  will  he  not  fulfil?    Num.  23— 19. 

For  tbe  word  of  the  Lord  is  right,  and  all  his  works  are  done  with  faith- 
fulness.    Psalm.  32 — 4. 

And  justice  shall  be  the  girdle  of  liis  loins:  and  faith  the  girdle  of  liis  reins. 
Isa.  11—5. 

And  I  will  espouse  thee  to  me  in  faith;  and  thou  shalt  know  that  I  am  the 
Lord.     Osee.  2—20. 

For  what  if  some  of  them  have  not  believed  ?  shall  their  unbeUef  make 
the  faith  of  God  without  effect?  God  forbid.    Rom.  3—3. 

Faith  taken  for  Truthfulness  and  Constancy  among  Men. 

Whosoever  shaU  sin,  and  despising  the  Lord,  shall  deny  to  his  neighbour 
the  thing  delivered  to  his  keeping,  which  was  committed  to  his  trust;  or  shall 
by  force  extort  any  thing,  or  commit  oppression;  or  shall  find  a  thing  lost,  and 
denying  it,  shall  also  swear  falsely,  or  shall  do  any  other  of  the  many  things, 
wherein  men  are  wont  to  sin,  being  convicted  of  the  offence,  he  shall  restore. 
Levit.  6— 2  to  4.     See  Gen.  39—16;  and  44—32. 

Keep  fidelity  with  a  friend  in  his  poverty,  that  in  his  prosperity  also  thou 
maj^st  rejoice.  In  the  time  of  liis  trouble  continue  faithful  to  him,  that  thou 
mayst  also  be  heir  with  him  in  his  inheritance.     Eccli.  22 — 28,  29. 

And  they  said  to  Jeremias:  the  Lord  be  witness  between  us  of  truth  and 
faithfulness,  if  we  do  not  according  to  every  thing  for  which  the  Lord  thy 
God  shall  send  thee  to  us.    Jerem.  42 — 5. 

Wherefore  now  continue  still  to  keep  fidelity  towards  us:  and  we  will  re- 
ward you  with  good  things,  for  what  you  have  done  in  our  behalf.  1.  Mach. 
10—27. 

Whereunto  I  am  api^ointed  a  preacher  and  an  apostle  (I  say  the  truth,  I 
lie  not)  a  doctor  of  the  Gentiles  in  faith  and  truth.     1.  Tim.  2—7 

Faith  OS  a  Theological  Virtue. 

For  he  is  foimd  by  them  that  tempt  him  not:  and  he  showeth  himself  to 
them  that  have  faith  in  him.    Wisdom.  1—2. 

(TFTio)  hath  not  wrought  iniquity  with  his  hands,  nor  thought  wicked 
things  against  God:  for  the  precious  gift  of  faith  shall  be  given  to  him,  and  a 
most  acceptable  lot  in  the  temple  of  God.     Ibid.  3 — 14. 

Behold,  he  that  is  unbelieving,  his  soul  shaU  not  be  right  in  himself:  but 
the  just  shall  live  in  his  faith.    Habacuc.  2 — 4. 

And  Jesus  said  to  the  centurion:  Go;  and  as  thou  hast  believed,  so  be  it 
done  to  thee.    And  the  servant  was  healed  at  the  same  hour.    Matth.  8 — 18. 

But  Jesus  turning  about,  and  seeing  her,  said:  Take  courage,  daughter: 
thy  faith  hath  made  thee  whole.  And  the  woman  was  made  whole  from  that 
hour.     Ibid.  9—22.     Also  Mark.  5—34. 

Then  came  the  disciples  to  Jesus  secretly,  and  said:  Wliy  could  not  we 
cast  hinaout?  Jesus  said  to  them:  Because  of  your  unbelief:  for,  amen  I  say 
to  you,  if  you  have  faith  as  a  grain  of  mustard-seed,  you  shall  say  to  this 


FAITHFUL.  271 

mountain:  Remove  from  hence  to  yonder  place;  and  it  shall  remove:  and 
nothing  shall  be  impossible  to  you,     Matth.  17 — 18,  19,     See  Luke,  17 — 6. 

And  when  he  saw  their  faith,  he  said:  Man,  thy  sins  are  forgiven  thee. 
Luke.  5—20,     See  Rom,  4—3, 

Therefore  being  justified  by  faith,  let  us  have  peace  with  God  through  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,     Rom.  5 — 1, 

Faith  withotd  Charity-  is  Dead. 

Not  everv  one  that  saith  to  me,  Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter  into  the  kingdom 
of  heaven:  but  he  that  doeththe  will  of  my  Father,  who  is  in  heaven,  he  shall 
enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Many  will  say  to  me  in  that  day:  Lord, 
Lord,  have  we  not  prophesied  in  thy  name,  and  in  thy  name  cast  out  devils, 
and  done  many  wonderful  works  in  thy  name  ?  And  then  will  I  profess  unto 
them:  I  never  knew  you;  depart  from  me,  you  that  work  iniquity,  Matth.  7 
—21  to  23.    See  25—11;  and  Luke.  6 — i6. 

And  if  I  should  have  prophecy,  and  should  know  all  mysteries,  and  all 
knowledge:  and  if  I  should  have  all  faith,  so  that  I  could  remove  mountains, 
and  have  not  charity,  I  am  nothing.  And  if  I  should  distribute  all  my  goods 
to  feed  the  poor,  and  if  I  should  deliver  my  body  to  be  burned,  and  have  not 
charity,  it  profitethme  nothing.     1.  Cpr,  13 — 2,  3, 

By  which  (Gospel)  also  you  are  saved:  if  you  hold  fast  after  what  manner 
I  preached  to  you,  unless  you  have  beheved  in  vain.     Ibid.  15 — 2. 

For  as  the  body  without  the  spirit  is  dead,  so  also  faith  without  works  is 
dead.     James.  2 — 26. 

Faith  taken  for  Vow. 

Having  damnation,  because  they  have  made  void  then- first  faith.  1.  Tim. 
5—12. 

Faith  Inferior  to  Charity. 

(See  Charity.) 

Faith  Founded  on  the  Veracity  of\  God. 

Believe  in  the  Lord  your  God,  and  you  shall  be  secure:  believe  his  proph- 
ets, and  all  things  shall  succeed  well.     2.  Paral.  20 — 20. 

Abraham  believed  God  and  it  was  reputed  to  him  unto  justice.  Rom. 
4U-3. 

Faith  then  cometh  by  hearing:  and  hearing  by  the  word  of  Clu^ist.  Ibid. 
10—17. 

For  the  weapons  of  our  warfare  are  not  carnal,  but  powerful  through  God 
to  the  destruction  of  fortifications,  subverting  of  counsels,  and  every  height 
that  exalteth  itself  against  the  knowledge  of  God,  ana  bringing  into  captivity 
every  understanding  to  the  obedience  of  Christ.  2.  Cor.  10 — 4,  5.  See.  2. 
Peter.  1—21. 

FAITHFUL. 

The  Faithful. 

God  Saves  the  Faithful  from  the  common  Destruction  of  the  Wicked. 


272  FAITHFUL. 

The  siiis  of  Men  were  the  cause  of  the  delude.  But  Noe  loas  found  just; 
he  was  commUnded  to  build  the  ark  in  which  he  and  his  family  were  saved. 
The  remainder  of  the  race  was  destroyed.     See  Gen.  Chap.  6  and  8. 

Lot  icas  saved,  while  the  Sodomites  were  destroyed.    Gen.  Chap.  19. 

And  I  will  make  the  land  of  Gessen  wonderful  in  that  day,  so  that  flies 
shall  not  be  there:  and  thou  shalt  know  that  I  am  the  Lord  in  the  midst  of  the 
earth.  And  I  will  put  a  division  between  my  people  and  thy  people:  to-mor- 
row shaU  this  sign  be.     Exod.  8 — 32.  23. 

And  the  Lord  wUl  make  a  wonderful  difference  between  the  possessions 
of  Israel  and  the  possessions  of  the  Egyjitians,  that  nothing  at  all  shall  die  of 
those  things  that  belong  to  the  children  of  Israel.  *  *  The  Lord  therefore 
did  this  thing  the  next  day:  and  all  the  beasts  of  the  Egyptians  died:  but  of 
the  beasts  of  the  children  of  Israel  there  died  not  one.  *  *  Only  in  the 
land  of  Gessen.  where  the  children  of  Israel  were,  the  hail  fell  not.  Ibid. 
9—4,  6,  and  26. 

But  if  thou  resist,  and  will  not  let  them  go,  behold,  I  will  bring  in  to- 
morrow the  locusts  into  thy  coasts:  to  cover  the  face  of  the  earth,  that  noth- 
ing thereof  may  appear:  but  that  which  the  hail  hath  left  may  be  eaten:  for 
they  shall  feed  upon  all  the  trees  that  spring  in  the  fields.  And  they  shall  fill 
thy  houses,  and  the  houses  of  thy  servants,  and  of  all  the  Egyptians;  such  a 
niunber  as  thy  fathers  have  not  seen,  *nor  thy  grandfather,  from  the  time 
they  were  first  upon  the  earth,  mitil  this  present  day.  And  he  turned  himself 
away,  and  went  forth  from  Pharao.  *  *  No  man  saw  his  brother,  nor  moved 
himself  out  of  the  place  where  he  was:  but  wheresoever  the  children  of  Israel 
dwelt,  there  was  light.     Ibid.  10-  4  to  6.  and  23. 

But  with  all  the  children  of  Israel  there  shall  not  a  dog  make  the  least 
noise,  from  man  even  to  beast:  that  you  may  know  how  wonderful  a  differ- 
ence the  Lord  maketh  between  the  Egyptians  and  Israel.     Ibid.  11 — 7. 

The  Lord,  speaking  to  Moses  and  Aaron,  said: — Separate  jourselves  from 
among  this  congregation,  that  I  may  presently  destroy  them.  *  *  He  (Moses) 
said  to  the  multitude:  Depart  from  the  tents  of  these  wicked  men,  and  touch 
nothing  of  theirs,  lest  you  be  involved  in  their  sins.  *  *  And  immediately  as 
he  had  made  an  end  of  speaking,  the  earth  broke  asunder  under  their  feet. 
Nvim.  16—21,  26,  31. 

And  I  will  deliver  thee  in  that  day,  saith  the  Lord:  and  thou  shalt  not  be 
given  into  the  hands  of  the  men  whom  thou  fearest:  but  delivering  I  will  de- 
liver thee,  and  thou  shalt  not  fall  by  the  sword :  but  thy  life  shall  be  saved  for 
thee,  because  thou  hast  put  thy  trust  in  me,  saith  the  Lord.  Jerem.  39 — 17,18. 

My  Grod  hath  sent  his  Angel  and  hath  shut  up  the  mouths  of  the  lions,  and 
they  have  not  hurt  me:  forasmuch  as  before  him  justice  hath  been  found  in 
me:  yea  and  before  thee,  O  king.  I  have  done  no  offence.     Dan.  6 — 22. 

And  reducing  the  cities  of  the  Sodomites,  and  of  the  Gomorrhites  into 
ashes, condemned  them  to  destruction;  making  them  an  example  to  those  that 
should  after  act  wickedly:  and  delivered  Lot,  a  just  man  oppressed  by  the  in- 
justice and  lewd  conversation  of  the  wicked.    2.  Peter.  2 — 6.  7. 

The  Faithful  are  Obliged  to  Contribute  to  the  SupjJort  of  their  Pastors,  and 

Pray  for  them. 

(See  Church.) 


FALSE  WITNESSES.  273 

(See  Testimony.) 

FAME. 

(See  Reputation.) 

FAMILIARITY. 

Proper  Familiarity. 

If  thou  be  invited  by  one  that  is  mightier,  withdraw  thyself:  for  so  he 
will  invite  thee  no  more.  Be  not  troublesome  to  him;  lest  thou  be  put  back: 
and  keep  not  far  from  him;  lest  thou  be  forgotten.  Affect  not  to  speak  with 
him  as  an  equal:  and  believe  not  his  many  words:  for  by  much  talk  he  will 
sift  thee,  and  smiling  will  examine  thee  concerning  thy  secrets.  His  cruel 
mind  will  lay  up  thy  words:  and  he  will  not  spare  to  do  thee  hurt,  and  to  cast 
thee  into  prison.     Take  heed  to  thyself.     Eccli.  13 — 12  to  16. 

Improper  Familiarity. 

Withdraw  thy  foot  from  the  house  of  thy  neighbour,  lest  having  his  fill 
he  hate  thee.     Prov.  25—17. 

The  foot  of  a  fool  is  soon  in  his  neighbour's  house:  but  a  man  of  experi- 
ence will  be  abashed  at  the  person  of  the  mighty.  A  fool  will  peep  through 
the  window  into  the  house:  but  he  that  is  well  taught,  will  stand  without.  It 
is  the  folly  of  a  man  to  hearken  at  the  door:  and  a  wise  man  will  be  grieved 
with  the  disgrace.     Eccli.  21 — 25  to  27. 

FAMINE. 

Famine  sometimes  a  Punishment  of  Sin. 

And  there  came  a  famine  in  the  country:  and  Abram  went  down  into 
Egypt,  to  sojourn  there:  for  the  famine  was  very  grievous  in  the  land.  Gen, 
12—10. 

And  when  a  famine  came  in  the  land,  after  that  barrenness  which  had 
happened  in^the  days  of  Abraham,  Isaac  went  to  Abimelech  king  of  the  Pal- 
estines  to  Gerara.     Ibid.  26 — 1. 

For  the  famine  of  Egypt,  see  Ibid.  Chap.  41.  See  also  Chapters  42,43,44, 
45  and  47i 

And  the  children  of  Israel  said  to  them  (Moses  and  ^aron):  Would  to'God 
we  had  die^  by  the  hand  of  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  Egypt,  when  we  sat  over 
the  fleshpots,  and  ate  bread  to  the  full:  why  have  you  brought  us  into  this 
desert,  that  you  might  destroy  all  the   multitude  with  famine  ?  Exod.  16 — 3. 

The^  shall  be  consumed  with  famine:  and  birds  shall  devour  them  with  a 
most  bitter  bite:  I  will  send  the  teeth  of  beasts  upon  them,  with  the  fury  of 
creatures  that  trail  upon  the  ground,  and  of  serpents.  Deut.  32 — 24.  See 
Ruth.  Ciiap.  1. 

And  David  said  to  Gad:  I  am  in  a  great  strait:  but  it  is  better  that  I 
should  fall  into  the  hands  of  the  Lord  (for  his  mercies  are  many)  than  into  the 
hands  of  men.     And  the  Lord  sent  a  pestilence  upon  Israel,  from  the  morn- 


274  FALSE  WITNESSESS. 

ing  unto  the  time  appointed:  and  there  died  of  the  people  from  Dan  to  Ber- 
sabee  seventy  thousand  men.  And  when  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  had  stretched 
out  his  hand  over  Jerusalem  to  destroy  it,  the  Lord  had  pity  on  the  affliction; 
and  said  to  the  Angel  that  slew  the  people:  It  is  enough:  now  hold  thy  hand. 
And  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  was  by  the  threshing  floor  of  Areuna  the  Jebusite. 
2.  Kings.  24—14  to  16. 

If  a  famine  arise  in  the  land,  or  a  pestilence,  or  corrupt  air,  or  blasting, 
or  locust,  or  mildew,  if  then*  enemy  afflict  them  besieging  the  gates,  whatso- 
ever plague,  whatsoever  infirmity,  whatsoever  curse  or  imprecation  shall 
happen  to  any  man  of  thy  people  Israel:  when  a  man  shall  know  the  wound 
of  his  own  heart,  and  shall  spread  forth  his  hands  in  this  house,  then  hear 
thou  in  heaven,  in  the  place  of  thy  dwelling;  and  forgive,  and  do  so  as  to  give 
to  every  one  according  to  his  ways,  as  thou  shalt  see  his  heart,  (for  thou  only 
know  est  the  heart  of  all  the  children  of  men)  that  they  may  fear  thee  all  the 
days  that  they  Uve  upon  the  face  of  the  land,  which  thou  hast  given  to  our 
fathers.     3.  Kings.  8—37  to  40. 

And  there  was  a  great  famine  in  Samaria:  and  so  long  did  the  siege  con- 
tinue, till  the  head  of  an  ass  was  sold  for  fourscore  pieces  of  silver,  and  the 
fourth  part  of  a  cabe  of  pigeons'  dung,  for  five  pieces  of  silver.  4.  Kings. 
6—25.     See  8-1. 

If  evils  faU  upon  us,  the  sword  of  judgment,  or  jjestilence,  or  famine,  we 
will  stand  in  thy  presence  before  this  house,  in  wliich  thy  name  is  called  upon: 
and  we  will  cry  to  thee  in  our  afflictions;  and  thou  wilt  hear  and  save  us. 
2.  Paral.  20-9.     See  6— 28. 

They  shall  not  be  confounded  in  the  evil  time;  and  in  the  days  of  famine 
they  shall  be  filled.     Psalm.  36—19. 

Therefore  is  my  people  led  away  captive,  because  they  had  not  knowledge; 
and  their  nobles  have  perished  with  famine;  and  their  multitude  were  dried 
up  with  thirst.     Isa.  5 — 13. 

When  they  fast  I  will  not  hear  their  prayers :  and  if  they  offer  holocaust  and 
victims,  I  will  not  receive  them:  for  I  will  consume  the  by  them  sword,  and 
by  famine,  and  by  the  pestilence.  *  *  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  concern- 
ing the  prophets  that  prophesy  in  my  name,  whom  I  did  not  send,  that  say: 
Sword  and  famine  shall  not  be  in  this  land:  By  sword  and  famine  shall  those 
prophets  be  consumed.  And  the  people  to  whom  they  prophesy,  shall  be  cast 
out  m  the  streets  of  Jerusalem  because  of  the  famine  and  the  sword,  and  there 
shall  be  none  to  bmy  them:  they  and  their  wives,  their  sons  and  their 
daughters,  and  I  will  pour  out  their  own  wickedness  upon  theto.  Jerem. 
14—12,  15,  16. 

And  if  they  shall  say  unto  thee:  Whither  shall  we  go  forth  ?  thou  shalt 
say  to  them:  Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Such  as  are  for  death,  to  death:  'and  such 
as  are  for  the  sword,  to  the  sword:  and  such  as  are  for  famine,  'to  famine: 
and  such  as  are  for  captivity,  to  captivity.     Ibid.  15 — 2.  ^'"i 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  Behold,  I  will  send  upon  them  thfe  sword, 
and  the  famine,  and  the  pestilence:  and  I  will  make  them  like  bad  figs  that 
cannot  be  eaten,  because  they  are  very  bad.  And  I  will  persecute  them  with 
the  sword,  and  with  famine,  and  with  the  pestilence:  and  I  will  give  them  up 
unto  affliction  to  all  the  kingdoms  of  the  earth;  to  be  a  curse,  and  an  astonish- 
ment, and  a  hissing,  and  a  reproach  to  dJl  the  nations  to  which  I  have  driven 
them  out:  because  they  have  not  hearkened  to  my  words,  saith  the  Lord; 


FAST.  275 

which  I  sent  to  them  by  my  servants  the  prophets  rising  by  night,  aiid  send- 
ing: and  you  have  not  heard,  saith  the  Lord.     Ibid.   29 — 17  to  19. 

Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord:  You  have  not  hearkened  to  me,  in  pro- 
claiming liberty  every  man  to  his  brother,  and  every  man  to  his  friend, 
behold,  I  proclaim  a  hberty  for  you,  saith  the  Lord,  to  the  sword,  to  the  pes- 
tilence, and  to  the  famine:  and  I  will  cause  you  to  be  removed  to  all  the  king- 
doms of  the  earth.     Ibid.  34—17. 

A  third  j)art  of  thee  shall  die  with  the  pestilence,  and  shall  be  consumed 
with  famine  in  the  midst  of  thee:  and  a  tliird  part  of  thee  shall  fall  by  the 
sword  round  about  thee:  and  a  third  part  of  thee  will  I  scatter  into  every 
wind:  and  I  will  draw  out  a  sword  after  them.  *  *  i  the  Lord  have  spoken 
it:  When  I  shall  send  upon  them  the  grievous  arrows  of  famine,  which  shall 
bring  death,  and  which  I  will  send  to  destroy  you:  and  I  will  gather  together 
famine  against  you,  and  I  will  break  among  you  the  staff  of  bread.  And  I 
will  send  in  upon  you  famine,  and  evil  beasts  unto  utter  destruction:  and 
pestilence  and  blood  shall  pass  through  thee,  and  I  will  bring  in  the  sword 
upon  thee;  I  the  Lord  have  spoken  it.  Ezech.  5 — 12,  16,  17.  See  4 — 16;  and 
14—13. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  God:  Strike  with  thy  hand,  and  stamp  with  thy  foot, 
and  say:  Alas,  for  all  the  abominations  of  the  evils  of  the  house  of  Israel:  for 
they  shall  faU  by  the  sword,  by  the  famine,  and  by  the  pestilence.  He  that  is 
far  off  shall  die  of  the  pestilence:  and  he  that  is  near  shall  fall  by  the  sword: 
and  he  that  remaineth,  and  is  besieged,  shall  die  by  the  famine:  and  I  wiU 
accomplish  my  indignation  upon  them.  Ibid.  6—11,12.  See  Joel.  Chap. 
1;  Amos.  4—6;  Aggeus.  1 — 6. 

For  nation  shall  rise  against  nation,  and  kingdom  against  kingdom:  and 
there  shall  be  pestilences,  and  famines,  and  earthquakes  in  places.  Now  all 
these  are  the  beginnings  of  sorrows.     Matth.  24 — 7,  8. 

In  truth  I  say  to  you,  there  were  many  widows  in  the  days  of  Elias  in 
Israel,  when  heaven  was  shut  up  three  years  and  six  months:  when  there  was 
a  great  famine  throughout  all  the  land:  and  to  none  of  them  was  Elias  sent, 
but  to  a  widow  at  Sarepta  of  Sidon.     Luke.  4 — '25,  26. 

Now  there  came  a  famine  over  all  Egypt,  and  Chanaan,  and  great  tribu- 
lation: and  our  fathers  found  no  food.     Acts.  7 — 11. 

Who  then  shall  separate  us  from  the  love  of  Christ  ?  shall  tribulation  ?  or 
distress  ?  or  famine  ?  or  nakedness  ?  or  danger  ?  or  persecution  ?  or  the  sword? 
Rom.  8—35. 

In  this  present  time  let  your  abundance  supply  their  want:  that  their 
abundance  also  may  supply  your  want,  that  there  may  be  an  equality,  as  it 
is  written.     2.  Cor.  8 — 14. 

Therefore  shall  her  plagues  come  in  one  day,  death,  and  mourning,  and 
famine:  and  she  shall  be  burnt  w-ith  fire;  because  God  is  strong,  who  shall 
judge  her.     Apocal.  18—8. 

FAST. 

{See  also  Abstinence,  and  Lent.) 

Ecclesiastical  Fast. 

Prayer  is  good  with  fasting  and  alms,  more  than  to  lay  up  treasures  of 
gold.     Tob.  12—8. 

18 


276  FAST. 

Now  therefore  saith  the  Lord:  Be  converted  to  me  with  all  your  heart,  in 
fasting,  and  in  weeping,  and  mourning.     Joel.  2 — 12. 

And  when  you  fast,  be  not,  as  the  hypocites,  sad:  for  they  disfigure  their 
faces,  that  to  men  they  may  appear  fasting.  Amen  I  say  to  you.  they  have 
received  their  reward.  But  thou,  when  thou  fasteth,  anoint  thy  head,  and 
wash  thy  face.     Matth.  6—16,  17. 

But  the  da5^s  will  come  when  the  bridegroom  shall  be  taken  away  from 
them:  and  then  they  shall  fast  in  those  days.  Mark.  2 — 20.  Also  Luke.  5 — 35. 

And  .she  (Anna)  was  a  widow  until  fourscore  and  four  years;  who  de- 
IKirted  not  from  the  temple,  by  fastings  and  pi-ayers  serving  night  and  day. 
Luke.  2—37. 

And  as  they  were  ministering  to  the  Lord,  and  fasting,  the  Holy  Ghost 
said  to  them:  Separate  me  Saul  and  Barnabas,  for  the  work  to  which  I  have 
taken  them.  Then  thej'  fasting  and  praying,  and  imiK>sing  their  hands  upxKi 
them,  sent  them  away.     Acts.  13 — 2,  3. 

And  when  they  had  ordained  for  them  priests  in  every  church,  and  had 
prayed  with  fasting,  they  commended  them  to  the  Lord,  in  whom  the}-  be- 
lieved.    Ibid.  14—22. 

For  it  hath  seemed  good  to  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  to  us,  to  lay  no  further 
bm'den  upon  you  than  these  necessary  things:  That  you  abstain  from  things 
sacrificed  to  idols,and  from  blood, and  from  things  strangled.  Ibid.  15 — 28.  29. 

But  in  all  things  let  us  exhibit  ourselves  as  the  ministers  of  Grod,  in  much 
patience,  in  tribulation,  in  necessities,  in  distresses,  in  stripes,  in  prisons,  in 
seditions,  in  labours,  in  watchings,  in  fastings.  2.  C!or.  6 — 4,  5.  See  also  11 — 27. 

Merit  of  Fasting. 

And  all  the  people  cried  to  the  Lord  with  great  earnestness:  and  they 
himabled  their  souls  in  fastings,  and  prayers,  both  they  and  their  wives.  Ju- 
dith. 4—7. 

And  she  {Judith)  made  herself  a  private  chamber  in  the  upper  part  of  her 
house,  in  which  she  abode,  shut  up  with  her  maids.  And  she  wore  hair-cloth 
upon  her  loins,  and  fasted  aU  the  days  of  her  life,  except  the  sabbaths,  and 
new-moons,  and  the  feasts  of  the  house  of  Israel.     Ibid.  8—5,  6. 

The  words  of  Jonadab  the  son  of  Rechab,  by  which  he  commanded  his 
sons  not  to  drink  wine,  have  prevailed:  and  they  have  drunk  none  to  this 
day,  because  they  have  obeyed  the  commandment  of  their  father:  but  I  have 
spoken  to  you,  rising  earlj'  and  speaking,  and  you  have  not  obeyed  me.  *  * 
Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  the  God  of  Israel:  There  shall  not  be 
wanting  a  man  of  the  race  of  Jonadab  the  son  of  Rechab,  standing  before 
me  for  ever.    Jerem.  35 — 14  and  19. 

And  he  {Jonas)  caused  it  to  be  proclaimed  and  published  in  Niiiive  from 
the  mouth  of  the  king  and  of  his  princes,  saymg:  Let  neither  men  nor  beasts, 
oxen,  nor  sheep,  taste  any  thing:  let  them  not  feed  nor  drink  water.  *  * 
Who  can  tell  if  Gk>d  will  turn,  and  forgive;  and  will  tuni  away  from  his 
fierce  anger,  and  we  shall  not  perish  ?  And  God  saw  their  works,  that  they 
were  turned  from  their  evil  way:  and  God  had  mercy  with  regard  to  the  evil 
which  he  had  .said  that  he  would  do  to  them:  and  he  did  it  not.  Jonas.  3 — 
7,  9  and  10. 

But  thou,  when  thou  fastest,  anoint  thy  head,  and  wash  thy  face.  Matth. 
6—17. 


FAST.  277 

This  kind  {of  demon)  is  not  cast  out  but  by  praver  and  fasting.  Ibid.  17 
—20.     See  also  Luke.  2—37. 

Fasting  for  the  Dead. 

See  1.  Kings.  31—13;  2.    Kings.  1—12:  1.  Paral.  10—12. 

Examples  of  Fasting. 

And  Moses  entering  into  the  midst  of  the  cloud,  went  up  into  the  mount- 
ain: And  he  was  there  forty  days  and  forty  nights.     Exod.  24—18. 

And  he  (Moses)  was  there  with  the  Lord  forty  days  and  forty  nights:  he 
neither  ate  bread  nor  drank  water  ;and  lie  wrote  upon  the  tables  the  ten  words 
of  the  covenant.     Ibid.  34 — 28. 

Wlien  I  went  up  into  the  mount  to  receive  the  tables  of  stone,  the  tables 
of  the  covenant  which  the  Lord  made  with  you:  and  I  continued  in  the  mount 
forty  days  and  nights,  neither  eating  bread,  nor  drinking  water.  *  *  And  I 
fell  down  before  the  Lord  as  bef ore.f orty  days  and  nights  neither  eating  bread, 
nor  drinking  water,  for  all  your  sins  whicli  you  had  committed  against  the 
Lord,  and  had  i^rovoked  him  to  wrath.     Deut.  9 — 9  and  18. 

Wherefore  all  the  children  of  Israel  came  to  the  house  of  God,  and  sat 
and  wept  before  the  Lord:  and  they  fasted  that  day  till  the  evening;  and 
offered  to  him  holocausts,  and  victims  of  peace-ofiPerings,  and  inquired  of 
him  concerning  their  state.  At  that  time  the  ark  of  the  covenant  of  the 
Lord  was  there.     Judges.  20—26,  27. 

And  they  {the  Israelites)  gathered  together  to  Masphath:  and  they  drew 
water,  and  poured  it  out  before  the  Lord,  and  they  fasted  on  that  day,  and 
they  said  tliere:  We  have  sinned  against  the  Lord.  And  Samuel  judged  the 
children  of  Israel  in  Masphath.     1.  Kings.  7 — 6. 

And  when  all  the  people  came  to  take  meat  with  David,  while  it  was  yet 
broad  day,  David  swore,  saying:  So  do  God  to  me,  and  more  also,  if  I  taste 
bread  or  any  thing  else  before  sun-set.  And  all  the  people  heard,  and  they 
were  pleased:  and  all  that  the  king  did  seemed  good  in  the  sight  of  all  the 
people.     2.  Kings.  3—35,  36. 

And  David  besought  the  Lord  for  the  child:  and  David  kept  a  fast,  and 
going  in  by  himself  lay  upon  the  ground.  Ibid.  12 — 16.  See  2.  Paral.  Chap- 
ter 20. 

And  I  proclaimed  there  a  fast  by  the  river  Ahava,  that  we  might  afflict 
ourselves  before  the  Lord  our  God,  and  might  ask  of  him  a  right  way  for  us 
and  for  oiu- children,  and  for  all  our  substance.     1.  Esdras.  8 — 21.  See  1 — 4. 

Note.  And  I  proclaimed  there  a  fast.  It  is  not  enough  to  part  from 
Babylon,  that  is,  figuratively,  from  sin,  but  we  must  also  do  works  of  pen- 
ance: and  therefore  Esdras  here  proclaimed  an  extraordinary  fast  to  those 
that  were  come  from  captivity.  This  shows  that  fasting  was  commanded  and 
practised  from  the  earliest  times. 

Wilt  thou  kill  me  also,  as  thou  hast  already  killed  seven  husbands  ?  At 
these  words  she  {Sara)  went  into  an  upper  chamber  of  her  house:  and  for 
three  davs  mikI  three  nights  did  neither  eat  nor  drink:  but  continuing  in 
prayer  with  tears  besought  God, that  he  would  deliver  her  from  this  reproach. 
And  it  came  to  pass  on  the  third  day,  when  she  was  making  an  end  of  her 
prayer,  blessing  the  Lord.     Tob.  3 — 10,  11. 


278  FAST. 

And  all  the  people  cried  to  the  Lord  with  gi-eat  earnestness:  and  they 
humbled  then'  souls  in  fastings,  and  prayei-s,  both  they  and  their  wives. 
Judith.  4—7.    See  Esther.    Chapter  4. 

But  as  for  me  when  they  were  troublesome  to  me,  I  was  clothed  with 
liair-cloth.  I  hmnbled  my  soul  \sith  fastuig:  and  my  prayer  shall  be  turned 
into  my  bosom.     Psalm.  34 — 13. 

And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  fifth  year  of  Joakim  the  son  of  Josias  king  of 
Juda,  in  the  ninth  month,  that  they  {Jeremias  and  Bcinich)  proclauned  a 
fast  before  the  Lord  to  all  the  jieople  in  Jerusalem,  and  to  all  the  people  that 
were  come  together  out  of  the  cities  of  Juda  to  Jerusalem.    Jerem.  36 — 9. 

I  ate  no  desirable  bread,  and  neither  flesh  nor  wine  entered  into  my 
mouth;  neither  was  I  anointed  with  ointment:  till  the  days  of  three  weeks- 
were  accomplished.     Dan.  10—3. 

And  the  men  of  Ninive  believed  in  God:  and  they  proclaimed  a  fast,  and 
put  on  sackcloth  from  the  greatest  to  the  least.     Jonas.  3 — 5. 

And  when  he  (Jesm)  had  fasted  forty  days  and  forty  nights,  he  was  af- 
terwards hungry.     Matth.  4 — 2.     See  Mark.  1 — 12  and  Luke.  4 — 1.  2. 

Then  came  to  him  the  disciples  of  John,  saying:  Why  do  we  and  the 
Pharisees  fast  often,  but  thy  disciples  do  not  fast?  And  Jesus  said  to  them: 
Can  the  children  of  the  bridegroom  mourn  as  long  as  the  bridegroom  is  with 
them  ?  But  the  days  wiU  come,  when  the  bridegroom  shall  be  taken  away 
from  them,  and  then  they  shall  fast.  Matth.  9—14,  15.  Also  Mark.  2 — 18; 
and  Luke.  5 — 33,  and  2 — 37. 

Then  they  fasting  and  praying,  and  imposing  their  hands  upon  them, 
sent  them  away.     Acts.     13 — 3.     See  14 — 22. 

Fastuig  Commanded. 

And  the  men  of  Israel  were  joined  together  that  day:  and  Saul  adjured 
the  people,  saying:  Cursed  be  the  man  that  shall  eat  food  tiU  evening,  till 
I  be  revenged  of  my  enemies.  So  none  of  the  people  tasted  any  food. 
1.  Kings.  14—24. 

And  Josaphat  bemg  seized  with  fear,  betook  himself  wholly  to  pray  to  the 
Lord:  and  he  proclaimed  a  fast  for  all  Juda.  2.  Paral.  20 — 3.  See  1.  Esdras 
8—21. 

Go,  and  gather  together  all  the  Jews  whom  thou  shalt  find  in  Susan,  and 
pray  ye  for  me.  Neither  eat,  nor  drink  for  three  days  and  three  nights:  and 
I  with  my  handmaids  will  fast  in  like  manner:  and  then  I  will  go  in  to  the 
king,  against  the  law,  not  beuig  called,  and  expose  myself  to  death  and  to 
danger.     Esther.  4 — 16. 

And  the  men  of  Ninive  believed  in  God:  and  they  proclaimed  a  fast,  and 
put  on  sackcloth  from  the  greatest  to  the  least.  And  the  word  came  to  the 
king  of  Nuiive:  and  he  rose  up  out  of  his  throne,  and  cast  away  his  robe  from 
him,  and  was  clothed  with  sackcloth,  and  sat  in  ashes.  And  he  caused  it  to 
be  proclaimetl  and  published  ui  Ninive  from  the  mouth  of  the  king  and  of  his 
princes,  saying:  Let  neither  men  nor  beasts,  oxen,  nor  sheep,  taste  any  thing: 
let  them  not  feed  nor  drink  water.  And  let  men  and  beasts  be  covered  \\ith 
sackcloth, and  cry  to  the  Lord  with  all  their  strength:  and  let  them  turn  every 
one  from  his  evil  way,  and  from  the  iniquity  that  is  in  their  hands.  Who  can 
tell  if  GKxi  will  turn,  and  forgive;  and  will  turn  away  from  his  fierce  anger, 
and  we  shall  not  perish  ?    And  Grod  saw  their  works,  that  they  were  turned 


FEAR.  379 

from  their  evil  way:  and  God  had  mercy  with  regard  to  the  evil  which  he 
liad  said  that  he  would  do  to  them:  and  he  did  it  not.     Jonas.  3 — 3  to  10. 

FAVORITISM. 

(See  Respect  of  Persons.) 

FEAR. 

Fear  of  Ood. 

Want  of  the  fear  of  God  is  the  cause  of  sin.  Therefore  Abraham  said  to 
Abimelech,  tvho  took  his  wife  believing  her  to  be  his  (Abraham's)  sister:  I 
thought  with  myself,  saying:  Perhaps  there  is  not  the  fear  of  God  in  this 
place:  and  they  will  kill  me  for  the  sake  of  my  wife.     Gen.  20—11. 

And  he  (the  Angel)  said  to  him  (Abraham):  Lay  not  thy  hand  upon  the 
boy,  neither  do  thou  any  thing  to  him:  now  I  know  that  thou  fearest  God, 
and  hast  not  spared  thy  only  begotten  son  for  my  sake.     Ibid.  22—12. 

And  Moses  said  to  the  people:  Fear  not;  for  God  is  come  to  prove  you, 
and  that.the  dread  of  him  might  be  in  you,  and  you  should  not  sin.  Exod. 
20—20. 

These  are  the  precepts,  and  ceremonies,  and  judgments,  which  the  Lord 
your  God  commanded  that  I  should  teach  you,  and  that  you  should  do  them 
in  the  land,  into  which  you  pass  over  to  possess  it:  that  thou  mayst  fear  the 
Lord  thy  God,  and  keep  his  commandments  and  precepts,  which  I  command 
thee,  and  thy  sons,  and  thy  grandsons,  all  the  days  of  thy  life,  that  thy  days 
may  be  pi'olonged.     Deut.  6— 1,  2.     See  verse  24. 

And  now,  Israel,  what  doth  the  Lord  thy  God  require  of  thee,  but  that 
thou  fear  the  Lord  thy  God.  and  walk  in  his  ways,  and  love  him,  and  serve 
the  Lord  thy  God  vsdth  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul.     Ibid.  10—12. 

FoUow  the  Lord  your  God,  and  fear  him,  and  keep  his  commandments, 
and  hear  his  voice:  him  you  shall  serve,  and  to  him  you  shall  cleave.  Ibid. 
13—4. 

Now  therefore  fear  the  Lord,  and  serve  him  with  a  perfect  and  most  sincere 
heart:  and  put  away  the  gods  which  your  fathers  served  in  Mesopotamia  and 
in  Egypt,  and  serve  the  Lord.     Josue.  24—14.     See  Judges.  6—10. 

But  the  Lord  your  God,  who  brought  you  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt  with 
great  power,  and  a  stretched-out  arm,  him  shall  you  fear;  and  him  shall  you 
adore;  and  to  him  shall  you  sacrifice.    4.  Kings.  17 — 36. 

Josaphat  established  judges  in  all  the  cities  of  Juda,  and  said  to  them, 
among  other  things:  Let  the  fear  of  the  Lord  be  with  you.     2.  Paral.  19 — 7. 

Tobias  said  to  his  son:  Fear  not,  my  son:  we  lead  indeed  a  poor  life;  but 
we  shall  have  many  good  things  if  we  fear  God,  and  depart  from  all  sin,  and 
do  that  which  is  good.     Tob.  4 — 23. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  him  (Satan):  Hast  thou  considered  my  servant  Job, 
that  there  is  none  like  him  in  the  earth,  a  simple  and  upright  man,  and  fear- 
ing God,  and  avoiding  evil?    Job.  1 — 8. 

And  he  said  to  man:  Behold  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  that  is  wisdom;  and  to 
depart  from  evil  is  understanding.     Ibid.  28 — 28. 

The  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation,  whom  shall  I  fear  y  Psalm.  26 — 1. 
■See  Psalm.  2—11. 


280  FEAR. 

Let  all  the  eaxth  fear  the  Lord,  and  let  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  world  be 
in  awe  of  him.     Psalm.  32 — 8. 

The  Angel  of  the  Lord  shall  encamp  round  about  them  that  fear  him,  and 
shall  deUver  them.  *  *  Fear  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints:  for  there  is  no 
want  to  them  that  fear  him.     Psalm.  33—8  and  10. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  feareth  the  Lord:  he  shall  dehght  exceedingly  in 
liis  commandments.     Psalm.  Ill — 1. 

Blessed  are  all  they  that  fear  the  Lord;  that  waUc  in  his  w^ajs.  Psalm. 
1275-1. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  begiiming  of  wisdom.  Fools  despise  wisdom 
and  instruction.     Prov.  1 — 7;  also  Psalm.  110 — 10:  Eccli.  1 — 16;  and  19 — 18. 

Be  not  wise  in  thy  own  conceit:  fear  God,  and  depart  from  evil.  Prov. 
3—7. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom :  and  the  knowledge  of 
the  holy  js  prudence.     Ibid.  9 — 10. 

He  that  walketh  in  the  way,  and  feareth  God,  is  despised  by  hma  that 
goeth  by  an  infamous  way.     Ibid.  14 — 2.     See  verse  27. 

Better  is  a  little  with  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  than  great  treasiu-es  without 
content.     Ibid.  15 — 16.     See  verse  33. 

By  mercy  and  truth  iniquity  is  redeemed:  and  by  the  fear  of  tjie  Lord 
men  depart  from  evil.     Ibid.  16 — 6. 

The  fruits  of  humility  are  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  riches  and  glory  and  life. 
Ibid.  22—4.     See  19— 23. 

My  son,  fear  the  Lord  and  the  king:  and  have  notliing  to  do  with 
detractors.     Ibid.  24—21.     See  Eccles.  12—13. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  honour,  and  glory,  and  gladness,  and  a  crown  of 
joy.  The  fear  of  the  Lord  shall  delight  the  heart,  and  shall  give  joy,  and 
glsuiness,  and  length  of  days.  With  him  that  feareth  the  Lord,  it  shall  go 
well  in  the  latter  end,  and  in  the  day  of  his  death  he  shaU  be  blessed.  The 
love  of  God  is  honourable  wisdom.  And  they  to  whom  she  shall  show  her- 
self, love  her  by  the  sight,  and  by  the  knowledge  of  her  great  works.  The 
fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom,  and  wa«  created  with  tlie  faith- 
ful in  the  wOmb,  it  walketh  with  chosen  women,  and  is  known  with  the  just 
and  faithful.  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  religiousness  of  knowledge.  Relig- 
iousness shall  keep  and  justify  the  heart,  it  shall  give  joj'  and  gladness.  It 
shall  go  well  with  him  that  feareth  the  Lord,  and  in  the  days  of  his  end  he 
shall  be  blessed.  To  fear  God  is  the  fulness  of  wisdom,  and  fulness  is  from 
the  fruits  thereof.  She  shall  fill  all  her  house  with  her  increase,  and  the 
storehouses  with  her  treasures.  The  fear  of  the  Lo  rd  is  a  crown  of  wisdom, 
filling  up  peace  and  the  fruit  of  salvation:  and  it  hath  seen,  and  nimibered 
her:  but  both  are  the  gifts  of  G<xi.  Wisdom  shall  distribute  knowledge,  and 
understanding  and  prudence:  and  exalteth  the  glory  of  tlaem  that  hold  her. 
The  root  of  wisdom  is  to  fear  the  Lord,  and  the  branches  thereof  are  long 
lived.  In  the  treasures  of  wisdom  is  understanding,  and  religiousness  of 
knowledge:  but  to  sinners  wisdom  is  an  abomination.  The  fear  of  the  Lord 
driveth  out  sin:  for  he  that  is  without  fear,  cannot  be  justified:  for  the  wrath 
of  his  high  spirits  is  his  ruin.  A  patient  man  sliall  bear  for  a  time,  and  after- 
wards joy  shall  be  restored  to  him.  A  good  understanding  will  hide  his 
words  for  a  time,  and  the  lips  of  many  shall  declare  his  wisdom.  In  the 
treasixres  of  wisdom  is  the  signification  of  discipUne:  but  the  worship  of  God 
is  an  abomination  to  a  sinner.    Son,  if  thou  desire  wisdom,  keep  justice,  and 


FEAR.  381 

God  will  give  her  to  thee.  For  the  fear  of  the  Lord  is  wisdom  and  discipline: 
and  that  which  is  agreeable  to  him,  Ls  £aith,  and  meekness:  and  he  will  fill  up 
his  treasures.  Be  not  incredulous  to  the  fear  of  the  Lord :  and  come  not  to 
him  with  a  double  heart.     Eccli.  1 — 11  to  36. 

With  all  thy  soul  fear  the  Lord;  and  reverence  his  priests.     Ibid.  7 — 81. 

That  seed  of  men  shall  be  honoured,  which  feareth  God:  but  that  seed 
shall  be  dishonoured,  which  transgresseth  the  commandments  of  the  Lord. 
*  *  The  fear  of  God  is  the  glory  of  the  rich,  and  of  the  honourable,  and  of 
the  poor.  *  *  The  great  man,  and  the  judge,  and  the  mighty  is  in  honom*: 
and  there  is  none  greater  than  he  that  feareth  God.     Ibid.  10 — 23,  25,  27. 

He  that  feareth  God,  will  do  good:  and  he  that  possesseth  justice,  shall 
lay  hold  on  her.     Ibid.  15 — 1.     See  verse  20. 

Tlie  fear  of  God  is  the  beginning  of  his  love:  and  the  beginning  of  faith 
is  to  be  fast  joined  unto  it.     Ibid.  25 — 16.     See  verse  14. 

No  evils  shall  happen  to  him  that  feareth  the  Lord:  but  in  temptation  God 
will  keep  him,  and  deliver  him  from  evils.  Ibid.  33 — 1.  See  16 — 1,  3;  and 
28—8. 

The  spirit  of  those  that  fear  God,  is  sought  after  and  by  his  regard  shall 
be  blessed.  *  *  He  that  feareth  the  Lord  shall  ti-emble  at  nothing,  and 
shall  not  be  afraid:  for  he  is  his  hope.  The  soul  of  him  that  feareth  the  Lord 
is  blessed.  *  *  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  them  that  fear  him:  he  is 
their  powerful  protector,  and  strong  stay,  a  defence  from  the  heat,  and  a 
'Cover  from  the  sun  at  noon.     Ibid.  34 — 14,  16,  17,  19. 

Fear  not,  for  I  am  with  thee:  turn  not  aside,  for  I  am  thy  God:  I  have 
strengthened  thee  and  have  helped  thee;  and  the  right  hand  of  my  just  One 
hath  upheld  thee.     Isa.  41—10.     See  verse  14. 

And  now  thus  saith  the  Lord  that  ci-eated  thee,  O  Jacob,  and  formed 
thee,  O  Israel:  Fear  not,  for  I  have  redeemed  thee,  and  called  thee  by  thy 
name:  thou  art  mine.     Ibid.  43 — 1.     See  verse  5.  and  44 — 2  and  8. 

I,  I  myself  will  comfort  you:  who  art  thou,  that  thou  shouldst  be  afraid 
of  a  mortal  man,  and  of  the  son  of  man,  who  shall  wither  away  like  gi-ass  ? 
Ibid.  51—12. 

Who  shall  not  fear  thee,  O  king  of  nations?  for  thine  is  the  glory:  among 
all  the  wise  men  of  the  nations,  and  in  all  their  kingdoms  there  is  none  like 
unto  thee.    Jerem.  10 — 7.     See  Apocal.  15 — 4. 

And  I  will  give  them  {children  of  Israel)  one  heart,  and  one  way.  that 
they  may  fear  me  all  days;  and  that  it  may  be  well  with  them,  and  with 
their  childi*en  after  them.     Ibid.  32 — 39.     See  verse  40. 

Because  for  this  end  thou  hast  put  thy  fear  in  our  liearts,  to  the  intent 
that  we  should  call  upon  thy  name,  and  praise  thee  in  our  captivity:  for  we 
are  converted  from  the  iniquity  of  our  fathers,  who  sinned  before  thee. 
Baruch.  3—7. 

And  fear  not  those  that  kill  the  body,  and  cannot  kill  the  soul:  but  rather 
fear  him  that  can  destroy  both  soul  and  body  in  hell.  Matth.  10 — 28.  Luke 
has  the  same.  12 — 5. 

St.  Peter  said  to  Cornelius  and  those  loho  adored  God  with  him:  In  truth  I 
perceive  that  God  is  no  respecter  of  persons:  but  in  eveiy  nation  he  that  fear- 
eth him,  and  worketh  justice,  is  acceptable  to  him.  Acts.  10—34,  35.  See 
Rom.  11—20. 

With  fear  and  trembling  work  out  your  salvation.     Philip.  2 — 12. 


-282  FEAR. 

Converse  in  feai-  during  the  time  of  your  sojourning  heiv.  1.  Peter. 
1—17.    See  3—2;  and  2—17. 

But  with  modesty  and  fear,  having  a  good  conscience.     Ibid.  3 — 16. 

Fear  the  Lord,  and  give  him  honour;  because  the  hour  of  his  judgment  is 
come:  and  adore  ye  him,  who  made  heaven,  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  thefount- 
^ains  of  watei"s.     Apocal.  14 — 7. 

The  Pndt,  Utility,  and  Praise  of  the  Fear  of  God. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  shall  prolong  days:  and  the  years  of  the  wicked  shall 
be  shortened.     Prov.  10 — 27. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  unto  life:  and  he  shall  abide  in  fulness  without  be- 
ing visited  with  evil.     Ibid.  19 — 23. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  a  fountain  of  life,  to  decline  from  the  ruin  of  death. 
Ibid.  14—27. 

The  fruit  of  humiUty  is  the  fearof  the  Lord,  riches  and  glorj-  and  life. 
Ibid.  22—4. 

Fear  of  God,  Beneficial  to  Man. 

Now  therefore  fear  the  Lord,  and  serve  him  with  a  perfect  and  most  sin- 
cere heart:  and  put  away  the  gods  which  your  fathers  served  in  Mesopotamia 
and  in  Egypt,  and  serve  the  Lord.    Josue.  24 — 14. 

So  these  nations  feared  the  Lord,  but  nevertheless  served  also  their  idols: 
their  children  also  and  grandchildren,  as  their  fathers  did,  so  do  thej'  imto  this 
day.     4.  Kings.  17— 41.     See  verses  25,  34,  36  and  39. 

Sei'\'e  ye  the  Lord  with  fear:  and  rejoice  imto  him  with  trembUng.  Psalm. 
2—11. 

Pierce  thou  my  flesh  with  thy  fear:  for  I  am  afraid  of  thy  judgments. 
Psalm.  11&— 120.     See  verse  38. 

Be  not  wise  in  thy  owti  conceit:  fear  Gfod,  and  depart  from  exil:  For  it 
shall  be  health  to  thy  navel,  and  moistening  to  thy  bones.     Prov.  3 — 7.  8. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  hateth  evil.    Ibid.  8—13. 

A  wise  man  feareth  and  decUneth  from  evil:  the  fool  leapeth  over,  and  is 
confident.     Ibid.  14—16. 

By  mercy  and  faith  sins  are  purged  away:  and  by  the  fear  of  the  Lord  ev- 
ery one  decUneth  from  evil.  *  *  The  feai-  of  the  Lord  is  the  lesson  of  wisdom: 
and  humiUty  goeth  before  glory.     Ibid.  15 — 27  and  33. 

Let  not  thy  heart  envj^  sinners:  but  be  thou  in  the  fear  of  the  Lord  all  the 
day  long:  because  thou  shalt  have  hope  in  the  latter  end;  and  thy  expectation 
shall  not  be  taken  away.    Ibid.  23 — 17,  18. 

My  sou,  fear  the  Lord,  and  the  king.     Ibid.  24 — 21. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  is  always  fearful:  but  he  that  is  hardened  in  mind, 
shall  fall  into  evil.    Ibid.  28—14. 

Who  fears  God  neglects  nothing.     Eccles.  7 — 19. 

Fear  God,  and  observe  his  commandments.     Ibid.  12 — 13. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  driveth  out  sin:  for  he  that  is  without  fear  cannot  be 
justified:  for  the  wrath  of  his  high  spirits  is  his  ruin.  Eccli.  1 — 27.  28.  See 
whole  Chapter. 

Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  believe  him:  and  your  reward  shall  not  be  made 
void.    Ibid.  2—8. 

With  all  thy  soul  fear  the  Lord.    Ibid.  7—81. 


FEAR.  283 

He  that  feareth  God  will  do  good.     Ibid.  15 — 1. 

The  ej'es  of  the  Lord  are  towards  them  that  fear  him.     Ibid.  15 — 30. 

He  that  feareth  God  will  turn  to  liis  own  heart.  *  *  The  perfection  of 
the  fear  of  God  is  wisdom  and  understanding.     Ibid.  21 — 7  and  13. 

The  fear  of  God  is  the  beginning  of  his  love:  and  the  beginning  of  faith  is 
to  be  fast  joined  unto  it.     Ibid.  2.5 — 16.     See  verse  14. 

And  I  will  give  them  one  heart  and  one  way,  that  they  may  fear  me  all 
days:  and  that  it  may  be  well  with  them  and  with  their  children  after  them. 
Jerem.  32 — 39.     See  verse  40. 

Fear  of  God  Rewarded. 

Fear  not  mj^  son:  we  have  indeed  a  poor  life, but  we  shall  have  many  good 
things  if  we  feai-  God,  and  depart  from  all  sin,  and  do  that  which  is  good. 
Tob.  4—23. 

Behold  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  that  is  wisdom,  and  to  depart  from  evil  is  un- 
derstanding.    Job.  28—28. 

Fear  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints,  for  there  is  no  want  to  them  that  fear 
him.     Psalm.  33 — 10.     See  verses  8  and  12. 

Thou  (O  Lord)  hast  given  an  inheritance  to  them  that  fear  thy  name. 
Psalm.  60—6.     See  also  Psalm.  32—18. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  feareth  the  Lord:  he  shall  delight  exceedingly  in 
his  commandments.  His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth:  the  generation  of 
the  righteous  shall  be  blessed.  Glory  and  wealth  shall  be  in  his  house:  and 
his  justice  remaineth  for  ever  and  ever.     Psalm.  Ill — 1  to  3. 

He  (i/te  iord)  will  do  the  will  of  them  that  fear  him:  and  he  will  hear 
their  prayer,  and  save  them.     Psalm.  144—19. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  shall  prolong  days,  and  the  years  of  the  wicked  shall 
be  shortened.     Prov.  10 — 27. 

In  the  fear  of  the  Lord  is  confidence  of  strength. — The  fear  of  the  Lord 
is  a  fountain  of  life,  to  decline  from  the  ruin  of  death.     Ibid.  14—26,  27. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  unto  life:  and  he  shall  abide  in  fulness  without  be- 
ing visited  with  evil.     Ibid.  19—23. 

Tlie  fruit  of  humilitj^  is  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  riches  and  glory  and  life. 
Ibid.  22—4. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  honour,  and  glory,  and  gladness,  and  a  crown  of 
joy.  The  fear  of  the  Lord  shall  delight  the  heart,  and  shall  give  joy,  and  glad- 
ness, and  length  of  days.  With  him  that  feareth  the  Lord,  it  shall  go  well  in 
in  the  latter  end,  and  in  the  day  of  his  death  he  shall  be  blessed.  *  *  To 
fear  God  is  the  fulness  of  wisdom:  and  fulness  is  from  the  fruits  thereof.  *  * 
The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  a  crown  of  wisdom,  filling  up  peace  and  the  fruit  of 
salvation.  *  *  The  fear  of  the  Lord  driveth  out  sin:  for  he  that  is  without 
fear  cannot  be  justified:  for  the  wrath  of  his  high  sjjirits  is  his  ruin.  Eccli.  1 
—11  to  13,  20,  22,  27,  28. 

Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  wait  for  his  mercy:  and  go  not  aside  from  him, 
lest  ye  fall.  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  believe  him:  and  your  reward  shall  not 
be  made  void.  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  hope  in  him:  and  mercy  shall  come  to 
you  for  your  delight.  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  love  him;  and  your  hearts  shall  be 
enlightened.  *  *  They  that  fear  the  Lord,  will  not  be  incredulous  to  his 
word:  and  they  that  love  him,  will  keep  his  way.  They  that  fear  the  Lord, 
will  seek  after  the  things  that  are  well  pleasing  to  him:. and  they  that  love 


284  FEAR. 

him,  shall  be  filled  with  his  law.  They  that  fear  the  Lord,  wUl  prepare  their 
hearts,  and  in  his  sight  will  sanctify  their  souls.  Tliey  that  fear  the  Lord, 
keep  his  commandments,  and  will  have  patience  even  until  his  visitation. 
Ibid.  2—7  to  10,  and  18  to  21. 

That  seed  of  men  shall  be  honom-ed,  which  feareth  God:  but  that  seed 
shall  be  dishonoured,  which  transgresseth  the  commandments  of  the  Lord. 
*  *  The  fear  of  God  is  the  glory  of  the  rich,  and  of  the  honourable,  and  of  the 
poor.    Ibid.  10  —23  and  25. 

And  they  that  remain  shall  know  that  there  is  nothing  better  than  the 
fear  of  God.     Ibid.  23—37. 

The  fear  of  God  hath  set  itself  above  all  things.  Blessed  is  the  man,  to 
whom  it  is  given  to  have  the  fear  of  God:  he  that  holdeth  it,  to  whom  sliall 
he  be  likened  ?  The  fear  of  God  is  the  beguming  of  his  love:  and  the  beginning 
of  faith  is  to  be  fast  joined  unto  it.     Ibid.  25 — 14  to  16. 

He  that  feareth  the  Lord,  will  receive  his  disciphne,  and  they  that  will 
seek  him  early,  shall  find  a  blessing.  *  *  They  that  feai"  the  Lord  shall  find 
a  just  judgment,  and  shall  kindle  justice  as  a  hght.     Ibid.  32 — 18  and  20. 

No  evils  shall  happen  to  him  that  feareth  the  Lord:  but  in  temptation  God 
will  keep  him,  and  deliver  him  from  evils.    Ibid.  33 — 1. 

He  that  feareth  the  Lord  shall  tremble  at  nothing,  and  shall  not  be  afraid: 
for  he  is  his  hope.     Ibid.  34 — 16.     See  verse  14. 

Riches  and  strength  hft  up  the  heart:  but  above  these  is  the  fear  of  the 
Lord.  There  is  no  want  in  the  fear  of  the  Lord;  and  it  needeth  not  to  seek 
for  help.  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  like  a  paradise  of  blessing:  and  they  have 
covered  it  above  all  glory.    Ibid.  40 — 26  to  28. 

Salvation  shall  be  to  them  that  fear  thy  {the  LorcPs)  name.  Michea.s.  6 — 9. 

But  unto  them  that  fear  my  name  the  Sun  of  justice  shall  aiise,  and 
health  in  his  wings:  and  you  shall  go  forth  and  leap  like  calves  of  the  herd. 
Malach.  4—2. 

And  his  mercy  is  from  generation  unto  generations,  to  them  that  fear 
him.     Luke.  1—50. 

Human  Fear, 

They  that  fear  the  hoary  frost,  the  snow  shall  fall  upon  them.  Job.  6 — 16. 

There  have  they  trembled  for  fear,  where  there  was  no  fear.  Psalm. 
13—5. 

He  that  feai-eth  man  shall  quickly  fall.     Prov.  29 — 25. 

As  pales  set  in  high  places,  and  plasterings  made  without  cost,  will  not 
stand  against  the  face  of  the  wind:  So  also  a  fearful  heart  in  the  imagina- 
ation  of  a  fool  shall  not  resist  against  the  violence  of  fear.  As  a  fearf u  1 
heart  in  the  tliought  of  a  fool  at  all  times  will  not  fear,  so  neither  shall  he 
that  continueth  always  in  the  commandments  of  God.  Ekxili.  22 — 21  to  28. 
See  1.  John.  4—18;    Apocal.  21—8;  and  Matth.  1—20. 

And  fear  not  those  that  kill  the  body,  and  cannot  kill  the  soul :  but  rather 
fear  him  that  can  destroy  both  soul  and  body  in  hell.  Matth  .  10 — 28.  See 
also  26— 28  and  31. 

And  I  say  to  you,  my  friends:  Be  not  afraitl  of  them  that  kill  the  body, 
and  after  that  have  no  more  that  they  can  do.  But  I  will  show  you  whom 
ye  shall  fear:  fear  ye  him  who  after  he  hath  killed  hath  power  to  cast  into 
hell.     Yea,  I  say  to  you,  fear  him.     Luke.  12 — 4.  5.     See  verses  7  and  32. 


FEAR.  I  285 

And  who  is  he  that  can  hurt  you,  if  you  be  zealous  of  good  ?  But  if  also 
you  suffer  any  thing  for  justice  sake,  blessed  are  ye.  And  be  not  afraid  of 
their  terror,  and  be  not  troubled.     1.  Peter.  3 — 13,  14.     See  Philip.  1 — 28. 

Contempt  of  Fear. 

The  Loixl  is  a  firmament  to  them  that  fear  him.     Psalm.  34 — 14. 

The  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation,  whom  shall  I  fear  ?    Psalm.  26 — 1 

In  God  I  will  put  my  trust:  I  will  not  fear  what  flesh  can  do  against  me. 
Psalm  55—5.     See  verse  11;  and  Psalm  117—6. 

Be  not  afraid  of  sudden  fear,  nor  of  the  jjower  of  the  wicked  falling  upon 
thee.  For  the  Lord  will  be  at  thy  side,  and  will  keep  thy  foot  that  thou  be 
not  taken.     Prov.  3—25,  26.     See  verse  24,  also  2.  Paral  20—15  and  17. 

Thou  art  my  servant. — Fear  not  for  I  am  with  thee:  turn  not  aside  for  I 
am  thy  God.  *  *  Fear  not,  I  have  helped  thee.  Fear  not,  thou  worm  of 
Jacob,  you  that  are  dead  of  Israel:  I  have  helped  thee,  saith  the  Lord.  Isa. 
41—9,  10,  13,  and  14. 

And  now  thus  saith  the  Lord  that  created  thee,  O  Jacob,  and  formed 
thee,  O  Israel:  Fear  not,  for  I  have  redeemed  thee,  and  called  thee  by  thy 
name:  thou  art  mine.  When  thou  shalt  pass  through  the  waters  I  wiU  be 
with  thee:  and  the  rivers  shall  not  cover  thee:  when  thou  shalt  walk  in  the 
fij'e,thou  shalt  not  be  burnt;  and  the  flames  shall  not  burn  in  thee.  Ibid. 
43 — 1,  2.     See  verse  5;  and  also  44—2. 

Hearken  to  me, you  that  know  what  is  just,  my  people  who  have  my  law 
in  your  heart:  fear  ye  not  the  reproach  of  men;  and  be  not  afraid  of  their 
blasphemies.  For  the  worm  shall  eat  them  up  as  a  garment:  and  the  moth 
shall  consume  them  as  wool:  but  my  salvation  shall  be  for  ever,  and  my 
justice  from  generation  to  generation.  *  *  I,  I  myself  will  comfort  you: 
who  art  thou,  that  thou  shouldst  be  afraid  of  a  mortal  man,  and  of  the  son 
of  man,  who  shall  wither  away  like  grass  ?  And  thou  hast  forgotten  the 
Lord  thy  Maker,  who  stretched  out  the  heavens,  and  founded  the  earth:  and 
thou  hast  been  afraid  continually  all  the  day  at  the  presence  of  his  fury,  who 
afflicted  thee,  and  had  prepai-ed  himself  to  destroy  thee:  where  is  now  the 
fury  of  the  oppressor  ?    Ibid.  51—7,  8,  12,  13. 

And  fear  not  the  w^ords  of  a  sinful  man.     1.  Mach.  2 — 62. 

Be  not  afraid  at  their  presence,  for  I  am  with  thee  to  deliver  thee. 
Jerem.  1—8.     See  verse  17;  and  alsoBaruch.  6 — 15. 

If  God  be  for  us.  who  is  against  us?    Rom.  8—31. 

God  Punishes  by  Fear  and  Terror. 

And  when  they  (Jacob  and  family)  were  departed,  the  tei-ror  of  God  fell 
upon  all  the  cities  round  about,  and  they  durst  not  piu'sue  after  fhem  as  they 
went  away.     Gen.  35 — 5. 

I  will  send  my  fear  before  thee,  and  will  destroy  all  the  people  to  whom 
thou  shalt  come:  ar>d  will  turn  the  backs  of  all  thy  enemies  before  thee.  Exod. 
23—27.     See  15—16. 

And  as  to  them  that  shall  remain  of  you,  I  will  send  fear  in  their  hearts 
in  the  countries  of  their  enemies:  the  sound  of  a  flying  leaf  shall  terrify  them; 
and  they  shall  flee  as  it  were  from  the  sword:  they  shall  fall,  when  no  man 
pursueth  them.     Levit.  26 — 36. 


286  FEAR. 

This  day  will  I  begin  to  send  the  dread  and  fear  of  thee  upon  the  nations 
that  dwell  under  the  whole  heaven;  that  when  they  hear  thy  name  they  may 
fear  and  tremble.aud  be  in  pain  like  women  in  travail.     Deut.  2 — 25. 

None  shall  stand  against  you:  the  Lord  your  God  shall  lay  the  dread  and 
fear  of  you  upon  all  the  land  that  you  shall  tread  upon,  as  he  hath  spoken  to 
you.     Ibid.  11—25. 

And  all  the  people  of  the  earth  shall  see  that  the  name  of  the  Lord  is  in- 
vocated  upon  thee;  and  they  shall  fear  thee.  *  *  Neither  shalt  thou  be  quiet, 
even  in  those  nations,  nor  shall  there  be  any  rest  for  the  sole  of  thy  foot.  For 
the  Lord  will  give  thee  a  fearful  heart,  and  languishing  eyesj  and  a  soul  con- 
sumed with  pensiveness;  and  thy  life  shall  be  as  it  were  hanging  before  thee. 
Thou  shalt  fear  night  and  day;  neither  shalt  thou  trust  thy  life.  Ibid. 
28—10,  65,  66. 

I  know  that  the  Lord  hath  given  this  land  to  you  (said  Rahab  to  the  ex- 
■plorers  of  Josue):  for  the  dread  of  you  is  fallen  upon  us:  and  all  the  inhabi- 
tants of  the  land  have  lost  all  strength.     Josue.  2—9. 

And  the  Lord  troubled  them  at  the  sight  of  Israel:  and  he  slew  them  with 
a  great  slaughter  in  Gabaon,  and  pursued  them  by  the  wa)'  of  the  ascent  to 
Beth-horon,  and  cut  them  off  all  the  way  to  Azeca  and  Maceda.  Ibid.  10 — 10. 
See  Judges.  4 — 15. 

Standing  every  man  in  his  place  round  about  the  enemies'  camp.  So  all 
the  camp  was  troubled:  and  crying  out  and  howling  they  fled  away.  And  the 
three  hundred  men  nevertheless  persisted  sounding  the  trumpets.  And  the 
Lord  sent  the  sword  into  all  the  camp;  and  they  killed  one  another.  Judges. 
7—21,  22. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Samuel  was  offering  the  holocaust,  the  Philis- 
tines began  the  battle  against  Israel:  but  the  Lord  thundered  with  a  great 
thunder  on  that  day  upon  the  Philistines,  and  terrified  them:  and  they  were 
overthrown  before  the  face  of  Israel.     1.  Kings.  7 — 10.     See  4.  Kings.  7 — 6. 

And  thej'took  all  the  cities  round  about  Gerara:  for  a  gi-eat  fear  was  come 
upon  all  men:  and  they  pillaged  the  cities, and  carried  off  much  bootj'.  2.  Paral. 
14—14.     See  also  17—10. 

And  the  fear  of  the  Lord  fell  upon  all  the  kingdoms  of  the  lands,  when 
they  heard  that  the  Lord  had  fought  against  the  enemies  of  Israel.  Ibid. 
20—29. 

And  when  all  the  army  heard  that  Holof ernes  was  beheaded,  courage 
and  counsel  fled  from  them:  and  being  seized  with  trembling  and  fear,  they 
thought  only  to  save  themselves  by  flight.    Judith.  15 — 1.     See  14 — 17. 

And  I  will  cause  Elam  to  be  afraid  before  their  enemies,  and  in  the  sight 
of  them  that  seek  their  life:  and  I  will  bring  e\'il  upon  them,  my  fierce  wi-ath, 
saith  the  Lord:  and  I  will  send  the  sword  after  them,  till  I  consume  them. 
Jerem.  49—37.    See  2.  Mach.  8—23,  24. 

Examples  of  the  Fear  of  God. 

The  Angel  of  the  Lord  said  to  Abraham:  Now  I  know  that  thou  fearest 
God,  and  hast  not  spared  thy  only  begotten  son  for  my  sake.    Gen.  22 — 12. 

But  the  midwives  feared  God,  and  did  not  do  as  the  King  of  Egypt  com- 
manded,but  saved  the  men-children.  *  *  And  because  the  midwives  feared 
God,  he  built  them  houses.     Exod.  1 — 17  and  21. 

And  when  Moses  had  stretched  forth  his  hand  over  the  sea,  the  Lord  took 


FEAR.  287 

it  away  by  a  strong  and  burning  wind  blowing  all  the  night,  and  turned  it 
into  dry  ground:  and  the  water  was  divided.     Ibid.  14 — 21. 

And  Samuel  cried  unto  the  Lord:  and  the  Lord  sent  thunder  and  rain  that 
day.  And  all  the  people  greatly  feared  the  Lord  and  Samuel.  And  all  the 
people  said  to  Samuel:  Pray  for  thy  servants  to  the  Lord  thy  God,  that  we 
may  not  die,  for  we  have  added  to  all  our  sins  this  evil,  to  ask  for  a  king. 

1.  Kings.  12—18,  19. 

And  Achab  called  Abdias  the  governor  of  his  house:  now  Abdias  feared 
the  Lord  very  much.  For  when  Jezabel  killed  the  prophets  of  the  Lord,  he 
took  a  hundred '  prophets,  and  hid  them  by  fiftj^  and  fifty  in  caves,  and  fed 
them  with  bread  and  water.     3.  Kings.  18 — 3,  4.     See  verse  12. 

Let  the  fear  of  the  Lord  be  with  you,  and  do  all  things  with  diligence:  for 
there  is  no  iniquity  with  the  Lord  our  God,  nor  respect  of  persons,  nor  desire 
of  gifts.     2.  Paral.  19—7.     See  verse  9. 

But  Tobias  fearing  God  moi-e  than  the  king,  carried  off  the  bodies  of  them 
that  were  slain,  and  hid  them  in  his  house,  and  at  midnight  buried  them.  -^ 
*  For  whereas  he  had  always  feared  God  from  his  infancy,  and  kept  his  com- 
mandments, he  repined  not  against  God  because  the  evil  of  blindness  had  be- 
fallen him.     Tob.  2—9  and  13.     See  1—10. 

Sara,  the  daughter  of  Raguel,  said:  A  husband  I  consented  to  take,  with 
thy  {the  Lord's)  fear,  not  with  my  lust.     Ibid.  3 — 18. 

And  when  all  had  said,  Amen;  they  went  to  the  feast:  but  the  marriage 
feast  they  celebrated  also  with  the  fear  of  the  Lord.  Ibid.  9 — 12.  See  verse 
9  and  also  14 — 4. 

And  she  {Judith)  was  greatly  renowned  among  all,  because  she  feared  the 
Lord  very much;  neither  was  there  any  one  that  spoke  an  ill  word  of  her. 
Judith.  8—8. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  him  {Satan):  Hast  thou  considered  my  servant  Job, 
that  there  is  none  like  him  in  the  earth,  a  simple  and  ui^right  man,  and  fear- 
ing God,  and  avoiding  evil?    Job.  1 — 8.     See  verse  1  and  Chapter  2 — 3. 

For  I  have  always  feared  God  as  waves  swelling  over  me,  and  his  weight 
I  was  not  able  to  bear.     Ibid.  81—23. 

Favour  is  deceitful,  and  beauty  is  vain:  the  woman  that  feareth  the  Lord, 
she  shall  be  praised.     Prov.  31 — 30. 

And  the  men  {who  were  in  the  ship)  feared  the  Lord  exceedingly,  and 
sacrificed  victims  to  the  Lord,  and  made  vows.     Jonas.  1 — 16. 

But  when  he  {Eleazar)  was  now  readj^  to  die  with  the  stripes,  he  groaned, 
and  said:  O  Lord  who  hast  the  holy  knowledge,  thou  knowest  manifestly 
that  whereas  I  might  be  delivered  from  death,  I  suffer  grievous  pains  in  body: 
but  in  soul  am  well  content  to  suffer  these  things  because  I  feai   thee. 

2.  Mach.  6—30. 

And  he  said  to  them:  Where  is  your  faith?  And  they,  being  afraid, 
wondered,  saying  one  to  another:  Who  is  this,  (think  you)  that  he  command- 
eth  both  the  winds  and  the  sea,  and  they  obey  him  ?    Luke.  8 — 25. 

The  Church,  indeed,  had  peace  throughout  all  Judea  and  Galilee  and 
Samaria,  and  was  increased,  walking  in  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  and  was  filled 
with  the  consolation  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Acts.  9 — 31. 

Now  there  was  a  certain  man  in  Cesarea,  named  Cornelius,  a  centui-ion 
of  the  band,  which  is  called  the  Italian,  a  rehgious  man,  and  one  that  feared 
God  with  all  his  house,  who  gave  much  alms  to  the  i>eople,  and  prayed  to 
God  always.     Ibid.  10—1,  2. 


288  FEAR. 

Then  Peter  opening  his  mouth,  said:  In  truth  I  perceive  that  Grod  is  no 
respecter  of  persons:  but  in  every  nation  he  that  feareth  him,  and  worketh 
justice,  is  acceptable  to  him.     Ibid.  10 — 34,  35. 

Fear  and  Solicitude  are  not  Incompatible  ivith  Faith  and  Hope. 

Serve  ye  the  Lord  in  fear:  and  rejoice  unto  him  with  trembling.  Psalm. 
2—11. 

All  these  things  have  I  considered  in  my  heart,  that  I  might  carefully 
understand  them:  There  are  just  men  and  wise  men,  and  then-  works  are  in 
the  hand  of  God:  and  yet  man  knoweth  not  whether  he  be  worthy  of  love,  or 
hatred.     Eccles.  9—1. 

Be  not  without  fear  about  sin  forgiven;  and  add  not  sin  upon  sin:  and 
say  not:  The  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  great:  he  will  have  mercy  on  the  multi- 
tude of  my  sins.  For  mercy  and  wrath  quickly  come  from  him:  and  his 
wTath  looketh  upon  sinners.     Eccli.  5 — 5. 

Well:  because  of  unbelief  they  were  broken  off.  But  thou  standest  by 
faith:  be  not  high  minded,  but  fear.     Rom.  11 — 30. 

I  therefore  so  run,  not  as  at  an  uncertainty:  I  so  fight,  not  as  one  beating 
the  air:  but  I  chastise  my  body,  and  bring  it  into  subjection:  lest,  perhaps, 
when  I  have  preached  to  others,  I  m3^self  should  become  reprobate.  1.  Cor. 
9—26,  27. 

Wherefore,  let  him  that  thinketh  liimself  to  stand,  take  heed  lest  he  fall. 
Ibid.  10—12. 

Wherefore,  my  dearly  beloved,  (as  you  have  always  obej'ed  not  as  in  my 
presence  only,  but  much  more  now  in  my  absence,)  work  your  salvation  with 
fear  and  trembling.     Philip.  2—12. 

Let  us,  therefore,  fear,  lest  perhaps  f orsakuig  the  promise  of  entermg  into 
his  rest,  any  of  you  be  thought  to  be  wanting.  Hebr.  4 — 1.  See  1.  Peter. 
1—17. 

Even  the  Wicked  Fear  and  Respect  the  Good. 

Abimelech  said  to  Abraham:  God  is  with  thee  in  all  that  thou  doest. 
Swear  therefore  by  God,  that  thou  wilt  not  hurt  me,  nor  my  posterity,  nor 
my  stock:  but  accordmg  to  the  kindness,  that  I  have  done  to  thee,  thou  shalt 
do  to  me,  and  to  the  land  wherein  thou  hast  lived  a  stranger.  Gen.  21—22, 
23.     See  20-8. 

The  Egyptians,  pursuing  the  children  of  Israel,  who  passed  through  the 
Red  Sea,  said:  Let  us  flee  from  Israel:  for  the  Lord  flghteth  for  them  against 
us.  Exod.  14  -25. 

And  Saul  feared  Da^^d,  because  the  Lord  was  with  him,  and  was  departed 
from  himself.     1.  Kings.  18 — 12.     See  verse  29. 

The  messenger  of  Ochozias  said  to  Elias:  Man  of  God,  despise  not  my  life, 
and  the  lives  of  thy  servants  that  are  with  me.  Behold,  fire  came  down  from 
heaven,  and  consumed  the  two  first  captains  of  fifty  men,  and  the  fifties  that 
were  with  them:  but  now  I  beseech  thee  to  spare  my  Ufe.    4.  Kuigs.  1—14. 

And  it  came  to  pass  when  all  our  enemies  heard  of  it  {that  the  tvalls  of 
Jerusalem  were  built),  that  all  nations  which  were  round  about  us,  were  afraid, 
and  were  cast  down  within  themselves:  for  they  perceived  that  this  work  was 
the  work  of  God.    2.  Esdras.  6—16. 


FEASTING.  289 

And  the  fear  of  Judas  and  of  his  brethren, and  the  dread  of  thevi  fell  upon 
all  the  nations  round  about  them.  And  his  fame  came  to  the  king:  and  all 
nations  told  of  the  battles  of  Judas.     1.  Mach.  3 — 35,  26. 

And  the  enemies  heard  that  Jonathan  and  his  men  were  ready  for  battle: 
and  they  were  struck  with  fear  and  dread  in  their  heart:  and  they  kindled 
fires  in  their  camp.     Ibid.  12  —28. 

Lysias,  after  being  overthrown  by  Judas  Machabeus,  wisliedto  make  peace: 
And  as  he  was  a  man  of  understanding,  considering  with  himself,  the  loss 
he  had  suffered,  and  perceiving  that  the  Hebrews  could  not  be  overcome,  be- 
cause tliej'  relied  upon  the  help  of  the  almighty  God.he  sent  to  them.  2.  Mach. 
11—18. 

For  Herod  feared  John,  knowing  him  to  be  a  just  and  holy  man;  and 
kept  him;  and  having  heard  him,  did  many  things:  and  he  heard  him  willingly. 
Mark.  6-20.     SeeMatth.  14—5,  and  Luke.  1—65. 

After  the  terrible  death  of  Ananias  and  Saphira:  there  came  great  fear 
upon  the  whole  Church,  and  upon  all  that  heard  these  things.  And  by  the 
hands  of  the  apostles  many  signs  and  wonders  were  done  among  the  people. 
And  they  were  all  with  one  accord  in  Solomon's  porch.  But  of  the  rest  no 
one  durst  join  himself  to  them:  but  the  people  magnified  them.  Acts.  5 — 11 
to  13. 

The  keeper  of  the  prison  from  which  Paul  aud  Silas  ivere  liberated,  fell  at 
their  feet,  and  said:  Masters,  what  must  I  do  that  I  may  be  saved  ?  Ibid.  16  —30. 
See  2.  Cor.  7—15. 

FEASTING. 

t 
{See  also  Food.) 

Abraham  made  a  feast  for  the  Angels  who  visited  him.  Gen.  19 — 3.  See 
21—8;  26—30;  29—22;  40—20;  Judges.  14—10;  16—25;  19—21;  1.'  Kings.  25— 
36;  2.  Kings.  13—27;  3.  Kings.  3—15;  and  Esther.  1—3. 

This  our  son— givetli  himself  to  revelling  and  to  debauchery  and  banquet- 
mgs.     Deut.  21—20. 

It  is  better  to  go  to  the  house  of  mourning  than  to  the  house  of  feasting. 
Eccles.  7-3. 

It  is  better  to  be  invited  to  herbs  with  love;  than  to  a  fatted  calf  with  hat- 
red.    Prov.  15 — 17. 

Be  not  in  the  feasts  of  great  drinkers,  nor  in  their  revellings,  who  con- 
tribute flesh  to  eat:  because  they  that  give  themselves  to  drinking,  and  that 
club  together,  shall  be  consumed;  and  drowsiness  shall  be  clothed  with  rags. 
Ibid.  23—20,  21. 

Be  not  greedy  in  any  feasting,  and  pour  not  out  thyself  upon  any  meat: 
For  in  many  meats  there  will  be  sickness;  and  greediness  will  turn  to  choler. 
By  surfeiting  many  have  perished:  but  he  that  is  temperate,  shall  prolong 
life.     Eccli.  37—32,  33,  34. 

Stretch  not  out  thy  hand  (ujyon  the  table)  first,  lest  being  disgraced  with 
envy  thou  be  put  to  confusion.  Be  not  hasty  in  a  feast.  *  *  And  if  thou 
sittest  amongst  many,  reach  not  thy  hand  out  first  of  all:  and  be  not  the  first 
to  ask  for  drink.  *  *  And  if  thou  hast  been  forced  to  eat  much,  arise,  go 
out,  and  vomit:  and  it  shall  refresh  thee;  and  thou  shalt  not  bring  sick)iess 
upon  the  body.     *    *    Rebuke  not  thy  neighbour  in  a  banquet  of  wine:  and 


290  FESTIVALS. 

despise  not  him  in  his  mirth.     EccU.  31 — 16.  17,  21.  25  and  41. 

The  hfe  of  him  that  looketh  toward  another  man's  table,  is  not  to  be 
counted  a  Ufe:  for  he  feedeth  liis  soul  with  another  man's  meat.  Ibid.  40 — 30. 

FEET. 
Washing  of  Feet. 

Abraham  said  to  the  Angels  whom  he  entertained:  I  will  fetch  a  little  wa- 
ter, and  wash  yoiu*  feet,  and  rest  ye  under  the  tree.    Gen.  18 — 4. 

Lot  said  to  the  Angels  tvhom  he  entertained:  I  beseech  you,  my  lords,  turn 
in  to  the  house  of  your  servant,  and  lotlge  there:  wash  your  feet,  and  in  the 
morning  j-ou  shaU  go  on  jour  way.  And  they  said:  No,  but  we  will  abide  in 
the  street.     Ibid.  19—3. 

(Joseph)  having  brought  them  (his  brethren)  into  the  house,he  fetched  wa- 
ter, and  they  washed  their  feet,  and  he  gave  provender  to  their  asses.  Ibid. 
43—24. 

He  (Christ)  riseth  from  supper,and  layeth  aside  his  garments:  and  havmg 
taken  a  towel,  he  gu*ded  himself.  After  that,  he  poureth  water  into  a  basui, 
and  began  to  wash  the  feet  of  the  disciples,  and  to  wipe  them  with  the  towel, 
wherewith  he  was  gu-ded.  *  *  If  I,  then,  being  Lord  and  Master,  have  washed 
yovu"  feet;  you  also  ought  to  wash  one  another's  feet.    John.  13 — i,  5  and  14. 

Having  a  testimony  of  her  good  works,  if  she  have  educated  children,  if 
she  have  exercised  hospitaUty,  if  she  have  washed  tlie  saints'  feet,  if  she  have 
ministered  to  them  that  suffer  tribulation,  if  she  have  dihgently  followed  ev- 
ery good  work.     1.  Tim.  5 — 10. 

FESTIVALS. 

For  the  institution  and  celebration  of  the  Pascal  feast,  see  Exod.  Chap.  12. 

Seven  days  shalt  thou  eat  unleavened  bread:  and  on  the  seventh  day  shall 
be  the  solemnity  of  the  Lord.  Unleavened  bread  shedl  you  eat  seven  days:  there 
shall  not  be  seen  any  thing  leavened  with  thee,  nor  in  all  thy  coasts.  Exod. 
13—6,  7. 

Thou  shalt  keep  the  feast  of  unleavened  bread.  Seven  days  shalt  thou  eat 
unleavened  bread,  as  I  commanded  thee,  in  the  time  of  the  month  of  new 
com,  when  thou  didst  come  forth  out  of  Egypt:  thou  shalt  not  appear  empty 
before  me.     Ibid.  23 — 15. 

Thou  shalt  keep  the  feast  of  the  unleavened  bread.  Seven  days  shalt  thou 
eat  unleavened  bread,  as  I  commanded  thee  in  the  time  of  the  month  of  the 
new  corn:  for  in  the  month  of  the  spring  time  thou  camest  out  from  Egypt. 
Ibid.  34—18. 

And  the  Loi*d  spoke  to  Moses,  saj'ing:  Speak  to  the  children  of  Israel,aiid 
thou  shalt  say  to  them:  Tliese  are  the  feasts  of  the  Lord,  which  you  shall  call 
holy.  Six  days  shall  ye  do  work;  the  seventh  day,  because  it  is  the  rest  of  the 
sabbath,  shall  be  called  holy.  You  shall  do  no  work  on  that  day:  it  is  the  sab- 
bath of  the  Lord  in  all  your  habitations.  These  also  are  the  holy-days  of  the 
Lord,  which  you  must  celebrate  in  their  seasons.  The  first  month,  the  four- 
teenth day  of  the  month  at  evening,  is.  the  phase  of  tlie  Lord:  and  the  fif- 
teenth day  of  the  same  month  is  the  solemnity  of  the  unleavenetl  bread  of 
the  Lord.    Seven  days  shall  you  eat  unleavened  bread.    The  first  day  shall 


FESTIVALS.  291 

be  most  solemn  unto  you,  and  holy:  you  shall  do  no  servile  worktherem:  but 
3^ou  shall  offer  sacrifice  in  fire  to  the  Lord  seven  days.  And  the  seventh  day 
shall  be  more  solemn,  and  more  holy:  and  you  shall  do  no  servile  work  there- 
in.    Levit.  23—1  to  9. 

Let  the  children  of  Israel  make  the  phase  in  its  due  time,  the  fourteenth 
day  of  this  month  in  the  evening,  according  to  all  the  ceremonies  and  justifi- 
cations thereof.  And  Moses  commanded  the  children  of  Israel  that  they 
should  make  the  phase.  And  they  made  it  in  its  proper  time:  the  fourteenth 
day  of  the  month  at  evening,  in  mount  Sinai.  The  children  of  Israel  did 
according  to  all  things  that  the  Lord  had  commanded  Moses.  Num.  9—3 
to  5. 

And  on  the  fifteenth  day  the  solemn  feast:  seven  days  shall  they  eat  un- 
leavened bread.  And  the  first  day  of  them  shall  be  venerable  and  holy:  you 
shall  not  do  any  servile  work  therein.     Ibid.  28 — 17,  18. 

Observe  the  month  of  new  corn,  which  is  the  first  of  the  spring,  that  thou 
mayst  celebrate  the  phase  to  the  Lord  thy  God:  because  in  this  month  the 
Lord  thy  God  brought  thee  out  of  Egypt  by  night.     Deut.  16—1. 

And  the  children  of  Israel  abode  in  Galgal;  and  they  kept  the  phase,  on 
the  fourteenth  day  of  the  month  at  evening  in  the  plains  of  Jericho.  Josue. 
5—10. 

And  he  commanded  all  the  people,  saying:  Keep  the  phase  to  the  Lord 
your  God,  according  as  it  is  written  in  the  book  of  this  coA^nant.  4.  Kings. 
23—21. 

And  they  immolated  the  phase  on  the  fourteenth  day  of  the  second  month. 
And  the  priests  and  the  Levites  being  at  length  sanctified,  offered  holocausts 
in  the  house  of  the  Lord.     2.  Paral.  30—15.     See  verse  1. 

And  Josias  kept  a  phase  to  the  Lord  in  Jerusalem;  and  it  was  sacrificed 
on  the  fourteenth  day  of  the  first  month.     Ibid.  35 — 1. 

And  the  children  of  Israel  of  the  captivity  kept  the  phase,  on  the  four- 
teenth day  of  the  fii'st  month.     1.  Esdras.  6 — 19. 

In  the  first  month,  the  fourteenth  day  of  the  month,  you  shall  observe  the 
solemnity  of  the  pasch:  seven  days  unleavened  bread  shall  be  eaten.  Ezech. 
45—21. 

And  the  disciples  did  as  Jesus  had  appointed  them:  and  they  prepared 
the  pasch.     Matth.  26—19.     See  Mark.  14—12. 

And  the  day  of  the  unleavened  bread  came,  on  which  it  was  necessary 
that  the  pasch  should  be  killed.     Luke.  22 — 7. 

Feast  of  Pentecost. 

And  the  feast  of  the  harvest  of  the  fii'st-f ruits  of  thy  work,  whatsoever  thou 
hast  sown  in  the  field.  The  feast  also  in  the  end  of  the  year,  when  thou  hast 
gathered  in  all  thy  corn  out  of  the  field.     Exod.  23 — 16. 

Thou  shalt  keep  the  feast  of  weeks  with  the  first-fruits  of  the  corn  of  thy 
wheat  harvest,  and  the  feast  when  the  time  of  the  year  returneth  that  all 
things  are  laid  in.     Ibid.  34 — 22. 

The  day  also  of  fh'st-fruits,  when  after  the  weeks  are  accomplished,  you 
shall  offer  new  fruits  to  the  Lord,  shall  be  venerable  and  holy:  you  shall  do 
no  servile  work  therein.     Num.  28 — 26. 

Thou  shalt  number  unto  thee  seven  weeks  from  that  day,  wherein  thou 
didst  put  the  sickle  to  the  corn.     Deut.  16 — 9. 

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292  FESTIVALS. 

After  these  tilings,  there  was  a  festival  day  of  the  Jews,  and  Jesus  went 
up  to  Jemsalem.    John.   5 — 1. 

And  when  the  days  of  the  Pentecost  were  accompUshed,  thej'  were  all 
together  in  the  same  place.     Acts.  2 — 1. 

For  Paul  had  determined  to  sail  by  Ephesus,  lest  he  should  be  delayed 
any  time  in  Asia.  For  he  hastened  on,  if  it  were  possible  for  him  to  keep 
the  dav  of  Pentecost  at  Jerusalem.    Ibid.  20—16. 

Feast  of  Trumpets. 

Say  to  the  children  of  Israel:  The  seventh  mouth,  on  the  fii-st  daj-  of  the 
month,  you  shall  keei^  a  sabbath,  a  memorial,  with  the  sound  of  trmnpets, 
and  it  shall  be  called  holy.  You  shall  do  no  servile  work  therein,  and  you 
shall  offer  a  holocaust  to  the  Lord.     Le%'it.  23 — 24,  25. 

The  first  day  also  of  the  seventh  month  shall  be  venerable  and  holy  imto 
you;  you  shall  do  no  servile  work  therein,  because  it  is  the  daj-  of  the  somid- 
ing  and  of  trumpets.  And  you  shall  offer  a  holocaust  for  a  most  sweet  odoiu* 
to  the  Lord,  one  calf  of  the  herd,  one  ram,  and  seven  lambs  of  a  year  old, 
without  blemish.     Num.  29—1,  2. 

Feast  of  Expiation. 

Upon  this  daf  shall  be  the  expiation  for  you,  and  the  cleansing  from  all 
your  sins:  you  shall  be  cleansed  before  the  Lord.     Le^^t.  16—30. 

Upon  the  tenth  day  of  this  seventh  month  shall  be  the  day  of  atone- 
ment: it  shall  be  most  solemn,  and  shall  be  called  holy:  and  you  shall  afllict 
your  souls  on  that  day,  and  shall  offer  a  holocaust  to  the  Lord.  You  shall  do 
no  servile  work  m  the  time  of  this  day:  because  it  is  a  day  of  propitiation, 
that  the  Lord  your  God  may  be  merciful  unto  you.     Ibid.  23—27,  2S. 

The  tenth  day  also  of  this  seventh  month  shall  be  holy  and  venerable  un- 
to you,  and  you  shall  affUct  your  souls:  you  shall  do  no  servile  work  therein. 
Nmn.  29—7.     See  John.  7—37. 

Feast  of  Tabernacles. 

And  the  feast  of  the  harvest  {thou  shalt  keep)  of  the  first-fruits  of  thy 
work,  whatsoever  thou  hast  sown  in  the  field.  The  feast  also  in  the  end  of 
the  year,  when  thou  hast  gathered  in  all  thy  corn  out  of  the  field.  Exod. 
23—16. 

Say  to  the  children  of  Israel:  From  the  fifteenth  day  of  this  same  seventh 
month,  shall  be  kept  the  feaist  of  tabernacles  seven  days  to  the  Loi-d.  Levit. 
28—34. 

Thou  shalt  celebrate  the  solemnity  also  of  tabernacles,  when  thou  hast 
gathered  in  thy  fruit  of  the  barn-floor  and  of  the  wine-press.     Deut.  16 — 13. 

And  he  commanded  them,  saying:  After  seven  years,  in  the  year  of  re- 
mission, in  the  feast  of  tabernacles.     Ibid.  31 — 10. 

And  they  kept  the  feast  of  tabernacles,  as  it  is  written,  and  offered  the 
holocaust  every  day  orderly  according  to  the  commandment,  the  duty,  of  the 
day  in  its  day.     1,  Esdras.  3 — 4. 

And  they  found  written  in  the  law,  that  the  Lord  had  commanded  by  the 
hand  of  Moses,  that  the  children  of  Israel  should  dwell  in  tabernacles,  on  the 


FESTIVALS.  398 

feast,  in  the  seventh  month:  and  that  they  should  proclaim  and  publish  the 
word  in  all  their  cities,  and  in  Jerusalem,  saying:  Go  forth  to  the  mount,  and 
fetch  branches  of  olive,  and  branches  of  beautiful  wood,  branches  of  myrtle, 
and  branches  of  palm,  and  branches  of  thick  trees,to  make  tabernacles,  as  it  is 
written.  *  *  And  all  the  assembly  of  them  that  were  returned  from  the  captiv- 
ity, made  tabernacles, and  dwelt  in  tabernacles:  for  since  the  days  of  Josue  the 
son  of  Nun,  the  children  of  Israel  had  not  done  so,  until  that  day:  and  there 
was  exceeding  great  joy.     2.  Esdras.  8 — 14,  15,  and  17. 

And  now  celebrate  ye  the  days  of  Scenopegia  in  the  month  of  Casleu. 
2.  Mach.     1—9. 

Note.  Sceiiopegia,  viz.  The  Encenia,  or  feast  of  the  dedication  of  the 
altar,  called  here  Scenopegia,  or  feast  of  tabernacles,  from  being  celebrated 
with  like  solemnity. 

And  they  kept  eight  aays  with  joy,  after  the  manner  of  the  feast  of  the 
tabernacles,  remembering  that  not  long  before  they  had  kept  the  feast  of  the 
tabernacles  when  they  were  in  the  mountains,  and  in  dens,  like  wild  beasts. 
Ibid.  10—6. 

Now  the  feast  of  the  Jews,  called  of  the  tabernacles,  was  at  hand.  And 
his  brethren  said  to  him :  Pass  from  hence,  and  go  into  Judea,  that  thy  dis- 
ciples also  may  see  thy  works  which  thou  doest.    John.  7 — 2,  3. 

Feast  of  the  Sabbath. 

And  on  the  seventh  day  God  ended  his  work  which  he  had  made:  and  he 
rested  on  the  seventh  day  from  all  his  work  which  he  had  done.  And  he 
blessed  the  seventh  day  and  sanctified  it:  because  in  it  he  had  rested  from  all 
his  work  which  God  created  and  made.     Gen.  2 — 2,  3. 

Moses  said  to  the  Israelites:  This  is  what  the  Lord  hath  spoken:  To- 
morrow is  the  rest  of  the  sabbath  sanctified  to  the  Lord.  Whatsoever  work 
is  to  be  done,  do  it:  and  the  meats  that  are  to  be  dressed,  dress  them:  and 
whatsoever  shall  remain,  lay  it  up  until  the  morning.     Exod.  16 — 23. 

On  the  sixth  day  the  Israelites  gathered  a  double  quantity  of  manna,  that 
they  might  refrain  from  all  ivorJc  on  the  Sabbath,     Ibid.  16 — 22. 

Remember  that  thou  keep  holy  the  sabbath  day.  Six  days  shalt  thou 
labour,  and  shalt  do  all  thy  works.  But  on  the  seventh  day  is  the  sabbath  of 
the  Lord  thy  God:  thou  shalt  do  no  work  on  it,  thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy 
daughter,  nor  thy  man-servant,  nor  thy  maid-servant,  nor  thy  beast,  nor 
the  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates.  For  in  six  days  the  Lord  made  lieaven 
and  earth,  and  the  sea,  and  all  things  that  are  in  them,  and  rested  on  the 
seventh  day:  therefore  the  Lord  blessed  the  seventh  day,  and  sanctified  it. 
Ibid.  20—8  to  11. 

Six  days  thou  shalt  work:  the  seventh  day  thou  shalt  cease,  that  thy  ox 
and  thy  ass  may  rest:  and  the  son  of  thy  handmaid  and  the  stranger  may  be 
refreshed.     Ibid.  23-12. 

Keep  you  my  sabbath;  for  it  is  holy  unto  you:  he  that  shall  profane  it, 
shall  be  put  to  death:  he  that  shall  do  any  work  in  it,  his  soul  shall  perish 
out  of  the  midst  of  his  people.  Six  days  shall  you  do  work:  in  the  seventh 
day  is  the  sabbath,  the  rest  holy  to  the  Lord.  Every  one  that  shall  do  any 
work  on  this  day,  shall  die.    Let  the  children  of  Israel  keep  the  sabbath,  and 


294  FESTIVALS. 

celebrate  it  in  their  generations.  It  is  an  everlasting  covenant  between  me 
and  the  cliildren  of  Israel,  and  a  perpetual  sign.  For  in  six  days  the  Lord 
made  heaven  and  earth:  and  in  the  seventh  he  ceased  from  work.  Ibid. 
31—14  to  17. 

Six  days  shalt  thou  work:  the  seventh  day  thou  shalt  cease  to  plough, 
and  to  reap.     Ibid.  34—21. 

Six  days  you  shall  do  work:  the  seventh  day  shall  be  holy  unto  you,  the 
sabbath  and  the  rest  of  the  Lord:  he  that  shall  do  any  work  on  it,  shall  be  put 
to  death.     Ibid.  35—2. 

Six  days  shall  ye  do  work;  the  seventh  day,  because  it  is  the  rest  of  the 
sabbath,  shall  be  called  holy.  You  shall  do  no  work  on  that  day:  it  is  the 
sabbath  of  the  Lord  in  all  your  habitation.     Levit,  23 — 3.     See  19 — 3. 

Six  years  thou  shalt  sow  thy  field,  and  six  years  thou  shalt  prune  thy 
vineyard,  and  shalt  gather  the  fruits  thereof:  but  in  the  seventh  year  there 
shall  be  a  sabbath  to  the  land,  of  the  resting  of  the  Lord:  thou  shalt  not  sow 
thy  field,  nor  prune  thy  vineyard.     Ibid.  25 — 3,  4.     See  Exod.  23 — 10. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  cliildren  of  Israel  were  in  the  wilderness, 
and  had  found  a  man  gathering  sticks  on  the  sabbath-day,  that  thej'  brought 
him  to  Moses  and  Aaron  and  the  whole  multitude.  And  they  put  him  into 
prison,  not  knowing  what  they  should  do  with  him.  And  the  Lord  said  to 
Moses:  Let  that  man  die:  let  all  the  multitude  stone  him  without  the  camp. 
And  when  they  had  brought  him  out,  they  stoned  him;  and  he  died  as  the 
Lord  had  commanded.     Num.  15 — 32  to  36. 

And  on  the  sabbath-day,  you  shall  offer  two  lambs  of  a  year  old  without 
blemish,  and  two  tenths  of  flour  tempered  with  oil  in  sacrifice,  and  the  liba- 
tions which  regularly  are  poured  out  everj^  sabbath  for  the  perpetual  holo- 
caust.    Ibid.  28—9,  10. 

Observe  the  day  of  the  sabbath,  to  sanctify  it,  as  the  Lord  thy  God  hath 
commanded  thee.     Deut.  5 — 12. 

Nehemias  punished  those  who  violated  the  sabbath.    See  2.  Esdras.  3 — 15. 

Some  Tyrians  also  dwelt  there,  who  brought  fish,  and  all  maimer  of 
wares:  and  they  sold  them  on  the  sabbaths  to  the  children  of  Juda  in  Jeru- 
salem. And  I  rebuked  the  chief  men  of  Juda,  and  said  to  them:  What  is  this 
evil  thing  that  you  are  doing,  profaning  the  sabbath-day  ?  Did  not  our  fathers 
do  these  things,  and  our  God  brought  all  this  evil  upon  us,  and  upon  this  city? 
And  you  bring  more  wrath  upon  Israel  by  \nolating  the  sabbath.  *  *  I 
spoke  also  to  the  Levites,  that  they  should  be  purified,  and  should  come  to 
keep  the  gates,  and  to  sanctify  the  sabbath-day:  for  this  also  remember  me, 
O  my  God,  and  spare  me  according  to  the  multitude  of  thy  tender  mercies. 
Ibid.  13—16  to  18  and  22. 

Biassed  is  the  man  that  doeth  this  (namely,  judgment  and  justice),  and 
the  son  of  man  that  shall  lay  hold  on  this:  that  keepeth  the  sabbath  from 
profaning  it,  that  keepeth  his  hands  from  doing  any  evil.  *  *  For  thus 
saith  the  Lord  to  the  eunuchs:  Tliey  that  shall  keep  my  sabbaths,  and  shall, 
choose  the  things  that  please  me,  and  shall  hold  fast  my  covenant:  I  will  give 
to  them  in  my  house  and  within  my  walls,  a  place  and  a  name  better  than 
sons  and  daughters:  I  will  give  them  an  everlasting  name,  which  shall  never 
perish.     Isa.  56—2,  4,  5, 

If  thou  turn  away  thy  foot  from  the  sabbath,  from  doing  thy  own  will  in 
my  holy  day,  and  call  the  sabbath  delightful  aud  the  holy  of  the  Lord  glori- 
ous, and  glorify  him,  while  thou  doest  not  tliy  own  ways,  and  thy  own  will  is 


FESTIVALS.  295 

not  found  to  speak  a  word:  then  slialt  thou  be  delighted  in  the  Lord;  and  I 
will  lift  thee  up  above  the  high  places  of  the  earth,  and  will  feed  thee  with 
the  inheritance  of  Jacob  thy  father.  For  the  mouth  of  the  Lord  hath  spoken 
it.     Ibid.  58—13,  14.     See  66—23. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Take  heed  to  j^our  souls,  and  cany  no  burdens  on 
the  sabbath-day:  and  bring  them  not  in  by  the  gates  of  Jerusalem.  And  do 
not  bring  burdens  out  of  your  houses  on  the  sabbath-day,  neither  do  ye  any 
work:  sanctify  the  sabbath-day,  as  I  commanded  your  fathers.  *  *  But  if 
you  will  not  hearken  to  me,  to  sanctify  the  sabbath-day,  and  not  to  carry 
burdens,  and  not  to  bring  them  in  by  the  gates  of  Jerusalem  on  the  sabbath- 
day,  I  will  kindle  a  fire  in  the  gates  thereof,  and  it  shall  devour  the  houses  of 
Jerusalem,  and  it  shall  not  be  quenched.     Jerem.  17 — 21,  22  and  27. 

And  I  gave  them  my  statutes,  and  I  shewed  them  my  judgments,  which 
if  a  man  do,  he  shall  live  in  them.  Moreover  I  gave  them  also  my  sabbaths, 
to  be  a  sign  between  me  and  them:  and  that  they  might  know  that  I  am  the 
Lord  that  sanctify  them.     Ezech.  20—11,  12.     See  Exod.  20—8. 

Thou  hast  despised  my  sanctuaries,  and  profaned  my  sabbaths.  Ezech. 
82 — 8,  See  1.  Mach.  1 — 43,  and  following  verses.  The  whole  of  Chap.  2; 
and  2.  Mach.  8—26. 

But  when  Nicanor  un  derstood  that  Judas  was  in  the  places  of  Samaria, 
he  purposed  to  set  upon  him  with  all  violence  on  the  sabbath-day.  And  when 
the  Jews  that  were  constrained  to  f ollow^  htm,  said :  Do  not  act  so  fiercely  and 
barbarously,  but  give  honour  to  the  day  that  is  sanctified:  and  reverence  him 
that  beholdeth  all  things.     2.  Mach.  15—1,  2. 

At  that  time  Jesus  went  through  the  corn  on  the  sabbath-day:  and  his 
disciples  being  hungry,  began  to  pluck  the  ears  of  corn,  and  to  eat.  Matth. 
12-1;  also  Mark.  2—23. 

And  when  the  sabbath-day  was  come,  he  began  to  teach  in  the  synagogue: 
and  many  hearing  him  were  in  admiration  at  his  doctrine,  saying:  How  came 
this  man  by  all  these  things  ?  and  what  wisdom  js  this  that  is  given  to  him, 
and  such  mighty  works  as  are  wrought  by  his  hands?    Mark.  6—2. 

And  he  came  to  Nazareth  where  he  was  brought  up:  and  he  went  into 
the  synagogue,  according  to  his  custom  on  the  sabbath-day:  and  he  rose  up 
to  read.  *  *  And  he  went  down  into  Capharnaum  a  city  of  Galilee,  and 
there  he  taught  them  on  the  sabbath-days.  And  they  were  astonished  at  his 
doctrine:  for  his  w^ord  was  with  power.     Luke.  4 — 16,  31  and  32. 

And  some  of  the  Pharisees  said  to  them:  "Why  do  you  that  which  is  not 
lawful  to  do  on  the  sabbath-days V  And  Jesus,  answering  them,  said:  Have 
you  not  read  so  much  as  this,  what  David  did,  when  himself  was  hungry,  and 
they  that  were  with  him  ?  How  he  went  into  the  house  of  God,  and  took  and 
eat  the  bread  of  proposition,  and  gave  to  them  that  were  with  him,  which  it 
is  not  lawful  to  eat,  but  only  for  the  priests  ?  Ibid.  6—2  to  4.  See  Exod. 
29—32.    Levit.  34—8. 

And  he  was  teaching  in  their  synagogue  on  the  sabbath.  Luke.  13—10. 
See  verses  14  and  15.     Also  14—1;  John.  7—32  and  9—14. 

The  Jews,  therefore,  said  to  him  that  was  cured:  It  is  the  sabbath:  it  is 
not  lawful  for  thee  to  take  up  thy  bed.  He  answered  them:  He  that  made 
me  whole,  he  said  to  me:  Take  up  thy  bed,  and  walk.    John.  5 — 10,  11. 

But  they  passing  through  Perge,  came  to  Antioch  in  Pisidia:  and  entering 
into  the  synagogue  on  the  sabbath-day,  they  sat  down.  *  *  For  they  who 
inhabited  Jerusalem,  and  the  rulers  thereof  not  knowing  him,  nor  the  voices 


296  FESTIVALS. 

of  the  prophets,  which  are  read  every  sabbath,  judging  Mm  have  fulfilled 
them.  *  *  But  the  next  sabbath-day  the  whole  city  almost  came  together 
to  hear  the  word  of  God.     Acts.  13—14,  27  and  44. 

And  on  the  first  day  of  the  week,  when  we  assembled  to  break  bread, 
Paul  discoursed  with  them,  being  to  depart  on  the  morrow,  and  he  continued 
his  speech  until  midnight.     Ibid.  20—7. 

Note:— ^nd  on  the  first  day  of  the  iveek.  Here  St.  Chrysostom  with 
many  other  interpreters  of  the  Scripture  explain,  that  the  Christians,  even  at 
this  time,  must  have  changed  the  sabbath  into  the  first  day  of  the  week,  (the 
Lord's  day)  as  all  Christians  now  keep  it:  This  change  was  undoubtedly  made 
by  the  authority  of  the  chiu-ch:  hence  the  exercise  of  the  power,  which  Christ 
had  given  to  her:  for  he  is  Lord  of  the  sabbath. 

On  the  first  day  of  the  week  let  every  one  of  you  put  apart  with  himself, 
laying  up  what  it  shall  well  please  him:  that  when  I  come,  the  gatherings  be 
not  then  to  be  made.     1.  Cor.  6  —2.     See  Hebr.  4 — 4. 

Feast  of  the  Sabbath  Properly  Observed  by  the  Good. 

See  above  Exod,  20—8  to  10;  Levit.  23—3  and  32:  Deut.  5—12,  14;  Isa. 
58—13,  14:  Jerem.  17—21,  24,  25;  Matth.  12—12;  Mark.  2—27,  28;  Luke. 
6— 9  and  13—15. 

Sabbath  Violated  by  the  Wicked. 

Six  days  you  shall  do  work:  the  seventh  day  shall  be  holy  unto  you,  the 
sabbatn  and  the  rest  of  the  Lord:  he  that  shall  do  any  work  on  it,  shall  be  put 
to  death.     Exod.  35—2. 

TTiey  who  collected  wood  on  the  Sabbath  were  stoned  to  death  by  the  com- 
mand of  the  Lord.     See  Num.  15 — 36. 

Remembering  the  word  which  the  Lord  spoke  by  Amos  the  prophet:  Your 
festival  days  shall  be  turned  into  lamentation  and  mourning.     Tob.  2 — 6. 

The  new  moons,  and  the  sabbaths,  and  other  festivals,  I  will  not  abide, 
your  assemblies  are  wicked.  My  soul  hateth  yovu-  new  moons,  and  your  sol- 
emnities: they  are  become  troublesome  to  me,  I  am  weary  of  bearing  them. 
Isa.  1—13,  14. 

But  if  you  will  not  hearken  to  me,  to  sanctify  the  sabbath-day,  and  not 
to  carry  burdens,  and  not  to  bring  them  in  by  the  gates  of  Jerusalem  on  the 
saobath-day,  I  will  kindle  a  fire  in  the  gates  thereof,  and  it  shall  devour  the 
houses  of  Jerusalem,  and  it  shall  not  be  quenched.    Jerem.  17 — 27. 

I  hat«,  and  have  rejected  your  festivities:  and  I  will  not  receive  the  o<Iour 
of  your  assemblies.     Amos.  5 — 21. 

And  I  will  turn  your  feasts  into  mourning,  and  all  your  songs  into  lamen- 
tation: and  I  will  bring  up  sackcloth  upon  every  back  of  yours,  and  baldness 
ujwn  every  head:  and  I  will  make  it  as  the  mourning  of  an  only  son,  and  the 
latter  end  thereof  as  a  bitter  day.    Ibid.  8 — 10. 

Feast  of  the  New  Moon. 

And  on  the  first  day  of  the  month  you  shall  offer  a  holocaust  to  the  Loi-d. 
two  calves  of  the  herd,  one  ram,and  seven  Iambs,  of  a  year  old.  without  blem- 
ish.   Num.  28-11. 


FESTIVALS.  397 

And  David  said  to  Jonathan:  Behold,  to-morrow  is  the  new  moon;  and  I 
according  to  custom  am  wont  to  sit  beside  the  king  to  eat:  let  me  go  then, 
that  I  may  be  hid  in  the  field  till  the  evening  of  the  third  day.  1.  Kmgs.  20—5. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  God:  In  the  first  month,  the  first  of  the  month,  thou 
shalt  take  a  calf  of  the  herd  without  blemish:  and  thou  shalt  expiate  the  sanc- 
tuary.    Ezech.  45 — 18. 

Violation  of  Feasts  severely  Punished 

And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  children  of  Israel  were  in  the  wilderness, 
and  had  found  a  man  gathering  sticks  on  the  sabbath-day,  that  they  brought 
him  to  Moses  and  Aaron  and  the  whole  multitude.  And  they  put  him  into 
prison,  not  knowing  what  they  should  do  with  him.  And  the  Lord  said  to 
Moses:  Let  that  man  die:  let  all  the  multitude  stone  him  without  the  camp. 
And  when  they  had  brought  him  out,  they  stoned  him;  and  he  died  as  the 
Lord  had  commanded.     Num.  15 — 33  to  36. 

FIDELITY. 

(See  also  Infidelity.) 

Fidelity  to  Men. 

The  servant  of  Abraham  faithfully  executed  the  command  given  him  by  his 
master.    Gen.  Chap.  24. 

Jacob  faithfidly  served  Laban  by  tending  his  flochs.     Ibid.  31 — 6  and  40. 

Joseph  was  faithful  to  his  master.     Ibid.  Chap.  39. 

Rahab  was  faithful  to  the  spies  whom,  Josue  sent  to  explore.  Josue.Chapts. 
2  and  6. 

The  Israelites  faithfully  kept  their  oaths  to  the  Oabaonites.  Ibid.  Chapts. 
9  and  10. 

Jonathan  was  faithful  to  David.     I.Kings.  Chap.  20. 

David  was  faithful  to  Abiathar:  I  knew  that  day  when  Doeg  the  Edom- 
ite  was  there,  that  without  doubt  he  would  tell  Saul:  I  have  been  the  occasion 
of  the  death  of  all  the  souls  of  thy  father's  house.  Abide  thou  with  me;  fear 
not:  for  he  that  seeketh  my  life,  seeketh  thy  life  also;  and  with  me  thou  shalt 
be  saved.     Ibid.  22—22,  23. 

David  was  umvilliny  to  slay  Said  his  king,  although  persecuted  by  him. 
Ibid.  24—7. 

The  men  of  Jabes  Galaad  were  faithftd  to  Saul.  Ibid.  31—11  and  follow- 
ing verses. 

And  Ethai  answered  the  king,  saying:  As  the  Lord  liveth,  and  as  my 
lord  the  king  Uveth:  in  what  place  soever  thou  shalt  be,  lord  my  king,  either 
in  death,  or  in  Life,  there  will  thy  servant  be.     2.  Kings.  15 — 21. 

Our  Lord  commended  the  fidelity  of  the  servants  who  multiplied  their  tal- 
ents.   Matth.  15 — 14. 

FIRST-FRUITS. 

{See  also  Tithes.) 
The  First-Fruits  belong  to  Ood  and  to  his  Priests. 


398  FIRST-FRUITS. 

Thou  Shalt  not  delay  to  paj'  thy  tithes  and  thy  first-fruits:  thou  shalt  give 
the  first-born  of  thy  sons  to  me.     Exod.  22 — 29. 

Tliou  Shalt  caiTy  the  first-fruits  of  the  com  of  thy  ground  to  the  house  of 
•the  Lord  thy  God.     Ibid.  23—19. 

The  fii-st  of  the  fruits  of  thy  gi-ound  thou  shalt  offer  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord  thy  Gk)d.     Ibid.  34—26. 

Set  aside  with  j^ou  first-fruits  to  the  Lord.  Let  every  one  that  is  willing 
and  hath  a  ready  heart,  offer  them  to  the  Lord.     Ibid.  35—5.     See  25—2. 

Tlie  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Speak  to  the  children  of  Israel,  and  thou  shalt 
say  to  them:  Wlien  you  shall  have  entered  into  the  land  which  I  will  give  you, 
and  shall  reap  yom'  corn,  you  shall  bring  sheaves  of  ears,  the  first-fruits  of 
yovu-  harvest,  to  the  priest.     Levit.  23—10.     See  27—30  and  following  verses. 

All  the  first-fruits  also,  which  the  children  of  Israel  offer,  belong  to  the 
priest:  and  whatsoever  is  offered  into  the  sanctuary  by  every  one,  and  is  de- 
livered into  the  hands  of  the  priest,  it  shall  be  his.     Num.  5 — 9,  10. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Aaron:  Behold,  I  have  given  thee  the  charge  of  my 
first-fruits.  All  things  that  are  sanctified  by  the  children  of  Israel,  I  have  de- 
livered to  thee  and  to  thy  sons  for  the  priestly  office,  by  everlasting  ordinances. 
*  *  But  the  first-fiiiits,  which  the  children  of  Israel  shall  vow  and  offer,  I 
have  given  to  thee,  and  to  thy  sons,  and  to  thy  daughters,  by  a  perjietual  law. 
He  that  is  clean  in  thy  house,  shall  eat  them.  *  *  All  the  first  rijie  of  the 
fruits,  that  the  ground  bringeth  forth,  and  wliich  ai-e  brought  to  the  Lord, 
shall  be  for  thy  use:  he  that  is  clean  in  thy  house,  shall  eat  them.  Ibid. 
18—8,  11,  13.     See  also  Deut.  12—6,  11,  17;  and  14—23. 

And  they  (the  priests)  shall  receive  nothing  else  of  the  possession  of  their 
brethren:  for  the  Lord  liimself  is  their  inheritance,  as  he  hath  said  to  them. 
This  shall  be  the  priest's  due  from  the  people,  and  from  them  that  offer 
victims:  whether  they  saciifice  an  ox,  or  a  sheeji,  they  shall  give  to  the  priest 
the  shoulder  and  the  breast:  the  first-fruits  also  of  corn,  of  wine,  and  of  oil, 
and  a  part  of  the  wool  from  the  shearing  of  their  sheep.  Deut.  18 — 2  to  4. 

Thou  shalt  take  the  first  of  all  thy  fruits,  and  put  them  in  a  basket,  and 
shalt  go  to  the  place  which  the  Lord  thy  Grod  shall  choose,  that  his  name 
may  be  invocated  there.     Ibid.  26 — 2. 

The  form  prescibed  for  offering  the  first-fruits  is  found  in  Deut.  26 — 10. 
See  2.  Paral.  31—5. 

And  that  we  would  brmg  the  first-fruits  of  our  land,  and  the  first-fruits  of 
aU  fruit  of  every  tree,  from  year  to  year,  in  the  house  of  our  Lord:  *  *  and 
that  we  would  bring  the  first-fruits  of  our  meats,  and  of  our  libations,  and  the 
fruit  of  every  tree,  of  the  vintage  also,  and  of  oil  to  the  priests,  to  the  store- 
house of  our  God,  and  the  tithes  of  our  ground  to  theLevites.  The  Levites  al- 
so shall  receive  the  tithes  of  our  works  out  of  all  the  cities.  And  the  priest 
the  son  of  Aaron  shall  be  with  the  Levites  in  the  tithes  of  the  Levites:  and  the 
Levites  shall  offer  the  tithe  of  their  tithes  in  the  house  of  our  God,  to  the  store- 
room into  the  treasure-house.  For  the  children  of  Isrtiel  and  the  children  of 
Levi  shall  carry  to  the  treasury  the  first-fruits  of  corn,  of  wine,  and  of  oil: 
and  the  sanctified  vessels  shall  be  there,  and  the  priests,  and  the  singing  men, 
and  the  ijortei-s,  and  ministers:  and  we  will  not  forsake  the  house  of  ourGknl. 
2.  Esdras.  10—35,  37  to  89. 

Honour  the  Lord  with  thy  substance,  and  give  him  of  the  first  of  all  thy 
fruits:  and  thy  bams  shall  be  filled  with  abimdance;  and  thy  presses  shall 
run  over  with  wine.    Prov.  3 — 9,  10. 


FIRST-BORN.  299 

Every  First-Born  Consecrated  to  God. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  saying:  Sanctify  unto  me  every  first-born 
that  openeth  the  womb  among  the  children  of  Israel,  as  well  of  men  as  of 
beasts:  for  they  are  all  mine.  *  *  Thou  shalt  set  apart  all  that  openeth  the 
womb  for  the  Lord,  and  all  that  is  first  brought  forth  of  tliy  cattle:  whatsoever 
thou  shalt  have  of  the  male  sex,  thou  shalt  consecrate  to  the  Lord.  Exod. 
13—1,  2  and  12. 

Note — Sanctify  unto  me  every  first-born.  Sanctiflcation  in  this  place 
means  that  the  first-born  males  of  the  Hebrews  should  be  deputed  to  the  min- 
istry in  the  divine  worship;  and  the  first-born  of  beasts  be  given  for.  a  sacri- 
fice. 

Thou  shalt  not  delay  to  pay  thy  tithes  and  thy  first-fruits:  thou  shalt  give 
the  first  horn  of  thy  sons  to  me.     Ibid.  22—29.     See  Ezech.  4'1— 30. 

Tlie  firstling  of  an  ass  thou  shalt  redeem  with  a  sheep:  but  if  thou  wilt 
not  give  a  price  for  it,  it  shall  be  slain.  The  first-born  of  thy  sons  thou  shalt 
redeem:  neither  shalt  thou  appear  before  me  empty.  Ibid.  34—20.  See  verse 
19. 

The  first-born,  which  belong  to  the  Lord,  no  man  may  sanctify  and  vow: 
whether  it  be  bullock,  or  sheep,  they  are  the  Lord's.     Levit.  27 — 26. 

For  every  first-born  is  mme;  since  I  struck  the  first-born  in  the  land  of 
Egypt:  I  have  sanctified  to  myself  whatsoever  is  first-born  in  Israel  both  of 
man  and  beast;  they  are  mine:  I  am  the  Lord.     Num.  3 — 13. 

For  all  the  first-born  of  the  children  of  Israel,  both  of  men  and  of  beasts, 
are  mine.  From  the  day  that  I  slew  every  first-born  in  the  land  of  Egypt, 
have  I  sanctified  them  to  myself.     Ibid.  8 — 17. 

Of  the  firstlings,  that  come  of  thy  herds  and  thy  sheep,  thou  shalt  sancti- 
fy to  the  Lord  thy  God  whatsoever  is  of  the  male  sex.  Thou  shalt  not  work 
with  the  firstling  of  a  bullock,  and  thou  shalt  not  shear  the  firstlings  of  thj 
sheep.     Deut.  15—19.     See  1.  Kings.  1—24. 

As  it  is  written  in  the  law  of  the  Lord:  That  every  male  opening  the  womb 
shall  be  called  holy  to  the  Lord.     Luke.  2—23. 

FLATTERY. 

And  when  they  {Core  and  his  adherents)  had  stood  up  against  Moses  and 
Aaron,  they  said :  Let  it  be  enough  for  you,  that  all  the  multitude  consisteth 
of  holy  ones,  and  the  Lord  is  among  them :  why  Hft  you  up  yourselves  above 
the  people  of  the  Lord?  Num.  16 — 3 

It  is  better  to  be  rebuked  by  a  wise  man,  than  to  be  deceived  with  the 
flattery  of  fools.     Eccles.  7 — 6. 

The  king's  indignation  is  just.     Esther.  1 — 18. 

The  just  man  shall  correct  me  in  mercy,  and  shall  reprove  me:  but  let  not 
the  oil  of  the  sinner  fatten  my  head.     Psalm.  140 — 5. 

My  son,  if  sinners  shall  entice  thee,  consent  not  to  them.     Prov,  1 — 10. 

An  unjust  man  allureth  his  friend :  and  leadeth  him  into  a  way  that  is  not 
good.     Ibid.     16—29. 

They  that  say  to  the  wicked  man:  Thou  art  just;  shall  be  cursed  by  the 
people;  and  the  tribes  shall  abhor  them.    Ibid.  24 — 24.  , 

Better  are  the  wounds  of  a  friend,  than  the  deceitful  kisses  of  an  enemy. 
*    *    He  that  blesseth  his  neighbour  with  a  loud  voice,  rising  in  the  night, 


300  FLATTERY. 

shall  be  like  to  him  that  curseth.  *  *  As  silver  is  tried  in  the  fining-pot, 
and  gold  in  the  furnace;  so  a  man  is  tried  by  the  mouth  of  him  that  praiseth. 
Ibid.  27—6,  14  and  21. 

•They  that  forsake  the  law,  praise  the  vdcked  man.  *  *  He  that  rebuk- 
eth  a  man,  shall  afterward  find  favour  with  him,  mc«"e  than  he  that  by  a  flat- 
tering tongue  deceiveth  him.    Ibid.  28 — 4  and  23. 

And  there  is  one  that  uttereth  an  exact  word  tellhig  the  truth.  Thei*e  is 
one  that  humbleth  himseK  wickedly,  and  his  interior  is  fuU  of  deceit.  EccU. 
19—23. 

As  for  my  people,  their  oppressors  have  stripped  them,  and  women  have 
ruled  over  them.'  O  my  people,  thej'  that  call  thee  blessed,  the  same  deceive 
thee,  and  destroy  the  way  of  thy  steps.     Isa.  .3 — 12. 

Wo  to  you — that  justify  the  wicked  for  gifts.     Ibid.  5 — 23. 

Their  tongue  is  a  piercing  arrow,  it  hath  six)ken  deceit;  with  his  mouth  one 
speaketh  deceit  with  his  friend,  and  secretly  he  lieth  in  wait  for  him.  Jerem. 
9—8. 

Tliey  have  made  the  king  glad  with  their  wickedness:  and  the  princes 
with  their  lies.     Osee.  7 — 3. 

Master,  we  know  that  thou  art  a  true  sjjeaker.     Matth.  22 — 16. 

And  seeing  that  it  pleased  the  Jews,  he  (Herod)  proceeded  to  take  uj)  Peter 
also.     Acts.  12—3.     See  verse  22. 

Or  do  you  seek  to  please  men?  Galat.  1 — 10. 

For  neither  have  we  used,  at  any  time,  the  speech  of  flattery,  as  you  know. 
1.  Thess.  2—5, 

FLESH. 

How  our  Flesh  should  be  Crucified. 

A  workman  that  is  a  drunkard  shall  not  be  rich:  and  he  that  contemneth 
small  things,  shall  fall  by  little  and  little.  Wine  and  women  make  Avise  men 
fall  oflf,  and  shaU  rebuke  the  prudent.     EccU.  19 — 1,  2. 

Fodder,  and  a  wand,  and  a  burden  are  for  an  a.ss;  bread,  and  correction, 
and  work  for  a  slave.     Ibid.  33—25. 

And  he  said  to  me:  Fear  not,  Daniel:  for  from  the  first  day  that  thou  didst 
set  thy  heart  to  understand,  to  afflict  thyself  in  the  sight  of  thy  God,  thy 
words  have  been  heard:  and  I  am  come  for  thy  words.     Dan.  10 — 12. 

Draw  thee  water  for  the  siege;  build  up  thy  bulwarks:  go  into  the  clay 
and  tread;  work  it,  and  make  brick.     Nahum.  3 — 14. 

Let  rottenness  enter  into  my  bones,  and  swarm  under  me:  that  I  may  rest 
in  the  day  of  tribulation;  that  I  may  go  up  to  our  people  that  are  girded. 
Habac.  3—16 

Knowing  this,  that  our  old  man  is  crucified  with  him,  that  the  body  of  sin 
may  be  destroyed,  and  that  we  may  serve  sin  no  longer.  *  *  Let  not  sin 
therefore  reign  in  your  mortal  body,  so  as  to  obey  tlie  lusts  thereof.  Rom. 
6—6  and  12. 

Therefore,  brethren,  we  are  debtors,  not  to  the  flesh,  to  live  according  to 
the  flesh.  For  if  you  live  according  to  the  flesh,  you  shall  die:  but  if  by  the 
spirit  you  mortify  the  deeds  of  the  flesh,  you  shall  live.    Ibid.  8 — 12.  13. 

I  beseech  you  therefore,  brethren,  by  the  mercy  of  God,  that  j'ou  present 


FLESH.  301 

your  bodies  a  living  sacrifice,  holy,  pleasing  to  God,  your  reasonable  service, 
ibid.  12—1. 

But  I  chastise  my  body,  and  bring  it  into  subjection:  lest,  perhaps,  when 
I  have  preached  to  others,  I  myself  should  become  reprobate.     1.  Cor.  9 — 27. 

Always  bearing  about  in  our  body  the  dying  of  Jesus;  that  the  life  also 
of  Jesus  may  be  made  manifest  in  our  bodies.     2.  Cor.  4 — 10. 

For  I,  through  the  law,  am  dead  to  the  law,  that  I  may  live  to  God;  with 
Christ  I  am  nailed  to  the  cross.     Galat.  2 — 19. 

I  say  then:  Walk  in  the  Spirit,  and  you  shall  not  fulfil  the  lusts  of  the 
flesh.  *  *  And  they  who  are  Christ's  have  crucified  their  flesh,  with  the 
vices  and  concupiscences.     Ibid.  5 — 16  and  34. 

From  henceforth  let  no  man  be  troublesome  to  me:  for  I  bear  the  marks 
of  the  Lord  Jesus  in  my  body.     Ibid.  6 — 17. 

To  put  off,  according  to  the  former  conversation,  the  old  man,  who  is  cor- 
rupted according  to  the  desires  of  error.     Ephes.  4 — 22. 

But  fornication  and  all  uncleanness,  or  covetousness,  let  it  not  so  much  as 
be  named  among  you,  as  it  becometh  saints;  nor  obscenity.     Ibid.  5 — 3. 

Tliat  I  may  know  him  (Christ),  and  the  power  of  his  resurrection, and  the 
fellowship  of  his  sufferings;  being  made  conformable  to  his  death.  Philip. 
3-10. 

Who  now  rejoice  in  my  sufferings  for  you,  and  fill  up  those  things  that 
are  wanting  of  the  sufferings  of  Christ,  in  my  flesh  for  his  body,  which  is  the 
church.     Coloss.  1 — 24. 

Instructing  us,  that  renouncing  impiety,  and  worldly  desires,  we  should 
live  soberly,  and  justly,  and  piously  in  this  world.     Titus.  2 — 12. 

For  this  cause  also  was  the  gospel  preached  to  the  dead;  that  they  might 
be  judged  indeed,  according  to  men  in  the  flesh,  but  may  live  according  to 
God  in  the  Spirit.     1.  Peter.  4—6. 

The  Flesh  to  be  Cared  for  from  Necessity. 

Therefore,  brethren,  we  are  debtors,  not  to  the  flesh,  to  live  according  to 
the  flesh.     Rom.  8—12. 

But  put  ye  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  make  not  provision  for  the  flesh 
in  its  concupiscences.     Ibid.  13 — 14. 

Now  this  I  say,  brethren,  that  flesh  and  blood  cannot  possess  the  kingdom 
of  God:  neither  shall  corruption  possess  incorruption.     1.  Cor.  15 — 50. 

Having,  therefore,  these  promises,  dearly  beloved,  let  us  cleanse  ourselves 
from  all  defilement  of  the  flesh  and  of  the  spirit,  perfecting  sanctification  in 
the  fear  of  God.     2.  Cor.  7—1. 

For,  walking  in  the  flesh,  we  do  not  war  according  to  the  flesh.  Ibid. 
10—3. 

The  Flesh  to  be  Restrained  because  it  Impedes  Good. 

And  they  who  are  in  the  flesh,  cannot  please  God.  But  you  are  not  in  the 
flash,  but  in  the  spirit,  if  so  be  that  the  Spirit  of  God  dwell  in  you.  Now  if 
any  man  have  not  the  Spirit  of  Christ,  he  is  none  of  his.  And  if  Christ  be  in 
you:  the  body  indeed  is  dead  because  of  sin,  but  the  spirit  liveth  because  of 
justification.     Rom.  8 — 8  to  10. 


302  FOOD. 

Wherefore  as  there  is  among  you  envying  and  contention,  are  you  not 
carnal,  and  walk  according  to  man?  1.  Cor.  3 — 3. 

For  the  flesh  lusteth  against  the  Spirit,  and  the  Spirit  against  the  flesh;  for 
these  are  contrary  one  to  another:  so  that  you  do  not  the  things  that  you 
would.     Galat.  5—17. 

Dearly  beloved,  I  beseech  you,  as  strangers  and  pilgrims,  to  refrain  your- 
selves from  carnal  desires,  which  war  against  the  soul.     1.  Peter.  2 — 11. 

The  Flesh  Clogs  the  Spirit. 

And  God  said:  My  spirit  shall  not  remain  in  man  for  ever,  because  he  is 
flesh,  and  his  days  shall  be  a  hundred  and  twenty  years.     Gen.  6 — 3. 

There  is,  therefore,  now  no  condemnation  to  them  who  are  in  Christ  Jesus, 
who  walk  not  according  to  the  flesh.  *  *  For  if  you  live  according  to  the 
flesh,  you  shall  die:  but  if  by  the  spirit  you  mortify  the  deeds  of  the  flesh,you 
shall  live.     Eom.  8—1  and  13. 

I  say  then:  Walk  in  the  Spirit,  and  you  shaU  not  fulfil  the  lusts  of  the 
flesh.  *  *  Now  the  works  of  the  flesh  are  manifest;  which  are, fornication, 
uncleanness,  immodesty,  luxury,  idolatry, witchcraft,enmities,contentions,em- 
ulations,  wrath,  quarrels,  dissensions,  sects,  envy,  murders,  drunkenness,  re- 
vellings,  and  such  like:  of  the  which  I  foretell  you  as  I  have  foretold  to  you, 
that  they  who  do  such  things  shall  not  obtain  the  kingdom  of  God.  Galat. 
5—16  and  19  to  21. 

Be  not  deceived:  God  is  not  mocked.  For  what  things  a  man  shall  sow, 
those  also  shall  he  reap.  For  he  that  soweth  in  liis  flesh,  of  the  flesh  also  shall 
reap  corruption:  but  he  that  soweth  in  the  Spirit,  of  the  Spirit  shall  reap  life 
everlasting.    Ibid.  6—7,8. 

FOOD. 
Certain  Food  Forbidden  to  the  Jews. 

If  an  ox  gore  a  man  or  a  woman,  and  they  die,  he  shall  be  stoned:  and 
his  flesh  shall  not  be  eaten,  but  the  owner  of  the  ox  shall  be  quit.  Exod. 
21—28. 

You  shall  be  holy  men  to  me:  the  flesh  that  beasts  have  tasted  of  before, 
you  shall  not  eat,  but  shall  cast  it  to  the  dogs.     Ibid.  22 — 31. 

By  a  perpetual  law  for  your  generations,  and  in  all  your  habitations:  nei- 
ther blood  nor  fat  shall  you  eat  at  all.     Levit.  3 — 17. 

Say  to  the  children  of  Israel:  The  fat  of  a  sheep,  and  of  an  ox,  and  of  a 
goat,  you  shall  not  eat.    Ibid.  7—23. 

But  whatsoever  cheweth  indeed  the  cud,  and  hath  a  hoof,  but  divideth  it 
not,  as  the  camel,  and  others,  that  you  shall  not  eat;  butshsdl  reckon  it  among 
the  unclean.    Ibid.  11 — i. 

If  any  man  whosoever  of  the  house  of  Israel,  and  of  the  strangers  that 
sojourn  among  them,  eat  blood,  I  will  set  my  face  against  his  soul,  and  will 
cut  him  oflf  from  among  his  people.    Ibid.  17 — 10. 

You  shall  not  eat  with  blood.  You  shall  not  divine  nor  observe  dreams. 
Ibid.  19—26. 

Only  beware  of  this,  that  thou  eat  not  the  blood,  for  the  blood  is  for  the 
soul:  and  therefore  thou  must  not  eat  the  soul  with  the  flesh.    Deut.  12 — 23. 


FOOLISHNESS.  303 

Abuse  of  Food  and  Drink. 
{See  also  Drunkenness,  and  Gluttony.) 

Such  as  are  without  fins  and  scales,  you  shall  not  eat,  because  they  are 
unclean.     Ibid.  14 — 10. 

The  harp,  and  the  lyre,  and  the  timbrel,  and  the  pipe,  and  wine  are  in 
your  feasts:  and  the  work  of  the  Lord  you  regard  not;  nor  do  you  consider 
the  works  of  his  hands.     Isa.  5 — 12. 

Behold  this  was  the  iniquity  of  Sodom  thy  sister,  pride,  fulness  of  bread, 
and  abundance,  and  the  idleness  of  her,  and  of  her  daughters:  and  they  did 
not  put  forth  their  hand  to  the  needy,  and  to  the  poor.     Ezech.  16 — 49. 

Let  us  walk  honestly  as  in  the  day:  not  in  rioting  and  drunkenness,  not 
in  chambering  and  impurities,  not  in  contention  and  envy.     Rom.  13 — 13. 

For  the  time  past  is  sufficient  to  have  fulfilled  the  will  of  the  Gentiles,  for 
them  who  have  walked  in  riotousness,  lusts,  excess  of  wine,  revellings,  ban- 
quetings,  and  unlawful  worshipping  of  idols.     1.  Peter.  4 — 3. 

Food  Should  be  Received  with  Thanks. 

(See  Thanks,  and  also  Abstinence.) 

FOOLISHNESS, 

The  Foolishness  of  Women's  Talk. 

{See  Women.) 

Example  of  Foolishness  and  Fools. 

Laban  said  to  Jacob:  Thou  hast  done  foolishly.  Gen.  31—28.  See  Num. 
12—11. 

The  Israelites  are  called  fools.  Deut.  32 — 6;    Jerem.  4 — 22  and  5 — 21. 

Samuel  said  to  Saul.    Thou  hast  done  foolishly.     1.  Kings.  13 — 13. 

Saul  himself  acknowledges  the  foolishness  of  his  conduct.    Ibid.  26 — 21. 
See  1.  Kings.  21—13. 

NabaVs  foolishness  would  have  cost  him  his  life,  had  it  not  been  for  the 
prudence  of  Abigail,  his  wife.  1.  Kings.  25 — 25.  See  2.  Kings.  24 — 10; 
1.  Paral.  21 — 8;  and  2.  Paral.  16 — 19  and  following  verses. 

Job  said  to  his  urife:  Thou  hast  spoken  like  one  of  the  fooKsh  women. 
Job.  2—10. 

Understand,  ye  senseless  among  the  people:  and  you  fools,  be  wise  at 
last.     Psalm.  93—8. 

It  is  an  honour  for  a  man  to  separate  himself  from  quarrels:  but  aU  fools, 
are  meddling  with  reproaches.  Prov.  20 — 3.  See  14 — 29;  also  verses  1,  3,  7, 
8,  9,  14,  16,  18  and  24;  and  15—2,  5,  7,  14,  20  and  21. 

As  snow  in  summer, and  rain  in  harvest;  so  glory  is  not  seemly  for  a  fool. 
Ibid.  26 — 1.     See  verse  4. 

Though  thou  shouldst  bray  a  fool  in  the  mortar,  as  when  a  pestle  striketh 
upon  sodden  barley,  his  folly  would  not  be  taken  from  Mm.  Ibid.  27 — 22. 
See  10—8,  14,  23;  24—7,  8,  9,  and  30—2  and  32. 


304  FOREIGNERS. 

And  the  number  of  fools  is  infinite.  Eccles.  1 — 15.  See  4 — 5,  13  aaid  17; 
6—8;  7—5,  6.  10,  18;  and  Chapter  10. 

A  fool  lifteth  up  his  voice  in  laughter:  but  a  wise  man  will  scarce  laugh 
low  to  himself.  *  *  The  heart  of  fools  is  m  their  mouth:  and  the  mouth  of 
wise  men  is  in  their  lieart.  Eccli.  21—23  and  29.  See  verses  17,  19,  21,  25,  26, 
27  and  28.     See  also  Isa.  9—11  and  13;  32— 6,and  Baruch.  3—22,  23  and  28. 

And  everj'  one  that  heareth  these  my  words,  and  doeth  them  not.  shall  be 
like  a  foolish  man,  who  built  his  house  upon  the  sand.  Matth.  7 — 26.  See 
25—2,  3.  8;  23—17;  Mark.  7—22;  and  Luke.  6—44.  See  also  Rom.  1—21,  22; 
Galat.  3—1,  3:  Luke.  12—20;  24—25;  and  Ephes.  5-3,  4. 

The  Wisdom  of  this  World  is  Foolishness  with  God 

For  the  word  of  the  cross,  to  them  indeed  that  peiish,  is  foolishness;  but 
to  them  who  are  saved,  that  is,  to  us,  it  is  the  power  of  God.  *  *  But  we 
preach  Christ  crucified,  to  the  Jews  a  stumbUng-block,  and  to  the  Gentiles 
foolishness.     1.  Cor.  1 — 18  and  23. 

For  the  wisdom  of  this  world  is  f ooHshness  with  God.  For  it  is  written : 
I  will  catch  the  ■wdse  in  their  own  craftiness.     Ibid.  3 — 19.     See  4 — 10. 

FOOT. 

The  Foot  Signifies  the  Affections,  Thoughts,  Counsels  and  Works  of  Men,  both 

Pious  and  Impious.  • 

He  will  keep  the  feet  of  his  saints:  and  the  wicked  shall  be  silent  in  dark- 
ness, because  no  man  shall  prevail  by  his  o^vn  strength.     1.  Kings.  2 — 9. 

Thou  hast  put  my  feet  in  the  stocks,  and  hast  observed  all  my  paths,  and 
hast  considered  the  steps  of  my  feet.    Job.  13 — 27. 

I  will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation:  the  Gentiles  have  stuck  fast  in  the  de- 
struction which  they  prepared.  Their  foot  hath  been  taken  in  the  very  snare 
which  they  hid.     Psalm.  9 — 16. 

My  eyes  are  ever  towards  the  Lord:  for  he  shall  pluck  my  feet  out  of  the 
snare.     Psalm.  24 — 15. 

Who  hath  set  my  soul  to  live:  and  hath  not  suffered  my  feet  to  be  moved. 
Psahn.   65—9. 

Thy  word  is  a  lamp  to  my  feet,  and  a  light  to  my  paths.  Psalm. 
118—105. 

May  he  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved.     Psalm.  120 — 3. 

And  make  straight  steps  with  your  feet;  that  no  one  halting  may  go 
astray,  but  rather  be  healed.    Hebr.  12 — 13.    See  Luke.  1 — 79. 

FORBEARANCE. 

(See  Longanimity.) 

FOREIGNERS. 

How  they  should  be  Treated. 

M  a  stranger  dwell  in  your  land,  and  abide  among  you,  do  not  upbraid 


FORGIVENESS.  305 

him:  but  let  him  be  among  you  as  one  of  the  same  country;  and  you  shall 
love  him  as  yourselves:  for  j^ou  were  strangers  in  the  land  of  Egypt.  I  am 
the  Lord  3-our  God.     Levit.  19—33,  34. 

FORGETFULNESS. 

Forgetfulness  of  Benefits. 

(See  Benefits.) 

God  not  to  be  Forgotten. 

Take  heed,  and  bevi^are  lest  at  any  time  thou  forget  the  Lord  thy  God, 
and  neglect  his  commandments  and  judgments  and  ceremonies,  which  I  com- 
mand thee  this  day.     Deut.   8 — 11. 

Thou  hast  forsaken  the  God  that  begot  thee,  and  hast  forgotten  the  Lord 
that  created  thee.     Ibid.  32—18. 

God,  humanly,  speaking,  is  said  to  forget.  See  1.  Kings.  1 — 11;  Psalm. 
9—13;  Psalm.  12—1;  Osee.  1—6. 

FORGIVENESS. 

Forgiveness  of  Sin. 

(See  Sin,  and  Absolution.) 

Forgiveness  of  our  Neighbours. 

Remember  the  fear  of  God;  and  be  not  angry  with  thy  neighbour.  Eccli. 
28-8. 

But  I  say  to  you,  that  whosoever  is  angrj^  with  his  brother,  shall  be  guilty 
of  the  judgment.  And  whosoever  shall  say  to  his  brothei ,  Raca,  shall  be 
guilty  of  the  council.  And  whosoever  shall  say.  Thou  fool,  shall  be  guilty  of 
hell  fire.     Matth.  5—22. 

And  forgive  us  our  debts  as  we  forgive  our  debtors.  Ibid.  6 — 12.  See 
verse  14. 

Then  Peter  came  unto  him,  and  said:  Lord,  how  often  shall  my  brother 
offend  against  me,  and  I  forgive  him?  till  seven  times?  Jesus  said  to  him:  I 
say  not  to  thee,  till  seven  times;  but  till  seventy  times  seven.  *  *  So  also 
shall  my  heavenly  Father  do  to  you,  if  you  forgive  not  every  one  his  brother 
from  your  hearts.     Ibid.  18—21,  22  and  35. 

Take  heed  to  yourselves.  If  thy  brother  sin  against  thee,  reprove  him: 
and  if  he  do  penance,  forgive  him.  And  if  he  sin  against  thee  seven  times  in 
a  day,  and  seven  times  in  a  day  turn  again  to  thee,  saying:  I  repent;  forgive 
him.     Luke.  17—3,  4.     See  Matth.  18—15. 

And  be  ye  kind  one  to  another,  merciful,  forgiving  one  another,  even  as 
God  hath  forgiven  you  in  Christ.     Ephes.  4 — 32. 

Put  ye  on,  therefore,  as  the  elect  of  God,  holy,  and  beloved,  the  bowels  of 
mercy,  benignity,  humility,  modesty,  patience:  bearing  with  one  another,  and 
forgiving  one  another,  if  any  have  a  complaint  against  another:  even  as  the 
Lord  hath  forgiven  you,  so  do  you  also.     Coloss.  8 — 12,  13. 


306  t'ORNICATION. 

TJiisword  is  iised  in  Scripture,  not  only  for  the  sin  of  impurity,  but  for 
idolatry,  and  for  all  kinds  of  infidelity  to  God.  Adultery  and  fornication  are 
frequently  confounded.  Both  the  Old  and  New  Testaments  condemn  all  im- 
purity and  fornication,  corporal  and  spiritual;  idolatry,  apostasy,  heresy,in- 
fidelity,  etc. 

They  shall  cast  her  (the  young  woman  who  has  lost  her  virginity)  out  of  the 
doors  of  her  father's  house,  and  the  men  of  the  city  shall  stone  her  to  death, 
and  she  shall  die:  because  she  hath  done  a  wicked  thing  in  Israel. — And  thou 
shalt  take  away  the  evil  out  of  the  inidst  of  thee.     Deut.  22—21,  22. 

For  a  harlot  is  a  deep  ditch:  and  a  strange  woman  is  a  narrow  pit.  She 
heth  in  wait  in  the  way  as  a  robber:  and  him  whom  she  shall  see  unwary,she 
will  kill.     Prov.  23—27,  28. 

And  he  that  joineth  himself  to  hai'lots,  will  be  wicked.  Rottenness  and 
worms  shall  inherit  him;  and  he  shall  be  lifted  up  for  a  greater  example;  and 
his  soul  shall  be  taken  away  out  of  the  number.     Eccli.  19 — 3. 

How  can  I  be  merciful  to  thee  ?  thy  cliildren  have  forsaken  me,  and  swear 
by  them  that  are  not  gods:  I  fed  them  to  the  full, and  they  committed  adultery, 
and  rioted  in  the  harlot's  house.    Jerejn.  5 — 7. 

I  will  not  visit  upon  your  daughters  when  they  shall  commit  fornication, 
and  upon  yoiu-  spouses  when  they  shall  commit  adultery:  because  themselves 
conversed  with  harlots,  and  offered  sacrifice  with  the  effeminate:  and  the  peo- 
ple that  doth  not  ixnderstand  shall  be  beaten.  Osee.  4 — 14.  See  1.  Cor. 
6—9,  10;  7—9;  and  Hebr.  13—4;  also  Coloss.  3—5. 

Fornication  Enervates  the  Body  and  Weakens  the  Faculties. 

Tliat  thou  mayst  keep  thoughts,  and  thy  lips  may  preserve  instruction. 
Mind  not  the  deceit  of  a  woman.  For  the  lips  of  a  harlot  are  like  a  honey  comb 
dropping:  and  her  throat  is  smoother  than  oil.  But  her  end  is  bitter  as  worm- 
wood, and  sharp  as  a  two-edged  sword.     Pi-ov.  5 — 2  to  4.     See  Job.  31 — 12. 

Give  not  thy  soul  to  harlots  in  any  point;  lest  thou  destroy  thj'self  and  thy 
inheritance.     Eccli.  9 — 6. 

Occasio^is  of  Foi-nication  to  be  Avoided. 

Use  not  much  the  company  of  her  that  is  a  dancer,  and  hearken  not  to 
her;  lest  thou  perish  by  the  force  of  her  charms.  Gaze  not  upon  a  maiden; 
lest  her  beauty  be  a  stumbling-block  to  thee.  *  *  Many  by  admii-ing  tha 
beauty  of  another  man's  wife,  have  l)ecome  reprobate;  for  her  conversation 
bumeth  as  fire.  Sit  not  at  all  with  another  man's  wife,  nor  repose  upon  the 
bed  with  her:  and  strive  not  with  her  over  wine;  lest  thy  heart  decline  tow- 
ards her,  and  by  thy  blood  thou  fall  into  destruction.  Forsake  not  an  old 
friend;  for  the  new  will  not  be  Uke  to  him.     Ekx^li.  9 — 4  and  11  to  14. 

Behold  not  everybody's  beauty:  and  tarry  not  among  women.  For  from 
garments  cometh  a  moth,  and  from  a  woman  the  iniquity  of  a  man.  Ibid. 
43—12,  13. 

Fornication  Forbidden  not  only  in  Act,  but  also  in  Tliought. 

You  have  heard  it  was  said  to  them  of  old:  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adul- 
tery. But  I  say  unto  you,  that  whosoever  looketh  on,  a  woman  to  lust  after 
her  hath  already  committed  adultery  with  her  in  his  heart.  Matth.  5—27,  28. 


FORNICATION.  307 

Fornication  brings  Infamy. 

« 

See  Eccli.  9-10  and  41— 21. 
Spiritual  Fornication,  ivhich  is  Heresy  and  Idolatry. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Behold,  thou  shalt  sleep  with  thy  fathers; 
and  this  people  rising  up  will  go  a  fornicating  after  strange  gods  in  the  land, 
to  which  it  goeth  in  to  dwell:  there  will  they  forsake  me,  and  will  make  void 
the  covenant,  which  I  have  made  with  them.     Deut.  31 — 16. 

And  the  Lord  raised  up  judges  to  deliver  them  from  the  hands  of  those 
that  oppressed  them:  but  they  would  not  hearken  to  them,  committing  forni- 
cation with  strange  gods,  and  adoring  them.  They  quickly  forsook  the  way, 
in  which  their  fathers  had  walked:  and  hearing  the  commandments  of  the 
Lord,  they  did  all  things  contrary.     Judges.  3—16,  17. 

But  after  Gedeon  was  dead,  the  children  of  Israel  turned  again,  and  com.- 
mitted  fornication  with  Baalim.  And  they  made  a  covenant  with  Baal,  that 
he  should  be  their  god.     Ibid.  8 — 33. 

How  is  the  faithful  citj'^,  that  was  full  of  judgment,  become  a  harlot!  jus- 
tice dwelt  in  it,  but  now  murderers.    Isa.  1 — 21.     See  Chap.  57 — 3,  4. 

And  they  that  are  saved  of  you  shall  remember  me  amongst  the  nations 
to  which  they  are  carried  captives:  because  I  have  broken  their  heart  that 
was  faithless,  and  revolted  from  me:  and  then"  eyes  that  went  fornicating  af- 
ter their  idols:  and  they  shall  be  displeased  with  themselves  because  of  the 
evils  wliich  they  have  committed  in  all  their  abominations.  Ezech.  6 — 9.  See 
the  whole  of  chapter  16. 

The  beginning  of  the  Lord's  speaking  by  Osee:  And  the  Lord  said  to  Osee: 
Go,  take  thee  a  wife  of  fornications,  and  liave  of  her  children  of  fornications: 
for  the  land  by  fornication  shall  depart  from  the  Lord.     Osee.  1 — 2. 

And  I  will  not  have  mercy  on  her  children:  for  they  are  the  children  of 
fornications.  For  their  mother  hath  committed  fornication;  she  that  con- 
ceived them  is  covered  with  shame:  for  she  said:  I  will  go  after  my  lovers, 
that  give  rue  my  bread,  and  my  water,  my  wool,  and  my  flax,  my  oil,  and  my 
drink.     Ibid.  2 — 4,  5. 

If  thou  play  the  harlot,  O  Israel,  at  least  let  not  Juda  offend:  and  go  ye 
not  into  Galgal,  and  come  not  np  into  Bethaven;  and  do  not  swear:  The  Lord 
Hveth.  For  Israel  hath  gone  astray  like  a  wanton  heifer:  now  will  the  Lord 
feed  them,  as  a  lamb  in  a  spacious  place.     Ibid.  4 — 15,  16. 

And  he  cried  out  with  a  strong  voice,  saying:  Babylon  the  great  is  fallen, 
is  fallen ;  and  is  become  the  habitation  of  devils,  and  the  hold  of  every  un- 
clean spirit,  and  the  hold  of  every  unclean  an cL hateful  bird:  because  all  na- 
tions have  drunk  of  the  wine  of  the  wrath  of  her  fornication:  and  the  kings 
of  the  earth  have  connnitted  fornication  with  her:  and  the  merchants  of  the 
earth  have  been  made  rich  by  the  abundance  of  her  delicacies.  Apocal.  18 — 
2,3. 

FORTITUDE. 

For  Fortitude  of  Abraham,  see  Gen.  14 — 14  and  following  vei-ses. 

The  Lord  therefore  hath  granted  me  life,  as  he  promised  until  this  present 

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308  FOUNDATION. 

day.  It  is  forty  and  five  years  since  the  Lord  six)ke  this  word  to  Moses,  when 
Israel  joumej'ed  through  the  wilderness:  this  day  I  am  eighty -five  years  old, 
as  strong  as  I  was  at  that  time  when  I  was  sent  to  view  the  land:  the  strength 
of  that  time  contmueth  in  me  until  this  day,  as  well  to  fight  as  to  march. 
Josue.  14 — 10,11.  SeeEccli.  46 — il.  Foi^  Sampson  s  Fortitude,  See  Judges. 
Chap.  14.      Foi'  David's  Fortitude,  See  1.  Kings.  17 — 34,  .85  and  49. 

Take  courage  and  do  diligently;  and  the  Lord  will  be  with  you  in  good 
things.    2.  Paral.  19—11. 

Expect  the  Lord,  do  manfully,  and  let  thy  heart  take  courage,  and  wait 
thou  for  the  Lord.     Psalm.  26 — 14. 

The  house  of  the  just  is  veiy  much  strength:  and  in  the  fruits  of  the 
wicked  is  trouble.     Prov.  15 — 6. 

Who  shall  find  a  vaUant  woman?  Ibid.  31 — 10. 

Thou  hast  been  a  strength  to  the  poor,  a  strength  to  the  needy  in  his  dis- 
tress.   Isa.  25—4. 

Say  to  the  faint-hearted:  Take  courage,  and  fear  not:  behold  your  God 
will  bring  the  revenge  of  recomiiense:  God  himself  will  come  and  will  save 
you.     Ibid.  35 — 4. 

Arise,  arise,  put  on  thy  strength,  O  Sion,  put  on  the  garments  of  thy  glo- 
ry, O  Jerusalem,  the  city  of  the  holy  One:  for  henceforth  the  uncircumcised, 
and  unclean  shall  no  more  pass  through  thee.     Ibid.  52 — 1 . 

Eleazar  said:  Wherefore  by  departing  manfully  out  of  this  life.  I  shall 
shew  myself  worthy  of  my  old  age:  and  I  shall  leave  an  example  of  fortitude 
to  yoimg  men,  if  with  a  ready  mind  and  constancy  I  suffer  an  honourable 
death,  for  the  most  venerable  and  most  holy  laws.  And  having  spoken  thus, 
he  was  forthwith  carried  to  execution.     2.  Mach.  6 — 27,28. 

In  all  things  we  suffer  tribulation,  but  are  not  distressed:  we  are  strait- 
ened, but  are  not  destitute:  we  suffer  persecution,  but  are  not  forsaken:  we 
are  cast  down,  but  we  perish  not.    2.  Cor.  4 — 8,  9. 

Fortitude  seeks  God. 

The  angel  said  to  Jacob:  thy  name  shall  not  be  called  Jacob,  but  Israel: 
for  if  thou  hast  been  strong  against  God,  how  much  more  shalt  thou  prevail 
against  men  ?  Gen.  32—28. 

The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  my  praise.     Exod.  15—2. 

Do  you  therefore,  take  courage,  and  let  not  your  hands  be  weakened:  for 
there  shall  be  a  reward  for  your  work.     2.  Paral.  15 — 7. 

For  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  behold  all  the  earth,  and  give  strength  to  those 
who  with  a  perfect  heart  trust  in  him.     Ibid.  16 — 9. 

The  joy  of  the  Lord  is  our  strength.     2.  Esdras.  8 — 10. 

Do  ye  manfully,  and  let  your  heart  be  strengthened,  all  ye  that  hope  in 
the  Lord.    Psalm.  30—25. 

FORTUNE-TELLERS. 
(See  SootJisayers  and  Incantations.) 

FOUNDATION. 
Christ  the  Foundation  of  the  Church. 
For  no  one  can  lay  another  foundation,  but  that  which  is  laid:  which  is 


FRATERNITY.  309 

Christ  Jesus.  Now  if  any  man  build  upon  this  foundation,  gold,  silver,  pre- 
cious stones,  wood,  hay,  stubble:  every  man's  work  shall  be  made  manifest: 
for  the  day  of  the  Lord  shall  declare  it,  because  it  shall  be  revealed  by  fire: 
and  the  fire  shall  try  every  man's  work,  of  what  sort  it  is.  1.  Cor.  3 — 11  to  13. 

Jesus  Christ  himself,  being  the  chief  comer-stone.     Ephes.  2 — 20. 

Wherefore,  it  is  contained  in  the  Scripture:  Behold.  I  lay  in  Sion  a  chief 
corner-stone,  elect  precious:  and  he  that  shall  believe  in  him,  shall  not  be  con- 
founded. 1.  Peter.  2 — 6.  See  whole  chapter.  Also  Psalm.  117 — 22;  Isa.  28 — 
16;  Matth.  21—42;  Rom.  9—33;  Acts.  4—21. 

The  Apostles  also  the  Fmmdation. 

Now,  therefore,  you  are  no  more  strangers  and  foreigners:  but  you  are 
fellow-citizens  with  the  saints,  and  the  domestics  of  God:  built  upon  the  foun- 
dation of  the  apostles  and  prophets,  Jesus  Christ  himself  being  the  chief  cor- 
ner-stone: in  whom  all  the  building  framed  together  groweth  into  a  holy  tem- 
ple in  the  Lord:  in  whom  you  also  are  built  together  into  a  habitation  of  God 
in  the  Spirit.     Ephes.  2— 19  to  22. 

Peter  particularly  is  said  to  be  the  Foundation. 

And  I  say  to  thee:  That  thou  art  Peter,  and  upon  this  rock  I  will  build  my 
church,  and  the  gates  of  hell  shall  not  prevail  against  it.  And  I  will  give  to 
thee  the  keys  of  the  kingdom  of  heaven:  And  whatsoever  thou  shalt  bind 
upon  earth,  it  shall  be  bound  also  in  heaven:  and  whatsoever  thou  shalt  loose 
upon  earth,  it  shaU  be  loosed  also  in  heaven.     Matth.  16^18,  19. 

When,  therefore,  they  had  dined,  Jesus  saith  to  Simon  Peter:  Simon  son 
of  John,  lovest  thou  me  more  than  these  ?  He  saith  to  him :  Yea,  Lord,  thou 
knowest  that  I  love  thee.  He  saith  to  him:  Feed  my  lambs.  He  saith  to  him 
again:  Simon  son  of  John,  lovest  thou  me?  He  saith  to  him:  Yea,  Lord,  thou 
knowest  that  I  love  thee.  He  saith  to  him:  Feed  my  lambs.  He  saith  to  him 
the  third  time:  Simon  son  of  John,  lovest  thou  me?  Peter  was  grieved,  be- 
cause he  said  to  him  the  third  time,  Lovest  thou  me?  And  he  said  to  him: 
Lord,  thou  knowest  all  things:  thou  knowest  that  I  love  thee.  He  said  to  him: 
Feed  my  sheep.     John.  21 — 15  to  17. 

FRATERNAL  CORRECTION. 

(See  Correction.) 

FRATERNITY. 

(See  also  Brethren.) 

A  brother  that  is  helped  by  his  brother  is  like  a  strong  city.  Pro  v.  18 — 19. 

Brethren  are  a  help  in  the  time  of  trouble.     Eccli.  40 — 24. 

Have  we  not  all  one  father  ?  hath  not  one  God  created  us  ?  why  then  doth 
every  one  of  us  despise  his  brother,  violating  the  covenant  of  our  fathers  ? 
Malach.  2—0. 

For  whosoever  shall  do  the  will  of  my  Father  who  is  in  heaven,  he  is  my 
brother,  and  sister,  and  mother.     Matth.   12 — 50. 


310  FRAUD. 

(See  Deceit.) 

FUNERALS. 

{See  Obsequies.) 

FREE-WILL. 

Free- Will  Remains  in  Man,  even  after  the  Fall. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  him  (Cain):  Why  art  thou  angry?  and  why  is  thy 
countenance  fallen  ?  If  thou  do  weil,  shalt  thou  not  receive  ?  but  if  ill,  shall 
not  sin  forthwith  be  present  at  the  door?  but  the  lust  thereof  shall  be  under 
thee,  and  thou  shalt  have  dominion  over  it.  Gen.  4 — 6,  7.  See  Num.  Chap^ 
30,  on  vows  and  oaths,  when  vahd  and  when  void. 

Moses  said  to  the  people  of  Israel:  I  call  heaven  and  earth  to  witness  tliis 
day,  that  I  have  set  before  you  life  and  death,  blessing  and  cursing.  Choose 
therefore  Ufe,  that  both  thou  and  thy  seed  may  live:  and  that  thou  mayst 
love  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  obey  his  voice.     Deut.  30 — 19,  20. 

Josue  said  to  the  Israelites :  Now  therefore  fear  the  Lord,  and  serve  him 
with  a  perfect  and  most  sincere  heart:  and  put  away  the  gods  wliich  your 
fathers  served  in  Mesopotamia  and  in  Egj-pt,  and  serve  the  Lord.  But  if  it 
seem  evil  to  you  to  serve  the  Lord,  you  have  your  choice:  choose  this  day  that 
which  pleaseth  you,  whom  you  would  rather  serve,  whether  the  gods  which 
yoiir  fathers  served  in  Mesopotamia,  or  the  gods  of  the  Amorrliites,  in  whose 
land  you  dwell:  but  as  for  me  and  my  house  we  will  serve  the  Lord.  Josue. 
24—14,  15. 

God  said  to  Gad,  the  prophet:  Go,  and  say  to  Da^dd:  Thus  saith  the  Lord: 
I  give  thee  thy  choice  of  three  things:  choose  one  of  them  which  thou 
wi  It,  that  I  may  do  it  to  thee.  And  when  Gad  was  come  to  David,  he  told 
him,  saying:  Either  seven  years  of  famine  shall  come  to  thee  in  thy  land:  or 
thou  shalt  flee  three  months  before  thy  adversaries,  and  they  shall  pursue 
thee:  or  for  three  days  there  shall  be  a  pestilence  in  thy  land.  2.  Kings. 
34—12,  13. 

I  have  not  sat  with  the  council  of  vanity:  neither  will  I  go  in  with  the  do- 
ers of  unjust  things.  I  have  hated  the  assembly  of  the  malignant:  and  with 
the  wicked  I  will  not  sit.  I  will  wash  my  hands  among  the  innocent:  and  will 
compass  thy  altar  O  Lord.     Psalm.  25 — 4  to  6. 

I  wiU  freely  sacrifice  to  thee,  and  will  give  praise.  O  God,  to  thy  name: 
because  it  is  good.    Psalm.  53 — 8. 

To-day  if  you  shall  hear  his  voice,  harden  not  your  hearts.  Psalm.  94 — 8. 
See  Hebr.  3—7;  and  4—7. 

Because  I  called,  and  you  refused:  I  stretched  out  my  hand;  euad  there 
was  none  that  regarded.    Prov.  1^24. 

For  thy  sustenance  showed  thy  sweetness  to  thy  children,  and  serving 
every  man's  will,  it  was  turned  to  what  every  man  liked.     Wisdom.  16—21. 

Before  man  is  life  and  death,  good  and  evil:  that  which  he  shall  choose 
shall  be  given  him.    Elccli.  15 — 18. 

Go  not  after  thy  lusts:  but  turn  away  from  thy  own  will.     Ibid.  18—80. 

Who  hath  been  tried  thereby,  and  made  perfect,  he  shall  have  glory  ever- 
lasting.   He  that  could  have  transgressed,  and  hath  not  transgressed:  and 


FREE-WILL.  •  311 

could  do  evil  things,  and  hath  not  done  them.     Ibid.  31 — 10. 

If  you  be  willing,  and  will  hearken  to  me,  you  shall  eat  the  good  things 
ot  the  land.  But  if  you  will  not,  and  will  provoke  me  to  wrath:  the  sword 
shall  devour  you,  because  the  mouth  of  the  Lord  hath  spoken  it.  Isa.  1 — 19,20. 

Be  converted  to  me,  and  you  shall  be  saved,  all  ye  ends  of  the  earth:  for 
I  am  God,  and  there  is  no  other.     Ibid.  45 — 23. 

I  have  spoken,  and  they  heard  not:  and  they  have  done  evil  in  my  eyes, 
and  have  chosen  the  things  that  displease  me.     Ibid.  66 — 4. 

Wilt  thou  be  angry  forever,  or  wilt  thou  continue  unto  the  end  ?  Behold, 
thou  hast  spoken,  and  hast  done  evil  things,  and  hast  been  able.  Jerem.  3 — 5. 

But  if  the  wicked  do  penance  for  all  his  sins  which  he  hath  committed, 
and  keep  all  my  commandments,and  do  judgment,  and  justice.living  he  shall 
live,  and  shall  not  die.  I  will  not  remember  all  his  iniquities  that  he  hath 
done:  in  his  justice  which  he  hath  wrought  he  shall  live.  *  *  Therefore 
will  I  judge  every  man  according  to  his  ways,  O  house  of  Israel,  saith  the 
Lord  God.  Be  converted,  and  do  penance  for  all  your  iniquities:  and  iniquity 
^hall  not  be  your  ruin.     Ezech.  18 — 21,  22  and  30. 

Destruction  is  thy  own,  O  Israel:  thy  help  is  only  in  me.     Osee.  13—9. 

Turn  ye  to  me,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  and  I  will  turn  to  you,  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts.     Zach.  1 — 3.     See  verse  4. 

Then  Jesus  said  to  his  disciples:  If  any  man  will  come  after  me,  let  him 
deny  himself,  and  take  up  his  cross,  and  follow  me.  Matth.  16 — 24.  See 
19—17. 

O  Jei-usalem,  Jerusalem,  thou  that  killest  the  prophets,  and  stonest  them 
that  are  sent  unto  thee!  how  often  would  I  have  gathered  together  thy  chil- 
dren, as  the  hen  gathereth  her  chickens  under  her  wings,  and  thou  wouldest 
not?    Ibid.  23—37. 

For  the  poor  you  have  always  with  you:  and  whensoever  you  will,  you 
may  do  them  good :  but  me  you  have  not  always.     Mark.  14 — 7. 

Jesus  said  to  the  blind  man:  What  wilt  thou  that  I  do  to  thee  ?  But  he 
said:  Lord,  that  I  may  see.  And  Jesus  said  to  him:  Receive  thy  sight:  thy 
faith  hath  made  thee  whole.     Luke.  18—41,42.   See  Matth.  20—32. 

But  as  many  as  received  him,  to  them  he  gave  power  to  be  made  the  sons 
of  God,  to  them  that  believe  in  his  name.     John.  1 — 12. 

For  that  which  I  work,  I  understand  not.  For  I  do  not  that  good  which 
I  will,  but  the  evil  which  I  hate,  that  I  do.  *  *  For  I  know  that  there 
dwelleth  not  in  me,  that  is  to  say,  in  my  flesh,  that  which  is  good.  For  to  will 
good,  is  present  with  me,  but  to  accomplish  that  which  is  good,  I  find  not. 
Rom.  7—15  and  18. 

Be  not  overcome  by  evil,  but  overcome  evil  by  good.     Ibid.  12 — 21. 

For  he  that  hath  determined,  being  steadfast  in  his  heart,  having  no  ne- 
cessity, but  having  power  of  his  own  will;  and  hath  judged  this  in  his  heart 
to  keep  his  virgin,  doeth  well.     1.  Cor.  7—37.    See  Jerem.  8—3. 

And  in  this  I  give  counsel:  for  this  is  profitable  for  you,  who  have  begun 
not  only  to  do,  but  also  to  be  wjlliug  the  year  before:  now,  therefore,  per- 
form ye  it  also  in  deed;  that,  as  your  mind  is  forward  to  be  wilhng,  so  it  may 
be  also  to  perform,  out  of  that  whicii  you  have.  2.  Cor.  8 — 10,  11.  See  Apocal. 
2—21. 

Behold,  I  stand  at  the  door,  and  knock:  if  any  man  shall  hear  my  voice, 
and  open  to  me  the  gate,  I  will  come  into  him,  and  will  sup  with  him,  and  he 
with  me.     Apocal.  3 — 20. 


313  •  FREE-WILL. 

Free- Will  should  Co-operate  toith  the  Grace  of  God. 

And  Samuel  spoke  to  all  the  house  of  Israel,  saying:  If  you  turn  to  the 
Lord  with  all  your  heart,  put  away  the  strange  gods  from  among  you,  Baalim 
and  Astaroth:  and  prepare  your  hearts  unto  the  Lord,  and  serve  him  only; 
and  he  will  deliver  you  out  of  the  hand  of  the  PhUistiaes.     1.  Kings.  7 — 3. 

But  he  (Roboam)  did  evil,  and  did  not  prepare  his  heart  to  seek  the  Lord. 
2.  Paral.  12—14. 

And  I  said:  Then  have  I  m  vain  justified  my  heart,and  washed  my  hands 
among  the  innocent.     Psalm.  72 — 13. 

It  is  the  part  of  man  to  prepare  the  soul:  and  of  the  Lord  to  govern  the 
tongue.  *  *  Every  proud  man  is  an  abomination  to  the  Lord:  though  hand 
should  be  joined  to  hand,  he  is  not  innocent.  *  *  The  heart  of  man  dispos- 
eth  his  way:  but  the  Lord  must  direct  his  steps.     Prov.  16 — 1,  5  and  9. 

They  that  fear  the  Lord,  wiU  prepare  their  hearts,  and  in  his  sight  will 
sanctify  their  souls.  They  that  fear  the  Lord,  keep  his  commandments,  and 
will  have  patience  even  until  his  visitation,  saying:  If  we  do  not  penance,  we 
shaU  fall  into  the  hands  of  the  Lord,  and  not  into  the  hands  of  men.  Eccli. 
2—20  to  22. 

Wash  yourselves,  be  clean,  take  away  the  e\'il  of  your  devices  from  my 
eyes:  cease  to  do  perversely.  Learn  to  do  well:  seek  judgment,  reUeve  the 
oppressed,  judge  for  the  fatherless,  defend  the  widow.  And  then  come,  and 
accuse  me,  saith  the  Lord:  if  your  sins  be  as  scarlet,  they  shall  be  made  as 
white  as  snow:  and  if  they  be  red  as  crimson,  they  shall  be  white  as  wool 
Isa.  1—16  to  18. 

The  voice  of  one  crying  in  the  desert:  Prepare  ye  the  way  of  the  Lord; 
make  straight  in  the  wilderness  the  paths  of  oiu*  God.  Ibid.  40 — 3.  The  same 
is  found  in  Matth.  3—3;  Mark.  1—3;  Luke.  3—4;  John.  1—23. 

Remember  this,  and  be  ashamed:  return,  ye  transgressors,  to  the  heart. 
Isa.  46—8. 

Seek  ye  the  Lord, while  he  may  be  found:  call  upon  him,  while  he  is  near. 
Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way,  and  the  unjust  man  his  thoughts,  and  let 
him  return  to  the  Lord,  and  he  wiU  have  mercy  on  him,  and  to  our  God,  for 
he  Is  bountiful  to  forgive.     Ibid.  55—6,  7.     See  Jerem.  4 — 4. 

Go,  and  proclaim  these  words  towards  the  north,  and  thou  shalt  saj': 
Return,  O  rebellious  Israel,  saith  the  Ix)rd.  and  I  will  not  turn  away  my  face 
from  you:  for  I  am  holy,  saith  the  Lord,  and  I  will  not  be  angrj'  for  ever. 
Jerem.   3—12. 

Wash  thy  heart  from  wickedness,  O  Jerusalem,  that  thou  mayst  l>e 
saved:  how  long  shall  hurtful  thoughts  abide  in  thee?     Ibid.  4 — 14. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  the  God  of  Israel:  Make  your  ways  and 
your  doings  good:    and  I  will  dwell  with  you  in  this  place.     Ibid.  7 — 8. 

If  that  nation  against  which  I  have  spoken,  shall  repent  of  their  evil.  I 
also  will  repent  of  the  evil  that  I  have  thought  to  do  to  them.     Ibid.  18 — s. 

But  if  the  wicked  do  penance  for  all  his  sins  which  he  hath  committed, 
and  keep  all  my  commandments,  and  do  judgmeut,and  justice,  living  he  sliall 
live,and  shall  not  die.  I  will  not  remember  all  his  iniquities  tliat  he  hath  done: 
in  his  justice  which  he  hath  wrought  he  shall  live.  *  *  And  when  the  wicked 
tumeth  himself  away  from  his  wickedness,  wliich  he  hath  wrought,  and  doeth 
judgment  and  justice;  be  shall  save  his  soul  alive.  Because  he  considereth  and 
tumeth  away  himself  from  all  his  iniquities,  which  he  hath  wrought,  he  shall 


FRIEND.  313 

surely  live,  and  not  die.  *  *  Therefore  will  I  judge  every  man  according 
to  his  ways,  O  house  of  Israel,  saith  the  Lord  God.  Be  converted,  and  do 
penance  for  all  your  iniquities:  and  iniquity  shall  not  be  your  ruin.  Cast 
away  from  you  all  your  transgressions,  by  which  you  have  transgressed;  and 
make  to  yourselves  a  new  heart,  and  a  new  spirit;  and  why  will  you  die,  O 
house  of  Israel?  For  I  desire  not  the  death  of  him  that  dieth,  saith  the 
Lord  God,  return  ye,  and  live.     Ezech.  18—31,  32,  27,  28  and  30  to  33. 

And  if  I  shall  say  to  the  wicked:  Thou  shalt  surely  die;  and  he  do  pen- 
ance for  his  sin,  and  do  judgment  and  justice,  and  if  that  wicked  man  re- 
store the  pledge,  and  render  what  he  had  robbed ,  and  walk  in  the  command- 
ments of  life,  and  do  no  unjust  thing;  he  shall  surely  live,  and  shall  not  die. 
Ibid.  33—14,  15. 

For  other  texts,  see  Zach.  1 — 3;  Malach.  3 — 7;Matth.  3 — 3;  Acts.  3 — 19  and 
8—22;  Rom.  10—13;  1.  Cor.  15—10;  Ephes.  5—14;  Philip.  3—13  and  4—13; 
Coloss.  1—29;  2.  Tim.  2—21;  Hebr.  4—16  and  12—12,  13;  James  4—8; 
Apocal.  3—30;  Psalm.  31—8;  Psalm.  35-10;  Psalm.  93—12:  and  Psalm.  118— 
18;  John  1—9;  Rom.  1—19. 

FRIEND. 

True  and  False  Friends. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses  face  to  face,  as  a  man  is  wont  to  speak  to 
his  friend.    Exod.  33—11. 

If  thy  brother  the  son  of  thy  mother,  or  thy  son,  or  daughter,  or  thy  wife 
that  is  in  thy  bosom,  or  thy  friend,  whom  thou  lovest  as  thy  own  soul,  would 
persuade  thee  secretly,  saying:  Let  us  go,  and  serve  strange  gods,  which  thou 
knowest  not,  nor  thy  fathers.  *  *  Consent  not  to  him;  hear  him  not;  nei- 
ther let  thy  eye  spare  him  to  pity  and  conceal  him:  But  thou  shalt  presently 
put  him  to  death.  Let  thy  hand  oe  first  upon  him,  and  afterwards  the  hands 
of  all  the  people.    Deat.  13—6,  8,  9. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  when  he  had  made  an  end  of  speaking  to  Saul,  the 
soul  of  Jonathan  was  knit  with  the  soul  of  David:  and  Jonathan  loved  him 
as  his  own  soul.  *  *  And  Jonathan  stripped  himself  of  the  coat  with  which 
he  was  clothed,  and  gave  it  to  David,  and  the  rest  of  his  garments,  even  to 
his  sword,  and  to  his  bow,  and  to  his  girdle.     1.  Kings.  18 — 1  and  4. 

And  when  Abner  was  returned  to  Hebron,  Joab  took  him  aside  to  the 
middle  of  the  gate,  to  speak  to  him  treacherously:  and  he  stabbed  him  there 
in  the  groin,  and  he  died,  in  revenge  of  the  blood  of  Asael  his  brother. 
2.  Kings.  3—27. 

But  thou  a  man  of  one  mind,  my  guide,  and  my  familiar.  Psalm  54 — 14. 
See  also  40-10. 

The  poor  man  shall  be  hateful  even  to  his  own  neighbour:  but  the  friends 
of  the  rich  are  many.     Prov.  14 — 20. 

A  man  amiable  in  society,  shall  be  more  friendly  than  a  brother.  Ibid. 
18—24. 

Thy  own  friend,  and  thy  father's  friend  forsake  not:  and  go  not  into  thy 
brother's  house  in  the  day  of  thy  affliction.  Better  is  a  neighbour  that  is 
near,  than  a  brother  afar  off.     Ibid.  27 — 10. 

If  thou  w^ouldst  get  a  friend,  try  him  before  thou  takest  him,  and  do  not 
credit  him  easily.     For  there  is  a  friend  for  his  own  occasion:  and  he  will  not 


314  FRIENDSHIP. 

abide  in  the  day  of  thy  trouble.  And  there  is  a  friend  that  tumetb  to  en- 
mity:  and  there  is  a  friend  that  will  disclose  hatred,  and  strife, and  reproaches. 
And  there  is  a  friend  a  companion  at  the  table;  and  he  will  not  abide  in  the 
day  of  distra««.     Eccli.  6 — 7  to  10. 

Do  not  transgress  against  thy  friend  defendng  money;  nor  despise  thy 
dear  brother  for  the  sake  of  gold.     Ibid.  7 — 20. 

He  that  flingeth  a  stone  at  birds,  shall  drive  them  away:  so  he  that  up- 
braideth  his  friend,  breaketh  friendship.  Ibid.  23 — 25.  See  Jerem.  9 — 4  and 
13—7;  also  Micheas.  7—5;  and  Dan.  11—86. 

FRIENDSHIP. 

You  are  my  friends,  if  you  do  the  things  that  I  command  you.  John. 
15—14. 

Abraham  believed  God, — and  he  was  called  the  friend  of  God.  James. 
2—23. 

Adulterers,  know  you  not  that  the  friendship  of  this  world,  is  the  enemy 
of  Grod  ?  Whosoever,  therefore,  will  be  a  friend  of  this  world,  becometh  an 
enemy  of  God.     Ibid.  4 — 4. 

Human  Friendship,  to  be  Tiiie,  should  be  Lasting. 

She  {Ruth)  answered:  Be  not  against  me,  to  desire  that  I  should  leave 
thee,  and  depart:  for  wliithersoever  thou  shalt  go,  I  will  go:  and  where  thou 
Shalt  dwell,  I  also  will  dwell.  Thy  people  shall  be  my  people,  and  thy  Grod 
my  God.  The  land  that  shall  receive  thee  dying,  in  the  same  will  I  die:  and 
there  will  I  be  buried.  The  Lord  do  so  and  so  to  me,  and  add  more  also,  if 
aught  but  death  jiart  me  and  thee.    Ruth.  1 — 16,  17. 

He  that  neglecteth  a  loss  for  the  sake  of  a  friend,  is  just.     Prov.  12 — 26. 

He  that  is  a  friend  loveth  at  all  times:  and  a  brother  is  proved  in  distress. 
Ibid.  17—17. 

Thy  own  friend,  and  thy  father's  friend  forsake  not.     Ibid.  27 — 10. 

A  friend  .shall  not  be  known  in  prosperity:  and  an  enemy  shall  not  be 
hidden  in  adversity.  In  the  prosperity  of  a  man,  his  enemies  are  grieved: 
and  a  friend  is  known  in  his  adversity.     Eccli.  12 — 8,  9. 

Keep  fideUty  with  a  friend  in  his  jwverty ,  that  in  his  prosperity  also  thou 
mayst  rejoice.    Ibid.  22—28. 

A  fool  shall  have  no  friend;  and  there  shall  be  no  thanks  for  his  good 
deeds.  For  they  that  eat  his  bread  are  of  a  false  tongue.  How  often,  and 
how  many  will  laugh  him  to  scorn?    Ibid.  30 — 17,  18. 

Friendship  should  be  from  tJie  Heart. 

Treat  thy  cause  with  thy  friend;  and  discover  not  the  secret  to  a  stranger; 
lest  he  insult  over  thee,  when  he  hath  heard  it,  and  cease  not  to  upbraid  thee. 
Prov.  25—9. 

Love  thy  neighbour,  and  be  joined  to  him  with  fidelity.    Eccli.  27 — 18. 

Forget  not  thy  friend  in  thy  mind:  and  be  not  immindful  of  him  in  thy 
riches.    Ibid.  87—0. 

Friendship  aJiould  be  Manifested  in  Word. 

The  things  which  thy  eyes  have  seen,  utter  not  hastily  in  a  quarrel:  lest 


FRIENDSHIP.  315 

afterward  thou  mayst  not  be  able  to  make  amends,  when  thou  hast  dis- 
honoured thy  friend.     Prov.  25 — 8. 

Iron  sharpeneth  iron;  so  a  man  sharpeneth  the  countenance  of  his  friend. 
Ibid.  27—17. 

A  sweet  word  multiplieth  friends,  and  appeaseth  enemies:  and  a  gracious 
tongue  in  a  good  man  aboundeth.     Eccli.  6 — 5. 

He  that  flingeth  a  stone  at  birds,  shall  drive  them  away:  so  he  that  up- 
braideth  his  friend,  breaketh  friendship.     Ibid.  23—25.  • 

Be  ashamed  of  upbraiding  speeches  before  friends:  and  after  thou  hast 
given,  upbraid  not.     Ibid.  41 — 28. 

Repeat  not  the  word  which  thou  hast  heard;  and  disclose  not  the  thing 
that  is  secret;  so  shalt  thou  be  truly  without  confusion,  and  shalt  find  favour 
before  all  men.     Ibid.  42 — 1. 

Friendship  should  be  Manifested  in  Work. 

He  that  taketh  away  mercy  from  his  friend,  forsaketh  the  fear  of  the 
Lord.     Job.  6-14. 

Lose  thy  money  for  thy  brother  and  thy  friend:  and  hide  it  not  under  a 
stone  to  be  lost.     Eccli.  29 — 13. 

T?-ue  Friendship  to  be  Preserved. 

Practise  not  evil  against  thy  friend,  when  he  hath  confidence  in  thee. 
Prov.  3—29. 

He  that  despiseth  his  friend,  is  mean  of  heart:  but  the  wise  man  wiU  hold 
his  peace.     Ibid.  11 — 12. 

A  friend  if  he  continue  steadfast,  shall  be  to  thee  as  thyself,  and  shall  act 
with  confidence  among  them  of  thy  household.     Eccli.  6 — 11. 

Debase  not  a  lie  against  thy  brother:  neither  do  the  like  against  thy  friend. 
*  *  Do  not  transgress  against  thy  friend  deferring  money;  nor  despise  thy 
dear  brother  for  the  sake  of  gold.     Ibid.  7 — 13  and  20. 

Forsake  not  an  old  friend;  for  the  new  will  not  be  like  to  him.  Ibid. 
9—14. 

Hast  thou  heard  a  word  against  thy  neighbour  ?  let  it  die  within  thee, 
trusting  that  it  will  not  burst  thee.  *  *  Reprove  a  friend,  lest  he  may  not 
have  understood,  and  say,  I  did  it  not:  or  if  he  did  it.  that  he  may  do  it  no 
more.     Ibid.  19 — 10  and  13. 

I  will  not  be  ashamed  to  salute  a  friend;  neither  will  I  hide  myself  from 
his  face:  and  if  any  evil  happen  to  me  by  him,  I  will  bear  it.     Ibid.  22 — 31. 

There  is  that  for  bashfulness  promiseth  to  his  friend,  and  maketh  him  his 
enemy  for  nothing.     Ibid.  20 — 25. 

Although  thou  hast  drawn  a  sword  at  a  friend,  despair  not:  for  there  may 
be  a  returning.  To  a  friend  if  thou  h9,st  opened  a  sad  mouth,  fear  not,  for 
there  may  be  a  reconciliation:  except  upbraiding,  and  reproach,  and  pride, 
and  disclosing  of  secrets,  or  a  treacherous  wound:  for  in  all  these  cases  a 
friend  will  flee  away.     Ibid.  22—26,  27. 

Fniit  of  Friendship. 

A  brother  that  is  helped  by  his  brother  is  like  a  strong  city:  and  judg- 


316  FRIENDSHIP. 

meuts  are  like  the  bars  of  cities.     Prov.  18 — 19. 

Ointment  and  perfumes  rejoice  the  heart:  and  the  good  counsels  of  a 
friend  are  sweet  to  the  soul.     Ibid.  27 — 9. 

It  is  better  therefore  that  two  should  be  together,  than  one:  for  they  have 
the  advantage  of  their  society.  If  one  fall,  he  shall  be  supported  by  the 
other:  wo  to  him  that  is  alone;  for  when  he  falleth,  he  hath  none  to  lift  him 
up.     Eccles.  4—9,  10. 

A  faithful  friend.is  a  strong  defence:  and  he  that  hath  found  him,  hath 
found  a  treasure.  Nothing  can  be  compared  to  a  faithful  friend:  and  no 
weight  of  gold  and  silver  is  able  to  countervail  the  goodness  of  his  fidelity.  A 
faithful  friend  is  the  medicine  of  hfe  and  immortality:  and  they  that  fear  the 
Lord,  shall  find  him.     Eccli.  6— 14  to  16. 

I  will  not  be  ashamed  to  salute  a  friend;  neither  will  I  hide  myself  from 
his  face:  and  if  any  evil  happen  to  me  by  him,  I  will  bear  it.     Ibid.  22 — 31. 

But  to  me  thy  friends,  O  God,  are  made  exceedingly  honoiu-able:  their 
principality  Ls  exceedingly  strengthened.     Psalm.  138 — 17. 

Friend,  go  up  higher.     Luke.  14 — 10. 

And  I  say  to  you:  Make  to  yourselves  friends  of  the  mammon  of  iniquity; 
that  when  you  shall  faU,  they  may  receive  you  into  everlasting  dwellings. 
Ibid.  16—9. 

But  I  have  called  you  friends;  because  all  things  whatsoever  I  have  heard 
from  my  Father,  I  have  made  known  to  you.    John.  15 — 15. 

Blessed  is  he  that  findeth  a  true  friend.     EccU.  25 — 12. 

False  Friendship  looks  to  its  otvn  Interest. 

The  friends  of  the  rich  are  many.     Prov.  14 — 20. 

Riches  make  many  friends:  but  from  the  poor  man,  even  they  whom  he 
had,  depart.  *  *  Many  honovu*  the  person  of  him  that  is  mighty,  and  are 
friends  of  him  that  giveth  gifts.  The  brethren  of  the  poor  man  hate  him: 
moreover  also  his  friends  have  departed  far  from  him.     Ibid.  19 — 4,  6  and  7. 

Many  men  are  called  merciful:  but  who  shaU  find  a  faithful  man  ?  Ibid. 
20—6. 

For  there  is  a  friend  for  his  own  occasion:  and  he  will  not  abide  in  the  day 
of  thy  trouble.     Eccli.  6—8. 

There  is  a  companion  whocondoleth  with  his  friend  for  his  lielly"s  sake: 
and  he  wiU  take  up  a  shield  against  the  enemy.     Ibid.  37 — 5. 

False  Friendship  Injures  our  Neighbor. 

And  Dalila  said  to  him:  How  dost  thou  say  thou  lovest  me,  when  thy 
mind  is  not  with  me  V  Thou  hast  told  me  Ues  these  three  tunes,  and  wouldst 
not  tell  me  wherein  thy  great  strength  lieth.     Judges.  16 — 15. 

The  dissembler  with  his  mouth  deceiveth  his  friend:  but  the  just  shall  be 
delivered  by  knowledge.  *  *  He  that  walketh  deceitfully,  revealeth  secrets: 
but  he  that  is  faithful,  concealeth  the  tlung  committed  to  him  by  his  friend. 
Prov.  11— 9  and  13. 

As  he  is  guilty  that  shooteth  arrows  and  lances  mito  death:  so  is  the  inaa, 
that  hurteth  his  friend  deceitfully:  and  when  he  is  taken,  saith:  I  did  it  in 
jest.    Ibid.  26—18. 

A  man  that  speaketh  to  his  friend  with  flattering  and  dissembling  words, 
spreadeth  a  net  for  his  feet.    Ibid.  29 — 5. 


FRUIT.  317 

And  he  that  betrayed  him,  gave  them  a  sign,  saying:  Whomsoever  I  shall 
kiss,  that  is  he:  hold  him  fast.     Matth.  26 — 48. 

An  unjust  man  allureth  his  friend:  and  leadeth  him  into  a  way  that  is 
not  good.     Prov.  16—39. 

Every  friend  will  say:  I  also  am  his  friend:  but  there  is  a  friend  that  is 
only  a  friend  in  name.  Is  not  this  a  grief  even  to  death  V  But  a  companion 
and  a  friend  shall  be  turned  to  an  enemy.  O  wicked  presimiption,  whence 
earnest  thou  to  cover  the  earth  with  thy  malice  and  deceitf  ulness  ?  Eccli. 
37—1  to  3. 

He  that  hath  a  mind  to  depart  from  a  friend  seeketh  occasions:  he  shall 
ever  be  subject  to  reproach.     Prov.  18 — 1. 

And  there  is  a  friend  that  turneth  to  enmity:  and  there  is  a  friend  that 
will  disclose  hatred,, and  strife,  and  reproaches.     Eccli.  6 — 9. 

False  Friendship  makes  itself  Contemptible. 

Meddle  not  with  him  that  revealeth  secrets  and  walketh  deceitfully,  and 
openeth  wide  his  lips.     Prov.  20 — 19. 

Sepai'ate  thyself  from  thy  enemies,  and  take  heed  of  thy  friends.  Eccli. 
6—13. 

Tell  not  thy  mind  to  friend  or  foe:  and  if  there  be  a  sin  with  thee, disclose 
it  not.  For  he  will  hearken  to  thee,  ai^d  will  watch  thee;  and  as  it  were  de- 
fending thy  sin  he  will  hate  thee,  and  so  will  he  be  with  thee  always.  Ibid. 
19—8. 

Let  every  man  take  heed  of  his  neighbour,  and  let  him  not  trust  in  any 
brother  of  his:  for  every  brother  will  utterly  supplant,  and  every  friend  will 
walk  deceitfully.  And  a  man  shall  mock  his  brother,  and  they  will  not  speak 
the  truth:  for  they  have  taught  their  tongues  to  speak  lies:  they  have  laboured 
to  commit  iniquity.     Jerem.  9 — i,  5. 

FRUIT. 

(See  also  First-Fruits.) 
Fruit  of  Good  Works. 
(See  also  Good  Works.) 

The  fruit  of  good  labours  is  glorious.    Wisdom.  3 — 15. 

Therefore,  my  brethren,  you  also  are  become  dead  to  the  law  by  the  body 
of  Christ:  that  you  may  belong  to  another,  who  is  risen  again  from  the  dead, 
that  we  may  bring  forth  fruit  to  God.     Rom.  7 — 4. 

But  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is,  charity,  joy,  peace,  patience,  benignity, 
goodness,  longanimity,  mildness,  faith,modesty,continency, chastity.  Against 
such  there  is  no  law.     Galat.  5—22,  23. 

For  the  fruit  of  the  light  is  in  all  goodness,  and  justice,  and  truth.  Ephes. 
5—9. 

Being  fruitful  in  every  good  work.     Coloss.  1 — 10. 

Fruit  of  Evil  Works. 

And  this  fruit  shall  be  unprofitable,  and  sour  to  eat,  and  fit  for  nothing. 
Wisdom.    4 — 5. 


318  GENEROSITY. 

You  shall  be  ashamed  of  your  fruits,  because  of  the  fierce  w-rath  of  the 
Lord.     Jerem.  12—13. 

What  fruit  therefore  had  you  then  in  those  things,  of  which  you  are  now 
ashamed  ?  For  the  end  of  them  is  death.     Rom.  6—21. 

FRUITION  OF  GOD. 

{See  Desire.) 

GENERATION. 
Evil  Generation. 

Tliat  they  may  not  become  like  their  fathers,  a  perverse  and  exasperating 
generation.  A  generation  that  set  not  their  heart  aright:  and  whose  spirit 
was  not  faithful  to  God.     Psahn.  77—8. 

Dreadful  are  the  ends  of  a  wicked  race.    Wisdom.  3 — 19. 

He  that  committeth  sin  is  of  the  devil:  for  the  devil  sinneth  from  the  be- 
ginning. For  this  purpose  the  Son  of  God  appeared,  that  he  might  destroy 
the  works  of  the  devil.     1.  John.  3—8.     See  John   8—39  and  41. 

Good  Cfeneration. 

The  Lord  is  in  the  just  generation.     Psalm.  13—6. 
The  generation  of  the  righteous  shall  be  blessed.     Psalm.  Ill— 3. 
Who  are  bom  not  of  blood— but  of  God.     John.  1—13. 
That  which  is  born  of  the  flesh  is  flesh:  that  which  is  born  of  the  Spirit  is 
spirit.     Ibid.  3 — 6. 

GENEROSITY. 

{See  also  Mercy.) 

And  the  servant  {of  Abraham)  ran  to  meet  her  {Rebecca),  and  said:  Give 
me  a  little  water  to  drink  of  thy  pitcher.  And  she  answered:  Drink,  my  lord. 
And  quicklj-^  she  let  down  the  pitcher  upon  her  arm,  and  gave  him  drink. 
And  when  he  had  drunk,  she  said:  I  will  draw  water  for  thy  camels  also,  till 
they  all  drink.  And  pouring  out  the  pitcher  into  the  troughs,  she  ran  back  to 
the  well  to  draw  water:  and  having  drawn,  she  gave  to  all  the  camels.  Gren. 
24—17  to  20. 

Moses  a^ted  generously  in  taking  part  with  the  daughters  of  Jethro  against 
the  shepherds,  who  would  not  allow  them  to  u^ater  their  father's  flocks.  Exod, 
2—17. 

TJie  children  of  Israel  contributed  so  generously  to  the  adornment  of  the 
sanctuary,  that  the  workmen  icere  constrained  to  address  themselves  to  Moses, 
and  say:  The  people  oflfereth  more  than  is  necessary.     Ibid.  36 — 3  to  7. 

After  defeating  the  Amalecites,  David  came  to  Siceleg,  and  sent  presents 
of  the  prey  to  the  ancients  of  Juda  his  neighbours,  saying:  Receive  a  blessing 
of  the  prey  of  the  enemies  of  the  Lord.    1.  Kings.  30 — 26. 

For  Daxnd's  generosity  to  Miphiboseth,  the  son  of  Jonathan,  see  2.  Kings. 
9—7  to  13. 


GENEROSITY.  319^ 

When  David  was  fleeing  from  the  face  of  Absalom,  Sobi, — and  Machir, — 
and  Berzellai, — brought  him  beds  and  tapestry,  and  earthen  vessels,  and 
wheat  and  barley,  and  meal,  and  parched  corn,  and  beans,  and  lentils,  and 
fried  pulse,  and  honey,  and  butter,  and  sheep,  and  fat  calves:  and  they  gave 
to  David  and  the  people  that  were  with  him,  to  eat.     Ibid.  17 — 27  to  29. 

For  David's  kindness  to  Berzellai,  see  Ibid.  19 — 38. 

The  Queen  of  Saba  brought  many  rich  presents  to  Solomon,  who  in  turn 
gave  her  all  that  she  asked  of  him,  besides  what  he  offered  her  of  his  royal 
bounty.     3.  Kings.  10 — 10  and  13. 

For  the  generosity  of  some  good  men  in  Israel  to  the  captives  of  Juda,  see 
2.  Paral.  28—9  to  15. 

Cyrus  returned  the  vessels  of  gold  and  silver,  which,  to  the  number  of  four 
thousand  five  hundred,  Nabuchononosor  had  taken  from  the  temple  at  Jerusa- 
lem.    1.  Esdras.  1 — 7  to  11. 

The  children  of  Juda,  on  their  return  from  Babylon,  offered  freely  to  the 
house  of  the  Lord  to  build  it  in  its  place.  Accoi-ding  to  their  ability,  they 
gave  towards  the  expenses  of  the  work,  sixty-one  thousand  solids  of  gold, 
five  thousand  pounds  of  silver,  and  a  hundred  garments  for  the  priests.  Ibid. 
2—68,  69. 

Darius  decreed  that  the  house  of  God  should  be  built  in  Jerusalem,  and 
that  funds  for  the  purpose  should  be  supplied  from  the  royal  exchequer.  Ibid. 
6—3  to  8. 

Artaxerxes  dealt  generously  with  Nehemias,  granting  him  all  that  he  asked, 
2.  Esdras.  5—1  to  10. 

Nehemias,  lohile  governor  of  Juda,  generously  abstained  from  burthening 
the  people  with  exactions.     Ibid.  5 — 10  to  15. 

Tobias  every  day  gave  all  he  could  get  to  his  brethren  his  fellow-captives, 
that  were  of  his  kindred.     Tob.  1 — 3. 

And  when  Raguel  had  pressed  Tobias  with  many  words,  and  he  by  no 
means  would  hearken  to  him,  he  delivered  Sara  unto  him,  and  half  of  all  his 
substance  in  men-servants,  and  women-seivants,  in  cattle,  in  camels,  and  in 
kine,  and  in  much  money,  and  sent  him  away  safe  and  joyful  from  him.. 
Ibid.     10-10. 

The  elder  and  the  younger  Tobias,  not  recognizing  Raphael's  angelic 
character,  pressed  him,  in  their  gratitude,  to  accept  one-half  of  all  which  they 
possessed.     Ibid.  12 — 5. 

And  he  (King  Assuerus)  commanded  a  magnificent  feast  to  be  prepared  for 
all  the  princes,  and  for  his  servants,  for  the  marriage  and  wedding  of  Esther. 
And  he  gave  rest  to  all  the  provinces,  and  bestowed  gifts  according  to  princely 
magnificence.     Esther.  2 — 18. 

And  the  king  said  to  her:  What  wilt  thou,  queen  Esther?  what  is  thy 
request  ?  if  thou  shouldst  even  ask  one  half  of  the  kingdom,  it  shall  be  given 
to  thee.     Ibid.  5—3.     See  Ibid.  7—2. 

Assuerus,  learning  that  Mardochai  had  received  no  reward  for  his  im- 
portant service,  loaded  him  with  honors.     Ibid.  6 — 3  and  following  verses. 

Seleucus  king  of  Asia  allowed  out  of  his  revenues  all  the  charges  belong- 
ing to  the  ministry  of  the  sacrifices.     2.  Mach.  3 — 4. 

But  I  say  to  you:  Love  your  enemies:  do  good  to  them  that  hate  you:  and 
pray  for  them  that  persecute  and  calumniate  you:  that  you  may  be  the 
children  of  your  Father,  who  is  in  heaven:  who  maketh  his  son  to  rise  upon 


«80  GEiNTILES. 

the  good,  and  the  bad,  and  raineth  upon  the  just  and  the  unjust.  Matth. 
5—44.  45. 

TTie  Lord  retcards  immificently  thxtse  who  make  sacrifices  from  motives  of 
lot^e  for  him.     Ibid.  19—29. 

For  an  example  of  Christ's  kindness,  see  John.  2 — 1 ;  and  following  verses. 

Learning  that  there  should  be  a  great  famine  over  the  whole  world, — 
the  disciples  every  man  according  to  Ms  ability,  resolved  to  send  rehef  to  the 
brethren  who  dwelt  in  Judea:  which  also  they  did,  sending  it  to  the  ancients 
Dy  the  hands  of  Barnabas  and  Saul.     Acts.  11  -28  to  30. 

Every  one  that  loveth,  is  born  of  God.  and  knoweth  God.     1.  John.  4 — 7. 

GENTILES. 
Vocation  of  the  Gentiles. 

The  sceptre  shall  not  be  taken  away  from  Juda,  nor  a  ruler  from  his 
thigh,  till  he  come  that  is  to  be  sent,  and  he  shall  be  the  expectation  of  na- 
tions.    Gten.  49—10. 

I  shall  see  him,  but  not  now:  I  shall  behold  him.  but  not  near.  A  star 
SHALL  RISE  out  of  Jacob,  and  a  sceptre  shall  spring  up  from  Israel:  and  shall 
strike  the  chiefs  of  Moab,  and  shall  waste  all  the  children  of  Seth.  Nmn.  24 
—17. 

PVaise  his  people,  ye  nations,  for  he  will  revenge  the  blood  of  hissei-vauts; 
and  will  render  vengeance  to  their  enemies:  and  he  will  be  merciful  to  the 
land  of  his  people.     Deut.  32 — 43. 

Moreover  also  the  stranger,  who  is  not  of  thy  people  Israel,  when  he  shall 
come  out  of  a  far  country  for  thy  name's  sake,  (for  they  shall  hear  every 
where  of  thy  great  name  and  thy  mighty  hand,  and  thy  stretched-out  arm) 
so  when  he  shall  come,  and  shall  pray  in  liis  place,  then  hear  thou  in  heaven 
in  the  firmament  of  thy  dwelling-place:  and  do  aU  those  things,  for  which 
that  stranger  shall  call  upon  thee:  that  all  the  people  of  the  earth  may  leam 
to  fear  thy  name,  as  do  thy  people  Israel:  and  may  prove  that  thy  name  is 
called  upon  on  this  house,  which  I  have  bu'It.     3.  Kings.  8—41  to  43. 

All  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall  remember,  and  shall  be  converted  to  the 
Lord:  and  all  the  kindreds  of  the  Gentiles  shall  adore  in  his  sight.  Psalm.  21 
—38. 

Let  his  name  be  blessed  for  evermore:  his  name  continueth  before  the  sun. 
And  in  him  shall  all  the  tribes  of  the  earth  be  blessed:  all  nations  shall  mag- 
nify him.     Psalm.  71 — 17. 

I  will  be  mindful  of  Rahab  and  of  Babylon  knowing  me.  Behold  the  for- 
eigners and  TjTe,  and  the  people  of  the  Ethiopians,  these  were  there.  Psalm. 
86-4. 

And  in  the  last  days  the  mountain  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  shall  be  pre- 
pared, on  top  of  mountains,  and  it  sliall  be  exalted  above  the  hills:  and  all 
nations  shall  flow  unto  it.     Isa.  2 — 2. 

In  that  day  the  root  of  Jesse,  who  standeth  for  an  ensign  of  people,  him 
the  Gentiles  shall  beseech,  and  his  sepulchre  shall  be  glorious.     Ibid.  11 — 10. 

See  also  Ibid.  27—18:  41—25;  48—5;  45—14;  Chap.  49;  51— 5;  56— 7;  60—3: 
65—1,  2;  66-19,  20;  Jeremias.  16-19;  Osee.  2— 24;  Joel.  2—28;  Micheas.  4—2; 
Soph.  3—9;  Zach.  2—11:  Ibid.  9—10:  John.  10— 16;  Acts.  8—26;  1.  Ck)r— 12,  13. 


GIFTS.  821 

The  Customs  of  tiie  Oentiles  not  to  he  Imitated 

You  shall  not  do  according  to  the  custom  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  in  which 
you  dwelt:  neither  shall  you  act  according  to  the  manner  of  the  coimtry  of 
Chanaan,  into  which  I  will  bring  you,  nor  shall  you  walk  in  their  ordinances. 
Levit.  18—3. 

Walk  not  after  the  laws  of  the  nations  which  I  will  cast  out  before  you. 
For  they  have  done  all  these  things;  and  therefore  I  abhorred  them.  Ibid.  20 
—23. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Learn  not  according  to  the  ways  of  the  Gentiles:  and 
be  not  afraid  of  the  signs  of  heaven,  which  the  heathens  fear:  for  the  laws  of 
people  are  vain;  for  the  work  of  the  hand  of  the  workman  hath  cut  a  tree  out 
of  the  forest  with  an  axe.    Jerem.     10 — 2,  3. 

GENTLENESS. 
{See  Mildness.) 

GIFTS. 
Receiving  Oifts. 

And  he  (Abram)  answered  him:  I  lift  up  my  hand  to  the  Lord  God  the 
most  high,  the  possessor  of  heaven  and  earth,  that  from  the  very  woof- 
thread  unto  the  shoe  latchet,  I  will  not  take  of  any  things  that  are  thine,  lest 
thou  say:    I  have  enriched  Abram.     Gen.  14 — 22  23. 

And  he  commanded  the  first,  saying:  If  thou  meet  my  brother  Esau, 
and  he  ask  thee:  Whose  art  thou?  or  whither  goestthou?  or  whose  are 
these  before  thee  ?  thou  shalt  answer:  Thy  servant  Jacob's:  he  hath  sent 
them  as  a  present  to  my  lord  Esau:  and  he  cometh  after  us.     Ibid.  32— 17, 18. 

Neither  shalt  thou  take  bribes,  which  ever  blind  the  wise,  and  pervert 
the  words  of  the  just.     Exod.  23 — 8. 

Whereupon  the  workmen  being  constrained  to  come,  said  to  Moses: 
The  people  offereth  more  than  is  necessary.  Moses  therefore  commanded 
proclamation  to  be  made  by  the  crier's  voice:  Let  neither  man  nor  woman 
offer  any  more  for  the  work  of  the  sanctuary.  And  so  they  ceased  from  of- 
fering gifts.     Ibid.  36—4  to  6. 

Balaam  answered:  If  Balac  would  give  me  his  house  full  of  silver  and  of 
gold,  I  cannot  alter  the  word  of  the  Lord  my  God,  to  speak  either  more  or 
less.     Num.  22—18. 

»        You  shall  not  take  money  of  him,  that  is  guilty  of  blood;  but  he  shall  die 
forthwith.     Ibid.  35—31, 

Because  the  Lord  your  God  he  is  the  God  of  gods,  and  the  Lord  of  lords, 
a  great  God  and  mighty,  and  terrible,  who  accepteth  no  person,  nor  taketh 
bribes.    Deut.  10—17. 

And  not  go  aside  to  either  part.  Thou  shalt  not  accept  persons  nor  gifts: 
for  gifts  blind  the  eyes  of  the  wise,  and  change  the  words  of  the  just.  Ibid, 
16—19. 

And  his  (SamueVs)  sons  walked  not  in  his  ways:  but  they  turned  aside 
after  lucre,  and  took  bribes,  and  perverted  judgment.     1,  Kings,  8 — 3, 

Speak  of  me  before  the  Lord,  and  before  his  annointed,  whether  I  have 
taken  any  man's  ox,  or  ass:  If  I  have  wronged  any  man,  if  I  have  oppressed 


322  GIFTS. 

any  man,  if  I  have  taken  a  bribe  at  any  man's  hand:  and  I  will  despise  it 
this  day,  and  restore  it  to  you.  And  they  said:  Thou  hast  not  wronged  us, 
nor  oppressed  us.  nor  taken  aught  at  any  man's  hand.  Ibid.  12 — 3,  4. 
David  was  perverted  by  the  gifts  of  Siba.  2.  Kings.  Chap.  16. 
All  these  things  Areuna  as  a  king  gave  to  the  king:  and  Areuna  said  to 
the  king:  The  Lord  thy  God  receive  thy  vow.  And  the  king  answered  him, 
and  said:  Nay,  but  I  will  buy  it  of  thee  at  a  price,  and  I  will  not  offer  to  the 
Lord  my  God  holocausts  free-cost.  So  David  bought  the  floor,  and  the  oxen, 
for  fifty  sides  of  silver.     2.  Kings.  24—23.  24. 

But  he  went  in,  and  stood  before  his  master.  And  Eliseus  said:  Whence 
comest  thou,  Giezi?  He  answered:  Thy  servant  went  no  whither.  But  he 
said:  Was  not  my  heart  present,  when  the  man  turned  back  from  his  chariot 
to  meet  thee  ?  So  now  thou  hast  received  money,  and  received  garments,  to 
buy  olive-yards,  and  vineyards,  and  sheep,  and  oxen,  and  men-servants,  and 
maid-servants.  But  the  leprosy  of  Naaman  shall  also  stick  to  thee,  and  to  thy 
seed  forever.  And  he  went  out  from  liim  a  leper  as  white  as  snow.  4.  Kings. 
5—25  to  27. 

Let  the  fear  of  the  Lord  be  with  you,  and  do  all  things  with  diUgence:  for 
there  is  no  iniquity  with  the  Lord  our  God,  nor  respect  of  persons,  nor  desire 
of  gifts.     2.  Paral.  19—7. 

For  the  congregation  of  the  hypocrite  is  barren,  and  fire  shall  devour  their 
tabernacles,  who  love  to  take  bribes.     Job.  15 — 34. 

Therefore  let  not  anger  overcome  thee,  to  oppress  any  man:  neither  let 
multitude  of  gifts  turn  thee  aside.     Ibid.  36 — 18. 
He  that  hateth  bribes  shall  Uve.     Prov.  15 — 27. 

The  wicked  man  taketh  gifts  out  of  the  bosom,  that  he  may  pervert  the 
paths  of  judgment.     Ibid.  17 — 23. 

Many  honour  the  i)erson  of  him  that  is  mighty,  and  are  friends  of  him  that 
giveth  gifts.     Ibid.  19—6. 

Presents  and  gifts  blind  the  eyes  of  judges,  and  make  them  dumb  in  the 
mouth,  so  that  they  cannot  correct.     Eccli.  20 — 31. 

Thy  i)rinces  are  faithless,  companions  of  thieves:  they  all  love  bribes,  they 
run  after  rewards.  They  judge  not  for  the  fatherless:  and  the  widow's  cause 
Cometh  not  in  to  them.     Isa.  1 — 23. 

{Wo  to  you)  that  justify  the  wicked  for  gifts,  and  take  away  the  justice  of 
the  just  from  him.     Ibid.  5 — 23. 

To  which  Daniel  made  answer,  and  said  before  the  king:  Thy  rewards  be 
to  thyself;  and  the  gifts  of  thy  house  give  to  another:  but  the  writing  I  will 
read  to  thee,  O  king,  and  shew  thee  the  interpretation  thereof.  Dan.  5 — 17. 
And  they  (the  priests),  being  assembled  together  with  the  ancients,  having* 
taken  counsel,  they  gave  a  great  sum  of  money  to  the  soldiers,  sajing:  Say 
you,  that  his  disciples  came  by  night,  and  stole  him  away  when  we  were 
asleep.     Matth.  28—12,  13. 

And  when  Simon  saw,  that  by  the  imposition  of  the  hands  of  the  apostles 
the  Holy  Ghost  was  given,  he  offered  them  money,  saying:  Give  me  also  this 
power,  that  on  whomsoever  I  shall  lay  hands,  he  may  receive  the  Holy  Ghost. 
But  Peter  said  to  him:  May  thy  money  jierish  with  thee:  because  thou  hast 
esteemed  the  gift  of  God  to  be  purchased  with  money.    Acts.  8 — 18  to  20. 

Felix  hoped:  that  money  would  be  given  him  by  Paul:  for  which  account 
he  also  frequently  sent  for  him,  and  spoke  with  him.  Ibid.  24—26.  See 
Jude.  16. 


GIFTS.  338 

Whether  it  is  Forbidden  to  Receive  Gifts. 

Neither  shalt  thou  take  bribes,  whicli  even  blind  the  wise,  and  pervert 
the  words  of  the  just.     Exod.  23 — 8. 

And  now  the  king  goeth  before  you:  but  I  am  old  and  gi-ey  headed:  and 
my  sons  are  with  you:  having  then  conversed  with  you  from  my  youth  imtil 
this  day,  behold,  here  I  am.  Speak  of  me  before  the  Lord,  and  before  his 
anointed,  whether  I  have  taken  any  man's  ox,  or  ass:  If  I  have  wronged  any 
man,  if  I  have  oppressed  any  man,  if  I  have  taken  a  bribe  at  any  man's  hand: 
and  I  will  despise  it  this  day,  and  will  restore  it  to  you.     1.  Kings.  12—2,  3. 

And  the  king  said  to  the  man  of  God:  Come  home  with  me  to  dine;  and 
I  wUl  make  thee  presents.  And  the  man  of  God  answered  the  king:  If  thou 
wouldst  give  me  half  thy  house,  I  will  not  go  with  thee,  nor  eat  bread,  nor 
drink  water  in  this  place.     3.  King.  13—7,  8.     See  also  4.  Kings.  5 — 16. 

For  the  congregation  of  the  hypocrite  is  barren,  and  fire  shall  devom-  their 
tabernacles,  who  love  to  take  bribes.     Job.  15 — 34. 

He  that  hath  not  put  out  his  money  to  usury,  nor  taken  bribes  against  the 
iimocent:  he  that  doeth  these  things  shall  not  be  moved  for  ever.  Psalm.. 
14—5. 

In  whose  hands  are  iniquities:  their  right  hand  is  filled  with  gifts.  Psalm. 
25—10. 

The  wicked  man  taketh  gifts  out  of  the  bosom,  that  he  may  pervert  the 
paths  of  judgment.     Prov.  17 — 23. 

He  that  walketh  in  justices  and  speaketh  truth,that  casteth  away  avarice 
by  oppression,  and  shaketh  his  hands  from  all  bribes,  that  stoppeth  his  ears 
lest  he  hear  blood,  and  shutteth  his  eyes  that  he  may  see  no  evil:  he  shall 
dwell  on  high.     Isa.  33—15,  16. 

They  have  taken  gifts  in  thee  to  shed  blood:  thou  hast  taken  usuiy  and 
increase,  and  hast  covetously  oppressed  thy  neighbours:  and  thou  hast  for- 
gotten me,  saith  the  Lord  God.     Ezech.  22 — 12. 

Her  (Jerusalem's)  princes  have  judged  for  bribes:  and  her  priests  have 
taught  for  hire,  and  her  prophets  divined  for  money:  and  they  leaned  upon 
the  Lord,  saying:  Is  not  the  Lord  in  the  midst  of  us?  no  evil  shall  come  upon 
us.     Micheas.  3 — 11. 

For  gold  and  silver  hath  destroyed  many,  and  hath  reached  even  to  the 
heart  of  kings,  and  perverted  them.     Eccli.  8 — 3. 

Divine  Gifts  freely  Criven  by  God. 

Who  hath  given  me  before  that  I  may  repay  him  ?    Job.  41 — 2, 

Good  things  and  evil,  life  and  death,  poverty  and  riches,  are  from  God. 
EccU.  11—14. 

For  of  him,and  by  him,and  in  him,are  all  things:  to  him  be  glory  for  ever. 
Amen.     Rom.  11 — 36. 

For  who  distinguished  thee  ?  and  what  hast  thou  that  thou  hast  not  received  ? 
And  if  thou  hast  received,  why  dost  thou  glory,,  as  if  thou  hadst  not  received 
it?    1.  Cor,  4—7. 

But  to  every  one  of  us  is  given  grace,  according  to  the  measure  of  the 
gift  of  Christ.  Wherefore  he  saith:  Ascending  on  high,  he  led  captivity  cap- 
tive: he  gave  gifts  to  men.     Ephes.  4 — 7,  8. 

Do  not  err,  therefore,  my  dearest  brethren.     Every  best  gift,  and  every 

21 


324  GLORY. 

perfect  gift,  is  from  above,  coming  down  from  the  Father  of  lights,  with  whom 
there  is  no  change,  nor  shadow  of  vicissitude.     James.  1 — 16,  17. 

For  even  as  a  man  going  into  a  far  covmtry,  called  his  sei'vants,  and  de- 
livered to  them  his  goods.  And  to  one  he  gave  five  talents,  and  to  another 
two,  and  to  another  one.  to  every  one  according  to  his  proper  ability:  and  im- 
mediately he  took  his  journey.     Matth.  23 — 14,  15. 

For  I  would  that  all  men  were  even  as  myself:  but  every  one  hath  his 
proper  gift  from  God;  one  after  this  mamier,  and  another  after  that.  1.  Cor. 
7—7. 

But  the  manifestation  of  the  Spirit  is  given  to  every  man  mito  profit. 
Ibid.     12—7. 

As  eveiy  man  hath  received  grace,  ministering  the  same  one  to  another, 
as  good  stewards  of  the  manifold  grace  of  God.     1.  Peter.  4 — 10. 

Gifts  Properly  Used. 

The  gift  of  God  abideth  with  the  just:  and  his  advancement  shall  have 
success  for  ever.     Eccli.  11 — 17. 

And  he  that  had  received  the  five  talents,  went  his  way,  and  traded  with 
the  same,  and  gained  other  five.  And  in  like  manner  he  that  had  received 
the  two,  gained  other  two.     Matth.  25 — 16,  17. 

'  But  he  that  knew  not,  and  did  things  worthy  of  stripes,  shall  be  beaten 
with  few  stripes.  And  unto  whomsoever  much  is  given,  of  him  much  shall 
be  required:  and  to  whom  they  have  committed  much,  of  him  they  will  de- 
mand the  more.     Luke.  12—48. 

Examples  of  Gift. 

The  kingdom  of  Sodom  to  Abraham.    Gen.  14 — 21. 

Ja,cob  to  Esau.     Ibid.  33 — 9. 

27ie  Israelites  offered  gifts  to  the  tabernacle.     Exod.  35 — 21. 

T7i€  queen  of  Saba  to  Solomon.     3.  Kings.  Chap.  10  and  15. 

Nabuchodonosor  to  Daniel.    Dan.  2 — 48. 

Magi  to  Christ.     Matth.  3—11. 

GLORY. 

{See  also  Honor.) 

Vain-Olory. 

Solovion  asked  of  God,  not  glory  before  the  world,  but  wisdom.  3.  Kings. 
8—5  and  13.     See  4.  Kmgs.  20—13  and  17;  and  Judith.  16—23. 

Nabuchodonosor,  swelling  with  vain-glory,  said:  Is  not  tliis  the  great  Baby- 
lon, which  I  have  built  to  be  the  seat  of  the  kingdom,  by  the  strength  of  my 
power,  and  in  the  glory  of  my  excellence  ?  And  while  the  word  was  yet  in  the 
king's  mouth,  a  voice  came  down  from  heaven:  To  thee,0  king  Nabuchodon- 
osor, it  is  said:  Thy  kingdom  shall  pass  from  thee:  and  they  shall  cast  thee 
out  from  among  men,     Dan.  4 — 27  to.28. 

By  faith  Moses,  when  he  was  grown  up.  denied  himself  to  be  the  son  of 
Pharao's  daughter.    Hebr.  11—24. 


GLUTTONY.  335 

Olory  of  God  to  be  Sought  in  all  Things. 

Joseph  referred  all  that  he  did  in  Egypt  to  God,  and  took  no  glory  to 
himself: — 

Joseph  answered:  Without  me,  God  shall  give  Pharao  a  prosperous 
answer.  *  *  Joseph  answered:  The  king's  dream  is  one:  God  hath  shown 
to  Pharao  what  he  is  about  to  do.     Gen.  41 — 16  and  25. 

Not  by  your  counsel  was  I  sent  hither,  but  by  the  will  of  God:  who  hath 
made  me  as  it  were  a  father  to  Pharao,  and  lord  of  his  whole  house,  and  gov- 
ernor in  all  the  land  of  Egypt.     Ibid.  45 — 8. 

And  Josue  said  to  Achan:  My  son,  give  glory  to  the  Lord  God  of  Israel, 
and  confess,  and  tell  me  what  thou  hast  done:  hide  it  not.    Josue.  7 — 19. 

David  ascribed  his  regal  dignity  to  God,  saying:  The  right  hand  of  the 
Lord  hath  wrought  strength:  the  right  hand  of  the  Loi-d  hath  exalted  me. 
Psalm.  117—16. 

They,  therefore,  called  the  man  again  that  had  been  blind,  and  said  to 
him;  Give  glory  to  God.     We  know  that  this  man  is  a  sinner.    John.  9 — 94. 

I  have  glorified  thee  upon  the  earth:  I  have  finished  the  work  which  thou 
gavest  me  to  do.     Ibid.  17 — 4. 

Which  Peter  seeing,  made  answer  to  the  people:  Ye  men  of  Israel,  why 
wonder  you  at  this  ?  or  why  look  you  upon  us,  as  if  by  our  strength  or  power 
we  had  made  this  man  to  walk  ?    Acts.  3 — 12. 

And  upon  a  day  appointed,  Herod,  arrayed  in  royal  apparel,  sat  on  the 
judgment-seat,  and  made  an  oration  to  them.  And  the  people  with  acclama- 
tions cried  out:  It  is  the  voice  of  a  god,  and  not  of  a  man.  And  forthwith  an 
Angel  of  the  Lord  struck  him,  because  he  had  not  given  the  honour  to  God: 
and  eaten  up  by  worms,  he  expired.     Ibid.  12 — 21  to  23. 

For  you  are  bought  with  a  great  price.  Glorify  and  bear  God  in  your 
body.     1.  Cor.  6—20. 

Therefore  whether  you  eat  or  drink,  or  whatsoever  else  you  do:  do  all 
things  for  the  gloiy  of  God.     Ibid.  10—31. 

AU  whatsoever  you  do  in  word  or  in  work,  do  all  in  the  name  of  the  Lord 
Jesus  Ciirist,  giving  thanks  to  God  and  the  Father  by  him.     Coloss.  3 — 17. 

Now  to  the  King  of  ages,  immortal,  invisible,  the  only  God,  be  honour 
and  glory  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen.     I.Tim.  1—17. 

Glory  of  the  Blessed. 

{See  Beatitude.) 

GLUTTONY. 

{See  also  Drunkenness.) 

The  first  sin  of  man  teas  committed  through  the  vice  of  gluttony.  Gen. 
Chap.  3. 

Noe,  drinking  wine,  became  drunk  and  naked.     Ibid.  9—21. 

Lot,  when  drunk,  committed  incest  with  his  daughters.     Ibid.  19 — 32. 

Esau  sold  his  birthright  for  a  mess  of  pottage.     Ibid.  25 — 31. 

And  the  people  sat  down  to  eat,  and  drink,  and  they  rose  up  to  play. 
And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  saying:  Go,  get  thee  down:  thy  people,  which 


326  GLUTTONY. 

thou  hast  brought  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  hath  sinned.     Exod.  32 — 6,  7. 

The  Lord  also  said  to  Aaron:  You  shall  not  drink  wine  nor  any  thing 
that  may  make  drunk,  thou  nor  thy  sons,  when  you  enter  into  the  tabernacle 
of  the  testimony,  lest  you  die:  because  it  is  an  everlasting  precept  through 
your  generations.     Levit.  10—8,  9. 

And  thou  shalt  have  eaten  and  be  full:  take  heed  diligently  lest  thou  for- 
get the  Lord  who  brought  thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  out  of  the  house  of 
bondage.     Deut.  6—12,  13. 

And  shall  say  to  them:  This  our  son  is  rebellious  and  stubborn;  he  slighteth 
hearing  our  admonitions;  he  giveth  himself  to  revelUng,  and  to  debauchery 
and  banquetings:  the  people  of  the  city  shall  stone  him:  and  he  shall  die,  that 
you  may  take  away  the  evil  out  of  the  midst  of  you,  and  all  Israel  hearing  it 
may  be  afraid.     Ibid.  21—20,  21. 

By  the  three  hundred  men,  who  drank  water  moderately,  the  Lord  freed 
Israel.    Judges.  7 — 5. 

In  eating  and  drinking  men  are  more  brave  and  talkative.     Ibid.  9—27. 

Amnon  the  son  of  David  was  killed  at  a  feast.  2.  Kings.  13 — 28.  See 
3.  Kings.  20—16. 

And  they  ate,  and  were  filled,  and  became  fat,  and  abounded  with  delight 
in  thy  great  goodness.  But  they  provoked  thee  to  wrath,  and  departed  from 
thee,  and  threw  thy  law  behind  their  backs.     2.  Esdras.  9 — 25,  26. 

Holof ernes,  wlien  drunk,  was  killed  by  Judith.  Judith.  12—20,  and  Chap- 
ter 13—3,  4. 

A  soul  that  is  full  shall  tread  upon  the  honeycomb:  and  a  soul  that  is  hun- 
gry shall  take  even  bitter  for  sweet.     Prov.  27—7. 

All  the  labour  of  man  is  for  his  mouth:  but  his  soul  shall  not  be  filled. 
Eccles.  6—7. 

Use  as  a  frugal  man  the  things  that  are  set  before  thee: lest  if  thou  eatest 
much,  thou  be  hated.  Leave  off  first,  for  manners  sake:  and  exceed  not,  lest 
thou  offend.  And  if  thou  sittest  amongst  many,  reach  not  thy  hand  out  first 
of  all:  and  be  not  the  first  to  ask  for  drink.  How  sufficient  is  a  little  wine  for 
a  man  well  taught:  and  in  sleeping  thou  shalt  not  be  uneasy  with  it;  and  thou 
shalt  feel  no  pain.  "Watching,  and  choler,  and  grii)es,  are  with  an  intemper- 
ate man:  sound  and  wholesome  sleep  with  a  mo<lerate  man:  he  shall  sleep  till 
morning;  and  his  soul  shall  be  delighted  with  him.  And  if  thou  hast  been 
forced  to  eat  much,  arise,  go  out,  and  vomit:  and  it  shall  refresh  thee;  and 
thou  shalt  not  bring  sickness  upon  thy  body.     Eccli.  31 — 19  to  25. 

But  these  also  have  been  ignorant  through  wine,  and  through  drunken- 
ness have  erred :  the  priest  and  the  prophet  have  been  ignorant  through  drunk- 
enness: they  are  swallowed  up  with  wine;  they  have  gone  astray  in  drunken- 
ness; they  have  not  known  him  that  seeth;  they  have  been  ignorant  of  judg- 
ment. For  all  tables  were  full  of  vomit  and  filth,  so  that  there  was  no  more 
place.     Isa.  28—7,  8.     See  Micheas.  7—5. 

Ptolemee  gave  a  feast  to  Simon  the  priest,  and  killed  him  and  his  sons 
while  they  were  drunk.     1.  Mach.  16 — 16. 

Therefore  I  say  to  you:  Be  not  solicitous  for  your  Ufe,  what  you  shall  eat, 
norfor  your  body,  what  you  shall  put  on.     Matth.  6 — 25.    See  Luke.  12—22. 

Wo  to  you  that  are  filled:  for  you  shall  hunger.    Luke.  6—25. 

And  take  heed  to  yourselves,  lest  perhaps  your  hearts  be  overcharged 
with  surfeiting,  and  drunkenness,  and  the  cares  of  this  life;  and  that  day  come- 
upon  you  suddenly.    Ibid.  21 — 34. 


GLUTTONY.  327 

For  they  who  are  according  to  the  flesh,  reUsh  the  things  that  are  of  the 
flesh:  but  they  who  are  according  to  the  spirit,  mind  the  things  which  are  of 
the  spirit,    Rom.  8 — 5. 

Let  us  walk  honestly  as  in  the  day:  not  in  rioting  and  drunkenness,  not 
in  chambering  and  impurities,  not  in  contention  and  envy.  But  put  ye  on  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  make  not  provision  for  the  flesh  in  its  concupiscences. 
Ibid.  13—13,  14. 

For  it  is  best  to  estabhsh  the  heart  with  grace,  not  with  meats;  wliich 
have  not  profited  those  that  walk  in  them.     Hebr.  13 — 9. 

Gluttony  seeks  Pleasure,  not  what  is  Necessary. 

Thus  our  first  parents:  the  woman  saw  that  the  tree  was  good  to  eat,  and 
fair  to  the  eyes,  and  delightful  to  behold:  and  she  took  of  the  fruit  thereof, 
and  did  eat,  and  gave  to  her  husband,  who  did  eat.     Gen.  3—6. 

Thus  the  children  of  Israel,  th^ed  of  manna,  longed  for  the  flesh  pots.  Num. 
11—4. 

Gluttony  Offends  God. 

Our  first  parents  were  grievously  punished.     Gen.  Chap.  3. 

To  the  woman  also  he  {God)  said:  I  will  multiply  thy  sorrows,  and  thy 
conceptions:  in  sorrow  shalt  thou  bring  forth  children,  and  thou  shalt  be  un- 
der thy  husband's  power,  and  he  shall  have  dominion  over  thee.  And  to 
Adam  he  said:  Because  thou  hast  hearkened  to  the  voice  of  thy  wife,  and 
hast  eaten  of  the  tree,  whereof  I  commanded  thee,  that  thou  should  not  eat, 
cursed  is  the  earth  in  thy  work:  with  labour  and  toil  shalt  thou  eat  thereof  all 
the  days  of  thy  life.  Thorns  and  thistles  shall  it  bring  forth  to  thee;  and  thou 
shalt  eat  the  herbs  of  the  earth.  In  the  sweat  of  thy  face  shalt  thou  eat  bread 
till  thou  return  to  the  earth,  out  of  which  thou  wast  taken:  for  dust  thou  art, 
and  into  dust  thou  shalt  return.     Gen.  3—16  to  19. 

As  yet  the  flesh  was  between  their  teeth,  neither  had  that  kind  of  meat 
failed:  when  behold,  the  wrath  of  the  Lord  being  provoked  against  the  peo- 
ple, stioick  them  with  an  exceeding  great  plague.     Num.  11 — 33. 

His  bread  in  his  belly  shall  be  turned  into  the  gall  of  asps  within  him. 
Job.  20—14. 

As  yet  their  ineat  was  in  their  mouth:  and  the  wrath  of  God  came  upon 
them.     Psalm.  77—30.31. 

Wine  drunken  with  excess  raiseth  quarrels,  and  wrath,  and  many  ruins. 
Wine  drunken  with  excess  is  bitterness  of  the  soul.     EccH.  31 — 38,  39. 

The  meat  for  the  belly,  and  the  belly  for  the  meats;  but  God  shall  destroy 
both  it  and  them:  but  the  body  is  not  for  fornication,  but  for  the  Lord,  and 
the  Lord  for  the  body.     1.  Cor.  6—13. 

Gluttony  Depresses  the  Intellect. 

And  so  taking  bread  and  the  pottage  of  lentils,  he  ate,  and  drank,  and 
went  his  way;  making  little  account  of  ha\'ing  sold  his  first  birth-right.  Gen. 
25—34. 

For  I  will  bring  them  into  the  land,  for  which  I  swore  to  their  fathers, 
that  fioweth  with  milk  and  honey.     And  when  they  have  eaten,  and  are  full 


328  GOD. 

and  fat,  they  will  turn  away  after  strange  gods,  and  will  serve  them;  and  will 
despise  me,  and  make  void  my  covenant.  Deut.  31 — 20.     See  Prov.  31—4. 

Lest  there  be  any  fornicator,  or  profane  person  as  Esau;  who  for  one  mess 
sold  his  first  birth-right.    Hebr.  12—16. 

Gluttony  Destroys  the  Body. 

Wine  hath  destroyed  very  many.    Eccli.  31 — 30. 

By  surfeiting  many  have  perished:  but  he  that  is  temperate,  shall  prolong 
life.     Ibid.  37—34. 

Gluttony  Scatters  One's  Substance. 

Tims  Esau  lost  his  birth-right.    Gren.  25—34. 

He  that  loveth  good  cheer,  shaU  be  in  want:  he  that  loveth  wine,  and  fat 
thuigs,  shall  not  be  rich.     Prov.  21  —17. 

And  as  it  was  in  the  days  of  Noe,  so  shall  it  be  also  in  the  days  of  the  Son 
of  man.  They  did  eat  and  drink;  they  married  wives,  and  were  given  in 
marriage,  until  the  day  that  Noe  entered  into  the  ark:  and  the  flood  came, 
and  destroyed  them  all.     Luke.  17 — 26,  27. 

GOD. 

God  is  Omnipotent,  and  Nothing  is  Impossible  to  Him. 

And  after  he  {Abraham)  began  to  be  ninety  and  nine  years  old,  the  Lord 
appeared  to  him:  and  said  unto  him:  I  am  the  Almighty  God:  walk  before 
me,  and  be  perfect.     Gen.  17 — 1. 

Is  there  any  thing  bard  to  God  ?  according  to  appointment  I  will  return  to 
thee  at  this  same  time,  life  accompanying,  and  Sara  shall  have  a  son.  Ibid. 
18-U. 

And  said  to  him:  I  am  God  Almighty,  increase  thou  and  be  multipUed. 
Nations  and  peoples  of  nations  shall  be  from  thee,  and  kings  shall  come  out 
of  thy  loins.     Ibid.  35—11. 

And  may  my  Almightj^  God  make  him  favourable  to  you:  and  send  back 
with  you  your  brother,  whom  he  keepeth,  and  this  Benjamin:  and  as  for  me 
I  shall  be  desolate  without  children.     Ibid.  43 — 14. 

And  Jonathan  said  to  the  yoimg  man  that  bore  his  armovu*:  Come,  let  us 
go  over  to  the  garrison  of  these  uncircumcised :  it  may  be  the  Lord  will  do  for 
us:  because  it  is  easy  for  the  Lord  to  save  either  by  many, or  by  few.  1.  Kings. 
14—6.  See  Job.  42—2;  Isa.  40—10;  Jerem.  32—17;  Zach.  8—6;  Matth.  19—26; 
Mark.  10—27;  Apocal.  19—6;  Luke.  1—37;  Ibid.  18—27. 

God  Reigns  and  Governs  According  to  His  Will. 

And  he  answered  them:  Fear  not:  can  we  resist  the  will  of  God?  You 
thought  evil  against  me;  but  God  turned  it  into  good,  that  he  might  exalt  me, 
as  at  present  you  see,  and  might  save  many  people.  G«n.  50 — 19,  20.  See 
45—5. 

Who  (Chd)  hath  removed  mountains,  and  they  whom  he  overthrew  in  his 
wrath,  knew  it  not.    Job.  9 — 5. 

With  him  is  wisdom  and  strength,  he  hath  coimsel  and  understanding. 
Ibid.  12—18. 


GOD.  329 

The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  throne  in  heaven :  and  his  kingdom  shall  rule 
over  all.     Psalm.  102—19.     See  the  vi^hole  of  Psalm.  136. 

The  Lord  hath  made  all  things  for  himself:  the  wicked  also  for  the  evil 
day.  *  *  The  heart  of  man  disposeth  his  way:  hut  the  Lord  must  direct  his 
steps.     Prov.  16 — 4  and  9. 

There  are  many  thoughts  in  the  heart  of  a  man:  but  the  will  of  the  Lord 
shall  stand  firm.     Ibid.  19—21.     See  20—24. 

As  the  division  of  waters,  so  the  heart  of  the  king  is  in  the  hand  of  the 
Lord:  whithersoever  he  will  he  shall  turn  it.     Ibid.  21 — 1. 

For  there  is  no  other  God  but  thou,  who  hast  care  of  all, that  thou  shouldst 
show  that  thou  dost  not  give  judgment  unjustly.     Wisdom.  12 — 13. 

Thou  hast  been  favourable  to  the  nation,  O  Lord:  thou  hast  been  favour- 
able to  the  nation:  art  thou  glorified?  thou  hast  removed  all  the  ends  of  the 
earth  far  off.     Isa.  26—15. 

I  am  the  Lord  that  do  all  these  things.     Ibid.  45 — 7. 

I  know,  O  Lord,  that  the  way  of  a  man  is  not  his:  neither  is  it  in  a  man 
to  walk,  and  to  direct  his  steps.     Jerejn.  10 — 23. 

And  he  changeth  times  and  ages;  taketh  away  kingdoms,  and  establisheth 
them ;  giveth  wisdom  to  the  wise,  and  knowledge  to  them  that  have  under- 
standing.    Dan.  2- -21. 

Take  what  is  thine,  and  go  thy  way :  I  will  also  give  to  this  last  even  as  to 
thee.     Matth.  20—14. 

For  he  saith  to  Moses:  I  will  have  mercy  on  whom  I  will  have  mercy:  and 
I  will  show  mercy  to  whom  I  will  show  mercy.  So  then  it  is  not  of  him  that 
willeth,  nor  of  him  that  runneth,  but  of  God  that  showeth  mercy.  Rom. 
9—15,  16.     See  Exod.  33—19:  also  Philip,  2—13;  and  Apocal.  4—11. 

Ood  is  the  Father  of  the  Faithful. 

Is  this  the  return  thou  makest  to  the  Lord,  O  fooUsh  and  senseless  people  ? 
Is  not  he  thy  father,  that  hath  possessed  thee,  and  made  thee,  and  created 
thee?    Deut.  32—6.     See  Prov.  1—7;  and  Jerem.  3—4. 

As  a  father  hath  compassion  on  his  children,  so  hath  the  Lord  compassion 
on  them  that  fear  him:  for  he  knoweth  our  frame.     Psalm.  102 — 13,  14. 

Return,  O  ye  revolting  children,  saith  the  Lord:  for  I  am  your  husband: 
and  I  will  take  you,  one  of  a  city,  and  two  of  a  kindred,  and  will  bring  you 
into  Sion.  *  *  But  I  said:  How  shall  I  put  thee  among  the  children,  and 
give  thee  a  lovely  land,  the  goodly  inheritance  of  the  armies  of  the  Gentiles? 
And  I  said:  Thou  shalt  call  me  father,  and  shalt  not  cease  to  walk  after  me. 
Jerem.  3 — 14  and  19. 

The  son  honoureth  the  father,  and  the  servant  his  master:  if  then  I  be  a 
father,  where  is  my  honour  ?  and  if  I  be  a  master,  where  is  my  fear,  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts  ?    Malach,  1—6. 

You,  therefore,  shall  pray  in  this  maim.er:  Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven, 
hallowed  be  thy  name.     Matth.  6 — 9.     The  same  is  in  Luke.  11 — 2. 

Even  so  it  is  not  the  will  of  your  Father,  who  is  in  heaven,  that  one  of 
these  little  ones  should  perish.    Matth.  18 — 14. 

Jesus  saith  to  her:  Do  not  touch  me;  for  I  have  not  yet  ascended  to  my 
Father:  but  go  to  my  brethren;  and  say  to  them:  I  ascend  to  my  Father  and 
to  your  Father,  to  my  God  and  your  God.    John.  20 — 17,     See  1.  Cor.  8 — 6. 

For  you  have  not  received  the  spirit  of  bondage  again  in  fear:  but  you 


330  GOD. 

have  received  the  spirit  of  adoption  of  sous,  whereby  we  cry:  Abba,(Father.) 
Rom.  8—15.    See  2.  Cor.  1—3,  4. 

And  I  will  receive  you:  and  I  will  be  a  father  to  you:  and  you  shall  be  my 
sons  and  daughters,  saith  the  Lord  Almighty.  2.  C!or.  6 — 18.  See  Ephes. 
4—6;  2.  Thess.  2—15. 

Qod  is  Faithful  and  True. 

And  when  he  passed  before  him,  he  said:  O  the  Lord,  the  Lord  God,  mer- 
ciful and  gracious,  patient,  and  of  much  compassion,  and  true:  who  keepest 
mercy  unto  thousands:  who  takest  away  iniquity,  and  wickedness,  and  sin, 
and  no  man  of  himself  is  innocent  before  thee.     Exod.  34 — 6,  7. 

Grod  is  not  as  a  man,  that  he  should  lie,  nor  as  the  son  of  man,  that  he 
should  be  changed.  Hath  he  said  then,  and  will  he  not  do  ?  hath  he  spoken, 
and  will  he  not  fulfil?    Num.  23—19. 

And  thou  shalt  know  that  the  Lord  thy  God,  he  is  a  strong  and  faithful 
Gk)d,  keeping  liis  covenant  and  mercy  to  them  that  love  him,  and  to  them  that 
keep  his  commandments,  unto  a  thousand  generations:  and  repajdng  forth- 
with them  that  hate  him,  so  as  to  destroy  them,  without  fmther  delay,  im- 
mediately rendering  to  them  what  they  deserve.     Deut.  7 — 9,  10. 

The  works  of  God  are  perfect,  and  all  his  ways  are  judgments:  God  is 
faithful,  and  without  any  iniquity;  he  is  just  and  right.     Ibid.  32 — 4. 

But  the  triumpher  in  Israel  wiU  not  spare,  and  will  not  be  moved  to 
repentance:  for  he  is  not  a  man  that  he  should  repent.     1.  Kings.  15 — 29. 

He  that  hath  received  his  testimony,  hath  attested  by  his  seal  that  God  is 
true.    John.  3—33. 

I  have  many  things  to  speak,  and  to  judge  of  you.  But  he  that  sent  me 
is  true:  and  the  things  I  have  heard  from  him,  the  same  I  speak  in  the  world. 
Ibid.  8—26. 

But  God  is  true  and  every  man  a  Uar.     Rom.  3 — 4. 

Let  no  temptation  take  hold  on  you,  but  such  as  is  human:  and  Grod  is 
faithful,  who  will  not  suffer  you  to  be  tempted  above  that  wluch  you  are  able; 
but  will  make  also  with  temptation  issue,  that  you  may  be  able  to  bear  it. 

1.  Cot.  10—13. 

He  is  faithful  who  hath  called  you;  who  wiU  also  perform.  1.  Thess. 
5—24. 

But  God  is  faithful,  who  will  strengthen  and  keep  you  from  evil.  2.  Thess. 
8—3.    See  Apocal.  3—7  and  14. 

If  we  suffer,  we  shall  also  reign  with  him:  if  we  deny  him,  he  also  will 
deny  us.    If  we  beheve  not,  he  continueth  faithful:  he  cannot  deny  himself. 

2.  Tim.  2—12,  13. 

If  we  confess  our  sins,  he  is  faithful  and  just,  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and 
to  cleanse  us  from  all  iniquity.    1.  John.  1 — 9.    See  5 — 30. 

Ood  is  One  in  Essence;  and  there  is  no  Other. 

God  said  to  Moses:  I  am  who  am.  He  said:  Thus  shalt  thou  say  to  the 
children  of  Israel:  He  who  is,  hath  sent  me  to  you.    Exod.  3 — 14. 

That  thou  mighst  know  that  the  Lord  he  is  God,  and  there  is  no  other 
besides  him.    Deut.  4-86.    See  10—17. 

Hear,  O  Israel,  the  Lord  our  God  is  one  Lord.    Ibid.  6—4. 

See  ye  that  I  alone  am,  and  there  is  no  other  God  besides  me:  I  will  kill, 


GOD.  331 

and  I  will  make  to  live:  I  will  strike,  and  I  will  heal:  and  there  is  none  that 
can  deliver  out  of  my  hand.     Ibid.  33 — 39. 

Therefore  thou  art  magnified,  O  Lord  God,  because  there  is  none  like  to 
thee;  neither  is  there  any  God  besides  thee,  in  all  the  things  that  we  have 
heard  with  our  ears.   *2.  Kings.  7 — 22. 

For  there  is  no  other  God  but  thou,  who  hast  care  of  all,  that  thou  shouldst 
show  that  thou  dost  not  give  judgment  unjustly.     Wisdom.  12 — 13. 

For  as  thou  hast  been  sanctified  in  us  in  their  sight,  so  thou  shalt  be  mag- 
nified among  them  in  our  presence,  that  they  may  know  thee,  as  we  also 
have  known  thee,  that  there  is  no  God  beside  thee,  O  Lord.     Eccli.  36—4,  5. 

And  Ezechias  prayed  to  the  Lord,  saying:  O  Lord  of  hosts,  God  of  Israel, 
who  sittest  upon  the  Cherubims;  thou  alone  art  the  God  of  all  the  kingdoms 
of  the  earth;  thou  hast  made  heaven  and  earth.  IncUne,  O  Lord,  thy  ear. 
and  hear:  open,  O  Lord,  thy  eyes,  and  see,  and  hear  all  the  words  of  Sen- 
nacherib, which  he  hath  sent'to  blaspheme  the  living  God.     Isa.  37 — 15  to  17. 

You  are  my  witnesses,  saith  the  Lord,  and  my  servant  whom  I  have 
chosen;  that  you  may  know%  and  believe  me,  and  understand  that  I  myself 
am.  Before  me  there  was  no  God  formed,  and  after  me  there  shall  be  none. 
I  am,  I  am  the  Lord:  and  thei-e  is  no  saviour  besides  me.  Ibid.  43 — 10,  11. 
SeeTob.  13-4. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  the  king  of  Israel,  and  his  redeemer  the  Lord  of  hosts: 
I  am  the  first  and  I  am  the  last;  and  besides  me  there  is  no  God.     Isa.  44—6. 

Eemember  the  former  age;  for  I  am  God,  and  there  is  no  God  beside, 
neither  is  there  the  like  to  me.     Ibid.  46—9. 

But  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God  from  the  land  of  Egypt:  and  thou  shalt  know 
no  God  but  me;  and  there  is  no  saviour  beside  me.     Osee.  13 — 4. 

And  Jesus  answered  him:  The  first  commandment  of  all  is:  Hear,  O 
Israel,  the  Lord  thy  God  is  one  God.     Mark.  12—29. 

And  this  is  life  everlasting;  that  they  may  know  thee,  the  only  true  God, 
and  Jesus  Christ,  whom  thou  hast  sent.     John.  17 — 3. 

For  though  there  be  tliat  are  called  gods,  either  in  heaven,  or  on  earth, 
(for  there  are  many  gods,  and  many  lords:)  yet  to  us  there  is  but  one  God,  the 
Father,  of  whom  are  all  things,  and  we  unto  him;  and  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ; 
by  whom  are  all  things,  and  we  by  him.     1.  Cor.  8 — 5,  6. 

One  God  and  Father  of  all,  who  is  above  all,  and  through  all,  and  in  us 
all.     Ephes,  4—6. 

For  there  is  one  God,  and  one  Mediator  of  God  and  men,  the  man  Christ 
Jesus.     1.  Tim.  2—5. 

Ood  is  Triune. 

(See  Trinity.) 

God   is  Eternal,   having  neither  Beginning  nor  End,   but  is  Himself  the 
Beginning  and  the  End. 

But  Abrahain  planted  a  gTove  in  Bersabee,  and  there  called  upon  the 
name  of  the  Lord  God  eternal.     Gen.  21 — 33. 

The  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever  and  ever.    Exod.  15—18. 

Behold,  God  is  great,  exceeding  our  knowledge:  the  number  of  liis  years 
is  inestimable.    Job.  36 — 26. 


332  GOD. 

Who  hath  wrought  ^.nd  done  these  things,  calUng  the  generations  from 
the  beginning?  I  the  Lord;  I  am  the  first  and  the  last.  Isa.  41—4.  See 
43—10;  and  44—6;  Rom.  16—26;  Hebr.  1-8:  Apocal.  1—8. 

God  Knotvs,  Hears,  and  Sees  all  Tlyings. 

And  Mary  and  Aaron  spoke  against  Moses,  because  of  his  wife  the 
Ethiopian,  and  they  said:  Hath  the  Lord  spoken  by  Moses  only?  hath  he  not 
also  spoken  to  us  in  like  manner  ?  And  when  the  Lord  heard  this  he  was  angry. 
Num.  12—1,  2. 

For  I  know  their  thoughts,  and  what  they  are  about  to  do  this  day,  before 
that  I  bring  them  into  the  land  which  I  have  promised  them.     Deut.  31 — 21. 

Do  not  multiply  to  speak  lofty  things,  boasting:  let  old  mattei-s  depart 
from  your  mouth :  for  the  Lord  is  a  God  of  all  knowledge,  and  to  liim  are 
thoughts  prepared.     1.  Kings.  2 — 3. 

Nor  do  I  judge  according  to  the  look  of  man:  for  man  seeth  those  things 
that  appear,  but  the  Lord  beholdeth  the  heart.     Ibid.  1 6 — 7. 

For  the  Lord  searcheth  all  hearts,  and  understandeth  all  the  thoughts  of 
minds.     1.  Paral.  28—9. 

For  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  behold  all  the  earth,  and  give  strength  to  those 
who  with  a  perfect  heart  trust  in  him.     2.  Paral.  16 — 9. 

Dost  not  thou  think  that  God  is  higher  than  heaven,  and  is  elevated  above 
the  height  of  the  stars?  And  thou  say  est:  What  doth  God  know?  and  he 
judgeth  as  it  were  through  a  mist.     Job.  22 — 12,  13. 

For  he  beholdeth  the  ends  of  the  world:  and  looketh  on  all  things  that 
are  under  heaven.     Ibid.  28 — 24. 

Doth  not  he  consider  my  ways,  and  number  all  my  steps?    Ibid.  31 — L 

Tlien  Job  answered  the  Lord,  and  said :  I  know  that  thou  canst  do  all 
things,  and  no  thought  is  hid  from  thee.     Ibid.  42 — 1,  2. 

The  wickedness  of  sinners  shall  be  brought  to  nought;  and  thou  shalt 
direct  the  just:  the  searcher  of  hearts  and  reins  i»  God.     Psalm.  7 — 10. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  just,  and  his  ears  unto  their  prayers 
But  the  coimtenance  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do  eval  things;  to  cut 
off  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  earth.     Psalm.  33—16,  17. 

Lord,  all  my  desire  is  before  thee:  and  my  grojming  is  not  hidden  from 
thee.     Psahn.  37—10. 

Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  thy  eyes;  our  life  in  the  Ught  of  thy 
countenance,     rsalm.  89 — 8. 

He  that  planted  the  ear,  shall  he  not  hear  ?  or  he  that  formed  the  eye, 
doth  he  not  consider  ?  *  *  The  Lord  knoweth  the  thoughts  of  men,  that  they 
are  vain.     Psalm.  93—9  and  11.     See  3.  Kings.  8—39  and  2.  Paral.  6—30. 

Behold,  O  Lord,  thou  hast  known  all  things,  the  last  and  those  of  old: 
thou  hast  formed  me,  and  hast  laid  thj'  hand  upon  me.     Psalm.  138—5. 

Tlie  Lord  beholdeth  the  ways  of  man,  and  considereth  all  his  steps.  Prov. 
5—21.    See  Job.  14—16. 

For  the  ear  of  jealousy  heareth  all  things:  and  the  tumult  of  murmuring 
shall  not  be  hid.     Wisdom.  1 — 10. 

Tlie  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  towards  them  that  fear  him,  and  he  knoweth  all 
the  work  of  man.     EccU.  15^20. 

Say  not:  I  shall  be  hidden  from  (Jod:  and  who  shall  remember  me  from  > 
on  high?  in  such  a  multitude  I  shall  not  be  known:  for  what  is  my  soul  in 


GOD.  333 

such  an  immense  creation  ?  Behold,  the  heaven,  and  the  heavens  of  heavens, 
the  deep,  and  all  the  earth,  and  the  things  that  are  in  them,  shall  be  moved 
in  his  sight.     Ibid.  16 — 16,  and  following  verses. 

Their  ways  are  always  before  him:  they  are  not  hidden  from  his  eyes. 
Over  every  nation  he  set  a  ruler.  And  Israel  was  made  the  manifest  portion 
of  God.  And  all  their  works  are  as  the  sun  in  the  sight  of  God:  and  his  eyes 
are  continually  upon  their  ways.  Their  covenants  were  not  hid  by  their  in- 
iquity: and  all  their  iniquities  are  in  the  sight  of  God.  Ibid.  17 — 13  and  fol- 
lowing verses. 

And  he  understandeth  not  that  his  eye  seeth  all  things;  for  such  a  man's 
fear  driveth  from  him  the  fear  of  God,  and  the  eyes  of  men  fearing  him:  and 
he  knoweth  not  that  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  far  brighter  then  the  sun,  be- 
holding round  about  all  the  ways  of  men,  and  the  bottom  of  the  deep,  and 
looking  into  the  hearts  of  men,  into  the  most  hidden  parts.  For  all  things 
were  known  to  the  Lord  God,  before  they  were  created:  so  also  after  they 
were  perfected,  he  beholdeth  all  things.     Ibid.  23 — 27  and  following  verses. 

The  works  of  all  flesh  are  before  him;  and  there  is  nothing  hid  from  his 
eyes.  He  seeth  from  eternity  to  eternity;  and  there  is  nothing  wonderful  be- 
fore him.     Ibid.  39—24,  25. 

Wo  to  you  that  are  deep  of  heart,  to  hide  your  counsel  from  the  Lord:  and 
their  works  are  in  the  dark:  and  they  say:  "Who  seeth  us,  and  who  knoweth 
us  ?  Isa.  29--15. 

Why  sayest  thou,  O  Jacob,  and  speakest,  O  Israel:  my  way  is  hid  from  the 
Lord:  and  my  judgment  is  passed  over  from  my  God  ?  Ibid.  40—27. 

Is  this  house  then,  in  which  my  name  hath  been  called  upon,  in  your  eyes 
become  a  den  of  robbers  ?  I,  I  am  he:  I  have  seen  it,  saith  the  Lord.  Jerem. 
7—11. 

But  thou  O  Lord  of  Sabaoth,  who  judgest  justly,  and  triest  the  reins  and 
the  hearts.     Ibid.  11—20. 

I  am  the  Lord  who  search  the  heart,  and  prove  the  reins:  who  give  to  ev- 
ery one  according  to  his  way,  and  according  to  the  fruit  of  his  devices.  Ibid. 
17—10. 

Great  in  counsel,  and  incomprehensible  in  thought:  whose  eyes  are  open 
upon  all  the  ways  of  the  children  of  Adam,  to  render  unto  every  one  accord- 
ing to  his  ways,  and  according  to  the  fruit  of  his  devices.     Ibid.  32 — 19. 

But  when  thou  doest  alms,  let  not  thy  left  hand  know  what  thy  right  hand 
doeth:  that  thy  alms  may  be  in  secret,  and  thy  Father,  who  seeth  in  secret, 
will  repay  thee.     Matth.  6—3,  4.     See  21—2;  and  Luke.  19—30. 

And  some  of  the  Scribes  were  sitting  there,  and  thinking  in  their  hearts: 
Why  doth  this  man  speak  thus  ?  he  blasphemeth.  Who  can  forgive  sins, 
but  God  only  ?  And  Jesus  presently  knowing  in  his  spirit,  and  they  so  thought 
within  themselves,  saith  to  them:  Why  think  you  these  things  in  your  hearts? 
Mark.  2— 6  to  8.  See  14— 13;  John.  1—47;  13—21;  16—30,  and  21—17;  Rom. 
8—37;  1.  Thess.  2—4;  Hebr.  4r— 13;  1.  John,  3—20;  Apocal.  2—23. 

No  one  can  See  God  in  this  life. 

God  said  to  Moses:  Thou  canst  not  see  my  face:  for  man  shall  not  see  me 
and  live.     Exod.  33—20. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  to  you  from  the  naidst  of  the  fire.  You  heard  the 
voice  of  his  words,  but  you  saw  not  any  form  at  all.     Deut.  4 — 12, 


334  GOD. 

No  man  hath  seen  God  at  any  time:  the  only  begotten  Son  who  is  in  the 
bosom  of  the  Father,  he  hath  declared  him.  John.  1—18.  Also  1.  John.  4 — 
12. 

Not  that  any  man  hath  seen  the  Father,  but  he  who  is  of  God,  he  hath 
seen  the  Father.     John.  6—46. 

"Who  only  hath  immortality,  and  inhabiteth  light  inaccessible,  whom  no 
man  hath  seen,  nor  can  see:  to  whom  be  honour  and  empire  everlasting. 
Amen.     1.  Tim.  6—16. 

Chd,  and  Divine  Things  cannot  he  Understood  or  Comprehended  by  Human  In- 
dustry or  Ingenuity,  without  Revelation. 

But,  as  I  see,  there  is  a  spirit  in  men,  and  the  inspiration  of  the  Almighty 
giveth  understanding.    Job.  32 — 8. 

Cause  me  to  hear  thy  mercy  in  the  morning;  for  in  thee  have  I  hoped. 
Make  the  way  known  to  me,  wherein  I  should  walk:  for  I  have  Ufted  up  my 
soul  to  thee.     Psalm.  142—8. 

At  that  time  Jesiis  answered,  and  said:  I  give  thanks  to  thee,  O  Father, 
Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  because  thou  hast  hid  these  things  from  the  wise 
and  prudent,  and  hast  revealed  them  to  little  ones.     Matth.  11 — 25. 

He  answered  and  said  to  them:  Because  to  you  it  is  given  to  know  the 
mysteries  of  the  kingdom  of  heaven:  but  to  them  it  is  not  given.  Ibid.  13 
—11. 

And  j;esus  answering,  said  to  him:  Blessed  art  thou,  Simon  Bar-jona:  be- 
cause flesh  and  blood  hath  not  reyealed  it  to  thee,  but  my  Father  who  is  in 
heaven.     Ibid.  16 — 17. 

He  was  in  the  world,  and  the  world  was  made  by  him;  and  the  world 
knew  him  not.    John.  1—10. 

No  man  can  come  to  me,  except  the  Father,  who  hath  sent  me,  draw  him: 
and  I  will  raise  him  up  at  the  last  day.  It  is  written  in  the  prophets:  And 
they  shall  all  be  taught  of  God.  Every  one  that  hath  heard  of  the  Father.and 
hath  learned,  cometh  to  me.     Ibid.  6—44,  45. 

Christ  said:  I  have  manifested  thy  name  to  the  men  whom  thou  hast 
given  me  out  of  the  world.  Thine  they  were:  and  to  me  thou  gavest  them: 
and  they  have  kept  thy  word.  Ibid.  17—6.  See  Acts.  16—14;  Rom.  1—19; 
Ibid.  11—33,  34;  1.  Cor.  Chap.  2;  Galat.  1—11,  12. 

Ood  is  Immense  and  Uncircumscribed. 

See  3.  Kings.  8—27;  2.  Paral.  2—6;  Job.  11—8;  Psahn.  188—8;  Wisdom. 
1—7;  Isa.  66—1;  Jerem.  23—24;  Amos.  9—2. 

Ood  is  the  Lord  and  Creator  of  Heaven  and  Earth. 

(See  Creator.) 

Ood  Hates  Nothing  that  he  Made. 

For  thou  lovest  all  things  that  are,  and  hatest  none  of  the  things  which 
thou  hast  made:  for  thou  didst  not  appoint  or  make  any  thing,  hating  it. 
Wisdom.  11—25. 


GOD.  335 

God  is  the  Judge  of  the  World,  Rendering  to  Every  Man  according  to 

his  Works. 

For  he  will  render  to  a  man  his  work:  and  according  to  the  ways  of  every 
one  he  will  reward  them.  For  in  very  deed  God  will  not  condemn  without 
cause:  neither  will  the  Almighty  pervert  judgment.  Job.  34—11, 12.  See  Gen. 
18—25. 

For  thou  wilt  render  to  every  man  according  to  his  works.  Psalm.  61 — 13. 

Then  shall  all  the  trees  of  the  woods  rejoice  before  the  face  of  the  Lord, 
because  he  conaeth;  because  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth.  He  shall  judge  the 
world  with  justice,  and  the  people  with  his  truth.     Psalm.  95 — 13. 

He  (God)  shall  not  judge  according  to  the  sight  of  the  eyes,  nor  reprove 
according  to  the  hearing  of  the  ears.  But  he  shall  judge  the  poor  with  jus- 
tice, and  shall  reprove  with  equity  for  the  meek  of  the  earth:  and  he  shall 
strike  the  earth  with  the  rod  of  his  mouth,  and  with  the  breath  of  his  lips  he 
shall  slay  the  wicked.     Isa.  11—3,4.     Matth.  25— 31  till  end;  Acts.  17—31. 

I  will  repay  them 'according  to  their  deeds,  and  according  to  the  works  of 
their  hands.     Jerem.  25—14. 

For  the  Son  of  man  shall  come  in  the  glory  of  his  Father  with  his  Angels: 
and  then  will  he  render  to  every  man  according  to  his  works.  Matth.  IG— 27. 
Also  25—31. 

Who  will  render  to  every  man  according  to  his  works.  Rom.  2 — 6.  See 
1.  Cor.  3—8;  Galat.  6—5;  2.  Tim.  4—8. 

The  Name  ^'God"  Applied  to  others  besides  God. 

SeeExod.  7—1;  22—8;  Psalm.  81— 6;  John.  10—34;  Psalm.  46—10. 

God  Alone  is  Good. 

Why  ask  thou  me  concerning  good  ?    One  is  good,  God.     Matth.  19 — 17. 
And  Jesus  said  to  him:  Why  dost  thou  call  me  good  ?    None  is  good  but 
God  alone.     Luke.  18 — 19. 

Goodness  Attributed  to  Others. 

See  Gen.  1—31;  EccU.  39—21;  Num.  14—7;  1.  Kings.  29-9;  2.  Kings. 
18—27;  Judith.  12—12;  Psalm.  146—1;  Prov.  18—22;  Ibid.  22—1;  Wisdom. 
8—19;  EccU.  14—5;  Matth.  7—17;  Mark.  9—4  and  49;  Luke.  6—45. 

God  Alone  is  Holy. 

There  is  none  holy  as  the  Lord  is:  for  there  is  no  other  beside  thee,  and 
there  is  none  strong  like  our  God.     1.  Kings.  2—2. 

Who  shall  not  fear  thee,  O  Lord,  and  magnify  thy  name  ?  For  thou 
only  art  holy:  for  all  nations  shall  come, and  shall  adore  in  thy  sight.  Apocal. 
15—4. 

Holiness  Attributed  to  Others. 

See  Exod.  3—5;  Josue.  5—15;  Exod.  12—16;  Ibid.  22—31;  Ibid.  28—2; 
Ibid.  29—31;  Ibid.  30—29;  Levit.  11—44;  Judith.  8—28;  Psalm.  5—8. 


336  GOD. 

God  Alone  is  Strong. 

See  above  1.  Kings.  2—2. 

Strength  Attributed  to  Others., 

See  Gen.  32—28;  Psalm.  53—5;  Jerem.  8—23;  Matth.  12—29;  Mark.  3—27; 
Luke.  11—21;  1.  Peter.  5—9. 

God  Alone  is  Just. 

And  the  prayer  of  Nehemias  was  after  this  manner:  O  Lord  God  creator 
of  all  things,  dreadful  and  strong,  just  and  merciful,  who  alone  art  the  good 
king,  who  alone  art  gracious,  who  alone  art  just,  and  almighty  and  etern- 
al, who  deliverest  Israel  from  all  evil,  who  didst  choose  the  fathei-s,  and  didst 
sanctify  them.     2.  Mach.  1—24,  25. 

Justice  Attributed  to  Others. 

See  Gen.  7—1;  Ibid.  18—23;  Psalm.  33—16;  P.salm.  36—29:  Wisdom.  5— 
16;  Matth.  1—19;  Ibid.  10—41;  Ibid.  25—46;  Luke.  1—6;  Rom.  1—17. 

God  Alone  Works  Miracles. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel,  who  alone  doeth  wonderful  things. 
Psalm.  71—18. 

Who  alone  doeth  great  wonders:  for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
Psalm.  135—4.     See  Eccli.  11—4. 

Others  Work  Miracles  by  God''s  Power. 

Great  Miracles  which  Moses  did  before  Israel.     Deut.  34 — 12. 
Who  is  he,  and  we  will  praise  him?  for  he  hath  done  wonderful  things 
in  liis  life.     Eccli.  31—9.     Ibid.  48—3,  4. 

God  Alone  Knows  tlie  Secrets  of  the  Heart. 

See  3.  Kings.  8—39;  and  2.  Paral.  6—30. 

God  Alone  Forgives  Sins. 

See  Luke.  5—21. 

Others  Forgive  Sins,  by  God's  Autliority. 

Amen  I  say  to  you,  whatsoever  you  shall  bind  upon  earth,  shall  be  bound 
also  in  heaven:  and  whatsoever  you  shall  loose  upon  earth,  slxall  be  loosed 
also  in  heaven.     Matth.  18   -18. 

Whose  sins  you  shall  forgive,  they  are  forgiven  them.    John,  20—28. 

God  Alone  is  to  be  Adoi'ed. 

I  am  the  Lord  your  God:  you  shall  not  make  to  yourselves  any  idol  or 
graven  thing,  neither  shall  you  erect  pillars,  nor  set  up  a  remarkable  stone 


GOODNESS.  337 

in  your  land,  to  adore  it:  for  I  am  the  Lord  your  God.     Levit.  26—1. 

Then  Jesus  saith  to  him:  Begone,  Satan:  for  it  is  written:  The  Lord  thy 
•God  thou  Shalt  adore,  and  him  only  shalt  thou  serve.     Matth.  4—10. 

Adoration  Given  to  Others. 

{See  also  Adoration.) 

And  when  he  had  lifted  up  his  eyes,  there  appeared  to  him  three  men 
standing  near  him:  and  as  soon  as  he  saw  them  he  run  to  meet  them  from 
the  door  of  his  tent,  and  adored  down  to  the  ground.      Gen.  18—2. 

What  Evil  may,  and  What  may  not,  be  Attributed  to  God. 

(See  Evil.) 

GOOD. 

The  Good  among  the  Wicked. 

Lot  lived  among  the  Sodomites.     Gen.  13 — 12. 

Joseph  led  a  good  life  in  Egypt.     Ibid.  Chap.  39. 

Samuel  who  lived  ivith  the  wicked  sons  of  Heli  was  holy  and  innocent.  1. 
Kings.  Chap.  2. 

And  I  will  leave  me  seven  thousand  men  in  Israel,  whose  knees  have 
not  been  bowed  before  Baal,  and  every  mouth  that  hath  not  worshipped  him 
kissing  the  hands.     3.  Kings.  19 — 18.     See  also  Rom.  11 — 3,  4. 

Tobias  alone,  among  many  others,  was  holy.  Tob.  1  —5.  See  Esther.  Chap. 
3.  and  Chap.  5;  See  also  Job.  2—3;  and  30—29. 

The  Lord  said  to  Ezechiel:  And  thou,  O  son  of  man,  fear  not,  neither  be 
thou  afraid  of  their  words:  for  thou  art  among  unbelievers  and  destroyers, 
and  thou  dwellest  with  scorpions.  Fear  not  their  words;  neither  be  thou  dis- 
mayed at  their  looks:  for  they  are  a  provoking  house.  Ezech.  2 — 6.  See 
whole  Chapter. 

Daniel  and  his  companions  lived  with  the  idolatrous  Chaldeans.  Dan. 
•Chapters  6  and  14. 

For  the  example  of  Susanna,  see  Dan.  Chap.  13.  See  also  2.  Mach.  Chap. 
3;  Matth.  8—10;  Mark.  15-42;  John.  3—2;  Acts  10—1. 

Good  Works. 

(See  Wo7'ks.) 

Oppression  of  the  Good. 

(See  Oppression.) 

GOODNESS. 
Goodness  of  God  to  His  Creatures. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  him  (Abraham):  If  I  find  in  Sodom  fifty  just  within 
the  city,  I  will  spare  the  whole  place  for  their  sake.     Gen.  18—26. 


388  GOODNESS. 

The  Lord  consoled  the  Israelites  by  promising  them  the  land  of  Chanaan. 
Exod.  Chap.  6. 

And  the  hail  destroyed  through  all  the  land  of  Egypt  all  tilings  that  were 
in  the  fields,  both  man  and  beast:  and  the  hail  smote  every  herb  of  the  field, 
and  it  broke  every  tree  of  the  country.  Only  in  the  land  of  Gessen,  where 
the  children  of  Israel  were,  the  hail  fell  not.     Exod.  9 — 25,  26. 

But  with  all  the  children  of  Israel  there  shall  not  a  dog  make  the  least 
noise,  from  man  even  to  beast:  that  you  may  know  how  wonderful  a  differ- 
ence the  Lord  maketh  between  the  Egyptians  and  Israel.  Ibid.  11 — 7. 

And  showing  mercy  unto  thousands  to  them  that  love  me,  and  keep  my 
commandments.     Ibid.  20 — 6. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses  face  to  face,  as  a  man  is  wont  to  speak  to 
liis  friend.     Ibid.  33—11. 

Take  the  rod,  and  assemble  the  people  together,  t)iou  and  Aaron  thy 
brother:  and  speak  to  the  rock  before  them,  and  it  shall  yield  waters.  And 
when  thou  hast  brought  forth  water  out  of  the  rock,  all  the  multitude  and 
their  cattle  shall  drink.     Num.  20  -  8. 

And  when  thou  shalt  seek  there  the  Lord  thy  God,  thou  shalt  find  him: 
yet  so,  if  thou  seek  him  with  all  thy  heart,  and  all  the  affliction  of  thy  soul. 
Deut.  4—29.     See  5—10. 

And  thou  shalt  know  that  the  Lord  thy  God,  he  is  a  strong  and  faithful 
God,  keeping  his  covenant  and  mercy  to  them  that  love  him,  and  to  them 
that  keep  his  commandments,  unto  a  thousand  generations:  and  repaying 
forthwith  them  that  hate  him,  so  as  to  destroy  them,  without  further  delay, 
immediately  rendering  to  them  what  they  deserve.  Ibid.  7 — 9,  10.  See 
Chap.  11. 

He  doeth  judgment  to  the  fatherless  and  the  widow,  loveth  the  stranger, 
and  giveth  him  food  and  raiment.     Ibid.  10 — 18.     See  Chap.  28  and  30. 

He  found  him  in  a  desert  land,  in  a  place  of  horror,  and  of  waste  wilder- 
ness: l^e  led  him  about,  and  taught  him:  and  he  kept  him  as  the  apple  of  his 
eye.     Ibid.  32—10. 

And  when  thy  days  shall  be  fulfilled,  and  thou  shalt  sleep  with  thy 
fathers,  I  will  raise  up  thy  seed  after  thee,  which  shall  proceed  out  of  thy 
bowels:  and  I  will  establish  his  kingdom.     2.  Kings.  7 — 12. 

And  David  said  to  Nathan :  I  have  sinned  against  the  Lord.  And  Nathan 
said  to  David:  The  Lord  hath  also  taken  away  thy  sin:  thou  shalt  not  die. 
Ibid.  12—13. 

We  all  die;  and  like  waters  that  return  no  more,  we  fall  down  into  the 
earth:  neither  will  God  have  a  soul  to  perish,  but  recalleth,  meaning  that  he 
that  is  cast  off  should  not  altogether  perish.     Ibid.  14  - 14. 

Lord  God  of  Israel,  there  is  no  God  like  thee  in  heaven  above,  or  on  earth 
beneath:  who  keepest  covenant  and  mercy  with  thy  servants  that  have  walked 
before  thee  with  all  their  heart.  3.  Kings.  8 — 23.  See  also  Ibid.  Chapters 
17  and  19,  and  Dan.  Chap.  4. 

Go  back,  and  tell  Ezechias  the  captain  of  my  people:  Tlius  saith  the  Lord 
the  God  of  David  thy  father:  I  have  heard  thy  prayer,  and  I  have  seen  thy 
tears:  and  behold.  I  have  healed  thee:  on  the  third  day  thou  shalt  go  up  to 
the  temple  of  the  Lord.    4.  Kings.  20-5.     See  2.  Paral.  30-9. 

And  thou  didst  find  his  (Abraham's)  heart  faithful  before  thee:  and  thou 
madest  a  covenant  with  him,  to  give  him  the  land  of  the  Chanaanite,  of  the 
Hethite,  and  of  the  Amorrhite,  and  of  the  Pherezite,  and  of  the  Jebusite,  and 


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of  the  Gergesite,  to  give  it  to  his  seed:  and  thou  hast  fulfilled  thy  words, 
because  thou  art  just.     2.  Esdras.  9 — 8. 

But  thou  hast  mercy  upon  all,  because  thou  canst  do  all  things,  and  over- 
lookest  the  sins  of  men  for  the  sake  of  repentance.     Wisdom.  11 — 24. 

For  who  hath  continued  in  his  commandment,  and  hath  been  forsaken? 
or  who  hath  called  upon  him,  and  he  despised  him  ?  Eccli.  2  —  13.  See  Chap. 
18,  which  shows  the  mercy  of  God. 

0  Lord,  thy  mercy  is  in  heaven:  and  thy  truth  reacheth  even  to  the  clouds. 
Thy  justice  is  as  the  mountains  of  God:  thy  judgments  are  a  great  deep. 
Men  and  beasts  thou  wilt  preserve,  O  Lord:  O  how  hast  thou  multipUed  thy 
mercy,  O  God!    Psalm.  35—6  to  8. 

1  have  been  young  and  now  am  old:  and  I  have  not  seen  the  just  for- 
saken, nor  his  seed  seeking  bread.  Psalm.  36 — 25.  See  the  whole  of  Psalms. 
102  and  185. 

The  Lord  is  gracious  and  merciful;  patient  and  plenteous  in  mercy.  The 
Lord  is  sweet  to  all:  and  his  tender  mercies  are  over  all  his  works.  Psalm. 
144—8,  9. 

Therefore  the  Lord  waiteth  that  he  may  have  mercy  on  jou:  and  there- 
fore shall  he  be  exalted,  sparing  you:  because  the  Lord  is  the  God  of  judg- 
ment: blessed  are  all  they  that  wait  for  him.     Isa.  30 — 18. 

For  a  small  moment  have  I  forsaken  thee,  but  with  great  mercies  will  I 
gather  thee.     Ibid.  54—7. 

Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way,  and  the  unjust  man  his  thoughts,  and  let 
him  return  to  the  Lord,  and  he  will  have  mercy  on  him,  and  to  our  God,  for 
he  is  bountiful  to  forgive.     Ibid.  55 — 7. 

GOSPEL. 
Preaching  of  the  Oospel  of  Christ. 

Behold,  thou  shalt  call  a  nation,  which  thou  kne west  not;  and  the  nations 
that  knew  not  thee  shall  run  to  thee,  because  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  for  the 
holy  One  of  Israel,  for  he  hath  glorified  thee.     Isa.  55 — 5. 

The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  is  upon  me,  because  the  Lord  hath  anointed  me: 
he  hath  sent  me  to  preach  to  the  meek,  to  heal  the  contrite  of  heart,  and  to 
preach  a  release  to  the  captives,  and  deliverance  to  them  that  are  shut  up. 
Ibid.  61—1. 

Go  ye,  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations;  baptizing  them  in  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Matth.  28 — 19. 

And  he  said  to  them:  Go  ye  into  the  whole  world  and  preach  tlie  gospel 
to  every  creature.     Mark.  16-15. 

And  the  Angel  said  to  them  {the  shepherds):  Fear  not;  for  behold  I  bring 
you  good  tidings  of  great  joy,  that  shall  be  to  all  the  people.     Luke.  2 — 10. 

Again  therefore  Jesus  spoke  to  them,  the  Pharisees,  saying,  I  am  the 
light  of  the  world:  he  that  foUoweth  me,  walketh  not  in  darkness,  but  shall 
have  the  light  of  life.     John.  8 — 12. 

And  Jesus  said  to  them:  I  am  the  bread  of  life,  he  that  cometh  to  me 
shall  not  hunger,  and  he  that  believeth  in  me,  shall  never  thirst.  Ibid.  6 — 35. 

I  am  the  door.  By  me,  if  any  man  enter  in,  he  shall  be  saved:  and  he 
shaU  go  in,  and  go  out,  and  shall  find  pastures.     Ibid.  10 — 9. 

I  am  come  a  light  into  the  world;  that  whosoever  believeth  in  me,  may 
not  remain  in  darkness.     Ibid.  12 — 46. 

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340  GOSPEL. 

For  I  am  not  ashamed  of  the  gospel.  For  it  is  the  power  of  Gkxi  unto  sal- 
vation to  eveiy  one  that  beUeveth,  to  the  Jew  first  and  to  the  Greek.  Rom. 
1—16. 

But  now  without  the  law  the  justice  of  God  is  made  manifest;  being  wit- 
nessed by  the  law  and  the  prophets.  Even  the  justice  of  God  by  faith  of 
JE.SUS  Christ,  unto  all  and  upon  all  them  that  believe  in  him :  for  there  is  no 
distinction.     Ibid.  3—21,  22. 

For  if  you  have  ten  thousand  instructors  in  Christ,  yet  not  many  fathers. 
For  in  Chi-ist  Jesus  by  the  gospel  I  have  begotten  you.     1.  Cor.  4 — 15. 

Now  I  make  known  unto  you.  brethren,  the  gospel  which  I  preached  to 
you,  which  also  you  have  received,  and  wherein  you  stand:  by  which  also  you 
are  saved,  if  you  hold  fast  after  what  manner  I  preached  unto  you,  unless  you 
have  believed  in  vain.    Ibid.  15 — 1,  2.    See  also  Galat.  1 — 11. 

But  all  things  are  of  God,  who  hath  reconciled  us  to  himself  by  Christ: 
and  hath  given  to  us  the  ministry  of  reconciliation.     2.  Cor.  5—18. 

In  whom  you  also,  after  you  had  heard  the  word  of  truth  (the  gospel  of 
your  salvation:)  in  whom  also  believmg  you  were  signed  with  the  holy  Spirit 
of  promise.     Ephes.  1 — 13. 

A  faithful  saying,  and  worthy  of  acceptation,  that  Christ  Jesus  came  into 
this  world  to  save  sinners,  of  whom  I  am  the  chief.  1.  Tim.  1 — 15.  See  2.  Tim. 
1—8. 

Be  mindful  that  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  is  risen  again  from  the  dead, of  the 
seed  of  David,  according  to  my  gospel.     2.  Tim.  2 — 8. 

The  Gospel  Produces  Confidence,  Fear,  Consolaticm  and  Terror. 

And  seeing  many  of  the  Pharisees  and  Saducees  coming  to  his  baptism, 
he  said  to  them:  Ye  brood  of  vipers,  who  hath  shewed  you  to  flee  from  the 
wrath  to  come?  Bring  forth  therefore  fruit  worthy  of  penance.  Matth. 
3—7,  8.     See  Luke.  3—7. 

He  therefore  that  shall  break  one  of  these  least  commandments,  and  shall 
so  t^ach  men,  shall  be  called  the  least  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  But  he  that 
shall  do  and  teach,  he  shall  be  called  great  in  tlie  kingdom  of  heaven.  Matth. 
5—19. 

Enter  ye  in  at  the  narrow  gate:  for  wide  is  the  gate,  and  broad  is  the 
way  that  leadeth  to  destruction,  and  many  are  there  who  go  in  thereat.  *  * 
And  then  will  I  profess  unto  them,  I  never  knew  you:  depart  from  me,  you 
that  work  iniquity.     Ibid.  7—13  and  23. 

But  the  children  of  the  kingdom  shall  be  cast  out  into  the  exterior  dark- 
ness: there  shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth.     Ibid.  8 — 12. 

But  he  that  shall  deny  me  before  men,  I  will  also  deny  him  before  my 
Father  who  is  in  heaven.    Ibid.  10 — 33. 

Even  as  the  cockle  therefore  is  gathered  up,  and  burnt  with  fire:  so  shall 
it  be  at  the  end  of  the  world.  *  *  And  shall  cast  them  into  the  furnace  of 
fire:  there  shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth.     Ibid.  153 — 40  and  50. 

For  the  Son  of  man  shall  come  m  the  glorj-  of  his  Father  with  liis  Angels: 
and  then  will  he  render  to  every  man  according  to  his  works.     Ibid.  16 — 27. 

Wo  to  the  world  because  of  scandals.  For  it  must  nee<ls  be  that  scandals 
come:  but  nevertheless  wo  to  that  man  by  whom  the  scandal  cometh.  Ibid. 
18—7. 

And  the  improfltable  servant  cast  ye  out  into  the  exterior  darkness.  There 


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shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth.     Ibid.  25 — 30. 

It  is  easier  for  a  camel  to  pass  through  the  eye  of  a  needle,  than  for  a  rich 
man  to  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God.     Mark.  10 — 25. 

But  wo  to  you  that  are  rich:  for  you  have  your  consolation.  Wo  to  you 
that  are  filled:  for  you  shall  hunger.  Wo  to  you  that  now  laugh:  for  you  shaU 
mourn  and  weep.  Wo  to  you  when  men  shall  bless  you:  For  according  to 
these  things  did  their  fathers  to  the  false  prophets.  Luke.  6 — 24  to  26.  See 
9—62. 

I  say  to  you:  but  except  you  do  penance,  you  shall  all  likewise  perish. 
Ibid.  13—5. 

Now  when  Jesus  had  heard  this,  he  said  to  him:  Yet  one  thing  is  want- 
ing to  thee:  sell  all  that  thou  hast,  and  give  to  the  poor,  and  thou  shalt  have 
treasure  in  heaven:  and  come,  follow  me.     Ibid.  18 — 22. 

You  have  not  chosen  me:  but  I  have  chosen  you,  and  have  appointed  you, 
that  you  should  go,  and  should  bring  forth  fruit,  and  your  fruit  should  re- 
main; that  whatsoever  you  shall  ask  of  the  Father  in  my  name,  he  may  give 
it  you.     John.    15 — 16. 

For  the  wrath  of  God  is  revealed  from  heaven,  against  all  impiety  and 
injustice  of  those  men  that  detain  the  truth  of  God  in  injustice.  Rom.  1 — 18. 
'  But  according  to  thy  hardness,  and  impenitent  heart,  thou  treasurest  up 
to  thyself  wrath,  against  the  day  of  wrath,  and  revelation  of  the  just  judg- 
ment of  God.     Ibid.  2 — 5. 

For  the  wages  of  sin,  is  death.  But  the  grace  of  God,  everlasting  life,  in 
Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.     Ibid.  6 — 23. 

See  therefore  the  goodness,  and  the  severity  of  God:  towards  them  indeed 
that  are  fallen,  the  severity:  but  towards  thee  the  goodness  of  God,  if  thou 
continue  in  goodness,  otherwise  thou  also  shalt  be  cut  off.     Ibid.  11 — 22. 

So,  then,  every  one  of  us  shall  render  account  for  himself  to  God.  Ibid. 
14—12. 

Every  man's  work  shall  be  made  manifest:  for  the  day  of  the  Lord  shall 
declare  it,  because  it  shall  be  revealed  by  fire:  and  the  fire  shall  try  every 
man's  work,  of  what  sort  it  is.  *  *  But  if  any  man  violate  the  temple  of 
God:  him  shall  God  destroy.  For  the  temple  of  God  is  holy,  which  you  are. 
1.  Cor.  3—13  and  17. 

And  they  who  are  Christ's  have  ci  ucified  their  flesh,  with  the  vices  and 
concupiscences.     Galat.  5 — 24. 

Wherefore,  my  dearly  beloved,  (as  you  have  alwaj^s  obeyed  not  as  in  my 
presence  only,  but  much  more  now  in  my  absence,)  work  your  salvation  with 
fear  and  trembling.     Philip.  2 — 12. 

For  if  we  sin  wilfully,  after  having  received  the  knowledge  of  the  truth, 
there  is  now  left  no  sacrifice  for  sins,  but  a  certain  dreadful  expectation  of  judg- 
ment, and  the  rage  of  a  fire,  which  shall  consiime  the  adversaries.  Hebr* 
10-^26,  27. 

Be  afflicted,  and  mourn,  and  weep:  let  your  laughter  be  turned  into 
mourning,  and  your  joy  into  sorrow.     James.  4 — 9. 

Go  to,  now,  ye  rich  men;  weep  and  howl  for  your  miseries  that  shall  come 
upon  you.     Ibid.  5 — 1. 

And  if  the  just  man  shall  scarcely  be  saved,  where  shall  the  wicked  and 
the  sinner  appear  ?    1.  Peter.  4 — 18. 

Wherefore,  brethren,  labour  the  more,  that  by  good  works  you  may  make 


343  GOSPEL. 

sure  your  vocation  and  election :  for  doing  these  things,  you  shall  not  sin  at 
any  time.     2.  Peter.  1—10. 

Preachers  of  the  Gospel  should  live  by  the  Crospel. 
{See  also  Priests,  and  Church.) 

Do  not  possess  gold,  nor  silver,  nor  money  in  your  purses,  nor  scrip  for 
your  journey,  nor  two  coats,  nor  shoes,  nor  a  staff;  for  the  workman  is  wor- 
thy of  his  meat.     Matth.  10—9,  10.     See  Luke.  9— 13,  and  10—7. 

And  he  commanded  them  that  they  should  take  nothing  for  their  jour- 
ney, but  a  staff  only;  no  scrip,  no  bread,  nor  money  in  their  purse,  but  to  be 
shod  with  sandals,  and  that  they  should  not  put  on  two  coats.  And  he  said 
to  them:  WTieresoever  you  shall  enter  into  a  house, there  abide  till  you  depart 
from  that  place.  And  whosoever  shall  not  receive  you,  nor  hear  you,  going 
forth  from  thence,  shake  off  the  dust  from  your  feet  for  a  testimony  to  them. 
Mark.  6—8  to  11.  See  Galat.  6—6;  1.  Tim.  5—17;  2.  Tim.  2—6;  Matth. 
5—19. 

Those  who  Preach,  but  do  not  Practice. 

The  Scribes  and  the  Phai'isees  have  sitten  on  the  chair  of  Moses.  All, 
therefore,  whatsoever  they  shall  say  to  you,  observe  and  do:  but  accorduigto 
their  works,  do  ye  not:  for  they  say,  and  do  not.     Matth.  23 — 2,  3. 

Thou,  therefore,  that  teachest  another,  teachest  not  thyself:  thou  that 
preachest  that  men  should  not  steal,  stealest:  thou  that  say  est,  men  should 
not  commit  adultery,  committest  adulteiy:  thou  that  abhorrest  idols,  com- 
mittest  sacrilege.     Rom.  2 — 21,  22. 

But  I  chastise  my  body,  and  bring  it  into  subjection:  lest,  perhaps,  when 
I  have  preached  to  others,  I  myself  should  become  reprobate.     1.  Cor.  9 — 27. 

Let  no  man  despise  thy  youth:  but  be  thou  an  example  of  the  faithful,  in 
word,  in  conversation,  in  charity,  in  faith,  in  chastity.     1.  Tim.  4 — 12. 

Carefully  study  to  present  thyself  approved  unto  God,  a  workman  that 
ueedeth  not  to  be  ashamed,  rightly  handUng  the  word  of  truth.  2.  Tim. 
2—15. 

In  all  things  show  thyself  an  example  of  good  works  in  doctrine,  in  integ- 
rity, in  gravity.    Titus.  2 — 7. 

The  Preacher  of  the  Gospel  should  Propose  to  Himself  the  Benefit  of  the  Hearer. 

Balaam  answered:  If  Balac  would  give  me  his  house  full  of  silver  and 
gold,  I  cannot  alter  the  word  of  the  Lord  my  God,  to  speak  either  more  or 
less.     Num.  22—18.     Also  24—15.     See  Micheas.  6—5. 

And  I  said:  Wo  is  me,  because  I  have  held  my  ix?ace;  because  I  am  a  man 
of  unclean  hps;  and  I  dwell  in  the  midst  of  a  jjeople  that  hath  imclean  lips; 
and  I  have  seen  with  my  eyes  the  King  the  Loi-d  of  hosts.     Isa.  6 — 5. 

Get  thee  up  upon  a  high  mountain,  thou  that  bringest  good  tidings  to  Sion: 
lift  up  thy  voice  with  strength,  thou  that  bringest  good  tidings  to  Jerusalem: 
lift  it  up;  fear  not.  Say  to  the  cities  of  Juda:  Behold  your  God:  behold,  the 
Lord  God  shall  come  with  strength;  and  liis  arm  shall  rule:  behold,  his  re- 
ward is  with  him,  and  liis  work  is  before  him.     Ibid.  40—9,  10. 

How  beautiful  upon  the  mountains  are  the  feet  of  him  that  bringeth  good 


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tidings,  and  that  preacheth. peace;  of  him  that  showeth  forth  good,  that 
preacheth  salvation,  that  saith  to  Sion:  Thy  God  shall  reign!  The  voice  of  thy 
"watchmen;  tiiey  have  lifted  up  their  voice,  they  shall  praise  together:  for 
they  shall  see,  eye  to  eye,  when  the  Lord  shall  convert  Sion.  Ibid.  52—7,  8. 
See  Nahum.  1 — 5. 

Cry,  cease  not,  lift  up  thy  voice  like  a  trumpet,  and  show  my  people  their 
wicked  doings,  and  the  house  of  Jacob  their  sins.     Isa.  58 — 1. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  me:  Say  not  I  am  a  child:  for  thou  shalt  go  to  all 
that  I  shall  send  thee:  and  whatsoever  I  shall  command  thee,thou  shalt  speak. 
Be  not  afraid  at  their  presence:  fori  am  with  thee  to  deliver  thee,  saith  the 
Lord.  And  the  Lord  put  forth  his  hand,  and  touched  my  mouth:  and  the 
Lord  said  to  me:  Behold,  I  have  given  my  words  in  thy  mouth:  lo,  I  have 
set  thee  this  day  over  the  nations  and  over  kingdoms,  to  root  up,  and  to  pull 
down,  and  to  waste,  and  to  destroy,  and  to  build,  and  to  plant.  Jerem.  1 — 7 
to  10. 

And  going  preach,  saying:  The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  at  hand.  Matth. 
10—7. 

He  said  unto  them:  Therefore  every  scribe,  instructed  in  the  kingdom 
of  heaven  is  like  to  a  master  of  a  house,  who  bringeth  forth  out  of  his  treas- 
ure new  things  and  old.     Ibid.  13 — 52. 

Go  ye,  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations;  baptizing  them  in  the  name  of 
the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Teaching  them  to  ob- 
serve all  things  whatsoever  I  have  commanded  you;  and,  behold,  I  am  with 
you  all  days,  even  to  the  consummation  of  the  world.  Ibid.  28 — 19,  20.  See 
Mark.  16—15. 

For  our  exhortation  was  not  of  error,  nor  of  uncleanness,  nor  in  deceit, 
but  as  we  were  approved  of  God,  that  the  gospel  should  be  committed  to  us; 
even  so  we  sjjeak,  not  as  pleasing  men,  but  God,  who  proveth  our  hearts. 
1.  Thess.  2—3,  4. 

Avoid  foolish  and  old  wives'  fables.     1.  Tim.  4 — 7. 

Preach  the  word,  be  instant  in  season,  out  of  season,  reprove,  entreat, 
rebuke  with  all  patience  and  doctrine.  For  there  shall  be  a  time,  when  they 
will  not  bear  sound  doctrine;  but  according  to  their  own  desires  they  will 
heap  to  themselves  teachers,  having  itching  ears;  and  will  turn  away  indeed 
their  hearing  from  the  truth,  and  will  be  turned  to  fables.  But  be  thou  vig- 
ilant; labour  in  all  things,  do  the  work  of  an  evangelist;  fulfil  thy  ministry. 
Be  sober,     2.  Tim.  4—2  to  5. 

Speak  thou  the  things  that  become  sound  doctrine,     Titus.  2—  1. 

But  avoid  foolish  questions,  and  genealogies,  and  contentions,  and  striv- 
ings about  the  law:  for  they  are  unprofitable  and  vain.     Ibid,  3 — 9, 

We  should  not  be  Ashamed  of  the  Oospel. 

I  have  declared  thy  justice  in  a  great  church:  lo,  I  wiU  not  restrain  my 
lips,  O  Lord  thou  knowest  it.  I  have  not  hid  thy  justice  within  my  heart:  I 
have  declared  thy  truth  and  thy  salvation.  I  have  not  concealed  thy  mercy 
and  thy  truth  from  a  great  council.     Psalm.  39 — 10,  11. 

For  whosoever  shall  be  ashamed  of  me,  and  of  my  words,  in  this  adul- 
terous and  sinful  generation;  the  Son  of  man  also  shall  he  ashamed  of  him, 
when  he  shall  come  in  the  glory  of  his  Father  with  the  holy  Angels.  Mark. 
8—38.     See  Matth,  10—32, 


344  GOSPEL. 

For  whosoever  shall  be  ashamed  of  me,  and  of  my  words,  of  him  shall 
the  Son  of  man  be  ashamed,  when  he  shall  come  m  his  majesty,  and  of  his 
Father's,  and  of  the  holy  Angels.     Luke.  9—26.     See  12—9. 

For  I  am  not  ashamed  of  the  gospel.  For  it  is  the  power  of  God  imto 
salvation  to  everj'  one  that  beheveth,  to  the  Jew  first,  and  to  the  Greek.  Rom. 
1—16. 

Be  not  thou  therefore  ashamed  of  the  testimony  of  our  Lord,  nor  of  me  his 
prisoner:  but  labour  with  the  gospel  according  to  the  power  of  God.  2  Tim. 
1—8. 

The  Gospel  should  he  Preached  with  Clearness  and  Simplicity. 

The  Lord  hath  given  me  a  learned  tongue,  that  I  should  know  how  to  up- 
hold by  word  him  that  is  w^earj^:  he  wakeneth  in  the  morning;  in  the  morn- 
ing he  wakeneth  my  ear,  that  I  may  hear  him  as  a  master.     Isa.  50 — 4. 

That  which  I  tell  you  in  the  dark,  speak  ye  in  the  hght:  and  that  which 
you  hear  in  the  ear,  preach  ye  upon  the  housetops.     Matth.  1 0 — 37. 

For  Christ  sent  me  not  to  baptize,  but  to  preach  the  gospel;  not  with  ■wis- 
dom of  speech,  lest  the  cross  of  Christ  should  be  made  void.  *  *  For  seeing 
that  in  the  wisdom  of  God,  the  world  by  wisdom  knew  not  God;  it  pleased 
God  by  the  foolishness  of  preaching,  to  save  them  that  believe.  1.  Cor.  1 — 17 
and  21. 

And  I,  brethren,  when  I  came  to  you,  came  not  in  loftiness  of  speech,  or 
of  wisdom;  declaring  to  you  the  testimony  of  Christ.  For  I  judged  not  my- 
self to  know  anything  among  you,  but  Jesus  Christ,  and  him  crucified.  *  * 
Howbeit,  we  speak  wisdom  among  the  perfect:  yet  not  the  wisdom  of  this 
world,  neither  of  the  princes  of  this  world,  who  are  destroyed:  but  we  speak 
the  wisdom  of  God  in  a  mystery  which  is  hidden,  which  God  predestinated  be- 
fore the  world,  unto  our  glory,  which  none  of  the  princes  of  this  world  knew: 
for  if  they  had  known  it,  they  would  never  have  crucified  the  Lord  of  glory. 
*  *  Now  we  have  received  not  the  spirit  of  this  world,  but  the  Spirit  that  is 
of  God,  that  we  may  know  the  things  that  are  given  us  from  God:  which 
things  also  we  speak,  not  in  the  learned  words  of  human  wisdom,  but  in  the 
doctrine  of  the  Spirit,  comparing  spiritual  things  with  spiritual.  Ibid. 
2—1,  2,  6  to  8  and  12,  13. 

And  I,  brethren,  could  not  speak  to  you  as  to  spiritual,  but  as  to  carnal. 
As  to  little  ones  in  Christ,  I  gave  you  mUk  to  drink,  not  meat:  for  you  were 
not  able  as  yet:  but  neither  indeed  are  you  now  able:  for  you  are  yet  carnal. 
Ibid.  3—1,  2. 

For  we  are  not  as  many,  adulterating  the  word  of  God:  but  with  sincer- 
ity, but  as  from  God,  in  the  sight  of  God  we  speak  in  Chi-ist.     2.  Cor.  2 — 17. 

Tlierefore,  seeing  we  have  this  ministration,  according  as  we  have  ob- 
tained mercy,  we  faint  not.  But  we  renounce  the  hidden  things  of  dishonesty, 
not  walking  in  craftiness,  nor  adulterating  the  word  of  God,  but  by  manifest- 
ation, of  the  truth  commending  ourselves  to  every  man's  conscience,  in  the 
sight  of  Go<l.     Ibid.  4—1,  2. 

For  God,  indeed,  was  in  Christ  reconciUng  the  world  to  himself,  not  im- 
puting to  them  their  sins:  and  he  hath  placed  in  us  the  word  of  reconciliation. 
We  are,  therefore,  ambassadors  for  Christ,  God  as  it  were  exhorting  by  us. 
t'or  Christ  we  beseech  you,  be  ye  reconciled  to  Gkxl.     Ibid.  5 — 19,  20. 

As  I  desired  thee  .to  remain  at  Ephesus  when  I  went  into  Macedonia,  that 


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thou  mightest  charge  some  not  to  teach  otherwise;  not  to  give  heed  to  fables 
and  endless  genealogies;  which  furnish  questions,  rather  than  the  edification 
of  God  which  is  in  faith.     1.  Tim.  1—3,  4. 

Hold  the  form  of  sound  words,  which  thou  hast  heard  from  me  in  faith^ 
and  in  the  love  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus.     2.  Tim.  1 — 13. 

Preachers  should  Adhere  to  the  Principles  of  Truth. 

The  Lord  shall  give  the  word  to  them  that  preach  good  tidings  with  great 
power.     Psalm.  67 — 12. 

And  he  hath  made  my  mouth  like  a  sharp  sword:  in  the  shadow  of  his 
hand  he  hath  protected  me,  and  hath  made  me  as  a  chosen  arrow:  in  his 
quiver  he  hath  hidden  me.     Isa.  49 — 2. 

I  have  put  my  words  in  thy  mouth,and  have  protected  thee  in  the  shadow 
of  my  hand,  that  thou  mightest  plant  the  heavens,  and  found  the  earth,  and 
mightest  say  to  Sion:  Thou  art  my  people.     Ibid.  51 — 16. 

Be  not  afraid  at  their  pi'esence:  for  I  am  with  thee  to  deliver  thee,  saith 
the  Lord.  *  *  Thou  therefore  gird  up  thy  loins,  and  arise,  and  speak  to 
them  all  that  I  command  thee.  Be  not  afraid  at  their  presence:  for  I  will 
make  thee  not  to  fear  their  countenance.  For  behold,  I  have  made  thee  this 
day  a  fortified  city,  and  a  pillar  of  iron,  and  a  wall  of  brass,  over  all  tlie  land, 
to  the  kings  of  Juda,  to  the  princes  thereof,  and  to  the  priests,  and  to  the  peo- 
ple of  the  land.  And  they  shall  fight  against  thee,  and  shall  not  prevail:  for 
I  am  with  thee,  saith  the  Lord,  to  deliver  thee.    Jerem.  1 — Sand  17  to  19. 

Behold,  I  have  made  thy  face  stronger  than  their  faces,  and  thy  fore- 
head harder  than  their  foreheads.  I  have  made  thy  face  like  an  adamant,  and. 
hke  flint:  fear  them  not,  neither  be  thou  dismayed  at  their  presence:  for  they 
are  a  provoking  house.  *  *  Son  of  man,  I  have  made  thee  a  watchman  to 
the  house  of  Israel:  and  thou  shalt  hear  the  word  out  of  my  mouth,  and  shalt 
tell  it  them  from  me.  If,  when  I  say  to  the  wicked.  Thou  shalt  surely  die: 
thou  declare  it  not  to  him,  nor  speak  to  him,  that  he  may  be  converted  frona 
his  wicked  way,  and  live:  the  same  wicked  man  shall  die  in  his  iniquity;  but 
I  will  require  his  blood  at  thy  hand.  But  if  thou  give  warning  to  the  wicked, 
and  he  be  not  converted  from  his  wickedness,  and  from  his  evil  way:  he  in- 
deed shall  die  in  his  iniquity:  but  thou  hast  delivered  thy  soul.  Moreover  if 
the  just  man  shall  turn  away  from  his  justice,  and  shall  commit  iniquity;  I 
will  lay  a  stumbling-block  before  him;  he  shall  die,  because  thou  hast  not 
given  him  warning:  he  shall  die  in  his  sin,  and  his  justices  which  he  hath 
done,  shall  not  be  remembered:  but  I  will  require  his  blood  at  thy  hand.  But 
if  thou  warn  the  just  man  that  the  just  may  not  sin,and  he  doth  not  sin:  living 
he  shall  live,  because  tiiouhast  warned  him,  and  thou  hast  delivered  thy  soul. 
Ezech.  3—8,  9,  and  17  to  21. 

Son  of  man,  speak  to  the  children  of  thy  people,  and  say  to  them :  When. 
I  bring  the  sword  upon  a  land,  if  the  people  of  the  land  take  a  man.  one  of 
their  meanest,  and  make  him  a  watchman  over  them.  *  *  So  thou.  O  Son. 
of  man,  I  have  made  thee  a  watchman  to  the  house  of  Israel:  therefore  thou 
shalt  hear  the  word  from  my  mouth,  and  shalt  tell  it  them  from  me.  When 
I  say  to  the  wicked:  O  wicked  man,  thou  shalt  surely  die:  if  thou  dost  not 
speak  to  warn  the  wicked  man  from  his  way,  that  wicked  man  shall  die  in  his 
iniquity:  but  I  will  require  his  blood  at  thy  hand.  But  if  thou  tell  the  wicked 
man,  that  he  may  be  converted  from  his  ways,  and  he  be  not  converted  from 


346  GOSPEL. 

his  way:  he  shall  die  in  his  iniquity:  but  thou  hast  delivered  thy  soul.  Ibid. 
33—2  to  7  and  8,  9. 

But  wiU  tell  thee  what  is  set  downi  in  the  scriptui'e  of  truth:  and  none  is 
my  helper  in  all  these  things,  but  Michael  your  prince.     Dan.  10 — 21. 

But  3  et  I  am  filled  with  the  strength  of  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord,  with  judg- 
ment, and  power;  to  declare  unto  Jacob  his  wickedness,  and  to  Israel  his  sin. 
Micheas.  3 — 8. 

And  thej-  send  to  him  their  disciples  with  the  Herodians,  saying:  Master, 
w^e  know  that  thou  art  a  true  sjieaker,  and  teachest  the  way  of  God  in  truth: 
neither  carest  thou  for  any  man:  for  thou  dost  not  regard  the  person  of  men, 
Matth.  22—16. 

And  Jesus  said  to  him:  Let  the  dead  bury  their  dead:  but  go  thou,  and 
preach  the  kingdom  of  God.     Luke.  9 — 60. 

But  Peter  and  John  answering,  said  to  them:  If  it  be  just  in  the  sight  of 
God,  to  heai*  you  rather  than  God,  judge  ye.  For  we  cannot  but  speak  the 
things  which  we  have  seen  and  heard.     Acts.  4 — 19,  20. 

Wherefore  I  take  you  to  witness  this  day,  that  I  am  clear  from  the  blood 
of  all.  For  I  have  not  been  wanting  to  declare  to  you  all  the  counsel  of  God. 
Ibid.  20—26,  27. 

Preacliers  of  the  Gospel  sJunUd  be  Heard  Attentively. 

The  declaration  of  thy  words  giveth  light:  and  giveth  understanding  to 
little  ones.     Psalm.  118—130. 

Who  is  there  among  you  that  feareth  the  Lord,  that  heareth  the  voice  of 
his  servant,  that  hath  walked  in  darkness,  and  hath  no  Ught  ?  let  him  hope 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  and  lean  upon  his  God.     Isa.  50 — 10. 

He  that  hath  ears  to  hear,  let  him  hear.  *  *  When  any  one  heareth  the 
word  of  the  kingdom,  and  understandeth  it  not,  then  cometh  the  wicked  one, 
and  catcheth  away  that  which  was  sowti  in  his  heart:  this  is  he  that  received 
the  seed  by  the  way  side.     Matth.  13 — 9  and  19. 

Repent  and  believe  the  Gospel.    Mark.  1 — 15. 

We  Should  Profit  by  the  Gospel. 

He  also  shall  open  their  ear,  to  correct  them;  and  shall  speak,  that  they 
may  return  from  iniquity.  If  they  shall  hear  and  observe,  they  shall  accom- 
plish their  days  in  good,  and  their  years  in  glorj'.    Job.  36 — 10,  11. 

I  will  teach  the  unjust  thy  ways:  and  the  wicked  shall  be  converted  to 
thee.    Psalm.  50—15, 

And  many  jjeople  shall  go,  and  say:  Come  and  let  us  go  up  to  the  moun- 
tain of  the  Lord,  and  to  the  house  of  the  God  of  Jacob,  and  he  will  teach  us  his 
ways,  and  we  will  walk  in  his  paths:  for  the  law  shall  come  forth  from  Sion, 
and  the  word  of  the  Lord  from  Jerusalem.     Isa,  2 — 3, 

Which  I  commanded  your  fathers  in  the  day  that  I  brought  them  out  of 
the  land  of  Egypt,  from  the  iron  furnace,  saying:  Hear  ye  my  voice,  and  do 
all  things  that  I  command  you:  and  you  shall  be  my  people,  and  I  will  be 
your  God.     Jerem.  1 1 — 4. 

My  sheep  hear  my  voice:  and  I  know  them,  and  they  follow  me,  John, 
10—27, 

Every  one  that  is  of  the  truth  heareth  my  voice.    Ibid.  18^-37. 


GOSPEL.  ■  347 

And  they  were  persevering  in  the  doctrine  of  the  apostles,  and  in  the 
communication  of  the  breaking  of  bread,  and  in  prayers.     Acts.  2 — 43. 

Perseverance  in  the  Gospel. 

That  we  may  not  now  be  children,  tossed  to  and  fro,  and  carried  about 
with  eveiy  wind  of  doctrine,  in  the  wickedness  of  men.  in  craftiness  by 
which  they  lie  in  wait  to  deceive.     Ephes.  4 — 14. 

Beware  lest  any  man  impose  upon  you  by  philosophy  and  vain  fallacy, 
according  to  the  tradition  of  men,  according  to  the  rudiments  of  the  world, 
and  not  according  to  Christ.     Coloss.  2 — 8.     See  Hebr.  13 — 9. 

Those  ivho  Preach  without  Being  Sent. 

Let  women  keep  silence  in  the  churches :  for  it  is  not  permitted  to  them 
to  speak,  but  to  be  subject,  as  also  the  law  saith.     1.  Cor.  14 — 34. 

Let  the  women  learn  m  silence,  with  all  subjection.  But  I  permit  not  a 
woman  to  teach,  nor  to  use  authoritj''  over  the  man;  but  to  be  in  silence. 
1.  Tim.  2—11,  12. 

If  any  man  teach  otherwise,  and  consent  not  to  the  sound  words  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  to  that  doctrine  which  is  according  to  piety:  he  is 
proud,  knowing  nothing,  but  sick  about  questions  and  strifes  of  words:  from 
which  arise  envies,  contentions,  blasphemies,  evil  suspicions,  conflicts  of 
men  corrupted  in  mind,  and  who  are  destitute  of  the  truth,  esteeming  gain 
to  be  piety.  *  *  O  Timothy,  keep  that  which  is  committed  to  thy  trust, 
avoiding  the  profane  novelties  of  words,  and  oppositions  of  knowledge  falsely 
so  called,  which  some  promising,  have  erred  concerning  the  faith.  Grace  be 
with  thee.     Amen.    Ibid.  6  —3  to  5  and  20,  21. 

The  Self- Appointed  Preacher  Ruins  the  Others,  and  Offends  Ood. 

Instruction  isgi'ievous  to  him  that  forsakeththe  way  of  life.  Prov.  15 — 10. 

His  watchmen  are  all  blind,  they  are  all  ignorant:  dumb  dogs  not  able 
to  bark,  seeing  vain  things,  sleeping,  and  loving  dreams.  And  most  impu- 
dent dogs,  they  never  had  enough;  the  shepherds  themselves  knew  no  under- 
standing :  all  have  turned  aside  into  their  own  way,  every  one  after  his  own 
gain,  from  the  first  even  to  the  last.     Isa.  56 — 10,  ll. 

Astonishing  and  wonderful  things  have  been  done  in  the  land.  The  pro- 
phets i>rophesied  falsehood,  and  the  priests  clapped  their  hands:  and  my  peo- 
ple loved  such  things:  what  then  shall  be  done  in  the  end  thereof?  Jerem. 
5—30,  31. 

.    Let  them  alone:  they  are  blind,  and  leaders  of  the  blind.     And   if   the 
blind  lead  the  blind,  both  fall  into  the  pit.     Matth.  15 — 14. 

And  he  spoke  also  to  them  a  similitude:  Can  the  blind  lead  the  blind? 
do  they  not  both  fall  into  the  ditch  ?    Luke.  6 — 39. 

Now  the  end  of  the  commandment  is  charity  from  a  pure  heart,  and  a 
good  conscience,  and  an  unfeigned  faith.  From  which  things  some  going 
astray  are  turned  aside  to  vain  talk,  desiring  to  be  teachers  of  the  law,  un- 
derstanding neither  the  things  they  say,  nor  whereof  they  affirm.  1.  Tim. 
1_5  to  7. 

But  evil  men  and  seducers  shall  grow  worse  and  worse;  erring,  and  driv- 
ing into  error.     2.  Tim.  3 — 13. 


348  .,  GOSPEL. 

For  there  are  also  many  disobedient,  Tain  talkei-s,  and  seducers;  especially 
they  who  are  of  the  circumcision:  who  must  be  reproved,  who  subvert 
whole  houses,  teaching  things  which  they  ought  not,  for  filthy  lucre's  sake. 
Titus.  1—10,  11. 

Wo  to  you  that  call  evil  good,  and  good  evil.     Isa.  5 — 20. 

Her  princes  have  judged  for  bribes:  and  her  priests  have  taught  for  hire, 
and  her  prophets  divined  for  money:  and  they  leaned  upon  the  Lord,  saying: 
Is  not  the  Lord  in  the  midst  of  us  ?  no  evil  shall  come  upon  us.  Therefore, 
because  of  you,  Sion  shall  be  ploughed  as  a  field;  and  Jerusalem  shall  be  as 
a  heap  of  stones,  and  the  momitain  of  the  temple  as  the  high  places  of  the 
forests.     Micheas.  3 — 11,  12. 

And  he  said:  Wo  to  you,  lawyers,  also:  because  you  load  men  with  bur- 
dens which  they  cannot  bear,  and  j^ou  yourselves  touch  not  the  packs  with 
one  of  your  fingers.  *  *  Wo  to  you  lawyers,  for  you  have  taken  away  the 
key  of  knowledge:  you  yourselves  have  not  entered  in,  and  those  that  were 
entering  in  you  have  hindered.    Luke.  11 — 46  and  52. 

Now  I  beseech  you,  brethren,  to  mark  them  who  cause  dissensions  and 
offences  contrary  to  the  doctrine  which  you  have  learned;  and  avoid  them. 
For  they  that  are  such  serve  not  Christ  our  Lord,  but  their  own  belly:  and 
by  pleasing  si)eeches,  and  good  words,  seduce  the  hearts  of  the  innocent. 
Rom.  16—17,  18. 

He  iviw  Despises  the  Preachers  of  the  Gospel,  Despises  God  and  brings  Evil  on 

himself  thereby. 

And  the  Lord  the  God  of  their  fathers  sent  to  them,  by  the  hand  of  his 
messengers,  rising  early,  and  daily  admonishing  them :  because  he  spared  his 
people  and  his  dwelling  place.  But  they  mocked  the  messengers  of  God, 
and  despised  his  words,  and  misused  the  prophets,  untU  the  wrath  of  the  Lord 
arose  against  liis  people;  and  there  was  no  remedy.  "3.  Paral.  36 — 15,  16. 
See  24—19. 

For  they  have  cast  away  the  law  of  the  Lord  of  hosts,  and  have  blas- 
phemed the  word  of  the  holy  One  of  Israel.  Therefore  is  the  wrath  of  the 
Lord  kindled  against  his  iseople:  and  he  hath  stretched  out  his  hand  upon 
them,  and  struck  them.     Isa.  5 — 24,  25. 

For  it  is  a  people  that  provoketh  to  wrath,  and  lying  children,  children 
that  will  not  hear  the  law  of  God:  who  say  to  the  seers:  See  not:  and  to  them 
that  behold:  Behold  not  for  us  those  things  that  are  right:  speak  imto  us 
pleasant  tilings;  see  errors  for  us.  Take  away  from  me  the  way ;  turn  away 
the  path  from  me;  let  the  holy  One  of  Israel  cease  from  before  us.  Ibid. 
30—9  to  11. 

But  this  thing  I  commanded  them,  saying:  Hearken  to  my  voice,  and  I 
wiU  be  your  God,  and  you  shall  be  my  people:  and  walk  ye  in  all  the  way, 
that  I  have  commanded  you,  that  it  may  be  well  vdth  you.  But  they  he£U*k- 
ened  not,  por  inclined  their  ear:  but  walked  in  their  own  will,  and  in  the 
perversity  of  their  wicked  heart;  and  went  backward  and  not  forward.  From 
the  day  that  their  fathers  came  out  of  the  land  of  Egjrpt,  even  to  this  day. 
And  I  have  sent  to  you  all  my  servants  the  prophets  from  day  to  day,  rising 
up  early,  and  sending.  And  they  have  not  hearkened  to  me,  nor  inclined  their 
ear:  but  have  hardened  their  neck,  and  have  done  worse  than  their  fathers. 
*    *    And  thou  shalt  say  to  them:  This  is  a  nation  which  hath  not  hearkened 


GOSPEL.  349 

to  the  voice  of  the  Lord  their  God,  nor  received  instruction:  faith  is  lost,  and 
is  taken  away  out  of  their  mouth.     Jerem.  7 — 23  to  28.     See  35—14,  15. 

As  for  the  word  which  thou  hast  spoken  to  us  in  the  name  of  the  Lord, 
we  will  not  hearken  to  thee:  But  we  will  certainly  do  every  word  that  shall 
proceed  out  of  our  own  mouth.     Ibid.  44 — 16,  17. 

But  the  house  of  Israel  will  not  hearken  to  thee:  because  they  will  not 
hearken  to  me:  for  all  the  house  of  Israel  are  of  a  hard  forehead  and  an  ob- 
stinate heart.     Ezech.  3 — 7. 

And  thou,  son  of  man,  the  children  of  thy  people,  that  talk  of  thee  by  the 
walls,  and  in  the  doors  of  the  houses,  and  speak  one  to  another  each  man  to 
his  neighbour,  saying:  Come,  and  let  us  hear  what  is  the  word  that  cometh 
forth  from  the  Lord.  And  they  come  to  thee,  as  if  a  people  were  coming  in: 
and  my  people  sit  before  thee,  and  hear  thy  words,  and  do  them  not:  for  they 
turn  them  into  a  song  of  their  mouth,and  their  heart  goeth  after  their  covet- 
ousness.     Ibid.  33—30,  31. 

And  every  one  that  heareth  these  ray  words,  and  doeth  them  not,  shall 
be  like  a  foolish  man,  who  built  his  house  upon  the  sand.  And  the  rain  fell, 
and  the  floods  came,  and  the  winds  blew,  and  they  beat  upon  that  house,  and 
it  fell;  and  great  was  the  fall  thereof.     Matth.  7—26,  27.     See  Luke.  6—49. 

He  that  heareth  you,heareth  me:  and  he  that  despiseth  you,despiseth  me. 
And  he  that  despiseth  me,  despiseth  him  that  sent  me.     Luke.  10 — 16. 

He  that  desp^eth  me,  and  receiveth  not  my  words,  hath  one  that  judgeth 
him.  The  word  that  I  have  spoken,  the  same  shall  judge  him  in  the  last  day. 
For  I  have  not  spoken  of  myself;  but  the  Father  who  sent  me,  he  gave  me 
command  what  I  should  say,  aud  what  I  should  speak.     John.  12 — 48,  49. 

But  all  do  not  obey  the  gospel.    Rom.  10 — 16. 

And  if  our  gospel  be  also  hidden, it  is  hidden  to  those  who  perish:  in  whom 
the  god  of  this  world  hath  blinded  the  minds  of  unbelievers;  that  the  light  of 
the  gospel  of  the  glory  of  Christ,  who  is  the  image  of  God,  should  not  shine 
unto  them.     2.  Cor.  4 — 3,  4. 

O  senseless  Galatians,  who  hath  bewitched  you,  that  you  should  not  obey 
the  truth,  before  whose  eyes  Jesus  Christ  hath  been  set  forth,  crucified  among 
you?    Galat.  3—1. 

He  therefore  that  despiseth  these  things, despiseth  not  man, but  God;  who 
also  hath  given  his  holy  Spirit  in  us.     1.  Thess.  4 — 8. 

But  be  ye  doers  of  the  word,  and  not  hearers  only,  deceiving  your  own 
selves.    James.  1 — 22. 

Dissemblers  and  crafty  men  prove  the  wrath  of  God:  neither  shall  they 
cry  when  they  are  bound.    Job.  36 — 13. 

And  thou,  O  son  of  man,  behold;  they  shall  put  bands  upon  thee;  and 
they  shall  bind  thee  with  them:  and  thou  shait  not  go  forth  from  the  midst  of 
them.  And  I  will  make  thy  tongue  stick  fast  to  the  roof  of  thy  mouth;  and 
thou  shalt  be  dumb,  and  not  as  a  man  that  reproveth:  because  they  are  apro- 
vokmg  house.     Ezech.  3 — 25,  26, 

My  God  will  cast  them  away,  because  they  hearken  not  to  him:  and  they 
shall  be  wanderers  anaong  the  nations.     Osee.  9 — 17. 

But  they  would  not  hearken:  and  they  turned  away  the  shoulder  to  de- 
part: and  they  stopped  their  ears,  not  to  hear.  And  thej^  made  their  heart  as 
the  adamant  stone:  lest  they  should  hear  the  law,  and  the  words  which  the 
Lord  of  hosts  sent  in  his  spirit  by  the  hand  of  the  former  prophets:  so  a  great 
indignation  came  from  the  Lord  of  hosts,     Zach.  7 — 11,  12. 


350  GRACE. 

And  whosoever  shall  not  receive  you,  nor  hear  your  words,  going  forth 
out  of  that  house,  or  city,  shake  off  the  dust  from  yoiu-  feet.  Amen  I  say  to 
you,  it  shall  be  more  tolerable  for  the  land  of  Sodom  and  Gomorrha,  in  the 
day  of  judgment,  than  for  that  city.     Matth.  10 — 14,  15. 

But  whereunto  shall  I  esteem  this  generation  to  be  like  ?  It  is  like  to  chil- 
dren sitting  in  the  market  place, who  cry  out  to  their  companions,and  say:  We 
have  piped  to  you.  and  you  have  not  danced:  we  have  lamented,  and  you  have 
not  mourned.     Ibid.  11 — 16,  17. 

But  to  them  who  are  contentious,  and  who  obey  not  the  truth,  but  give 
credit  to  iniquity,  wrath  and  indignation.  Tribulation  and  anguish  upon  ev- 
ery soul  of  man  that  doeth  e\-il.     Rom.  2 — 8,  9. 

Therefore  ought  we  more  diligently  to  observe  the  things  which  we  have 
heard;  lest  at  any  time  we  should  let  them  sUp.  For  if  the  word, spoken  by  the 
Angels,  became  steadfast,  and  every  transgression  and  disobedience  received 
a  just  recompense  of  reward;  how  shall  we  escape,  if  we  neglect  so  great  sal- 
vation ?  which  having  begun  to  be  declared  by  the  Loi'd,  was  confirmed  to  us,  by 
them  that  heard  him.     Hebr.  2 — 1  to  3. 

A  man  making  void  the  law  of  Moses,  dieth  without  any  mercy  under 
two  or  three  witnesses:  how  much  more,  do  you  think,  he  deserveth  worse 
punishments, who  hath  trodden  under  foot  the  Son  of  God,  and  hath  esteemed 
the  blood  of  the  testament  unclean,  with  which  he  was  sanctified,  and  hath 
offered  an  affront  to  the  Si^irit  of  grace?    Ibid.  10—28,  29.* 

GRACE. 
Chrace  Taken  in  the  Scriptures  for  Benefits. 

Yesterday  thou  camest;  and  to-day  shalt  thou  be  forced  to  go  forth  with 
us?  but  I  shall  go  whither  I  am  going:  return  thou,  and  take  back  thy 
brethren  with  thee;  and  the  Lord  will  show  thee  mercy,  and  truth,  because 
thou  hast  shown  grace  and  fidelity.  ^  2.  Kings.  15 — 20. 

She  (unsdom)  shall  give  to  thy  head  increase  of  graces,  and  protect  thee 
with  a  noble  crown.     Prov.  4 — 9. 

A  gift  hath  grace  in  the  sight  of  all  the  living;  and  restrain  not  grace 
from  the  dead.     Eccli.  7 — 37, 

Note: — And  restrain  not  grace  from  the  dead.  That  is,  withhold  not 
from  them  the  benefit  of  alms,  prayers,  and  sacrifices.  Such  was  the  doctrine 
and  practice  of  the  church  of  God,  even  in 'the  time  of  the  old  testament. 
And  the  same  has  always  been  continued  from  the  days  of  the  apostles  to  the 
church  of  the  new  testament. 

Orace  Taken  for  Reward  Expected  from  Ood. 

"HSlY  son,  hear  the  instruction  of  thy  father,  and  forsake  not  the  law  of  thy 
mother:  that  grace  may  be  added  to  thy  head,  and  a  chain  of  gold  to  thy 
neck.     Prov.  1—8,  9, 

He  that  is  good,  shall  draw  gprfice  from  the  Lord:  but  he  that  trusteth 
in  his  own  devices,  doeth  wickedly.    Ibid.  12 — 2. 

Orace  Taken  for  a  CUft  freely  CHven, 

For  thou,  my  lord,  art  very  admirable,  and  thy  face  is  full  of  graces. 
Esther.  15—17. 


GRACE.  .  351 

My  son,  keep  the  law  and  council:  and  there  shall  be  life  to  thy  soul,  and 
gi-ace  to  thy  mouth.     Pro  v.  3 — 21.  22. 

The  heart  of  the  wise  shall  instruct  his  mouth:  and  shall  add  grace  to  his 
Ups.     Ibid.  16—33. 

He  that  loveth  cleanness  of  heart,  for  the  grace  of  his  lips  shall  have  the 
king  for  his  friend.     Ibid.  22— 11.     See  1.  Cor.  Chap.  12. 

But  to  every  one  of  us  is  given  grace,  according  to  the  measure  of  the 
gift  of  Christ.     Ephes.  4—7. 

As  every  man  hath  received  grace,  ministering  the  saine  one  to  another,, 
as  good  stewards  of  the  manifold  grace  of  God.     1.  Peter.  4 — 10. 

Grace  Taken  for  a  Supernatural  Gift. 

For  God  loveth  mercy  and  truth:  the  Lord  will  give  grace  and  glory. 
Psalm.  83—12. 

And  the  Angel  being  come  in,  said  to  her:  Hail,  full  of  grace,  the  Lord  is 
with  thee:  Blessed  ar^  thou  among  women.     Luke.  1 — 28. 

And  the  child  grew,  and  waxed  strong,  full  of  wisdom:  and  the  grace  of 
God  was  in  him.     Ibid.  2—40. 

And  of  his  fulness  we  all  have  received,  and  grace  for  grace.  John. 
1—16. 

To  all  that  are  at  Rome,  the  beloved  of  God,  called  to  he  saints.  Grace  to 
you  and  peace  from  God  our  Father,  and  from  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Rom. 
1—7. 

But  by  the  grace  of  God  I  am  what  I  am :  and  his  gi-ace  in  me  hath  not 
been  void;  but  I  have  laboured  more  abundantly  than  all  they;  yet  not  I,  but 
the  grace  of  God  with  me.     1.  Cor.  15 — 10. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  with  you.  My  charity  be  with  you 
all  in  Christ  Jesus.     Amen.     Ibid.  16—23,  24. 

For  our  glory  is  this,  the  testimony  of  our  conscience,  that  in  simplicity  of 
heart  and  sincerity  of  God,  and  not  in  carnal  wisdom,  but  in  the  grace  of  God, 
we  have  conversed  in  this  world;  and  more  abundantlj^  towards  you.  2.  Cor. 
1—12. 

Christ  is  become  of  no  effect  to  you,  whosoever  of  you  are  justified  by  the 
law:  you  are  fallen  from  grace.     Galat.  5—4. 

It  is  best  to  establish  the  heart  with  grace.     Hebr.  13 — 9. 

But  he  giveth  greater  grace.  Wherefore  he  saith:  God  resisteth  the 
proud,  and  giveth  grace  to  the  humble.  James.  4—6.  See  Prov.  3 — 34;  and 
1.  Peter.  5-5. 

Besides  Efficacious  Grace,  there  is  Sufficient  Grace. 

I  will  number  you  in  the  sword,  and  you  shall  all  fall  by  slaughter:  be- 
cause I  called,  and  you  did  not  answer:  I  spoke,  and  you  did  not  hear:  and 
you  did  e^dl  in  my  eyes,  and  you  have  chosen  the  things  that  displease  me. 
Isa.  65—12.     See  Prov.  1 — 24;  and  Jerem.  7 — 13. 

O  Jerusalem,  Jerusalem,  thou  that  kiilest  the  prophets,  and  stonest  them 
that  are  sent  unto  thee !  how  often  would  I  have  gathered  together  thy  chil- 
dren, as  the  hen  gathereth  her  chickens  under  her  wings,  and  thou  wouldest 
not?   Matth.  23—37. 

With  a  stiff  neck  and  uncircumcised  heart  and  ears,  you  always  resist  the 
Holy  Ghost:  as  your  fathers  did,  so  do  you  also.     Acts.  7 — 51, 


352  •        GRACE. 

Without  the  help  of  Supernatural  Grace  Man  can  do  Nothing  towards  his  oivn 
Salvation;  he  can  do  no  Supermatural  Work. 

Without  me  (Christ)  you  can  do  nothing.     John.  15 — 5. 
For  it  is  Grod  who  worketh  in  you  both  to  will  and  to  accomplish,  accord- 
ing to  his  good  will.     Philip.  3 — 13. 

Supernatural  Gh^ace  is  not  Necessary  to  Acts  Morally,  but  not  Supernaturally, 

Good. 

For  when  the  Gentiles,  who  have  not  the  law,  do  by  nature  those  things 
that  are  of  the  law,  these  having  not  the  law,  are  a  law  to  themselves.  Rom. 
3—14. 

Grace  Makes  Amiable. 

Favour  is  deceitful,  and  beauty  is  vain:  the  woman  thatfeareth  the  Lord, 
she  shall  be  praised.     Pro  v.  31 — 30. 

The  words  of  the  mouth  of  a  wise  man  are  grace:  but  the  Ups  of  a  fool 
shall  throw  him  down  headlong.     Eccles.  10 — 13. 

Depart  not  from  a  wise  and  good  wife,  whom  thou  hast  gotten  in  the  fear 
of  the  Lord:  for  the  grace  of  her  modesty  is  above  gold.  EccU.  7—31.  See 
31—19. 

The  grace  of  a  diligent  woman  shall  delight  her  husband,  and  shall  fat 
his  bones.  *  *  A  holj'  and  shamefaced  woman  is  gi-ace  upon  grace.  Ibid. 
36—16  and  19. 

Let  no  evil  speech  proceed  from  your  mouth;  but  that  which  is  good  to  the 
edification  of  faith,  that  it  may  afford  grace  to  the  hearers.     Ephes.  4 — 29. 

The  Gift  of  Grace  is  Hidden,  and  no  one  should  Arrogate  it  to  himself. 

If  I  would  justify  myself,  my  own  mouth  shall  condemji  me:  if  I  would 
show  myself  innocent,  he  shall  prove  me  wicked.  Although  I  should  be  sim- 
ple, even  this  my  soul  shall  be  ignorant  of,  and  I  shall  be  weary  of  my  life. 
Job.  9—30.  31. 

Serve  ye  the  Lord  with  fear:  and  rejoice  unto  him  with  trembling.  Psalm. 
2-11. 

Who  can  understand  sins?  from  my  secret  ones  cleanse  me,  O  Lord:  and 
from  those  of  others  spare  thy  servant.    Psalm.  18 — 18,  14. 

And  enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant:  for  in  thy  sight  no  man 
Uving  shall  be  justified.     Psalm.  143 — 3.     See  Prov.  14 — 13. 

Who  can  say:  My  heart  is  clean,  I  am  pure  from  sin.     I*rov.  20 — 9. 

All  these  things  have  I  considered  in  my  heart,  that  I  might  carefully  un- 
derstand them:  There  are  just  men  and  wise  men,  and  their  works  are  in  the 
hand  of  God:  and  yet  man  knoweth  not  whether  he  be  worthy  of  love,  or 
hatred.  But  all  things  are  kept  uncertain  for  the  time  to  come;  because  all 
things  equally  happen  to  the  just  and  to  the  wicked,  to  the  good  and  to  the 
evil,  to  the  clean  and  to  the  unclean,  to  him  that  offereth  victims,  and  to  him 
that  despiseth  sacrifices.  *  *  Man  knoweth  not  his  own  end:  but  as  fishes 
are  taken  with  the  hook,  and  £is  birds  are  caught  with  the  snare,  so  men  are 
taken  in  the  evil  time,  when  it  shall  suddenly  come  upon  them.  Eccles. 
»— 1,  3  and  12. 


GRACE.  353 

Be  not  without  fear  about  sin  forgiven;  and  add  not  sin  upon  sin:  and 
say  not:  The  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  great:  he  will  have  mercy  on  the  multi- 
tude of  my  sins.     Eccli.  5—5,  6. 

The  heart  is  perverse  above  all  things,  and  unsearchable,  who  can  know 
it?  I  am  the  Lord  who  search  the  heart,  and  prove  the  reins:  who  give  to 
every  one  according  to  his  way,  and  according  to  the  fruit  of  Ins  devices. 
Jerem.  17—9,  10. 

For  I  am  not  conscious  to  myself  of  any  thing;  yet  in  this  I  am  not  justi- 
fied: but  he  that  judgeth  me  is  the  Lord.     1.  Cor.  4 — 4.    See  2.  Cor.  10 — 14. 

Try  your  ownselves  if  yo a  be  in  the  faith:  prove  ye  yourselves.  Know 
you  not  your  ownselves,  that  Christ  Jesus  is  in  you  ?  unless  perhaps  you  be 
reprobates.     3.  Cor.    13    5. 

For  if  any  man  think  himself  to  be  something,  whereas  he  is  nothing,  he 
deceiveth  himself .  But  let  every  one  prove  his  own  work;  and  so  he  shall 
have  glory  in  himself  only,  and  not  in  another.     Galat.  6  -  3,  4. 

Wherefore,  my  dearly  beloved,  (as  you  have  always  obeyed  not  as  in  my 
presence  only,  but  much  more  now  in  my  absence,)  work  your  salvation  with 
fear  and  trembling.     Philip.  2 — 12.     See  1.  Peter.  4 — 18. 

Wherefore,  brethren,  labour  the  more,  that  by  good  works  you  may  make 
sure  your  vocation  and  election :  for  doing  these  things,  you  shall  not  sin  at 
any  time.     2.  Peter.  1 — 10. 

Dearly  beloved,  believe  not  eveiy  spirit;  but  try  the  spirits,  whether  they 
be  of  God.     John.  4 — 1. 


The  Grace  by  which  Men  find  Favour  with  their  Fellow  Men,  is  from  God. 

And  I  will  give  favour  to  this  people,  in  the  sight  of  the  Egypt  ians: 
and  when  you  go  forth,  you  shall  not  depart  empty.  Exod.  3—21.  Also 
11—33;  12—36. 

And  because  he  was  mindful  of  the  Lord  with  all  his  heart,  God  gave  him 
favour  in  the  siglit  of  Salmauasar  the  king.     Tob.  1 — 13. 

Grace  comes  from  God  alone. 

For  God  loveth  mercy  and  truth:  the  Lord  will  give  grace  and  glory. 
Psalm.  83-12. 

For  the  law  was  given  by  Moses:  grace  and  truth  came  by  Jesus  Christ. 
John.  1—17. 

A  man  cannot  receive  any  thing  except  it  be  given  him  from  heaven. 
Ibid.  3-27. 

But  where  sin  abounded,  grace  hath  abounded  more.  That  as  sin  hath 
reigned  unto  death:  so  also  grace  might  reign  by  justice  unto  everlastmg  life, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Rom.  5 — 20,  21. 

My  grace  is  sufficient  for  thee.     2.  Cor.  12 — 9. 

But  to  every  one  of  us  is  given  grace,  according  to  the  measure  of  the 
gift  of  Christ.     Ephes.  4 — 7. 

Let  us  go,  therefore,  with  confidence  to  the  throne  of  grace;  that  we  may 
obtain  mercy,  and  find  gi-ace  in  seasonable  aid.     Hebr.  4 — 16. 

God  resisteth  the  proud,  and  giveth  grace  to  the  humble.     1.  Peter,  5 — 5. 


354  GRATITUDE. 

Grace  Works  Good. 

Grace  is  like  a  paradise  iii  blessings;  and  mercj'  remainetli  for  ever. 
Eccli.  40—17. 

Now  on  the  last  great  day  of  the  festivity,  Jesus  stood,  and  cried  out, 
saying:  If  any  man  thirst,  let  him  come  to  me,  and  drink.  He  that  beheveth 
in  me,  as  the  Scripture  saith.  Out  of  liis  belly  shall  flow  rivers  of  Uving  water. 
Now  this  he  said  of  the  spirit  which  they  should  receive  who  believed  in  him: 
for  as  yet  the  spirit  was  not  given.     John.  7 — 37  to  39. 

Unhappy  man  that  I  am:  who  shaU  deliver  me  from  the  body  of  this 
death?  Tlie  grace  of  God  by  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Rom.  7 — 24,  25. 

But  by  the  grace  of  God  I  am  what  I  am:  and  his  grace  in  me  hath  not 
been  void;  but  I  have  laboured  more  abundantly  than  all  they:  yet  not  I,  but 
the  grace  of  God  with  me.     1.  Cor.  15 — 10. 

For  by  grace  you  are  saved  through  faith,  and  this  not  of  yourselves:  for 
it  is  the  gift  of  God;  not  of  works,  that  no  man  may  glory.     Ephes.  2 — 8. 

Grace  Preserved  by  Goodriess. 

Take  ye  away,  therefore,  the  talent  from  him,  and  give  it  him  that  hath 
ten  talents.  For  to  every  one  that  hath  shaU  be  given;  and  he  shall  abound; 
but  from  him  that  hath  not,  that  also  which  he  seemeth  to  have  shall  be  taken 
away.     Matth.  25—28,  29.     See  13—12. 

And  we  helping  do  exhort  you,  that  you  receive  not  the  grace  of  God  in 
vain.     2.  Cor.  6—1. 

Grace  Before  and  After  Meals. 
(See  Thanks.) 
GRATITUDE. 
Gratitude  Commended. 

And  he  built  there  an  altar:  and  called  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord,  and 
pitched  his  tent:  and  conmianded  lus  servants  to  dig  a  weU.  Ibid.  24—48. 
See  Gen.  4—3;  8—20;  14—21  and  23. 

For  Jacob's  gratitude,  see  Ibid.  32-10;  41—9  and  40;  Exod.  2—16; 
Ibid.  13—3,  9;  15-1;  and  Num.  31-48. 

Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  thy  whole  heaii;,  and  with  thy 
whole  soul,  and  with  thy  whole  strength.    Deut.  6 — 5. 

Josue  was  grateful  to  Rahab.  Josue.  6—22.  See  Judges.  5 — 1;  8 — 23; 
and  Ruth.  2—20. 

Anna  was  grateful  to  God  for  her  son.  See  1.  Kings.  2 — 1;  Ibid.  22 — 23; 
2.  Kings.  2—5;  10—2;  19—83;  3.  Kings.  2—7,  and  Chap.  17;  1.  Paral.  29-10,  20; 
2.  Paral.  14—11,  and  20—26;  Esther.  Chap.  6;  Tob.  11— 16 and  12—1,  7;  Judith. 
16—22;  Eccli.  7—22;  32—28;  35—13;  Dan.  2—19,  and  Chapters  4  and  5;  1.  Mach. 
4— 24,  and  5— 54;  2.  Mach.  1—11;  2.  Tim.  1—16;  Matth.  11—25;  Mark.  5—19; 
Luke.  18—43;  John.  11—41;  Rom.  6  17;  Ephes.  5—20:  Philip.  4—6;  Coloss. 
3—15;  and  2.  Thess.  1—3. 


GRIEF.  355 

Immoderate  Orief  on  account  of  Temporal  Things  not  to  be  Praised. 

Grief  in  the  heart  of  a  man  shall  bring  him  low:  but  with  a  good  word 
he  shall  be  made  glad.     Prov.  12 — 25. 

A  glad  heart  maketh  a  cheerful  countenance:  but  by  grief  of  mind  the 
spirit  is  cast  down.     Ibid.  15 — 13.     See  1.  Mach.  6 — 8. 

A  joyful  mind  maketh  age  nourishing:  a  sorrowful  spirit  drieth  up  the 
bones.     Prov.  17—22. 

As  a  moth  doeth  by  a  garment,  and  a  worm  by  the  wood;  so  the  sadness 
of  a  man  consumeth  the  heart.     Ibid.  25 — 20. 

The  sadness  of  the  heart  is  every  plague.     Eccli.  25 — 17. 

Give  not  up  thy  soul  to  sadness;  and  afflict  not  thyself  in  thy  own  coun- 
sel. *  *  Drive  away  sadness  far  from  thee.  Sadness  hath  killed  many,  and 
there  is  no  profit  in  it.     Ibid.  30—22,  24,25. 

For  of  sadness  cometh  death;  and  it  overwhelmeth  the  strength:  and  the 
sorrow  of  the  heart  boweth  down  the  neck.  In  withdrawing  aside  sorrow  re- 
maineth:  and  the  substance  of  the  poor  is  according  to  his  heart.  Give  not  up 
thy  heart  to  sadness,  but  drive  it  from  thee:  and  remember  the  latter  end. 

Ibid.  38— 19  to  21. 

For  the  sorrow  which  is  according  to  God,  worketh  penance  unto  salva- 
tion, which  is  lasting:  but  the  sorrow  of  the  world  worketh  death.  2.  Cor. 
7—10.     See  vei-ses8,  9,  11;  also  1.  Peter.  2—19. 

Examples  of  Orief. 

And  Rebecca  said  to  Isaac;  I  am  weary  of  my  life  because  of  the  daugh- 
ters of  Heth:  if  Jacob  takes  a  wife  of  the  stock  of  this  land,  I  choose  not  to 
Uve.     Gen.  27-46. 

And  (Jacob)  tearing  his  garments,  he  put  on  sackcloth,  mourning  for  his 
son  a  long  time.  And  all  his  children  being  gathered  together  to  comfort 
their  father  in  his  sorrow,  he  would  not  receive  comfort.  Ibid.  37 — 34,  35 
See  Ibid.  40— 6,  7;  1.  Kings.  20—34;  1.  Esdras.  9—3;  Tob.  10—3,  7;  Esther 
4 — 1  and  following  verses;  Job.  1—20;  Psahn.  37 — 7,  9;  Jerem.  8 — 21;  Dan 
6—14;  Matth.  14—9;  Mark.  6—26;  Luke.  18—23;  John.  16—20. 

The  disciples  ivere  sad,  when  Christ  spoke  of  his  betrayer.  Matth.  26 — 22 
See  Mark.  14—19. 

My  soul  is  sorrowful;  even  unto  death.  Matth.  26 — 38;  also  Mark.  14 — 34 
and  Luke.  22 — 45. 

I  (Paul)  have  great  sadness  and  continual  sorrow  in  my  heart.  Rom.  9 — 2. 

GUILE. 
(See  Fraud.) 

HABITS. 

Bad  Habits. 

Pharao,  hardened  in  bad  habits,took  no  heed  of  the  punishments  sent  him 
by  God.    Exod.     Chapters.  7  and  8. 

The  Israelites,  although  having  the  best  of  food  given  them  by  Oed,  yet 

23 


356  HATRED. 

longed  tor  the  meats  of  Egypt,  because  they  were  accustomed  to  them.     Num. 
11—4,  5. 

The  Israelites,  after  tlie  death  of  tlie  Judge:  returned,  and  did  much  worse 
things  than  their  fathers  had  done,  foUowmg  strange  gods,  serving  them,  and 
adoring  them.  They  left  not  their  own  inventions,  and  the  stubborn  way,  by 
which  they  were  accustomed  to  walk.  Judges.  3—19.  See  Chap.  18—7 
and  37. 

HAPPINESS. 

{See  Joyfulness.) 

HATRED. 

{See  also  Envy,  and  Enmity.) 

Hatred  of  Neighbor,  Forbidden. 

ISiou  shalt  not  hate  thy  brother  in  thy  heart,  but  reprove  him  openly, 
lest  thou  incur  sin  tlirough  him.  Seek  not  revenge,  nor  be  mindful  of  the 
injury  of  thy  citizens.     Levit.  19 — 17,18. 

Hatred  stirreth  up  strifes :  and  charity  covereth  all  sins.     Prov.  10—13. 

It  is  better  to  be  invited  to  herbs  with  love,  than  to  a  fatted  calf  with 
hatred.     Ibid.  15—17. 

Therefore,  if  thou  offerest  thy  gift  at  the  altar,  and  there  shalt  remem- 
ber that  thy  brother  hath  any  thing  against  thee;  leave  there  thy  gift  before 
the  altar,  and  first  go  to  be  reconciled  to  thy  brother,  and  then  come  and  of- 
fer thy  gift.     Matth.  .5— 33,  34. 

He  that  saith  he  is  in  the  light,  and  hateth  his  brother,  is  in  darkness 
even  until  now.     1 .  John.  3 — 9. 

Whosoever  hateth  his  brother,  is  a  murderer.  And  you  know  that  no 
murderer  hath  eternal  life  abiding  in  himself .     Ibid.     3 — 15. 

If  any  man  say,  I  love  God,  and  hateth  his  brother,  he  is  a  liar.  For  he 
that  loveth  not  his  brother,  whom  he  seeth,  how  can  he  love  Gk)d,  whom  he 
seethnot?    Ibid.  4—30. 

Evil  to  be  Hated. 

You  that  love  the  Lord,  hate  evil:  the  Lord  preserveth  the  souk  of  his 
saints:  he  will  deliver  them  out  of  the  hand  of  the  sinner.     Psalm.  96 — 10. 

Have  I  not  hated  them,  O  Lord,  that  hated  thee;  and  pined  away  because 
of  thy  enemies  ?    Psalm.  138—31. 

Hate  evil,  and  love  good,  and  establish  judgment  in  the  gate:  it  may  be 
the  Lord  the  God  of  hosts  may  have  mercy  on  the  remnant  of  Joseph.  Amos. 
5—15^   See  Rom.  13—9. 

Examples  of  Hatred. 

Abimelech  and  companions:  Gen.  26 — 27;  Esau:  Ihid.  27 — 41;  The  Cha- 
naanites:  Ibid.  34—30;  The  brothers  of  Joseph:  Ibid.  37 — 4:  The  Egyptians 
Exod.  1—13;  Thb  Israelites:  Judges  11—7;  The  blind  and  deaf:  2.  Kings.  5—8 
Amnon:   Ibid.    13—15;    Absalom:   Ibid.    18—22;   Razon:   3.   Kings.    11.-25 


HATRED.  357 

^chab:  Ibid.  22—8;  The  enemies  of  Juda:  1.  Edras.  4 — 1;  Aman:  Esther. 
7—6;  The  enemies  of  David:  Psalm.  17—18;  24—19;  43—8  and  17;  68—5  and 
15;  The  Jews:  Amos.  5—10;  Nicanor:  2.  Macli.  14—39;  The  world:  John.  7—7 
and  15—18. 

Ood's  Hatred. 

Neither  shalt  thou  make  nor  set  up  to  thyself  a  statue;  which  things  the 
Lord  thy  God  hateth.     Deut.  16  -22. 

Thou  (O  Ood)  hatest  all  the  workers  of  iniquity.     Psalm.  5 — 7, 

My  soul  hateth  your  new  moons,  and  your  solemnities  :  they  are  become 
troublesome  to  me,  I  am  weary  of  bearing  them.     Isa.  1 — 14. 

And  I  sent  to  you  all  my  servants  the  prophets,  rising  early,  and  sending, 
and  saying  :  Do  not  commit  this  abominable  thing,  which  I  hate.  Jerem. 
44—4. 

The  Lord  God  hath  sworn  by  his  own  soul,saith  the  Lord  the  God  of  hosts: 
I  detest  the  pride  of  Jacob;  and  I  hate  his  houses;  and  I  will  deliver  up  the 
city  with  the  inhabitants  thereof.     Amos.  6 — 8.     See  5 — 15. 

And  let  none  of  you  imagine  evil  in  your  hearts  against  his  friend:  and 
love  not  a  false  oath:  for  all  these  are  the  things  that  I  hate,  saith  the  Lord. 
Zach.  8—17. 

Hatred  without  Cause, 

Let  not  them  that  are  my  enemies  Wrongfully  rejoice  over  me;  who  have 
hated  me  without  a  cause,  and  wink  with  the  eyes.  Psalm.  34—19.  See  Psalm. 
119—7. 

They  are  multiplied  above  the  hairs  of  my  head,  who  hate  me  without 
cause.  My  enemies  are  grown  strong  who  have  wrongfully  persecuted  me. 
Psalm.  68—5. 

But  that  the  word  may  be  fulfilled  which  is  written  in  their  law:  They 
have  hated  me  without  cause.     John.  15-25. 

Salutary  Hatred  on  account  of  God. 

You  that  love  the  Lord  hate  evil.     Psalm.  96—10. 

Have  I  not  hated  them,  O  Lord,  that  hated  thee;  and  pined.away  because 
of  thy  enemies  ?  I  have  hated  them  with  a  perfect  hatred:  and  they  are  become 
enemies  to  me.     Psalm.  138 — 21,  22. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  hateth  evil:  I  hate  arrogance,  and  pride,  and  every 
wicked  way,  and  a  mouth  with  a  double  tongue.     Prov.  8—13. 

Eeturn  to  the  Lord,  and  turn  away  from  thy  injustice,  and  greatly  hate 
abomination.     Eccli.  17 — 23.     See  Amos.  5—15. 

If  any  man  come  to  me,  and  hate  not  his  father  and  mother,  and  wife, 
and  children,  and  brethren,  and  sisters,  yea  and  his  own  life  also,  he  cannot 
be  my  disciple.     Luke.  14 — 26. 

Note:— i?aie  not,  etc.  The  law  of  Christ  aoes  not  allow  us  to  hate  even 
our  enemies,  much  less  our  parents:  but  the  meaning  of  the  text  is,  that  we 
must  be  in  that  disposition  of  soul,  as  to  be  willing  to  renounce,  and  part  with 
every  thing,  how  near  or  dear  soever  it  may  be  to  us,  that  would  keep  us 
from  following  Christ. 


358  HEART. 

He  that  hatethhis  life  in  this  world,  keepeth  it  unto  Ufe  everlasting.  John. 
13—35.     See  Rom.  12-9;  Tob.  12—10;  Psalm.  10—6. 

HEARING. 

Hearing  the  Word  of  God. 
(See  Word  of  God.) 

HEART. 

Heart,  or  Will  of  Man,  taken  for  the  Deed,  by  God. 

(See  also  Will.) 

And  behold  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  from  heaven  called  to  him,  saying: 
Abraham,  Abraham.  And  he  answered:  Here  I  am.  And  he  said  to  him: 
Lay  not  thy  hand  upon  the  boy, neither  do  thou  any  thing  to  him:  now  I  know 
that  thou  fearest  God,  and  hast  not  spared  thy  only  begotten  son  for  mj^  sake. 
Gen.  22—11.  12. 

This  people  honoureth  me  with  their  lips:  but  their  heart  is  far  from  me. 
Matth.  15—8. 

And  calhng  his  disciples  together,  he  saith  to  them:  Amen  I  say  to  you, 
this  poor  widow  hath  cast  in  more  than  all  they  who  have  cast  into  the  treas- 
lu-y.  For  they  all  did  cast  in  of  their  abundance:  but  she,  of  her  want,  cast 
in  all  she  had,  even  her  whole  hving.  ^  Mark.  12—43,  44. 

For  if  the  will  be  forward,  it  is  accepted,  according  to  that  which  it  hath, 
not  according  to  that  wliich  it  hath  not.     2.  Cor.  8—12.     See  Luke.  21—2. 

The  Heart,  Purified  and  Sanctified  by  Christ. 

Jesus  saith  to  him:  He  that  is  washed,  needeth  not  but  to  wash  his  feet, 
but  is  clean  wholly.  And  you  are  clean,  but  not  all.    John.  13—10. 

Now  you  are  clean  by  reason  of  the  word,  which  I  have  spoken  to  you. 
Ibid.  15—3. 

And  God  who  knoweth  the  hearts,  gave  them  testimony,  giving  to  them 
the  Holy  Ghost  as  well  as  to  us.     Acts.  15—8. 

And  such  some  of  you  were:  but  you  are  washed,  but  you  are  sanctified, 
but  you  are  justified,  in  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  in  the  Spirit 
of  our  God.     1.  Cor.  6— 11. 

For  if  the  blood  of  goats  and  of  oxen,  and  the  ashes  of  a  heifer  being  sprink- 
led, sanctify  such  as  are  defiled,  to  the  cleansing  of  the  flesh:  how  much  more 
shall  the  blood  of  Christ,  who,  through  the  Holy  Ghost,  offered  himself  with- 
out spot  to  God,  cleanse  our  conscience  from  dead  works,  to  serve  the  living 
God?    Hebr.  9—13.  14. 

But  if  we  walk  in  the  light,  as  he  also  is  in  the  light;  we  have  fellowship 
one  towards  another,  and  the  blood  of  Jesus  Christ  his  Son  clfianfwtb  us  from 
all  sin.    1.  John.  1 — 7. 

A  good  Heart  is  Well-Regidated  towards  God. 

My  justification,  which  I  have  begun  to  hold,  I  will  not  forsake:  for  my 
heart  doth  not  reprehend  me  in  all  my  life.    Job.  27 — 6. 


HEART.  359 

Just  is  my  help  from  the  Lord:  who  saveth  the  upright  of  heart.  Psalm. 
7—11. 

How  good  is  God  to  Israel,  to  them  that  are  of  a  right  heart  ?  Psalm. 
72—1. 

As  the  divisions  of  waters,  so  the  heart  of  the  king  is  in  the  hand  of  the 
Lord:  whithersoever  he  will  he  shall  turn  it.  Every  way  of  a  man  seemeth 
right  to  himself:  but  the  Lord  weigheth  the  hearts.     Prov.  21 — 1,  2. 

My  son,  give  me  thy  heart.     Ibid.  23 — 26. 

Come  not  to  him  {the  Lord)  with  a  double  heart.     Eccli.  1 — 36. 

They  that  fear  the  Lord,  will  prepare  their  hearts,  and  in  his  sight  will 
sanctify  their  souls.     Ibid.  2—20. 

A  wise  heart,  and  which  hath  understanding,  will  abstain  from  sins,  and 
in  the  works  of  justice  shall  have  success.     Ibid.  3 — 32. 

And  I  will  give  them  one  heart,  and  one  way,  that  they  may  fear  me  all 
days;  and  that  it  may  be  well  with  them,  and  with  their  children  after  them. 
Jerem.  32—39. 

And  I  will  give  them  one  heart,  and  will  put  a  new  spirit  in  their  bowels: 
and  I  Mill  take  away  the  stony  heart  out  of  their  flesh,  and  will  give  them  a 
heart  of  flesh:  that  they  may  walk  in  my  commandments, and  keep  my  judg- 
ments, arid  do  them:  and  that  they  may  be  my  people,  and  I  may  be  their 
God.     Ezech.  11     19,  20. 

And  I  will  give  you  a  new  heart,  and  put  a  new  spirit  within  you:  and  I 
will  take  away  the  stony  heart  out  of  your  flesh,  and  will  give  you  a  heart  of 
flesh.  And  I  will  put  my  spirit  in  the  midst  of  you:  and  I  will  cause  you  to 
walk  in  my  commandments,  and  to  keep  my  judgments,  and  do  them.  Ibid. 
36—26,  27. 

And  the  Lord  direct  j^our  heart,  in  the  charity  of  God, and  in  the  patience 
of  Christ.     2.  Thess.  3—5. 

A  Good  Heart  is  Weil-Regulated  towards  Itself. 

With  all  watchfulness  keep  thy  heart,  because  life  issueth  out  from  it. 
Prov.  4—23. 

The  heart  of  man  disposeth  his  way:  but  the  Lord  must  direct  his  steps. 
Ibid.  16—9. 

As  silver  is  tried  by  fire,  and  gold  in  the  furnace;  so  the  Lord  trieth  the 
hearts.    Ibid.  17—3. 

The  heart  of  a  wise  man  is  in  his  right  hand:  and  the  heart  of  a  fool  is 
in  his  left  hand.     Eccles.  10 — 2. 

Wash  thy  heart  from  wickedness.    Jerem.  4 — 14. 

A  Good  Heart  is  Well-Disposed  towards  Others. 

Be  not  a  hypocrite  in  the  sight  of  men:  and  let  not  thy  lips  be  a  stumbling- 
block  to  thee.  Watch  over  them,  lest  thou  fall,  and  bring  dishonour  upon 
thy  soul,  and  God  discover  thy  secrets,  and  cast  thee  down  in  the  midst  of 
the  congregation:  because  thou  camest  to  the  Lord  wickedly:  and  thy  heart  is 
full  of  guile  and  deceit.     Eccli.  1—37  to  40. 

Eich  or  poor,  if  his  heart  is  good,  his  countenance  shall  be  cheerful  at  all 
times.     Ibid.  26—4. 

A  good  man,  out  of  the  good  treasure  of  his  heart,  bringeth  forth  that 


360  HEART. 

which  is  good:  and  an  evil  man  out  of  tlie  evil  treasure  bringeth  forth  that 
which  is  evil.  For  out  of  the  abundance  of  the  heart  the  mouth  speaketh. 
Luke.  6—45. 

A  Wicked  Heart  is  Ill-Disposed  towards  God, 

Lest  perhaps  there  should  be  among  you  a  man  or  a  woman,  a  family  or 
a  tribe,  whose  heart  is  tiu-ned  away  this  day  from  the  Lord  our  God,  to  go 
and  serve  the  gods  of  those  nations:  and  there  should  be  among  you  a  root 
bringing  forth  gall  and  bitterness.     Deut.  29—18. 

This  is  a  very  great  evil  among  all  things  that  are  done  under  the  sun, 
that  the  same  things  happen  to  all  men:  whereby  also  the  hearts  of  the 
children  of  men  are  filled  with  evil,  and  with  contempt  while  they  Uve:  and 
afterwards  they  shall  be  brought  down  to  hell.     Eccles.  9—3. 

Wo  to  them  that  are  are  faint-hearted,  who  believe  not  God:  and  there- 
fore they  shall  not  be  protected  by  him.     Eccli.  2—15. 

A  wicked  heart  shall  be  laden  with  sorrows,  and  the  sinner  will  add  sin 
to  sin.     Ibid.  3—29.     See  Jerem.  17—9. 

A  Wicked  Heart  is  Ill-Disposed  towards  Itself. 

Swelling  Ups  joined  with  a  corrupt  heart,are  like  an  earthen  vessel  adorn- 
ed with  silver  dross.     I*rov.  26 — 23. 

And  Ephraim  is  become  as  a  dove  that  is  decoyed,  not  havuig  a  heart. 
Osee.  7—11. 

A  double-minded  man  is  inconstant  in  all  liis  ways.    James.  1 — 8. 

A  Wicked  Heart  is  Ul-Disposed  towards  Others. 

As  vinegar  upon  nitre,  so  is  he  that  singeth  songs  to  a  very  evil  heart. 
Prov.  25—20. 

The  heart  of  the  wicked  seeketh  after  evils;  but  the  righteous  heart  seek- 
eth  after  knowledge.     Ibid.  27 — 21. 

Wo  to  them  that  are  of  a  double  heart,  and  to  wicked  lips,  and  to  the 
hands  that  do  evil,  and  to  the  sinner  that  goeth  on  the  earth  two  ways.  Eccli. 
2—14. 

A  jjerverse  heart  will  cause  grief:  and  a  man  of  experience  will  resist  it. 
Ibid.  36—22. 

The  Perverse  Heart. 

A  pei-verse  heai't  is  abominable  to  the  Lord:  and  his  will  is  in  them  that 
walk  sincerely.     Prov.  11 — 20. 

He  that  Ls  of  a  perverse  heart,  shall  not  find  good;  and  he  that  perverteth 
his  tongue,  shall  fall  into  evil.     Ibid.  17—20. 

He  that  is  hardened  in  mind  shall  fall  into  evil.     Ibid.  28 — 14. 

A  hard  heart  shall  fare  evil  at  the  last:  and  he  that  loveth  danger  shall 
{>erish  in  it.  A  heart  that  goeth  two  ways  shall  not  have  success:  and  the  iJer- 
verse  of  heart  shall  be  scandalized  therein.  Eccli.  3 — 27,  28.  See  Ezech. 
11—21. 


HELL.  861 

Hardness  of  Heart. 

{See  Obduracy,  and  Obstinacy.) 

HELL. 

Hell  and  Damnation  Prepared  for  the  Devil  and  his  Angels. 

{See  Damnation.) 

The  Pains  of  Hell,  Various  and  Terrible. 

The  fire  that  consumed  Sodom  and  Oomorrha  is  an  image  of  the  fires  of 
hell.    See  Gen.  19—24. 

The  Egyptian  darkness  was  an  image  of  the  infernal  darkness.  See  Exod. 
10—21  to  23. 

A  fire  is  kindled  in  my  wrath,  and  shall  burn  even  to  the  lowest  hell;  and 
shall  devour  the  earth  with  her  increase,  and  shall  burn  the  foundations  of 
the  mountains.     Deut.  32 — 22.  ^ 

For  he  will  give  fire  and  worms  into  their  flesh,  that  they  may  burn,  and 
may  feel  for  ever.     Judith.  16 — 21. 

Let  him  pass  from  the  snow  waters  to  excessive  lieat,  and  his  sin  even  to 
hell.    Job.  24-19. 

He  shall  rain  snares  upon  sinners:  fire  and  brimstone  and  storms  of  winds 
shall  be  the  portion  of  their  cup.     Psalm.  10 — 7. 

Thou  shalt  make  them  as  an  oven  of  fire,  in  the  time  of  thy  anger:  the 
Lord  shall  trouble  them  in  his  wrath,  and  fire  shall  devour  them.     Psalm 
20—10. 

They  are  laid  in  hell  like  sheep:  death  shall  feed  upon  them.  And  the 
just  shall  have  dominion  over  them  in  the  morning:  and  theii*  help  shall  decay 
in  hell  from  their  glory.     Psalm.  48 — 1 5. 

The  wicked  shall  see,  and  shall  be  angry:  he  shall  gnash  with  his  ieeth, 
and  pine  away:  the  desire  of  the  wicked  shall  perish.     Psalm.  Ill — 10. 

By  what  things  a  man  sinneth,  by  the  same  also  he  is  tormented. 
Wisdom.  11-17. 

For  Topheth  is  prepared  from  yesterday,  prepared  by  the  king,  deep  and 
wide.  The  nourishments  thereof  are  fire  and  much  wood;  the  breath  of  the 
Lord  as  a  torrent  of  brimstone  kindling  it.     Isa.  30 — 33. 

You  shall  conceive  heat;  you  shall  bring  forth  stubble:  your  breath  as  fire 
shall  devour  you.  *  *  The  sinners  in  Sion  are  afraid;  trembling  hath  seized 
upon  the  hypocrites.  Which  if  you  can  dwell  with  devouring  fire  ?  which  of 
you  shall  dwell  with  everlasting  burnings?    Ibid.  33 — 11  and  14. 

For  it  is  the  day  of  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord,  the  year  of  recompenses 
of  the  judgTnent  of  Sion.  And  the  streams  thereof  shall  be  turned  into  pitch, 
and  the  ground  thereof  into  brimstone:  and  the  land  thereof  shall  become 
burning  pitch.  Night  and  day  it  shall  not  be  quenched:  the  smoke  thereof 
shall  go  up  for  ever:  from  generation  to  generation  it  shall  lie  waste;  none 
shall  pass  through  it  for  ever  and  ever.  The  bittern  and  ericius  shall  possess 
it:  and  the  ibis  and  the  raven  shall  dwell  in  it:  and  a  line  shall  be  stretched 
out  upon  it  to  bring  it  to  nothing,  and  a  plummet,  unto  desolation.  The 
nobles  thereof  shall  not  be  there:  they  shall  call  rather  upon  the  king;  and  all 


362  HERETICS. 

the  princes  thereof  shall  be  nothmg.  And  thorns  and  nettles  shall  grow  up  in 
its  hoxises,  and  the  thistle  in  the  fortresses  thereof:  and  it  shall  be  the  habi- 
tation of  dragons,  and  the  pasture  of  ostriches.  And  demons  and  monsters 
shall  meet;  and  the  hairy  ones  shall  cry  out  to  one  another:  there  hath  the 
lamia  lain  down  and  found  rest  for  herself.     Ibid.  34—  8  to  14. 

For  behold,  the  daj'^  shall  come,  kindled  as  a  furnace:  and  all  the  proud, 
and  all  that  do  wickedly  shall  be  stubble:  and  the  day  that  cometh  shall  set 
them  on  fire,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  it  shall  not  leave  them  root,  nor  branch. 
Malach.  4—1. 

But  the  children  of  the  kingdom  shall  be  cast  out  into  exterior  darkness: 
there  shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth.     Math.  8 — 13. 

And  he  shall  say  to  you:  I  know  you  not  whence  you  are:  depart  from 
me,  all  ye  workers  of  iniquity.  There  shall  be  weeping  and  gnasliing  of 
teeth,  when  you  siiaU  see  Abraham  and  Isaac  and  Jacob,  and  all  the  prophets 
in  the  kingdom  of  God,  and  you  yom^elves  thrust  out.  Luke.  13 — 27,  28. 
See  Apocal.  14—10,  11. 

And,  lifting  up  his  eyes,  when  he  was  in  torments,  he  saw  Abraham  afar 
off,  and  Lazarus  in  his  bosom.  Luke.  16 — 23.  See  Apocal.  18—7;  and  Luke. 
20—14. 

The  Pains  of  Hell  Interminable. 

And  they  shall  go  out,  and  see  the  carcasses  of  the  men  that  have  trans- 
gressed against  me:  their  worm  shall  not  die,  and  their  fire  shall  not  be 
quenched:  and  they  shall  be  a  loathsome  sight  to  all  flesh.     Isa.  66—24. 

Then  shall  he  say  to  them  also  that  shall  be  on  his  left  hand:  Depart  from 
me,  ye  cursed,  into  everlasting  fire,  which  was  prepared  for  the  devil  and  his 
angels.  *  *  And  these  shall  go  into  everlasting  punishment;  but  the  just, 
into  Ufe  everlasting.     Matth.  25 — 41  and  46. 

Whose  fan  is  in  his  hand;  and  he  will  thoroughly  cleanse  his  floor,  and 
gather  his  wheat  into  the  bam;  but  the  chaff  he  will  bum  with  unquenchable 
fire.    Ibid.  3—12. 

And  if  thy  eye  scandalize  thee,  pluck  it  out:  it  is  better  for  thee  with  one 
eye  to  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God,  than,  haA^ing  two  eyes,  to  be  cast  into 
the  hell  of  fire:  where  their  worm  dieth  not,  and  the  fire  is  not  extinguished. 
Mark.  9—46,  47. 

Who  shall  suffer  eternal  pains  in  destruction,  from  the  face  of  the  Lord, 
and  from  the  glory  of  his  power;  when  he  shall  come  to  be  glorified  in  his 
saints,  and  to  be  made  wonderful  in  all  them  who  have  believed:  because  our 
testimony  was  believed  up)on  you  in  that  day.     2.  Thess.  1 — 9,  10. 

And  the  third  Angel  followed  them,  saying  with  aloud  voice:  If  any  man 
shall  adore  the  beast,  and  liis  image,  and  receive  his  mark  in  his  forehead,  or 
in  his  hand:  he  also  shall  drink  of  the  wine  of  the  wrath  of  God,  which  is 
mingled  with  pure  wine,  in  the  cup  of  his  wrath:  and  he  shall  be  tormented 
with  fire  and  brimstone  in  the  sight  of  the  holy  Angels,  and  in  the  sight  of 
the  Lamb:  and  the  smoke  of  their  torments  shall  ascend  up  for  ever  and  ever. 
Apocal.  14—9  to  11. 

HERETICS. 

(Sec  al»o  Prophets,  and  False.) 


HERETICS.  363 

Heretics  and  Infidels  Prove  the  Just. 

These  are  the  nations  which  the  Lord  left,  that  by  them  he  miglit  instruct 
Israel,  and  all  that  had  not  known  the  wars  of  the  Chanaanites.  Judges. 
3—1. 

For  there  must  be  also  heresies;  that  they  also,  who  are  reproved,  may  be 
made  manifest  among  you.     1.  Cor.  11—19. 

There  were  Heretics  even  in  the  Time  of  the  Apostles. 

Having  faith  and  a  good  conscience,  which  some  rejecting  have  made 
shipwreck  concerning  the  faith:  of  whom  is  Hyineneus  and  Alexander;  whom 
I  have  delivered  to  Satan,  that  they  may  learn  not  to  blaspheme.  1.  Tim. 
1-19,  20. 

But  shun  profane  and  vain  speeches:  for  they  grow  much  towards  im- 
piety: and  then*  speech  spreadeth  like  a  cancer;  of  whom  are  Hymeneus  and 
Philetus;  who  have  erred  from  the  truth,  saying  that  the  resurrection  is  past 
already,  and  have  subverted  the  faith  of  some.     2.  Tim.  2—16  to  18. 

Little  children,  it  is  the  last  hour:  and  as  you  have  heard  that  Antichrist 
cometh,  even  now  there  are  many  Antichrists:  whereby  we  know  that  it  is 
the  last  hour.     1.  John.  2 — 18. 

For  many  seducers  are  gone  out  into  the  world,  who  confess  not  that 
Jesus  Christ  is  come  in  the  flesh:  this  is  a  seducer  and  an  antichrist.  2.  John, 
verse  7. 

But  I  have  a  few  thing  against  thee:  because  thou  hast  there  them  that 
hold  the  doctrine  of  Balaam,  who  taught  Balac  to  cast  a  stumbling  block 
before  the  children  of  Israel,  to  eat  and  commit  fornication:  so  hast  thou  also 
them  that  hold  the  doctrine  of  the  Nicolaites.     Apocal.  2 — 14,  15. 

Heretics  Foretold. 

For  many  will  come  in  my  name,  saying:  I  am  Christ:  and  they  will 
seduce  many.  *  *  For  there  shall  arise  false  christs,  and  false  prophets: 
and  shall  show  great  signs  and  wonders,  insomuch  as  to  deceive  (if  it  were 
possible)  even  the  elect.  Behold,  I  have  told  it  to  you  beforehand.  Matth. 
24—5  and  24. 

I  am  come  in  the  name  of  my  Father:  and  you  receive  me  not.  If  another 
shall  come  in  his  own  name,  him  you  will  receive.     John.  5 — 43. 

Now  the  Spirit  manifestly  saith,  that  in  the  last  times  some  snail  depart 
from  the  faith,  giving  heed  to  spirits  of  error,  and  doctrines  of  devils,  speak- 
ing lies  in  hjrpocrisy,  and  having  their  conscience  seared,  forbidding  to  mar- 
ry, to  abstain  from  meats,  which  God  hath  created  to  be  received  with  thanks- 
givings by  the  faithful,  and  by  them  that  have  known  the  truth.  1.  Tim. 
4—1  to  3. " 

Know  also  this,  that,  in  the  last  days,  shall  come  dangerous  times:  men 
shall  be  lovers  of  themselves,  covetous,  haughty,  proud,  blasphemers,  disobe- 
dient to  parents,  ungrateful,  wicked.  Without  affection,  without  peace,  slan- 
derers, incontinent,  unmerciful,  without  kindness,  traitors,  stubborn,  puffed 
up,  and  lovers  of  pleasures  more  than  of  God:  having  an  appearance,  indeed, 
of  piety,  but  denying  the  power  thereof.  Now  these  avoid:  for  of  this  sort  are 
they  who  creep  into  houses,  and  lead  captives  silly  women  load  en  with  sins. 


364  HERETICS. 

who  are  led  away  with  divers  desires:  always  learning,  and  never  attaining 
to  the  knoweldge  of  the  truth.     2.  Tim.  3—1  to  7. 

And  all  who  will  Uve  piously  in  Clirist  Jesus,  shall  suffer  persecution.  But 
evU.  men  and  seducers  shall  grow  worse  and  worse;  erring,  and  driving  into 
error.     Ibid.  3—12,  13.     See  Acts.  20—29. 

But  there  were  also  false  prophets  among  the  people;  even  as  there  shall 
be  lying  teachers  among  you,  who  shall  bring  in  sects  of  perdition,  and  deny 
the  Lord  who  bought  them,  bringing  upon  themselves  swift  destruction. 
2.  Peter.  2—1. 

Knowing  this  fii-st,  that  in  the  last  days  there  shall  come  scoffers  with  de- 
ceit, walking  according  to  their  own  lusts.     Ibid.  3—8. 

These  are  murmurers,  full  of  complaints,  walking  according  to  their  own 
desires:  and  their  mouth  speaketh  proud  things,  admiring  persons  for  gain's 
sake.  But  you,  my  dearest,  be  mindful  of  the  words,  which  have  been 
spoken  before  by  the  apostles  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  told  you,  that 
in  the  last  time  there  should  come  mockers,  walking  according  to  their  owai 
desires  in  impieties.  Jude.  verses  16  to  18.  See  this  whole  epistle,  for  the 
morals  and  doctrines  of  the  heretics. 

Heretics  should  be  Avoided. 


If  there  rise  in  the  midst  of  thee  a  prophet,  or  one  that  saith  he  hath 
dreamed  a  dream,  and  he  foretell  a  sign  and  a  wonder,  and  that  come  to 
pass  which  he  spoke,  and  he  say  to  thee:  Let  us  go  and  follow  strange  gods, 
which  thou  know  est  not,  and  let  us  serve  them:  thou  shalt  not  hear  the  words 
of  that  prophet  or  dreamer:  for  the  Lord  your  God  trieth  you,  that  it  may  ap- 
pear whether  you  love  him  with  aU  your  heart,  and  with  all  yoiu*  soul,  or  no. 
Deut.  13 — 1  to  3.     See  the  whole  Chapter. 

Beware  of  false  prophets,  who  come  to  you  in  the  clothing  of  shepp,  but 
inwardly  they  are  ravenous  wolves.     Matth.  7 — 15. 

Now  I  beseech  you,  brethren,  to  mark  them  who  cause  dissensions  and 
offences  contrary  to  the  doctrine  which  you  have  learned;  and  avoid  them. 
Rom.  16—17. 

And  if  any  man  obey  not  our  word  by  this  epistle,  note  that  man,  and  do 
not  keep  company  with  him,  that  he  may  be  ashamed:  yet  do  not  esteem  him 
as  an  enemy;  but  admonish  him  as  a  brother.     2.  Thess.  8—14,  15. 

And  their  speech  spreadeth  like  a  cancer;  of  whom  are  Hymeneus  and 
Philetus;  who  have  erred  from  the  truth,  saying  that  the  resurrection  is  past 
already,  and  have  subverted  the  faith  of  some.    2.  Tim.  2—17.  18. 

Having  an  appearance,  indeed,  of  piety,  but  denying  the  power  thereof. 
Now  these  avoid.  Ibid.  3 — 5. 

A  man  that  is  a  heretic,  after  the  first  and  second  admonition,  avoid: 
knowing  that  he  that  is  such  a  one,  is  subverted  and  sinneth,  being  condemn- 
ed by  his  own  judgment.    Titus.  3 — 10, 11. 

Heretics  should  be  Avoided  because  they  Offend  Ood. 

Tlie  Lord  knoweth  how  to  deliver  the  godly  out  of  temptation;  but  to  re- 
serve the  unjust  unto  the  day  of  judgment  to  be  tormented:  and  especially 
those  who  walk  after  the  flesh  in  the  lust  of  uncleanness,  and  despise  govern- 


* 


HERETICS.  365 

ments,  audacious,  pleasing  themselves,  they  fear  not  to  bring  in   sects,  blas- 
pheming.    2.  Peter.  2 — 9, 10. 

Heretics  Consult  their  own  Pleasures  and  Interests. 

Traitors,  stubborn,  puffed  up,  and  lovers  of  pleasures  more  than  of  God: 
having  an  appearance,  indeed,  of  piety,  but  denying  the  power  thereof. 
2.  Tim.  3—4,  5. 

Knowing  this  first,  that  in  the  last  days  there  shall  come  scoffers  with  de- 
ceit, walking  according  to  their  own  lusts.     2.  Peter.  3—3. 

For  there  have  crept  in  some  men,  (who  were  written  of  long  ago  unto  this 
judgment)  impious,  turning  the  grace  of  our  God  into  lasciviousness,  and  de- 
nying the  only  sovereign  Ruler,  and  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Jude.  verse  4. 
See  whole  epistle. 

Heretics  Mislead  Others. 

Beware  of  false  prophets,  who  come  to  you  in  the  clothing  of  sheep,  but 
inwardly  they  are  ravenous  wolves.  By  their  fruits  you  shall  know  them. 
Do  men  gather  grapes  of  thorns,  or  figs  of  thistles  ?  Matth.  7 — 15,  16. 

And  Jesus,  answering,  said  to  them:  Take  heed  that  no  man  seduce  you. 
*  *  And  many  false  prophets  shall  rise,  and  shall  seduce  many.  *  *  Tlien 
if  any  man  shall  say  to  you:  Lo,  here  is  Christ,  or  there,  do  not  believe  him. 
For  there  shall  arise  false  christs,  and  false  prophets;  and  shall  show  great 
signs  and  wonders,  insomuch  as  to  deceive  (if  it  were  possible)  even  the  elect. 
Ibid.  24—4,  11,  23,  24. 

Ye  men,  brethren,  let  me  freely  speak  to  you  of  the  patriarch  David,  that 
he  died,  and  was  buried;  and  his  sepulchre  is  with  us  to  this  present  day. 
Whereas,  therefore,  he  was  a  prophet,  and  knew  that  God  had  sworn  to  him 
with  an  oath,  that  of  the  fruit  of  his  loins  one  should  sit  upon  his  throne.  Acts. 
3—29,  30. 

For  there  must  be  also  heresies;  that  they  also,  who  are  reproved,  may 
be  made  manifest  among  you.     1.  Cor.  11—19. 

For  such  false  apostles  are  deceitful  labourers,  transforming  themselves 
into  the  apostles  of  Christ.  And  no  wonder:  for  Satan  himself  transformeth 
himself  into  an  angel  of  light.  Therefore  it  is  no  great  thing  if  his  ministers 
be  transformed  as  the  ministers  of  justice;  whose  end  shall  be  according  to 
their  works.     2.  Cor.   11—13  to  15. 

But  there  were  also  false  prophets  among  the  people;  even  as  there  shall 
be  lying  teachers  among  you,  who  shall  bring  in  sects  of  perdition,  and  deny 
the  Lord  who  bought  them,  bringing  upon  themselves  swift  destruction.  And 
many  shall  follow  their  luxuries,  by  whom  the  way  of  truth  shall  be  blas- 
phemed: and  through  covetousness  with  feigned  words  they  shaU  make  mer- 
chandise of  you;  whose  judgment  now  of  a  long  time  ceaseth  not,  and  their 
destruction  slumbereth  not.  *  *  For,  speaking  swelling  words  of  vanity, 
they  allure  in  desires  of  the  flesh  of  riotousness  those,  who  had  escaped  a  lit- 
tle from  them  who  converse  in  error:  promising  them  liberty,  when  they  them- 
selves are  slaves  of  corruption:  for  by  whom  a  man  is  overcome,  of  the  same 
also  he  is  the  slave.    2.  Peter.  2 — 1  to  3,  and  18,  19.- 

Wherefore,  dearly  beloved,  waiting  for  these  things,  be  diligent  that  you 
may  be  found  before  him  unspotted  and  blameless  in  peace:  and  account  the 


366  HERETICS. 

long-bearing  of  our  Lord,  salvation:  as  also  our  most  dear  brother  Paul,  ac- 
cording to  the  wisdom  given  to  him,  hath  written  to  you,  as  also  in  all  his 
epistles,  speaking  in  them  of  these  things:  in  which  are  somethings  hard  to 
be  understood,  which  the  unlearned  and  unstable  wrest,  as  also  the  other 
Scriptures,  to  theii-  own  perdition.  You,  therefore,  brethren,  knowing  these 
things  before,  beware;  lest,  being  led  away  by  the  error  of  the  unwise,  you 
fall  from  your  own  steadfastness.     Ibid.  3—14  to  17. 

Dearly  beloved,  beUeve  not  every  spirit;  but  try  the  spirits,  whether  they 
be  of  God:  because  many  false  prophets  are  gone  out  into  the  world.  *  * 
They  are  of  the  world:  therefore  of  the  world  they  sj^eak,  and  the  world  hear- 
eth  them.  We  are  of  God.  He  that  knoweth  God,  heareth  us:  He  that  is  not 
of  God,  heareth  us  not:  by  this  we  know  the  spirit  of  truth,  and  the  spirit  of 
error.     1.  John.  4—1,  5,  6. 

Heretics  are  Knovm  by  their  Works. 

By  their  fruits  you  shall  know  them.  Do  men  gather  grapes  of  thorns, 
or  figs  of  thistles  ?  Even  so  every  good  tree  yieldeth  good  fruit,  and  the  bad 
tree  yieldeth  bad  fiixit.     Matth.  7—16,  17. 

Amen,  amen  I  say  to  you:  He  that  entereth  not  by  the  door  into  the 
sheepfold,  but  climbeth  up  another  way,  the  same  is  a  thief  and  a  robber. 
John.  10—1. 

Know  also  this,  that,  in  the  last  days,  shall  come  on  dangerous  times.* 
Men  shall  be  lovers  of  themselves,  covetous,  haughty,  proud,  blasphemers, 
disobedient  to  parents,  ungrateful,  wicked,  without  affection,  without  peace, 
slanderers,  incontinent,  unmerciful,  without  kindness,  traitors,  stubborn, 
puffed  up,  and  lovers  of  pleasures  more  than  of  God;  having  an  appearance 
indeed  of  godliness,  but  denying  the  power  thereof    2  Tim.    3—1  to  5. 

Heretics  not  to  he  Tolerated. 

But  I  have  a  few  things  against  thee:  because  thou  hast  there  them 
that  hold  the  doctrine  of  Balaam,  who  taught  Balac  to  cast  a  stumbling  block 
before  the  children  of  Israel,  to  eat  and  commit  fornication:  so  hast  thou  also 
them  that  hold  the  doctrine  of  the  Nicolaites.  In  like  manner  do  penance: 
if  not,  I  will  come  to  thee  quickly:  and  will  fight  against  them  with  the  sword 
of  my  mouth.    Apocal.  2 — 14  to  16. 

Heretics  to  he  Removed. 

And  that  prophet  or  forger  of  dreams  shall  be  slain :  because  he  spoke 
to  draw  you  away  from  the  Lord  your  God,  who  brought  you  out  of  the  land  of 
Egypt,  and  redeemed  you  from  the  house  of  bondage;  to  make  thee  go  out  of 
the  way,  which  the  Lord  thy  God  commanded  thee:  and  thou  shalt  take 
away  the  evil  out  of  the  midst  of  thee.     Deut.     13 — 5. 

But  the  prophet  who  being  corrupted  with  pride,  shall  speak  in  my  name 
things  that  I  did  not  conmiand  him  to  say,  or  in  the  name  of  strange  gods, 
shall  be  slain.     Ibid.     18 — 20. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  bumt-oflering  was  ended,  that  Jehu 
commanded  his  soldiers  and  captains,  saying:  Go  in,  and  kill  them:  let  none 
escape.     And  the  soldiers  and  captains  slew  them  with  the  edge  of  the  sword. 


HOLY  GHOST.  367 

and  cast  tliem  out:  and  they  went  into  the  city  of  the  temple  of  Baal,  and 
brought  the  statue  out  of  Baal's  temple,  and  burnt  it.     4.  Kings.  1 0 — 25,  26. 

Heresy,  or  Spiritual  Fornication. 

{See  Fornication.) 

HOLY  GHOST. 

The  Holy  Ghost,  True  God. 

And  the  Spirit  of  God  moved  over  the  waters.     Gen.  1 — 2. 

Said  David:  The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  hath  spoken  by  me,  and  his  word  by 
my  tongue.     2.  Kings.  23—2.     See  Isa.  48—16,  and  Job.  26—13. 

The  Spirit  of  God  made  me.    Job.  33 — 4. 

By  the  word  of  the  Lord,  the  heavens  were  estabUshed:  and  all  the  power 
of  them  by  the  spirit  of  his  mouth.     Psalm.  32 — 6. 

Thou  shalt  send  forth  thy  spirit,  and  they  shall  be  created:  and  thou 
shalt  renew  the  face  of  the  earth.     Psalm.  103 — 30. 

For  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  hath  filled  the  whole  world:  and  that,  which 
containeth  all  things,  hath  knowledge  of  the  voice.  Wisdom.  1 — 7.  See 
verse  5. 

But  they  (the  Israelites)  provoked  to  wrath,  and  afflicted  the  spirit  of  his 
holy  One:  and  he  was  turned  to  be  their  enemy,  and  he  fought  against  them. 
And  he  remembered  the  days  of  old  of  Moses  and  of  his  people:  Where  is  he 
that  brought  them  up  out  of  the  sea,  with  the  shepherds  of  his  flock  ?  Where 
is  he  that  put  in  the  midst  of  them  the  spirit  of  his  holy  One  ?    Isa.  63 — 10,  11. 

But  when  they  shall  deliver  you  up,  be  not  thoughtful  how  or  what  to 
speak:  for  it  shall  be  given  you  in  that  hour  what  to  speak.  For  it  is  not  you 
that  speak,  but  the  spirit  of  your  Father,  that  speaketh  in  you.  Matth. 
10—19,  20.     See  Mark.  13—11,  and  Luke.  13—11,  12. 

Therefore  I  say  to  you:  Every  sin  and  blasphemy  shall  be  forgiven  men; 
but  the  blasphemy  against  the  Spirit  shall  not  be  forgiven.  And  whosoever 
shall  speak  a  word  against  the  Son  of  man,  it  shall  be  forgiven  him: 
but  he  that  shall  speak  against  the  Holy  Ghost,  it  shall  not  be  forgiven 
him,  neither  in  this  world,  nor  in  the  world  to  come.  Matth.  12  31,  32.  See 
Mark.  3—28,  and  Luke  12—10. 

Go  5^e,  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations  ;  baptizing  them  in  the  name  of 
the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Matth.  28 — 19. 

But  the  Paraclete,  the  Holy  Ghost,  whom  the  Father  will  send  in  my 
name,  he  will  teach  you  all  things,  and  bring  all  things  to  your  mind,  what- 
soever I  shall  have  said  to  you.    John.  14 — 26.     See  verses  16,  17. 

But  Peter  said:  Ananias,  why  hath  Satan  tempted  thy  heart,  that  thou 
shouldst  lie  to  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  by  fi-aud  keep  part  of  the  price  of  the 
field  ?  Whilst  it  remained,  did  it  not  remain  to  thee  ?  and  being  sold,  was  it 
not  in  thy  power  ?  Why  hast  thou  conceived  this  thing  in  thy  heart  ?  Thou 
hast  not  lied  to  men,  but  to  God.  Acts.  5 — 3,  4.  See  verse  9,  concerning 
Saphira. 

And  as  they  were  ministering  to  the  Lord,  and  fasting,  the  Holy  Ghost 
said  to  them:  Separate  me  Saul  and  Barnabas,  for  the  work  to  which  I  have 
taken  them.     Ibid.  18 — 2.     See  verses  4  and  9. 


368  HOLY  GHOST. 

Take  heed  to  yourselves,  and  to  all  the  flock,  over  which  the  Holy  Ghost 
hath  placed  you  bishops,  to  rule  the  church  of  God,  which  he  hath  purchased 
with  his  own  blood.     Ibid,  20—38.     See  verse  23. 

Likewise  the  Spirit  also  heli^eth  our  infii-mity :  for,  we  know  not  what  we 
should  pray  for  as  we  ought:  but  the  Spirit  himself  asketh  for  us  with  un- 
speakable groanings.     Rom.  8—26.     See  verses  9,  11,  14,  15,  16,  27. 

But  to  us  God  hath  revealed  them  by  his  Spirit.  For  the  Spirit  searcheth 
all  things,  even  the  profound  things  of  God.  For  what  man  knoweth  the 
things  of  a  man,  but  the  spirit  of  a  man  that  is  in  him?  So  the  things  also 
that  are  of  God  no  man  knoweth,  but  the  Spirit  of  God.  i.  Cor.  2 — 10,  11. 
See  also  the  following  verses. 

Know  you  not  that  you  are  the  temple  of  God,  and  that  the  Spirit  of  God 
dwelleth  in  you?  But  if  any  man  violate  the  temple  of  God:  him  shall  God 
destroy.     For  the  temple  of  God  is  holy,  which  you  are.     Ibid.  3—16,  17. 

And  such  some  of  you  were:  but  you  are  washed,  but  you  are  sanctified, 
but  you  are  justified,  in  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Clu-ist,  and  in  the  Spirit 
of  our  God.     Ibid.  6—11. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  charity  of  God.  and  the  com- 
munication of  the  Holy  Ghost  be  with  you  all.     Amen.     2.  Cor.  13—13. 

Keep  the  good  deposited  in  trust  to  thee  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  dwelleth 
in  us.     2.  Tim.  1—14. 

Not  by  the  works  of  justice,  which  we  haA-e  done,  but  according  to  his 
mercy  he  saved  us,  by  the  laver  of  regeneration,  and  renovation  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  whom  he  hath  poured  forth  upon  us  abundantly,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Saviour:  that  bemg  justified  bj'  his  grace,  we  may  be  heirs  according  to 
the  hope  of  life  everlasting.     Titus.  3 — 5  to  7. 

And  it  is  the  Spirit  that  testifieth,  that  Christ  is  the  truth.  For  there  are 
three  that  give  testimony  in  heaven;  the  Father,  the  Word,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost:  and  these  three  are  one.     1.  John.  5 — 6,  7. 

The  Holy  Ghost  Pi'omised. 

For  I  will  pour  out  waters  upon  the  thirsty  ground,  and  streams  upon  the 
dry  land:  I  will  pour  out  my  spirit  upon  thy  seed,  and  my  blessing  upon  thy 
stock.     Isa.  44 — 3. 

And  I  will  give  them  one  heart,  and  will  put  a  new  spirit  in  their  bowels: 
and  I  wUl  take  away  the  stony  heart  out  of  their  flesh,  and  will  g^ve  them  a 
heart  of  flesh.     Ezech.  11 — 19.     The  same  is  repeated  in  36—26,  27. 

And  I  will  hide  my  face  no  more  from  them,  for  I  have  poured  out  my 
spirit  upon  all  the  house  of  Israel,  saith  the  Lord  (Jod.  Ibid.  39 — 29.  See 
Joel.  2—28. 

I,  indeed,  baptize  you  with  water  unto  penance:  but  he  who  is  to  come 
after  me,  is  stronger  than  I,  whose  shoes  I  am  not  worthy  to  carry:  he  shall 
baptize  you  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and  with  fire.  Matth.  3 — 11.  See  Mark. 
3—8;  Luke.  3-16;  John.  1—33:  Acts.  1—5,  8  and  16;  also  11—16;  and  19—2. 

Now  this  he  said  of  the  spirit  which  they  should  receive  who  believed  in 
him:  for  as  yet  the  spirit  was  not  given;  because  Jesus  was  not  yet  glorified, 
John.  7-39.* 

And  I  will  ask  the  Father,  and  he  shall  give  you  another  Paraclete,  that 
he  may  abide  with  you  for  ever,  the  Spirit  of  truth,  whom  the  world  cannot 
receive;  because  it  seeth  him  not,  nor  knoweth  him:  but  you  shall  know  him; 


HOLY  GHOST.  369 

because  he  shall  abide  with  you,  and  shall  be  in  you.  *  *  But  the  Para- 
clete, the  Holy  Ghost,  whom  the  Father  will  send  in  my  name,  "he  will  teach 
you  all  things,  and  bring  all  things  to  your  mind,  whatsoever  I  shall  have 
said  to  you.     Ibid.  14—16,  17  and  26. 

But  when  the  Paraclete  shall  come,  whom  I  will  send  you  from  the 
Father,  the  Spirit  of  truth,  who  proceedeth  from  the  Father,  he  shall  give 
testimony  of  me.     Ibid.  15—26. 

But  I  tell  you  the  truth:  it  is  expedient  for  you  that  I  go:  for  if  I  go  not, 
the  Paraclete  will  not  come  to  you:  but  if  I  go,  I  will  send  him  to  you.  Ibid. 
16—7. 

The  Holy  Ghost  Sent. 

And  when  the  daj's  of  the  Pentecost  were  accomplished,  they  were  all 
together  in  the  same  place:  and  suddenly  there  came  a  sound  from  heaven, 
as  of  a  mighty  wind  coming:  and  it  filled  the  whole  house  where  they  were 
sitting.  And  there  appeared  to  them  cloven  tongues  as  it  were  of  fire:  and  it 
sat  upon  each  of  them:  and  they  were  all  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost:  and 
they  began  to  speak  with  divers  tongues,  according  as  the  Holy  Ghost  gave 
them  to  speak.  Acts.  2 — 1  to  4.  See  whole  Chapter,  and  also  10 — 44;  and 
19—6. 

The  Holy  Ghost  Enlightens  the  Mind. 

The  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Go  therefore,  and  I  will  be  in  thy  mouth:  and  I 
wiU  teach  thee  what  thou  shalt  speak.     Exod.  4 — 13. 

I  will  give  thee  understanding,  and  I  will  instruct  thee  in  this  way,  in 
which  thou  shalt  go:  I  will  fix  my  eyes  upon  thee.     Psalm.  31 — 8. 

All  thy  children  shall  be  taught  of  the  Lord:  and  great  shall  be  the  peace 
of  thy  children.     Isa.  54 — 13. 

But  when  they  shall  deliver  you  up,  be  not  thoughtful  how  or  what  to 
speak:  for  it  shall  be  given  you  in  that  hour  what  to  speak.  For  it  is  not  you 
that  speak,  but  the  spirit  of  your  Father^  that  speaketh  in  you.  Matth. 
10—19,  20. 

And  when  they  shall  lead  you  delivering  you  up,  be  not  thoughtful  before- 
hand what  you  shall  speak;  but  whatsoever  shall  be  given  you  in  that  hour, 
that  speak  ye.  For  it  is  not  you  that  speak,  but  the  Holy  Ghost.  Mark. 
13—11. 

And  when  they  shall  bring  you  into  the  synagogues,  and  to  magistrates, 
and  powers,  be  not  solicitous  how  or  what  you  shall  answer,  or  what  you 
shall  say.  For  the  Holy  Ghost  shall  teach  you  in  the  same  hour  what  you 
ought  to  say.    Luke.  13—11,  12. 

Lay  it  up,  therefore,  in  your  hearts,  not  to  meditate  before,  how  you  shall 
answer.  For  I  will  give  you  a  mouth  and  wisdom, which  all  your  adversaries 
shall  not  be  able  to  resist  and  gainsay.     Ibid.  21 — 14. 

It  is  written  in  the  prophets:  And  they  shall  all  be  taught  of  God.  Every 
one  that  hath  heard  of  the  Father,  and  hath  learned,  cometh  to  me.  John. 
6—45. 

If  you  love  me,  keep  my  commandments.  And  I  will  ask  the  Father,  and 
he  shall  give  you  another  Paraclete,  that  he  may  abide  with  you  for  ever. 
*    *    But  the  Paraclete,  the  Holy  Ghost,  whom  the  Father  will  send  in  my 


370  HOMICIDE. 

name,  he  will  teach  you  all  things,  and  binng  all  things  to  your  mind,  what- 
soever I  shall  have  said  to  3'ou.     Ibid.  14—15,  16  and  26. 

But  when  the  Paraclete  shall  come,  whom  I  will  send  you  from  the  Father, 
the  Spirit  of  truth,  who  proceedeth  from  the  Father,  he  shall  give  testimony 
of  me.     Ibid.  15—26. 

But  when  he,  the  Spirit  of  truth,  shaU  come,  he  will  teach  you  all  truth; 
for  he  shall  not  speak  of  himself:  out  what  things  soever  he  shall  hear,  he 
shall  speak:  and  the  things  that  are  to  come,  he  will  show  you.  Ibid.  16—13. 
See  verses  7  and  14. 

For  the  Spirit  himself  giveth  testimony  to  our  spirit,  that  we  are  the  sons 
of  God.     Rom.   8—16. 

Likewise  the  Spirit  also  helpeth  our  infirmity :  for,  we  know  not  what  we 
should  pray  for  as  we  ought:  but  the  Spirit  himself  asketh  for  us  with  un- 
speakable groanings.     Ibid.  8—26.     See  verses  9,  11,  14,  27. 

Who  {Ood)  also  hath  sealed  us,  and  given  the  pledge  of  the  Spirit  m  our 
hearts.     2.  Cor.  1—22. 

Now  he  that  maketh  us  for  this  very  thing,  is  God,  who  hath  given  us 
the  pledge  of  the  Spirit.     Ibid.  5—5. 

In  whom  you  also,  when  you  had  heard  the  word  of  truth  (the  gospel  of 
your  salvation)  in  whom  also  beheving  you  were  sealed  with  the  holy  Spirit  of 
promise.  Who  is  the  pledge  of  our  inheritance,  for  the  redemption  of  acqui- 
sition, unto  the  praise  of  his  glory.     Ephes.  1 — 13,  14.     See  4—23  and  30. 

And  the  unction,  which  you  have  received  from  him,  let  it  abide  in  you. 
And  you  have  no  need  that  any  one  should  teacli  you;  but  as  his  unction 
teacheth  you  concerning  all  things,  and  it  is  truth,  and  is  not  a  lie.  And  as  it 
hath  taught  you,  abide  in  him.     1.  John.  2 — 27. 

The  Holy  Otvost,  the  Pledge  of  Salvation. 
{See  Salvation.) 

HOLY  WATER. 
{See  Water  Blessed.) 

HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 
{See  Bible.) 

HOMICIDE. 

Homicide,  Shedding  of  Blood,  and  Robbery,  and  their  Punishment. 

The  impious  Cain  killed  his  brother  Abel,  and  tvaspunished  by  Ood.  Gen. 
4—8.    See  1.  John.  3—12. 

Whosoever  shall  shed  man's  blood,  his  blood  shall  be  shed:  for  man  was 
made  to  the  image  of  God.    Gen.  9—6.     See  Matth.  26  -53. 

Thou  shalt  not  kill.  Exod.  30—13.  The  same  is  to  be  found  in  Deut.  5 — 17; 
and  Rom.  13—9. 

If  a  thief  be  found  breaking  open  a  house  or  undermining  it,  and  be 
wounded  so  as  to  die;  he  that  slew  him  shall  not  be  guilty  of  blood.  Exod. 
23—2. 


HOMICIDE.  371 

He  that  striketh  a  man  shall  be  punished.  Levit.  24 — 21. 
If  any  man  strike  with  iron,  and  he  die  that  was  struck;  he  shall  be  guilty 
of  murder,  and  he  himself  shall  die.  If  he  throw  a  stone,  and  he  that  is  struck 
die;  he  shall  be  punished  in  the  same  manner.  If  he  that  is  struck  with  wood 
die;  he  shall  be  revenged  by  the  blood  of  bim  that  struck  him.  *  *  The 
murderer  shall  be  punished  by  witnesses:  none  shall  be  condemned  uix)n  the 
evidence  of  one  man.  You  shall  not  take  money  of  him, that  is  guilty  of  blood; 
but  he  shall  die  forthwith.     Num.  35—16  to  18,  and  30,  31. 

But  if  any  man  hating  his  neighbovu-  he  in  wait  for  his  hfe,  and  rise  and 
strike  him,  and  he  die,  and  he  flee  to  one  of  the  cities  aforesaid,  the  ancients 
of  his  city  shall  send, and  take  him  out  of  the  place  of  refuge,and  shaU  deUver 
him  into  the  hand  of  the  kinsman  of  him  whose  blood  was  shed;  and  he  shall 
die.     Deut.  19—11,  12.     See  also  Josue.  20—3. 

Cursed  be  he  that  secretly  killeth  his  neighbour:  and  all  the  people  shall 

say:  Amen.     Cursed  be  he  that  taketh  gifts,  to  slay  an  innocent  person:  and 

all  the  people  shall  say:  Amen.     Deut.  27 — 24,  25.     See  Lamentations.  4 — 13. 

{The  Lord)  hateth  hands  that  shed  innocent  blood.     Prov.  6 — 17.     See 

28—17. 

The  bread  of  the  needy  is  the  life  of  the  poor:  he  that  defraudeth  them 
thereof,  is  a  man  of  blood.  He  that  taketh  away  the  bread  gotten  by  sweat, 
is  like  him  that  killeth  his  neighbour,  tie  that  sheddeth  blood,  and  he  that 
defraudeth  the  labourer  of  his  hire,  are  brothers.     Eccli.  84—25  to  27. 

Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God:  Wo  to  the  bloody  city,  to  the  pot  whose 
rust  is  in  it,  and  its  rust  is  not  gone  out  of  it:  cast  it  out  piece  by  piece;  there 
hath  no  lot  fallen  upon  it.     Ezech.  24—6. 

Cursing,  and  lying,  and  killing,  and  theft,  and  adultery  have  overflowed: 
and  blood  hath  touched  blood.  Therefore  shall  the  land  mourn:  and  every 
one  that  dwelleth  in  it  shall  languish  with  the  beasts  of  the  field,and  with  the 
fowls  of  the  air:  yea  the  fishes  of  the  sea  also  shall  be  gathered  together.  Osee. 
4—2,  3. 

Now  the  works  of  the  flesh  are  manifest;  which  are,  fornication,unclean- 
ness,immodesty,  luxury,idolatry,witchcraft,enmities,  contentions, emulations, 
wrath,  quarrels,  dissensions,  sects,  envy, murders,  drunkemiess,  reveUings,and 
such  like:  of  the  which  I  foretell  you  as  I  have  foretold  to  you,  that  they  who 
do  such  things  shall  not  obtain  the  kingdom  of  God.     Galat.  5 — 19  to  21. 

He  that  shall  lead  into  captivity,  shall  go  into  captivity:  he  that  shall  kiU 
by  the  sword,  must  be  killed  by  the  sword.  Here  is  the  patience  and  the  faith 
of  the  saints.    Apocal.  13 — 10. 

Homicide  Frequently  Caused  by  Envy. 

For  he  {Pilate)  knew  that  through  envy  they  had  delivered  him  {Christ 
up.     Matth.  27—18.     See  verse  23. 

You  are  of  your  father,  the  devil;  and  the  desires  of  your  father  you 
wiU  do.     He  was  a  murderer  from  the  beginning.    John.  8 — 44. 

Wo  to  them,  for  they  have  gone  in  the  way  of  Cain.     Jude.  verse  11. 

Homicide  is  Someiim.es  Caused  by  Avarice. 

Thus  Jezabel,  for  the  sake  of  a  vineyard,  had  Nabothput  to  death.  3.  Kings, 
21—13. 

U 


873  ^  HONOR. 

The  miirderer  risethat  the  very  break  of  day;  he  kiUeth  the  needy,  and 
the  poor  man:  but  in  the  night  he  will  be  as  a  thief.    Job.  24 — 14. 

Homicide  Caused  by  Luxury. 

Thus  David  procured  the  death  of  Urias  in  battle.    2.  Kings.  11 — 15. 
Thus  Herod  beheaded  John  the  Baptist.    Mark.  6—27. 

Homicide  Caused  by  Ambition. 

Abimelech  killed  seventy  of  his  brethren,  that  he  alone  might  reign.  Judges 
9—5. 

Athalia  slew  all  the  royal  race.    4.  Kings.  11— 1. 

HONOR. 

Temporal  Honor  not  to  be  Magnified. 
{See  also  Glory.) 

Abimelech  the  son  of  Jerobaal,  said:  Speak  to  all  the  men  of  Sichem: 
Whether  is  better,  that  seventy  men  all  the  sons  of  Jerobaal  should  rule  over 
you,  or  that  one  man  should  rule  over  you  ?  and  withal  consider  that  I  am 
your  bone,  and  your  flesh.  Judges.  9 — 2.  See  Num.  16—1,  and  2.  Kings.  15 — 1. 

Envy  not  the  glory  and  riches  of  a  sinner:  for  thou  knowest  not  what  his 
rum  shall  be.     EccU.  9—16.     See  Esther.  3—1,  and  6—6. 

Extol  not  thyself  in  doing  thy  work;  and  linger  not  in  the  time  of  dis- 
tress: better  is  he  that  laboureth,  and  abouudeth  in  all  things,  than  he  that 
boasteth  himself,  and  wanteth  bread.  Ecch.  10 — 29,  30.  See  3.  Kings.  1—3. 
and  Prov.  12—9. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Let  not  the  wise  man  glory  in  his  wisdom,  and  let 
not  the  strong  man  glory  in  his  strength,  an(i  let  not  the  rich  man  glory  in 
his  riches:  but  let  him  that  glorieth  glory  in  this  that  he  understandeth  and 
knoweth  me  for  I  am  the  Lord  that  exercise  mercy,  and  judgment,  and  jus- 
tice in  the  earth:  for  these  things  please  me,  saith  the  Lord.  Jerem.  9 — 23,  24. 

Take  heed  that  you  do  not  your  justice  before  men,  that  you  may  be  seen 
bj  them:  otherwise  you  shall  not  have  a  reward  from  your  Father,  who  is  in 
heaven.    Matth.  6 — 1. 

And  Jesus  said  to  him:  See  thou  tell  no  man:  but  go,  show  thyself  to  the 
priest,  and  offer  the  gift  which  Moses  commanded  for  a  testimony  to  them. 
Ibid.  8—4.     Also  Mark.  1—44. 

It  shall  not  be  so  among  you:  but  wliosoever  will  be  greater  among  you, 
let  him  be  your  minister:  and  he  who  would  be  the  first  among  you,  shall  be 
your  servant.     Matth.  20—26,  27.     See  Mark.  10—43.     Luke.  22—27. 

But  I  seek  not  my  own  glory;  there  is  one  that  seeketh  and  judgeth. 
John.  &— 50.     See  6— 15. 

For  they  loved  the  glory  of  men,  more  than  the  glory  of  Gkni.  Ibid. 
1^—43. 

Paul  and  Barnabas  said:  O  men,  why  do  ye  these  things  ?  We  also  are 
mortals,  men  like  unto  you,  preaching  to  you  to  be  converted  from  the^e  vain 
things  to  the  living  Ood,  who  made  heaven,  and  earth,  and  the  sea,  and  all 
things  that  are  in  them.    Acts.  14 — 14.    See  10 — 26. 


HOPE.  873 

Let  nothing  be  done  through  strife,  nor  by  vain-glory:  but  in  humility, 
let  each  esteem  others  better  than  themselves.     Philip.  2 — 3. 

Nor  sought  we  glory  of  men,  {said  St.  Paul),  neither  of  you, nor  of  others. 
1.  Thess.  2—6.     See  1.  Peter.  5—3. 

And  I  fell  before  his  feet  to  adore  him.  And  he  saith  to  me:  See  thou  do 
it  not:  I  am  thy  fellow-servant,  and  of  thy  brethren  who  have  the  testimony 
of  Jesus.    Adore  God.    Apocal.  19 — 10. 

Honor  to  Whom  Honor  is  Due. 

The  wise  shall  possess  glory:  the  promotion  of  fools  is  disgrace.  Prov. 
3—35. 

As  he  that  casteth  a  stone  into  the  heap  of  Mercury;  so  is  he  that  giveth 
honour  to  a  fool.     Ibid.  26 — 8. 

That  seed  of  men  shall  be  honoured,  which  feareth  God:  but  that  seed 
shaU  be  dishonoured,  which  transgresseth  the  commandments  of  the  Lord. 
EccU.  10—23. 

The  wisdom  of  the  humble  shall  exalt  his  head,  and  shall  make  him  sit  in 
the  midst  of  great  men.     Ibid.  11 — 1. 

A  wise  man  shall  inherit  honour  among  his  people:  and  his  name  shall 
live  for  ever.     Ibid.  37—29. 

Honor  to  he  Preserved. 

Whosoever  shall  glorify  me,  him  will  I  glorify:  but  they  that  despise  me, 
shall  be  despised.     1.  Kings.  2—30. 

Give  not  thy  honour  to  strangers,  and  thy  years  to  the  cruel.     Prov.  5  —9. 

The  fear  of  God  is  the  glory  of  the  rich,  and  of  the  honourable,  and  of 
the  poor:  despise  not  a  just  man  that  is  poor;  and  do  not  magnify  a  sinful 
man  that  is  rich.  *  *  My  son,  keep  thy  soul  in  meekness,  and  give  it  hon- 
our according  to  its  desert.  Who  will  justify  ln'm  that  sinneth  against  his 
own  soul  ?  and  who  will  honour  him  that  dishonoureth  his  own  soul  ?  Eccli. . 
10—25,  26,  and  31,  32. 

Honor  of  God. 

{See  Glory.) 

Honor  of  Parents. 

{See  Parents.) 

Honor  of  Temple  of  God. 

{See  Temple.) 

HOPE. 

Hope  of  the  Just  Founded,  not  on  Temporal  things,  but  on  God  and  his  Prom. 

ises. 


374  HOPE. 

God  said  to  Isaac:  And  I  will  multiply  thy  seed  like  the  stars  of  heaven: 
and  I  will  give  to  thy  posterity  all  these  comitries:  and  in  thy  seed  shall  all 
the  nations  of  the  earth  be  blessed.  Because  Abraham  obeyed  my  voice,  and 
kept  my  precepts  and  commandments,  and  observed  my  ceremonies  and  laws. 
Gen.  26-4,  5.     See  13—3;  18—18;  22—17,  18;  20—14;  48—4;  and  Acts.  3—25. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Gedeon:  The  people  that  are  with  thee  are  many: 
and  Madian  shall  not  be  deUvered  into  their  hands;  lest  Israel  should  glory 
against  me,  and  say:  I  was  deUvered  by  my  own  strength.  *  *  And  the 
Lord  said  to  Gredeon:  The  people  are  still  too  many;  bring  them  to  the  wa- 
ters, and  there  I  wiU  try  them:  and  of  whom  I  shall  say  to  thee.  This  shall  go 
with  thee,  let  him  go:  whom  I  shall  forbid  to  go,  let  him  return.  Judges. 
7 — 2  and  4.     See  whole  Chapter. 

And  the  people  returned  to  the  camp:  and  the  ancients  of  Israel  said: 
Why  hath  the  Lord  defeated  us  to-day  before  the  Philistines  ?  Let  us  fetch 
unto  us  the  ark  of  the  covenant  of  the  Lord  from  Silo,  and  let  it  come  in  the 
midst  of  us,  that  it  may  save  us  from  the  hand  of  our  enemies.  1.  Kings. 
4—3. 

And  David  said  to  the  Philistine:  Thou  comest  to  me  with  a  sword,  and 
with  a  spear,  and  with  a  shield:  but  I  come  to  thee  in  the  name  of  the  Lord 
of  hosts,  the  God  of  the  armies  of  Israel  which  thou  hast  defied  this  day; 
and  the  Lord  will  deliver  thee  into  my  hand;  and  I  will  slay  thee,  and  take 
away  thy  head  from  thee.  Ibid.  17—45,  46.     See  22—3. 

And  a  man  of  God  coming,  said  to  the  king  of  Israel:  Thus  saith  the 
Lord:  Because  the  Syrians  have  said:  The  Lord  is  God  of  the  hills,  but  is  not 
God  of  the  valleys:  I  will  dehver  all  this  great  multitude  into  thy  hand,  and 
you  shall  know  that  I  am  the  Lord.     3.  Kings.  20 — 28. 

Joab  said  to  his  brother  Abinai:  Be  of  good  courage;  and  let  us  behave 
ourselves  manfully  for  our  i)eople,  and  for  the  cities  of  our  God:  and  the  Lord 
will  do  that  which  is  good  in  his  sight.     1.  Paral.  19 — 13.  See  2.  Kings.  10 — 12, 

Azarias  said  to  king  Asa:  Do  you  therefore,  take  courage,  and  let  not 
yovu-  haxids  be  weakened:  for  there  shall  be  a  reward  for  your  work.  2.  Paral. 
15—7. 

At  that  time  Hanani  the  prophet  came  to  Asa  king  of  Juda,  and  said  to 
him:  Because  thou  hast  had  confidence  in  the  king  of  Syria,  and  not  in  the 
Lord  thy  God,  therefore  hath  the  army  of  the  king  of  Syria  escaped  out  of 
thy  hand.     Ibid.  16—7. 

O  our  God,  wilt  not  thou  then  judge  them  ?  as  for  us,  we  have  not 
strength  enough,  to  be  able  to  resist  this  multitude,  which  cometh  violently 
upon  us.  But  as  we  know  not  what  to  do,  we  can  only  turn  our  eyes  to 
thee.     Ibid.  20—12. 

And  they  rose  early  in  the  morning,  and  went  out  through  the  desert  of 
Thecua:  and  as  they  were  marching,  Josaphat  standing  in  the  midst  of  them, 
said:  Hear  me,  ye  men  of  Juda,  and  all  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem:  believe 
in  the  Lord  your  God,  and  you  shall  be  secure:  believe  his  prophets,  and  all 
things  shall  succeed  well.     Ibid.  20 — 20. 

Behave  like  men,  and  take  courage:  be  not  afraid  nor  dismayed  for  the 
king  of  the  Assyrians,nor  for  all  the  multitude  that  is  with  him:  for  there  are 
many  more  with  us  than  with  him.  For  with  him  is  an  arm  of  flesh;  with 
us  the  Lord  our  God,  who  is  our  helper,  and  fighteth  for  us.  And  the  people 
were  encouraged  with  these  words  of  Ezechias  king  of  Juda.     Ibid.  32 — 7,  8, 

Bring  to  pass,  O  Lord,  that  his  pride  may  be  cut  oflF  with  his  own  sword. 


HOPE.  375 

L6t  him  be  caught  in  the  net  of  his  own  eyes  in  my  regard;  and  do  thou  strike 
him  by  the  graces  of  the  words  of  my  hps.  Give  me  constancy  in  my  mind, 
that  I  may  despise  him;  and  fortitude  that  I  may  overthrow  liim.  Judith. 
9—12  to  14. 

Although  he  {Ood)  should  kill  me,  I  will  trust  in  him:  but  yet  I  will  re- 
prove my  ways  in  his  sight.    Job.  13 — 15. 

And  let  them  trust  in  thee  who  know  thy  name:  for  thou  hast  not  for- 
saken them  that  seek  thee,  O  Lotd.  Psalm.  9—11.  See  Psalm.  4 — 6  and 
Psalm.   5—12. 

But  I  have  trusted  in  thy  mercy  (O  Lord).  My  heart  shall  rejoice  in  thy 
salvation:  I  will  sing  to  the  Lord  who  giveth  me  good  things:  yea,  I  will 
sing  to  the  name  of  the  Lord  the  most  High.     Psalm.  12 — 6. 

For  the  Lord  is  in  the  just  generation:  you  have  confounded  the  counsel 
of  the  poor  man,  but  the  Lord  is  his  hope.     Psalm.  13 — 6.     See  Psalm.  17 — 2. 

Some  trust  in  chariots,  and  some  in  horses:  but  we  call  upon  the  name  of 
the  Lord  our  God.     Psalm.  19 — 8. 

In  thee  (Oiord)  have  our  fathers  hoped;  they  have  hoped,  and  thou  hast 
delivered  them.  Psalm.  21 — 5. 

In  thee,  O  my  God,  I  put  my  trust;  let  me  not  be  ashamed.  Neither  let 
my  enemies  laugh  at  me:  for  none  of  them  that  wait  on  thee  shall  be  con- 
founded.    Psalm.  24—2,  3. 

Expect  the  Lord,  do  manfully,  and  let  thy  heart  take  courage,  and  wait 
thou  for  the  Lord.     Psalm.  26—14.     See  Psalm.  27—7. 

Bow  down  thy  ear  to  me:  make  haste  to  deliver  me.  Be  thou  imto  me 
a  God,  a  protector,  and  a  house  of  refuge  to  save  me.  For  thou  art  my 
strength  and  my  refuge;  and  for  thy  name's  sake  thou  wilt  lead  me,  and 
nourish  me.     Psalm.  30 — 3,  4. 

Many  are  the  scourges  of  the  sinner,  but  mercy  shall  encompass  him 
that  hopeth  in  the  Lord.     Psalm.  31 — 10. 

Behold,  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  on  them  that  fear  him:  and  on  them 
that  hope  in  his  mercy.     Psalm.  32 — 18. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  hopeth  in  the  Lord.    Psalm.  33 — 9. 

Trust  in  the  Lord,  and  do  good,  and  dwell  in  the  land,  and  thou  shalt  be 
fed  with  its  riches.    Psalm.  36 — 3. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whose  trust  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord;  and  who  hath 
not  had  regard  to  vanities,  and  lying  follies.     Psalm.  39 — 5. 

Wliy  art  thou  sad,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  dost  thou  ti'ouble  me  ?  Hope  in 
God,  for  I  will  still  give  praise  to  him.     Psalm.  41 — 6. 

In  God  is  my  salvation  and  my  gloiy :  he  is  the  God  of  my  help,  and  my. 
hope  is  in  God.  Trust  in  him  all  ye  congregation  of  people:  pour  out  your 
hearts  before  him:  God  is  our  helper  for  ever.    Psalm.  61 — 8,  9. 

Hear  us,  O  God  our  Saviour,  who  art  the  hope  of  all  the  ends  of  the  earth, 
and  in  the  sea  afar  off.     Psalm.  64 — 6. 

But  it  is  good  for  me  to  adhere  to  my  God,  to  put  my  hope  in  the  Lord 
God.    Psalm.  72—28. 

He  shall  say  to  the  Lord:  thou  art  my  protector,  and  my  refuge:  my 
God,  in  him  will  I  trust.     Psalm.  90 — 2. 

The  house  of  Israel  hath  hoped  in  the  Lord:  he  is  their  helper  and  their 
protector.  The  house  of  Aaron  hath  hoped  in  the  Lord:  he  is  their  helper 
and  their  protector.  They  that  fear  the  Lord  have  hoped  in  the  Lord:  he  is 
their  helper  and  their  protector.     Psalm.  113 — 9  to  11. 


376  HOPE. 

It  is  good  to  confide  in  the  Lord,  Bather  than  to  have  confidence  in  man. 
It  is  good  to  trust  in  the  Lord,rather  than  to  trust  in  princes.  Psalm.  117 — 8,9. 

Because  with  the  Lord  there  is  mercy;  and  with  him  plentiful  redemp- 
tion.    Psahn.  189—6. 

I  cried  to  thee,  O  Lord;  I  said:  Thou  art  my  hope,  my  portion  in  the  land 
of  the  hving.     Psalm.  141 — 6. 

Blessed  is  he  who  hath  the  God  of  Jacob  for  his  helper,  whose  hope  is  in 
the  Lord  his  God:  who  made  heaven  and  ^arth,  the  sea,  and  all  things  that 
are  in  them.     Psalm.  145 — 5,  6. 

Have  confidence  in  the  Lord  with  all  thy  heart;  and  lean  not  upon  thy 
own  prudence.     Prov,  3 — 5. 

He  that  trusteth  in  the  Lord  is  blessed.     Ibid.  16 — 20. 

That  thy  trust  may  be  in  the  Lord,  wherefore  I  have  also  sho^vn  it  to 
thee  this  day.     Ibid.  22—19. 

He  that  boasteth,  and  pufleth  up  himself,  stirreth  up  quarrels:  but  he  that 
trusteth  in  the  Lord,  shall  be  healed.  He  that  trusteth  in  his  own  heart,  is 
a  fool;  but  he  that  walketh  wisely,  he  shall  be  saved.     Ibid.  28 — 25,  26. 

He  that  feareth  man,  shall  quickly  fall:  he  that  trusteth  in  the  Lord,shall 
be  set  on  high.     Ibid.  29 — 25. 

Every  word  of  God  is  fire-tried:  he  is  a  buckler  to  them  that  hope  in  him. 
Ibid.  30—5. 

And  though  in  sight  of  men  they  {the  just)  suffer  torments,  their  hope  is 
full  of  immortality.    Wisdom.  3 — i. 

They  that  trust  in  him  (God),  shall  understand  the  truth:  and  they  that 
are  faithful  in  love  shall  rest  in  him:  for  grace  and  peace  is  to  his  elect.  Ibid. 
3—9. 

Believe  God;  and  he  will  recover  thee;  and  direct  thy  way,  and  trust 
in  him.  Keep  his  fear,  and  grow  old  therein.  *  *  For  who  hath  continued 
in  his  commandment,  and  hath  been  forsaken  ?  or  who  hath  called  upon  him, 
and  he  despised  him  ?    Ecch.  2—6  and  12. 

In  the  blessing  of  Grod  I  also  have  hoped:  and  as  one  that  gathereth  grapes, 
have  I  filled  the  wine-press.     Ibid.  33 — 17. 

You  have  hoped  in  the  Lord  forevermore,  in  the  Lord  Grod  mighty  for 
(.ver.    Isa.  26—4.    See  14— 32. 

Wo  to  you  apostate  children,  saith  the  Lord,  that  you  would  take  counsel, 
and  not  of  me;  and  would  begin  a  web,  and  not  by  my  spirit,  that  you  might 
add  sin  upon  sin.     Ibid.  30 — 1. 

In  silence  and  hope  shall  your  strength  be.    Ibid.  30 — 15. 

Wo  to  them  that  go  down  to  Egypt  for  help,  trusting  in  horses,  and  put- 
ting their  confidence  in  chariots,  because  they  are  many;  and  in  horsemen, 
because  they  are  very  strong;  and  have  not  trusted  in  the  holy  One  of  Israel, 
and  have  not  sought  after  the  Lord.  Ibid.  31 — 1.  See  Micheas.  5—10.  and 
following  verses. 

But  if  thou  wilt  answer  me:  We  tnist  in  the  Lord  our  Grod:  is  it  not  be, 
whose  high  places  and  altars  Ezechias  hath  taken  away,  and  hath  said  to 
Juda  and  Jerusalem:    You  shall  worship  before  this  altar?    Isa.  36 — 7. 

Knowest  thou  not,  or  hast  thou  not  heard  ?  the  Lord  is  the  everlasting 
God,  who  hath  created  the  ends  of  the  earth:  he  shall  not  faint,  nor  labour; 
neither  is  there  any  searching  out  of  his  wisdom.  It  is  he  that  giveth  strength 
to  the  weary,  and  increaseth  force  and  might  to  them  that  are  not.  Youths 
shall  faint  and  labour;  and  young  men  shall  fall  by  infirmity.    But  they  that 


HOPE.  •  877 

hope  in  the  Lord  shall  renew  their  strength;  they  shall  take  wings  as  eagles; 
they  shall  run,  and  not  be  weary;  they  shaU  walk  and  not  faint.  Ibid.  40 — 28 
to  31. 

Trust  not  in  lying  words,  saying:  The  temple  of  the  Lord,  the  temple  of 
the  Lord,  it  is  the  temple  of  the  Lord,    Jerem.  7 — 4. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Let  not  the  wise  man  glory  in  his  wisdom,  and  let 
not  the  strong  man  glory  in  his  strength,  and  let  not  the  rich  man  glory  in  his 
riches:  but  let  him  that  glorieth  glory  in  this  that  he  imderstandeth  and 
knoweth  me,  for  I  am  the  Lord  that  exercise  mercy,  and  judgment,  and  jus- 
tice in  the  earth:  for  these  things  please  me,  saith  the  Lord.     Ibid.  9—23,  24. 

Blessed  be  the  man  that  ti-usteth  in  the  Lord,  and  the  Lord  shaU  be  his 
confidence.     Ibid.  17—7. 

And  I  will  deliver  thee  in  that  day,  saith  the  Lord:  and  thou  shalt  not  be 
given  into  the  hands  of  the  men  whom  thou  fearest:  but  delivering  I  will 
deUver  thee,  and  thou  shalt  not  fall  by  the  sword:  but  thy  Hfe  shall  be  saved 
for  thee,  because  thou  hast  put  thy  trust  in  me,  saith  the  Lord.  Ibid.  39 — 17, 
18. 

The  Lord  is  my  portion,  said  my  soul,  therefore  I  will  wait  for  him. 
Lamentations.  3 — 24. 

Therefore  turn  thou  to  thy  God:  keep  mercy  and  judgment,  and  hope  in 
thy  God  always.     Osee.   12 — 6. 

But  I  will  look  towards  the  Lord:  I  will  wait  for  God  my  Saviour:  my 
God  will  hear  me.     Micheas.  7 — 7. 

The  Lord  is  good,  and  giveth  strength  in  the  day  of  trouble;  and  knoweth 
them  that  hope  in  him.     Nahum.  1 — 7. 

And  Judas  said:  It  is  an  easy  matter  for  many  to  be  shut  up  in  the  hands 
of  a  few:  and  there  is  no  difference  in  the  sight  of  the  God  of  heaven  to  deUver 
with  a  great  multitude,  or  with  a  small  company.  1.  Mach.  3 — 18.  See 
2.  Mach.  15—7. 

And  in  his  name  the  Gentiles  shall  hope.  Matth.  12 — 21.  See  Rom, 
15—12. 

And  the  disciples  were  astonished  at  his  words.  But  Jesus  answering 
again,  saith  to  them:  Children,  how  hard  is  it  for  them  that  trust  in  riches,  to 
enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God!    Mark.  10 — 24. 

For  we  are  saved  by  hope.  But  hope  that  is  seen,  is  not  hope:  For  what 
a  man  seeth,  why  doth  he  hope  for  ?  but  if  we  hope  for  that  which  we  see 
not:  we  wait  for  it  with  patience.     Rom,  8 — 24,  25, 

But  we  had  in  ourselves  the  answer  of  death,  that  we  should  not  trust  in 
ourselves,  but  in  God  who  raiseth  the  dead,  2.  Cor.  1 — 9.  See  verses  7  and 
10;  and  Coloss.  1-27. 

We  give  thanks  to  God  always  for  you  all; — being  mindful  of  the  work  of 
your  faith,  and  labour,  and  charity,  and  of  the  endmlng  of  the  hope  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  before  God  and  our  I'ather.     1.  Thess.  1 — 2,  3. 

Paul,  an  apostle  of  Jesus  Christ,  according  to  the  commandment  of  God 
our  Saviour,  and  Christ  Jesus  our  hope,     1,  Tim.  1 — 1. 

Charge  the  rich  of  this  world  not  to  be  high-minded,  nor  to  hope  in  un- 
certain riches,  but  in  the  living  God  (who  giveth  us  abundantly  all  things  to 
.enjoy.)    Ibid.  6—17. 

But  Christ  as  a  Son  in  his  own  house:  which  house  are  we,  if  we  retain  a 
firm  confidence  and  the  glory  of  hope  unto  the  end.  Hebr.  3 — 6.  See  6 — 11, 
18,  19;  and  10—23. 


S78  ^  HOPE. 

Wherefore,  having  the  loins  of  your  mind  girded,  being  sober,  hope  per- 
fectly for  that  grace  which  is  offered  you  at  the  revelation  of  Jesus  Christ. 
1.  Peter.  1—13. 

Who  through  him  (CJirist)  are  faithful  in  God,  who  raised  him  from  the 
dead,  and  gave  him  glory,  that  your  faith  and  hope  might  be  in  Grod.  Ibid. 
1—21. 

Hope  does  not  Render  tis  Secure;  nor  does  it  Exclude  Fear. 

{See  Fear.) 

The  Hope  of  the  Impious  Vanishes;  and  Vain  are  all  things  in  which  they 

Confide. 

Dost  thou  trust  in  Egypt,  a  staff  of  a  broken  reed,  upon  which  if  a  man 
lean,  it  will  break,  and  go  into  his  hand,  and  pierce  it  ?  so  is  Pharao  king  of 
Egypt,  to  all  that  trust  in  him.    4.  Kings.  18—21.     See  Isa.  36—6. 

Even  so  are  the  ways  of  all  that  forget  God,  and  the  hope  of  the  hypocrite 
shall  perish.    Job.  8—13. 

But  the  eyes  of  the  wicked  shall  decay,  and  the  way  to  escape  shall  fail 
them,  and  their  hope  the  abomination  of  the  soul.     Ibid.  11 — 20. 

This  I  know  from  the  beginning,  since  man  was  placed  upon  the  earth, 
that  the  praise  of  the  wicked  is  short,  and  the  joy  of  the  hypocrite  but  for  a 
moment.     Ibid.  20—4,  5.     See  40—28. 

The  expectation  of  the  just  is  joy:  but  the  hope  of  the  wicked  shall  perish. 
Prov.  10—28. 

For  the  hoi^e  of  the  wicked  is  as  dust,  which  is  blown  away  with  the  wind; 
and  as  a  thin  froth  which  is  dispersed  by  the  storm;  and  as  smoke  that  is 
scattered  abroad  by  the  wind;  and  as  the  remembrance  of  a  guest  of  one  day, 
that  passeth  by.     Wisdom.  5 — 15.     See  3 — 11. 

For  you  have  said:  We  have  entered  into  a  league  with  death;  and  we 
have  made  a  covenant  with  hell.  When  the  overflowing  scourge  shall  pass 
through,  it  shall  not  come  upon  us:  for  we  have  placed  our  hop)e  in  lies:  and 
by  falsehood  we  are  protected.  *  *  And  your  league  with  death  shall  be 
abolished;  and  your  covenant  with  hell  shall  not  stand:  when  the  overflowing 
scourge  shall  pass,  you  shall  be  trodden  down  by  it.    Isa.  28 — 15  and  18. 

Therefore  thus  saith  the  holy  One  of  Israel:  Because  you  have  rejected 
this  word,  and  have  trusted  in  oppression  and  tumult,  and  have  leaned  upon 
it.  *  *  And  the  Lord  will  give  you  spare  bread,  and  short  water;  and  will 
hot  cause  thy  teacher  to  flee  away  from  thee  any  more:  and  thy  eyes  shall  see 
thy  teacher.    Ibid.  30—12  and  20. 

Who  is  the  wise  man,  that  may  imderstand  this,  and  to  whom  the  word 
of  the  mouth  of  the  Lord  may  come  that  he  may  declare  this,  why  the  land 
hath  perished,  and  is  burnt  up  like  a  wilderness,  which  none  passeth  through  ? 
Jerem.  9—12.    See  17— 7. 

Examples  of  Hope  in  Ood. 

He  (Ezechias)  trusted  in  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel:  so  that  after  him  there 
was  none  like  him  among  all  the  kings  of  Juda,  nor  any  of  them  that  were 
before  him.    4.  Kings.  18 — 5. 


HOSPITALITY.  379 

And  the  children  of  Israel  wei  e  brought  down  at  that  time:  and  the  chil- 
dren of  Juda  were  exceedingly  strengthened,  because  they  had  trusted  in  the 
Lord  the  God  of  their  fathers.     2.  Paral.  13—18. 

And  the  Lord  was  with  Josaphat;  because  he  walked  in  the  first  ways  of 
David  his  father,  and  trusted  not  in  Baalim,  but  in  the  God  of  his  father,  and 
walked  in  his  commandments,  and  not  according  to  the  sins  of  Israel.  Ibid. 
17--3,  4. 

Judith  said :  Praise  ye  the  Lord  our  God,  who  hath  not  forsaken  them 
that  hope  in  him.     Judith.  13 — 17.     See  whole  book. 

For  the  example  of  Susanna,  see  Dan.  13—60. 

The  Machabees  brothers  suffered  death  on  account  of  the  great  hope  they 
had  in  Ood.    See  their  wonderful  history.     2.  Mach.  Chap.  7. 

St.  Paul  had  great  hope  in  Ood.    See  Acts.  24 — 15. 

HOSPITALITY. 
Hospitality  Commended. 

Because  the  Lord  your  God  he  is  the  God  of  gods,  and  the  Lord  of  lords, 
a  great  God  and  mighty,  and  terrible,  who  accepteth  no  person,  nor  taketh 
bribes.  He  doeth  judgment  to  the  fatherless  and  widow,  loveth  the  stranger, 
and  giveth  him  food  and  raiment.  And  do  you  therefore  love  strangers; 
because  you  also  were  strangers  in  the  land  of  Egypt.    Deut.  10 — 17  to  19. 

Deal  thy  bread  to  the  hungry;  and  bring  the  needy  and  the  harbourless 
into  thy  house:  when  thou  shalt  see  one  naked,  cover  him  and  despise  not  thy 
own  flesh.     Isa.  58—  7. 

Then  shall  the  king  say  to  them  that  shall  be  on  his  right  hand:  Come,  ye 
blessed  of  my  Father,  possess  the  kingdom  prepared  for  you  from  the  founda- 
tion of  the  world.  For  I  was  hungry,  and  you  gave  me  to  eat:  I  was  thirsty, 
and  you  gave  me  to  drink:  I  was  a  stranger,  and  you  took  me  in;  naked,  and 
you  clothed  me;  sick,  and  you  visited  me:  I  was  in  prison,  and  you  came  to 
me.     Matth.  25— 34  to  36. 

And  he  said  to  him  also  that  had  invited  him:  When  thou  makest  a  din- 
ner or  a  supper,  call  not  thy  friends,  nor  thy  brethren,  nor  thy  kinsmen,  nor 
thy  neighbours  who  are  rich;  lest  they  also  invite  thee  again,  and  a  recom- 
pense be  made  to  thee.  But  when  thou  makest  a  feast,  call  the  poor,  the 
feeble,  the  lame,  and  the  blind.  And  thou  shalt  be  blessed,  because  they  have 
not  wherewdith  to  make  thee  recompense:  for  recompense  shall  be  made  thee 
at  the  resurrection  of  the  just.     Luke.  14 — 12  to  14. 

Communicating  to  the  necessities  of  the  saints:  pursuing  hospitality. 
Hom.  12—13.     See  1.  Tim.  3—3  to  4. 

And  hospitality  do  not  forget;  for  by  this  some,  being  not  aware  of  it,have 
entertained  Angels.     Hebr.  13 — 2.     See  James.  1 — 27. 

Using  hospitality  towards  one  another  without  murmuring.  1.  Peter.  4—9. 

Dearly  beloved,  thou  doest  faithfully  whatsoever  thou  doest  for  the  breth- 
ren, and  that  for  strangers.     3.  John,  verse  5. 

Examples  of  Hospitality. 

The  Angels  receiving  hospitality  from  Abraham,  promised  him  a  son  by 
Sara.    Gen.  Chap.  18. 


380  HOSPITALITY. 

And  he  (Abraham)  said:  Lord,  if  I  have  found  favour  in  thy  sight,  pass 
not  away  from  thy  servant:  but  I  will  fetch  a  little  water, and  wash  ye  yoiu*  feet, 
and  rest  ye  under  the  tree.  And  I  will  set  a  morsel  of  bread,  and  strengthen 
ye  your  heart,  afterwards  you  shall  pass  on:  for  therefore  are  ye  come  aside 
to  yotu*  servant.  And  they  said:  Do  as  thou  hast  spoken.  Abraham  made 
haste  into  the  tent  to  Sara,  and  said  to  her:  Make  haste,  temper  together  three 
measures  of  flour,  and  make  cakes  upon  the  hearth.     Ibid.  18 — 3  to  6. 

Lot  said  to  the  two  Angels,  visiting  Sodom:  I  beseech  you,  my  lords,  timi 
in  to  the  house  of  your  servant,  and  lodge  there:  wash  yom-  feet,  and  in  the 
morning  you  shall  go  on  your  way.  And  they  said:  No,  but  we  wiU  abide  in 
the  street.  He  pressed  them  very  much  to  turn  in  unto  him:  and  when  they 
were  come  in  to  his  house,  he  made  them  a  feast,  and  baked  unleavened 
bread,  and  they  ate.     Ibid.  1 9 — 2,  3. 

Laban  said  to  the  servant  of  Abraham:  Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord: 
why  standest  thou  without  ?  I  have  prepared  the  house,  and  a  place  for  the 
camels.  And  he  brought  him  in  into  his  lodging:  and  he  unharnessed  the  cam- 
els, and  gave  straw  and  hay,  and  water  to  wash  his  feet,  and  the  feet  of  the 
men  that  were  come  with  him.     Ibid.  24 — 31,  32. 

Jethro  gave  hospitality  to  Aloses.     Exod.  2 — 20.     See  Josue.  Chap.  2. 

And  Manue  said  to  the  Angel  of  the  Lord:  I  beseech  thee  to  consent  to 
my  request:  and  let  us  dress  a  kid  for  thee.    Judges.  18—15. 

And  her  husband  followed  her,  willing  to  be  reconciled  with  her,  and  to 
speak  kindly  to  her,  and  to  bring  her  back  with  him,  ha^dng  with  him  a  ser- 
vant and  two  asses:  and  she  received  him,  and  brought  him  into  her  father's 
house.  And  when  his  father-in-law  had  heard  this,  and  had  seen  him,  he  met 
him  with  joy,and  embraced  the  man.  And  the  son-in-law  tarried  in  the  house 
of  his  father-in-law  three  days,  eating  with  him,  and  drinking  familiarly.  Ibid. 
19—3,  4. 

Elias  arose,  and  went  to  Sarephta.  And  when  he  was  come  to  the  gate  of 
the  city,  he  saw  the  widow- woman  gathering  sticks:  and  he  called  her,  and 
said  to  her:  Give  me  a  little  water  in  a  vessel,  that  I  may  drink.  And  when  she 
wsis  going  to  fetch  it,  he  called  after  her.  saying:  Bring  me  also,  I  beseech 
thee,  a  morsel  of  bread  in  thy  hand.     3.  Kings.  17—10,  11. 

And  there  was  a  day  when  Eliseus  passed  by  Sunam:  now  there  was  a 
great  woman  there,  who  detained  him  to  eat  bread:  and  as  he  passed  often 
that  way,  he  turned  into  her  house  to  eat  bread.  4.  Kings.  4—8.  See  Job.  1—4, 

The  stranger  did  not  stay  without;  my  door  was  open  to  the  traveller. 
Job.  31—32. 

Now  it  came  to  pass,as  they  went,that  he  entered  into  a  certain  to\vn:  and 
a  certain  woman,  named  Martha,  received  him  into  her  house.    Luke.  10—38, 

And  when  Jesus  came  to  the  place,  he  looked  up,  and  saw  him,  and  said 
to  him:  Zacheus,  make  haste  and  come  down:  for  to-day  I  must  abide  in  thy 
ho\ise.  And  he  made  haste  and  came  down,  and  received  him  with  joy.  Ibid. 
19—5,  6. 

And  when  she  (Lydia)  was  baptized,  and  her  household,  she  besought  us 
saying:  If  you  have  judged  me  to  be  faithful  to  the  Lord,  came  into  my  house 
and  there  remain.     And  she  constrained  us.     Acts.  16 — 15. 

Now,in  those  places  were  possessions  of  the  chief  man  of  the  island,  named 
Publius;  who  received  us,  and,  for  three  days,  entei-tained  us  courteously. 
Ibid.  28—7. 


HOUSE.  381 

Want  of  Hospitality. 

And  when  Gedeon  was  come  to  the  Jordan,he  passed  over  it  with  the  three 
hundred  men,  that  were  with  him;  who  were  so  weary  tliat  they  could  not 
pursue  after  them  that  fled.  And  he  said  to  the  men  of  Soccoth:  Give,  I  be- 
seech you,  bread  to  the  people  that  is  with  me,  for  they  are  faint:  that  we 
may  pursue  Zebee,  and  Salmana  the  kings  of  Madian.  The  princes  of  Soc- 
coth answered:  Perad venture  the  palms  of  the  hands  of  Zebee  and  Salmana 
are  in  thy  hand;  and  therefore  thou  demandest  that  we  should  give  bread  to 
thy  army.  And  he  said  to  them:  When  the  Lord  therefore  shaU  have  deliv- 
ered Zebee  and  Salmana  into  my  hands,  I  will  thresh  your  flesh  with  the 
thorns  and  briers  of  the  desert.  And  going  up  from  thence,  he  came  to  Phan- 
uel:  and  he  spoke  the  like  things  to  the  men  of  that  place.  And  they  also  an- 
swered him,as  the  men  of  Soccoth  had  answered.  He  said  therefore  to  them 
also:  When  I  shall  return  a  conqueror  in  peace,  1  will  destroy  this  tower.  But 
Zebee  and  Salmana  were  resting  with  all  their  army.  For  fifteen  thousand 
men  were  left  of  all  the  troops  of  the  eastern  people:  and  one  hundred  and 
twenty  thousand  warriors  that  drew  the  sword,  were  slain.  And  Gedeon 
went  up  by  the  way  of  them  that  dwelt  in  tents,  on  the  east  of  Nobe,  and  Jeg- 
baa,  and  smote  the  camp  of  the  enemies,  who  were  secure,  and  suspected  no 
hurt.  And  Zebee  and  Salmana  fled:  and  Gedeon  piu-sued  and  took  them,  all 
their  host  being  put  in  confusion.  And  returning  from  the  battle  before  the 
sun  rising,  he  took  a  boy  of  the  men  of  Soccoth;  and  he  asked  him  the  names 
of  the  princes  and  ancients  of  Soccoth:  and  he  described  unto  him  seventy- 
seven  men.  And  he  came  to  Soccoth,  and  said  to  them:  Behold  Zebee  and 
Salmana,  concerning  whom  you  upbraided  me,  saying:  Peradventure  the 
hands  of  Zebee  and  Salmana  are  in  thy  hands,  and  therefore  thou  demandest 
that  we  should  give  bread  to  the  men  that  are  weary  and  faint.  So  he  took 
the  ancients  of  the  city,  and  thorns  and  briers  of  the  desert;  and  tore  them 
with  the  same,  and  cut  in  pieces  the  men  of  Soccoth.  And  he  demolished  the 
tower  of  Phanuel,  and  slew  the  men  of  the  city.    Judges.  8 — 4  to  17. 

For  they  exercised  a  more  detestable  inhospitality  than  any:  others  indeed 
received  not  strangers  unknown  to  them,  but  these  brought  their  guests  into 
bondage  that  had  deserved  well  of  them  (said  of  the  Egyptians  who  persecuted 
the  Israelites).    Wisdom.  19 — 13. 

HOUSE. 

Eternal  House. 

In  my  Father's  house  there  are  many  mansions.     John.  14 — 2. 

For  we  know  that  if  our  earthly  house  of  this  habitation  be  dissolved,  that 
we  have  a  building  of  God,  a  house  not  made  Avith  hands,  eternal  in  heaven. 
2.  Cor.  5—1. 

Spiritual  House. 

These  things  I  write  to  thee,  hoping  that  I  shall  come  to  thee  shortly.  But 
if  I  tarry  long,  that  thou  mayst  know  how  thou  oughtest  to  behave  thyself 
in  the  house  of  God,  which  is  the  church  of  the  living  God,  the  pillar  and 
ground  of  the  truth.     1.  Tim.  14,  15. 


382  HOUSE. 

Be  you  also  as  living  stones  built  up,  a  spiritual  house,  a  holy  priesthoood, 
to  offer  up  spiritual  sacrifices,  acceptable  to  God  by  Jesus  Christ.  1.  Peter.  2—5. 

And  Moses,  indeed,  was  faithful  in  all  his  house  as  a  servant,  for  a  testi- 
mony of  those  things  which  were  to  be  spoken:  but  Christ  as  a  Son  in  his  own 
house:  which  house  are  we,  if  we  retain  a  firm  confidence  and  the  glory  of 
hope  unto  the  end.     Hebr.  3 — 5,  6. 

Corporal  House. 

For  we  know  that  if  our  earthly  house  of  this  habitation  be  dissolved.that 
we  have  a  building  of  God,  a  house  not  made  with  hands,  eternal  in  heaven. 
2.  Cor.  5—1. 

But  I  think  it  just,  as  long  as  I  am  in  this  tabernacle,  to  stir  you  up  by 
admonition:  being  assured  that  the  putting  off  of  this  my  tabernacle  is  at 
hand,  even  according  as  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  hath  signified  to  me.  2.  Peter. 
1—13,  14. 

House  Well  Constructed. 

Unless  the  Lord  build  the  house,  they  labour  in  vain  that  build  it.  Psalm. 
126—1. 

Prepare  thy  work  without,  and  dihgently  till  thy  ground,  that  afterward 
thou  mayst  buUd  thy  house.     Prov.  24 — 27. 

He  that  buUdeth  his  house  at  other  men's  charges,  is  as  he  that  gathereth 
himself  stones  to  build  in  the  winter.     Eccli.  21—9. 

Wo  to  him  that  bviildeth  up  his  house  by  injustice,  and  his  chambers  not 
in  judgment:  that  wiU  oppress  his  friend  without  cause,  and  will  not  pay  him 
his  wages.  Who  saith:  I  will  build  me  a  wide  house,  and  large  chambers: 
who  openeth  to  himself  windows,  and  n^iketh  roofs  of  cedar,  and  painteth 
them  with  vermiUion.    Jerem.  22 — 13,  14. 

House  Destroyed. 

He  that  troubleth  his  own  house,shall  inherit  the  winds:  and  the  fool  shall 
serve  the  wise.    Prov.  11 — 29. 

The  house  of  the  wicked  shall  be  destroyed:  but  the  tabernacles  of  the 
just  shall  flourish.     Ibid.  14 — 11. 

The  Lord  will  destroy  the  house  of  the  proud.    Ibid.  15—25. 

Better  is  a  dry  morsel  with  joy,  than  a  house  full  of  victims  with  strife. 
Ibid.  17—1. 

By  slothfulness  a  building  shall  be  brought  down:  and  through  the  weak- 
ness of  hands  the  house  shall  drop  though.    Eccles.  10 — 18. 

Injuries  and  wrongs  will  waste  riches:  and  the  house  that  is  very  rich 
shall  be  brought  to  nothing  by  pride:  so  the  substance  of  the  proud  shall  be 
rooted  out.    Eccli.  21 — 5. 

House  Properly  Oovemed. 

The  house  of  the  just  is  very  much  strength:  and  in  the  fruits  of  the 
wicked  in  trouble.    Prov.  15 — 6. 


HUMILITY.  383 

Be  not  as  a  lion  in  thy  house,  terrifying  them  of  thy  household,  and  op- 
pressing them  that  are  under  thee.     Eccli.  4 — 35. 

And  beware  of  thy  own  children;  and  take  heed  of  them  of  thy  house- 
hold.    Ibid.  32—26. 

Give  not  to  son  or  wife,  brother  or  friend,  power  over  thee  while  thou  liv- 
est;  and  give  not  thy  estate  to  another:  lest  thou  repent,  and  thou  entreat  for 
the  same.  As  long  as  thou  livest,  and  hast  breath  in  thee,  let  no  man  change 
thee.  For  it  is  better  that  thy  children  should  ask  of  thee,  than  that  thou  look 
toward  the  hands  of  thy  children.     Ibid.  33  -20  to  22. 

Better  is  the  poor  man's  fare  under  a  roof  of  boards.than  sumptuous  cheer 
abroad  in  another  man's  house.  *  *  It  is  a  miserable  Ufe  to  go  as  a  guest 
from  house  to  house:  for  where  a  man  is  a  stranger,  he  shall  not  deal  confi- 
dently nor  open  his  mouth.  He  shall  entertain  and  feed,  and  give  drink  to 
the  unthankful:  and  moreover  he  shall  hear  bitter  words.  Ibid.  29—28,  30,  31. 

House  built  upon  a  Rock  will  remain  Firm. 

Therefore,  whosover  heareth  these  my  words,  and  doeth  them,  shall  be 
Ukened  to  a  wise  man,  who  buUt  his  house  upon  a  rock.  Matth.  7 — 24.  See 
Luke.  6—48. 

And  I  say  to  thee:  That  thou  art  Peter, and  upon  this  rock  I  wiU  build  my 
church;  and  the  gates  of  hell  shall  not  prevail  against  it.  Matth,  16 — 18.  See 
Psalm.  43—22. 

House  of  Ood. 

(See  Temple.) 

HUMILITY. 

Humility  pleasing  to  God. 

And  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  said  to  her:  Return  to  thy  mistress,  and 
humble  thyself  under  her  hand.     Gen.  16 — 9. 

And  Abraham  answered, and  said:  Seeing  I  have  once  begun,  I  will  speak 
to  my  Lord,  whereas  I  am  dust  and  ashes.     Ibid.  18 — 27. 

Jacob  humbled  himself  before  Esau,  and  thus  appeased  his  anger.  Ibid. 
Chap.  33.     See  Exod.  3—10;  4—14,  and  18—24. 

He  (Oedeon)  answered  and  said:  I  beseech  thee,  my  lord,  wherewith  shall 
I  deUver  Israel  ?  Behold,  my  family  is  the  meanest  in  Manasses,  and  I  am  the 
least  in  my  father's  house.  And  the  Lord  said  to  him:  I  will  be  with  thee: 
and  thou  shalt  cut  off  Madian  as  one  man.    Judges.  6 — 15,  16. 

He  raiseth  up  the  needy  from  the  dust,  and  lifteth  up  the  poor  from  the 
dunghiU:  that  he  may  sit  with  princes,  and  hold  the  throne  of  glory.  For  the 
poles  of  the  earth  are  the  Lord's;  and  upon  them  he  hath  set  the  world. 
1.  Kings.  2—8.     See  2.  Kmgs.  6—16. 

And  David  said  to  Michol:  Before  the  Lord,  who  choose  me  rather  than 
thy  father,  and  than  all  his  house,  and  commanded  me  to  be  ruler  over  the 
people  of  the  Lord  in  Israel,  I  wiU  both  play  and  make  myself  meaner  than  I 
have  done:  and  I  will  be  little  in  my  own  eyes:  and  with  the  handmaids,  of 
whom  thou  speakest,  I  shall  appear  more  glorious.    2.  Eangs.  6 — 21,  22. 


384  HUMILITY, 

And  Semeias  the  prophet  came  to  Roboam,  and  to  the  princes  of  Juda, 
that  were  gathered  together  in  Jerusalem,  fleeing  from  Sesac,  and  he  said  to 
them:  Thus  saith  the  Lord:  You  have  left  me;  and  I  haye  left  you  in  the 
hand  of  Sesac.  And  the  princes  of  Israel,  and  the  king  being  in  a  consterna- 
tion, said:  The  Lord  is  just.  And  when  the  Lord  saw  that  they  were  hum- 
bled,the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  Semeias,  saying:  Because  they  are  humbled, 
I  will  not  destroy  them;  and  I  will  give  them  a  little  help;  and  my  wrath 
3hall  not  fall  upon  Jerusalem  by  the  hand  of  Sesac.     2.  Paral.  12 — 5  to  7. 

And  he  humbled  himself  afterwards,  because  his  heart  had  been  lifted 
up,  both  he  and  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem :  and  therefore  the  wrath  of  the 
Lord  came  not  upon  them  in  the  days  of  Ezechias.     Ibid.  32 — 26. 

But  as  to  the  king  of  Juda  that  sent  you  to  beseech  the  Lord,  thus  shall 
you  say  to  him:  Thus  saith  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel:  Because  thou  hast  heard 
the  words  of  this  book,  and  thy  heart  was  softened,  and  thou  hast  humbled 
thyself  in  the  sight  of  God  for  the  things  that  are  spoken  against  this  plsice, 
and  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem,  and  reverencing  my  face,  hast  rent  thy 
garments,  and  wept  before  me:  I  also  have  heard  thee,  saith  the  Lord.  Ibid. 
34—26,  27.     See  Judith.  4—8,  12  and  13. 

For  thy  power,  O  Lord,  is  not  in  a  multitude,  nor  is  thy  pleasure  in  the 
strength  of  horses;  nor  from  the  beginning  have  the  proud  been  acceptable 
to  thee;  but  the  prayer  of  the  humble  and  the  meek  hath  always  pleased  thee. 
Judith.     9—16.     See  Esther.  14—16,  and  Isa.  37—1. 

For  he  that  hath  been  humbled  shall  be  in  glory:  and  he  that  shall  bow 
down  his  eyes,  shall  be  saved.    Job.  22  —29. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  contrite  heart:  and  he  will  save 
the  humble  pf  spirit.     Psalm.  33 — 19. 

Where  pride  is,  there  also  shall  be  reproach:  but  where  humility  is,  there 
also  ts  wisdom.     Prov.  11 — 2. 

It  is  better  to  be  humbled  with  the  meek,  than  to  divide  spoils  with  the 
proud.     Ibid.  16—19. 

Before  destruction,  the  heart  of  a  man  is  exalted:  and  before  he  be  glori- 
fied, it  is  humbled.     Ibid.  18—12. 

Appear  not  glorious  before  the  king:  and  stand  not  in  the  place  of  great 
men.  For  it  is  better  that  it  should  be  said  to  thee;  Come  up  hither:  than  that 
thou  shouldst  be  humbled  before  the  prince.     Ibid.  25 — 6,  7. 

Humiliation  folio weth  the  proud:  and  glory  shall  uphold  the  humble  of 
spuit.     Ibid.  29—23. 

Humble  thy  spirit  very  much:  for  the  vengeance  on  the  flesh  of  the  un- 
godly is  fire  and  worms.     Eccli.  7 — 19. 

For  thus  saith  the  High  and  the  Eminent  that  inhabiteth  eternity:  and  his 
name  is  Holy,  who  dwelleth  in  the  high  and  holy  place,  and  with  a  contrite 
and  humble  spirit:  to  revive  the  spirit  of  the  humble,  and  to  revive  the  heart 
of  the  contrite.     Isa.  57 — 15. 

My  hand  made  all  these  things,  and  all  these  things  were  made,  saith  the 
Lord.  But  to  whom  shall  I  have  respect,  but  to  him  that  is  poor  and  little, 
and  of  a  contrite  spirit,  and  that  trembleth  at  my  words.     Ibid.  66—2. 

And  Jonas  began  to  enter  into  the  city  one  day's  journey:  and  he  cried, 
and  said:  Yet  forty  days,  and  Ninive  shall  be  destroyed.  And  the  men  of 
Ninive  believed  in  God:  and  they  proclaimed  a  fast,  and  put  on  sackcloth 
from  the  greatest  to  the  least.    Jonas.  3 — 4,  5. 

I,  indeed,  baptize  you  with  water  unto  penance;  but  he  who  is  to  come 


HUMILITY.  885 

after  me,  is  stronger  than  I,  whose  shoes  I  am  not  worthy  to  cany:  he  shall 
baptize  you  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and  with  fire.     Matth.  3 — 11. 

Blessed  are  the  poor  inspirit:  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Ibid. 
5—3. 

And  the  centm*ion  making  answer,  said:  Lord,  I  am  not  worthy  that  thou 
shouldst  enter  under  my  roof:  but  only  say  the  word,  and  my  servant  shall 
be  healed.     Ibid.  8—8. 

Take  up  my  yoke  upon  you,  and  learn  of  me,  because  I  am  meek  and 
humble  of  heart:  and  you  shall  find  rest  to  your  souls.     Ibid.  11 — 29. 

Wliosoever,  therefore,  shall  humble  himself  as  this  little  child,  he  is  the 
greatest  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven.     Ibid.  18 — 4. 

It  shall  not  be  so  among  you:  but  whosoever  will  be  greater  among  you, 
let  him  be  yovir  minister.  Ibid.  20 — 26.  See  Chapter  18;  also  Mark.  10—48, 
and  9— 32;  Luke.  9— 48,  and  22-26;  Philip.  2—7,8. 

Tell  ye  the  daughter  of  Sion:  Behold,  thy  king  comethto  thee,  meek,  and 
sitting  upon  an  ass  and  a  colt,  the  foal  of  her  that  is  used  to  the  yoke.  Matth. 
21—5. 

But  be  not  you  called  Rabbi.  For  one  is  your  master,  and  all  you  are 
brethren.     Ibid.  23    8. 

He  that  is  the  greatest  among  you,  shall  be  your  servant.     Ibid.  23 — 11. 

But  they  held  their  peace:  for  in  the  way  they  had  disputed  among  them- 
selves, which  of  them  should  be  the  greatest.  And  sitting  down,  he  called 
the  twelve,  and  saithto  them:  If  any  man  desire  to  be  first,  he  shall  be  the 
last  of  all,  and  the  servant  of  all.     Mark.  9—33,  34.     See  Luke.  9 — 46. 

Because  he  hath  regarded  the  humility  of  his  handmaid:  for,  behold,  from 
henceforth  all  generations  shall  call  me  blessed.     Luke.  1 — 48. 

I  will  arise,  and  will  go  to  my  father,  and  say  to  him:  Father,  I  have  sin- 
ned against  heaven,  and  before  thee:  I  am  not  now  worthy  to  be  called  thy 
son:  make  me  as  one  of  thy  hired  servants.     Ibid.  15 — 18,  19. 

And  the  publican,  standing  afar  off,  would  not  so  much  as  hft  his  eyes 
towards  heaven:  but  struck  his  breast,  saying:  O  God,  be  merciful  to  me  a 
sinner.     Ibid.  18-13. 

Well:  because  of  unbehef  they  were  broken  off.  But  thou  standest  by 
faith:  be  not  high-minded,  but  fear.  Rom.  11 — 20.  See  12-16;  and  1.  Cor. 
4—6. 

For  I  am  the  least  of  the  apostles,  who  am  not  worthy  to  be  called  an 
apostle,  because  I  persecuted  the  church  of  God.     1.  Cor.  15 — 9. 

Let  nothing  be  done  through  strife,  nor  by  vain-glory:  but  in  humility, 
let  each  esteem  others  better  than  themselves.  Philip.  2 — 3.  See  Hebr. 
11—24. 

Put  ye  on,  therefore,  as  the  elect  of  God,  holy,  and  beloved,  the  bowels  of 
mercy,  benignity,  humihty,  modesty,  patience:  bearing  with  one  another, 
and  forgiving  one  another,  if  any  have  a  complaint  against  another:  even  as 
the  Lord  hath  forgiven  you,  so  do  you  also.     Coloss.  3 — 12,  13. 

But  let  the  brother  of  low  condition  glory  in  his  exaltation:  but  the  rich, 
in  his  being  low,  because  as  the  flower  of  the  grass,  he  shall  pass  away. 
James.  1 — 9,  10. 

In  like  manner,  ye  young  men,  be  subject  to  the  ancients.  And  do  ye  all 
insinuate  humility  one  to  another:  for  God  resisteth  the  proud,  and  giveth 
grace  to  the  humble.     1.  Peter.  5 — 5.     See  Acts.  10—26. 

And  I  fell  before  his  feet  to  adore  him.    And  he  saith  to  me:  See  thou  do 


386  HUSBAND. 

it  not:  I  am  thy  fellow-servant,  and  of  thy  brethren  who  have  the  testimony 
of  Jesus.  Adore  God.  For  the  testimony  of  Jesus  is  the  spirit  of  prophecy. 
Apocal.  19—10.    See  4— 10. 

HUNGER. 

(See  also  Famine.) 

Feeding  the  Hungry. 

(See  also  Alrns.) 

The  Ammonite,  and  the  Moabite  even  after  the  tenth  generation  shall  not 
enter  into  the  church  of  the  Lord  for  ever:  because  they  would  not  meet  you 
with  bread  and  water  in  the  way,  when  you  came  out  of  Egypt.  Deut.  23—3,  4. 
See  Judges.  8 — 5,  and  following  verses. 

Deal  thy  bread  to  the  hungry;  and  bring  the  needy  and  the  harbourless 
into  thy  house:  when  thou  shalt  see  one  naked,  cover  liim  and  despise  not  thy 
own  flesh.  Then  shall  thy  light  break  forth  as  the  morning;  and  thy  health 
shall  speedily  arise;  and  thy  justice  shaU  go  before  thy  face;  and  the  glory  of 
the  Lord  shall  gather  thee  up.     Isa.  58—7,  8.     See  1.  Kings.  21 — 23. 

For  I  was  hungry,  and  you  gave  me  to  eat:  I  was  thirsty,  and  you  gave 
me  to  drink.     Matth.  25—35. 

HUSBAND. 

{See  also  Marriage,  Matrimony,  and  Wife.) 

Duty  and  Authority  of  Husbands. 

To  the  woman  also  he  said:  I  will  multiply  thy  sorrows,  and  thy  concep- 
tions: in  sorrow  shalt  thou  bring  forth  children,  and  thou  shalt  be  under  thy 
husband's  power,  and  he  shall  have  dominion  over  thee.     Gen.  3 — 16. 

If  the  wife  in  the  house  of  her  husband,  hath  bound  herself  by  vow  and 
by  oath,  if  her  husband  hear,  and  hold  his  peace,  and  doth  not  disallow  the 
promise,  she  shaU  accomplish  whatsoever  she  hath  promised.  But  if  forth- 
with he  gainsay  it,  she  shall  not  be  bound  by  the  promise:  because  her  husband 
gainsaid  it,  and  the  Lord  will  be  merciful  to  her.  If  she  vow  and  bind  herself 
by  oath,  to  afflict  her  soul  by  fasting,  or  abstinence  from  other  things,  it  shall 
depend  on  the  will  of  her  husband,  whether  she  slmll  do  it,  or  not  do  it. 
Num.  30—11  to  14.  See  5 — 12  and  following  verses;  also  80 — 7,  8;  and  Deut. 
22—5. 

He  that  hath  found  a  good  wife,  hath  found  a  good  thing,  and  shall  re- 
ceive a  pleasure  from  the  Lord.  He  that  driveth  away  a  good  wife,  driveth 
away  a  good  thing:  but  he  that  keepeth  an  adultress,  is  foolish  and  wicked. 
Prov.  18—22. 

Live  joyfully  with  the  wife  whom  thou  lovest,  all  the  days  of  thy  unsteady 
Ufe,  which  are  given  to  thee  under  the  sun,  all  the  timeof  thy  vanity:  for  this 
is  thy  portion  in  life,  atid  in  thy  labour  wherewith  thou  labourest  under  the 
sun.     Eccles.  9 — 9.     See  Prov.  5 — 18. 

M  thou  hast  a  wife  according  to  thy  soul,  cast  her  not  oflf :  and  to  her  that 
is  hateful,  trust  not  thyself.    EccU.  7 — 28. 


HUSBAND.  ^ 

Now  on  the  seventh  day,  when  the  knig  was  merry,  and  after  very  much 
drinking  was  well  warmed  with  wine,  he  commanded  Maumam,  and  Bazatha, 
and  Harbona,  and  Bagatha,  and  Abgatha,  and  Zethar,  and  Charcas,  the  seven 
eunuchs  that  served  in  his  presence,  to  bring  in  queen  Vasthi  before  the  king, 
with  the  crown  set  upon  her  head,  to  show  her  beauty  to  all  the  people  and 
the  princes:  for  she  was  exceeding  beautiful.  But  she  refused,  and  would  not 
come  at  the  king's  commandment,  which  he  had  signified  to  her  by  the 
eunuchs.  Whereupon  the  king,  being  angry,  and  inflamed  with  a  very  great 
fury,  asked  the  wise  men,  who  according  to  the  custom  of  the  kings,  were 
always  near  his  person,  and  all  he  did  was  by  their  counsel,  who  knew  the 
laws,  and  judgments,  of  their  forefathers:  *  *  What  sentence  ought  to 
pass  upon  Vasthi  the  queen,  who  had  refused  to  obey  the  commandment  of 
king  Assuerus,  which  he  had  sent  to  her  by  the  eunuchs  ?  And  Mamuchan 
answered,  in  the  hearing  of  the  king  and  the  princes:  Queen  Vastlii  hath  not 
only  injured  the  king,  but  also  all  people  and  princes  that  are  in  all  the  prov- 
inces of  king  Assuerus.  For  this  deed  of  the  queen  will  go  abroad  to  all 
women,  so  that  they  will  despise  their  husbands,  and  will  say:  King  Assuerus 
commanded  that  queen  Vasthi  should  come  in  to  him  and  she  would  not. 
And  by  this  example  all  the  wives  of  the  princes  of  the  Persians  and  the 
Medes  will  slight  the  commandments  of  their  husbands:  wherefore  the  king's 
indignation  is  just.  If  it  please  thee,  let  an  edict  go  out  from  thy  presence, 
and  let  it  be  written  according  to  the  law  of  the  Persians  and  of  the  Medes, 
which  must  not  be  altered,  that  Vasthi  come  in  no  more  to  tlie  king;  but  an- 
other that  is  better  than  her,  be  made  queen  in  her  place.  And  let  this  be 
published  through  all  the  provinces  of  thy  empire  (which  is  very  wide)  and 
let  all  wives,  as  well  of  the  greater  as  of  the  lesser,  give  honour  to  their  hus- 
bands. His  counsel  pleased  the  king,  and  the  princes:  and  the  king  did  ac- 
cording to  the  counsel  of  Mamuchan.  And  he  sent  letters  to  all  the  provinces 
of  his  kingdom,  as  every  nation  could  hear  and  read,  in  divers  languages  and 
characters,  that  the  hu^^bands  should  be  rulers  and  masters  in  their  houses: 
and  that  this  should  be  published  to  every  people.  Esther.  1 — 10  to  13  and  15 
to  23. 

Htishands  should  not  Rashly  Put  Away  their  Wives. 

If  a  man  marry  a  wife,  and  afterwards  hate  her,  and  seek  occasions  to 
put  her  away,  laying  to  her  charge  a  very  ill  name,  and  say:  I  took  this 
woman  to  wife,  and  going  in  to  her,  I  found  her  not  a  virgin :  her  father  and 
mother  shall  take  her,  and  shall  bring  with  them  the  tokens  of  her  virginity 
to  the  ancients  of  the  city  that  are  in  the  gate:  and  the  father  shall  say:  t 
gave  my  daughter  unto  this  man  to  wife:  and  because  he  hateth  her,  he  lay- 
eth  to  her  charge  a  very  ill  name,  so  as  to  say:  I  found  not  thy  daughter  a 
virgin:  and  behold,  these  are  the  tokens  of  my  daughter's  virginity.  And 
they  shall  spread  the  cloth  before  the  ancients  of  the  city:  and  the  ancients 
of  that  city  shall  take  that  man,  and  beat  him,  condemning  him  besides  in  a 
hundred  sides  of  silver,  which  he  shall  give  to  the  damsel's  father,  because 
he  hath  defamed  by  a  very  ill  name  a  virgin  of  Israel:  and  he  shall  have  her 
to  wife,  and  may  not  put  her  away  all  the  days  of  his  life.  Deut.  22—13  to  19. 

It  hath  also  been  said.  Whosoever  shall  put  away  his  wife,  let  him  give 
lier  a  bill  of  divorce.     But  I  say  to  you,  that  whosoever  shall  put  away  his 


388  HUSBAND. 

wife,  excepting  for  the  cause  of  fornication,  causeth  her  to  commit  adultery: 
and  whosoever  shall  marry  her  that  is  put  away,committeth  adultery.  Matth. 
5-31,  32. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Jesus  had  ended  these  words,  he  departed 
from  Galilee,  and  came  into  the  confines  of  Judea  beyond  the  Jordan.  And 
great  multitudes  followed  him:  and  he  healed  them  there.  And  the  Pharisees 
came  to  him,  tempting  him,  and  saying:  Is  it  lawful  for  a  man  to  put  away 
his  wife  for  every  cause?  And  he  answered,  and  said  to  them:  Have  ye  not 
read,  that  he  who  made  man  in  the  beginning,  made  them  male  and  female  ? 
And  he  said:  For  this  cause,  shall  a  man  leave  father  and  mother,  and  shall 
cleave  unto  his  wife:  and  they  two  shall  be  in  flesh  one.  Wherefore  they  are  no 
more  two,  but  one  flesh.  What  therefore  God  hath  joined  together,  let  not 
man  put  assunder.  They  say  to  him:  Why  then  did  Moses  command  to  give 
a  biU  of  divorce,  and  to  put  away  ?  He  saith  to  them:  Moses,  because  of  the 
hardness  of  your  hearts,  permitted  you  to  put  away  your  wives:  but  from 
the  beginning  it  was  not  so.  And  I  say  to  you,  Whosoever  shall  put  away  his 
wife,  except  it  be  for  fornication,  and  shall  raajry  another,  committeth  kdul- 
tery :  and  he  who  shall  marry  her  that  is  put  away, committeth  adultery.  Ibid. 
19-1  to  9.    See  Mark.  10—11. 

Every  one  that  putteth  away  his  wife,  and  marrieth  another,  committeth 
adultery;  and  he  that  marrieth  her  that  is  put  away  from  her  husband,  com- 
mitteth adultery.     Luke.  16 — 18. 

To  them,  that  are  married,  not  I,  but  the  Lord  commandeth,  that  the 
wife  depart  not  from  her  husband;  and  if  she  depart,  that  she  remain  un- 
married, or  be  reconciled  to  her  husband.  And  let  not  the  husband  put  away 
his  wife.    1.  Cor.  7—10,  11. 

Husbands  should  Love  their  Wives  and  Live  in  Concord  with  tliem,  while 
Keeping  them  under  Due  Subjection. 

And  you  have  said:  For  what  cause  ?  Because  the  Lord  hath  been  witness 
between  thee,  and  the  wife  of  thy  youth,  whom  thou  hast  despised*:  yet  sbe 
was  thy  partner,  and  the  wife  of  thy  covenant.  Did  not  one  make  her,  and 
she  is  the  residue  of  his  spirit  ?  And  what  doth  one  seek,  but  the  seed  of  God  ? 
Keep  then  your  spirit,  and  despise  not  the  wife  of  thy  youth.  Malach.  2 — 14, 
15. 

So  also  ought  men  to  love  their  wives  as  their  own  bodies.  He  that  lov- 
eth  his  wife,  loveth  himself.  For  no  man  ever  hated  his  own  flesh;  but  nour- 
isheth  and  cherisheth  it,  as  also  Christ  doth  the  church:  for  we  are  members 
Of  his  body,  of  his  flesh,  and  of  his  bones.  For  this  cause  shall  a  man  leave 
his  father  and  mother;  and  shall  adhere  to  his  wife:  and  they  shall  be  two  in 
one  flesh.  This  is  a  great  sacrament:  but  I  si^eak  in  Christ  and  in  the  church. 
Nevertheless  let  every  one  of  you  in  particular  love  his  wife  as  himself:  and 
let  the  wife  reverence  her  husband.  Ephes.  5—28  to  33.  See  1.  Peter.  8—1 
to  8. 

Happy  is  the  husband  of  a  good  wife:  for  the  number  of  his  years  is 
double.  A  virtuous  woman  rejoiceth  her  husband,  and  shall  fulfil  the  years 
of  his  life  in  peace.  A  good  wife  is  a  good  portion;  she  shall  be  given  in  the 
portion  of  them  that  fear  God,  to  a  man  for  his  good  deeds:  rich  or  poor,  if 
his  heart  is  good,  his  countenance  shall  be  cheerful  at  all  times.  Eccli.  26 — 1 
to  4. 


HYPOCEISY.  889 

Be  not  jealous  over  the  wife  of  thy  bosom;  lest  she  show  in  thy  regard 
the  maUce  of  a  wicked  lesson.  Give  not  the  power  of  thy  soul  to  a  woman; 
lest  she  enter  upon  thy  strength,  and  thou  be  confounded.     Ibid.  9—1,  2. 

With  three  things  my  spirit  is  pleased,  which  are  approved  before  God 
and  men:  The  concord  of  brethren,  and  the  love  of  neighbours,  and  man  and 
wife  that  agree  well  together.  Ibid.  25—1,  2.  See  26— 1;  Malach.  2—14,  15; 
and  1.  Cor.  Chap.  7. 

But  I  would  have  you  know,  that  the  head  of  every  man  is  Christ:  and 
the  head  of  the  woman  is  the  man,     1.  Cor.  11—3.     See  verse  10. 

Let  women  be  subject  to  their  husbands,  as  to  the  Lord:  for  the  husband 
is  the  head  of  the  wife;  as  Christ  is  the  head  of  the  church.     Ephes.  5—22,  23. 

Husbands,  love  your  wives,  as  Christ  also  loved  the  church,  and  delivered 
himself  up  for  it.     Ephes.  5—25.     See  verses  28  and  33. 

Husbands,  love  your  wives;  and  be  not  bitter  towards  them.  Coloss. 
3—19.     See  Titus.  2—4. 

Ye  husbands,  Ukewise,  dwelling  with  them  according  to  knowledge,  giving 
honour  to  the  woman  as  to  the  weaker  vessel,  and  as  to  the  co-heirs  of  the 
grace  of  life;  that  your  prayers  be  not  hindered.     1.  Peter.  3—7. 

HUSBANDRY. 

{See  Agriculture.) 

HYPOCEISY. 

{See  also  Dissimulation,  and  Deceit.) 

Amnon,  the  son  of  David,  feigned  sickness,  in  order  to  deceive  Thamar 
whom  he  loved.  2.  Kings.  13 — 5. 

Even  so  are  the  ways  of  all  that  forget  God,  and  the  hope  of  the  hypocrite 
shall  perish.     Job.  8—13. 

And  he  shall  be  my  saviour:  for  no  hypocrite  shall  come  before  his  pres- 
ence.    Ibid.  13-16. 

For  the  congregation  of  the  hypocrite  is  barren,  and  fire  shall  devour  their 
tabernacles,  who  love  to  take  bribes.     Ibid.  15 — 34. 

This  I  know  from  the  beginning,  since  man  was  placed  upon  the  earth, 
that  the  praise  of  the  wicked  is  short,  and  the  joy  of  the  hypocrite  but  for 
a  moment.  If  his  pride  mount  up  even  to  heaven,  and  his  head  touch  the 
clouds:  in  the  end  he  shall  be  destroyed  like  a  dunghill:  and  they  that  had 
seen  him,  shall  say:  Where  is  he?  As  a  dream  that  fleeth  away  he  shall  not  be 
found;  he  shall  pass  as  a  vision  of  the  night:  the  eyes  that  had  seen  him,  shall 
see  him  no  more:  neitlier  shall  his  place  any  more  behold  him.  His  children 
shall  be  oppressed  with  want;  and  his  hands  shall  render  to  him  his  sorrow. 
His  bones  shall  be  filled  with  the  vices  of  his  youth;  and  they  shall  bleep  with 
him  in  the  dust.  For  when  evil  shall  be  sweet  in  his  mouth,  he  will  hide  it 
under  his  tongue.  He  will  spare  it,  and  not  leave  it;  and  will  hide  it  in  his 
throat.     Ibid.     20—4  to  13.     See  whole  Chapter. 

For  what  is  the  hope  of  the  hypocrite,  if  through  covetousness  he  take  by 
violence,  and  God  deliver  not  his  soul.  Will  God  hear  his  cry,  when  distress 
shall  come  upon  him  ?  or  can  he  delight  himself  in  the  Almighty,  and  call  up- 
on God  at  all  times  ?  I  will  teach  you  by  the  hand  of  God,  what  the  Almighty 

25 


890  HYPOCRISY. 

hath;  and  I  will  not  conceal  it.  Behold  you  all  know  it:  and  why  do  you 
speak  vain  things  without  cause  ?  this  is  the  portion  of  a  wicked  man  with 
God,  and  the  inheritance  of  the  violent,  which  they  shall  receive  of  the  Al- 
mighty. If  his  sons  be  multiplied,  they  shall  be  for  the  sword,  and  his  grand- 
sons shall  not  be  filled  with  bread.  They  that  shall  remain  of  him,  shall  be 
buried  in  death,  and  his  widows  shall  not  weep.  If  he  shall  heap  together  sil- 
ver as  earth,  and  prepare  raiment  as  clay:  he  shall  prepare  indeed;  but  the 
just  man  shall  be  clothed  with  it,  and  the  innocent  shall  divide  the  silver. 
He  hath  built  his  house  as  a  moth;  and  as  a  keeper  he  hath  made  a  booth. 
The  rich  man  when  he  shall  sleep  shall  take  away  nothing  with  him:  he 
shall  open  liis  eyes,  and  find  nothing.  Poverty  like  water  shall  take  hold  on 
him,  a  tempest  shall  oppress  him  in  the  night:  a  burning  wind  shall  take  him 
up,  and  caiTy  him  away,  and  as  a  whirlwind  shall  snatch  him  from  his  place. 
And  he  shall  cast  upon  him,  and  shall  not  spare:  out  of  his  hand  he  would 
wilUngly  flee.  He  shall  clasp  his  hands  upon  him,  and  shall  hiss  at  him.  be- 
holding his  place.     Ibid.  27—8  to  23, 

Dissemblers  and  crafty  men  prove  the  wrath  of  God:  neither  shall  they 
cry  when  they  are  bound.  Their  soul  shall  die  in  a  storm,  and  their  Ufe  among 
the  effeminate.     Ibid.  36—13, 14. 

Be  not  incredulous  to  the  fear  of  the  Lord;  and  come  not  to  him  with  a 
double  heart.  Be  not  a  hypocrite  in  the  sight  of  men:  and  let  not  thy  lips  be 
a  stumbling-block  to  thee.     Eccli.  1 — 36,  37. 

And  there  is  one  that  uttereth  an  exact  word  teUing  the  truth.  Tliere  is 
one  that  humbleth  himself  wickedly,  and  his  interior  is  full  of  deceit.  Ibid. 
19—23. 

And  the  Lord  said:  Forasmuch  as  this  people  draw  near  me  with  their 
mouth,  and  with  their  lips  glorify  me,  but  their  heart  is  far  from  me,  and 
they  have  feared  me  with  the  commandment  and  doctrines  of  men.  *  *  Wo 
to  you  that  are  deep  of  heart,  to  hide  your  counsel  from  the  Lord:  and  their 
works  are  in  the  dark:  and  they  say:  Who  seeth  us,  and  who  knoweth  us? 
Isa.  29— 18  and  15. 

Isaias  repreliended  tlie  Jews  for  their  hypocHsy,  showing  them  that  their 
fasting  was  not  acceptable  to  God.     Isa.  Chapter  58.     See  Ezech.  13 — 3. 

For  it  doth  not  become  our  age,  said  he  (Eleazar),  to  dissemble:  whereby 
many  young  persons  might  think  that  Eleazar  at  the  age  of  fourscore  and  ten 
years,  was  gone  over  to  the  life  of  tlie  heathens.     2.  Mach.  6 — 24. 

Therefore,  when  thou  doest  an  alms-deed,  sound  not  a  trumpet  before 
thee,  as  the  hypocrites  do  in  the  synagogues  and  in  the  streets,  that  they 
may  be  honoured  by  men.  Amen  I  say  to  you,  they  have  received  their  re- 
ward.    Matth.  6 — 2. 

'  And  when  you  fast,  be  not,  as  the  hyixMiritea,  sad:  for  they  disfigure  their 
faces,  that  to  men  they  may  appear  fasting.  Amen  I  say  to  you,  they  have 
received  their  reward.     Ibid.  6 — 16. 

Ye  hypocrites,  well  hath  Isaias  prophesied  of  you,  saying:  This  people 
honoureth  me  with  their  lips:  but  their  heart  is  far  from  me.  Ibid.  15  7,  8. 
See  Mark.  7—6;  Isa.  29-13,  and  Matth.  22-18. 

Christ  commanded  that  the  Scribes  and  Pharisees,  who  sat  in  the  chair  of 
Moses,  should  be  heard,  but  that  their  hypocrisy  and  ambition  should  not  be 
imitated.    Matth.  Chap.  23. 

But  wo  to  you,  Scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypocrites;  becaxise  you  shut  the 
kingdom  of  heaven  against  men:  for  you  go  not  in  yourselves;  and  those  that 


HYPOCRISY.  391 

are  going  in,  you  sxiffer  not  to  enter.  "Wo  to  you,  Scribes  and  Pharisees,  hy- 
pocrites; because  you  devour  the  houses  of  widows,  making  long  prayers: 
therefore  you  shall  receive  the  greater  judgment.  Wo  to  you,  Scribes  and 
Pharisees,  hypocrites;  because  you  go  round  about  sea  and  land  to  make  one 
proselyte:  and  when  he  is  made, you  make  him  the  child  of  hell  two-fold  more 
than  yourselves.  *  *  Wo  to  you,  Scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypocrites;  who 
pay  tithe  of  mint,  and  anise,  and  cummin,  and  have  let  alone  the  weightier 
things  of  the  law,  judgment,  and  mercy,  and  faith.  These  things  you  ought 
to  have  done,  and  not  to  leave  those  others  undone.  Blind  guides,  who  strain 
out  a  gnat,  and  swallow  a  camel.  Wo  to  you.  Scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypo- 
crites; because  you  make  clean  the  outside  of  the  cup  and  of  the  dish:  but 
within  you  are  full  of  extortion  and  uncleanness.  Thou  blind  Pharisee,  first 
make  clean  the  inside  of  the  cup  and  of  the  dish,  that  the  outside  may  become 
clean.  Wo  to  you.  Scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypocrites;  because  you  are  like  to 
whited  sepulchres,  which  outwardly  appear  to  men  beautiful,  but  within  are 
full  of  dead  men's  bones,  and  of  all  filthiness:  so  you  also  outwardly  indeed 
appear  to  men  just:  but  within  you  are  full  of  hypocrisy  and  iniquity.  Wo  to 
you.  Scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypocrites;  who  build  the  sepulchres  of  the  proph- 
ets, and  adorn  the  monuments  of  the  just.  Ibid.  23 — 13  to  15,  and  23  to 
29. 

Wo  to  you,  because  you  are  as  sepulchres  that  appear  not,  and  men  that 
walk  over  them  are  not  aware.     Luke.  11 — 44.     See  Galat.  2 — 13. 

Beware  ye  of  the  leaven  of  the  Pharisees,  which  is  hypocrisy.  Luke. 
12—1. 

The  Pharisee  standing,  prayed  thus  with  himself:  O  God,  I  give  thee  thanks 
that  I  am  not  as  the  rest  of  men,  extortioners,  unjust,  adulterers,  nor  such  as 
this  publican.  I  fast  twice  in  the  week:  I  give  tithes  of  all  that  I  possess. 
Ibid.  18—11,  12. 

But  a  certain  man.  named  Ananias,  with  Saphira  his  wife,  sold  a  field, 
and  by  fraud  kept  part  of  the  price  of  the  field,  his  wife  being  conscious  of  it; 
and  bringing  a  certain  part  of  it,  laid  it  at  the  feet  of  the  apostles.  But  Peter 
said:  Ananias,  why  hath  Satan  tempted  thy  heart,  that  thovi  shouldst  lie  to 
the  Holy  Ghost,  and  by  fraud  keep  part  of  the  price  of  the  field  ?  Whilst  it  re- 
mained, did  it  not  remain  to  thee?  and  being  sold,  was  it  not  in  thy  power  ? 
Why  hast  thou  conceived  this  thing  in  thy  heart?  Thou  hast  not  lied  to  men, 
but  to  God.  And  Ananias  hearing  these  words,  fell  down,  and  gave  up  the 
ghost.  And  great  fear  came  upon  all  that  heard  it.  Acts.  5—1  to  5.  See 
2.  Tim.  3— 12  to  5. 

Wherefore,  laying  aside  all  malice,  and  all  guile,  and  dissimulations,  and 
envies,  and  all  detractions,  as  new-born  infants,  desire  the  rational  milk  with- 
out guile;  that  thereby  you  may  grow  unto  salvation.     1.  Peter.  2—1,  2. 

Therefore  the  Lord  shall  have  no  joy  in  their  j-oung  men:  neither  shall  he 
have  mercy  on  their  fatherless  and  widows:  for  every  one  is  a  hypocrite  and 
wicked,  and  every  mouth  hath  spoken  folly.  For  all  this  his  indignation  is 
not  turned  away;  but  his  hand  is  stretched  out  still.     Isa.  9-^17. 

Depart  fi'om  me,  come  not  near  me,  because  thou  art  unclean:  these  shall 
be  smoke  in  my  anger,  a  fire  burning  all  the  day.     Ibid.  65—5. 

And  all  their  works  they  do  for  to  be  seen  of  men:  For  they  make  their 
phylacteries  broad,  and  enlarge  their  fringes.  Matth.  23 — 5.  See  verses  27 
and  28. 

And  he  said  to  them:  You  are  they  who  justify  yourselves  before  men: 


393  IDLENESS. 

but  God  knoweth  j^our  hearts:  for  that  which  is  high  to  men  is  an  abomina- 
tion before  God.     Luke.  16 — 15. 

Satan  himself  transformeth  himself  into  an  angel  of  light.  Therefore  it 
is  no  great  thmg  if  his  ministers  be  transformed  as  the  ministers  of  justice; 
whose  end  shall  be  according   to  their  works.     2.  Cor.  11—14,  15. 

Punishment  of  Hypocrisy. 

Even  so  are  the  ways  of  all  that  forget  God, and  the  hope  of  the  hypocrite 
shall  perish:  his  folly  shall  not  please  him,  and  his  trust  shall  be  like  the  spi- 
der's web.    Job.  8 — 13,  14. 

And  he  shall  be  my  saviour:  for  no  hypocrite  shall  come  before  his  pres- 
ence.    Ibid.  13 — 16. 

The  joy  of  the  hj'pocrite  (is)  but  for  a  moment.  If  his  pride  mount  up  even 
to  heaven,  and  his  head  touch  the  clouds:  in  the  end  he  shaU  be  destroyed  like 
a  dunghiU:  and  they  that  had  seen  him,  shall  say:  Where  is  he?  Ibid.  20 — 5 
to  7. 

For  what  is  the  hope  of  the  hypocrite,  if  through  covetousness  he  takes 
by  violence,  and  God  deliver  not  his  soul.  Will  God  hear  his  crj^  when  dis- 
tress shall  come  upon  him  ?    Ibid.  27—8,  9. 

I  saw  the  wicked  buried;  who  also  when  they  were  yet  living  were  in  the 
holy  place,  and  were  praised  in  the  city  as  men  of  just  works:  but  this  also  is 
vanity.     Eccles.  8 — 10. 

A  heart  that  goeth  two  waj's  shall  not  have  success:  and  the  perverse  of 
heart  shall  be  scandalized  therein.    EccU.  3—28.    See  Matth.  24—51. 

IDLENESS. 

{See  also  Negligence,  and  Slothfulness.) 

Idleness  to  he  avoided,  because  conducive  to  vice.  Adam  was  commanded 
hy  Ood  to  work  in  paradise,  but  he  was  negligent,  and  sinned.    Gen.  2 — 15. 

The  Israelites,  as  long  as  they  were  occupit^d  loith  labor  in  Egypt,  are  not 
said  to  have  done  evil;  but  when  they  began  to  eat  and  drink  and  rise  up  to  play, 
they  fell  into  idolatry.    Exod.  32— 6. 

Samson  spent  many  days  in  idleness  with  Dalila;  but  he  lost  his  strength, 
his  liberty  and  his  life.  Judges.  Chap.  16.  See  18—27;  and  2.  Kings.  Chap. 
11. 

Solomon,  whilst  occupied  in  building  the  temple,  led  an  innocent  life;  but 
after  he  had  ceased  from  his  labors  and  begun  to  lead  an  idle  life,  he  was  cap- 
turedby  the  love  of  women,  and  fell  into  idolatry.    3.  Kmgs.  Chap.  6  and  11. 

Go  to  the  ant,  O  sluggard,  and  consider  her  ways,  and  leai-n  wisdom: 
which,  although  she  hath  no  guide,  nor  master,  nor  captain,  provideth  her 
meat  for  herself  in  the  summer,  and  gathereth  her  food  in  the  harvest.  How 
long  ynlt  thou  sdeep,  O  sluggard  ?  when  wilt  thou  rise  out  of  thy  sleep  ?  thou  wilt 
sleep  a  little,  thou  wilt  slumber  a  little,  thou  wilt  fold  thy  hands  a  little  to 
sleep:  and  want  shall  come  upon  thee,  as  a  traveller,  and  ixjverty  as  a  man 
armed.  But  if  thou  be  dUigent,  thy  hfu-vQst  shall  come  as  a  fountain;  and 
want  shall  flee  fax  from  thee.     Pro  v.  6  -6  to  1 1 . 

The  slothful  hand  hath  wrought  poverty:  but  the  hand  of  the  industrious 
getteth  riches.    *    *    As  vinegar  to  the  teeth,  and  smoke  to  the  eyes,  so  is  the 


IDOLATRY.  393 

sluggard  to  them  that  sent  him.     Ibid.  10 — 4  and  26. 

He  that  tilleth  his  land  shall  be  satisfied  with  bread:  but  he  thatpursueth 
idleness  is  very  foolish.  He  that  is  delighted  in  passing  his  time  over  wine, 
leaveth  a  reproach  in  his  strongholds.     Ibid.  13 — 11.     See  also  19 — 15. 

Where  there  are  no  oxen,  the  crib  is  empty:  but  where  there  is  much 
corn,  there  the  strength  of  the  ox  is  manifest.     Ibid.  14 — 4. 

Because  of  the  cold  the  sluggard  would  not  plough:  he  shall  beg  therefore 
in  the  summer,  and  it  shall  not  be  given  him.     Ibid.  20 — 4. 

He  that  tilleth  his  ground,  shall  be  filled  with  bread:  but  he  that  f olloweth 
idleness,  shall  be  filled  with  poverty.     Ibid.  28 — 19. 

She  {the  wise  woman)  hath  looked  well  to  the  paths  of  her  house,  and  hath 
not  eaten  her  bread  idle.     Ibid.  31—27. 

In  the  morning  sow  thy  seed,  and  in  the  evening  let  not  thy  hand  cease: 
for  thou  knowest  not  which  may  rather  spring  up,  this  or  that:  and  if  both 
together,  it  shall  be  the  better.     Eccles.  11—6.     See  Eccli.  20—30. 

Idleness  hath  taught  much  evil.     Eccli.  33—29.     See  Ezech.  16 — 49. 

Whilst  all  the  others  in  the  ship  were  occupied  in  labor  to  avoid  shipwreck, 
or  praying  to  God,  Jonas  slept;  hence  he  was  thrown  overboard  to  the  fishes. 
Jonas.  Chap.  1. 

The  unclean  spirit  finds  the  house  empty:  then  he  goeth,  and  taketh  with 
him  seven  other  spirits  more  wicked  than  himself;  and  they  enter  in  and 
dwell  there:  and  the  last  state  of  that  man  is  made  worse  than  the  first.  So 
shall  it  be  also  to  this  wicked  generation.     Matth.  12 — 45. 

But  while  men  were  asleep,  his  enemy  came,  and  oversowed  cockle 
among  the  wheat;  and  went  his  way.     Ibid.  13 — 25. 

When  th^master  of  a  family  went  out  and  found  men  idle  in  the  market- 
place, he  sent  them  to  work.     Ibid.  20 — 3.     See  also  25 — 12  and  30. 

Why  stand  ye  here  all  the  day  idle  ?    Ibid.  20—6. 

Give  not  place  to  the  devil.  Let  him  that  stole,  steal  now  no  more:  but 
rather  let  him  labour,  working  with  his  hands  that  which  is  good,  that  he  may 
have  to  give  to  him  who  is  in  need.     Ephes.  4—27,  28. 

For  indeed  you  do  it  towards  all  the  brethren  in  all  Macedonia.  But  we 
entreat  you,  brethren,  that  you  abound  more:  and  that  you  use  your 
endeavour  to  be  quiet,  and  that  you  do  your  own  business,  and  work  with 
your  own  hands,  as  we  commanded  you;  and  that  you  walk  honestly  towards 
them  that  are  without;  and  that  you  want  nothing  of  any  man's,  1.  Thess. 
4—10,  :i. 

If  any  man  will  not  work,  neither  let  him  eat.  2.  Thess.  3 — 10.  See 
verse  11. 

St.  Paul  advises  Timothy  to  avoid  those  loidows  who,  being  idle,  learn  to 
go  about  from  house  to  house;  not  only  idle,  but  tattlers  also,  and  inquisitive, 
speaking  things  which  they  ought  not.     1.  Tim.  5 — 13. 

And  let  ovir  men  also  learn  to  excel  in  good  works  for  necessary  uses: 
that  they  be  not  unfruitful.     Titus.  3 — 14. 

IDOLATRY. 

Idolati-y  Prohibited. 

You  shall  not  make  gods  of  silver,  nor  shall  you  make  to  yourselves  gods 
of  gold.  Exod.  20—23.     See  Levit.  16—1. 


394  IDOLATRY. 

Thou  shalt  not  adore  their  gods,  nor  serve  them.  Thou  shalt  not  do  their 
works,  but  shalt  destroy  them,  and  break  their  statues.     Exod.  23  —24. 

Adore  not  any  strange  god.  The  Lord  his  name  is  Jealous;  he  is  a  jeal- 
ous God.    Ibid.  34—14. 

Tiirn  ye  not  to  idols,  nor  make  to  yourselves  molten  gods.  I  am  the  Lord 
your  God.     Levit.  19 — 4. 

Keep  therefore  your  souls  carefully.  You  saw  not  any  similitude  in  the 
day  that  the  Lord  God  spoke  to  you  in  Horeb  from  the  midst  of  the  fire:  lest 
perhaps  being  deceived  you  might  make  you  a  graven  similitude,  or  image  of 
male  or  female,  the  similitude  of  any  beasts,  that  are  upon  the  earth,  or  of 
birds,  that  fly  under  heaven,  or  of  creeping  things,  tnat  move  on  the  earth,  or 
of  fishes,  that  abide  in  the  waters  under  the  earth:  lest  perhaps  lifting  up  thy 
eyes  to  heaven,  thou  see  the  sun  and  the  moon,  and  all  the  stars  of  heaven, 
and  being  deceived  by  error  thou  adore  and  serve  them,  which  the  Lord  thy 
God  created  for  the  service  of  all  the  nations,  that  are  under  heaven.  Deut. 
4—15  to  19.     See  Exod.  2—4,  and  34—17. 

Thou  shalt  plant  no  grove,  nor  any  tree  near  the  altar  of  the  Lord  thy 
God:  neither  shalt  thou  make  nor  set  up  to  thyself  a  statue;  which  things  the 
Lord  thy  God- hateth.     Ibid.  16—21,22.     See  Ezech.  Chap.  23. 

And  Gideon  made  an  ephod  thereof,  and  put  it  in  his  city  Ephra.  And 
all  Israel  committed  fornication  with  it:  and  it  became  a  ruin  to  Gedeon,  and 
to  all  his  house.    Judges.  8 — 27. 

Note: — An  epJiod.  A  priestly  garment;  which  Gedeon  made  with  a  good 
design;  but  the  IsraeUtes,  after  his  death  abused  it  by  making  it  an  instru- 
ment of  their  idolatrous  worship. 

Hear,  O  my  people,  and  I  will  testify  to  thee:  O  Israel^ if  thou  wilt 
hearken  to  me,  there  shall  be  no  new  god  in  thee:  neither  shalt  thou  adore  a 
strange  god.     Psalm.  80—9,  10. 

For  all  the  gods  of  the  Gentiles  are  devils:  but  the  Lord  made  the  heavens. 
Psalm.  95—5. 

To  whom  then  have  you  likened  God  ?  or  what  image  will  you  make  for 
him  ?  hath  the  workman  cast  a  graven  utatue?  or  hath  the  goldsmith  formed 
it  with  gold,  or  the  silversmith  with  plates  of  silver?    Isa.  40—18,  19. 

Neither  become  ye  idolaters.    1.  Cor.  10—7. 

Vanity  of  Idolatry. 

And  Josue  the  son  of  Nun,  the  servant  of  the  Lord,  died,  being  a  hundred 
and  ten  years  old.  *  *  And  the  children  of  Israel  did  evil  in  the  sight  of 
the  Lord:  and  they  served  Baalim.  And  they  left  the  Lord  the  God  of  their 
fathers,  who  had  brought  them  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt:  and  they  followed 
strange  gods,  and  the  gods  of  the  people  that  dwelt  round  about  them:  and 
they  adored  them;  and  they  provoked  the  Lord  to  anger,  forsaking  him,and 
serving  Baal  and  Astaroth.  And  the  Lord  being  angry  against  Israel,  dehv- 
ered  them  into  the  hands  of  plunderers.    Judges.  2 — 8,  and  11  to  14. 

Are  you  the  avengers  of  Baal,  that  you  fight  for  him  ?  If  he  be  a  god,  let 
him  revenge  himself  on  him  that  hatli  cast  down  his  altai-.     Ibid.  6—31. 

And  when  he  (Solomon)  was  now  old,  his  heart  was  turned  away  by  wo- 
men to  follow  strange  gods:  and  his  heart  was  not  perfect  with  the  Lord  his 
god,  as  was  the  heart  of  David  his  fatMer.    3.  Kings.  11 — i. 

And  finding  out  a  device,  he  (Jeroboam)  made  two  golden  calves,  and 


IDOLATRY.  39Sr 

said  to  them:  Go  ye  up  no  more  to  Jerusalem:  Behold  thy  gods,  O  Israel, whc 
brought  thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt.     Ibid.  12—28. 

Nor  was  it  enough  for  him  (Achab)  to  walk  in  the  sins  of  Jeroboam  the 
son  of  Nabat:  but  he  also  took  to  wife  Jezabel  daughter  of  Ethbaal  king  of 
the  Sidonians.  And  he  went,  and  served  Baal,  and  adored  him.  And  he  set 
up  an  altar  for  Baal  in  the  temple  of  Baal,  which  he  had  built  in  Samaria: 
and  he  planted  a  grove:  and  Achab  did  more  to  provoke  the  Lord  the  God  of 
Israel,  than  all  the  kings  of  Israel  that  were  before  him.  Ibid.  16 — 31  to  33. 
See  4.  Kings.  Chapters  16  and  17. 

And  he  {Manasses,  King  of  Jtida)  turned,  and  built  up  the  high  places 
which  Ezechias  his  father  had  destroyed:  and  he  set  up  altars  to  Baal,  and 
made  groves, as  Achab  the  king  of  Israel  had  done:  and  he  adored  all  the  host 
of  heaven,  and  served  them.     4.  Kings.     21—3. 

But  unhappy  are  they,and  their  hope  is  among  the  dead, who  have  called 
gods  the  works  of  the  hands  of  men,  gold  ^nd  silver,  the  inventions  of  art,  and 
the  resemblances  of  beasts,  or  an  unprofitable  stone,  the  work  of  an  ancient 
hand.  *  *  And  then  maketh  a  prayer  to  it,  inquiring  concerning  his  sub- 
stance, and  his  children,  or  his  marriage.  And  he  is  not  ashamed  to  speak  to 
that  which  hath  no  life:  and  for  health  he  maketh  supplication  to  the  weak; 
and  for  life  prayeth  to  that  which  is  dead;  and  for  help  calleth  upon  that  which 
is  profitable:  and  for  a  good  journey  he  petitioneth  him  that  cannot  walk: 
and  for  getting,  and  for  working,  and  for  the  event  of  all  things,  he  asketh 
him  that  is  unable  to  do  anything.    Wisdom.  13 — 10,  and  17  to  19. 

For  the  worship  of  abominable  idols  is  the  cause,  and  the  beginning  and 
end  of  all  evil.  For  either  thej^  are  mad  when  they  are  merry,  or  they  proph- 
esy lies;  or  they  live  unjustly,  or  easily  forswear  themselves.  *  *  But  for 
two  things  they  shall  be  justly  punished,  because  they  have  thought  not  weU 
of  God,  giving  heed  to  idols,  aad  have  sworn  unjustly,  in  guile  despising  jus- 
tice.    Ibid.  14—27,  28  and  30. 

Fear  ye  not;  neither  be  ye  troubled,  from  that  time  I  have  made  thee  to 
hear,  and  have  declared:  you  are  my  witnesses.  Is  there  a  God  besides  me,  a 
maker,  whom  I  have  not  known  ?  The  makers  of  idols  are  all  of  them  nothing; 
and  their  best  beloved  things  shall  not  profit  them.     They  are  their  witnesses,  ■ 
that  they  do  not  see,  nor  understand,  that  they  maybe  ashamed.  Isa.  44 — 8,  9. 

To  whom  have  you  likened  me  and  made  me  equal,  and  compared  me  and 
made  me  like  ?  You  that  contribute  gold  out  of  the  bag,  and  weigh  out  silver 
in  the  scales;  and  hire  a  goldsmith  to  make  a  god:  and  they  fall  down,  and 
worship.  They  bear  him  on  their  shoulders,  and  carry  him,  and  set  him  in 
his  place:  and  he  shall  stand,  and  shall  not  stir  out  of  his  place.  Yea,  when 
they  shall  cry  also  unto  him,  he  shaU  not  hear:  he  shall  not  save  them 
from  tribulation.  Eemember  this,  and  be  ashamed:  return,  ye  transgi-essors, 
to  the  heart.  Remember  the  former  age;  for  I  am  God,  and  there  is  no  God 
beside,  neither  is  there  the  like  to  me.     Ibid.  46—5  to  9.    See  Baruch.  Chap.  6. 

Nabuchodonosor  made  a  statue  of  gold,  set  it  up  in  the  plain  Dura,  and 
commanded  that  all  shoidd  worship  it.     Dan.  3 — 1. 

Then  the  princes,  and  the  governors  craftily  suggested  to  the  king,  and 
spoke  thus  unto  him:  King  Darius,  live  forever:  all  the  princes  of  the  king- 
dom, the  magistrates,  and  governors,  the  senators  and  judges  have  consulted 
together,  that  an  imperial  decree,  and  an  edict  be  published:  that  whosoever 
shall  ask  any  petition  of  any  God,or  man,  for  thirtj'  days,  but  of  thee,  O  king, 
shall  be  cast  into  the  den  of  the  lions.     Ibid.  6 — 6,  7. 


396  IDOLATEY. 

Now  the  Babylonians  had  an  idol  called  Bel:  and  there  were  spent  upon 
him  eveiy  day  twelve  gi-eat  measures  of  fine  flour,  and  forty  sheep,  and  sixty 
vessels  of  wine.  The  king  also  worshipped  him,  and  went  every  day  to  adore 
him:  But  Daniel  adored  his  God.  And  the  king  said  to  him:  Why  dost  thou 
not  adore  Bel  ?  And  he  answered,  and  said  to  him:  Because  I  do  not  worship 
idols  made  with  hands,  but  the  living  God,  that  created. heaven  and  earth,and 
hath  power  over  all  flesh.  *  *  And  there  was  a  great  dragon  in  that  place; 
and  the  Babylonians  worehipjjed  him.  And  the  king  said  to  Daniel:  Behold, 
thou  canst  not  say  now,  that  this  is  not  a  living  God:  adore  him  therefore. 
And  Daniel  said:  I  adore  the  Lord  my  God:  for  he  is  the  living  God:  but  that 
is  no  living  God.     Ibid.  14—2  to  4,  and  22  to  24. 

Antiochus  commanded  idols  to  be  adored,  altars  and  temples  to  be  built, 
and  sivine's  flesh  to  be  immolated.     1.  Mach,  1 — 50.  51. 

Now  whilst  Paul  waited  for  them  at  Athens,  his  spirit  was  excited  within 
him,  seeing  the  city  given  up  to  idolatry.    Acts.  17 — 16. 

Little  children,  keep  yourselves  from  idols.    Amen.  1.  John.  5—21. 

Punishment  of  Idolatry. 

If  you  shall  beget  sons  and  grandsons,  and  abide  in  the  land,  and  being 
deceived  make  to  yovirselves  any  simihtude,  committing  evil  before  the  Lord 
your  God,  to  provoke  him  to  wrath:  I  call  this  day  heaven  and  earth  to  wit- 
ness, that  you  shall  quickly  perish  out  of  the  land,  which,  when  you  have 
passed  over  the  Jordan,  you  shall  possess.  You  shall  not  dwell  therein  long, 
but  the  Lord  will  destroy  you.    Deut.  4 — 25,  26. 

If  thy  brother  the  son  of  thy  mother,  or  thy  son,  or  daughter,  or  thy  wife 
that  is  in  thy  bosom,  or  thy  friend,  whom  thou  lovest  as  thy  own  soul, would 
persuade  thee  secretly,  saying:  Let  us  go, and  serve  strange  gods,  which  thou 
knowest  not,  nor  thy  fathers,  of  aU  the  nations  round  about,  that  are  near  or 
afar  off,  from  one  end  of  the  earth  to  the  other,  consent  not  to  him;  hear  him 
not;  neither  let  thy  eye  spare  him  to  pity  and  conceal  him:  but  thou  shalt 
presently  put  him  to  death.  Let  thy  hand  be  first  upon  him,  and  afterwards 
the  hands  of  all  the  people.  "With  stones  shall  he  be  stoned  to  death,  because 
he  would  have  withdrawn  thee  from  th#  Lord  thy  God,  who  brought  thee  out 
of  the  land  of  Egypt,  from  the  house  of  bondage:  that  all  Israel  hearixig  may 
fear,  and  may  do  no  more  any  thing  like  this.  If  in  one  of  thy  cities,  which 
the  Lord  thy  God  shall  give  thee  to  dwell  in,  thou  hear  some  say:  Children  of 
Belial  are  gone  out  of  the  midst  of  thee,  and  have  withdra>vn  the  inhabitants 
of  their  city,  and  have  said:  Let  us  go,  and  serve  strange  gods  which  you 
know  not:  inquire  carefully  and  diligently,  the  truth  of  the  thing  by  looking 
well  into  it:  and  if  thou  find  that  which  is  said  to  be  certain,  and  that  this 
abomination  hath  been  really  committed,  thou  shalt  forthwith  kill  the  inhabi- 
tants of  that  city  with  the  edge  of  the  sword,and  shalt  destroy  it  and  all  things 
that  are  in  it.  even  the  cattle.  And  all  the  household  goods  that  are  there, 
thou  shalt  gather  together  in  the  midst  of  the  streets  thereof,  and  shalt  bum 
them  with  the  city  itself,  so  as  to  consiune  all  for  the  Lord  thy  God.  and  that 
it  be  a  heap  for  ever:  it  shall  be  built  no  more.  And  there  shall  nothing  of 
that  anathema  stick  to  thy  hand:  that  the  Lord  may  turn  from  tlie  wrath  of 
his  fury,  and  may  have  mercy  on  thee,  and  multiply  thee  as  he  swore  to  thy 
fathers.    Ibid.  13—6  to  17. 

Cursed  be  the  man  that  maketh  a  graven  and  molten  thing,  the  abomina- 


IGNORANCE.  *  397 

tion  of  the  Lord,  the  work  of  the  hands  of  artificers,  and  shall  put  it  in  a  se- 
cret place:  and  all  the  people  shall  answer,  and  say:  Amen.     Ibid.  27 — 15. 

Let  them  be  all  confounded  that  adore  graven  things,  and  that  glory  in 
their  idols.     Psalm.  96—7. 

They  are  turned  back:  let  them  be  greatly  confounded,  that  trust  in  a 
graven  thing,  that  say  to  a  molten  thing:  You  are  our  gods.     Isa.  43—17. 

Pass  over  to  the  isles  of  Cethim,  and  see:  and  send  into  Cedar,  and  con- 
sider diligently:  and  see  if  there  hath  been  done  any  thing  like  this.  If  a  na- 
tion hath  changed  their  gods,  and  indeed  they  are  not  gods:  but  my  people 
have  changed  their  glory  into  an  idol.  Be  astonished,  O  ye  heavens,  at  this: 
and  ye  gates  thereof,  be  very  desolate,  saith  the  Lord.  For  my  people  have 
done  two  evils.  They  have  forsaken  me,  the  fountain  of  living  water,  and 
have  digged  to  themselves  cisterns,  broken  cisterns,  that  can  hold  no  water. 
Jerem.  2—10  to  13.     See  Apocal.  21—8. 

And  Israel  at  that  time  abode  in  Settim:  and  the  people  committed  forni- 
cation with  the  daughters  of  Moab,  who  called  them  to  their  sacrifices.  And 
they  ate  of  them,  and  adored  their  gods.  And  Israel  was  initiated  to  Beelphe- 
gor.     Num.  25 — 1  to  3. 

Therefore  there  shall  be  no  i-espect  had  even  to  the  idols  of  the  Gentiles: 
because  the  creatures  of  God  are  turned  to  an  abomination,  and  a  temptation 
to  the  souls  of  men,  and  a  snare  to  the  feet  of  the  unwise.  For  the  beginning 
of  fornication  is  the  devising  of  idols:  and  the  invention  of  them  is  the  cor- 
ruption of  life.  For  neither  were  they  from  the  beginning:  neither  shall  they 
be  for  ever.  For  by  the  vanity  of  men  they  came  into  the  world:  and  there- 
fore they  shall  be  found  to  come  shortly  to  an  end.     Wisdom.  14—11  to  14. 

IGNORANCE. 

O  children,  how  long  will  you  love  childishness,  and  fools  covet  those 
things  which  are  hurtful  to  themselves,  and  the  unwise  hate  knowledge.  Prov. 

1 22. 

Where  there  is  no  knowledge  of  the  soul,  there  is  no  good     Ibid.  19 — 2. 
Yea  and  the  fool  when  he  walketh  in  the  way,  whereas  he  himself  is  a 
fool,  esteemeth  all  men  fools.     Eccles.  10-3. 

Wherefore  I  wished  and  undeiistanding  was  given  me:  and  I  called  upon 
God,  and  the  spirit  of  wisdom  came  upon  me:  and  I  preferred  her  before  king- 
doms and  thrones,  and  esteemed  riches  nothing  in  comparison  of  her.  Wisdom. 
7—7,  8. 

An  unwise  king  shall  be  the  ruin  of  his  people :  and  cities  shall  be  inhabi- 
ted through  the  prudence  of  the  rulers.     Eccli.  10 — 3. 

He  that  is  not  wise  in  good,  will  not  be  taught.     Ibid.  21 — 14. 
The  heart  of  a  fool  is  like  a  broken  vessel;  and  no  wisdom  at  all  shall  it 
hold.     Ibid.  21—17. 

Tlie  wise  men  are  confounded,  they  are  dismayed,  and  taken:  for  they 
have  cast  away  the  word  of  the  Lord,  and  there  is  no  wisdom  in  them.  Jerem. 
8—9. 

And  if  any  man  think  that  he  knoweth  any  thing,  he  hath  not  yet  known, 
as  he  ought  to  know.     1.  Cor.  8 — 2. 

But  all  men  are  vain,  in  whom  there  is  not  the  knowledge  of  God;  and 
who  by  these  good  things  that  are  seen,  could  not  understand  him  that  is, 
neither  by  attending  to  the  works  have  acknowledged  who  was  the  workman. 
Wisdom.  13 — 1. 


398  IMAGES. 

For  some  have  not  the  knowledge  of  God;  I  sj^eak  it  to  your  shame. 
1.  Cor.  15—34. 

This  then  I  say  and  testify  in  the  Lord;  that  henceforward  you  walk  not 
as  also  the  Gentiles  walk,  in  the  vanity  of  their  m.ind,  having  the  under- 
standing obscured  with  darkness,  alienated  from  the  life  of  God  through  the 
ignorance  which  is  in  them,  because  of  the  blindness  of  their  heart.  Ephes. 
4—17,  18. 

Ignorance  Punished. 

And  it  was  told  the  king  of  the  Assyrians;  and  it  was  said:  The  nations 
which  thou  hast  removed,  and  made  to  dwell  in  the  cities  of  Samaria,  know 
not  the  ordinances  of  the  God  of  the  land:  and  the  Lord  hath  sent  lions  among 
them:  and  behold,  they  kill  them,  because  they  know  not  the  manner  of  the 
God  of  the  land.     4.  Kings.  17—26. 

From  morning  till  evening  they  shall  be  cut  down:  and  because  no  one 
understandeth,  they  shall  perish  for  ever.     Job.  4 — 20. 

My  people  have  been  silent,  because  they  had  no  knowledge:  because  thou 
hast  rejected  knowledge,  I  will  reject  thee,  that  thou  shalt  not  do  the  office  of 
priesthood  to  me:  and  hast  forgotten  the  law  of  thy  God,  I  also  will  forget  thy 
children.     Osee.  4 — 6.     See  verse  14;  also  1.  Cor.  14 — 38. 

ILLUMINATION  AND  ENLIGHTENMENT  OF  MIND. 

{See  Meditation.) 

IMAGES. 

Images  Commanded  to  he  Made. 

Thou  shalt  make  also  two  cherubims  of  beaten  gold,  on  the  two  sides  of 
the  oracle.  Let  one  chemb  be  on  the  one  side,  and  the  other  on  the  other. 
Exod.  25—18,  19. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  him:  Make  a  brazen  serpent,  and  set  it  up  for  a 
sign:  whosoever  being  struck  shall  look  on  it,  shall  live.  Moses  therefore 
made  a  brazen  serpent,  and  set  it  up  for  a  sign:  which  when  they  that  were 
bitten  looked  upon,  they  were  healed.     Nimi.  21—8,  9.     See  John.  8 — 14. 

Solomon  Made  Images. 

And  he  carved  cherubims,  and  palm-trees,  and  carved  work  standing 
very  much  out:  and  he  overlaid  all  with  golden  plates  in  square  work  by  rule. 
3.  Kings,  ft— 35. 

He  made  also  a  molten  sea  of  ten  cubits  from  brim  to  brim,  round  all  about; 
the  height  of  it  was  five  cubits;  and  a  line  of  thirty  cubits  compassed  it  round 
about.  And  a  graven  work  under  the  brim  of  it  compassed  it,  for  ten  cubits 
going  about  the  sea:  there  were  two  rows  cast  of  chamfered  sculptures.  And 
it  stood  upon  twelve  oxen,  of  which  three  looked  towards  the  north,  and  three 
towards  the  west,  and  three  towards  the  south,  and  three  towards  the  east: 
and  the  sea  was  above  ujwn  them;  and  their  hinder  parts  were  all  hid  witliin. 
Ibid.  7—23  to  25. 


IMAGES.  39» 

And  between  the  little  ci'owns  and  the  ledges  were  lions,  and  oxen,  and 
cherubims;  and  in  the  joinings  likewise  above:  and  under  the  lions  and  oxen 
as  it  were  bands  of  brass  hanging  down.  *  *  He  engraved  also  in  those 
plates,  which  were  of  brass,  and  in  the  corners,  cherubims,  and  lions,  and 
palm-trees,  in  likeness  of  a  man  standing,  so  that  they  seemed  not  to  be  en- 
graven, but  added  round  about.     Ibid.  7 — 29,  36. 

He  {Solomon)  made  also  in  the  house  of  the  holy  of  holies  two  cheiiibims 
of  image- work:  and  he  overlaid  them  with  gold.  The  wings  of  the  cherubims 
were  extended  twenty  cubits,  so  that  one  wing  was  five  cubits  long,  and  reach- 
ed to  the  wall  of  the  house:  and  the  other  was  also  five  cubits  long,  and  reach- 
ed to  the  wing  of  the  other  cherub.  *  *  He  made  also  a  veil  of  violet,  pm- 
ple,  scarlet,  and  silk;  and  wrought  in  it  cherubims.  2.  Paral.  3—10,  11  and  14. 

And  under  it  {the  altar)  there  was  the  likeness  of  oxen,  and  certain  en- 
gravings on  the  outside  of  ten  cubits  compassed  the  beUy  of  the  sea,  as  it 
were  with  two  rows.     Ibid.  4  -  3. 

The  Use  and  Veneration  of  Images. 

Wherefore  the  Lord  sent  among  the  people  fiery  serpents,  which  bit  them, 
and  killed  many  of  them.  Upon  which  they  came  to  Moses,  and  said:  We 
have  sinned,  because  we  have  spoken  against  the  Lord  and  thee:  pray  that  he 
may  take  away  these  serpents  from  us.  And  Moses  prayed  for  the  people: 
and  the  Lord  said  to  him:  Make  a  brazen  serpent,  and  set  it  up  for  a  sign: 
whosoever  being  struck  shall  look  on  it,  shall  live.     Num.  21 — 6  to  8. 

But  Josue  rent  his  garments,  and  fell  flat  on  the  ground  before  the  ark 
of  the  Lord  until  the  evening,  both  he  and  all  the  ancients  of  Israel:  and  they 
put  dust  upon  their  heads.    Josue.  7 — 6.  See  2.  Kings.  6 — 2. 

Let  us  build  us  an  altar,  not  for  holocausts,  nor  to  offer  victims, 
but  for  a  testimony  between  us  and  you,  and  our  posterity  and  yours, 
that  we  may  serve  the  Lord,  and  that  we  may  have  a  right  to  offer  both  holo- 
causts, and  \'ictims,  and  sacrifices  of  peace-offerings:  and  that  your  children 
to-morrow  may  not  say  to  our  children:  You  have  no  part  in  the  Lord.  Ibid. 
22—26,  27. 

Exalt  ye  the  Lord  our  God,  and  adore  his  foot-stool,  for  it  is  holy.  Psalm. 
98 — 5.  By  footstool  is  meant  the  ark  of  the  Covenant,  as  stated  in  Faral. 
28—2. 

But  thy  wrath  endured  not  for  ever;  but  they  were  troubled  for  a  short 
time  for  their  correction,  having  a  sign  of  salvation  to  put  them  in  remem- 
brance of  the  commandment  of  thy  law.  For  he  that  turned  to  it,  was  not 
healed  by  that  which  he  saw,  but  by  thee  the  Saviour  of  all.     Wisdom.  16 — 6. 

Note.  Sign  of  Salvation.  The  brazen  serpent,  an  emblem  of  Christ  our 
Saviour. 

The  golden  serpent  was  a  figure  of  the  future  Christ,  as  is  seen  in  the 
following: — 

And  as  Moses  lifted  up  the  serpent  in  the  desert,  so  must  the  Son  of  man 
be  lifted  up.  That  whosoever  believeth  in  him  may  not  perish,  but  may 
have  life  everlasting.    John.  3 — 14,  15. 

The  name  of  a  person  is  a  kind  of  image,  of  the  person  named.  To  ven- 
erate therefore  the  name  of  a  person  is  to  venerate  his  image,  and  hence 
Jesus  is  to  be  venerated  in  im,age,  as  well  as  in  name. 


400  IMPATIENCE. 

That  in  the  name  of  Jesus  every  knee  should  bow  of  those  that  are  in 
heaven,  on  earth,  and  hi  hell.     PhiUp.  2—10. 

IMITATION. 

Imitation  of  Jtist. 
(See  Just.) 

IMMORTALITY. 
Immortality  of  the  Soul. 

And  decaying  he  (Abraham)  died  in  a  good  old  age,  and  having  lived  a 
long  time, and  being  full  of  days:  and  was  gathered  to  his  people.  Gen,  25—8. 
The  same  is  said  of  Isaac,  Gen.  35 — 29;  and  of  Jacob,  Ibid.  49 — 29. 

I  wiU  go  dovra  to  my  son  into  hell  mourning.     Ibid.  37—35. 

Note.  Into  liell.  That  is,  into  Unibo,  the  place  where  the  souls  of  the 
just  were  received  before  the  death  of  our  Redeemer.  For  allowing  that  the 
word  hell  sometimes  is  taken  for  the  grave,  it  cannot  be  so  taken  in  this 
place;  since  Jacob  did  not  believe  his  son  to  be  in  the  grave,  (whom  he  sup- 
posed to  be  devoured  by  a  wild  beast,)  and  therefore  could  not  mean  to  go 
down  to  him  thither:  but  certainly  meant  the  pla,ce  of  rest,  where  he  believed 
his  soul  to  be. 

And  they  (Core,  Dathan  and  Abiron)  went  down  alive  into  hell.  Num. 
16—33. 

Saul  believed  Samuel  was  not  extinct  as  to  his  soul;  otherwise  he  would 
not  have  wished  to  consult  him.     1.  Kings.  28 — 11.     See  2.  Kings.  12 — 23. 

And  now,  O  Lord,  do  with  me  according  to  thy  will,  and  command  my 
spirit  to  be  received  in  peace:  for  it  is  better  for  me  to  die,  than  to  live.  Tob. 
3—6. 

And  he  stretched,  and  measured  himself  upon  the  child  three  times;  and 
cried  to  the  Lord,  and  said:  O  Lord  my  God,  let  the  soul  of  this  child,  I  be- 
seech thee,  return  into  his  body.     3.  Kings.  17 — 21. 

And  the  dust  return  into  its  earth,  from  whence  it  was,  and  the  spirit  re- 
turn to  God,  who  gave  it.     Eccles.  12 — 7. 

For  though,  for  the  present  time,  I  should  be  delivered  from  the  punish- 
ments of  men,  yet  should  I  not  escape  the  hand  of  the  Almighty  neither 
alive  nor  dead.     2.  Mach.  6 — 26.     See  Chapter  7;  also  14 — 16. 

And  fear  not  those  that  kill  the  body,  and  cannot  kill  the  soul:  but  ra- 
ther fear  him  that  can  destroy  both  soul  and  body  m  hell.  Matth.  10 — 28. 
See  Acts.  7—58. 

For  we  know  that  if  our  earthly  house  of  this  habitation  be  dissolved, 
that  we  have  a  building  of  God,  a  house  not  made  with  hands,  eternal  in 
heaven.    2.  Cor.  5 — 1. 

But  I  am  straitened  between  two  having  a  desire  to  be  dissolved,  and 
to  be  with  Christ,  being  by  much  the  better.    Philip.  1—28. 

IMPATIENCE. 

(See  also  Murmuring.) 


IMPATIENCE.  401 

Punishment  of  Impatience. 

And  they  {the  Israelites)  said  to  Moses:  Perhaps  there  were  no  graves 
in  Egypt;  therefore  thou  hast  brought  us  to  die  in  the  wilderness:  why 
wouldst  thou  do  this,  to  lead  us  out  of  Egypt?  Exod.  14—11.  See  Gen, 
16—6,  9. 

And  the  people  murmured  against  Moses,  saying:  What  shall  we  drink? 
Exod.  15—24. 

And  all  the  congregation  of  the  children  of  Israel  murmured  against 
Moses  and  Aaron  in  the  wilderness.  And  the  children  of  Israel  said  to  them: 
Would  to  God  we  had  died  by  the  hand  of  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  Egypt, 
when  we  sat  over  the  fleshpots,  and  ate  bread  to  the  full:  why  have  you 
brought  us  into  this  desert,  that  you  might  destroy  all  the  multitude  with 
famine?    Ibid.  16— ^,  3.     See  verse  7. 

And  they  {the  Israelites)  chode  with  Moses,  and  said:  Give  us  water, 
that  we  may  drink.  And  Moses  answered  them:  Why  chide  you  with  me  ? 
Wherefore  do  you  tempt  the  Lord  ?    Ibid.  17 — 2.     See  Num.  20 — 4,  5. 

In  the  mean  time  there  arose  a  murmuring  of  the  people  against  the  Lord, 
as  it  were  repining  at  their  fatigue.  And  when  the  Lord  heard  it  he  was  an- 
gry. And  the  fire  of  the  Lord  being  kindled  against  them,  devoured  them 
that  were  at  the  uttermost  part  of  the  camp.  And  when  the  people  cried  to 
Moses,  Moses  prayed  to  the  Lord,  and  the  lire  was  swallowed  up.  *  *  Now 
Moses  heard  the  people  weeping  by  their  families,  every  one  at  the  door  of 
his  tent.  And  the  wrath  of  the  Lord  was  exceedingly  enkindled:  to  Moses 
also  the  thing  seemed  insupportable.     Num.  11 — 1,  2  and  10. 

Therefore  the  whole  multitude  crying  wept  that  night.  And  all  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  murmured  against  Moses  and  Aaron,  saying:  Would  God  that 
w^e  had  died  in  Egypt:  and  would  God  that  we  may  die  in  this  vast  wilder- 
ness, and  that  the  Lord  may  not  bring  us  into  this  land,  lest  we  fall  by  the 
sword,  and  our  wives  and  children  be  led  away  captives.  Is  it  not  better  to 
return  into  Egypt  ?    Ibid.  14 — 1  to  3. 

How  long  doth  this  wicked  multitude  murmur  against  me  ?  I  have  heard 
the  murmurings  of  the  children  of  Israel.  Say  therefore  to  them:  As  I  live, 
saith  the  Lord:  According  as  you  have  spoken  in  my  hearing,  so  will  I  do  to 
you.  In  the  wilderness  shall  your  carcasses  lie.  All  you  that  were  numbered 
from  twenty  years  old  and  upward,  and  have  murmured  against  me,  shall 
not  enter  into  the  land,  over  which  I  lifted  up  my  hand  to  make  you  dwell 
therein,  except  Caleb  the  son  of  Jephone,  and  Josue  the  son  of  Nun.  Ibid. 
14—27  to  30. 

And  speaking  against  God  and  Moses,  they  said:  Why  didst  thou  bring 
us  out  of  Egypt,  to  die  in  the  wilderness?  There  is  no  bread,  nor  have  we 
any  waters:  our  soul  now  loatheth  this  very  light  food.  Wherefore  the  Lord 
sent  among  the  people  fiery  serpents,  which  bit  them,  and  killed  many  of 
them.  Upon  which  they  came  to  Moses,  and  said:  We  have  sinned,  because 
we  have  spoken  against  the  Lord  and  thee:  pray  that  he  may  take  away  these 
serpents  from  us.     Ibid.  21 — 5  to  7. 

After  this  Job  opened  his  mouth,  and  cursed  his  day,  and  he  said:  Let 
the  day  perish  wherein  I  was  born,  and  the  night  in  which  it  was  said:  a 
rrian-child  is  conceived.  Job.  3—1  to  3.  See  Jerem.  20—14,  and  following 
verses. 

Note. — Cursed   his  day.    Job  cursed  the  day  of  his  birth,  not  by  way  of 


403  IMPIOUS. 

wishing  evil  to  anything  of  God's  creation;  but  only  to  express  in  a  stronger 
manner  his  sense  of  human  miseries  in  general,  and  of  Ms  own  calamities  in 
particular. 

Wo  to  them  that  have  lost  patience,  and  that  have  forsaken  the  right 
ways,  and  have  gone  aside  into  crooked  ways.  Eccli.  2 — 16.  See  2.  Kings. 
17—33;  Tob.  3-31;  Ibid.  3—9;  Judith.  5—1,  2;  Esther.  3-5;  Prov.  13—16, 
and  Luke.  15—38. 

IMPIOUS. 
Words,  Deeds  and  Thoughts  of  the  Impious,  against  the  Oood. 

Why,  O  Lord,  hast  thou  retired  afar  off  ?  why  dost  thfiu.  slight  tis  in  our 
wants,  in  the  time  of  trouble  ?  Whilst  the  wicked  man  is  proud,  the  poor  is 
set  on  fire;  they  are  caught  in  the  counsels  which  they  devise.  For  the  sinner 
is  praised  in  the  desires  of  his  soul:  and  the  unjust  man  is  blessed.  The  sinner 
hath  provoked  the  Lord:  according  to  the  multitude  of  his  wrath  he  will  not 
seek  him:  God  is  not  before  his  eyes:  his  ways  are  filthy  at  all  times.  Thy 
judgments  are  removed  from  his  sight;  he  shall  rule  over  all  his  enemies. 
For  he  hath  said  in  his  heart:  I  shall  not  be  moved  from  generation  to  gener- 
ation, and  shall  be  without  e\-il.  His  mouth  is  full  of  cursing,  and  of  bitter- 
ness, and  of  deceit:  under  his  tongue,  are  labour  and  sorrow.  He  sitteth  in 
ambush  with  the  rich  in  private  places,  that  he  may  kill  the  innocent.  His 
eyes  are  upon  the  poor  man:  he  Ueth  in  wait  in  secret  like  a  Uon  in  his  den. 
He  heth  in  ambush  that  he  may  catch  the  poor  man:  to  catch  the  jxKar.  whilst 
he  draweth  him  to  him.  In  his  net  he  will  bring  him  down:  he  will  crouch 
and  fall,  when  lie  shall  have  power  over  the  poor.  For  he  hath  said  in  his 
heart:  God  hath  forgotten,  he  hath  turned  away  his  face  not  to  see  to  the 
end.  Arise,  O  Lord  God,  let  thy  hand  be  exalted:  forget  not  the  poor.  Where- 
fore hath  the  wicked  provoked  God?  for  he  hath  said  in  his  heart:  He  will  not 
require  it.  Thou  seest  it,  for  thou  considerest  labour  and  sorrow:  that  thou 
mayst  deliver  them  into  thy  hands.  To  thee  is  the  poor  man  left:  thou^wilt 
be  a  helper  to  the  orphan.  Break  thou  the  arm  of  the  sinner  and  of  the  ma- 
lignant: his  sin  shall  be  sought,  and  shall  not  be  found.  The  Lord  shall  reign 
to  eternity,yea  for  ever  and  ever:  ye  Gtentiles  shall  perish  from  his  land.  The 
Lord  hath  heard  the  desire  of  the  poor;  thj'^  ear  hath  heard  the  preparation 
of  their  heart,  to  judge  for  the  fatherless  and  for  the  humble,  that  man  may 
no  more  presume  to  magnify  himself  upon  earth.  Psalm  10,  according  to  the 
Hebrews. 

For  lo,  the  wicked  have  bent  their  bow;  they  have  prepared  their  arrows 
in  the  quiver;  to  shoot  in  the  dark  the  upright  of  heart.     Psalm.  10 — 3. 

They  have  six)ken  vain  things  every  one  to  his  neighbour;  with  deceitful 
lips,  and  with  a  double  heart,  have  they  spoken.     Psalm.  11 — 8. 

The  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart:  there  is  no  God.  Tliey  are  corrupt,  and 
are  become  abominable  in  their  ways:  there  is  none  that  doeth  good,  no  not 
one.  The  Lord  hath  looked  down  from  heaven  upon  the  children  of  men,  to 
see  if  there  be  any  that  understand  and  seek  God.  They  are  all  gone  aside, 
they  are  become  unprofitable  together:  there  is  none  that  doeth  good,  no  not 
one.  Their  throat  is  an  open  sepulchre;  with  their  tongues  they  acted  deceit- 
fully; the  poison  of  asps  is  under  their  Ups.  Their  mouth  is  full  of  cursing 
and  bitterness;  their  feet  £ire  swift  to  shed  blood.     Destruction  and  unhappi- 


IMPIOUS.  403 

ness  in  their  ways;  and  the  way  of  peace  they  have  not  known:  there  is  no 
fear  of  God  before  their  eyes.  Shall  not  all  they  know  that  work  iniquity, 
who  devour  my  people  as  they  eat  bread  ?  They  have  not  called  upon  the 
Lord:  there  have  they  trembled  for  fear,  where  there  was  no  fear.  For  the 
Lord  is  in  the  just  generation:  you  have  confounded  the  counsel  of  the  poor 
man,  but  the  Lord  is  his  hope.  Who  shall  give  out  of  Sion  the  salvation  of 
Israel?  when  the  Lord  shall  have  turned  away  the  captivity  <)f  his  people, 
Jacob  shall  rejoice,  and  Israel  shall  be  glad.     Psalm.   13. 

For  they  have  said,  reasoning  with  themselves,  ^M^not  right:  The  time  of 
our  life  is  short  and  tedious;  and  in  the  end  of  a  man  there  is  no  remedy;  and 
no  man  hath  been  known  to  have  returned  from  hell:  for  we  are  born  of 
nothing;  and  after  this  we  shall  be  as  if  we  had  not  been:  for  the  breath  in 
our  nostrils  is  smoke:  and  speech  a  spark  to  move  our  heart,  which  being  put 
out.  our  body  shall  be  ashes;  and  our  spirit  shall  be  poured  abroad  as  soft  air; 
and  our  life  shall  pass  away  as  the  trace  of  a  cloud,  and  shall  be  dispersed  as 
a  mist,  which  is  driven  away  by  the  beams  of  the  sun,  and  overpowered  with 
the  heat  thereof.  And  our  name  in  time  shall  be  forgotten:  and  no  man  shall 
have  any  remembrance  of  our  works.  For  our  time  is  as  the  passing  of  a 
shadow;  and  there  is  no  going  back  of  our  end:  for  it  is  fast  sealed,  and  no 
man  returneth.  Come  therefore,  and  let  us  enjoy  the  good  things  that  are 
present,  and  let  us  speedily  use  the  creatures  as  in  youth.  Let  us  fill  ourselves 
with  costly  wine,  and  ointments:  and  let  not  the  flower  of  the  time  pass  by 
us.  Let  us  crown  ourselves  with  roses,  before  they  be  withered:  let  no 
meadow  escape  our  riot.     Wisdom.  2 — 1  to  8. 

Pr'osperity  of  the  Impious. 

Doth  it  seem  good  to  thee  that  thou  shouldst  calumniate  me,  and  oppress 
me,  the  work  of  thy  own  hands,  and  help  the  counsel  of  the  wicked  ?  Job. 
10—3. 

Why  then  do  the  wicked  live,  are  they  advanced,  and  strengthened  with 
riches  ?  their  seed  continueth  before  them,  a  multitude  of  kinsmen,  and  of 
children's  children  in  their  sight.  Their  houses  are  secure  and  peaceable:  and 
the  rod  of  God  is  not  upon  them.  Their  cattle  have  conceived,  and  failed  not: 
their  cow  hath  calved,  and  is  not  deprived  of  her  fruit.  Their  little  ones  go 
out  like  a  flock;  and  their  children  dance  and  play.  They  take  the  timbrel, 
and  the  harp,  and  rejoice  at  the  sound  of  the  organ.  They  spend  their  days 
in  wealth,  and  in  a  moment  they  go  down  to  hell:  who  have  said  to  God: 
Depart  from  us,  we  desire  not  the  knowledge  of  thy  ways.  Who  is  the 
Almighty,  that  we  should  serve  iiim  ?  and  what  doth  it  profit  us  if  we  pray  to 
him  ?  Yet  because  their  good  things  are  not  in  their  hand,  may  the  counsel  of 
the  wicked  be  far  from  me.  How  often  shall  the  lamp  of  the  wicked  be  put  out, 
and  a  deluge  come  upon  them,  and  he  shall  distribute  the  sorrows  of  his  wrath? 
they  shall  be  as  chaff  before  the  face  of  the  wind,  and  as  ashes  which  the 
whirlwind  scattereth.     Ibid.  21—7  to  18. 

They  have  thought  and  spoken  wickedness:  they  have  spoken  iniquity  on 
high.  They  have  set  their  mouth  against  heaven:  and  their  tongue  hath 
passed  through  the  earth.     Psalm.  72 — 8. 

When  the  wicked  shall  spring  up  as  grass:  and  all  the  workers  of  iniquit}^ 
shall  appear.     Psalm.  91 — 8. 

Thou  indeed,  O  Lord,  art  just,  if  I  plead  with  thee,  but  yet  I  will  speak 


404  IMPIOUS. 

what  is  just  to  thee:  Why  doth  the  way  of  the  wicked  prosper:  why  is  it  well 
with  all  them  that  transgress,  and  do  wickedly  ?  thou  hast  planted  them,  and 
they  have  taken  root:  they  prosper  and  bring  forth  fruit:  thou  art  near  in 
their  mouth  and  far  from  their  reins.     Jerem.  13—1,  2. 

Thy  eyes  are  too  pure  to  behold  evil,  and  thou  canst  not  look  on  iniquity. 
Why  lookest  thou  upon  them  that  do  unjust  things,  and  boldest  thy  peac« 
when  the  wicked  devoureth  the  man  that  is  more  just  than  himself  ?  Habac. 
1—13. 

But  my  feet  were  almost  moved;  my  steps  had  weU  nigh  slipt.  Because 
I  had  a  zeal  on  occasion  of  the  wicked,  seeing  the  prosperity  of  sinners. 
Psalm.  72—2,  3.  » 

These  things  also  I  saw  in  the  days  of  my  vanity:  A  just  man  perisheth 
in  his  justice:  and  a  wicked  man  liveth  a  long  time  in  his  wickedness.  Eccles. 
7—16. 

Wherefore  now  we  call  the  proud  people  happy;  for  they  that  work 
wickedness  are  built  up;  and  they  have  tempted  God,  and  are  preserved. 
Malach.  3—15. 

The  Impious  Fall  into  their  oivn  Snares. 

And  when  the  Philistine  looked,  and  beheld  David,  he  despised  liim:  for 
he  was  a  young  man,  ruddy,  and  of  a  comely  countenance.  And  the  Pliilis- 
tine  said  to  Da^ad:  Am  I  a  dog,  that  thou  comest  to  me  with  a  staff?  And  the 
Philistine  cursed  David  by  his  gods.  And  he  said  to  David:  Come  to  me,  and 
I  will  give  thy  flesh  to  the  birds  of  the  air,  and  to  the  beasts  of  the  earth. 
*  *  And  when  the  Philistine  arose,  and  was  coming,  and  drew  nigh  to  meet 
David,  David  made  haste,  and  ran  to  the  fight  to  meet  the  Philistine.  And  he 
put  his  hand  into  his  scrip,  and  took  a  stone,  and  cast  it  with  the  slmg;  and 
fetching  it  about  struck  the  PhiUstine  in  the  forehead:  and  he  fell  on  his  face 
upon  the  earth.  And  David  prevailed  over  the  Philistine,  with  a  sling  and  a 
stone:  and  he  struck,  and  slew  the  Philistine.  1.  Kings.  17 — 42  to  44,  and  48 
to  50. 

Then  Saul  said  to  liis  armour-bearer:  Draw  thj^  sword,  and  kill  me:  lest 
these  uncircumcised  come,  and  slay  me,  and  mock  at  me.  And  his  armour- 
bearer  would  not:  for  he  was  struck  with  exceeding  great  fear.  Tlien  Saul 
took  his  sword,  and  fell  upon  it.  And  when  his  armour-bearer  saw  this,  to 
wit,  that  Saul  was  dead,  he  also  fell  upon  his  sword,  and  died  with  him.  So 
Saul  died,  and  his  three  sons,  and  his  armour-bearer,  and  all  his  men  that 
same  day  together.     Ibid.  31 — 4  to  6. 

So  Aman  was  hanged  on  the  gibbet  wliich  he  liad  prepared  for  Mardochai: 
and  the  king's  wrath  ceased.     Esther.  7 — 10.     See  Judith.  13 — 4. 

He  hath  opened  a  pit  and  dug  it:  and  he  is  fallen  into  tiie  hole  he  made. 
His  sorrow  shall  be  turned  on  his  own  head:  and  his  iniquity  shall  comedown 
upon  his  crown.     Psalm.  7 — 16,  17. 

I  will  rejoice  in  thj-^  salvation:  the  Gentiles  have  stuck  fast  in  the  destruc- 
tion which  they  prepared.     Psalm.  9—16. 

Let  the  snare  which  he  knoweth  not  corae  upon  him:  and  let  the  net  which 
he  hath  hidden  catch  him:  and  into  that  very  snare  let  him  fall.  Psalm. 
34—8. 

The  wicked  have  drawn  out  the  sword:  they  have  bent  their  bow.  To 
cast  down  the  poor  and  needy,  to  kill  the  upright  of  heart.  Let  their  sword 
enter  into  their  own  hearts;  and  let  their  bow  be  broken.    Psalm.  36 — 14,  15. 


IMPIOUS.  405 

He  that  diggeth  a  pit,  shall  fall  into  it:  and  he  that  rolleth  a  stone,  it 
shall  return  to  him.     Prov.  26 — 27. 

He  that  diggeth  a  pit,  shall  fall  into  it:  and  he  that  breaketh  a  hedge,  a 
serpent  shall  bite  him.   Eccles.  10—8.   See  Judith.  13 — i,  and  Jerem.  Chap.  48. 

If  one  cast  a  stone  on  high,  it  will  fall  upon  his  own  head:  and  the  de- 
ceitful stroke  will  wound  the  deceitful.  He  that  diggeth  a  pit  shall  fall  into 
it:  and  he  that  setteth  a  stone  for  his  neighbour,  shall  stumble  upon  it:  and 
he  that  layetli  a  snare  for  another,  shall  perish  in  it.     Ecch.  27—28,  29. 

Wo  to  thee  that  spoilest;  shalt  not  thou  thj^self  also  be  spoUed?  and  thou 
that  despisest,  shall  not  thyself  also  be  despised?  when  thou  shalt  have 
made  an  end  of  spoiling,  thou  shalt  be  spoiled:  when  being  wearied,  thou 
shalt  cease  to  despise,  thou  shalt  be  despised.     Isa.  33 — 1. 

For  the  king's  commandment  was  urgent,  and  the  furnace  was  heated 
exceedingly.  And  the  flame  of  the  fire  slew  those  men  that  had  cast  in  Sid- 
rach,  Misach.  and  Abdenago.     Dan.  3 — 22. 

And  by  the  king's  commandment,  those  men  were  brought  that  had  ac- 
cused Daniel:  and  they  were  cast  into  the  lions'  den,  they  and  their  children, 
and  their  wives:  and  they  did  not  reach  the  bottom  of  the  den,  before  the 
lions  caught  them,  and  broke  all  their  bones  in  pieces.  Ibid.  6 — 24.  See. 
Chapter  13. 

The  Impious  frequently  Fall  into  the  Evils  which  they  Fear. 

They  that  fear  the  hoary  frost,  the  snow  shall  fall  upon  them.  Job.  6 — 16. 

I  also  will  laugh  in  your  destruction;  and  will  mock  when  that  shall  come 
to  you  which  you  feared.  Prov.  1 — 26. 

That  which  the  wicked  feareth,  shall  come  upon  him:  to  the  just  their 
desire  shall  be  given.     Ibid.  10 — 24. 

All  these  things  have  they  chosen  in  their  ways,  and  their  soul  is  dehght- 
ed  in  their  abominations.  Wherefore  I  also  will  choose  their  mockeries;  and 
will  bring  upon  them  the  things  they  feared:  because  I  called,  and  there  was 
none  that  would  answer:  I  have  spoken,  and  they  heard  not:  and  they  have 
done  evil  in  my  eyes,  and  have  chosen  the  things  that  displease  me.  Isa. 
66—3,  4. 

The  Sudden  and  Unforseen  Punishment  of  the  Impious. 

The  Sins  of  man  were  the  cause  of  the  deluge.    Gen.  Chapters  6  and  7. 

And  the  Lord  rained  upon  Sodom  and  Gomorrha  brimstone  and  fire  from 
the  Lord  out  of  heaven.  And  he  destroyed  these  cities,  and  all  the  country 
about,  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  cities,  and  all  things  that  spring  from  the 
earth.     Gen.  19—24,  25. 

And  now  the  morning  watch  was  come:  and  behold,  the  Lord  looking  up- 
on the  Egyptian  army  through  the  pillar  of  fire  and  of  cloud,  slew  their  host, 
and  overthrew  the  wheels  of  the  chariots,  and  they  were  carried  into  the 
deep.  And  the  Egyptians  said:  Let  us  flee  from  Israel:  for  the  Lord  fighteth 
for  them  against  us.     Exod.  14 — 24,  25. 

And  Nadab  and  Abiu,  the  sons  of  Aaron,  taking  their  censers,  put  fire 
therein,  and  incense  on  it,  offering  before  the  Lord  strange  fire;  which  was 
not  commanded  them.  And  fire  coming  out  from  the  Lord  destroyed  them: 
and  they  died  before  the  Lord.     Levit.  10 — 1,  2. 

26 


406  IMPIOUS. 

As  yet  the  flesh  was  between  their  teeth,  neither  had  that  kind  of  meat 
failed:  when  behold.the  wrath  of  the  Lord  being  provoked  against  the  people, 
struck  them  with  an  exceeding  great  plague.     Num.  11 — 33. 

And  immediately  as  he  {Moses)  had  made  an  end  of  speaking,  the  earth 
broke  asunder  under  their  feet:  and  opening  her  mouth, devoured  them  (Core, 
Dathan  and  Abiron),  with  their  tents  and  all  their  substance.  And  they  went 
down  alive  into  hell,  the  ground  closing  upon  them,  and  they  peiished  from 
among  the  people.  Ibid.  16 — 31  to  33.  See  vei"se  35.  and  Chapters  10  and  1 1 ; 
Judges.  Chapters  4,  7,  8  and  16. 

And  Absalom  had  commanded  his  servants,  saying:  Take  notice  when 
Amnon  shall  be  driuik  with  wine,  and  when  I  shall  say  to  you:  Strike  him, 
and  kill  him,  fear  not:  for  it  is  I  that  command  you:  take  courage,  and  be 
valiant  men.     2.  Kings.  13 — 28. 

Forasmuch  as  I  have  exalted  thee  out  of  the  dust,  and  made  thee  prince 
over  my  people  Israel,  and  thou  hast  walked  in  the  way  of  Jeroboam,  and 
hast  made  my  people  Israel  to  sin,  to  provoke  me  to  anger  with  their  sins: 
behold,  I  will  cut  down  the  posterity  of  Baasa,  and  the  posterity  of  his  house: 
and  I  will  make  thy  house  as  the  house  of  Jeroboam  the  son  of  Nabat.  3.  Kings. 
16—2.  3.     See  Chapters  18  and  20. 

Remember,  I  pray  thee,  whoever  perished  being  innocent  ?  or  when  were 
the  just  destroyed  ?  on  the  contrary  I  have  seen  those  who  work  iniquity, and 
sow  sorrows,  and  reap  them,  perishing  by  the  blast  of  God,  and  consumed  by 
the  spirit  of  his  wrath.    Job.  4— 7  to  9.     See  8— 13. 

The  wicked  man  is  proud  aU  Ins  days:  and  the  number  of  the  years  of  his 
tyranny  is  uncertain.     Ibid.  15 — 20. 

This  I  know  from  the  beginning,  since  man  was  placed  upon  the  earth, 
that  the  praise  of  the  wicked  is  short,  and  the  joy  of  the  hypocrite  but  for  a 
moment.  If  his  pride  mount  up  even  to  heaven,and  his  head  touch  the  clouds: 
in  the  end  he  shall  be  destroyed  like  a  dunghill:  and  they  that  had  seen  him, 
shall  say:  Where  is  he?    Ibid.  20—4  to  7.     See  27—14  and  36—12. 

Then  shall  he  speak  to  them  in  his  anger,  and  trouble  them  in  his  rage. 
Psahn.  2—5. 

For  they  shall  shortly  wither  away  as  grass:  and  as  the  green  herbs  shall 
quickly  fall.     Psalm.  36— 2.     SeeProv.  10— 25. 

When  sudden  calamity  shall  fall  on  you,  and  destruction,  as  a  tempest, 
shall  be  at  hand;  when  tribulation  and  distress  shall  come  upon  you.  Then 
shall  they  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  not  hear.     Prov.  1 — 27,  28. 

A  man  that  is  an  apostate,  an  unprofitable  man  walketh  with  a  perverse 
mouth.  He  winketh  with  the  eyes;  presseth  with  the  foot;  speaketh  with  the 
finger.  With  a  wicked  heart  he  deviseth  evil:  and  at  all  times  he  soweth 
discord.  To  such  a  one  his  destruction  shall  presently  come:  and  he  shall 
suddenly  be  destroyed,  and  shall  no  longer  have  any  remedy.  Ibid.  6 — 12. 
See  10—25,  and  12—7. 

Therefore  as  the  tongfue  of  the  fire  devoureth  the  stubble,  and  the  heat  of 
the  flame  consumeth  it;  so  shall  their  root  be  as  ashes,  and  their  bud  shall  go 
up  as  dust:  for  they  have  cast  away  the  law  of  the  Lord  of  hosts,  and  have 
blasphemed  the  word  of  the  holy  One  of  Israel.  Isa.  5—24.  See  47—9,  and 
Jerem.  Cliap.  15. 

And  fear  not  the  words  of  a  sinful  man;  for  his  glory  is  dung  and  Worms: 
to-day  he  is  lifted  up,  and  to-morrow  he  shall  not  be  found.  1.  Mach. 
2—62,  63. 


IMPIOUS.  407 

0 

For  as  in  the  days  before  the  flood,they  were  eating  and  drinking, marry- 
ing and  giving  in  marriage,  until  the  day  that  Noe  entered  into  the  ark;  and 
they  knew  not  till  the  flood  came,  and  took  them  all  away:  so  shall  also  the 
coming  of  the  Son  of  man  be.     Matth.  24—38,  39.     See  Luke.  17—27. 

But  God  said  to  him:  Thou  fool,  this  night  do  they  require  thy  soul  of 
thee:  and  whose  shall  those  things  be,  which  thou  hast  provided?  So  is  he 
that  layeth  up  treasure  for  himself,  and  is  not  rich  towards  God.  Luke. 
12—20,  21.     See  verse  46. 

And  Abraham  said  to  him  {Dives):  Son,  remember  that  thou  didst  receive 
good  things  in  thy  life  time,  and  likewise  Lazarus  evil  things:  but  now  he  is 
comforted,  and  thou  art  tormented.     Ibid.  16 — 25. 

And  in  the  day  that  Lot  went  out  of  Sodom,  it  rained  fire  and  brimstone 
from  heaven,  and  destroyed  them  all.     Ibid.  i7 — 29. 

For  when  they  shall  say,  peace  and  security,  then  shall  sudden  de- 
struction come  upon  them,  as  the  pains  upon  her  that  is  with  child:  and  they 
shall  not  escape.     1.  Thess.  5 — 3. 

The  Punishment  of  the  Impious,  a  Warning  to  the  Oood. 

And  when  after  most  diligent  inquisition,  they  shall  find  that  the  false  wit- 
ness hath  told  a  lie  against  his  brother:  they  shall  render  to  him  as  he  meant 
to  do  to  his  brother:  and  thou  shalt  take  away  the  evil  out  of  the  midst  of 
thee  that  others  hearing  may  fear,  and  may  not  dare  to  do  such  things. 
Thou  shall  not  pity  him;  but  shalt  require  life  for  life,  eye  for  eye,  tooth  for 
tooth,  hand  for  hand,  foot  for  foot.     Dent.  19 — 18  to  21. 

If  a  man  have  a  stubborn  and  unruly  son,  who  will  not  hear  the  com- 
mandments of  his  father  or  mother,  and  being  corrected,  slighteth  obedience: 
they  shall  take  him,  and  bring  him  to  the  ancients  of  his  city,  and  to  the  gate 
of  judgment,  and  shall  say  to  them:  This  our  son  is  rebellious  and  stubborn; 
he  slighteth  hearing  our  admonitions;  he  givetli  himself  to  revelling  and 
to  debauchery  and  banquetings:  the  people  of  the  city  shall  stone  him:  and 
he  shall  die,  that  you  may  take  away  the  evil  out  of  the  midst  of  jo\x,  and 
all  Israel  hearing  it  may  be  afraid.     Ibid.  21 — 18  to  21. 

The  wicked  man  being  scourged,  the  fool  shall  be  wiser:  but  if  thou 
rebuke  a  wise  man  he  will  understand  discipline.     Prov.  19—25. 

When  a  pestilent  man  is  punished,  the  little  one  will  be  wiser:  and  if  he 
follow  the  wise,  he  will  receive  knowledge.     Ibid.  21 — 11. 

And  they  that  remain  shall  know,  that  there  is  nothing  better  then  the 
fear  of  God:  and  that  there  is  nothing  sweeter  than  to  have  regard  to  the  com- 
mandments of  the  Lord.     Eccli.  23 — 37.     See  Acts.  5 — 11,  and  1.  Tim.  5 — 20. 

Ood  will  Deride  the  Impious. 

He  that  dwelleth  in  heaven  shall  laugh  at  them:  and  the  Lord  shall  deride 
them.     Psalm.  2—4. 

But  the  Lord  shall  laugh  at  him:  for  he  foreseeth  that  his  day  shall  come. 
Psalm.  36—13. 

But  thou,  O  Lord,  shalt  laugh  at  them:  thou  shalt  bring  all  the  nations  to 
nothing.     Psalm.  58 — 9. 

I  also  will  laugh  in  your  destruction;  and  will  mock  when  that  shall  come 
to  you  which  you  feared.     Prov.  1 — 26. 


408  IMPIOUS. 

The  Impious  Ruin  their  Souls. 

And  if  I  oe  wicked,  wo  unto  me:  and  if  just,  I  sliall  not  lift  up  my  head^ 
being  filled  with  affliction  and  misery.     Job.  10—15, 

Because  the  wicked  man  is  reserved  to  the  day  of  destruction,  and  he 
shall  be  brought  to  the  day  of  wrath.  Ibid.  21 — 30. 

Let  thy  hand  be  foimd  by  all  thy  enemies:  let  thy  right  hand  find  out  all 
them  that  hate  thee.  Thou  shalt  make  them  as  an  oven  of  fire,  in  the  time  of 
thy  anger:  the  Lord  shall  trouble  them  in  his  wrath,  and  fire  shall  devour 
them.     Psahn.  20—9,  10. 

His  own  iniquities  catch  the  wicked:  and  he  is  fast  bound  with  the  ropes 
of  his  own  sins.  He  shall  die,  because  he  hath  not  received  instruction;  and 
in  the  multitude  of  his  folly  he.  shall  be  deceived.     Pro  v.  5 — 22,  23. 

The  years  of  the  wicked  shall  be  shortened.     Ibid.  10 — 27. 

The  justice  of  the  upright  shall  make  his  way  prosperous:  and  the  wicked 
man  shall  fall  by  his  own  wickedness.     Ibid.  11 — 5. 

The  wicked  man  shall  be  driven  out  in  his  wickedness:  but  the  just  hath 
hope  in  his  death.     Ibid.  14—32. 

Be  not  overmuch  wicked:  and  be  not  foolish,  lest  thou  die  before  thy  time. 
Eccles.  7—18. 

But  the  wicked  shall  be  punished  according  to  their  own  devices;  who 
have  neglected  the  just,  and  have  revolted  from  the  Lord.     Wisdom.  3 — 10. 

Such  things  as  these  the  sinners  said  in  hell:  for  the  hope  of  the  wicked 
is  as  dust,  which  is  blown  away  with  the  wind;  and  as  a  thin  froth  which  is 
dispersed  by  the  storm;  and  as  smoke  that  is  scattered  abroad  by  the  wind; 
and  as  the  remembrance  of  a  guest  of  one  day,  that  passeth  by.  Ibid.  5—14, 
15. 

Himible  thy  spirit  very  much;  for  the  vengeance  on  the  flesh  of  the  un- 
godly is  fire  £ind  worms.     Eccli.  7 — 19. 

Wo  to  you  ungodly  men,  who  have  forsaken  the  law  of  the  most  high 
Lord.  And  if  you  be  bom,  you  shall  be  born  in  malediction:  and  if  you  die, 
in  malediction  shall  be  your  portion.  All  tilings  that  are  of  the  earth,  shaJl 
return  into  the  earth;  so  the  ungodly  shall  from  malediction  to  destruction. 
Ibid.  41—11  to  13. 

Wo  to  the  wicked  unto  evil:  for  the  reward  of  his  hand  shall  be  given 
him.    Isa.  3—11. 

Let  us  have  pity  on  the  wicked,  but  he  will  not  learn  justice:  in  the  land 
of  the  saints  he  hath  done  wicked  tilings;  and  he  shall  not  see  the  glory  of  the 
Lord.     Ibid.  26—10. 

But  if  the  just  man  turn  himself  away  from  his  justice,  and  do  iniquity 
according  to  aU  the  abominations  which  the  wicked  man  useth  to  work,  shall 
he  live?  all  his  justices  which  he  had  done,  shall  not  be  remembered:  in  the 
prevarication,  by  which  he  hath  prevaricated,  and  in  his  sin,  which  he  hath 
committed,  in  them  he  shall  die.     Ezech.  18 — 24. 

T?ie  Impious  Ruin  their  Offspring. 

How  often  shall  the  lamp  of  the  wicked  be  put  out,  and  a  deluge  come  up- 
on them,  and  he  shall  distribute  the  sorrows  of  his  wrath  ?  Tliey  shall  be  as 
chaff  before  the  face  of  the  wind,  and  as  ashes  which  the  whirlwind  scatter- 
eth.    Qod  shall  lay  up  the  sorrow  of  tlie  father  for  his  children:  and  when  he 


IMPOSITION.  409 

shall  repay,  then  shall  he  know.    Job.  21 — 17  to  19. 

Their  fruit  shall  thou  destroy  from  the  earth;  and  their  seed  from  among 
the  children  of  men.     Psalm.  20 — 11. 

But  the  unjust  shall  be  destroyed  together:  the  remnants  of  the  wicked 
shall  perish.     Psalm.  36—38. 

The  offspring  of  the  ungodly  shall  not  bring  forth  many  branches,  and 
make  a  noise  as  unclean  roots  upon  the  top  of  a  rock.     EccU.  40 — 15. 

The  Impious  Destroy  their  Character. 

The  memory  of  the  just  is  with  praises:  and  the  name  of  the  wicked  shall 
rot.     Prov.   10-7. 

But  the  just  that  is  dead,  condemneth  the  wicked  that  are  living;  and 
youth  soon  ended,  the  long  life  of  the  unjust.  For  they  shall  see  the  end  of 
the  wise  man,  and  shall  not  understand  what  God  hath  designed  for  him,  and 
why  the  Lord  hath  set  him  in  safety.  They  shall  see  him,  and  shall  despise 
him:  but  the  Lord  shall  laugh  them  to  scorn:  and  they  shall  fall  after  this 
without  honour,  and  be  a  reproach  among  the  dead  forever:  for  he  shall  burst 
them  pxifled  up  and  speechless,  and  shall  shake  them  from  the  foundations: 
and  they  shall  be  utterly  laid  waste:  they  shall  be  in  sorrow;  and  their  mem- 
ory shall  perish.     Wisdom.  4 — 16  to  19. 

The  Impious  Dissipate  their  Temporal  Substance. 

The  dwelling  of  the  wicked  shall  not  stand.    Job.  8 — 22, 

Not  so  the  wicked,  not  so;  but  like  the  dust  which  the  wind  driveth  from 
the  face  of  the  earth.     Psalm.  1 — 4. 

I  have  seen  the  wicked  highly  exalted,  and  lifted  up  like  the  cedars  of  Li- 
banus.  And  I  passed  by,  and  lo,  he  was  not:  and  I  sought  him,  and  his  place 
was  not  found.     Psalm.  36 — 35,  36. 

Want  is  from  the  Lord  in  the  home  of  the  wicked.    Prov.   3 — 33. 

That  which  the  wicked  feareth,  shall  come  upon  him:  to  the  just  their  de- 
sire shall  be  given.     Ibid.  10 — 24. 

He  that  is  good,  shall  draw  grace  from  the  Lord:  but  he  that  trusteth  in 
his  own  devices,  doeth  wickedly.     Ibid.  12 — 3. 

The  house  of  the  wicked  shall  be  destroyed:  but  the  tabernacles  of  the 
just  shall  flourish.     Ibid.  14—11. 

Tlie  wicked  man  fleeth,  when  no  man  pursueth:  but  the  just,  bold  as  a 
lion,  shall  be  without  dread.     Ibid.  28 — 1. 

The  riches  of  the  unjust  shall  be  dried  up  like  a  river,and  shall  pass  away 
with  a  noise  like  a  great  thunder  in  rain.     Eccli.  40 — 13. 

IMPOSITION. 
Imposition  of  Hands. 

And  he  ( Joseph)  set  Ephraim  on  his  (Jacob's)  right  hand,  that  is,  towards 
the  left  hand  of  Israel:  but  Manasses  on  his  left  hand,  to  wit,  towards  his 
father's  right  hand,  and  brought  them  near  to  him.  But  he  stretching  forth 
his  right  hand,  put  it  upon  the  head  of  Ephraim  the  younger  brother:  and  the 
left  upon  the  head  of  Manasses  who  was  the  elder,  changing  his  hands.  Gen. 
48-13,  14. 


410  INCANTATIONS. 

Thou  shalt  present  also  the  calf  before  the  tabernacle  of  the  testimony. 
And  Aaron  and  his  sons  shall  lay  their  hands  upon  his  head :  and  thou  shalt 
kill  him  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord,  beside  the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  tes- 
timony.    Exod.  29—10,  11. 

And  he  shall  put  his  hand  upon  the  head  of  the  victim:  and  it  shall  be  ac- 
ceptable, and  help  to  its  expiation.  And  he  shall  immolate  the  calf  before  the 
Lord:  and  the  priests  the  sons  of  Aaron,  shall  offer  the  blood  thereof,  pouring 
it  round  about  the  altar,  which  is  before  the  door  of  the  tabernucle.  Levitt 
1—4,  5. 

And  he  shall  lay  his  hand  upon  the  head  of  his  victim,  which  shall  be 
slain  in  the  entry  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  testimony:  and  the  sons  of  Aaron 
the  priests  shall  pour  the  blood  roimd  about  upon  the  altar.     Ibid.  3 — 2. 

Moses  did  as  the  Lord  had  commanded.  And  when  he  had  taken  Josue, 
he  eet  him  before  Eleazar  the  priest,  and  all  the  assembly  of  the  people.  And 
laying  his  hands  on  his  head,  he  repeated  all  things  that  the  Lord  had  com- 
manded.    Num.  27—22,  23. 

But  the  two  elders  rising  up  in  the  midst  of  the  people,  laid  their  hands 
upon  her  (Susanna's)  head.     Dan.  13 — 34. 

And  embracing  them  ichildren),ajid  laying  his  hands  upon  them.he  blessed 
them.    Mark.  10—16. 

Imposition  of  Hands  in  the  Sacraments  of  Orders  and  Confirmation. 

And  the  discourse  pleased  all  the  multitude.  And  they  (the  Apostles)  chose 
Stephen, a  man  full  of  faith  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  PhiUp,  and  Prochorus, 
and  Nicanor,  and  Timon,  and  Parmenas,  and  Nicolas,  a  proselyte  of  Antioch. 
These  they  placed  in  the  presence  of  the  apostles:  and  they  praying  imposed 
hands  upon  them.     Acts.  6—5.  6. 

Who,  when  they  were  come,  prayed  for  them,  that  they  might  receive 
the  Holy  Ghost:  for  he  was  not  yet  come  upon  any  one  of  them;  but  they  were 
only  baptized  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus.  Then  they  laid  their  hands  upon 
them;  and  they  received  the  Holy  Ghost.     Ibid.  8 — 15  to  17. 

And  as  they  were  ministering  to  the  Lord,  and  fasting,  the  Holy  Ghost 
said  to  them:  Separate  me  Saul  and  Barnabas,  for  the  work  to  which  I  have 
taken  them.  Then  they  fasting  and  praying,  and  imposing  their  hands  upon 
them,  sent  them  away.     Ibid.  13—  2,  3. 

Having  heard  these  things  they  were  baptizetl  in  the  name  of  the  Lord 
Jesus.  And  when  Paul  had  imposed  his  hands  on  them,  the  Holy  Ghost  came 
upon  them,  and  they  spoke  tongues,  and  prophesied.     Ibid.  19 — 5,  6. 

Neglect  not  the  grace  which  is  in  thee,  which  was  given  thee  "by  prophecy, 
with  the  imposition  of  the  hands  of  the  priesthood.     1.  Tim.  4 — 14. 

Impose  not  hands  lightly  upon  any  man;  neither  be  imrtaker  of  other 
men's  sins.     Ibid.  5 — 22. 

For  which  cause  I  admonish  thee,  that  thou  stir  up  the  grace  of  Gkxi, 
which  is  in  thee  by  the  imposition  of  my  hands.    2.  Tim.  1 — 6. 

INCANTATIONS. 

(See  also  Magi,  and  Soothsayers.) 

And  Phai-ao  called  the  wise  men  and  the -magicians:  and  they  also  by 


INCANTATIONS.  411 

Egyptian  enchantments  and  certain  secrets  did  in  like  manner.  And  they  every 
one  cast  down  their  rods,  and  they  were  turned  into  serpents:  but  Aaron's 
rod  devoured  their  rods.     Exod.  7 — 11,  12. 

And  the  magicians  with  their  enchantments  practised  in  like  manner,  to 
bring  forth  sciniphs:  and  they  could  not:  and  there  were  sciniphs  as  well  on 
men  as  on  beasts.     Ibid.  8 — 18. 

Wizards  thou  shalt  not  suffer  to  live.     Ibid.  22 — 18. 

Go  not  aside  after  wizards,  neither  ask  any  thing  of  soothsayers,  to  be  de- 
filed by  them:  I  am  the  Lord  your  God.     Levit.  19 — 31. 

The  soul  that  shall  go  aside  after  magicians,and  soothsay  el's,  and  shall  com- 
mit fornication  with  them,  I  will  set  my  face  against  that  soul,  and  destroy 
it  out  of  the  midst  of  its  people.  *  *  A  man,  or  woman,  in  whom  there  is 
a  pythonical  or  divining  spirit,  dying  let  them  die:  they  shall  stone  them: 
their  blood  be  upon  them.     Ibid.  20 — 6  and  27. 

Neither  let  there  be  found  among  you  any  one  that  shall  expiate  his  son 
or  daughter,  making  them  to  pass  through  the  fire;  or  that  consulteth  sooth- 
sayers, or  observeth  dreams  and  omens:  neither  let  there  l)e  any  wizard,  nor 
charmer,  nor  any  one  that  consulteth  pythonic  spirits,  or  fortune-tellers,  or 
that  seeketh  the  truth  from  the  dead.  For  the  Loi-d  abhorreth  all  these 
things:  and  for  these  abominations  he  will  destroy  them  at  thy  coming.  Deut. 
18—10  to  13. 

Saul  consulted  the  witeh  of  Endor,  commanding  her  to  raise  Samuel  from, 
the  dead.     See  1.  Kings.  Chap.  28. 

And  they  {the  Israelites)  gave  themselves  to  divinations,and  soothsayings: 
and  they  delivered  themselves  up  to  do  evil  before  the  Lord  to  provoke  him. 
4.  Kings.  17—17. 

And  he  {Manasses)  made  his  son  pass  through  fire:  and  he  used  divina- 
tion, and  observed  omens,  and  appointed  pythons,  and  multiplied  soothsayers 
to  do  evil  before  the  Lord,  and  to  provoke  him.     Ibid.  21  —6. 

Note  :  Pythons:  That  is,  diviners  by  spirits. 

For  thou  hast  cast  off  thj^  people,  the  house  of  Jacob:  because  they  are 
filled  as  m  times  past,  and  have  had  soothsayers  as  the  Philistines,  and  have 
adhered  to  strange  children.    Isa.  2 — 6. 

I  am  the  Lord — that  make  void  the  tokens  of  divinei"S,  and  make  the 
soothsayers  mad:  that  turn  the  wise  backward,  and  that  make  their  knowl- 
edge foolish.     Ibid.  44—24,  25. 

Thou  hast  failed  in  the  multitude  of  thy  counsels:  let  now  the  astrologers 
stand  and  save  thee,  they  that  gazed  at  the  stars,  and  counted  the  months,that 
from  them  they  might  tell  the  things  that  shall  come  to  thee.     Ibid.  47 — 13. 

Tims  saith  the  Lord:  Learn  not  according  to  the  ways  of  the  Gentiles:  and 
be  not  afraid  of  the  signs  of  heaven,  which  the  heathens  fear.    Jerem.  10—2. 

Then  the  king  (Nabuchodonosor)  commmanded  to  call  together  the  divin- 
ers, and  the  wise  men,  and  the  magicians,  and  the  Chaldeans,  to  declare  to 
the  king  his  dreams;  so  they  came  and  stood  before  the  king.  Dan.  2 — 3.  See 
verses  10  and  27. 

And  I  will  destroy  the  cities  of  thy  land,  and  will  throw  down  all  thy 
strong  holds :  and  I  will  take  away  sorceries  out  of  thy  hand :  and  there  shall 
-be  no  divinations  in  thee.     Micheas.  5 — 11. 

And  there  was  great  joy  in  that  city.  But  a  certain  man  named  Simon, 
who  before  had  been  a  magician  in  the  city,  seducing  the  people  of  Samaria, 
giving,out  that  he  was  some  great  one.    Acts.  8 — 9,     See  13 — 6,  and  19 — 13. 


412  INCLINATIONS. 

And  it  came  to  pass  as  we  went  to  prayer,  a  certain  girl,  possessed  with 
a  pythonical  spirit,  met  us,  who  brought  her  masters  much  gain  by  divining. 
This  same  following  Paul,  and  us,  cried  out,  saying:  These  men  are  the  ser- 
vants of  the  most  high  God,  who  show  you  the  way  to  salvation.  And  this 
she  did  many  days.  But  Paul  being  grieved,  turned  and  said  to  the  spirit:  I 
command  thee,  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  to  go  out  of  her.  And  he  went 
out  the  same  hour.  But  her  masters  seeing  that  the  hope  of  their  gain  was 
gone,  having  apprehended  Paul  and  SUas,  they  brought  them  into  the  market- 
place to  the  rulers.     Ibid.  16 — 16  to  19. 

Now  the  works  of  the  flesh  are  manifest:  which  are,  fornication,  unclean- 
ness,  immodesty,  luxury,  idolatry,  witchcraft,  enmities,  contentions,  emula 
tions,  wrath,  quarrels,  dissensions,  sects.     Galat.  5 — 19,  20. 

But  to  the  fearful,  and  unbelieving,  and  the  abominable,  and  murderers, 
and  fornicators, and  sorcerers,  and  idolaters, and  all  Uars,  their  portion  shall  be 
in  the  pool  burning  with  fire  and  brimstone;  which  is  the  second  death.  Apocal. 
21—8. 

INCEST. 

Incest  a  Grave  Sin. 

No  man  shall  approach  to  her  that  is  near  of  kin  to  him,  to  uncover  her 
nakedness.     I  am  the  Lord.     Levit.  18 — 6.     See  remainder  of  Chapter. 

If  a  man  lie  with  his  stepmother,  and  discover  the  nakedness  of  his  father, 
let  them  both  be  put  to  death:  their  blood  be  upon  them.  *  *  If  any  man 
after  marrying  the  daughter,  marry  her  mother,  he  hath  done  a  heinous 
crime;  he  shall  be  bimit  aUve  with  them:  neither  shaU  so  great  an  abomina- 
tion remain  in  the  midst  of  you.     Ibid.  20 — 1 1  and  14. 

No  man  shall  take  his  father's  wife,nor  remove  his  covering.  Deut.  22 — 30. 

It  is  heard  for  certain,  that  there  is  fornication  among  you,  and  such  for- 
nication as  the  Uke  is  not  among  the  heathens;  that  some  one  hath  his  father's 
wife.  And  you  are  puffed  up;  and  have  not  rather  mourned,  that  he  might  be 
taken  away  from  among  you,  who  hath  done  this  deed.     1.  Cor.  5 — 1,  2. 

INCLINATIONS. 

Carnal  Inclinations,  or  Affection  for  Relatives. 

The  messenger  said  to  Heli:  Thy  sons,  Ophni  and  Phinees,  are  dead:  and 
the  ark  of  God  is  taken.  But  it  was  not  on  account  of  the  death  of  his  sons, 
but  when  he  had  named  the  ark  of  God,  he  fell  from  his  stool  backwards  by 
the  door,  and  broke  his  neck,  and  died.     1.  Kings.  4 — 17,  18. 

Jodb  said  to  David:  Thou  lovest  them  that  hate  thee;  and  thou  hatest 
them  that  love  thee:  and  thou  hast  shewn  this  day  that  thou  carest  not  for  thy 
nobles,  nor  for  thy  servants:  and  I  now  plainly  perceive  that  if  Absalom  had 
lived,  and  all  we  had  been  slain,  then  it  would  have  pleased  thee.  2.  Kings. 
19—6. 

Now  the  mother  was  to  be  admired  above  mea'^ure,  and  worthy  to  be  re- 
membered by  good  men,  who  beheld  her  seven  sons  slain  in  the  space  of  one 
day,  and  bore  it  with  a  good  courage,  for  the  hope  that  she  had  in  Gkxi. 
2.  Mach.  7—20. 


INDULGENCES.  413 

Christ  said:  Who  is  my  mother,  and  who  are  my  brethren  ?  And  stretch- 
ing forth  his  hands  towards  his  disciples,  he  said :  Behold  my  mother  and  my 
brethren.     Matth.  12—48. 

And  every  one  that  hath  left  house,  or  brethren,  or  sisters,  or  father,  or 
mother,  or  wife,  or  children,  or  lands  for  my  name's  sake,  shall  receive  a  hun- 
dred-fold, and  shall  possess  life  everlasting.  Ibid.  19 — 39.  See  also  Luke. 
14  -26. 

But  when  it  pleased  him,  who  separated  me  from  my  mother's  womb,  and 
called  me  by  his  grace.     Galat.  1 — 15. 

INCONSTANCY. 
Inconstancy  of  People. 

When  Moses  returned  from  Madian  into  Egypt,  he  narrated  all  the  words 
of  the  Lord,  by  which  he  had  sent  him.  Exod.  4 — 28,  and  following  verses. 
And  the  people  believed.  And  they  heard  that  the  Lord  had  visited  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel — and  falling  down  they  adored.  Verse  31 — But  afterwards 
when  they  were  afflicted  by  the  overseers  of  Pharao,  they  said  to  Moses  and 
Aaron:  The  Lord  see  and  judge,  because  your  have  madeom*  savour  to  stink 
before  Pharao  and  his  servants,  and  you  have  given  him  a  sword  to  kill  us. 
Ibid.  5—21.  See  Exod.  13—18,  21;  Ibid.  14—10,  13  and  31;  15—24  and  25; 
16—3;  19—8;  24—3;  32—1;  Num.  11—1. 

INCONTINENCY. 

(See  Luxury.) 
INDULGENCE. 

Say  not:  I  will  return  evU  (for  evil):  wait  for  the  Lord,  and  he  will  deliver 
thee.     Prov.  20—22.     See  Rom.  12—17;  1.  Thess.  5—15;  1.  Peter.  3—9. 

Forgive  thy  neighbour  if  he  hath  hurt  thee:  and  then  shall  thy  sins  be 
forgiven  to  thee  when  thou  prayest.     Eccli.  28 — 2. 

Therefore,  if  thou  offerest  thy  gift  at  the  altar,  and  there  shalt  remember 
that  thy  brother  hath  any  thing  against  thee;  leave  there  thy  gift  before  the 
altar,  and  first  go  to  be  reconciled  to  thy  brother,  and  then  come  and  offer  thy 
gift.     Matth.  5— 23,  24.     See  Mark.  11— 25. 

For  if  you  forgive  men  their  offences,  your  heavenly  Father  will  also  for- 
give you  your  offences.  But  if  you  will  not  forgive  men,  neither  will  your 
Father  forgive  you  your  sins.  Matth.  6 — 14,  15.  See  Mark.  11—26;  Ephes. 
4—32;  Coloss.  3—13. 

Not  rendering  evil  for  evil,  nor  railing  for  railing,  but  contrariwise,  bless- 
ing: for  unto  this  are  you  called,  that  you  may  inherit  a  blessing.  1.  Peter. 
3—9. 

INDULGENCES. 

And  I  will  give  to  thee  the  keys  of  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  And  what- 
soever thou  shalt  bind  upon  earth,  it  shall  be  bound  also  in  heaven:  and 
whatsoever  thou  shalt  loose  on  earth,  it  shall  be  loosed  also  in  heaven.  Matth. 
16-19. 


414  INFALLIBILITY. 

'  And  to  whom  you  have  pardoned  any  thing,  I  also.  For,  what  I  have 
pardoned,  if  I  have  pardoned  any  thing,  for  your  sakes  have  I  done  it  in  the 
person  of  Chi-ist.     2.  Cor.  2 — 10.     See  Coloss.  1 — 24. 

INFALLIBILITY. 

{See  Church.) 

INFIDELITY,  OR  INCREDULITY. 

{See  also  Faith.) 
Infidelity  Punished. 

And  them,  that  were  without,  they  {the  Angels)  struck  with  blindness 
from  the  least  to  the  greatest,  so  that  they  could  not  find  the  door.  *  *  And 
they  brought  him  {Lot)  forth,  and  set  him  without  the  city:  and  there  they 
spoke  to  him,  saying:  Save  thy  life:  look  not  back,  neither  stay  thou  in  all  the 
country  about:  but  save  thyself  in  the  mountain,  lest  thou  be  also  consumed. 

*  *  And  his  wife  looking  behind  her,  was  turned  in  to  a  statue  of  salt.  Gen. 
19—11,  17  and  26. 

And  Moses  said  {to  the  Lord):  There  are  six  hundred  thousand  footmen  of 
this  people,  and  sayest  thou:  I  wiU  give  them  flesh  to  eat  a  whole  month? 
Num.  11—21. 

Therefore  the  whole  multitude  crying  wept  that  night.  And  all  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  murmured  against  Moses  and  Aaron,  saying:  Would  God  that 
we  had  died  in  Egypt:  and  would  God  we  may  die  in  this  vast  wilderness. 

*  *  And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  How  long  will  this  jjeople  detract  me? 
How  long  will  they  not  beUeve  me  for  all  the  signs  that  I  have  wrought  before 
them  ?  I  will  strike  them  therefore  with  pestilence,  and  will  consume  them: 
but  thee  I  will  make  ruler  over  a  great  nation,  and  a  mightier  than  this  is. 
Ibid.  14— 1  to  3,  and  11,  12. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses  and  Aaron:  Because  you  have  not  beUeved  me, 
to  sanctify  me  before  the  children  of  Israel,  you  shall  not  bring  these  people 
into  the  land  which  I  will  give  them.     Ibid.  20 — 12. 

And  he  was  exceeding  angry  against  Aaron  also,  and  would  have  de- 
stroyed him :  and  I  prayed  in  like  manner  for  him.  Deut.  9 — 20.  See  4.  Kings. 
7—2,  17,  20. 

In  all  these  things  they  sinned  still:  and  they  believed  not  for  his  won- 
drous works.     Psalm.  77—32. 

"Wo  to  them  that  are  faint-hearted,  who  believe  not  God:  and  therefore 
they  shall  not  be  protected  by  him.     Eccli.  2 — 15. 

And  his  disciples  came  to  him,  and  awaked  him,  saying:  Lord,  save  us, 
we  perish.  And  Jesus  saith  to  them:  Wliy  are  you  fearful,  O  ye  of  little 
faith  ?    Matth.  8—25,  26;  also  14—30;  Mark.  4—40;  Luke.  8—25. 

And  Jesus  answered,  and  said:  O  unbelieving  and  perverse  generation, 
how  long  shall  I  be  with  you?  how  long  shall  I  suffer  you?    Matth.  17 — 16. 

He  that  belie veth,  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved:  but  he  that  believeth 
not,  shall  be  condemned.     Mark.  16 — 16. 

And,  behold,  thou  shalt  be  dumb,  and  shalt  not  be  able  to  speak  until  the 
day  wherein  th&se  things  shall  come  to  pass;  because  thou  hast  not  believed 
my  words,  which  shall  be  fulfilled  in  their  time.     Luke.  1 — 20. 


INGRATITUDE.  415 

Then  he  said  to  them:  O  fooUsh,  and  slow  of  heart  to  beUeve  in  all  the 
things  which  the  prophets  have  spoken!  Ibid.  24—25.  See  Matth.  13 — 58, 
and  17—19. 

He  that  believeth  in  him  is  not  judged:  but  he  that  doth  not  believe  is 
already  judged:  because  he  believeth  not  in  the  name  of  the  only  begotten 
Son  of  God.     John.  3—18. 

Note:--7s  not  judged.  He  that  believeth,  viz.  by  a  faith  working  through 
charity,  is  not  judged;  that  is,  is  not  condemned:  but  the  obstinate  unbeliever 
is  judged,  that  is,  condemned  already,  by  retrenching  himself  from  the  society 
of  Christ  and  his  Church. 

He  that  believeth  in  the  Son,  hath  life  everlasting:  but  he  that  believeth 
not  the  Son,  shall  not  see  life;  but  the  wrath  of  God  abideth  on  him.  Ibid. 
3—36. 

Therefore  I  said  to  you,  that  you  shall  die  in  your  sins:  for  if  you  believe 
not  that  I  am  he,  you  shall  die  in  yovu-  sin.     Ibid.  8—24. 

He  that  despiseth  me,  and  receiveth  not  my  words,  hath  one  that  judgeth 
him.  The  word  that  I  have  spoken,  the  same  shall  judge  him  in  the  last  day. 
Ibid.  12—48. 

Then  he  saith  to  Thomas:  Put  in  thy  finger  hither,  and  see  my  hands, 
and  bring  hither  thy  hand,  and  put  it  into  my  side:  and  be  not  incredulous, 
but  faithful.     Ibid.  20—27. 

Well:  because  of  unbelief  they  were  broken  off.  But  thou  standest  by 
faith:  be  not  high  minded,  but  fear.     Rom.  11 — 20. 

For  which  things  the  wrath  of  God  cometh  upon  the  children  of  unbehef . 
Coloss.  3—6. 

And  to  whom  did  he  swear  that  they  should  not  enter  into  his  rest,  but  to 
them  who  were  incredulous  ?    Hebr.  3 — 18.     See  4 — 2. 

Let  us  hasten,  therefore,  to  enter  into  -that  rest;  lest  any  man  fall  into 
the  same  example  of  incredulity.     Ibid.  4 — 11. 

But  without  faith  it  is  impossible  to  please  God.  For  he  that  cometh  to 
God,  must  believe  that  he  is,  and  is  a  rewarder  of  them  that  seek  him.  Ibid. 
11—6. 

INFIDELS. 

{See  Heretics.) 

INFIRMITY. 

Corporal  Infirmity. 

{See  Sickness.) 

INGRATITUDE. 

Punishment  of  Ingratitude. 

■  Jacob  seeing  and  hearing  the  ingratitude  of  Laban  and  his  sons,  took  his 
departure.    Gen.  Chap.  31. 

But  the  chief  butler,  when  things  prospered  with  him,  forgot  his  inter- 
preter {Joseph).     Ibid.  40 — 23. 


416  INGRATITUDE. 

A  man  is  surety  for  his  neighbour:  and  when  he  hath  lost  all  shame,  he 
shall  forsake  him.     EccU.  29—22. 

In  the  mean  time  there  arose  a  new  king  over  Egypt,  that  knew  not 
Joseph.     Exod.  1 — 8. 

The  children  of  Israel  ungrateful  for  the  manna,  said:  Who  will  give  us 
flesh  to  eat?    Num.  11—4. 

The  Ammonite,  and  theMoahite  even  after  the  tenth  generation  shall  not 
enter  into  the  church  of  the  Lord  for  ever:  because  they  wovdd  not  meet 
you  with  bread  and  water  in  the  way,  when  you  came  out  of  Egypt:  and  be- 
cause they  hired  against  thee  Balaam,  the  son  of  Beor,  from  Mesopotamia  in 
Syria,  to  curse  thee.     Deut.  23 — 3,  4.     See  Judges.  Chapters  2,  6  and  8. 

But  after  Gedeon  was  dead,  the  children  of  Israel  turned  again,  and  com- 
mitted fornication  with  Baahm.  And  they  made  a  covenant  with  Baal,  that 
he  should  be  their  god:  and  they  remembered  not  the  Lord  their  God,  who 
delivered  them  out  of  the  hands  of  all  their  enemies  round  about:  neither 
did  they  show  mercy  to  the  house  of  Jerobal  Gedeon,  according  to  all  the 
good  things  he  had  done  to  Israel.     Judges.  8—33  to  35. 

And  he  said  to  the  children  of  Israel:  Thus  saith  the  Lord  the  God  of 
Israel:  I  brought  up  Israel  out  of  Egypt,  and  delivered  you  from  the  hand 
of  the  Egyptians,  and  from  the  hand  of  all  the  kings  who  afflicted  you.  But 
you  this  day  have  rejected  your  God,  who  only  hath  saved  you  out  of  all 
your  evils  and  your  tribulations.     1.  Kings.  10 — 18,  19. 

How  Jacob  went  into  Egypt,  and  your  fathers  cried  to  the  Lord:  and  the 
Lord  sent  Moses  and  Aaron,  and  brought  your  fathers  out  of  Egypt,  and 
made  them  dwell  in  this  place:  and  they  forget  the  Lord  their  God:  and  he 
delivered  them  into  the  hands  of  Sisera  captain  of  the  army  of  Hasor,  and 
into  the  hands  of  the  PhiUstines,  and  into  the  hand  of  the  king  of  Moab:  and 
they  fought  against  them.     Ibid:  12 — 8,  9. 

Saul  received  many  benefits  from  David,  and  nevertheless  he  labored  in 
every  way  to  take  his  life.     See  1.  Kings.  Chapters  15  and  16. 

David  saved  the  inhabitants  of  Ceila,  and  yet  they  unshed  to  betray  him 
into  the  hands  of  Saul.     Ibid.  23 — 12.     See  also  2.  Kings.  10—4. 

He  {Absalom)  sent  therefore  to  Joab,  to  send  him  to  the  king:  but  he 
would  not  come  to  him.  And  when  he  had  sent  a  second  time,  and  he  would 
not  come  to  him,  he  said  to  his  servants:  You  know  the  field  of  Joab  near 
my  field,  that  hath  a  crop  of  barley:  go  now  and  set  it  on  fire.  So  the  ser- 
vants of  Absalom  set  the  corn  on  fire.  And  Joab's  servants  coming  ^vith 
their  garments  rent,  said:  The  servants  of  Absalom  have  set  part  of  the  field 
on  fire.  Then  Joab  arose,  and  came  to  Absalom  to  his  house,  and  said:  Why 
have  thy  servants  set  my  com  on  iire  ?  2.  Kings.  14—29  to  31 .  See  2.  Paral. 
24—21  and  25,  and  25—14,  15. 

He  that  rendereth  evil  for  good,  evil  shall  not  depart  from  his  house. 
Prov.  17—13. 

The  hope  of  the  unthankful  shall  melt  away  as  the  winter's  ice,  and  shall 
run  oflE  as  unprofitable  water.     Wisdom.   16 — 29. 

Hear,  O  ye  heavens,  and  give  ear,  O  earth,  for  the  Lord  hath  spoken. 
I  have  brought  up  children,  and  exalted  them:  but  they  have  despised 
m.e.  The  ox  knoweth  his  owner,  and  the  ass  his  master's  crib:  but  Israel 
hath  not  known  me,  and  my  people  hath  not  understood.  Wo  to  the  sinful 
nation,  a  people  laden  with  iniquity,  a  wicked  seed,  ungracious  children:  they 
have  forsaken  the  Lord,  they  have  blasphemed  the  Holy  One  of  Israel,  they 


INHERITANCE.  417 

are  gone  away  backwards.     Isa.  1 — 3  to  4. 

What  is  there  that  I  ought  to  do  more  to  my  vineyard  that  I  have  not 
done  to  it?  was  it  that  I  looked  that  it  should  bring  forth  grapes,  and  it  hath 
brought  forth  wild  grapes  ?    Ibid.  5 — 4. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord:  What  iniquity  have  your  fathers  found  in  me,  that 
they  are  gone  far  from  me,  and  have  walked  after  vanity,  and  are  become 
vain?  And  they  have  not  said:  Where  is  the  Lord,  that  made  us  come  up 
out  of  the  land  of  Egypt  ?  that  led  us  through  the  desert,  through  a  land  un- 
inhabited and  unpassable,  through  a  land  of  drought:  and  the  image  of  death, 
through  a  land  wherein  no  man  walkea  nor  any  man  dwelt?  Jerem. 
2 — 5,  6.  See  Ezech.  Chap.  16;  Osee.  Chap.  13;  Micheas.  Chap,  6;  1.  Mach. 
11—53,  and  16—16. 

Then  he  began  to  upbraid  the  cities,  wherein  were  done  the  most  of  his 
mighty  works,  because  they  had  not  done  penance.  Matth.  11—20.  See  John. 
11_46,  47;  Luke.  17—18;  Acts.  16—18,  19. 

Because  that,  when  they  had  known  God,  they  have  not  glorified  him  as 
God,  nor  gave  thanks:  but  became  vain  in  their  thoughts,  and  their  foolish 
heart  was  darkened.     Rom.  1 — 21. 

Know  also  this,  that,  in  the  last  days,  shall  come  dangerous  times:  men 
shall  be  lovers  of  themselves,  covetous,  haughty,  proud,  blasphemers,  disobedi- 
ent to  parents,  ungrateful,  wicked.     2.  Tim.  3 — 1,  2. 

INHERITANCE. 
Supernatural  Inheritance. 

The  Lord  is  the  portion  of  my  inheritance  and  of  my  cup:  it  is  thou  that 
wilt  restore  my  inheritance  to  me.    Psalm.  15 — 5. 

Save,  O  Lord,  thy  people,  and  bless  thy  inheritance;  and  rule  them  and 
exalt  them  for  ever.     Psalm.  27 — 9. 

For  evil  doers  shall  be  cut  off:  but  they  that  wait  upon  the  Lord,  they 
shall  inherit  the  land.     Psalm.  36—9. 

He  hath  established  them  forever,  and  for  ages  of  ages:  he  hath  made  a 
decree,  and  it  shall  not  pass  away.     Psalm.  141 — 6. 

And  if  sons,  heirs  also:  heirs  indeed  of  God,  and  joint-heirs  with  Christ: 
yet  so  if  we  suffer  with  him,  that  we  may  be  also  glorified  with  htm.  Rom, 
8—17.  * 

In  whom  you  also,  when  you  had  heard  the  word  of  truth  (the  gospel  of 
your  salvation)  in  whom  also  believing  you  were  sealed  with  the  holy  Spirit 
of  promise.  Who  is  the  pledge  of  our  inheritance,  for  the  redemption  of  ac- 
quisition, unto  the  praise  of  his  glory.     Ephes.  1 — 13,  14. 

That  being  justified  by  his  grace,  we  may  be  heirs  according  to  the  hope 
of  Ufe  everlasting,     Titus,  3 — 7. 

Hearken,  my  dearest  brethren:  hath  not  God  chosen  the  poor  of  this 
world,  rich  in  faith,  and  heirs  of  the  kingdom  which  God  hath  promised  to 
them  that  love  him  ?    James.  2 — 5.     See  1.  Peter.  3 — 33. 

Temporal  Inheritance. 

When  a  man  dieth  without  a  son,  his  inheritance  shall  pass  to  his  daugh- 
ter. If  he  have  no  daughter,  his  brethren  shall  succeed  him.  And  if  he 
have  no  brethren,  you  shall  give  the  inheritance  to  his   father's  brethren. 


418  INJURY. 

But  if  he  have  no  uncles  by  the  father,  the  inheritance  shall  be  given  to  them 
that  are  the  next  akin.  And  this  shall  be  to  the  children  of  Israel  sacred  by  a 
perpetual  law,  as  the  Lord  hath  commanded  Moses.     Num.  27 — 8  to  11. 

The  good  man  leaveth  heirs,  sons,  and  grandsons:  and  the  substance  of 
the  sinner  is  kept  for  the  just.     Prov.  13 — 22. 

The  inheritance  gotten  hastily  in  the  beginning,  in  the  end  shall  be  with- 
out a  blessing.     Ibid.  20 — 21. 

INHOSPITALITY. 

{See  Hospitality.) 

INIQUITY. 

{See  also  Impioits,  Injustice,  Wicked.) 

And  because  iniquity  hath  abounded,  the  charity  of  many  shall  grow 
cold.     Matth.  24—12. 

We  know  that  we  are  of  God:  and  the  whole  world  is  seated  in  wicked- 
ness.    1.  John.  5 — 19. 

Thou  hatest  all  the  workers  of  iniquity:  thou  wilt  destroy  all  that  siieak 
a  lie.     Psahn.  5 — 7. 

INJURY. 
Injury  not  to  be  done  to  our  Neighbor. 

Thou  shalt  not  calumniate  thy  neighbour,  nor  oppress  him  by  violence. 
Levit.  19—13. 

It  is  no  good  thing  to  do  hurt  to  the  just;  nor  to  strike  the  prince,  who 
judgeth  right.     Prov.  17—26. 

Say  not:  I  will  do  to  him  as  he  hath  done  to  me:  I  will  render  to  everj' 
one  according  to  his  work.     Ibid.  24—29.     See  20 — 22. 

Be  not  pleased  with  the  wrong  done  by  the  unjust,  knowing  that  even  to 
hell  the  wicked  shall  not  please.     Eccli.  9 — 17. 

Already  indeed  there  is  plainly  a  fault  among  you,  that  you  have  law- 
suits one  with  another.  Wliy  do  you  not  rather  take  the  injury  ?  why  do  you 
not  rather  suffer  the  fraud?  but  you  do  wrong  and  defraud;  and  that  to  your 
brethren.  Know  you  not  that  the  unjust  shall  not  possess  the  kingdom  of 
God  ?    1.  Ck)r.  6—7  to  9.     See  also  Matth.    5—39;  Luke.  6—29;  Rom.  12—17. 

And  that  no  man  over-reach  nor  deceive  his  brother  in  business:  because 
the  Lord  is  the  avenger  of  all  such  things,  sis  we  have  told  you  before,  and 
have  testified.    1.  Thess.  4—6. 

Injury  should  be  Prevented. 

If  thou  meet  thy  enemy's  ox  or  ass  going  astray,  bring  it  back  to  him.  If 
thou  see  the  ass  of  him  that  hateth  thee  lie  underneath  his  burden,  thou  shalt 
not  pass  by,  but  shalt  lift  him  up  with  him.     Exod.  23 — 4,  5. 

Thou  shalt  not  pass  by  if  thou  seest  thy  brother's  ox,  or  his  sheep  go 
astray:  but  tbou  shalt  bring  them  back  to  thy  brother.    And  if  thy  brother  be 


INJUSTICE.  419 

not  nigh,  or  thou  know  him  not;  thou  shalt  bring  them  to  thy  house,  and  they 
shall  be  with  thee  until  thy  brother  seek  them,  and  receiA^e  them.  Thou  shalt 
do  in  like  manner  with  liis  ass,  and  with  his  raiment,  and  with  every  thing 
that  is  thy  brother's,  which  is  lost:  if  thou  find  it,  neglect  it  not  as  pertaining 
to  another.  If  thou  see  thy  brother's  ass  or  his  ox  to  be  fallen  down  in  the 
way,  thou  shalt  not  slight  it,  but  shalt  lift  it  up  with  him,     Deut.  22 — 1  to  4. 

Injury  Done  should  be  Repaired. 

If  a  man  open  a  pit,  and  dig  one,  and  cover  it  not,  and  an  ox  or  an  ass 
fall  into  it,  the  owner  of  the  pit  shall  pay  the  price  of  the  beasts:  and  that 
which  is  dead  shall  be  his  own.     Exod.  21 — 33,  34.     See  whole  Chapter. 

If  any  man  hurt  a  field  or  a  vineyard,  and  put  in  his  beast  to  feed  upon 
that  which  is  other  men's;  he  shall  restore  the  best  of  whatsoever  he  hath  in 
his  own  field,  or  in  his  vineyard,  according  to  the  estimation  of  the  damage. 
If  ■  a  fire  breaking  out  light  upon  thorns,  and  catch  stacks  of  corn,  or  corn 
standing  in  the  fields,  he  that  kindled  the  fire  shall  make  good  the  loss.  If  a 
man  deliver  money,  or  any  vessel  unto  his  friend  to  keep,  and  they  be  stolen 
away  from  him  that  received  them;  if  the  thief  be  found,  he  shall  restore 
double.     Ibid.  22 — 5  to  7.     See  whole  Chapter. 

He  that  killeth  a  beast,  shall  make  it  good,  that  is  to  say,  shall  give  beast 
for  beast.  He  that  giveth  a  blemish  to  any  of  his  neighbours;  as  he  hath  done, 
so  shall  it  be  done  to  him:  breach  for  breach,  eye  for  eye,  tooth  for  tooth,  shall 
he  restore.  What  blemish  he  gave,  the  like  shall  he  be  compelled  to  suffer. 
He  that  striketh  a  beast,  shall  render  another.  He  that  striketh  a  man,  shall 
be  punished.     Levit.  24 — 18  to  21. 

Saj^  to  the  children  of  Israel:  When  a  man  or  woman  shall  have  com- 
mitted any  of  all  the  sins  that  men  are  wont  to  commit,  and  by  negligence 
shall  have  transgressed  the  commandment  of  the  Lord,  and  offended,  they 
shall  confess  their  sin,  and  restore  the  principal  itself,  and  the  fifth  part  over 
and  above,  to  him  against  whom  they  have  sinned.  But  if  there  be  no  one  to 
receive  it,  they  shall  give  it  to  the  Lord:  and  it  shall  be  the  priest's,  besides 
the  ram  that  is  offered  for  expiation,  to  be  an  atoning  sacrifice.  Num.  5 — 6 
to  8. 

Cursed  be  he  that  removeth  his  neighbour's  landmarks.     Deut.  27 — 17. 

He  that  despiseth  the  poor,  reproacheth  his  maker:  and  he  that  rejoiceth 
at  another  man's  ruin,  shall  not  be  unpunished.     Prov.  17 — 5. 

INJUSTICE. 

For  the  Lord  thy  God  abhorreth  him  that  doeth  these  things;  and  he 
hateth  all  injustice.     Deut.  25—16. 

If  thou  wilt  put  away  from  thee  the  iniquity  that  is  in  thy  hand,  and  let 
not  injustice  remain  in  thy  tabernacle:  then  mayst  thou  lift  up  thy  face  with- 
out spot,  and  thou  shalt  be  steadfast,  and  shalt  not  fear.    Job.  11 — 14,  15. 

Neither  shall  the  wicked  dwell  near  thee:  nor  shall  the  unjust  abide 
before  thy  eyes.     Psalm.  5 — 6. 

The  unjust  hath  said  witliin  himself,  that  he  would  sin:  there  is  no  fear 
of  Crod  before  his  eyes.     Psalm.  35 — 2. 

But  the  unjust  shall  be  destroyed  together:  the  remnants  of  the  wicked 
shall  perish.     Psalm.  36—38. 


4'30  INJUSTICE. 

Shall  they  utter,  and  speak  iniquity:  shall  all  speak  who  work  injustice? 
Psalm.  93—4. 

I  did  not  set  before  my  eyes  any  unjust  thing:  I  hated  the  workers  of  ini- 
quities.    Psalm.    100  -3. 

He  took  them  out  of  the  way  of  their  iniquity:  for  they  were  brought 
low  for  their  injustices.     Psalm.  106 — 17. 

Direct  my  steps  according  to  thy  word:  and  let  no  iniquity  have  dominion 
over  me.     Psalm.  118 — 133. 

Envy  not  the  unjust  man,  and  do  not  follow  his  ways.     Prov.  3—31. 

For  the  creature,  serving  thee  the  Creator,  is  made  fierce  against  the  un- 
just for  their  punishment;  and  abateth  its  strength  for  the  benefit  of  them 
that  trust  in  thee     Wisdom.  16 — 24. 

Wherefore  thou  hast  also  greatly  tormented  them  who  in  their  life  have 
lived  foolishly  and  unjustly,  by  the  same  things  which  they  worsliipped. 
Ibid.  12—23. 

Be  not  pleased  with  the  wrong  done  by  the  unjust,  knowing  that  even  to 
hell  the  wicked  shall  not  please.     Eccli.  9 — 17. 

A  kingdom  is  translated  from  one  people  to  another,  because  of  injustices, 
and  wrongs,  and  uijuries,  and  divers  deceits.     Ibid.  10 — 8. 

The  rich  man  hath  done  wrong,  and  yet  he  will  fume:  but  the  poor  is 
wronged,  and  must  hold  his  i)eace.  -  Ibid.  13 — 4. 

Return  to  the  Lord,  and  turn  away  from  thy  injustice,  and  greatly  hate 
abomination.     Ibid.  17 — 23. 

The  offering  of  him  that  sacrificeth  of  a  thing  wrongfully  gotten,  is  stain- 
ed; and  the  mockeries  of  the  unjust  are  not  acceptable.     Ibid.  34 — 21. 

To  depart  from  iniquity  is  that  which  pleaseth  the  Lord;  and  to  depart 
from  injustice,  is  an  entreaty  for  sins.     Ibid.  35 — 5. 

The  riches  of  the  unjust  shall  be  dried  up  like  a  river.and  shall  pass  away 
with  a  noise  like  a  great  thunder  in  rain.     Ibid.  40 — 13. 

Be  ashamed— of  injustice  before  companion  and  friend;  and  in  regard  to 
the  place  where  thou  dwellest.     Ibid.  41    23. 

Wo  to  them  that  make  wicked  laws;  and  when  they  write,  write  injus- 
tice: to  oppress  the  poor  in  judgment,and  do  violence  to  the  cause  of  the  hum- 
ble of  my  people:  that  widows  might  be  their  prey,  and  that  they  might  rob 
the  fatherless.  What  will  you  do  in  the  day  of  visitation,  and  of  the  calamity 
which  Cometh  from  afar  ?  to  whom  will  you  flee  for  help  ?  and  where  will  ye 
leave  your  glory?    Isa.  10 — 1  to  3. 

Wo  to  him  that  buildeth  up  his  house  by  injustice,  and  his  chambers  not 
in  judgment:  that  will  oppress  his  friend  without  cause,  and  will  not  pay  him 
his  wages.     Jerem.  22 — 13. 

For  when  the  just  turneth  himself  away  from  his  justice,  and  committeth 
iniquity,  he  shall  die  therein:  in  the  injustice  that  he  hath  wrought  he  shall 
die.  And  when  the  wicked  turneth  himself  away  from  his  wickedness,  which 
he  hath  wrought, and  doeth  judgment  and  justice;  he  shall  save  his  soul  alive. 
Because  he  considereth  and  turneth  away  himself  from  all  his  iniquities, 
which  he  hath  wrought,  he  shall  surely  live,  and  not  die.  Ezech.  18 — 26  to 
28. 

For  the  wrath  of  Gkxi  is  revealed  from  heaven,  against  all  impiety  and  in- 
justice of  those  men  that  detain  the  truth  of  God  in  injustice.     Rom.  1 — 18. 

But  these  men,  as  irrational  beasts,  naturally  tending  to  the  snare,  and  to 
destruction,  blaspheming  those  things  which  they  know  not,  shall  perish  in 


INTENTION.  431 

their  corruption,  receiving  the  reward  of  injustice,  counting  pleasure  the  de- 
lights of  a  day;  stains  and  blemishes,  flowing  in  dehcacies,  rioting  in  their 
feasts  with  you.     2.  Peter.  2—12,  13. 

INNOCENCE. 

The  Lord  the  most  mighty  God,  the  Lord  the  most  mighty  God,  he  know- 
eth,  and  Israel  also  shall  understand:  If  with  the  design  of  transgression  we 
have  set  up  this  altar,  let  him  not  save  us,  but  punish  us  immediately:, and  if 
we  did  it  with  that  mind,  that  we  might  lay  upon  it  holocausts,  and  sacrifice, 
and  victims  of  peace-offerings,  let  him  requii-e  and  judge.  Josue.  22—22,  23. 
See  1.  Kings.  1—14,  15. 

And  when  he  (Achab)  had  seen  him  {Elias),he  said:  Art  thou  he  that 
troublest  Israel  ?  And  he  said:  I  have  not  troubled  Israel,  but  thou  and  thy 
father's  house,  who  have  forsaken  the  commandnaents  of  the  Lord,  and  have 
followed  Baalim.     3.  Kings.  18—17,  18. 

And  when  he  was  come  to  the  gate  of  Benjamin,  the  captain  of  the  gate, 
who  was  there  in  his  turn,  was  one  named  Jerias,the  son  of  Selemias,  the  son 
of  Hananias:  and  he  took  hold  of  Jeremias  the  prophet,  saying:  Thou  art  flee- 
ing to  the  Chaldeans.  And  Jeremias  answered:  It  is  not  so;  I  am  not  fleeing 
to  the  Chaldeans.    Jerem.  37 — 12,  13. 

But  Peter,  standing  up,  with  the  eleven,  lifted  up  his  voice,  and  spoke  to 
them:  Ye  men  of  Judea,  and  all  you  that  dweU  in  Jerusalem,  be  this  known 
to  you,  and  with  your  eai's  receive  my  words.  For  these  are  not  drunk,  as 
you  suppose, seeing  it  is  but  the  third  hour  of  the  day.     Acts.  2 — 14,  15. 

And  after  the  third  day  he  called  together  the  chief  of  the  Jews.  And 
when  they  were  assembled;  he  said  to  them:  Men  brethren,  I  having  done 
nothing  against  the  people,  or  the  custom  of  our  fathers,  was  dehvered  up  a 
prisoner  from  Jerusalem  into  the  hands  of  the  Romans:  who,  when  they  had 
examined  me,  would  have  let  me  go,  for  that  there  was  no  cause  of  death  in 
me.     Ibid.  28—17,  18. 

INSTRUCTION. 

Instruction  of  Children. 

{See  Children.) 

(See  also  Discipline  and  Doctrine.) 

INSULT. 

(See  Contumely.) 

INTENTION. 
Right  Intention. 

Cain  killed  Abel;  David,Ooliath;  Joab,Abner  and  Amasa;  Herod,John  the 
Baptist;  Peter, by  word,  Ananias  and  Saphira.  But  consider  the  difference  in 
the  intentions  and  causes.  Gen.  4 — 8;  1.  Kings.  17 — 49;  2.  Kings,  35 — 27  and 
20-10:  Matth.  14—10;  Acts.  5—5,  10. 

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443  INVOCATION. 

Abraham  latighed  when  a  son  was  promised  to  him:  Sara  also  laughed: 
but  the  laiigh  of  Abraham  tvas  commended,  while  that  of  Sara  toas  reprehend- 
ed.   Gen,  17—17  and  18—12. 

Pharao  said:  I  have  sinned.  Exod.  9 — 27.  Said  said:  I  have  smned. 
1.  King.  15 — 24.  David  said:  I  have  sinned.  2.  Kings.  12—13.  Manasses 
said:  I  have  sinned.  2.  Paral.  33 — 12.  Judas  also  said:  I  have  sinned.  Matth. 
27 — 4.  But  the  feelings  and  intentions  of  their  hearts  tcere  very  different.  See 
Judith.  10 — 2  and  following  verses.  She  adorned  herself  to  liberate  the  people 
of  Cfodfand  not  for  vanity's  sake. 

Ood  Respects  the  Intention  more  than  the  Deed. 

Cain  offered  gifts  to  the  Lord;  Abel  did  the  same,  but  toitfi  very  different 
intentions,  as  the  result  proved.    Gen.  4 — 3,  4. 

Core,  like  Aaron,  offered  incense,  but  Ood  did  not  accept  his  offering. 
Num.  Chap.  16. 

Ood,  through  the  prophet  I$aias,condemned  the  oblations  which  he  had  in- 
stituted, becaiise  of  the  depravity  of  those  offering  them:    Hence  he  said: 

To  what  purpose  do  you  offer  me  the  multitude  of  your  victims  ? — I  am 
full,  I  desire  not  holocausts  of  rams,  and  fat  of  fatlings,  and  blood  of  calves, 
and  lambs,  and  buck-goats.  *  *  And  when  you  stretch  forth  your  hands,  I 
wiU.  turn  away  my  eyes  from  you:  and  when  you  multiply  prayer,  I  will  not 
hear:  for  your  hands  are  fuU  of  blood.     Isa.  1 — 11  and  15. 

The  Lord  preferred  the  oblation  of  the  widow  who  cast  tvoo  bra^s  mites  into 
the  treasury,  to  the  offerings  of  the  rich.    Hence  he  said: 

Verily  I  say  to  you:  that  this  poor  widow  hath  cast  in  more  than  they  all. 
Luke.  31—3. 

Herod  wislied  to  see  Jesus;  and  seeing  him  was  glad:  but  no  benefit  follow- 
ed from  it,because  curiosity  was  the  motive,  not  piety  or  charity.  Luke.  23 — 8. 

INTEREST. 

(See  Lending,  and  Usury.) 

INTERPRETATION. 

Private  Interpretation. 

(See  Bible.) 

INTOXICATION. 

(See  Drunkenness.) 

INVOCATION. 

Invocation  of  Saints. 

(See  Saints.) 


JEALOUSY.  438 

{See  Zeal.)      ' 
JERUSALEM. 
T?ie  Church,  the  Spiritual  Jerusalem. 

My  soul,  bless  thou  the  Lord;  because  the  Lord  our  God  hath  delivered 
Jerusalem  his  city  from  all  her  troubles.  Happy  shall  I  be  if  there  shall  re- 
main of  ray  seed,  to  see  the  glory  of  Jerusalem.  The  gates  of  Jerusalem  shall 
be  built  of  Sapphire,  and  of  Emerald,  and  all  the  walls  thereof  round  about  of 
precious  stones.  All  its  streets  shall  be  paved  with  white  and  clean  stones: 
and  Alleluia  shall  be  sung  in  its  streets.  Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  hath  ex- 
alted it;  and  may  he  reign  over  it  for  ever  and  ever;  Amen.  Tob.  13 — 19 
to  23. 

Jerusalem,  which  is  built  as  a  city,  which  is  compact  together.  Psalm. 
121—3. 

Look  upon  Sion  the  city  of  our  solemnity:  thy  eyes  shall  see  Jerusalem,  a 
rich  habitation,  a  tabernacle  that  cannot  be  removed:  neither  shall  thfe  nails 
thereof  be  taken  away  for  ever;  neither  shall  any  of  the  cords  thereof  be 
broken.  Because  only  there  our  Lord  is  magnificent:  a  place  of  rivers.  Isa. 
33—20,  21. 

O  poor  little  one,  tossed  with  tempest,  without  all  comfort,  behold  I  will 
lay  thy  stones  in  order,  and  will  lay  thy  foundations  with  sapphires,  and  I 
will  make  thy  bulwarks  of  jasper,  and  thy  gates  of  graven  stones,  and  all  thy 
borders  of  desirable  stones.  All  thy  children  shall  be  taught  of  the  Lord:  and 
great  shall  be  the  peace  of  thy  children.  And  thou  shalt  be  founded  in  justice: 
depart  far  from  oppression,  for  thou  shalt  not  fear;  and  from  terror,  Jor  it 
shall  not  come  near  thee.  Behold,  an  inhabitant  shall  come,  who  was  not 
with  me,  he  that  was  a  stranger  to  thee  before,  shall  be  joined  to  thee. 
Behold,  I  have  created  the  smith  that  bloweth  the  coals  in  the  fire,and  bringeth 
forth  an  instrument  for  his  work:  and  I  have  created  the  killer  to  destroy. 
No  weapon  that  is  formed  against  thee  shall  prosper:  and  every  tongue  that 
resisteth  thee  in  judgment,  thou  shalt  condemn.  This  is  the  inheritance  of 
the  servants  of  the  Lord,  and  their  justice  with  me,  saith  the  Lord.  Ibid. 
54—11  to  17. 

Arise,  be  enlightened,  O  Jerusalem:  for  thy  light  is  come,  and  the  glory 
of  the  Lord  is  risen  upon  thee.  For  behold  darkness  shall  cover  the  earth,  and 
a  mist  the  people:  but  the  Lord  shall  arise  upon  thee,  and  his  glory  shall  be 
seen  upon  thee.  And  the  Gentiles  shall  walk  in  thy  light,  and  kings  in  the 
brightness  of  thy  rising.  Lift  up  thy  eyes  round  about,  and  see:  all  these  are 
gathered  together,  they  are  come  to  thee:  thy  sons  shall  come  from  afar,  and 
thy  daughters  shall  rise  up  at  thy  side.  Then  shalt  thou  see  and  abound,  and 
thy  heart  shall  wonder  and  be  enlarged,  when  the  multitude  of  the  sea  shall 
be  converted  to  thee,  the  strength  of  the  Gentiles  shall  come  to  thee.  *  * 
Thou  shalt  no  more  have  the  sun  for  thy  light  by  day,  neither  shall  the  bright- 
ness of  the  moon  enlighten  thee:  but  the  Lord  shall  be  unto  thee  for  an  ever- 
lasting light,  and  thy  God  for  thy  glory.  Thy  sun  shall  go  down  no  more, 
and  thy  moon  shall  not  decrease:  for  tlie  Lord  shall  be  unto  thee  for  an  ever- 
lasting light,and  the  days  of  thy  mourning  shall  be  ended.  Ibid..  60 — 1  to  5, 
and  19,  20. 

Upon  thy  Avails,  O  Jerusalem,  I  have  appointed  watchmen,  all  the  day 


424  JOY. 

and  all  the  night  they  shall  never  hold  their  peace.    You  that  ai-e  mindful  of 
the  Lord,  hold  not  your  peace.     Ibid.  62 — 6. 

But  you  shall  be  glad  and  rejoice  for  ever  in  these  things,  which  I  create: 
for  behold,  I  create  Jerusalem  a  rejoicing,  and  the  people  thereof  joy.  And 
I  will  rejoice  in  Jerusalem,  and  joy  in  my  people;  and  the  voice  of  weeping 
shall  no  more  be  heard  in  her,  nor  the  voice  of  crying.     Ibid.  65 — 18,  19. 

Put  off,  O  Jerusalem,  the  garment  of  thy  mourning  and  affliction:  and 
put  on  the  beauty,  and  honour  of  that  everlasting  glory  which  thou  hast  from 
Grod.  God  will  clothe  thee  with  the  double  garment  of  justice,  and  will  set  a 
crown  on  thy  head,  of  everlasting  honour.  For  God  wUl  show  his  brightness 
in  thee,  to  every  one  under  heaven.  For  thy  name  shall  be  named  to  thee  by 
God  for  ever:  the  peace  of  justice,  and  honour  of  piety.  Arise,  O  Jerusalem, 
and  stand  on  high:  and  look  about  towards  the  east,  and  behold  thy  children 
gathered  together  from  the  rising  to  the  setting  sun,  by  the  word  of  the  holy 
One,  rejoicing  in  the  remembrance  of  God.     Baruch.  5 — 1  to  5. 

But  that  Jerusalem,  which  is  above,  is  free;  which  is  our  mother.  Galat. 
4—26.     SeeHebr.  11—10. 

But  you  are  come  to  mount  Sion,  and  to  the  city  of  the  living  God,  the 
heavenly  Jerusalem,  and  to  the  company  of  many  thousands  of  Angels,  and 
to  the  church  of  the  fii'st-born,  who  are  written  in  heaven,  and  to  God  the 
judge  of  all,  and  to  the  spu'its  of  the  just  made  perfect.     Hebr.  12 — 22,  23. 

He  that  shall  overcome,  I  will  make  him  a  pillar  in  the  temple  of  my  God; 
and  he  shall  go  out  no  more:  and  I  will  write  upon  him  the  name  of  my  God, 
and  the  name  of  the  city  of  my  God,  the  new  Jerusalem,  which  cometh  down 
out  of  heaven  from  my  God,  and  my  new  name.    Apocal.  3 — 12. 

And  I  John  saw  the  holy  city  the  new  Jerusalem  coming  down  from  God 
out  of  heaven,  prepared  as  a  bride  adorned  for  her  husband.  *  *  And  he 
took  ifie  up  in  spirit  to  a  great  and  high  mountain:  and  he  showed  me  the 
holy  city  Jerusalem,  coming  down  out  of  heaven  from  God,  having  the  glory 
of  God;  and  the  Ught  thereof  like  unto  a  precious  stone,  as  it  were  to  a  jasper- 
stone,  as  crystal.     Ibid.  21 — 2,  10,  11. 

For  prophecies  against  Jerusalem  and  its  inhabitants,  see  4.  Kings. 
21—12,  13;  Ibid.  23—27;  Isa.  3—1,  2;  Ibid.  Chap.  22;  Ibid.  29—1,  4;  Ibid. 
65—2:  Jerem.  4—3,  9;  Ibid.  Chap.  7;  Ibid.  15-9,  13,  14. 

JESUS. 

(See  Chritt.) 

JOY.  JOYFULNESS. 

Lawful  to  Rejoice. 

David  brought  back  the  ark  to  Jerusalem  amid  great  rejoicing.  1.  Paral. 
15—26. 

And  the  people  rejoiced,  when  they  promised  their  offerings  willuigly: 
because  they  offered  them  to  the  Lord  with  all  their  heart:  and  David  the 
king  rejoiced  also  with  a  great  joy.  And  he  blessed  the  Lord  before  all  the 
multitude;  and  he  said:  Blessed  art  thou,  O  Lord  theGoti  of  Israel,  our  father 
from  eternity  to  eternity.     Ibid.  29 — 9.  1 0. 

And  every  man  of  Juda,  and  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem  returned,  and 


JUDGE.  425 

Josaphat  at  their  head,  into  Jerusalem  with  great  joy;  because  the  Lord  had 
made  them  rejoice  over  their  enemies.     2.  Paral.  20—27. 

And  Maasia,  and  Semeia,  and  Eleazar,  and  Azzi,  and  Johanan,  and 
Melchia,  and  Elam,  and  Ezer.  And  the  singers  sung  loud;  and  Jezraia  was 
their  overseer:  and  they  sacrificed  on  that  day  great  sacrifices,  and  they  re- 
joiced, for  God  had  made  them  joyful  with  great  joy:  their  wives  also  and 
their  children  rejoiced;  and  the  joy  of  Jerusalem  was  heard  afar  off.  2.  Esdras. 
12—41,  42. 

When  Tobias  returned  from  his  journey,  his  father  kissed  him,  as  did  also 
his  wife:  and  they  began  to  weep  for  joy.  And  when  they  had  adored  God, 
and  given  him  thanks,  they  sat  down  together.    Tob.  11 — 11,  12. 

And  the  rest  of  his  {Tobias')  life  was  joy,  and  with  great  increase  of  the 
fear  of  God  he  departed  in  peace.     Ibid.  14—4. 

For  the  remaining  text  on  this  subject,  see  Rejoicing. 

JUDGE. 

Office  and  Power  of  Judges. 

And  the  next  day  Moses  sat  to  judge  the  people,  who  stood  by  Moses  from 
morning  until  night.  *  *  And  provide  out  of  all  the  people,  able  men,  such 
as  fear  God,  in  whom  there  is  truth,  and  that  hate  avarice,  and  ai)point  of 
them  rulers  of  thousands,  and  of  hundreds,  and  of  fifties,  and  of  tens,  who 
may  judge  the  people  at  all  times:  and  when  any  great  matter  soever  shall 
fall  out,  let  them  refer  it  to  thee;  and  let  them  judge  the  lesser  matters  only: 
that  so  it  may  be  lighter  for  thee,  the  burden  being  shax'ed  out  unto  others. 
Exod.  18—13,  21,  22.  See  also  Cliapters  21,  22  and  23,  in  which  are  found  the 
laws  relating  to  the  judges. 

Thou  shalt  not  do  that  which  is  unjust,  nor  judge  unjustly.  Respect  not 
the  person  of  the  poor,  nor  honour  the  countenance  of  the  mighty.  But  judge 
thy  neighbour  according  to  justice.     Levit.  19 — 15. 

Let  there  be  equal  judgment  among  you,  whether  he  be  a  stranger,  or  a 
native  that  offends:  because  I  am  the  Lord  your  God.  And  Moses  spoke  to 
the  children  of  Israel:  and  they  brought  forth  him  that  had  blasphemed,  with- 
out the  camp,  and  they  stoned  him.  And  the  children  of  Israel  did  as  the 
Lord  had  commanded  Moses.     Ibid.  24—23. 

Let  me  have  from  among  you  wise  and  understanding  men,  and  such 
whose  conversation  is  approved  among  your  tribes,  that  I  may  appoint  them 
your  rulers.  *  *  And  I  commanded  them,  saying:  Hear  them,  and  judge 
that  which  is  just;  whether  he  be  one  of  your  country,  or  a  stranger.  There 
shall  be  no  difference  of  persons:  you  shall  hear  the  little  as  weU  as  the  great: 
neither  shall  you  respect  any  man's  person,  because  it  is  the  judgment  of 
God.  And  if  any  thing  seem  hard  to  you,  refer  it  to  me,  and  I  will  hear  it. 
Deut.  1—13,  16,  17. 

Thou  shalt  appoint  judges  and  magistrates  in  all  thy  gates,  which  the 
Lojd  thy  God  shall  give  thee,  in  all  thy  tribes:  that  they  may  judge  the  people 
-wdth  just  judgment,  and  not  go  aside  to  either  part.  Thou  shalt  not  accept 
persons  nor  gifts:  for  gifts  blind  the  eyes  of  the  wise,  and  change  the  words 
of  the  just.  Ibid.  16—18,  19.  See  also  Chap.  17,  where  various  laws  are 
prescribed. 


426  JUDGE. 

If  there  be  a  controversy  between  men,  and  they  call  upon  the  judges; 
they  shall  give  the  prize  of  justice  to  him  whom  they  perceive  to  be  just:  and 
him  whom  they  find  to  be  wicked,  they  shall  condemn  of  wickedness.  And 
if  they  see  that  the  offender  be  worthy  of  stripes;  they  shall  lay  him  down, 
and  shall  cause  him  to  be  beaten  before  them.  According  to  the  measure  of 
the  sin  shall  the  measure  also  of  the  stripes  be:  yet  so,  that  they  exceed  not 
the  number  of  forty:  lest  thy  brother  depart  shamefully  torn  before  thy 
eyes.     Deut.  25 — 1  to  3. 

Cursed  be  he  that  perverteth  the  judgment  of  the  stranger,  of  the  father- 
less and  the  widow:  and  all  the  people  shall  say:  Amen.     Ibid.  27 — 19. 

And  it  came  to  pass  when  Samuel  was  old,  that  he  appointed  his  sons  to 
be  judges  over  Israel.  *  *  And  Ms  sons  walked  not  in  his  ways:  but  they 
turned  aside  aiter  lucre,  and  took  bribes,  and  perverted  judgment.  Then  all 
the  ancients  of  Israel  being  assembled,  came  to  Samuel  to  Ramatha.  And 
they  said  to  him:  Behold,  thou  art  old;  and  thy  sons  walk  not  in  thy  ways. 
1.  Kings.  8 — 1,  and  3  to  5. 

And  he  set  judges  of  the  land  in  all  the  fenced  cities  of  Juda,  in  every 
place.  And  charging  the  judges,  he  said:  Take  heed  what  you  do:  for  you 
exercise  not  the  judgment  of  man,  but  of  the  Lord:  and  whatsoever  you  judge, 
it  shall  redomid  to  you.  Let  the  fear  of  the  Lord  be  with  you,  and  do  all 
things  with  diligence:  for  there  is  no  iniquity  with  the  Lord  our  God,  nor 
respect  of  persons,  nor  desire  of  gifts.    2.  Paral.  19 — 5  to  7. 

In  judging  be  merciful  to  the  fatherless  as  a  father,  and  as  a  husband  to 
their  mother:  and  thou  shalt  be  as  the  obedient  son  of  the  most  High,  and  he 
will  have  mercy  on  thee  more  than  a  mother.     Eccli.  4 — 10.  11. 

A  wise  judge  shall  judge  his  people:  and  the  government  of  a  prudent 
man  shall  be  steady.  As  the  judge  of  the  people  is  himself,  so  also  are  his 
ministers:  and  what  manner  .of  man  the  ruler  of  a  city  is,  such  also  are  they 
that  dwell  therein.     Ibid.  10 — 1,  2. 

How  long  wUl  you  judge  unjustly;  and  accept  the  persons  of  the  wicked? 
Judge  for  the  needy  and  fatherless:  do  justice  to  the  humble  and  the  poor. 
Psalm.  81—2,  3. 

In  judging,  it  is  not  good  to  accept  the  person  of  the  wicked,  to  decline 
from  the  truth  of  judgment.     Prov.  18—5. 

And  the  Lord  of  hosts  shall  be  exalted  in  judgment:  and  the  holy  Ood 
shall  be  sanctified  in  justice.     Isa.  5—16. 

Wo  to  them  that  make  wicked  laws;  and  when  they  write,  write  injus- 
tice: to  oppress  the  poor  in  judgment,and  do  violence  to  the  cause  of  the  hum- 
ble of  my  i>eople:  that  widows  might  be  their  prey,  and  that  they  might  rob 
the  fatherless.     Ibid.  10—1,  2. 

77te  Lord  said  to  the  people  of  Jerusalem:  For  among  my  i)eople  are  found 
wicked  men,  that  lie  in  wait  as  fowlers  setting  snares  and  traps  to  catch  men. 
As  a  net  is  full  of  birds,  so  their  houses  are  full  of  deceit:  therefore  are  they 
become  great  and  enriched.  They  are  grown  gross  and  fat:  and  have  most 
wickedly  transgi-essed  my  words.  They  have  not  judged  tlie  cause  of  the 
widow,  they  have  not  managed  the  cause  of  the  fatherless,  and  they  have  not 
judged  the  judgment  of  the  poor.  Shall  I  not  visit  for  these  things,  saith  the 
Lord  ?  or  shall  not  my  soul  take  revenge  on  such  a  nation  ?  Jerem.  5—26  to  29. 
Christ  spoke  the  following  parable:  There  was  a  judge  in  a  certain  city, 
who  feared  not  Gkxl,  nor  regarded  man.  And  there  was  a  certain  widow  in 
that  city,  and  she  came  to  him,  saying:  Avenge  me  of  my  adversary.    And 


JUDGE.  427 

he  would  not  for  a  long  time.  But  afterwards  he  said  within  himself:  Al- 
though I  fear  not  God,  nor  regard  man,  yet  because  this  widow  is  troublesome 
to  me,  I  will  avenge  her,  lest,  continually  coming,  she  wearj'  me  out.  And 
the  Lord  said:  Hear  what  the  unjust  judge  saith:  and  will  not  God  avenge 
his  elect  who  call  to  him  day  and  night,  and  will  have  patience  in  their  regard  ? 
I  say  to  you  he  will  quickly  avenge  them.     Luke.  18 — 2  to  8. 

Judge  not  according  to  the  appearance;  but  judge  a  just  judgment.  John. 
7—34. 

Jestis  said:  You  judge  according  to  the  flesh:  I  judge  not  any  man:  and 
if  I  do  judge,  my  judgment  is  true,  because  I  am  not  alone;  but  I, and  he  that 
sent  me,  the  Father.   Ibid.  8 — 15,  16. 

For  if  there  come  into  your  assembly  a  man  having  a  gold  ring  in  fine  ap- 
parel, and  there  come  in  also  a  poor  man  in  mean  attire,  and  you  cast  your 
eyes  on  him  that  is  clothed  with  the  fine  apparel,  and  say  to  him :  Sit  thou 
here  in  a  good  place:  and  say  to  the  poor  man:  Stand  thou  there,  or  sit  under 
my  foot-stool:  do  you  not  judge  within  yourselves,  and  are  become  judges  of 
unjust  thoughts  ?    James.  2 — 2  to  4. 

God  is  the  Judge  of  the  whole  World. 

(See  God.) 

The  Pope  is  the  Judge  of  the  Church,  and  of  Controversies. 

Moses  was  the  judge  of  controversies  concerning  religion;  and  although  he 
established  minor  judges,  he  reserved  the  supi'eme  power  to  himself.  See  Exod. 
18 — 13  and  following  verses. 

God  commanded  that  all  questions  of  dispute  among  the  people  shoidd  he 
referred  to  the  high  priest.     Deut.  17 — 9. 

But  he  that  will  be  proud,  and  refuse  to  obey  the  commandment  of  the 
priest,  who  ministereth  at  that  time  to  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  the  decree  of 
the  judge;  that  man  shall  die,  and  thou  shalt  take  away  the  evil  from  Israel. 
Deut.  17—13.     See  Rom.  13—3. 

In  Jerusalem  also  Josaphat  appointed  Levites,  and  priests,  and  chiefs  of 
the  families  of  Israel,  to  judge  the  judgment  and  the  cause  of  the  Lord  for 
the  inhabitants  thereof.  And  he  charged  them,  saying:  Thus  shall  you  do  in 
the  fear  of  the  Lord  faithfully.     3.  Paral.  19—8. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  Ask  the  priests  the  law.     Aggeus.  3 — 13. 

For  the  lips  of  the  priest  shall  keep  knowledge;  and  they  shall  seek  the 
law  at  his  mouth:  because  he  is  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  of  hosts.  Malach.  2 — 7. 
See  2.  Paral.  19—10,  11. 

The  keys  of  the  Church  and  of  the  kingdom  of  heaven  ivere  given  to  Peter, 
and  consequently  to  his  successors,  thus  making  him  and  them  judges.  See 
Matth.  19—19.    Also  John.  31—17. 

And  if  he  wUl  not  hear  them,  tell  the  church.  And  if  he  will  not  hear 
thechm-cli,  let  him  be  to  thee  as  the  heathen  and  the  publican.  Matth.  18 — 17. 
See  also  33—3. 

But  I  have  prayed  for  thee,  (Peter)  that  thy  faith  fail  not;  (and  therefore 
his  successors.)    Luke.  22 — 32. 


428  JUDGMENT. 

The  Inscrutable  Judgments  of  God. 

The  sons  of  Jacob  determined  on  the  death  of  Joseph;  but  God  so  disposed 
that  lie  should  be  exalted  above  them.     Gren.  Chapters  37  and  41. 

Contrary  to  the  will  of  Joseph,  Jacob  placed  his  right  hand  on  Ephraim, 
and  his  left  on  Manasses.    Ibid.  48 — 14. 

Before  leading  the  children  of  Isi'ael  out  of  Egypt,  the  Lordpermitted  them 
to  endure  many  afflictions.  For  he  alloivs  the  reprobate  to  become  hardened, 
and  the  elect  to  be  tried,  that  Tie  may  thus  accomplish  great  works,  and  be  him- 
self the  better  knoum  and  the  more  devoutly  praised.  Exod.  Chapters  1,  2,  3  and  4. 

The  Lord  knew  that  Pharao  would  refuse  to  obey  his  mandates,  and  still 
he  bade  Moses  apply  to  him  for  permission  to  depart.     Ibid.  Chapters  5  and  6. 

God  permitting,  Pharao' s  magicians,  by  the  aid  of  enchantment,  produced 
signs  like  unto  those  of  Moses.     Ibid.  7 — 11. 

The  Lord  oftentimes  promised  the  children  of  Israel  a  land  floicing  vrith 
milk  and  honey;  and  yet  only  two  among  the  original  number,  Caleb  and  Josue, 
lived  to  reach  it.    Num.  14 — 30,  31. 

Moses,  who  had  so  often  reconciled  his  sinful  people  with  God,  sinned  once 
himself,  and  was  in  punishment  denied  the  happiness  of  entering  tlie  promised 
land.    Ibid.  20—12. 

The  very  fact  that  the  children  of  Israel  were  detained  for  upvtxird  of  forty 
years  in  the  desert,  contributed  largely  to  the  glorification  of  God.  Deut.  8, — 4. 

Of  the  people  who  dwelt  in  the  land  of  promise,  it  is  said: — it  was  the  sen- 
tence of  the  Lord,  that  their  hearts  should  be  hardened,  and  they  should  fight 
against  Israel,  and  fall,  and  should  not  deserve  any  clemency,  and  should  be 
destroyed,  as  the  Lord  had  commanded  Moses.  Josue.  11—20.  See  Judges. 
20—23.     Also  1.  Kings.  Chapters  4,  5,  6. 

See  Tob.  Chapters  11  and  15,  for  the  inscrutable  judgments  of  God  con- 
cerning Tobias.  See  Matth.  2, 13,  16,  concerning  Christ's  journey  into  Egypt, 
and  the  slaughter  of  the  Innocents. 

Wo  to  the  A  ssyrian,  he  is  the  rod  and  the  staff  of  my  anger,  etc.  Isa. 
10 — 5.  Thus  God  in  hLs  justice  chastiseth  wicked  men  by  means  of  others 
still  more  wicked. 

No  one  among  the  people  was  better  than  Saul  at  the  time  of  his  election  by 
the  Lord.  Ibid.  9 — 17.  And  yet  he  soon  afterwards  sinned,  and  was  rejected 
of  God.    Ibid  15—26. 

David,  the  least  among  his  brethren,  and  of  scarce  any  repute,  teas  never- 
theless chosen  to  govern  God's  people.    Ibid.  16 — 12. 

TTie  Saints  shall  Judge  this  World. 

They  {the  just)  shall  judge  nations,  and  rule  over  people;  and  their 
Lord  shall  reign  forever.     Wisdom.  3 — 8. 

Then  shall  the  just  stand  with  great  constancy  against  those  that  have 
afflicted  them,  and  taken  away  their  labours.    Ibid.  5 — 1. 

And  Jesus  said  to  them  (his  diciples):  Amen  I  say  to  you,  that  you, 
who  have  followed  me,  in  the  regeneration,  when  the  Son  of  man  shall  sit 
on  the  seat  of  hLs  majesty,  you  also  shall  sit  on  twelve  seats  judging  the 
twelve  tribes  of  Israel,     Matth.  19—28. 

Know  you  not  that  the  saints  shall  judge  this  world  ?  And  if  the  world 
shall  be  judged  by  you,  are  you  unworthy  to  judge  the  smallest  matters? 


JUDGMENT.  429 

Know  you  not  that  we  shall  judge  Angels 't  how  much  more  things  of  this 
world?     1.  Cor.  6-3,  3. 

Now  of  these  Enoch  also,  the  seventh  from  Adam,  prophesied,  saying : 
Behold,  the  Lord  cometh  with  thousands  of  his  saints  to  execute  judgment 
ui)on  all,  and  to  reprove  all  the  impious  of  all  the  works  of  their  impiety, 
whereby  they  have  done  imijiously,  and  of  all  the  hard  things  which  impious 
sinners  have  spoken  against  God.     Jude.  1 — 14,15. 

Rash  Judgments. 

{See  Suspicion.) 

Human  Judgments,  Bight  and  Wrong, 

Juda.  wrongfully  commanded  the  burning  of  Thamar, his  daughter-in-law. 
Gen.  38—24. 

Solomon  judged  rightly  in  the  case  of  the  twowomen,who  claimed  the  same 
child.     3.  Kings.  3—23. 

Strive  not  in  a  matter  which  doth  not  concern  thee  :  and  sit  not  in  judg- 
ment with  sinners,     Eccli.  11 — 9. 

Nabuchodonosor  commanded  that  all  the  wise  men  of  Babylon  sh9uld  he 
put  to  death,  because  they  could  not  explain  his  dream.     Dan.  2—12. 

Accused  before  Antiochus,  Menelaus  purchased  his  acquittal,  his  inno- 
cent accusers  being  sentenced  to  death.    2.  Mach.  4 — 43. 

Judge  not.  that  you  may  not  be  judged.  For  with  what  judgment  you 
have  judged,  you  shall  be  judged.     Matth.  7—1,  2. 

And  if  you  knew  what  this  meaneth;  I  will  have  mercy,  and  not  sacri- 
fice:  you  would  never  have  condemned  the  innocent.     Ibid.  12—7. 

Judge  not,  and  you  shall  not  be  judged:  condemn  not,  and  you  shall  not 
be  condemned.  Forgive,  and  you  shall  be  forgiven.  Give,  and  it  shall  be 
given  to  you.     Luke.  6—37,  38. 

For  John  the  Baptist  came,  neither  eating  bread,  nor  drinking  wine,  and 
you  say:  He  hath  a  devil.  The  Son  of  man  is  come  eating  and  drinking,  and 
you  say:  Behold  a  man  that  is  a  glutton  and  a  drinker  of  wine,  a  friend  of 
pubUcans  and  sinners.     Ibid.  7—33,  34. 

Judge  not  according  to  the  appearance,  but  judge  a  just  judgment.  John. 
7—24.     See  Deut.  1—16. 

Some,  therefore,  of  the  Pharisees  said:  This  man  (Christ)  is  not  of  God, 
who  keepeth  not  the  sabbath.  But  others  said:  How  can  a  man  that  is  a  sin- 
ner do  such  miracles  ?    And  there  was  a  division  among  them.     John.  9 — 16. 

The  high-priest  commanded  Paul  to  be  struck  on  the  mouth.  Then  Paul 
said  to  him:  God  shall  strike  thee,  thou  w^hited  wall.  For,  sittest  thou  there 
to  judge  me  according  to  the  law,  and  contrary  to  the  law  commandest  me  to 
be  struck  ?    Acts.  23—3. 

And  when  the  barbarians  saw  the  beast  (that  is  the  viper)  hanging  on 
his  hand,  they  said  one  to  another:  Undoubtedly  this  man  is  a  murderer: 
who  though  he  hath  escaped  the  sea,  yet  vengeance  suff ereth  him  not  to  live. 
Ibid.  28-4. 

Wherefore  thou  art  inexcusable,  O  man,  whosoever  thou  art  that  judg- 
est.  For  wherein  thou  judgest  another,  thou  condemnest  thyself:  for  thou 
doest  the  same  things  which  thou  judgest.     Rom.  2 — 1 . 


430  JUDGMENT. 

Who  art  thou  that  judgest  another  man's  servant  ?  To  his  own  master 
he  standeth  or  falleth;  and  he  shall  stand:  for  God  is  able  to  make  him  stand. 
*  *  Let  us  not,  therefore,  judge  one  another  any  more:  but  judge  this  ra- 
ther, that  you  put  not  a  stumbling-block,  or  a  scandal  in  your  brother's  way. 
Ibid.  14— 4  and  13. 

Therefore  judge  not  before  the  time:  until  the  Lord  come,  who  both  will 
bring  to  light  the  hidden  things  of  darkness,  and  will  make  manifest  the 
counsels  of  the  hearts:  and  then  shall  every  man  have  praise  from  God. 
1.  Cor.  4—5. 

I  charge  thee  before  God,  and  Christ  Jesus,  and  the  elect  Angels,  that 
thou  observe  these  things  without  prejudice,  doing  nothing  by  declining  to 
either  side.     1.  Tim.  5 — 21. 

Detract  not  one  another,  brethren.  He  that  detracteth  his  brother,  or  he 
that  judgeth  his  brother,  detracteth  the  law,  and  judgeth  the  law.  But  if 
thou  judge  the  law,  thou  art  not  a  doer  of  the  law,  but  a  judge.  James.  4 — 11. 

Divine  Judgments. 

I  am  the  Lord  thy  God,  mighty,  jealous,  visiting  the  iniquity  of  the  fa- 
thers upon  the  children,  unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation  of  them  that 
hate  me:  and  showing  mercy  unto  tliousands  to  them  that  love  me,  and  keep 
my  commandments.     Exod.  20 — 5,  6. 

I  will  kill,  and  I  will  make  to  live:  I  will  strike,  and  I  will  heal:  and  there 
is  none  that  can  deliver  out  of  my  hand.     Deut.  32 — 39. 

Thou  art  great,  O  Lord,  for  ever,  and  thy  kingdom  is  unto  aU  ages:  for 
thou  scourgest,  and  thou  savest:  thou  leadest  down  to  hell,  and  bringest  up 
again:  and  there  is  none  that  can  escape  thy  hand.     Tob.  13 — 1,  2. 

He  is  wise  in  heart,  and  nughty  in  strength:  who  hath  resisted  him,  and 
hath  had  peace  ?    Job.  9 — 4. 

He  is  higher  than  heaven,  and  what  wilt  thou  do?  He  is  deeper  than 
hell,  and  how  wilt  thou  know  ?  The  measure  of  him  is  longer  than  the  earth, 
and  broader  than  the  sea.  If  he  shall  overturn  all  things,  or  shall  press  them 
together, who  shall  contradict  him ';  or  who  shall  say:  Whydoest  tliou  aof  Ibid. 
11— 8  to  10.     See  Eccles.  8-4. 

Behold,  God  is  high  in  his  strength:  and  none  is  like  him  among  the  law- 
givers. Who  can  search  out  his  ways?  or  who  can  say  to  him:  Thou  haist 
wrought  iniquity  ?    Job.  36 — 22,  23. 

For  who  can  resist  my  countenance  ?  Who  hath  given  me  before  that  I 
should  repay  him  ?  All  things  that  are  under  heaven  are  mine.  I  will  not 
spare  him,  nor  his  mighty  words,  and  framed  to  make  supplication.  Ibid. 
41—1  to  3. 

The  earth  is  the  Lord's  and  the  fuhiess  thereof:  the  world  and  all  they 
that  dwell  therein.     Psalm.  23 — 1, 

Thou  art  terrible,  and  who  shall  resist  thee?    Psalm.  75 — 8. 

Thou  rulest  the  power  of  the  sea.  —Thou  hast  humbled  the  proud  oue,  as 
one  that  is  slain. — Thine  are  the  heavens,  and  thine  is  the  earth.  Psalm. 
88—10  to  12. 

The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  thi-oue  in  heaven:  and  his  kingdom  shall  rule 
overall.     Psalm.    102—19. 

Thy  kingdom  is  a  kingdom  of  all  ages:  and  thy  dominion  endureth 
throughout  all  generations.    Psalm.  144 — 13. 


JUDGMENT.  431 

He  will  do  all  that  pleaseth  him:  and  his  word  is  full  of  power:  neither 
can  any  man  say  to  him:  Why  doest  thou  so  ?    Eccles.  8 — 3,  4. 

For  who  shall  say  to  thee:  What  hast  thou  done?  or  who  shall  withstand 
thy  judgment  ?  For  there  is  no  other  God  but  thou,  who  hast  care  of  all,  that 
thou  shouldst  show  that  thou  dost  not  give  judgment  unjustly.  Neither  shall 
king  nor  tyrant  in  thy  sight  enquire  about  them  whom  thou  hast  destroyed. 
Wisdom.    12—12  to  14. 

For  it  is  thou,  O  Lord,  that  hast  power  of  life  and  death.and  leadest  down 
to  the  gates  of  death,  and  bringest  back  again.     Ibid.  16 — 13. 

He  that  liveth  for  ever  created  all  things  together.  God  only  shall  be  jus- 
tified: and  he  remaineth  an  invincible  king  for  ever.     Eccli.  18 — 1. 

For  the  Lord  of  hosts  hath  decreed,  and  who  can  disannul  it  ?  and  his 
hand  is  stretched  out:  and  who  shall  turn  it  away?    Isa.  14 — 27. 

And  from  the  beginning  I  am  the  same:  and  there  is  none  that  can  de- 
liver out  of  my  hand:  I  will  work,  and  who  shall  turn  it  away?    Ibid.  43 — 13. 

There  is  none  like  to  thee,  O  Lord:  thou  art  great,  and  great  is  thy  name 
in  might.  W^ho  shall  not  fear  thee,  O  king  of  nations  ?  *  *  Silver  spread 
into  plates  is  brought  from  Tharsis,  and  gold  from  Ophaz:  the  work  of  the 
artificer,  and  of  the  hand  of  the  coppersmith:  violet  and  purple  is  their  cloth- 
ing; all  these  things  are  the  work  of  artificers.  But  the  Lord  is  the  true 
God:  he  is  the  living  God,  and  the  everlasting  king:  at  his  wrath  the  earth 
shall  tremble,and  the  nations  shall  not  be  able  to  abide  his  threatening.  Jerem. 
10—6,  7,  9,  10. 

Alas,  alas,  alas,  O  Lord  God,  behold,  thou  hast  made  heaven  and  earth  by 
thy  great  power,  and  thy  stretched  out  arm:  no  word  shall  be  hard  to  thee: 
thou  shewest  mercy  imto  thousands,  and  returnest  the  iniquity  of  the  fathers 
into  the  bosom  of  their  children  after  them:  O  most  mighty,  great, and  pow- 
erful, the  Lord  of  hosts  is  thy  name.     Ibid.  32 — 17,  18. 

For  who  is  like  to  me  ?  and  who  shall  bear  up  against  me  ?  and  who  is 
that  shepherd  that  can  withstand  my  countenance  ?    Ibid.  50 — 44. 

Behold,  I  come  against  thee:  and  I  will  draw  forth  my  sword  out  of  its 
sheath,  and  will  cut  off  in  thee  the  just  and  the  wicked.     Ezech.  21 — 3. 

His  power  is  an  everlasting  power  that  shaU  not  be  taken  away;  and  his 
kingdom  that  shall  not  be  destroyed.     Dan.  7 — 14. 

And  fear  not  those  that  kill  the  body,  and  cannot  kill  the  soul:  but  rather 
fear  him  that  can  destroy  both  soul  and  body  in  hell.     Matth.  10—28. 

All  power  is  given  to  me  in  heaven  and  in  earth.     Ibid.  28 — 18. 

He  shall  reign  in  the  house  of  Jacob  forever,  and  of  his  kingdom  there 
shall  be  no  end.  *  *  Because  no  word  shall  be  impossible  with  God.  Luke. 
1—32,  33  and  37. 

For  to  this  end  Christ  died,  and  rose  again:  that  he  might  be  Lord  both  of 
the  dead  and  of  the  living.  *  *  As  I  live,  saith  the  Lord,  every  knee  shall 
bow  to  me:  and  every  tongue  shall  confess  to  God.     Rom.  14 — 9  and  11. 

There  is  one  lawgiver,  and  judge,  who  is  able  to  destroy  and  to  deliver. 
James.   4 — 12. 

Divine  Judgvieut  Irreprehensible. 

God — accepteth  no  person,  nor  taketh  bribes.     Deut.  10 — 17. 
But  the  triumpher  in  Israel  will  not  spare,  and  will  not  be  moved  to  re- 
pentance: for  he  is  not  a  man  that  he  should  repent.     1.  Kings.  15 — 29. 


482  JUDGMENT. 

Look  not  on  his  countenance,  nor  on  the  height  of  his  stature;  because  I 
have  rejected  him;  nor  do  I  judge  according  to  the  look  of  man.     Ibid.  16—7. 

For  there  is  no  iniquity  with  the  Lord  our  God.     2.  Paral.  19—7. 

Thou  art  just,  O  Lorn;  and  all  thy  judgments  are  just,  and  all  thy  ways 
EQercy,  and  truth,  and  judgment.     Tob.  3 — 2. 

I  feared  all  my  works,  knowing  that  thou  didst  not  spare  the  oflfender. 
Job.  9—28. 

Far  from  God  be  wickedness,  and  iniquity  from  the  Almighty.  For  he 
will  render  to  a  man  his  work:  and  according  to  the  ways  of  everyone  he  will 
reward  them.  For  in  very  deed  God  will  not  condemn  without  cause:  neither 
will  the  Almighty  pervert  judgment.     Ibid.  34—10  to  12. 

Thou  wilt  render  to  every  man  according  to  his  works.     Psalm.  61 — 13. 

He  shall  judge  the  world  with  justice,  and  the  people  with  equity.  Psalm. 
97—9. 

Thou  art  just,  O  Lord:  and  thy  judgment  is  right.     Psalm.  118—137. 

Weight  and  balance  are  judgments  of  the  Lord.     Prov.  16—11. 

For  God  will  not  accept  any  man's  person;  neither  will  he  stand  in  awe  of 
any  man's  greatness:  for  he  made  the  little  and  the  great;  and  he  hath  equally 
care  of  all.     "Wisdom.  6—8.     See  Eccli.  35—16,  and  Acts.  10—34. 

He  shall  not  judge  according  to  the  sight  of  the  eyes,  nor  reprove  accord- 
ing to  the  hearing  of  the  ears.  But  he  shall  judge  the  poor  with  justice,  and 
shall  reprove  with  equity  for  the  meek  of  the  earth:  and  he  shall  strike  the 
earth  with  the  rod  of  his  mouth,  and  with  the  breath  of  his  lips  he  shall  slay 
the  wicked.     Isa.  11—3,  4. 

And  I  will  set  judgment  in  weight,  and  justice  in  measure.     Ibid.  28—17. 

I  will  repay  them  according  to  their  deeds,  and  according  to  the  works 
of  their  hands.    Jerem.  25 — 14. 

Behold  all  souls  are  mine:  as  the  soul  of  the  father,  so  also  the  soul  of  the 
son  is  mine:  the  soul  that  sinneth,  the  same  shall  die.  *  *  Tlierefore  will  I 
judge  every  man  according  to  his  ways,  O  house  of  Israel,  saith  the  Lord  God. 
Ezech.  18—4  and  30. 

For  we  know  that  the  judgment  of  God  is  according  to  truth  against  them 
that  do  such  things.  *  *  Who  will  render  to  every  man  according  to  his 
works.     Rom.  2 — 2  and  6.     See  also  verse  11. 

For  every  one  shall  bear  his  own  burden.     Galat.  6—5. 

Whatsoever  good  every  one  shall  do,  the  same  shall  he  receive  from  the 
Lord,  whether  he  be  bond  or  free.     Ephes.  6 — 8. 

And  if  you  invoke  the  Father,  him  who,  without  respect  of  persons,  judg- 
eth  according  to  every  one's  work,  converse  in  fear  during  the  time  of  your 
sojourning  here.     1.  Peter.  1 — 17. 

In  his  Judgments  Ood  is  not  Misled  by  Words. 

I  will  not  spare  him,  nor  his  mighty  words,  and  framed  to  make  supplica- 
tion.   Job.  41—3. 

Wherefore  hath  the  wicked  provoked  God  ?  for  he  hath  said  in  his  heart: 
He  will  not  require  it.  Psalm.  9—13.  ^The  reference  is  to  Chapter  10,  accord- 
ing to  the  Hebrews.) 

Nor  will  he  yield  to  any  man's  prayers.    Prov.  6 — 35. 

Cfod  in  his  Judgments,  is  not  Misled  by  Oifts. 
They  that  trust  in  their  own  strength,- no  brother  can  redeem,  nor  shall 


JUDGMENT.  433 

man  redeem:  he  shall  not  give  to  God  his  ransom.  Nor  the  price  of  the  re- 
demption of  his  soul.     Psalm.  48 — 7  to  9. 

Nor  will  he  accept  for  satisfaction  evei-  so  manygifts.     Prov.  6 — 35. 

Their  silver  and  their  gold  shall  not  be  able  to  deliver  them  in  the  day  of 
the  wrath  of  the  Lord.     Ezech.  7—19.     See  Prov.  11—4. 

Neither  shall  their  silver,  and  their  gold  be  able  to  deliver  them  in  the  day 
of  the  wrath  of  the  Lord:  all  the  land  shall  be  devoured  by  fire  of  his  jealousy; 
for  he  shall  make  even  a  speedy  destruction  of  all  them  that  dwell  in  the  land. 
Sophon.  1—18. 

For  I  am  the  Lord,  and  I  change  not.     Malach.  3 — 6. 

For  the  Son  of  man  shall  come  in  the  glory  of  his  Father  with  his  Angels: 
and  then  will  he  render  to  every  man  according  to  his  works.    Matth.  16 — 27. 

Divine  Judgment,  Unavoidable. 

For  his  (God's)  eyes  ai-e  upon  tiie  ways  of  men,  and  he  considereth  all  their 
steps.  There  is  no  darkness,  and  there  is  no  shadow  of  death,  where  they 
may  be  hid  who  work  iniquity.     Job.  34 — 21,22. 

The  Lord  hath  looked  from  heaven:  he  hath  beheld  all  the  sons  of  men. 
*  *  He  who  hath  made  the  hearts  of  every  one  of  them:  who  understandeth 
all  theu"  works.     Psalm.  32 — 13  and  15. 

But  darkness  shall  not  be  dark  to  thee;  and  night  shall  be  as  light  as  the 
day;  the  darkness  thereof,  and  the  light  thereof,  are  alike  to  thee.  Psalm. 
138—12. 

The  Lord  beholdeth  the  ways  of  man,  and  considereth  all  his  steps.  Prov. 
5—21. 

He  (God)  knoweth  all  the  work  of  man.     Eccli.  15 — 20. 

And  all  their  (men's)  works  are  as  the  sun  in  the  sight  of  God:  and  his  eyes 
are  continually  upon  their  ways.  Their  covenants  were  not  hid  by  their  in- 
iquity: and  all  theu-  iniquities  are  in  the  sight  of  God.  Ibid.  17—16,  17.  See 
23-29. 

The  works  of  all  flesh  are  before  him  (God);  and  there  is  nothing  hid  from, 
his  eyes.  He  seeth  from  eternity  to  eternity;  and  there  is  nothing  wonderful 
before  him.     Ibid.  39—24,  25.     See  42—20. 

Am  I,  think  ye,  a  God  at  hand,  saith  the  Lord,  and  not  a  God  afar  off  ? 
Shall  a  man  be  hid  in  secret  places,  and  I  not  see  him,  saith  the  Lord  ?  do  not 
I  fill  heaven  and  earth,  saith  the  Lord  ?  Jerem.  23 — 23,  24. 

O  most  mighty,  great,  and  powerful,  the  Lord  of  hosts  is  thy  name:  great 
in  counsel,  and  incomprehensible  in  thought:  whose  eyes  are  open  upon  all 
the  ways  of  the  chiJiiren  of  Adam,  to  render  unto  every  one  according  to  his 
ways,  and  according  to  the  fruit  of  his  devices.     Ibid.  32 — 18,  19. 

Surely  thou  seest,  O  son  of  man,  what  the  ancients  of  the  house  of  Israel 
do  in  the  dark,  every  on'e  in  private  in  his  chamber:  for  they  say:  The  Lord 
seeth  us  not,  the  Lord  hath  forsaken  the  earth.     Ezech.  8—12. 

He  revealeth  deep  and  hidden  things,  and  knoweth  what  is  in  darkness: 
and  light  is  with  him.     Dan.  2—22. 

And  it  shall  come  to  pass  at  that  time,  that  I  will  search  Jerusalem  with 
lamps,  and  will  visit  upon  the  men  that  are  settled  on  their  lees;  that  say  in 
their  hearts:  the  Lord  will  not  do  good,  nor  will  he  do  evil.  Sophon.  1 — 12. 

The  just  Lord  is  in  the  midst  thereof;  he  will  not  do  iniquity:  in  the  morn- 
ing, in  the  morning  he  will  bring  his  judgment  to  hght;  and  it  shall  not  be 
hid:  but  the  wicked  man  hath  not  known  shame.     Ibid.  3 — 5. 


434  JUDGMENT. 

And  I  will  come  to  you  in  judgment,  and  will  be  a  speedy  witness  against 
sorcerers,  and  adulterers,  and  false  swearers,  and  them  that  oppress  the  hire- 
ling in  his  wages,  the  widp^ws,  and  the  fatherless;  and  oppress  the  stranger, 
and  have  not  feared  me,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.     Malach.  3 — 5. 

For  the  word  of  God  is  living  and  effectual,  and  more  penetrating  than 
any  two-edged  sword;  and  reaching  unto  the  division  of  the  soul  and  the 
spirit,  of  the  joints  also,  and  the  marrow,  and  is  a  discerner  of  the  thoughts 
and  intents  of  the  heart.  Neither  is  there  any  creature  invisible  m  his  sight: 
but  all  things  are  naked  and  open  to  the  eyes  of  him,  to  whom  our  speech  is. 
Heb.  4—12,  13. 

God,  when  Judging,  Sees  into  the  Heart. 

Man  seeth  those  things  that  appear,  but  the  Lord  beholdeth  the  heart. 
1.  Kings.  16-7. 

Render  to  every  one  according  to  his  ways,  which  thou  knowest  him  to 
have  in  his  heart:  (for  thou  only  knowest  the  hearts  of  the  children  of  men): 
that  they  may  fear  thee,  and  walk  in  thy  ways  all  the  days  that  they  live  up- 
on the  face  of  the  land,  which  thou  hast  given  to  our  fathers.  2.  Paral.  6 — 30, 
31. 

If  strength  be  demanded,  he  Ls  most  strong:  if  equity  of  judgment.no  man 
dare  bear  witness  for  me.     Job.  9 — 19. 

I  know  that  thou  canst  do  all  things,  and  no  thought  is  hid  from  thee. 
Ibid.  42—2. 

The  searcher  of  hearts  and  reins  is  God.     Psalm.  7 — 10. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  just,  and  his  ears  unto  their  prayers. 
Psalm.  33—16. 

He  (Ood)  -knoweth  the  secrets  of  the  heart.     Psalm.  43 — 22. 

Understand,  ye  senseless  among  the  jieople:  and  you  fools,  be  wise  at 
last.  He  that  planted  the  ear,  shall  he  not  hear?  or  he  that  formed  the  eye, 
doth  he  not  consider  ?  *  *  The  Lord  knoweth  the  thoughts  of  men,  that 
they  are  vain.     Psalm.  93—8,  9  and  11. 

My  bone  is  not  hidden  from  thee,  which  thou  hast  made  in  secret.— Thy 
eyes  did  see  my  imperfect  being.     Psalm.  138—15,16. 

Every  way  of  a  man  seemeth  right  to  himself:  but  the  Lordweigheth  the 
hearts.     Prov.  21—2.     See  also  16—2. 

He  that  seeth  into  the  heart,  he  understandeth,  and  nothing  deceiveth  the 
keeper  of  thy  soul,  and  he  shall  render  to  a  man  according  to  his  works.  Ibid. 
34—12. 

For  God  is  witness  of  his  (the  evU  speaker's)  reins;  and  he  is  a  true  searcher 
of  hfe  heart,  and  a  hearer  of  his  tongue.     Wisdom.  1 — 6. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  towards  them  that  fear  him,  and  he  knoweth  all 
the  work  of  man.     Ecclr.  15 — 20.     See  Jerem.  20 — 12. 

Say  not:  I  shall  be  hidden  from  God:  and  who  shall  remember  me  from 
on  high  ?  In  such  a  multitude  I  shall  not  be  known:  for  what  is  my  soul  in 
such  an  immense  creation  ?  Behold,  the  heaven,  and  the  heavens  of  heavens, 
the  deep,  and  all  the  earth,  and  the  things  that  are  in  them,  shall  be  moved  in 
his  sight;  the  mountains  also,  and  the  hills,  and  the  foundations  of  the  earth: 
when  God  shall  look  ujwn  them,  they  shall  be  shaken  with  trembling.  And 
in  all  these  things,  the  heart  is  senseless:  and  every  heart  is  understood  by 
him :  and  his  ways  who  shall  understand?    Eccli.  16 — 16  to  21. 


JUDGMENT.  435 

For  all  things  were  known  to  tlie  Lord  God,  before  they  were  created:  so 
also  after  they  were  perfected,  he  beholdeth  all  things.     Ibid.  23—29. 

Justify  not  thyself  before  God,  for  he  knoweth  the  heart:  and  desire  not 
to  appear  wise  before  the  king.     Ibid.  7—5. 

He  {the  Lord)  hath  searched  out— the  heart  of  men.  *  *  No  thought 
escapeth  him:  and  no  word  can  hide  itself  from  him.     Ibid.  42 — 18  and  20. 

I  am  tlie  Lord  who  search  the  heart,  and  prove  the  reins.  Jerem.  17—10. 
See  also  11—30. 

And  all  the  churches  shall  know, that  I  am  he  who  searcheth  the  reins  and 
hearts:  and  I  will  give  to  every  one  of  you  according  to  your  works.  Apocal. 
2— 23. 

Great  and  wonderful  are  thy  works,  O  Lord  God  Almighty:  just  and  true 
are  thy  ways,  O  King  of  ageS.  Who  shall  not  fear  thee,  O  Lord,and  mangify 
thy  name  ?  For  thou  only  art  holy:  for  all  nations  shall  come,  and  shall  adore 
in  thy  sight;  because  thy  judgments  are  manifest.     Ibid.  15—3,  4. 

Last  Judgment,  and  the  Manner  in  which  Christ  will  Judge  at  the  End 
of,  the  World. 

{See  also  Last  Day.) 

The  adversaries  of  the  Lord  shall  fear  him:  and  upon  them  shall  he 
thunder  in  the  heavens:  The  Lord  shall  judge  the  ends  of  the  earth:  and  he 
shall  give  empire  to  his  king,  and  shall  exalt  the  horn  of  his  Christ.  1.  Kings. 
2—10. 

He  {God)  hath  appointed  a  day,  wherein  he  will  judge  the  world.  Acts. 
17    31.     See  Isa.  3—13,  and  Jude.  1—15. 

Last  Judgment,  Worthy  of  Admiration  by  Reason  of  the  June's  Majesty. 

The  Lord  hath  said  tome:  Thou  art  my  Son,  this  day  have  I  begotten 
thee.  Ask  of  me,  and  I  will  give  thee  the  Gentiles  for  thy  inheritance.  Thou 
shalt  rule  them  with  a  rod  of  iron.     Psalm.  2 — 7  to  9. 

Arise,  O  Lord,  let  not  man  be  strengthened:  let  the  Gentiles  be  judged  in 
thy  sight.     Appoint,  O  Lord,  a  lawgiver  over  them.     Psalm.  9 — 20,  21. 

He  shall  judge  the  world  with  justice,  and  the  people  with  his  truth. 
Psalm.  95—13. 

Rejoice,  therefore,  O  young  man,  in  thy  youth:  and  let  thy  heart  be  in 
that  which  is  good  in  the  days  of  thy  youth,and  walk  in  the  ways  of  thy  heart, 
and  in  the  sight  of  thy  eyes:  and  know  that  for  all  these  God  will  bring  thee 
into  judgment.     Eccles.  11—9. 

The  Lord  will  enter  into  judgment  with  the  ancients  of  his  people,  and 
its  princes:  for  you  have  devoured  the  {my)  vineyard,and  the  spoil  of  the  poor 
is  in  your  house.     Isa.  3 — 14. 

I  beheld  therefore  in  the  vision  of  the  night,  and  lo,  one  like  the  Son  of 
man  came  with  the  clouds  of  heaven,  and  he  came  even  to  the  ancient  of  days: 
and  they  presented  him  before  him.  And  he  gave  him  power,  and  glory,  and 
a  kingdom:  and  allj^eoples,  tribes, and  tongues  shall  serve  him.  Dan.  7 — 13,  14. 

And  I  will  come  to  you  in  judgment,  and  will  be  a  speedy  witness  against 
sorcerers,  and  adulterers,  and  false  swearers,  and  them  that  oppress  the  hire- 
ling in  his  wages,  the  widows,  and  the  fatherless;  and  oppress  the  stranger, 


436  JUDGMENT. 

and  have  not  feared  me,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.     Malach.  3 — 5. 

And  then  shall  appear  the  sign  of  the  Son  of  man  in  heaven:  and  then 
shall  all  the  tribes  of  the  earth  mom-n;  and  they  shall  see  the  Son  of  man  com- 
ing in  the  clouds  of  heaven  with  great  power  and  majesty.  Matth.  24 — 30. 
See  also  25 — 31. 

Hereafter  you  shall  see  the  Son  of  man  sitting  on  the  right  hand  of  the 
power  of  God,  and  coming  in  the  clouds  of  heaven.     Ibid.  26 — 64. 

For  neither  doth  the  Father  judge  any  man,  but  hath  committed  aU  judg- 
ment to  the  Son:  that  all  men  may  honour  the  Son.as  they  honour  the  Father. 
*  *  And  he  hath  given  him  authority  to  execute  judgment,  because  he  is 
the  Son  of  Man.     John.  5 — 22,  23  and  27. 

And  he  commanded  us  to  preach  to  the  people,  and  to  testify  that  it  is  he 
who  hath  been  appointed  by  God  to  be  the  judge  of  the  living  and  of  the  dead. 
Acts.  10—42. 

And  God  indeed  having  overlooked  the  times  of  this  ignorance,  now  de- 
clareth  to  men,  all  should  every  where  do  penance.  Because  he  hath  ap- 
pointed a  day,  wherein  he  wiU  judge  the  world  in  equity,  by  the  man,  whom 
he  hath  appointed,  giving  faith  to  all,  by  raising  him  up  from  the  dead.  Ibid. 
17—30,  31. 

For  we  shall  all  stand  before  the  judgment-seat  of  Christ.  *  *  So, then, 
every  one  of  us  shall  render  account  for  himself  to  God.     Rom.  14 — 10  and  12. 

For  we  must  all  appear  before  the  judgment-seat  of  Christ;  that  every 
one  may  receive  the  proper  things  of  the  body,  according  as  he  hath  done, 
whether  it  be  good  or  evil.     2.  Cor.  5 — 10. 

There  is  one  lawgiver,  and  judge,  wiio  is  able  to  destroy  and  to  deliver. 
James.  4 — 12. 

Behold,  he  cometh  with  the  clouds:  and  every  eye  shall  see  him,  and  they 
that  i)ierced  him.  And  all  the  tribes  of  the  earth  shall  bewail  themselves 
because  of  him.  *  *  And  from  his  mouth  came  out  a  sharp  two-edged 
sword.    Apocal.  1 — 7  and  16. 

Behold,  I  come  quickly:  and  my  reward  is  with  me,  to  render  to  everj' 
man  according  to  his  works.     Ibid.   22  -12. 


The  Last  Judgment    Worthy  of  Admiration  by  Reason  of  the  Presence  of 

the  Saints. 


He  (Moses) — said:  In  the  morning  the  Lord  will  make  known  who  belong 
to  him,  and  the  holy  he  will  join  to  himself  (the  unJwly  to  fire)',  and  whom  he 
shall  choose,  they  shall  approach  to  him.     Num.  16 — 5. 

The  Lord  will  judge  his  people,  and  will  have  mercy  on  his  servants. 
*  *  If — my  hand  take  hold  on  judgment,  I  will  render  vengeance  to  my 
enemies,  and  repay  them  that  hate  me.     Deut.  32 — 36  and  41. 

And  the  Lord  my  God  sliall  come,  and  all  the  saints  with  him.  Zach. 
14-5. 

Know  you  not  that  the  saints  shall  judge  this  world  ?  And  if  the  world 
shall  be  judged  by  you,  are  you  unworthy  to  judge  the  smallest  matters  ? 
Know  you  not  that  we  shall  judge  Angels  ?  how  much  more  thuigs  of  this 
world?    1.  Cor.  6—2,  3. 

Behold,  the  Lord  cometh  with  thousands  of  his  saints,  to  execute  judg- 
ment upon  aU,  and  to  reprove  all  the  impious  of  all  the  works  of  their  impiety. 


JUDGMENT.  437 

whereby  they  have  done  impiously,  and  of  all  the  hard  things  which  impious 
sinners  have  spoken  against  God.     Jude.  1 — 14,  15. 

The  Last  Judgment  Worthy  of  Admiration  by  Reason  of  the  Serimis  Char- 
acter of  the  Surroundings. 

I  will  gather  together  all  nation,  and  will  bring  them  down  into  the  valley 
of  Josaphat.  *  *  Let  them  arise,  and  let  the  nations  come  vip  into  the  valley 
of  Josaphat:  for  there  I  will  sit  to  judge  all  nations  round  about.  *  * 
Nations,  nations  in  the  valley  of  destruction:  for  the  day  of  the  Lord  is  near 
in  the  valley  of  destruction.    Joel.  3—3,  12  and  14. 

And  he  shall  send  his  Angels  with  a  trumpet,  and  a  great  voice;  and  they 
shall  gather  together  his  elect  from  the  four  winds,  from  the  farthest  parts  of 
the  heavens,. to  the  utmost  bounds  of  them.     Matth.  24 — 31. 

The  Last  Jiidgment  ivill  he  Terrible  by  Reason  of  the  Multiplicity  of  Signs 

in  the  Heavens. 

And  it  shall  be  at  an  instant  suddenly.  A  visitation  shall  come  from  the 
Lord  of  hosts  in  thunder,  and  with  earthquake,  and  with  a  great  noise  of 
whirlwind  and  tempest,  and  with  the  flame  of  devouring  fire.     Isa.  29 — 6. 

For  behold,  the  Lord  will  come  with  fire,  and  his  chariots  are  like  a  whirl- 
wind, to  render  his  wrath  in  indignation,  and  his  rebuke  with  flames  of  fire. 
For  the  Lord  shall  judge  by  fire.     Ibid.  66 — 15,  16. 

Before  the  face  thereof  a  devouring  fire,  and  behind  it  a  burning  flame: 
the  land  is  like  a  garden  of  pleasure  before  it,  and  behind  it  a  desolate  wil- 
derness; neither  is  there  any  one  that  can  escape  it.  *  *  At  their  presence 
the  earth  hath  trembled,  the  heavens  are  moved:  the  sun  and  moon  are 
darkened:  and  the  stars  have  withdrawn  their  shinning. — For  the  day  of  the 
Lord  is  gTeat  and  very  terrible:  and  who  can  stand  it?  Joel.  2 — 3,  10, 11. 
See  also  3—15;  Isa.  13—10,  and  Ezech.  32—7. 

The  great  day  of  the  Lord  is  near:  it  is  near  and  exceeding  swift:  the 
voice  of  the  day  of  the  Lord  is  bitter:  the  mighty  man  shall  there  meet  with 
tribulation.  That  day  is  a  day  of  wrath,  a  day  of  tribulation  and  distress,  a 
day  of  calamity  and  misery,  a  day  of  darkness  and  obscurity,  a  day  of  clouds 
and  whirlwinds,  a  day  of  the  trumpet  and  alarm  against  the  fenced  cities, 
and  against  the  high  bulwarks.  Sophon.  1-^14  to  16.  See  Jerem.  1—7,  and 
Amos.  5 — 18. 

For  behold,  the  day  shall  come,  kindled  as  a  furnace:  and  all  the  proud, 
and  all  that  do  wickedly  shall  be  stubble:  and  the  day  that  cometh  shall  set 
them  on  fire,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  it  shall  not  leave  them  root,  nor  branch. 
Malach.   4—1. 

And  immediately  after  the  tribulation  of  those  days,  the  sun  shall  be 
darkened;  and  the  moon  shall  not  give  her  light;  and  the  stars  shall  faU 
from  heaven;  and  the  powers  of  the  heavens  shall  be  moved.  Matth.  24 — 29. 
See  Mark.  13—24,  and  Luke.  21     25. 

And  I  saw,  when  he  had  opened  the  sixth  seal:  and,  behold,  there  was  a 
great  earthquake ;  and  the  sun  became  black  as  sackcloth  of  hair:  and  the 
whole  moon  became  as  blood:  and  the  stars  from  heaven  fell  upon  the  earth, 
as  the  fig-tree  casteth  its  green  figs  when  it  is  shaken  by  a  great  wind.  Apocal. 
6—12,  13. 

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488  JUDGMENT. 

TTie  Last  Judgtnent  Tenable  by  Reason  of  the  Signs  on  Earth. 

Behold,  I  will  send  you  Elias  the  prophet,  before  the  coming  of  the  great 
and  dreadful  day  of  the  Lord.     Malacli.     4 — 5. 

Elias  indeed  shall  come,  and  restore  all  things.  Matth.  17 — 11.  See 
Mark.  9—11. 

And  as  he  was  sitting  on  Mount  Olivet,  the  disciples  came  to  him  pri- 
vately, saying:  Tell  us,  when  shall  these  things  be?  and  what  shall  be  the 
sign  of  thy  coming,  and  of  the  consummation  of  the  world  ?  And  Jestis,  an- 
swering, said  to  them:  *  *  You  shall  hear  of  wars  and  rumors  of  wars. 
See  that  ye  be  not  troubled:  for  these  things  must  come  to  pass;  but  the  end 
is  not  yet.  *  *  For  there  shall  be  then  gi-eat  tribulation,  such  as  hath  not 
been  from  the  beginning  of  the  world  until  now,  neither  shall  he,  Matth. 
34—3,  6,  21. 

And  there  shall  be  signs  in  the  sun,  and  in  the  moon,  and  in  the  stare: 
and  upon  the  earth  distress  of  nations,  by  reason  of  the  confusion  of  the 
roaring  of  the  sea  and  of  the  waves:  men  withering  away  for  fear  and  ex- 
pectation of  what  shall  come  upon  the  whole  world.  For  the  powers  of 
heaven  .shall  be  moved.  *  *  Watch  ye,  therefore,  praying  at  all  times, 
that  you  may  be  accoimted  worthy  to  escape  aU  these  things  that  are  to 
come,  and  to  stand  before  the  Son  of  man,     Luke.  21 — 25,  26  and  36. 

But  the  day  of  the  Lord  shall  come  as  a  thief,  in  which  the  heavens  shall 
pass  away  with  gi'eat  violence;  and  the  elements  shall  be  dissolved  with  heat; 
and  the  earth,  and  the  works  that  are  in  it,  shall  be  burnt  up.  Seeing,  then, 
that  all  these  things  are  to  be  dissolved,  what  manner  of  people  ought  you  to 
be  in  holy  conversations  and  godliness,  waiting  for,  and  hastening  unto  the 
commg  of  the  day  of  the  Lord,  by  which  the  heavens  being  on  fire  shall  be 
dissolved,  and  the  elements  shall  melt  with  the  burning  heat  of  fire  ?  2.  Peter, 
3—10  to  12. 

The  Last  Judgment  Terrible  by  Reason  of  the  Diversity  of  Persons  to  be  Judged. 

For  the  Lord  is  our  judge;  the  Lord  is  om*  lawgiver:  the  Lord  is  our 
king:  he  wiU  save  us.     Isa.  33 — 22. 

And  at  that  time  shall  thy  p^ple  be  saved,  every  one  that  shall  be  found 
written  in  the  book.  And  many  of  those  that  sleep  in  the  dust  of  the  earth, 
shall  awake:  some  unto  life  everlasting,  and  others  unto  reproach,  to  see  it 
always.    Dan.  12 — 1,  2. 

But  unto  you  that  fear  my  name,the  Sun  of  justice  shall  arise,  and  health 
in  his  wings;  and  you  shall  go  forth,  and  shall  leap  Uke  calves  of  the  herd. 
And  yo«  shall  tread  down  the  wicked,  when  they  shall  be  ashes  under  the  sole 
of  your  feet,  in  the  day  that  I  do  this,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.  Malach.  4— 
2,8. 

And  may  the  God  of  peace  himself  sanctify  you  in  all  things;  that  your 
whole  spirit,  axid.  soul,  and  body  be  preserved  blameless  for  the  coming  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Quist.     1.  Thess.  5—23. 

For  the  rest,  there  is  laid  up  for  me  a  crown  of  justice,  which  the  Lord  the 
just  judge  will  render  to  me  at  that  day;  and  not  to  me  only,  but  to  them  also, 
who  love  his  coming.    2.  Tim.  4 — 8. 


JUDGMENT.  439 

The  Wicked  shall  be  Separated  from  the  Good. 

God  shall  judge  both  the  just  and  the  wicked,  and  then  shall  be  the  time 
of  everything.     Eccles.  3 — 17. 

Behold,  the  name  of  the  Lord  cometh  from  afar;  his  wrath  burnetii,  and 
is  heavy  to  bear:  his  lips  are  filled  with  indignation,  and  his  tongue  as  a  de- 
vouring fire.  His  breath  as  a  torrent  overflowing  even  to  the  midst  of  the 
neck,  to  destroy  the  nations  unto  nothing,  and  the  bridle  of  error  that  was  in 
the  jaws  of  the  people.     Isa.  30—27,  28. 

Whose  fan  is  in  his  hand;  and  he  will  thoroughly  cleanse  his  floor,  and 
gather  his  wheat  into  the  barn;  but  the  chaff  he  will  burn  with  unquenchable 
fire.     Matth.  3—12. 

And  when  the  Son  of  man  shall  come  in  his  majesty,  and  all  the  Angels 
with  him,  then  shall  he  sit  upon  the  seat  of  his  majesty.  And  all  nations  shall 
be  gathered  together  before  him:  and  he  shall  separate  them  one  from 
another,  as  the  shepherd  separateth  the  sheep  from  the  goats:  and  he  shall 
set  the  sheep  on  his  right  hand;  but  the  goats  on  the  left.     Ibid.  25 — 31. 

And  if  the  just  man  shall  scarcely  be  saved,  where  shall  the  wicked  and 
the  sinner  appear?    I.Peter.  4 — 18.     See  Prov.  11 — 31. 

The  Wicked  shall  be  Accused  of  Iniquities. 

The  heavens  shall  reveal  his  {the  wicked  man's)  iniquity,  and  the  earth 
shall  rise  up  against  him.    Job.  20 — 27. 

For  what  shall  I  do  when  God  shall  rise  to  judge  ?  and  when  he  shall  ex- 
amine, what  shall  I  answer  him  ?    Ibid.  31 — 14. 

Why  shall  I  fear  in  the  evil  day  ?  the  iniquity  of  my  heel  shall  encompass 
me.     Psalm.  48 — 6. 

And  all  things  that  are  done,  God  will  bring  into  judgment  for  every 
eiTor,  whether  it  be  good  or  evil.     Eccles.     12 — 14. 

For  inquisition  shall  be  made  into  the  thoughts  of  the  ungodly.  Wisdom. 
1—9. 

In  the  end  of  a  man  is  the  disclosing  of  his  works.     Eccli.  11 — 29. 

God  will  repay  vengeance  to  the  ungodly  and  to  sinners,  and  keep  them 
against  the  day  of  vengeance.     Ibid.  12 — 4.     See  also  12—7. 

Before  judgment,  prepare  thee  justice, — and  thou  shalt  find  mercy  in  the 
sight  of  God.     Ibid.  18—19,  20. 

What  will  you  do  in  the  day  of  visitation,  and  of  the  calamity  which 
cometh  from  afar  ?  to  whom  will  you  flee  for  help  ?  and  where  will  ye  leave 
your  glory  ?  that  you  be  not  bowed  down  under  the  bond,  and  fall  with  the 
slain?    Isa.  10—3,  4. 

I  will  judge  thee  according  to  thy  ways,  and  according  to  thy  doings, 
saith  the  Lord.  Ezech.  24 — 14. 

For  there  is  nothing  hid,  which  shall  not  be  made  manifest;  neither  was 
it  made  secret,  but  that  it  may  come  abroad.  Mark.  4—22.  See  Matth.  10 — 
26,  and  Luke.  8—17. 

The  queen  of  the  south  shall  rise  in  the  judgment  with  the  men  of  this 
generation,  and  shall  condemn  them:  because  she  came  from  the  ends  of  the 
earth  to  hear  the  wisdom  of  Solomon;  and  behold  more  than  Solomon  here. 
The  men  of  Ninive  shall  rise  in  the  judgment  with  this  generation,  and  shall 
condemn  it,  because  they  did  penance  at  the  preaching  of  Jonas;  and  behold 


440  JUDGMENT. 

more  than  Jonas  here.     Luke.  11—31,  32.     See  Matth.  12—42. 

But  according  to  thy  hardness,  and  impenitent  heart,  thou  treasurest  up 
to  thyself  wrath,  against  the  day  of  wrath,  and  revelation  of  the  just  judg- 
ment of  God,  who  will  render  to  every  man  according  to  his  works.  Rom. 
2—5,  6. 

Every  man's  work  shall  be  made  manifest:  for  the  day  of  the  Lord  shall 
declare  it,  because  it  shall  be  revealed  by  fire:  and  the  fire  shall  try  every 
man's  work,  of  what  sort  it  is.     1.  Cor.  3 — 13. 

Some  men's  sins  are  manifest,  going  before  to  judgment:  and  some  men 
they  follow  after.  In  like  manner  also  good  deeds  are  manifest:  and  they 
that  are  otherwise  cannot  be  hidden.     1  Tim.  5 — 24,  25. 

And  I  saw  the  dead  great  and  small,  standing  before  the  throne;  and  the 
books  were  opened:  and  another  book  was  opened,  which  is  tJie  book  of  life; 
and  the  dead  were  judged  by  those  things  which  were  written  in  the  books, 
according  to  their  works.     Apocal.  20 — 12. 

The  Wicked  shall  Dwell  with  the  Wicked, 

Wo  to  them  that  desire  the  day  of  the  Lord:  to  what  end  is  it  for  you  ?  the 
day  of  the  Lord  is  darkness,  and  not  light.     Amos.  5 — 18. 

Then  shall  he  say  to  them  also  that  shall  be  on  his  left  hand:  Depart  from 
me,  ye  cursed,  into  everlasting  fire,  which  was  prepared  for  the  devil  and  his 
angels.     Matth.  25 — 41. 

27ie  Last  Judgment  Terrible  by  Reason  of  its  Sudden  and  Unexpected  Coming. 

And  there  shall  be  one  day,  which  is  known  to  the  Lord.    Zach.  14 — 7. 

For  as  the  lightning  cometh  out  of  the  east,  and  appeareth  even  unto  the 
west:  so  shall  also  the  coming  of  the  Son  of  man  be.  *  *  {See  Malach.  3 — 2.) 
But  of  that  day  and  hour  no  one  knoweth,  no  not  the  Angels  of  heaven,  but 
the  Father  alone.  And  as  it  was  in  the  days  of  Noe,  so  shall  also  the  coming 
of  the  Son  of  man  be.  For  as  in  the  days  before  the  flood,  they  were  eating 
and  drinking,  marrying  and  giving  in  marriage,  until  the  day  that  Noe  entered 
into  the  ark:  and  they  knew  not  till  the  flood  came,  and  took  them  all  away: 
so  shall  also  the  coming  of  the  Son  of  man  be.  Matth.  24 — 27,  and  36  to  39. 
See  also  verses  42  and  44. 

And  at  midnight  there  was  aery  made:  Behold,  the  bridegroom  cometh: 
go  ye  forth  to  meet  him.  Ibid.  25—6. 

But  of  that  day  or  hour  no  man  knoweth,  neither  the  Angels  in  heaven, 
nor  the  Son,  but  the  Father.  Take  ye  heed;  watch  and  pray;  for  ye  know 
not  when  the  time  is.     Mark.  13 — 32,  33. 

The  kingdom  of  God  cometh  not  with  observation: neither  shall  they  say; 
Behold  here,  or  behold  there.  *  *  And  as  it  wa.s  in  the  days  of  Noe,  so 
shall  it  be  also  in  the  days  of  the  Son  of  man.  Luke.  17 — 20,  31  and  26.  See 
also  12—40  and  46. 

And  take  heed  to  yourselves,  lest  perhaps  your  hearts  be  overcharged 
with  surfeiting,  and  drunkenness,  and  the  cares  of  this  life;  and  that  day 
come  upon  you  suddenly.  For  as  a  snare  shall  it  come  ujwn  all  that  sit  upon 
the  face  of  the  whole  earth.     Ibid.  31—34.  35. 

It  is  not  for  you  to  know  the  times  or  moments,  which  the  Father  hath  put 
in  his  own  power.    Acts.  1 — 7. 


JUDGMENT.  441 

But  of  the  times  and  moments,  brethren,  you  need  not  that  we  shovild 
write  to  you.  For  yourselves  know  perfectly,  that  the  day  of  the  Lord  shall 
-so  come  as  a  thief  in  the  night.  For  when  they  shall  say,  peace  and  security, 
then  shall  sudden  destruction  come  upon  them,  as  the  pains  upon  her  that  is 
with  child:  and  they  shall  not  escape.  But  you,  brethren,  are  not  in  dark- 
ness, that  that  day  should  overtake  you  as  a  thief.     1 .  Thess.  5—1  to  4. 

For  yet  a  little  while,  and  he  that  is  to  come,  will  come,  and  will  not  de- 
lay.    Hebr.  10—37. 

Behold,  the  judge  standeth  before  the  door.    James.  5 — 9. 

But  the  day  of  the  Lord  shall  come  as  a  thief.     2.  Peter.  3 — 10. 

Behold,  I  come  as  a  thief.  Blessed  is  he  that  watcheth  and  keepeth  his 
garments,  lest  he  walk  naked,  and  they  see  his  shame.  Apocal.  16—15.  See 
3-8. 

All  Men  shall  be  Judged  in  the  Last  Judgment. 

And  all  nations  shall  be  gathered  together  before  him  at  the  last  judg- 
inent.  Matth.  25—32.  See  Rom.  2—5;  1.  Cor.  3—13;  1.  Tim.  3—24,  and 
Apocal.     20—13. 

We  must  all  appear  before  the  judgment-seat  of  Christ.  2.  Cor.  5—10. 
See  Rom.  14—10. 

The  Soul  is  Judged  Immediately  after  Death. 

They  spend  their  days  in  wealth,  and  in  a  moment,  ttiey  go  down  to  hell. 
Job.  21—13. 

In  the  end  of  a  man  is  the  disclosing  of  his  works.     Eccli.  11 — 29. 

And  the  rich  man  also  died:  and  he  was  buried  in  hell.     Luke.  16 — 22. 

It  is  appointed  for  men  once  to  die,  and  after  this  the  judgment.  Hebr. 
9—27. 

Judgment  Day. 
(See  Last  Day.) 

Human  Judgments  Should  be  Deliberate. 

And  he  (God)  said  to  him  (Adam):  And  who  hath  told  thee  that  thou  wast 
naked,  but  that  thou  hast  eaten  of  the  tree  whereof  I  commanded  thee  that 
thou  shouldst  not  eat  ?    Gen.  3 — 11.     See  also  18— 21. 

At  the  building  of  the  tower  of  Babel  the  language  of  the  proud  was  con 
founded.     Ibid.  Chapter  11. 

I  have  seen  the  affliction  of  my  people  in  Egypt;  and  I  have  heard  their 
cry,  because  of  the  rigour  of  them  that  are  over  the  works:  and  knowing  their 
sorrow,  I  am  come  down  to  deliver  them  out  of  the  hands  of  the  Egyptians, 
and  to  bring  them  out  of  that  land  into  a  good  and  spacious  land,  into  a  land 
that  floweth  with  milk  and  honey,  to  the  places  of  the  Chanaanite,  and  Hethite, 
.  and  Amorrhite,  and  Pherezite,  and  Hevite,  and  Jebusite.     Exod.  3 — 7,  8. 

Thou  shalt  not  follow  the  multitude  to  do  evil:  neither  shalt  thou  yield  in 
judgment,  to  the  opinion  of  the  most  part,  to  stray  from  the  truth.  Ibid.  23—2. 

If  thy  brother  the  son  of  thy  mother,  or  thy  son,  or  daughter,  or  thy  wife 


442  JUDGMENT. 

that  is  in  thy  bosom,  or  thy  friend,  whom  thou  lovest  as  thy  own  soul,  would 
persuade  thee  secretly,  saying:  Let  us  go,  and  serve  strange  gods,  which  thou 
knowest  not,  nor  thy  fathers.  *  *  Consent  not  to  him ;  hear  him  not;  nei- 
ther let  thy  eye  spare  him  to  pity  and  conceal  him:  but  thou  shalt  presently 
put  him  to  death.     Deut.     13—6,  8,  9. 

If  thou  i)erceive  that  there  be  among  you  a  hard  and  doubtful  matter  in 
judgment  between  blood  and  blood,  cause  and  cause,  leprosy  and  leprosy:  and 
thou  see  that  the  words  of  the  judges  within  thy  gates  do  vary:  arise,  and  go 
up  to  the  place,  which  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  choose.  And  thou  shalt  come 
to  the  priests  of  the  Levitical  race,  and  to  the  judge,  that  shall  beat  that  time: 
and  thou  shalt  ask  of  them,  and  they  shall  shew  thee  the  truth  of  the  judg- 
ment.    Ibid.  17—8,  9. 

And  when  after  most  diUgent  inquisition,  they  shall  find  that  the  false 
witness  hath  told  a  lie  against  his  brother:  they  shall  render  to  him  as  he 
meant  to  do  to  his  brother:  and  thou  shalt  take  away  the  evil  out  of  the  midst 
of  thee.     Ibid.  19—18,  19.     See  Judges.  20—3,  12. 

And  Josue  said  to  Achan:  My  son,  give  glory  to  the  Lord  God  of  Israel, 
and  confess,  and  tell  me  what  thou  hast  done:  hide  it  not.  And  Achan  an- 
swered Josue,  and  said  to  him:  Indeed, I  have  sinned  against  the  Lord  the  God 
of  Israel;  and  thus  and  thus  have  I  done.     Josue.  7 — 19,  20. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  hateth  evil:  I  hate  arrogance,  and  pride,  and  every 
wicked  way,  and  a  mouth  with  a  double  tongue.     P*rov.  8 — 13. 

Before  thou  inquire,  blame  no  man;  and  when  thou  hast  inquired.reprove 
justly.  Before  thou  hear,answer  not  a  word:  and  interrupt  not  others  in  the 
midst  of  their  discourse.     Ek;cli.  11 — 7,  8. 

And  Daniel  said  to  the  people  (that  is,  to  those  who  had  condemned  Susanna 
on  the  false  testimony  of  the  elders):  Separate  these  two  far  from  one  another; 
and  I  will  examine  them.     Dan.  13 — 51.     See  1.  Mach.  7 — 7. 

Human  Judgments,  Rightfully  Censured, 

And  if  any  man  will  go  to  law  with  thee,  and  take  away  thy  coat,  let  him 
have  thy  cloak  also.     Matth.  5 — 40. 

Give  to  every  one  that  asketh  thee:  and  of  him  that  taketh  awaj'  thj' 
goods,  ask  them  not  again.     Luke.  6 — 30. 

Already  indeed  there  is  plainly  a  fault  among  you,  that  you  have  law- 
suits one  with  another.  Why  do  you  not  rather  take  the  injury  ?  why  do  you 
not  rather  suffer  the  fraud  V  But  you  do  wrong  and  defraud;  and  that  to  your 
oreinren.    1.  Cor.  6 — 7,  8. 

Human  judgments  Just,  when  Preceded  by  a  Thorough  Investigation 

of  the  Cause. 

And  provide  out  of  all  the  people,  able  men,  such  as  fear  God,  in  whom 
there  is  truth,  and  that  hate  avarice, — who  may  judge  the  i)eople  at  all  times. 
Exod.  18—21,  22. 

Thou  shalt  appoint  judges  and  magistrates  in  all  thy  gates: — that  they 
may  judge  the  people  with  just  judgment,  and  not  go  aside  to  either  part. 
Deut.  16—18,  19. 

The  cause  which  I  knew  not,  I  searched  out  most  diligently.   Job.  29 — 16. 

Evil  men  think  not  on  judgment:  but  they  that  seek  after  the  Lord,  take 
notice  of  all  things.     Prov.  28 — 5. 


JUDGMENT.  443 

Human  Jvdgments  Just,  when  Properly  Executed. 

Judge  thy  neighbour  according  to  justice.     Levit.  19 — ^  5. 

Thou  shalt  follow  justly  after  that  which  is  just;  that  thou  mayst  live  and 
possess  the  land,  which  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  give  thee.  Deut.  16 — 20. 

If  thou  i^erceive  that  there  be  among  you  a  hard  and  doubtful  matter  in 
judgment  between  blood  and  blood,  cause  and  cause,  leprosy  and  leprosy; 
and  thou  see  that  the  words  of  the  judges  within  thy  gates  do  vary:  arise,  and 
go  up  to  the  place,  which  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  choose.  And  thou  shalt  come 
to  the  priests  of  the  Levitical  race,and  to  the  judge,  that  shall  be  at  that  time: 
and  thou  shalt  ask  of  them,  and  they  shall  shew  thee  the  truth  of  the  judg- 
ment. And  thou  shalt  do  whatsoever  they  shall  say,  that  preside  in  the  place, 
which  the  Lord  shall  choose,  and  what  they  shall  teach  thee,  according  to  his 
law;  and  thou  shalt  follow  their  sentence:  neither  shalt  thou  decline  to  the 
right  hand  nor  to  the  left  hand.  But  he  that  will  be  proud,  and  refuse  to  obey 
the  commi  mdment  of  the  priest,  who  ministereth  at  that  time  to  the  Lord  thy 
God,  and  the  decree  of  the  judge;  that  man  shall  die.     Ibid.  17 — 8  to  12. 

If  there  be  a  controversy  between  men,  and  they  call  upon  the  judges; 
they  shall  give  the  prize  of  justice  to  him  whom  they  perceive  to  be  just:  and 
him  whom  they  find  to  be  wicked,  they  shall  condemn  of  wickedness.  And  if 
they  see  that  the  offender  be  worthy  of  stripes;  they  shall  lay  him  down, and 
shall  cause  him  to  be  beaten  before  them.  According  to  the  measure  of  the 
sin  shall  the  measure  also  of  the  stripes  be.     Ibid.  25 — 1,  2. 

Receive  instruction  you  that  judge  the  earth.     Psakn.  2—10. 

If  in  very  deed  you  speak  justice:  judge  right  things,  ye  sons  of  men. 
Psalm.  57—2. 

How  long  will  you  judge  unjustly;  and  accept  the  persons  of  the  wicked? 
Judge  for  the  needy  and  fatherless:  do  justice  to  the  humble  and  the  poor. 
Rescue  the  poor;  and  deliver  the  needy  out  of  the  hand  of  the  sinner.  Psalm. 
81—2  to  4. 

Judgment  determineth  causes.     Prov.  26 — 10. 

Love  justice,  you  that  are  the  judges  of  the  earth.  Wisdom.  1 — 1.  See 
3.  Kings.  3—9. 

Thou — judgest  with  tranquiUty,  and  with  great  favovu-  disposest  of  us. 
Wisdom.    12—18. 

Seek  not  to  be  made  a  judge,  unless  thou  have  strength  enough  to  extir- 
pate iniquities:  lest  thou  fear  the  person  of  the  powerful,  and  lay  a  stumbling- 
block  for  thy  integrity.     Eccli.  7 — 6. 

Judge  not  against  a  judge;  for  he  judgeth  according  to  that  which  is  just» 
Ibid.  8—17. 

Judge  ye  judgment  in  the  morning,  and  deliver  him  that  is  oppressed  by 
violence  out  of  the  hand  of  the  oppressor.  Jerem.  21 — 12.  See  also  22 — 3, 
and  Isa.  56 — 1. 

Judge  ye  true  judgment.    Zach.  7 — 9. 

Judge  ye  truth  and  judgment  of  peace  in  your  gates.     Ibid.  8 — 16. 

I  charge  thee  before  God,  and  Christ  Jesus, and  the  elect  Angels,that  thou 
observe  these  things  without  prejudice,  doing  nothing  by  decUning  to  either 
side.     1.  Tim.  5—21. 

Human  Judgments,  Vitiated  hy  Partiality. 
Thou  shalt  not  receive  the  voice  of  a  lie:  neither  shalt  thoii  join  thy  hand 


444  JUDGMENT. 

to  bear  false  witness  for  a  wicked  person.  Thou  shalt  not  follow  the  multi- 
tude to  do  evil:  neither  shalt  thou  yield  in  judgment,  to  the  opinion  of  the 
most  part,  to  stray  from  the  truth.  Neither  shalt  thou  favour  a  podr  man  in 
judgment.     Exod.  23—1  to  3. 

Respect  not  the  person  of  the  poor,  nor  honour  the  countenance  of  the 
the  mighty.     Levit.  19 — 15. 

Let  there  be  equal  judgment  among  you.  whether  he  be  a  stranger,  or  a 
native  that  offends:  because  I  am  the  Lord  your  God.     Ibid.  24 — 22. 

Judge  that  which  is  just:  whether  he  be  one  of  your  country,or  a  stranger. 
There  shall  be  no  difference  of  persons:  you  shall  hear  the  little  as  well  as  the 
great:  neither  shall  you  respect  any  man's  person,  because  it  is  the  judgment 
of  God.     Deut.  1—16,  17. 

Thou  shalt  not  jiervert  the  judgment  of  the  stranger  nor  of  the  fatherless: 
neither  shalt  thou  take  away  the  widow's  raiment  for  a  pledge.     Ibid.  24 — 17. 

It  is  not  good  to  accept  the  person  of  the  wicked,  to  decline  from  the  truth 
of  judgment.     Prov.  18 — 5. 

It  is  not  good  to  have  respect  to  persons  in  judgment.     Ibid.  24 — 23. 

They  that  forsake  the  law,  praise  the  wicked  man;  they  that  keep'it,  are 
incensed  against  him.     Ibid.  28 — 4. 

Human  Judgments,  Vitiated  by  Fear. 

Seek  not  to  be  made  a  judge,  unless  thou  have  strength  enough  to  extir. 
pate  iniquities:  lest  thou  fear  the  i^erson  of  the  powerful, and  lay  a  stumbling- 
block  for  thy  integrity.     Ekicli.  7 — 6. 

There  is  a  judgment,  but  opposition  is  more  powerful.  Therefore  the  law 
is  torn  in  pieces,  and  judgment  cometh  not  to  the  end:  because  the  wicked 
"prevaileth  against  the  just:  therefore  wrong  judgment  goeth  forth.  *  * 
Why  lookest  thou  upon  them  that  do  imjust  things  and  boldest  thy  peace 
when  the  wicked  devoureth  the  man  that  is  more  just  than  himself  ?  Habac. 
1—3,  4  and  18. 

Human  Judgments,  Vitiated  by  Bribe-Taking. 

And  not  go  aside  to  either  part.  Thou  shalt  not  accept  persons  nor  gifts: 
-for  gifts  blind  the  eyes  of  the  wise,  and  change  the  words  of  the  just.  Deut. 
16—19. 

He  that  hath  not — taken  bribes  against  the  innocent.     Psalm.  14 — 5. 

The  wicked  man  taketh  gifts  out  of  the  bosom,  that  he  may  pervert  the 
paths  of  judgment.    Prov.  17—23. 

He  that  hath  respect  to  a  person  in  judgment,  doth  not  well:  such  a  man 
even  for  a  morsel  of  bread,  forsaketh  the  truth.    Ibid.  28 — 21. 

They  all  love  bribes,  they  run  after  rewards.  They  judge  not  for  the 
fatherless:  and  the  widow's  cause  cometh  not  in  to  them.     Isa.  1 — 28. 

Her  princes  have  judged  for  bribes:  and  her  priests  have  taught  for  hire, 
and  her  prophets  divined  for  money.     Micheas.  3—11. 

The  prince  requireth,  and  the  judge  is  for  giving.    Ibid.  7 — 8. 

Human  Judgments,  Vitiated  by  Enmity. 
The  innocent  and  just  person  thou  shalt  not  put  to  death .    Exod.  23 — 7. 


JUDGMENT.  445 

Just  Judgment  Rewarded. 

It  is  joy  to  the  just  to  do  judgment.     Prov.  21 — 15. 

In  judging  be  merciful  to  the  fatherless  as  a  father,  and  as  a  husband  to 
their  mother:  and  thou  shalt  oe  as  the  obedient  son  of  the  most  High,  and  he 
will  have  mercy  on  thee  more  than  a  mother.     Eccli.  4 — 10,  11. 

A  wise  judge  shall  judge  his  people,  and  the  government  of  a  prudent 
man  shall  be  steady.  As  the  judge  of  the  people  is  himself,  so  also  are  his 
ministers:  and  what  manner  of  man  the  ruler  of  a  city  is,  such  also  are  they 
that  dwell  therein.     Ibid.  10—1,  2. 

Then  all  the  judges,  every  one  by  name,  whose  heart  was  not  corrupted; 
who  turned  not  away  from  the  Lord,  that  their  memory  might  be  blessed. 
Ibid.  46—13,  14. 

Seek  judgment,  relieve  the  oppressed,  judge  for  the  fatherless,  defend  the 
widow.     And  then  come,  and  accuse  me,  saith  the  Lord.     Isa.  1  —17,  18. 

Execute  judgnient  and  justice,  and  deliver  him  that  is  oppressed  out  of 
the  hand  of  the  oppressor:  and  afflict  not  the  stranger,  the  fatherless  and 
the  widow,  nor  oppress  them  unjustly:  and  shed  not  innocent  blood  in  this 
place.  For  if  will  you  do  this  thing  indeed  then  shall  there  enter  in  by  the 
gates  of  this  house,  kings  of  the  race  of  David,  sitting  upon  his  throne. 
Jerem.  22—3,  4. 

The  Unjust  Judgment.  ^ 

Then  Pilate,  calling  together  the  chief  priests,  and  the  magistrates,  and 
the  people,  said  to  them:  You  have  brought  this  man  to  me,  as  one  that  per- 
verteth  the  people:  and  behold,  I,  having  examined  him  before  you,  find  no 
cause  in  this  man  touching  those  things  wherein  you  accuse  him;  no,  nor  yet 
Herod:  for  I  sent  you  to  him:  and  behold,  nothing  worthy  of  death  is  done  to 
him.  I  will  chastise  him,  therefore,  and  release  him.  Now  of  necessity  he 
was  to  release  to  them  one  upon  the  feast-day.  But  the  whole  multitude 
cried  out  at  once,  saying:  Away  with  this  man;  and  release  unto  us  Barabbas; 
who,  for  a  certain  sedition  made  in  the  city,  and  for  murder,  was  cast  into 
prison.  And  Pilate  spoke  to  them  again,  desiring  to  release  Jesus.  But  they 
cried  out,  saying:  Crucify  him,  crucify  him.  And  he  said  to  them  the  third 
time:  Why,  what  evil  hath  this  man  done?  I  find  no  cause  of  death  in  him:  I 
will  chastise  him,  therefore,  and  let  Jiim  go.  But  they  were  instant  with  loud 
voices,  requiring  that  he  might  be  crucified:  and  their  voices  prevailed.  And 
Pilate  gave  sentence,  that  their  petition  should  be  granted.     Luke.  23 — 13  to  24. 

Unjust  Judgment  Punished, 

Cursed  be  he  that  perverteth  the  judgment  of  the  stranger,  of  the  father- 
less and  the  widow.     Deut.  27 — 19. 

He  that  justifieth  the  wicked,  and  he  that  condemneth  the  just,  both  are 
abominable  before  God.     Prov.  17 — 15. 

Hear,  therefore,  ye  kings,  and  understand;  learn,  ye  that  are  judges  of 
the  ends  of  the  earth;  give  ear,  you  that  rule  the  people,  and  that  please  your- 
selves in  multitudes  of  nations:  for  power  is  given  you  by  the  Lord,  and 
strength  by  the  most  High,  who  will  examine  your  works,  and  search  out 
your  thoughts:  because  being  ministers  of  his  kingdom,  you  have  not  judged 


446  JUST. 

rightly,  nor  kept  the  law  of  justice,  nor  walked  according  to  the  will  of  God. 
Wisdom,  6—2  to  5. 

The  lust  of  an  eunuch  shall  deflower  a  young  maiden:  so  is  he  that  by 
violence  executeth  unjust  judgment.     Eccli.  20—2,  3. 

Wo  to  you— that  justify  the  wicked  for  gifts,  and  take  away  the  justice  of 
the  just  from  him.     Isa.  5  — 2.8. 

Wo  to  them  that  make  wicked  laws;  and  when  they  write,  write  injus- 
tice: to  oppress  the  poor  in  judgment,  and  do  violence  to  the  cause  of  the 
humble  of  my  people:  that  widows  might  be  their  prey,  and  that  they  might 
rob  the  fatherless.  What  will  you  do  in  the  day  of  visitation,  and  of  the 
calamity  which  cometh  from  afar  ?  to  whom  will  you  flee  for  help  ?  and  where 
will  ye  leave  your  glory?    Ibid.  10  —  1  to  3. 

I  am  the  Lord  that  love  judgment,  and  hate  robbery  in  a  holocaust. 
Ibid.  61—8. 

They  have  not  judged  the  cause  of  the  widow,  they  have  not  managed 
the  cause  of  the  fatherless,  and  they  have  not  judged  the  judgment  of  the 
poor.     Shall  I  not  visit  for  these  things,  saith  the  Lord  ?    Jerem.  5—28,  29. 

For  you  have  turned  judgment  into  bitterness,  and  the  fruit  of  justice 
into  wormwood?  you  that  rejoice  in  a  thing  of  naught: — but  behold,  I  will 
raise  up  a  nation  against  you,  O  house  of  Israel,  saith  the  Lord  ttie  Gk)d  of 
hosts:  and  they  shall  destroy  you.     Amos.  6—13  to  15. 

^  Judgment  of  Men. 

(See  Opinion.) 

Private  Judgment. 

(See  Bible.) 

JUST. 

The  I'ruly  Just  in  this  Life. 

And  they  (Zachary  and  Elizabeth,  his  toife)  were  both  just  before  Gk)d; 
walking  in  all  the  commandments  and  justifications  of  the  Lord  without 
blame.  Luke.  1—6.  See  Psalm.  23—4;  67—4;  124—4;  and  127—4.  Also 
3.  Kings.  14—8,  and  4.  Kings.  23—25. 

I  say  to  you,  that  even  so  there  shall  be  joy  in  heaven  upon  one  sinner 
that  doth  penance,  more  than  upon  ninety-nine  just,  who  need  not  penance. 
Luke.  15—7. 

If,  therefore,  the  Son  shall  make  you  free,  you  shall  be  free  indeed.  John. 
8—36.    See  Ephes.  1—4. 

And  for  them  I  do  sanctify  myself;  that  they  also  may  be  sanctified  in 
truth.     John.  17—19. 

And  suc;h  some  of  you  were  (that  is,  fornicators,  idolaters,  adulterers,  etc.): 
but  you  are  washed,  but  you  are  sanctified,  but  you  6ire  justified,  in  the  name 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  in  the  Spirit  of  our  God.     1.  Cbr.  6 — 11. 

But  you  are  come  to  mount  Sion,  and  to  the  city  of  the  living  God,  the 
heavenly  Jerusalem,  and  to  the  company  of  manj-  thousands  of  Angels,  and 
to  the  church  of  the  first-born,  who  are  written  in  heaven,  and  to  Qod  the 


JUST.  447 

judge  of  all,  and  to  the  spirits  of  the  just  made  perfect,  and  to  Jesus  the 
Mediator  of  the  new  testament,  and  to  the  sprinkling  of  blood,  which  speaketh 
better  than  Abel.     Hebr.  12—22  to  24. 

And  (Ood)  delivered  Lot,  a  just  man  oppressed  by  the  injustice  and  lewd 
conversation  of  the  wicked:  for  in  sight  and  hearing  he  was  just;  dwelling 
among  them,  who  from  day  to  day  vexed  the  just  soul  with  their  impious 
deeds.     2.  Peter.  2—7,  8. 

Behold  what  manner  of  charity  the  Father  hath  bestowed  upon  us,  that 
we  should  be  named  and  should  be  the  sons  of  God.  Therefore,  the  world 
hath  not  known  us:  because  it  hath  not  known  him.  *  *  Little  children, 
let  no  one  deceive  you.  He  that  doeth  justice,  is  just;  as  he  also  is  just.  He 
that  committeth  sin  is  of  the  devil:  for  the  devil  sinneth  from  the  beginning. 
1.  John.  3—1,  and  7,  8.     See  2—5. 

But  thou  hast  a  few  names  in  Sardjs,  which  have  not  defiled  then'  gar- 
ments: and  they  shall  walk  with  me  in  white,  because  they  are  worthy. 
Apocal.  3 — 4. 

These  are  they  who  are  not  defiled  with  women :  for  they  are  virgins. 
These  follow  the  Lamb  whithsoever  he  goeth.  These  were  purchased  from 
among  men,  the  first  fruits  to  God,  and  to  the  Lamb:  and  in  their  mouth  was^ 
fourtd  no  lie:, for  they  are  without  spot  before  the  throne  of  God.  Ibid. 
14—4,5. 

The  Just  as  Related  to  God. 

And  the  just  man  shall  hold  on  his  way.    Job.  17 — 9. 

My  justification,  which  I  have  begun  to  hold,  I  will  not  foi'sake.  Ibid. 
27—6. 

The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  {the  just  marl's)  heart.     Psalm.  36 — 31. 

His  {the  just  man's)  heart  is  ready  to  hope  in  the  Lord,     Psalm.  Ill — 7. 

The  simplicity  of  the  just  shall  guide  them :  and  the  deceitf  ulness  of  the 
wicked  shall  destroy  them.     Prov.  11 — 3. 

The  name  of  the  Lord  is  a  strong  tower:  the  just  runneth  to  it,  and  shall 
be  exalted.     Ibid.  18—10. 

There  are  just  men  and  wise  men,  and  their  works  are  in  the  hand  of 
God.     Eccles.  9—1. 

And  if  a  man  be  just,  and  do  judgment  and  justice,  and  hath  not  eaten 
upon  the  mountains,  nor  lifted  up  his  eyes  to  the  idols  of  the  house  of  Israel; 
and  hath  not  defiled  his  neighbour's  wife;  nor  come  near  to  a  menstruous 
woman;  and  hath  not  wronged  any  man;  hut  hath  restored  the  jiledge  to  the 
debtor,  hath  taken  nothing  away  by  violence;  hath  given  his  bread  to  the 
hungry,  and  hath  covered  the  naked  with  a  garment;  hath  not  lent  upon 
usury,  nor  taken  any  increase;  hath  withdrawn  his  hand  from  iniquity,  and 
hath  executed  true  judgment  between  man  and  man:  hath  walked  in  my 
commandments,  and  kept  my  judgments,  to  do  truth:  he  is  just,  he  shall 
surely  live,  saith  the  Lord  God.     Ezech.  18 — 5  to  9. 

If  you  know  that  he  {God)  is  just,  know  also  that  every  one  who  doeth 
justice,  is  born  of  him.     1.  John.  2 — 29. 

The  Just  as  Related  to  their  Neighbor  inWord  and  Deed. 

Jacob  said  to  Ldban: — And  my  justice  shall  answer  for  me  to-morrow. 
Gen.  30—33. 


^*48  JUST. 

The  mouth  of  the  just  shall  meditate  wisdom;  and  his  tongue  shall  speak 
judgment.     Psalm.  36—30. 

The  mouth  of  the  just  is  a  vein  of  hfe:  and  the  mouth  of  the  wicked  cov- 
ereth  iniquity.     Prov,  10—11. 

The  tongue  of  the  just  is  as  choice  silver.— The  lips  of  the  just  teach 
many.     Ibid.  10—20,  21. 

The  mouth  of  the  just  shall  bring  forth  wisdom.— The  Ups  of  the  just  con- 
sider what  is  acceptable.     Ibid.  10—31.  32. 

The  just  is  first  accuser  of  himself.     Ibid.  18—17. 

Abraham,  desiring  to  separate  from  Lot,  his  nephew, allowedhim  to  choose 
for  himself  the  land  on  which  he  {Lot)  was  thereafter  to  abide.    Gen.  13—9. 

The  Lord  bore  witness  that  the  daughters  of  Salphaad  demanded  a  just 
thing  in  asking  Moses  to  allow  them  to  succeed  to  their  father's  possessions. 
Num.  27—6. 

David  decided  that  equal  should  be  the  portion  of  him  that  went  down  to 
battle  and  of  him  that  abode  at  the  baggage.     1.  Kings   30—24,  25. 

Tobias,  hearing  the  bleating  of  the  kid,  said:— Take  heed,  lest  perhaps  it 
be  stolen;  restore  ye  it  to  its  owners;  for  it  is  not  lawful  for  us  either  to  touch 
anything  that  cometh  by  theft.     Tob.  2—21. 

The  work  of  the  just  is  unto  life;  but  the  fruit  of  the  wicked  unto  sin. 
Prov.  10—16. 

The  thoughts  of  the  just  are  judgments.     Ibid.  12 — 5. 

Be  not  over  just:  and  be  not  more  wise  than  is  necessary.    Eccles.  7 — 17. 

T?ie  Just  Adequately  Rewarded;  the  Unjust  Punished. 

King  Adonibezec,  taken  captive  by  the  children  of  Israel,  said: — Seventy 
kings  having  their  fingers  and  toes  cut  off,  gathered  up  the  leavings  of 
the  meat  under  ray  table:  as  I  have  done,  so  hath  God  requited  me. 
Judges.  1 — 7. 

When  Agag,  king  of  Amelec,  was  brought  before  Samuel,  the  latter  said: — 
As  thy  sword  that  made  women  childless,  so  shall  thy  mother  be  childless 
among  women.     1.  Kings.  15 — 33. 

David  said  to  Saul,  who  was  persecuting  him  unjustly: — And  the  Lord 
will  reward  every  one  according  to  his  justice.     Ibid.  26 — 23. 

David  would  not  accept  as  a  gift  the  threshing-floor  of  Areuna  the  Jebu- 
site,  but  bought  it  at  a  fair  price.     2.  Kings.  24 — 24. 

By  command  of  king  Assuerus  Aman  was  lianged  on  the  very  gibbet,which 
he  had  prepared  for  Mardochai.  The  Jews,  too,  killed  their  enemies  on  the 
self  same  day,  on  which  those  enemies  had  intended  killing  them.  Esther. 
Chapters.  7,  8. 

And  the  Lord  will  reward  me  according  to  my  justice;  and  will  repwiy  me 
according  to  the  cleanness  of  my  hands.  Psalm.  17 — 21.  See  verse  25;  also 
2.  Kings.  22—21  and  25. 

Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  just. — The  Lord  keepeth  all  their  bones. 
Psalm.  33—20,  21. 

The  just  shall  flourish  like  the  paJmtree:  he  shall  grow  up  like  the  cedar 
of  Libanus.    Psalm.  91 — 13. 

Light  is  risen  to  the  just,  and  joy  to  the  right  of  heart.  Rejoice,  ye 
just,  in  the  Lord:  and  give  praise  to  the  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 
Psalm.  96—11,  12. 


JUST.  449 

But  the  path  of  the  just,  as  a  shining  light,  goeth  forwards,  and  increaseth 
even  to  perfect  day.     Prov.  4—18. 

The  blessing  of  the  Lord  is  upon  the  head  of  the  just.  *  *  To  the  just 
their  desire  shall  be  given.     Ibid.  10 — 6  and  34. 

The  justice  of  the  righteous  shall  deliver  them:  and  the  unjust  shall  be 
caught  in  their  own  snares.  *  *  The  just  is  delivered  out  of  distress: 
and  the  wicked  shall  be  given  up  for  him.  *  *  The  fruit  of  the  just  man  is 
a  tree  of  life.     Ibid.  11—6,  8  and  30.     See  verses  5,  23  and  31. 

Whatsoever  shall  befall  the  just  man,  it  shall  not  make  him  sad:  but  the 
wicked  shall  be  fiUed  with  mischief .     Ibid.  12 — 21. 

But  the  souls  of  the  just  are  in  the  hand  of  God;  and  the  torment  of  death 
shall  not  touch  them.     Wisdom.     3 — 1. 

But  the  just  man,  if  he  be  prevented  with  death,  shall  be  in  rest.  Ibid. 
4—7. 

Then  shall  the  just  stand  with  great  constancy  against  those  that  have 
afflicted  them,  and  taken  away  their  labours.  *  *  But  the  just  shall  live 
for  evermore:  and  their  reward  is  with  the  Lord,  and  the  care  of  them  with 
the  most  High.  Therefore  shall  they  receive  a  kingdom  of  glory,  and  a  crown 
of  beauty  at  the  hand  of  the  Lord:  for  with  his  right  hand  he  will  cover  them; 
and  with  his  holy  arm  he  will  defend  them.     Ibid.  5—1,  16,  17. 

Say  to  the  just  man  that  it  is  well,  for  he  shall  eat  the  fruit  of  his  doings. 
Isa.  3—10. 

Prophesying  against  Babylon,  Jeremias  said:  Pay  her  according  to  her 
work:  according  to  all  that  she  hath  done,  do  ye  to  her.     Jerem.  50 — 29. 

The  justice  of  the  just  shall  be  upon  him,  and  the  wickedness  of  the  wicked 
shall  be  upon  him.     Ezech.  18—20. 

By  command  of  king  Darius  the  accusers  of  Daniel  were  cast  into  the  lions' 
den,  and  they  did  not  reach  the  bottom  of  the  den,  before  the  lions  caught 
them,  and  broke  all  their  bones  in  pieces.     Dan.  6 — 24. 

And  they  {the  people)  rose  up  against  the  two  elders  {ivho  had  falsely  ac- 
cused Susanna)  and  they  did  to  them  as  they  had  maUciously  dealt  against 
their  neighbour:  and  they  putthena  to  death:  and  innocent  blood  was  saved  in 
that  day.     Ibid.  13—61,  62. 

Antiochus  caused  Andronicus  to  he  put  to  death  in  the  very  place,  where- 
in he  had  murdered  Onias,  the  high-priest.     2.  Mach.  4 — 34  and  38. 

The  Impious  Jason,  who  had  cast  out  many  unburied,  was  himself  cast 
forth  both  unlamented  and  unburied,  neither  having  foreign  burial,  not  being 
partaker  of  the  sepulchre  of  his  fathers.     Ibid.  5 — 10. 

Antiochus,  the  murderer  and  blasphemer  being  grievously  struck,  as  him- 
self had  treated  others,  died  a  miserable  death  in  a  strange  country  among  the 
mountains.     Ibid.  9 — 28. 

Then  shall  the  just  shine  as  the  sun,  in  the  kingdom  of  their  Father.  Matth. 
13—43.     See  Dan.  12—3. 

The  Lord  rightfully  required  the  whole  debt  of  the  wicked  servant,  who 
would  not  have  compassion  on  his  fellow-servant.     Ibid.  18 — 34. 
But  the  just  {sliall  go)  into  life  everlasting.     Ibid.  25 — 46. 
I  have  been  young  and  now  am  old:  and  I  have  not  seen  the  just  forsak- 
.  en,  nor  his  seed  seeking  bread.     He  showeth  mercy,  and  lendeth  all  the  day 
long;  and  his  seed  shall  be  in  blessing.     Psalm.  36 — 25,  26. 

The  seed  of  the  just  shall  be  saved.  *  *  The  desire  of  the  just  is  all 
good.     Prov.  11—21,  23. 


450  JUST. 

The  just  that  walketh  in  his  simpUcity  shall  leave  behind  him  blessed 
children.     Ibid.  20—7. 

But  these  were  men  of  mercy,  whose  godly  deeds  have  not  failed:  good 
things  continue  with  their  seed,  their  posterity  are  a  holy  inheritance:  and 
their  seed  hath  stood  in  the  covenants:  and  their  children  for  their  sakes  re- 
main for  ever:  their  seed  and  their  glory  shall  not  be  forsaken.  Eccli.  44 — 10 
to  13. 

The  just  shall  be  in  everlasting  remembrance.     Psalm.  Ill — 7. 

The  memory  of  the  just  is  with  praises:  and  the  name  of  the  wicked  shall 
rot.     Prov.    10—7. 

Their  name  liveth  unto  generation  and  generation.     Eccli.  44 — 14. 

And  their  name  continue  for  ever,  the  glory  of  the  holy  men  remaining 
unto  their  children.     Ibid.  46 — 15. 

If  my  step  hath  turned  out  of  the  way,  and  if  my  heart  hath  followed  my 
eyes,  and  if  a  spot  hath  cleaved  to  my  hands:  then  let  me  sow,  and  let  another 
eat:  and  let  my  offspring  be  rooted  out.    Job.  31 — 7,  8. 

But  the  just  shall  inherit  the  land.     Psalm.  36 — 29. 

For  they  that  are  upright,  shall  dwell  in  the  earth:  and  the  simple  shall 
continue  in  it.  But  the  wicked  shall  be  destroyed  from  the  earth:  and  they 
that  do  unjustly  shall  be  taken  away  from  it.     Prov.  2 — 21,  22. 

Want  is  from  the  Lord  in  the  house  of  the  wicked:  but  the  habitations  of 
the  just  shall  be  blessed.     Ibid.  3 — 33. 

Treasures  of  wickedness  shall  profit  nothing:  but  justice  shall  deliver 
from  death.  The  Lord  will  not  afflict  the  soul  of  the  just  with  famine:  and 
he  will  disappoint  deceitful  practices  of  the  wicked.     Ibid.  10 — 2,  3. 

Tlie  house  of  the  wicked  shall  be  destroy:  but  the  tabernacles  of  the  just 
shall  flourish.     Ibid.  14—11. 

The  house  of  the  just  is  very  much  strength.     Ibid.  15 — 6. 

There  are  just  men  to  whom  evils  happen,  as  though  they  had  done  the 
works  of  the  wicked;  and  there  are  wicked  men,  who  are  as  secure,  as  though 
they  had  the  deeds  of  the  just.     Eccles.  8 — 14. 

The  Just  are  to  be  Imitated,  and  not  the  Unjust. 

Beware  lest  thou  imitate  them,  after  they  are  destroyed  at  thy  coming  in, 
and  lest  thou  seek  after  their  ceremonies,  saying:  As  these  nations  have  wor- 
shipped their  gods,  so  will  I  also  worship.  Thou  shalt  not  do  in  like  manner 
to  the  Lord  thy  God.  For  they  have  done  to  their  gods  all  the  abominations 
which  the  Lord  abhorreth,  offering  their  sons  and  daughters,  and  burning 
them  with  fire.     Deut.  12—30,  31.    See  18—9. 

Because  thou  (Joram)  hast  not  walked  in  the  ways  of  Josaphat  thy  father, 
nor  in  the  ways  of  Asa  king  of  Juda,  but  hast  walked  in  the  ways  of  the  kings 
of  Israel,  and  hast  maxle  Juda  and  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem  to  commit 
fornication,  imitating  the  fornication  of  the  house  of  Achab;  moreover  also 
thou  hast  killed  thy  brethren,  the  house  of  thy  father,  better  men  than  thy- 
self; behold,  the  Lord  will  strike  thee  with  a  great  plague,  with  all  thy  people, 
and  thy  children,  and  thy  wives,  and  all  thy  substance.  2.  Paral.  21—12 
to  14. 

For  thy  iniquity  hath  taught  thy  mouth,  and  thou  imitatest  the  tongue  of 
blasphemers.    Job.    15 — 5. 

Be  not  emulous  of  evil  doers;  nor  envy  them  that  work  iniquity.    *    * 


JUST.  451 

Envy  not  the  man  who  prospereth  in  his  way:  the  man  who  doeth  unjust 
things.     Psalm.  36 — 1  and  7. 

Envy  not  the  unjust  man,  and  do  not  follow  his  ways.     Prov.  3 — 31. 

Bef  not  delighted  in  the  paths  of  the  wicked:  neither  let  the  way  of  the 
evil  men  please  thee.  Flee  from  it;  pass  not  by  it:  go  aside,  and  forsake  it. 
Ibid.  4—14.  15.     See  23— 17. 

Seek  not  to  be  like  evil  men;  neither  desire  to  be  with  them:  because  their 
mind  studietli  robberies;  and  their  lips  speak  deceits.     Ibid.  34 — 1,  8. 

But  by  the  envy  of  the  devil,  death  came  into  the  world:  and  they  follow 
him  that  are  of  his  side.     Wisdom.  2 — 34,  35. 

Phinees  the  son  of  Eleazar  is  the  third  in  glory,  by  imitating  him  in  the 
fear  of  the  Lord.     Eccli.  45—28. 

Wherefore  I  beseech  you,  be  ye  followers  of  me,  as  I  also  am  of  Christ. 
For  this  cause  have  I  sent  to  you  Timothy,  who  is  my  dearest  son,  and  faith- 
ful ill  the  Lord;  who  will  put  you  in  mind  of  my  ways,  which  are  in  Christ 
Jesus,  as  I  teach  every  where  in  every  church,  1.  Cor.  4 — 16,  17.  See  Ephes. 
5—1,  and  Philip.  3—17. 

Be  ye  also  followers  of  me,  as  I  also  am  of  Christ.     1.  Cor.   11 — 1.     See 

1.  Thess.  1—6,  and  2—14. 

Now  thanks  be  to  God,  who  always  causeth  us  to  triumph  in  Christ  Jesus, 
and  maketh  manifest  the  odour  of  his  knowledge  by  us  in  every  place.  For 
we  are  unto  God  the  good  odour  of  Christ  in  them  who  are  saved,  and  in  them 
who  perish.  To  some,  indeed,  the  odour  of  death  unto  death;  but  to  the 
others  the  odour  of  life  unto  life.     And  for  these  things  who  is  so  sufficient  ? 

2.  Cor.  2-14  to  16. 

And  we  charge  you,  brethren,  in  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that 
you  withdraw  yourselves  from  every  brother  walking  disorderly,  and  not 
according  to  the  tradition  which  they  have  received  of  us.  For  yourselves 
know  how  you  ought  to  imitate  us:  for  we  were  not  disorderly  among  you. 
2.  Thess.  3-6,  7. 

And  we  desire  that  every  one  of  you  should  show  forth  the  same  careful- 
ness to  the  accomplishing  of  hope  unto  tlie  end:  that  you  become  not  slothful, 
but  followers  of  them,  who  through  faith  and  patience  shall  inherit  the 
promises.     Hebr.  6 — 11.     See  13 — 7. 

Dearly  beloved,  follow  not  that  which  is  evil,  but  that  which  is  good. 
He  that  doeth  good,  is  of  God:  he  that  doeth  evil,  hath  not  seen  God.  3.  John, 
verse  11. 

The  Wicked  Abhor  the  Just. 

The  wicked  watcheth  the  just  man,  and  seeketh  to  put  him  to  death. 
Psalm.  36—33. 

Lie  not  in  wait,  nor  seek  after  wickedness  in  the  house  of  the  just,  nor 
spoil  his  rest.     Prov.  24 — 15. 

The  just  abhor  a  wicked  man:  and  the  wicked  loath  them  that  are  in  the 
right  way.     Ibid.  39 — 27. 

Let  us  therefore  lie  in  wait  for  the  just;  because  he  is  not  for  our  turn; 
and  he  is  contrary  to  our  doings,  and  upbraideth  us  with  transgressions  of  the 
law,  and  divulgeth  against  us  the  sins  of  our  way  of  life.  *  *  He  is  grievous 
unto  us,  even  to  behold:  for  his  life  is  not  like  other  men's,  and  his  ways  are 
very  different.     Wisdom.  2 — 12  and  15. 


462  JUSTICE. 

The  just  perisheth,  and  no  man  layeth  it  to  heart,  and  men  of  mercy  are 
taken  away,  because  there  is  none  that  understandeth,  for  the  just  man  is 
taken  away  from  before  the  face  of  evil.  Let  peace  come,  let  him  rest  in  his 
bed  that  hath  walked  in  his  uprightness.     Isa.  57 — 1,  2.  * 

JUSTICE. 

(See  also  Injustice.) 

Perfect  Justice  not  Found  in  this  Life. 

And  God  seeing  that  the  wickedness  of  men  was  great  on  the  earth,  and 
that  all  the  thought  of  their  heart  was  bent  upon  evil  at  all  times,  it  repented 
him  that  he  had  made  man  on  the  earth.     Gen.  6—5,  6. 

And  God  said  to  Noe  : — I  will  no  more  curse  the  eailh  for  the  sake  of 
man:  for  the  imagination  and  thought  of  man's  heart  are  prone  to  evil  from 
his  youth:  therefore  I  will  no  more  destroy  every  living  soul  as  I  have  done. 
Ibid.  8—21. 

Who  keepest  mercy  unto  thousands:  who  takest  away  iniquity,  and 
wickedness,  and  sin,  and  no  man  of  himself  is  innocent  before  thee.  Exod. 
33-7. 

The  Lord  is  patient  and  full  of  mercy,  taking  away  iniquity,  and 
wickedness,  and  leaving  no  man  clear,  who  visitest  the  sins  of  the  fathers 
upon  the  children  unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation.     Num.  14 — 18. 

Solomon  said  to  the  Lord: — But  if  they  (the  children  of  Israel)  sin  against 
thee  (for  there  is  no  man  who  sinneth  not)  and  thou  being  angry  deliver  them 
up  to  their  enemies,  so  that  they  be  led  away  captives  into  the  land  of  their 
enemies  far  or  near,  then  if  they  do  penance  in  their  heart  in  the  place  of 
captivity,  etc.     3.  Kings.  8-^6  to  50.     See  2.  Paral.  6—36  to  39. 

Shall  man  be  justified  in  comparison  of  God,  or  shall  a  man  be  more-  pure 
than  his  maker?    Job.  4 — 17. 

And  Job  said  to  God: — Indeed  I  know  it  is  so,  and  that  man  cannot  be 
justified,  compared  with  God.  *  *  I,  who  although  I  should  have  any  just 
thing,  would  not  answer,  but  would  make  supplication  to  my  judge.  *  * 
If  I  would  justify  myself,  my  own  mouth  shall  condemn  me:  if  I  woiud  show 
myself  innocent,  he  shall  prove  me  wicked.     Ibid,  9 — 2,  15  and  20. 

Can  man  be  justified  compared  with  God,  or  he  that  is  born  of  a  woman 
appear  clean  ?  Behold,  even  the  moon  doth  not  shine,  and  the  stars  are  not 
pure  in  his  sight.  How  much  less  man  that  is  rottenness,  and  the  son  of 
man  who  is  a  worm  ?    Ibid  25 — 4  to  6. 

Tlie  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart:  There  is  no  God.  They  axe  corrupt,  and 
are  become  abominable  in  their  ways:  there  is  none  that  doeth  good,  no  not 
one.     Psalm.  13—1.     See  Psahn.  52—1,  2. 

For  behold,  I  was  conceived  in  iniquities;  and  in  sins  did  my  mother 
conceive  me.     Psalm.  50 — 7. 

If  thou,  O  Lord,  wilt  mark  iniquities.  Lord,  who  shall  stand  it  ?  Psalm. 
129-3. 

Who  can  say:  My  heart  is  clean,  I  am  pure  from  sin.  Prov.  20—9.  See 
Wisdom.  12—20. 

For  there  is  no  just  man  upon  earth,  that  doeth  good,  and  sinneth  not. 
Eccles.  7—21. 


JUSTIFICATION.  458 

From  the  beginning  of  the  world  they  have  not  heard  nor  perceived  with 
the  ears:  the  eye  hath  not  seen,  O  God,  besides  thee,  what  things  thou  hast 
prepared  for  them  that  wait  for  thee.     Isa.  64 — 4. 

Thy  own  wickedness  shall  reprove  thee;  and  thy  apostasy  shall  rebuke 
thee.  Know  thou,  and  see,  that  it  is  an  evil  and  a  bitter  thing  for  thee,  to 
have  left  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  that  my  fear  is  not  with  thee,  saith  the  Lord 
the  God  of  hosts  {to  the  cMldren  of  Israel  and  Juda).    Jerem.  2—  19. 

For  I  am  with  thee,  saith  the  Lord  (to  thepeojjle  of  Israel),  to  save  thee: 
for  I  will  utterly  consume  all  the  nations,  among  which  I  have  scattered  thee: 
but  I  will  not  utterly  consume  thee:  but  I  will  chastise  thee  in  judgment,  that 
thou  mayest  not  seem  to  thyself  innocent.     Ibid.  30 — 11. 

The  holy  man  is  perished  out  of  the  earth,  and  there  is  none  upright 
among  men:  they  all  lie  in  wait  for  blood;  every  one  hunteth  his  brother  to 
death.     Micheas.  7 — 2.     See  Nahum.  1  —  3. 

And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our  debtors.  Matth.  6 — 12.  See 
15—19. 

Take  heed  to  yourselves.  If  thy  brother  sin  against  thee,  reprove  him: 
and  if  he  do  penance,  forgive  him.  *  *  So  you  also,  when  you  shall  have 
done  all  the  things  that  are  commanded  you,  say :  We  are  unprofitable  ser- 
vants: we  have  done  that  which  we  ought  to  do.     Luke.  17 — 3  and  10. 

"What  then  ?  Do  you  excel  them  ?  {that  is,  tlie  Jews.)  By  no  means.  For 
we  have  charged  both  Jews,  and  Greeks,  that  they  are  all  under  sin: 
as  it  is  written:  There  is  not  any  man  just:  there  is  none  that  understandeth, 
there'is  none  that  seeketh  after  God.  *  *  For  all  have  smned,  and  do  need 
the  glory  of  God.    Rom.  3—9  to  11,  and  23.     See  Ephes.  2  —3. 

But  the  Scripture  hath  concluded  all  under  sin,  that  the  promise  by  the 
faith  of  Jesus  Christ  might  be  given  to  them  that  believe.     Galat.  3 — 22. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves,  and  the  truth  is 
not  in  us.     1.  John.  1 — 8. 

'      JUSTIFICATION. 

Our  Justification  comes  through  Christ,  and  is  Preceded  by  no  Merits 

on  our  Part. 

Abram  believed  God,  and  it  was  i-eputed  to  him  unto  justice.  Gen. 
15-6. 

In  the  Lord  shall  all  the  seed  of  Israel  be  justified  and  praised.  Isa, 
45—26. 

He  was  taken  away  from  distress,  and  from  judgment:  who  shall  de- 
clare his  generation?  because  he  is  cut  off  out  of  the  land  of  the  living:  for 
the  wickedness  of  my  people  have  I  struck  him.     Ibid.  53 — 8. 

In  those  days  shall  Juda  be  saved,  and  Israel  shall  dwell  confidently:  and 
this  is  the  name  that  they  shall  call  him:  The  Lord  our  just  One.  Jerem. 
23—6.     The  same  is  found  in  Ibid.  23—16. 

Behold,  he  that  is  unbelieving,  his  soul  shall  not  be  right  in  himself:  but 
the  just  shall  live  in  his  faith.     Habac.  2 — 4. 

Thou  also  by  the  blood  of  thy  testament  hast  sent  foi'th  thy  prisoners  out 
of  the  pit,  wherein  is  no  water.     Zach.     9 — 11. 

To  him  {Christ)  all  the  prophets  give  testimony,  that  through  his  name  all 
receiveremissionof  sins,  who  believe  in  him.    Acts.  10—43. 

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454  JUSTIFICATION. 

In  him  (Christ)  every  one,  who  believeth,  is  justified.     Ibid.  13 — 39. 

For  the  justice  of  God  is  revealed  therein  from  faith  to  faith:  as  it  is  writ- 
ten: The  just  man  liveth  by  faith.     Rom.  1 — 17. 

Even  the  justice  of  God  by  faith  of  Jesus  Christ,  unto  all  and  upon  all 
them  that  believe  in  him:  for  there  is  no  distinction.  *  *  Being  justified 
gratis  by  his  grace  through  the  redemption  that  is  in  Christ  Jesus.  Ibid. 
3—22  and  24.     See  also  verse  20. 

Therefore  being  justified  by  faith,  let  us  have  peace  with  God  through  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Ibid.  5 — 1,     See  also  verse  18. 

For -the  end  of  the  law  is  Christ,  unto  justice  to  every  one  that  believeth. 
*  *  With  the  heart,  we  believe  unto  justice:  but,  with  the  mouth,  confes- 
sion ig  made  unto  salvation.     Ibid.  10—4  and  10. 

But  from  him  you  are  in  Christ  Jesus,  who  is  made  to  us  wisdom  from 
God,  and  justice,  and  sanctification,  and  redemption.     1.  Cor.  1—80. 

But  knowing  that  a  man  is  not  justified  by  the  works  of  the  law,  but  by 
the  faith  of  Jesus  Christ;  we  also  believe  in  Christ  Jesus,  that  we  may  be  jus- 
tified by  the  faith  of  Christ,  and  not  by  the  works  of  the  law:  because  by  the 
works  of  the  law  no  flesh  shall  be  justified.     Galat.  2 — 16. 

But  that  by  the  law  no  man  is  justified  with  God,  it  is  manifest:  because 
the  just  man  Uveth  by  faith.     Ibid.  3 — 11. 

For  we  in  spirit,  by  faith,  wait  for  the  hope  of  justice.     Ibid.  5 — 5. 

But  indeed  I  esteem  all  things  to  be  but  loss,  for  the  excellent  knowledge 
of  Jesus  Christ  my  Lord:  for  whom  I  have  suffered  the  loss  of  all  things,  and 
comit  them  but  as  dung  that  I  may  gain  Christ.and  may  be  found  in  hipi.  not 
having  my  justice,  which  is  of  the  law,  but  that  which  is  of  the  faith  of  Christ 
Jesus.     Plulip.  3—8,  9. 

That  being  justified  by  his  grace,  we  may  be  heirs  according  to  the  hope 
of  life  everlasting.     Titus.  3 — 7. 

Because  Christ  also  died  once  for  our  sins,  the  just  for  the  unjust,  that  he 
might  offer  us  to  God,  being  put  to  death,  indeed,  in  the  flesh,  but  brought  to 
life  by  the  Spirit.    1.  Peter.  3— 18. 

Formal  Justification  Consists  in  Positive  and  Intrinsic  Justice. 

For  as  by  the  disobedience  of  one  man,  many  were  made  sinners:  so  also 
by  the  obedience  of  one,  many  shall  be  made  just.  Rom.  5 — 19.  See  whole 
Chapter;  also  8 — 11  and  30. 

But  you  are  washed,  but  you  are  sanctified,  but  you  are  justified,  in  the 
name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  the  Spirit  of  oiu*  God.     1.  Cor.  6 — 11. 

And  be  ye  renewed  in  the  spirit  of  your  mind,  and  put  on  the  new  man, 
who,  according  to  God,  is  created  in  justice,  and  holiness  of  truth.  Ephes. 
4—23,  24.    See  Rom.  6—4. 

And  you,  when  you  were  dead  in  your  sins,  and  the  uncircumcision  of 
your  flesh,  he  (Christ)  hath  quickened  together  with  Mm,  forgiving  you  all  of- 
fences.   Colosa.  2—13. 

And  every  man  that  hath  this  hope  (that  is,  of  seeing  Ood)  in  him,  sancti- 
fieth  himself,  as  he  also  is  holy.    1.  John.  3—3. 

Justifi/xition,  whereby  the  Just  become  more  Just,  Acquired  by  Chod  Works. 
Let  nothing  hinder  thee  from  praying  always;  and  be  not  afraid  to  be  jus- 


JUSTIFICATION.  455 

tifled  even  to  death:  for  the  reward  of  God  continueth  forever.  Eccli.  18—33. 

For  not  the  hearers  of  the  law  are  just  before  God,  but  the  doers  of  the 
law  shall  be  justified.     Rom.  2 — 13. 

"Was  not  Abraham  our  father  justified  by  works,  offering  up  Isaac  his  son 
upon  the  altar?  *  *  Do  you  see  that  by  works  a  man  is  justified,  and  not 
by  faith  only  ?    James.  2 — 21  and  24. . 

He  that  hurteth,  let  him  hurt  still:  and  he  that  is  filthy,  let  him  be  filthy 
still:  and  he  that  is  just,  let  him  be  justified  still:  and  he  that  is  holy,  let  him 
be  sanctified  still.     Apocal.  22 — 1. 

The  Justification  of  the  Wicked  is  Brought  about  not  by  Faith  alone,  but 
by  other  Virtues  also:  as  by  Hope,  Charity,  Fear,  etc. 

And  the  Lord  will  help  them  and  deliver  them:  and  he  will  rescue  them 
from  the  wicked,  and  save  them,  because  they  have  hoped  in  him.  Psalm. 
36—40. 

For  we  are  saved  by  hope.  But  hope  that  is  seen,  is  not  hope:  For  what 
a  man  seeth,  why  doth  he  hope  for  ?    Rom.  8 — 24. 

And  every  man  that  hath  this  hope  in  him,  sanctifieth  himself,  as  he  also 
is  holy.     1.  John.  3 — 3.        , 

I  am  the  Lord  thy  God — showing  mercy  unto  thousands  to  them  that  love 
me,  and  keep  my  commandments.     Exod.  20 — 5,  6. 

Charity  covereth  all  sins.     P*rov.   10—12. 

Wherefore  I  say  to  thee  {Simon,  the  Pharisee):  Many  sins  are  forgiven 
her,  because  she  hath  loved  much.  But  to  whom  less  is  forgiven,  he  loveth 
less.     Luke.  7 — 47. 

If  any  one  love  me,  he  will  keep  my  word;  and  my  Father  will  love  him, 
and  he  will  come  to  him,  and  will  make  an  abode  with  him.    John.  14 — 23. 

And  if  I  should  distribute  all  my  goods  to  feed  the  poor,  and  if  I  should 
dehver  my  body  to  be  burned,  and  have  not  charity,  it  profiteth  me  nothing. 
1.  Cor.  13—3. 

For  in  Christ  Jesus,  neither  circumcision  availeth  any  thing,  nor  uncir- 
•cumcision;  but  faith,  which  worketh  by  charity.     Galat.  5 — 6. 

But  before  all  things  have  a  mutual  charity  among  yourselves:  for  char- 
ity covereth  a  multitude  of  sins.     1.  Peter.  4—8. 

We  know  that  we  have  passed  from  death  to  life:  because  we  love  the 
brethren.     He  that  loveth  not  abideth  in  death.     1.  John.  3 — 14. 

Dearly  beloved,  let  us  love  one  another:  for  charity  is  of  God.  And  every 
one  that  loveth,  is  born  of  God,  and  knoweth  God.  He  that  loveth  not,  know- 
-eth  not  God:  for  God  is  charity.  By  this  hath  appeared  the  charity  of  God  in 
us;  because  God  hath  sent  his  only  begotten  Son  into  the  world,  that  we  might 
live  through  him.     Ibid.  4 — 7  to  9. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  a  fountain  of  life,  to  decline  from  the  ruin  of  death. 
Prov.  14—27. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom.  Psalm.  110—10.  See 
Prov.  1—7,  and  9— 10;  also  Eccli.  1—16. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  driveth  out  sin:  for  he  that  is  without  fear  cannot 
be  justified.     Eccli.  1—27,  28. 

Justification  of  the  Wicked  Brought  about  by  Penitential  Works. 

But  thou  (O  Lord)  hast  mercy  upon  all,  because  thou  canst  do  all  things, 


456  JUSTIFICATION. 

and  overlookest  the  sins  of  men  for  the  sake  of  repentance.    Wisdom.  11 — 34 

But  if  the  wicked  do  penance  for  all  his  sins  which  he  hath  «ommitted, 
and  keep  all  my  commandments, and  do  judgment,and  justice,  living  he  shall 
Uve,  and  shall  not  die.  I  will  not  remember  all  his  iniquities  that  he  hath 
done:  in  his  justice  which  he  hath  wrought,  he  shall  live.     Ezech.  18 — 21,  22. 

Do  penance:  for  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  at  hand  (said  John  the  Bap- 
tist).  Matth.  3—2. 

To  Mary  Magdalene  Jesus  said:  Thy  sins  are  forgiven  thee.     Luke.  7 — 48. 

Unless  yoju  do  penance,  you  shall  all. likewise  perish.     Ibid.  13 — 3. 

For  example  of  prodigal  son,  see  Ibid.  Chapter  15;  and  of  the  publican » 
see  Ibid.  Chapter  18. 

For  the  sorrow  which  is  according  to  God,  worketh  penance  unto  salva  • 
tion,  which  is  lasting.     2.  Cor.  7—10.     See  1.  Peter.  2—10. 

Justification  of  the  Wicked  Broiight  about  by  Forgiveness  of  Enemies. 

And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our  debtors.  *  *  But  if  you 
will  not  forgive  men,  neither  will  your  Father  forgive  you  your  sins.  Matth. 
6-12  and  15.     See  Mark.  11—26. 

Faith  alone  does  not  Justify. 

(See  also  Faith.) 

What  shall  it  profit,  my  brethren,  if  a  man  say  he  hath  faith,  but  hath 
not  works?  Shall  faith  be  able  to  save  him?  *  *  Faith,  if  it  have  not  works, 
is  dead  in  itself.  *  *  Was  not  Abraham  our  father  justified  by  works, 
offering  up  Isaac  his  son  upon  the  altar  ?  *  *  Do  you  see  that  by  works  a 
man  is  justified,  and  not  by  faith  only?  *  *  For  as  the  body  without  the 
spirit  is  dead,  so  also  faith  without  works  is  dead.  James.  2 — 14,  17,  21,  24 
and  26. 

No  one  Knows  whether  he  is  Justified  or  Not. 

If  I  would  justify  myself,  my  own  mouth  shall  condemn  me:  if  I  would 
show  myself  innocent,  he  shall  prove  me  wicked.  Although  I  should  be  sim- 
ple, even  this  my  soul  shall  be  ignorant  of .  *  *  I  feared  all  my  works, 
knowing  that  thou  didst  not  spare  the  offender.    Job.  9 — 20,  21  and  28. 

For  what  shall  I  do  when  God  shall  rise  to  judge  ?  and  when  he  shall 
examine,  what  shall  I  answer  him  ?    Ibid.  31 — 14. 

Who  can  understand  sins?  from  my  secret  ones  cleanse  me,  O  Lord:  and 
from  those  of  others  spare  thy  servant.     Psalm.  18—18,  14. 

Who  can  say:  My  heart  is  clean,  I  am  pure  from  sin.     Prov.  20—9. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  is  always  fearful.     Ibid.  28—14. 

Man  knoweth  not  whether  he  be  worthy  of  love,  or  hatred.  But  all  things 
are  kept  uncertain  for  the  time  to  come.     Eccles.  9 — 1,  2. 

Be  not  without  fear  about  sin  forgiven.     Eccli.  5 — 5. 

Perhaps  he  (Ood)  will  forgive  thy  offences.     Dan.  4—24. 

Peter  said  to  Simon  Magus:  Do  penance,  therefore,  from  this  thy  wicked- 
ness: and  pray  to  God,  that  perhaps  this  thought  of  thy  heart  may  be  forgiven 
thee.    Acts.  8—22. 


KILLING.  457 

Because  cf  unbelief  they  were  broken  off.  But  thou  standest  by  faith:  be 
not  high  minded,  but  fear.  Rom.  11—20.  See  1.  Cor.  10  —  12,  and  Hebr. 
4—1. 

But  as  to  me,  it  is  a  thing  of  the  least  account  to  be  judged  by  you,  or  by 
human  judgment:  but  neither  do  I  judge  myself.  For  I  am  not  conscious  to 
myself  of  any  thing:  yet  in  this  I  am  not  justified:  but  he  that  judgeth  me  is 
the  Lord.     1."  Cor.  4—3,  4. 

Work  your  salvation  with  fear  and  trembling.     PhiUp.  2 — 12. 

Converse  in  fear  duringthe  time  of  your  sojourning  here.  1.  Peter.  1 — 17. 
See  Hebr.  3—14. 

KEY. 

Key  of  Death. 

And  I  will  lay  the  key  of  the  house  of  David  upon  his  shoulder:  and  he 
shall  open,  and  none  shall  shut:  and  he  shall  shut,  and  none  shall  open.  Isa. 
32—22. 

Behold,  I  am  living  for  ever  and  ever,  and  have  the  keys  of  death  and  of 
hell.     Apocal.  1—18. 

These  things  saith  the  Holy  one  and  the  True  one,  who  hath  the  key  of 
David:  He  that  openeth,  and  no  man  shutteth;  shutteth,  and  no  man  openeth. 
Ibid.  3—7. 

Keys  of  the  Church. 
{See  Church.) 

m 

KILLING. 

{See  also  Homicide.) 

Judicial  Killing. 

By  the  mouth  of  two,  or  three  witnesses,  shall  he  die,  that  is  to  be  slain 
Let  no  man  be  put  to  death,  when  only  one  beareth  witness  against  him. 
The  hands  of  the  witnesses  shall  be  first  upon  him  to  kill  him,  and  afterwards 
the  hands  of  the  rest  of  the  people:  that  thou  mayst  take  away  the  evil  out  of 
the  midst  of  thee.  Deut.  17—6,7.  See  19— 15;  also  Matth.  18— 16,  and  2.  Cor. 
13—1.  • 

Accidental  Killing. 

But  if  by  chance-medley,  and  without  hatred,  and  enmity,  he  do  any  of 
these  things,  {that  is,  kill  by  striking  ivith  iron,  wood  or  a  stone),  and  this  be 
proved  in  the  hearing  of  the  people,  and  the  cause  be  debated  between  him 
that  struck,  and  the  next  of  kin:  the  innocent  shall  be  delivered  from  the  hand 
of  the  revenger.     Num.  35 — 22  to  25. 

He  that  killeth  his  neighbour  ignorantly,  and  who  is  proved  to  have  had 
no  hatred  against  him  yesterday  and  the  day  before:  but  to  have  gone  with 
him  to  the  wood  to  hew  wood,  and  in  cutting  down  the  tree  the  axe  slipped 


458  KING. 

out  of  his  hand,  and  the  iron  slipping  from  the  handle  struck  his  friend,  and 
killed  him;  he  shall  flee  to  one  of  the  cities  aforesaid,  and  Uve.  Deut. 
19—4,5. 

KING. 

(See  also  Prince.) 

Good  Kings  are  from  God;  so,  too,  the  Security  of  their  Thrones. 

As  the  divisions  of  waters,  so  the  heart  of  the  king  is  in  the  hand  of  the 
Lord:  whithersoever  he  wiU  he  shall  tiu-n  it.     Pro  v.  21 — 1. 

A  just  king  setteth  up  the  land.  *  *  The  king  that  judgeth  the  poor  in 
truth,  his  throne  shall  be  established  for  ever.     Ibid.  29 — 4  and  14. 

What  Kings  should  Do,  and  what  Avoid. 

But  after  he  is  raised  to  the  throne  of  his  kingdom,  he  thall  copy  out  to 
himself  the  Deuteronomy  of  this  law  in  a  volume,  taking  the  copy  of  the 
priests  of  the  Levitical  tribe:  and  he  shall  have  it  with  him,  and  shall  read  it 
aU  the  days  of  his  life,  that  he  may  learn  to  fear  the  Lord  his  God,  and  keep 
his  words  and  ceremonies,  that  are  commanded  in  the  law.  Deut.  17 — 18, 19. 
See  also  vei  se  20. 

The  sons  of  Samuel  turning  aside  after  liusre,  the  people  asked  that  a  king 
he  appointed  over  them.  Samuel  foretold  the  severities,  to  which  they  would 
he  subjected  under  regal  rule;  hut  his  warming  was  not  heeded.  1.  Kings. 
Chap.  8. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  thy  God,  whom  thou  hast  pleased,  and  who  hath  set 
thee  upon  the  throne  of  Israel;  because  the  Lord  hath  loved  Israel  for  ever, 
and  hath  appointed  thee  king,  to  do  judgment  and  justice.  3.  Kings.  10—9. 
See  2.  Paral.  9-8. 

And  he  {Josaphat)  set  judges  of  the  land  in  all  the  fenced  cities  of  Juda, 
in  every  place.  And  charging  the  judges,  he  said:  Take  heed  what  you  do: 
for  you  exercise  not  the  judgment  of  man,  but  of  the  Lord:  and  whatsoever 
you  judge,  it  shall  redound  to  you.     2.  Paral.  19 — 5,  6.     See  whole  Chapter. 

Who  maketh  a  man  that  is  a  hypocrite  to  reign  for  the  sins  of  the  people? 
Job.  34—30.    See  also  verse  18. 

And  now,  O  ye  kings,  understand:  receive  instruction  you  that  judge  the 
earth.     Psalm.  2—10.     See  Psalm.  100. 

In  the  multitude  of  people  is  the  dignity  of  the  kuig:  and  i«  the  small 
number  of  the  people  the  dishonour  of  the  prince.     Prov.  14 — 28. 

As  the  roaring  of  a  lion,  so  also  is  the  anger  of  a  king:  and  his  cheerful- 
neas  as  the  dew  upon  the  grass.     Ibid.  19 — 12. 

The  king  that  sitt/cth  on  the  throne  of  judgment,  scattereth  away  all 
evil  with  his  look.  *  *  A  wise  king  scattereth  the  wicked,  and  bringeth 
over  them  the  wheel.  *  *  Mercy  and  truth  preserve  the  king:  auid  his 
throne  is  strengthened  by  clemency.     Ibid.  20 — 8,  26  and  28. 

As  a  roaring  lion,  and  a  hungry  bear,  so  is  a  wicked  prince  over  the  poor 
Ijeople.    Ibid.  28—15. 

A  just  king  setteth  up  the  land:  a  covetous  man  shall  destroy  it.  *  *  A 
prince  that  gladly  heareth  lying  words,  hath  all  his  servants  wicked.    *    * 


KINGDOM.  469 

The  king  that  judgeth  the  poor  in  truth,  his  throne  shall  be  established  for 
ever.x  Ibid.  29—4,  13  and  14.     See  alsolsa.  33—8. 

Give  not  to  kings,  O  Lamuel,  give  not  vsdneto  kings:  because  there  is  no" 
secret  where  drunkenness  reigneth:  and  lest  they  drink  and  forget  judgments, 
and  pervert  the  cause  of  the  children  o£  the  poor.     Prov.  31 — 4,  5. 

The  ivise  man  exhorts  kings  and  judges  to  walk  in  the  path  of  wisdom,  and 
justice,  pointing  out  the  awful  punishment,  which  awaits  unjust  rulers.  Wis- 
dom. Chapter  6.    See  Chapters  1  and  9;  also  Eccli.  Chapter  10. 

Hear  the  word  of  the  Lord,  O  king  of  Juda,  that  sittest  upon  the  throne 
of  David:  thou  and  thy  servants:  and  thy  people,  who  enter  in  by  these  gates» 
Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Execute  judgment  and  justice,  aiid  deliver  him  that  is 
oppressed  out  of  the  hand  of  the  oppressor:  and  afflict  not  the  stranger,  the 
fatherless  and  the  widow,  nor  oppress  them  unjustly;  and  shed  not  innocent 
blood  in  this  place.    Jerem.     22 — 2,3.     See  also  following  verses. 

Kings  should  Watch  over  Religion. 

And  David  arose  and  went,  with  all  the  people  that  were  with  him  of  the 
men  of  Juda,  to  fetch  the  ark  of  God.  2.  Kings.  6 — 3.  See  also  1.  Paral. 
Chapter  17. 

Josaphat  in  his  pious  zeal,  sent  doctors  of  the  law  to  teach  in  all  the  cities 
of  Juda.    2.  Paral.  ChllpterlT. 

And  Josaphat  dwelt  at  Jerusalem:  and  he  went  out  again  to  the  people, — 
and  brought  them  back  to  the  Lord  the  God  of  their  fathers.  Ibid.  19 — 4.  See 
also  following  verses. 

For  purification  of  the  temple,  and  restoration  of  religion  under  direction 
of  Ezechias,  see  Ibid.  Chapter  29.     See  also  Chapters  30  and  31. 

The  Vices  of  Kings,  should  not  be  Dissembled. 

Elias  said  to  king  Achab:  I  have  not  troubled  Israel,  but  thou  and  thy 
father's  house,  who  have  forsaken  the  commandments  of  the  Lord,  and  have 
followed  Baalim.     3.  Kings.  18—18.     See  4.  Kings.  3—13,  14. 

For  John  said  to  him  (king  Herod) :  It  is  not  lawful  for  thee  to  have  her 
(thy  brother^s  wife).     Matth.  14—4.     See  also  Mark.  6 — 18,  and  Luke.  3—19. 

KINGDOM. 

The  Kingdom  of  Christ. 

Amen,  I  say  to  you,  there  are  some  of  them  standing  here,  who  shall  not 
taste  death,  till  they  see  the  Son  of  man  coming  in  his  kingdom.  Matth. 
16—28.    See  Mark.  8—39,  and  Luke.  9—27. 

Power  of  God's  Kingdom. 

Thine,  O  Lord,  is  magnificence,  and  power,  and  glory,  and  victory:  and 
to  thee  is  praise:  for  all  that  is  in  heaven,  and  in  earth,  is  thine:  thine  is  the 
kingdom,  O  Lord,  and  thou  art  above  all  princes.  Thine  are  riches,  and  thine 
is  glory:  thou  hast  dominion  over  all:  in  thy  hand  is  power  and  might;  in  thy 


4«0  KINGDOM. 

hand  is  greatness,  and  the  empire  of  all  things.     1.  Fatal.  29—11,  12. 

For  the  kingdom  is  the  Lord's:  and  he  shall  have  dominion  over  the  na- 
tions.    Psalm,  21—29. 

The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  throne  in  heaven:  aud  his  kingdom  shall  rule 
overall.     Psalm.  102—19. 

Let  all  thy  works,  O  Lord,  praise  thee:  and  let  thy  saints  bless  thee.  They 
shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom;  and  shall  tell  of  thy  power:  to  make 
thy  might  known  to  the  sons  of  men;  and  the  glory  of  the  magnificence  of  thy 
kingdom.  Thy  kingdom  is  a  kingdom  of  all  ages;  and  thy  dominion  endureth 
throughout  all  generations.  Psalm.  144 — 10  to  13. 

His  (God's)  power  is  an  everlasting  power,  and  his  kingdom  is  to  all  gen- 
erations. And  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth  are  reputed  as  nothing  before 
him:  for  he  doeth  according  to  his  will,  as  well  with  the  powers  of  heaven,  as 
among  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth:  and  there  is  none  that  can  resist  his  hand, 
and  say  to  him:  Why  hast  thou  done  it  ?  Dan.  4—31.  See  also  3-100;  6—26, 
and  7— 14. 

The  Kingdom  of  Orace. 

And  Jesus  went  about  all  the  cities  and  towns,  teaching  in  their  syna- 
gogues, and  preaching  the  gospel  of  the  kingdom,  and  healing  every  sickness, 
and  every  disease.     Matth.  9 — 35.  ^ 

Christ  said  to  his  Disciples:  Because  to  you  it  is  given  to  know  the  mys- 
t^es  of  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Ibid.  13 — 11.  See  Mark.  4 — 11,  and  Luke. 
8—10. 

For  the  kingdom  of  God  is  not  meat  and  drink;  but  justice,  and  peace, 
and  joy  in  the  Holy  Ghost.     Rom.  14^17. 

For  the  kingdom  of  God  is  not  in  speech,  but  in  power.     1.  Cor.  4 — 30. 

These  only  are  my  helpers  in  the  kingdom  of  God,  who  have  been  a  com- 
fort tome.     C0I0.SS.  4 — 11. 

The  Kingdom  of  Olory. 

Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit:  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Matth. 
5—8.     See  Luke.  6—20. 

Then  shall  the  just  shine  as  the  sun,  in  the  kingdom  of  their  Father.  Matth. 
13—43. 

Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father, possess  the  kingdom  prepared  for  you  from 
the  foundation  of  the  world.     Ibid.  25—34. 

For  that  through  many  tribulations  we  must  enter  into  the  kingdom  of 
God.    Acts.  14—21. 

Know  you  not  that  the  unjust  shall  not  possess  the  kingdom  of  Gk)d  ? 
1.  Cor.  6 — 9.    See  also  verse  10. 

Flesh  and  blood  cannot  possess  the  kingdom  of  God:  neither  shall  cor- 
ruption possess  incorruption.     Ibid.  15 — 50. 

The  Lord  hath  delivered  me  from  every  evil  work;  and  will  preserve  me 
unto  his  heavenly  kingdom.     2.  Tim.  4 — 18. 

Wherefore,  brethren,  labour  the  more,  that  by  good  works  you  may  make 
sure  your  vocation  and  election. — For  so  an  entrance  shall  be  ministered  to 
you  abundantly  into  the  everlasting  kingdom  of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.    2.  Peter.  1—10,  11. 


KINGDOM.  461 

And  I  heard  a  loud  voice  in  Jieaven,  saying:  Now  is  come  salvation,  and 
strength,  and  the  kingdom  of  our  God,  and  the  power  of  his  Christ:  because 
the  accuser  of  our  brethren  is  cast  forth,  who  accused  them  before  our  God 
day  and  night.  And  they  overcame  him  by  the  blood  of  the  Lamb,  and  by 
the  word  of  their  testimony:  and  they  loved  not  their  lives  unto  death.  There- 
fore, rejoice,  O  ye  heavens,  and  you  that  dwell  therein.  Apocal.  12 — 10 
to  12. 

The  Kingdom  of  Heaven  taken  for  the  Church  of  Ood  under  the  New  Dispen- 
sation. 

Whosoever,  therefore,  shall  break  one  of  these  least  commandments.and 
shall  teach  men  so,  he  shall  be  called  the  least  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven :  but 
whosoever  shall  do  and  teach,  the  same  shall  be  called  great  in  the  kingdom 
of  heaven.     Matth.  5—19. 

Whosoever,  therefore,  shall  humble  himself  as  this  little  child,  he  is  the 
greatest  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven.     Ibid.  18 — 4.     See  also  19 — 14. 

TlieKingdom  of  Heaven  taken  for  the  Public  Preaching  of  the  Gospel. 

The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  likened  to  a  man  that  sowed  good  seed  in  his 
field.  Matth.  13—24.  See  verses  31,  33,  44.  45,  47  and  52;  also  Mark.  1—14, 
and  4—26. 

The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  to  a  master  of  a  family,  who  went  out 
early  in  the  morning  to  hire  labourers  into  his  vineyard.  Matth.  20 — 1.  See 
Luke.  9—2. 

The  Kingdom  of  Heaven  taken  for  the  Renovation  of  the  Church. 

Do  penance:  for  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  at  hand.  Matth.  3 — 2.  See 
4 — 17;  also  Mark.  1—15. 

And  going  preach,  saying:  The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  at  hand.  Heal  the 
sick,  raise  the  dead,  cleanse  the  lepers,  cast  out  devils:  gratis  you  have  re- 
ceived, gratis  give.  Matth.  10—7,  8.  See  22—2,  and  25—1 ;  also  Luke.  10—9 
and  11. 

The  Kingdom  of  God  Suffers  Violence. 

And,  from  the  days  of  John  the  Baptist  until  now, the  kingdom  of  heaven 
suflfereth  violence;  and  the  violent  bear  it  away.     Matth.  11 — 12. 

The  law  and  the  prophets  were  until  John:  from  that  time  the  kingdom 
of  God  is  preached,  and  every  one  useth  violence  towards  it.     Luke.  16 — 16. 

He  that  shall  overcome,  shall  possess  these  things:  and  I  will  be  his  God, 
and  he  shall  be  my  son.     Apocal.  21 — 7.     See  Chapters  2  and  3. 

The  Spiritual  Kingdom  of  God,  Internal  and  External. 

The  sceptre  shall  not  be  taken  away  from  Juda,  nor  a  ruler  from  his 
thigh,  till  he  come  that  is  to  be  sent,  and  he  sliall  be  the  expectation  of  na- 
tions.    Gen.  49 — 10.     See  Micheas.  5 — 2;  also  Matth.  2—6. 

I  shall  see  him,  but  not  now:  I  shall  behold  him,  but  not  near.     A  star 


4fl0  KINGDOM. 

SHALL  RISE  out  of  Jocob,  and  a  sceptre  shall  spring  up  from  Israel;  and  shall 
strike  the  chiefs  of  Moab,  and  shall  waste  all  the  children  of  Seth,  Num. 
24—17. 

The  adversaries  of  the  Lord  shall  fear  him:  and  upon  them  shall  he  thun- 
der m  the  heavens:  The  Lord  shall  judge  the  ends  of  the  earth:  and  he  shall 
give  empire  to  his  king,  and  shall  exalt  the  horn  of  his  Christ.  1.  Kings.  2 — 10. 

The  kings  of  the  earth  stood  up,  and  the  princes  met  together,  against 
the  Lord,  and  against  his  Christ.  *  *  But  I  am  appointed  king  by  him  over 
Sion  his  holy  mountain,  preaching  his  commandment.     Psalm.  3—2  and  6 

But  the  Lord  remaineth  forever.  He  hath  prepared  his  throne  in  judg- 
ment.    Psalm.  9—8. 

All  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall  remember,  and  shall  be  converted  to  the 
Lord:  and  all  the  kindreds  of  the  Gentiles  shall  adore  in  his  sight.  For  the 
kingdom  is  the  Lord's;  and  he  shall  have  dominion  over  the  nations.  Psalm. 
21—28,29.     See  Psalm.  71:  also  Psalm.  109. 

Thy  throne,  O  God,  is  for  ever  and  ever:  the  sceptre  of  thy  kingdom  is  a 
sceptre  of  uprightness.     Psalm.  44 — 7. 

They  {thy  saints,  O  Lord)  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  thy  kuigdom;  and 
shall  tell  of  thy  power.     Psalm.  144—11.     See  also  verses  12  and  13. 

For  a  CHILD  is  born  to  us:  and  a  son  is  given  to  us;  and  the  government 
is  upon  his  shoulder:  and  his  name  shall  be  called, Wonderful, Counsellor, God 
the  Mighty,  the  Father  of  the  world  to  come,  the  Prince  of  peace.  Isa.  9—6. 
See  verse.  7:  also  32—1. 

For  prophecies  concerning  the  birth  of  Christ,  his  spirit  of  wisdom, counsel 
and  godliness;  also  concerning  the  conversion  of  the  Jews  and  of  the  Gentiles  to 
him,  see  Ibid.  Chap.  11. 

Get  thf^e  up  upon  a  high  mountain, thou  that  bringest  good  tidings  to  Sion : 
lift  up  thy  voice  with  strength,  thou  that  bringest  good  tidings  to  Jerusalem: 
lift  it  up;  fear  not.  Say  to  the  cities  of  Juda:  Behold  your  God.  Ibid.  40—9. 
See  verse  10;  also  42 — 1,  and  Jerem.  33 — 15,  16. 

Behold  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord,  and  I  will  raise  up  to  David  a  just 
branch:  and  a  king  shall  reign,  and  shall  be  wise:  and  shall  execute  judgment 
and  justice  in  the  eai'th.  In  those  days  shall  Juda  be  saved,  and  Israel  shall 
dwell  confidently:  and  this  is  the  name  that  they  shall  call  him:  The  Lord  our 
just  One.     Jerem.  23—5.     See  33—14;  Dan.  9—24;  Osee.  3—5. 

And  I  WILL  SET  UP  one  shepherd  over  them:  and  he  shall  feed  them, 
even  my  servaxit  David:  he  shall  feed  them,  and  he  shall  be  their  shepherd. 
Ezech.  34—23.     See  37-24. 

But  in  the  days  of  those  kingdoms  the  God  of  heaven  will  set  up  a  king- 
dom that  shall  never  be  destroyed:  and  his  kingdom  shall  not  be  delivered  up 
to  another  people:  and  it  shall  break  in  pieces,  and  it  shall  consume  all  these 
kingdoms:  and  itself  shall  stand  for  ever.     Dan.  2 — 44. 

And  he  gave  him  power,  and  glory,  and  a  kingdom:  and  all  peoples, 
tribes,  and  tongues  ^hall  serve  him:  his  power  is  an  everlasting  power  that 
shall  not  be  taken  away;  and  his  kingdom  that  shall  not  be  destroyed.  *  * 
And  that  the  kingdom,  and  power,  and  the  greatness  of  the  kingdom,  under 
the  whole  heaven,  may  be  given  to  the  people  of  the  saints  of  the  most  High; 
whose  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom,  and  all  kings  shall  serve  him,  and 
shall  obey  him.     Ibid.  7— 14  and  27.     See  3-100,  and  4—81;  also  Luke.  1—32. 

And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  the  last  days,  that  the  mountain  of  the  house 
of  the  Lord  shall  be  prepared  in  the  top  of  mountains,  and  high  above  the 


KINGDOM.  463 

hills:  and  people  shall  flow  to  it.  Micheas.  4 — 1.  See  also  5 — 2,  and  Isa. 
Chapter.  2. 

Rejoice  greatly,  O  daughter  of  Sion:  shout  for  joy,  O  daughter  of  Jerusa- 
lem: Behold,  thy  king  will  conae  to  thee,  the  just  and  saviour:  he  is  poor, 
and  riding  upon  an  ass,  and  upon  a  colt  the  foal  of  an  ass.  Zach.  9 — 9.  See 
verse  10;  alsoMatth.  21 — 5,  and  John.  12 — 15. 

Thy  kingdom  come.     Matth.  6 — 10.     See  Luke.  6 — 2. 

And  the  Angel  being  come  in,  said  to  her  (Mary):  Hail,  full  of  grace,  the 
Lord  is  with  thee:  Blessed  ar^hou  among  women.     Luke.  1 — 28. 

But  seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  of  God  and  his  justice:  and  all  these  things 
shall  be  added  unto  you.  Fear  not,  little  flock,  for  it  hath  pleased  your  Father 
to  give  you  a  kingdom.     Ibid.  31—32.    See  also  22—29,  and  Matth.  6—33. 

For  lo,  the  kingdom  of  God  is  within  you.  Luke.  17 — 21.  See  John. 
6—15. 

Jesus  answered  (Pilate):  My  kingdom  is  not  of  this  world.  If  my  king- 
dom were  of  this  world,  rny  servants  would  certainly  strive  that  I  should  not 
be  delivered  to  the  Jews:  but  now  my  kingdom  is  not  from  hence.  John. 
18—36.     See  also  verse  37. 

For  the  kingdom  of  God  is  not  in  speech,  but  in  power.     1.  Cor.  4 — 20. 

Now  to  the  king  of  ages,  immortal,  invisible,  the  only  God,  be  honour  and 
glory  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen.     1.  Tim.  1 — 17. 

Thy  throne,  O  God,  is  for  ever  and  ever:  a  sceptre  of  justice  is  the  sceptre 
of  thy  kingdom.     Hebr.  1  —8.     See  also  2 — 9. 

The  Kingdom  of  Ood  Conquered. 

Seek  ye,  therefore,  first  the  kingdom  of  God,  and  his  justice.  Matth. 
6—33;  also  Luke.  12—31. 

And,  from  the  days  of  John  the  Baptist  until  now,  the  kingdom  of  heaven 
suffereth  violence;  and  the  violent  bear  it  away.  Matth.  11 — 12;  also  Luke. 
16—16. 

The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  to  a  master  of  a  family,  who  went  out  ear- 
ly in  the  morning  to  hire  labourers  into  his  vineyard.  And  when  he  had 
agreed  with  the  labourers  for  a  penny  a  day,  he  sent  them  into  his  vineyard. 
Matth.  20—1,  2. 

He  (Jesus)  saith  to  them  (the  sons  of  Zebedee):  Of  my  chaUce,  indeed,  you 
shall  drink:  but  to  sit  on  my  right  or  left  hand,  is  not  mine  to  give  you,  but 
to  them  for  whom  it  is  prepared  by  my  Father.  Ibid.  20 — 23.  See  Mark. 
10—39,  40. 

Who  hath  delivered  us  from  the  power  of  darkness,  and  bath  translated 
us  into  the  kingdom  of  his  beloved  Son,  in  whom  we  have  redemption  through 
his  blood,  the  remission  of  sins.     Coloss.  1 — 13,  14. 

For  if  we  be  dead  with  him,  we  shall  live  also  with  him:  if  we  suffer, 
we  shall  also  reign  with  him.     2.  Tim.  2—11,  12. 

The  Kingdom  of  Ood  Neglected. 

And  I  say  unto  you,  that  many  shall  come  from  the  East  and  the  "West, 
and  shall  sit  down  with  Abraham  and  Isaac  and  Jacob,  in  the  kingdom  of 
heaven:  but  the  children  of  the  kingdom  shall  be  cast  out  into  exterior  dark- 
ness: there  shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth.    Matth.  8 — 11,  12. 


464  KINGDOM. 

Amen  I  say  to  you,  that  the  publicans  and  the  harlots  shall  ^o  into  the 
kingdom  of  God  before  you  For  John  came  to  you  in  the  way  of  justice: 
and  you  did  not  believe  him.  But  the  publicans  and  the  harlots  believed 
him.     Ibid.  21—31,  32. 

The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  to  a  man  being  a  king,  who  made  a  mar- 
riage for  his  son.  *  *  And  the  king  went  in  to  see  the  guests,  etc.  Ibid. 
22—2  and  11. 

Then  shall  the  kingdom  of  heaven  be  like  to  ten  virgins,  etc.  Ibid.  25 — 1. 

A  certain  man  made  a  great  supper,  and  invited  many.  And  he  sent 
his  servant  at  supper  time  to  say  to  them  that  were  invited,  that  they  should 
come,  for  now  aU  things  are  ready.  And  they  began  all  at  once  to  make  ex- 
cuse, etc.     Luke.  14 — 16,  and  following  verses. 

Know  you  not  that  the  unjust  shall  not  possess  the  kingdom  of  God  ? 
Be  not  deceived:  Neither  fornicators,  nor  idolaters,  nor  adulterers,  nor  the 
effeminate,  nor  sodomites,  nor  thieves,  nor  the  covetous,  nor  drunkards,  nor 
railers,  nor  extortioners,  shall  possess  the  kingdom  of  God.     1.  Cor.  6 — 9,  10. 

The  Kingdom  of  Ood  Indestructible. 

But  in  the  days  of  those  kingdoms  the  God  of  heaven  will  set  up  a  king- 
dom that  shall  never  be  destroyed:  and  his  kingdom  shall  not  be  delivered 
up  to  another  i)eople:  and  it  shall  break  in  pieces,  and  it  shall  consume  all 
these  kingdoms:  and  itself  shall  stand  for  ever.     Dan.  2 — 44. 

And  the  Lord  God  shall  give  unto  him  (Christ)  the  tlirone  of  David  his 
father:  and  he  shall  reign  in  the  house  of  Jacob  for  ever,  and  of  his  kingdom 
there  shall  be  no  end.     Luke.  1 — 32,  33. 

Earthly  Kingdoms  Strengthened  by  Wisdom. 

By  one  that  is  wise,  a  country  shall  be  inhabited:  the  tribe  of  the  tmgodly 
shall  become  desolate.     Eccli.  16—5. 

And  he  (Ood)  changeth  times  and  ages;  taketh  away  kingdoms,  and 
establisheth  them.    Dan.  2 — 21. 

Earthly  Kingdoms  Destroyed  by  Sin. 

An  unwise  king  shall  be  the  ruin  of  his  people:  and  cities  shall  be  inhab- 
ited through  the  prudence  of  the  rulers.  *  *  A  kingdom  is  translated  from 
one  people  to  another,  because  of  injustices,  and  wrongs,  and  injuries,  and 
divers  deceits.  *  *  Therefore  hath  the  Lord  disgraced  the  assemblies  of 
the  wicked,  and  hath  utterly  destroyed  them.  God  hath  overturned  the 
'thrones  of  proud  princes,  and  hath  set  up  the  meek  in  their  stead.  God  hath 
■  made  the  roots  of  proud  nations  to  wither,  and  hath  planted  the  humble  of 
these  nations.  The  Lord  hath  overthrown  the  lands  of  the  Gentiles,  and 
hath  destroyed  them  even  to  the  foundation.  He  hath  made  some  of  them  to 
wither  away,  and  hath  destroyed  them  and  hath  made  the  memory  of  them 
to  cease  from  the  earth.      Eccli.  10.— 3,  8,  and  16  to  20. 

The  ancient  giants  did  not  obtain  pardon  for  their  sins;  who  were  de- 
stroyed, trusting  to  their  own  strength.  And  he  spared  not  the  place  where 
Lot  sojourned;  but  abhorred  them  for  the  pride  of  their  word.  He  had  not 
pity  on  them,  destroying  the  whole  nation  that  extolled  themselves  in  their 
sins.     Ibid.  16—8  to  10. 


KINGDOM.  465 

Behold,  the  Lord  shall  lay  waste  the  earth,  and  shall  strip  it,  and 
shall  afflict  the  face  thereof,  and  scatter  abroad  the  inhabitants  there- 
of. *  *  With  desolation  shall  the  earth  be  laid  waste;  and  it  shall  be 
utterly  spoiled :  *  *  because  thej^  (its  inhabitants)  have  transgressed  the 
laws:  they  have  changed  the  ordinance;  they  have  broken  the  evei-lasting 
covenant.  Therefore  shall  a  curse  devour  the  earth,  etc.  *  *  With  break- 
ing shall  the  earth  be  broken;  with  crushing  shall  the  earth  be  crushed;  with 
trembling  shall  the  earth  be  moved.  With  shaking  shall  the  earth  be  shaken 
as  a  drunken  man,  and  shall  be  removed  as  the  tent  of  one  night:  and  the 
iniquity  thereof  shall  be  heavy  upon  it;  and  it  shall  fall  and  not  rise  again. 
Isa.  24—1,  3,  5,  6,  19,  20.     See  whole  Chapter. 

And  the  heart  of  the  valiant  men  of  Moab  in  that  day  shall  be  as  the 
heart  of  a  woman  in  labour.  And  Moab  shall  cease  to  be  a  people;  because 
he  hath  gloried  against  the  Lord.  Jerem.  48—41,  43.  See  whole  Chapter; 
also  Chapter  49. 

I  have  caused  thee  to  fall  into  a  snare,  and  thou  art  taken,  O  Babylon; 
and  thou  wast  not  aware  of  it:  thou  art  found  and  caught,  because  thou  hast 
provoked  the  Lord.  *  *  Stand  together  against  her  round  about,  and  let 
none  escape:  pay  her  according  to  her  work:  according  to  all  that  she  hath 
done,do  ye  to  her:  for  she  hath  lifted  up  herself  against  the  Lord,  against  the 
holy  One  of  Israel.     Ibid.  50—24,  25.     See  whole  Chapter;  also  Chapter  51. 

Behold,  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  God  are  upon  the  sinful  kingdom:  and  I 
will  destroy  it  from  the  face  of  the  earth.     Amos.  9—8. 

Kingdoms  and  Empires  arx  all  in  the  Hand  of  God. 

Saul  having  been  rejected  by  God,  David,  the  least  among  his  brethren, 
was  anointed  king.  1.  Kings.  Chapter  16. 

And  he  (Ahias  the  prophet)  ssdd  to  Jeroboam: — Thus  saith  the  Lord  the 
God  of  Israel:  Behold,  I  will  rend  the  kingdom  out  of  the  hand  of  Solomon, 
and  will  give  thee  ten  tribes.     3.  Kings.  11 — 31.     See  also  verse  35. 

Saul  trusted  not  in  the  Lord:  therefore  he  slew  him,  and  transferred  his 
kingdom  to  David  the  son  of  Isai.     1.  Paral.  10 — 14. 

He  (God)  looseth  the  belt  of  kings,  and  girdeth  their  loins  with  a  cord. 
Job.  12—18.     See  following  verses;  also  34—  18  and  30. 

The  kingdom  of  Juda  was  transferred  by  God  to  Nabuchodonosor,  as  is 
stated  in  Jerem.  27 — 6. 

And  now  I  have  given  all  these  lands  into  the  hand  of  Nabuchodonosor 
king  of  Babylon  my  servant.  And  he  changeth  times  and  ages;  taketh  away 
kingdoms,  and  estabhsheth  them.     Dan.  2 — 21. 

The  most  High  ruleth  in  the  kingdom  of  men:  and  he  will  give  it  to  whom- 
soever it  shall  please  him;  and  he  will  appoint  the  basest  man  over  it.  Ibid. 
4 — 14.     See  verses  22  and  29;  also  5 — 21. 

A  voice  came  down  from  heaven:  To  thee,  O  king  Nabuchodonosor,  it  is 
said:  Thy  kingdom  shall  pass  from  thee.     Ibid.  4— 28. 

Ood  transferred  Baltassar's  kingdom  to  Darias  the  Mede.     Ibid.  5—31. 

For  the  four  kingdoms  of  the  World,  see  Ibid.  Chapter  7. 

For  DanieVs  vision  of  the  ram  {the  king  of  the  Medes  and  Persians),  and  of 
the  he-goat  {the  king  of  the  Greeks),  see  Ibid.  Chapter  8. 


466  KISSING. 

Chaste  Kissing,  a  Symbol  of  Peace  and  of  Charity. 

Who  (Laban),  when  he  heard  that  Jacob  his  sister's  son  had  come,  ran 
forth  to  meet  him :  and  embracing  him,  and  heartily  kissing  him,  brought 
him  into  his  house.     Gen.  29—13. 

And  falhng  upon  the  neck  of  his  brother  Benjamin,  he  (Joseph)  embraced 
him  and  wept:  and  Benjamin  in  like  manner  wept  also  on  his  neck.  And 
Joseph  kissed  all  his  brethren,  and  wept  upon  every  one  of  them.  Ibid. 
45—14,  15. 

For  Israel's  {that  is,  Jacob's)  eyes  were  dim  by  reason  of  his  great  age.and 
he  could  not  see  clearly.  And  when  they  (Maiiasses  and  Ephraim,  Joseph's 
sons)  were  brought  to  liim,  he  kissed  and  embraced  them.     Ibid.  48 — 10. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Aaron:  Go  into  the  desert  to  meet  Moses.  And  he 
went  forth  to  meet  him  in  the  mountain  of  God,  and  kissed  him.  Exod. 
4—27. 

And  rising  up,  he  {the  prodigal  son)  went  to  his  father.  And  when  he  was 
yet  a  great  way  off,  his  father  saw  him,  and  was  moved  with  compassion, 
and,  running  to  liim,  fell  upon  his  neck,  and  kissed  him.     Luke.  15 — 20. 

And  there  was  much  weeping  among  them  all:  and  falling  on  Paul's  neck 
they  kissed  him.     Acts.  20 — 37. 

Salute  one  another  with  a  holy  kiss.  Rom.  16—16.  See  1.  Cor.  16 — 20, 
and  2.  Cor.  12—13. 

Salute  all  the  brethren  with  a  holy  kiss.  1.  Thess.  5 — 26.  See  1.  Peter. 
5—14. 

Examples  of  Chaste  Kissing. 

Isaac  said  to  Jacob:  Come  near  me,and  give  me  a  kiss,  my  son.  He  came 
near,  and  kissed  liim.     Gen.  27 — 26,  27. 

Jacob,  .feeing  Rachel  his  cousin-german,  kissed  her.     Ibid.  29 — 11. 

But  Laban  arose  in  the  night,  and  kissed  his  sons,  and  daughters,  and 
blessed  them,  and  returned  to  his  place.     Ibid.  31—55. 

Then  Esau  ran  to  meet  his  brother  (Jacob),  and  embraced  him ;  and  clasp- 
ing him  fast  about  the  neck,  and  kissing  him,  wept.     Ibid.  33 — 4. 

And  Joseph  kissed  all  his  brethren,  and  wept  upon  every  one  of  them. 
Ibid.  45—15. 

Joseph,  seeing  his  father  dying,  fell  upon  his  face,  weeping  and  kissing 
him.     Ibid.  50—1. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Aaron:  Go  into  the  desert  to  meet  Moses.  And  he 
went  forth  to  meet  him  in  tlie  mountain  of  God.  and  kissed  him.  Exod.  4—27. 

And  he  (Moses)  went  out  to  meet  his  kinsman  (Jethro),  and  worshipped 
and  kissed  him.     Ibid.  18 — 7. 

Noemi  said  to  Ruth  and  Orpha,  her  daughters-in-law:  Gro  ye  home  to  your 
mothers. — And  she  kissed  them.  *  *  Orpha  kissed  her  mother-in-law,  and 
returned  to  Iter  own  people.    Ruth.  1 — 8,  9  and  14. 

And  Samuel  took  a  little  vial  of  oil,  and  poured  it  upon  his  (Saul's)  head, 
and  kissed  him.     1.  Kings.  10 — 1. 

Kissing  one  another,  they  (David  and  Jonathan)  wept  together.  Ibid. 
20—41. 

AbsaUym,  after  his  return  from  exile,  went  in  to  the  king  (David),  and 
prostrated  himself  on  the  ground  before  him:  and  the  king  kissed  Absalom. 
2.  Kings.  14—33. 


KNEE.  4«7 

And  when  all  the  people  and  the  king  (David)  had  passed  over  the  Jor- 
dan, the  king  kissed  Berzellai,  and  blessed  him.     Ibid.  19 — 39. 

Eliseus  said  to  Elias:  Let  me,  I  pray  thee,  kiss  my  father  and  my  mother; 
and  then  I  will  follow  thee.     3.  Kings.  19—20. 

And  Raguel  went  to  him  {Tobias  the  younger),  and  kissed  him  with  tears, 
•and  weeping  upon  his  neck,  said:  A  blessing  be  upon  thee,  my  son,  because 
thou  art  the  son  of  a  good  and  most  virtuous  man.     Tob.  7 — 7. 

And  when  he  (Gabelus)  was  come  into  Raguel's  house,  he  found  Tobias 
sitting  at  the  table:  and  he  leaped  up,  and  they  kissed  each  other.  Ibid.  9—8. 

And  the  parents  {Raguel  and  Anna)  taking  their  daughter  {Sara),  kissed 
her,  and  let  her  go.     Ibid.  10 — 12.  , 

And  {Tobias  the  elder)  receiving  him  (Ms  soji),  kissed  him,  as  did  also  his 
wife:  and  they  began  to  weep  for  joy.     Ibid.  11 — 11. 

And  as  she  (Esther)  held  her  peace,  he  (Assuerus)  took  the  golden  sceptre, 
And  laid  it  upon  her  neck,  and  kissed  her,  and  said:  Why  dost  thou  not  speak 
tome?    Esther.  15—15. 

And.  standing  behind  at  his  feet,  she  (Magdalene)  began  to  wash  his  feet 
with  tears,  and  wiped  them  with  the  hairs  of  her  head,  and  kissed  his  feet, 
and  anointed  them  with  the  ointment.     Luke.  7 — 38. 

And,  rising  up,  he  (the prodigal  son)  went  to  his  father.  And  when  he  was 
yet  a  greiat  way  off,  his  father  saw  him,  and  was  moved  with  compassion, 
and,  running  to  him,  fell  upon  his  neck,  and  kissed  him.     Ibid.  15 — 20. 

When  Paul  inas  leaving  Miletus,  there  was  much  weeping  among  them 
.all:  and  falling  on  Paul's  neck  they  kissed  him.     Acts.  20 — 37. 

Deceitful  Kissing. 

Better  are  the  wounds  of  a  friend,  than  the  deceitful  kisses  of  an  enemy. 
Prov.  27—6. 

Absalom  plotting  for  the  throne,  stood  by  the  entrance  of  the  gate:  and 
when  any  man  had  business  to  come  to  the  king's  judgment,  Absalom  called 
him  to  him,  *  *  and  took  him,  and  kissed  him.  And  this  he  did  to  all 
Israel  that  came  for  judgment: — and  he  enticed  the  hearts  of  the  men  of 
Israel.     2.  Kings.  15—2,  5,  6. 

And  Joab  said  to  Amasa:  God  save  thee,  my  brother.  And  he  took  Amasa 
by  the  chin  with  his  right  hand  to  kiss  him.  But  Amasa  did  not  take  notice 
of  the  sword,  which  Joab  had:  and  he  struck  him  in  the  side,  and  shed  out  his 
bowels  to  the  gi'ound.  and  gave  him  not  a  second  wound;  and  he  died.  Ibid. 
20—9.  10. 

And  he  that  betrayed  him,  gave  them  a  sign,  sajfing:  Whomsoever  I  shall 
kiss,  that  is  he:  hold  him  fast.  And  forthwith  coming  to  Jesus,  he  said:  Hail 
Rabbi.  And  he  kissed  him.  And  Jesus  said  to  him:  Friend,  whereto  art  thou 
come?  Then  they  came  up,  and  laid  hands  on  Jesus,  and  held  him.  Matth. 
26—48  to  50.     See  Mark.  14-44,  and  Luke.  22—47. 

KNEE. 

At  the  Name  of  Jesus  every  Knee  should  Bend. 

All  the  fat  ones  of  the  earth  have  eaten  and  have  adored:  all  they  that  go 
•down  to  the  earth  shall  faU  before  him.     Psalm.  21 — 30. 


468  LABOR. 

I  have  sworn  by  myself,  the  word  of  justice  shall  go  out  of  my  mouth, 
and  shall  not  return:  for  every  knee  shall  be  bowed  to  me,  and  every  tongue 
shall  swear.     Isa.  45—33,  34. 

For  it  is  written:  As  I  Uve,  saith  the  Lord,  every  knee  shall  bow  to  me: 
and  every  tongue  shall  confess  to  God.     Rom.  14 — 11. 

He  humbled  himself,  becoming  obedient  unto  death,  even  the  death  of 
the  cross.  Wherefore  God  also  hath  exalted  him,  and  hath  given  him  a  name 
which  is  above  every  name:  that  in  the  name  of  Jesus  every  knee  should  bow 
of  those  that  are  in  heaven,  on  earth,  and  in  hell.     PhiUp.  3—8  to  10. 

Prayers  to  be  said  on  Bended  Ktiees. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  whei^  Solomon  had  made  an  end  of  praying  all  this 
prayer  and  supphcation  to  the  Lord,  that  he  rose  from  before  the  altar  of  the 
Lord:  for  he  had  fixed  both  knees  on  the  ground,  and  had  spread  his  hands 
toward  heaven.     3.  Kings.  8—54. 

Achab  went  up  to  eat  and  drink:  and  Elias  went  up  to  the  top  of  Carmel: 
and  casting  himself  down  upon  the  earth,  put  his  face  between  his  knees. 
Ibid.  18—48.     See  19—18;  Rom.  11—4;  2.  Paral.  6—13,  and  29—39,  30. 

And  at  the  evening  sacrifice  I  rose  up  from  my  affliction;  and  ha\ing  rent 
my  mantle  and  my  garment,  I  fell  upon  my  knees,  and  spread  out  my  hands 
to  the  Lord  my  G^d.     1.  Esdras.  9—5.     See  Isa.  45 — 23,34,  and  Rom.  14 — 11. 

Now  when  Daniel  knew  this  that  is  to  say,  that  the  law  was  made,  he 
went  into  his  house:  and  opening  the  windows  in  his  upper  chamber  towards 
Jerusalem,  he  knelt  down  three  times  a  day,  and  adored  and  gave  thanks 
before  his  God,  as  he  had  been  accustomed  to  do  before.  Dan.  6 — 10;  see 
10—9,  10,  and  Micheas.  6—6. 

And  when  he  was  come  to  the  multitude,  there  came  to  him  a  man  falling 
down  on  liis  knees  before  him,  saying:  Lord,  have" pity  on  my  son;  for  he  is  a 
Itmatic,  and  suffereth  much;  for  he  falleth  often  into  the  fire,  and  often  into 
the  water.     Matth.  17—14.     See  Mark.  1—40,  and  10—17. 

Which  when  Simon  Peter  saw,  he  fell  down  at  Jesus's  knees,  saying: 
Depai*t  from  me;  for  I  am  a  sinful  man,  O  Lord.     Luke.  5 — 8. 

And  he  (Jesus)  was  withdrawn  away  fi-om  them  a  stone's  cast:  and  kneel- 
ing down,  he  prayed.     Ibid.  23 — 41,     See  Acts.  7 — 59,  and  9 — 40. 

And  when  he  (Paul)  he  had  said  these  things,  kneeling  down  he  prayed 
with  them  aU.     Acts.  30-36. 

And  the  days  being  expired,  departing  we  went  forward,  they  all  bring- 
ing us  on  our  way,  with  their  wives  and  children,  till  we  were  out  of  the  city: 
and  kneeUng  down  on  th»  shore,  we  prayed.  Ibid.  21 — 5.  See  Ephes.  3 — 14, 
andPhiUp.  3-10. 

LABOR. 

Labor  and  Sorrow,  Common  to  all  Men. 

And  the  Lord  God  took  man,  and  put  him  into  the  paradise  of  pleasm^, 
{not,  even  in  his  state  of  innocence,  to  lead  an  idle  existence,  but)  to  dress  it  and 
to  keep  it.     Gen.  2—15. 

And  to  Adam  he  {Ood)  said:  Because  thou  hast  hearkened  to  the  voice  of 
thy  wife,  and  hast  eaten  of  the  tree,  whereof  I  commanded  thee,  that  thou 


LABOR.  469 

shouldst  not  eat,  cursed  is  the  earth  in  thy  work:  with  labour  and  toil  shalt 
thou  eat  thereof  all  the  days  of  thy  life.  *  *  In  the  sweat  of  thy  face  shalt 
thou  eat  bread  till  thou  return  to  the  earth,  out  of  which  thou  wast  taken. 
Ibid.  3—17  and  19. 

Six  days  shalt  thou  labour,  and  shalt  do  all  thy  works.  Exod.  30—9. 
See  also  34— 21.     The  same  words  are  found  in  Deut.     5 — 13. 

Now  Anna  his  wife  went  daily  to  weaving  work:  and  she  brought  home 
what  she  could  get  for  their  living  by  the  labour  of  her  hands.     Tob.  2 — 19. 

For  thou  shalt  eat  the  labours  of  thy  hands:  blessed  art  thou,  and  it  shall 
be  well  with  thee.     Psalm.  127—2. 

Go  to  the  ant,  O  sluggard,  and  consider  her  ways,  and  learn  wisdom: 
which,  although  she  hath  no  guide,  nor  master,  nor  captain,  provideth  her 
meat  for  herself  in  the  summer,  and  gathereth  her  food  in  the  harvest.  Prov. 
6—6  to  8. 

The  slothful  hand  hath  wrought  poverty:  but  the  hand  of  the  industrious 
getteth  riches.     Ibid.  10 — 4. 

Where  there  are  no  oxen,  the  crib  is  empty:  but  where  there  is  much 
corn,  there  the  strength  of  the  ox  is  manifest.     Ibid.  14 — 4. 

Because  of  the  cold  the  sluggard  would  not  plough:  he  shall  beg  there- 
fore in  the  summer,  and  it  shall  not  be  given  him.     Ibid.  20 — 4. 

Solomon,  praising  the  valiant  woman,  says:  She  hath  souglit  wool  and 
flax,  and  hath  wrought  by  the  counsel  of  her  hands.  *  *  And  she  hath 
risen  in  the  night,  and  given  a  prey  to  her  household,  and  victuals  to  her 
maidens.  *  *  She  hath  looked  well  to  the  paths  of  her  house,  and  hath  not 
eaten  her  bread  idle.     Ibid.  31 — 13,  1 5  and  27. 

Sleep  is  sweet  to  a  labouring  man,  whether  he  eat  little  or  much:  but  the 
fulness  of  the  rich  will  not  suffer  him  to  sleep.     Eccles.  5 — 11. 

Better  is  the  poor  man's  fare  under  a  roof  of  boards,  than  sumptuous 
cheer  abroad  in  another  man's  house.     EccH.  29 — 28. 

Ood  declared  by  the  mouth  of  the  prophet  Aggeus  that  many  evils  had  come 
upon  the  people  by  reason  of  their  having  neglected  to  build  the  temple. 
Aggeus.  1 — 10. 

The  Lord  of  the  vineyard  paid  his  labourers.    Matth.  20 — 8. 

Christ,  perceiving  his  disciples  labouring  at  their  oars,  walked  over  the  sea 
to  them.    Mark.  6—48. 

Simon  Peter  saith  to  them  (Nathanael  and  the  sons  of  Zebedee):  I  go  a 
fishing.  They  say  to  him:  We  also  come  with  thee.  And  they  went  forth, 
and  entered  into  a  ship:  and  that  night  they  caught  nothing.     John.  21 — 3. 

Christ  appeared  to  the  disciples,  while  they  were  engaged  in  fishing.  Ibid. 
21—4. 

Paul,  arriving  at  Corinth,  and  finding  a  certain  Jew,  named  Aquila, — 
with  Priscilla  his  wife  he  came  to  them.  And  because  he  was  of  the  same 
trade,he  remained  with  them,and  wrought:  (now  they  were  tent-makers  by 
trade.)    Acts.  18  —  1  to  3. 

You  yourselves  know:  that  as  for  such  things  as  were  needful  for  me, and 
for  them  that  are  with  me,  these  hands  have  furnished.  I  have  showed  you 
all  things,  that  labouring  in  this  manner,  we  must  receive  the  weak.  Ibid. 
20—34,  35. 

We  are  fools  for  Christ's  sake;  but  you  are  wise  in  Christ:  we  are  weak, 
but  you  are  strong:  you  are  honourable,  but  we  without  honour.  Even  unto 
this  hour  we  both  hunger,  and  thirst,  and  are  naked,  and  are  buffeted,  and 

30 


470  LABOR. 

have  no  fixed  abode:  and  we  labour,  working  with  our  own  hands.  1.  Cor. 
4—10  to  12. 

Let  him  that  stole,  steal  now  no  more:  but  rather  let  him  labour,  work- 
ing with  his  hands  that  which  is  good,  that  he  may  have  to  give  to  him  who 
is  in  need.     Ephes.  4 — 28. 

For  you  remember,  brethren,  our  labour  and  toU,  working  night  and  day, 
lest  we  should  be  burdensome  to  any  of  you,  we  preached  among  you  the 
gospel  of  God.     1.  Thpss.  2 — 9.     See  also  4 — 11,  and  5 — 12. 

For  yourselves  know  Ijow  you  ought  to  imitate  us:  for  we  were  not  dis- 
orderly among  you:  neither  did  we  eat  any  man's  bread  for  nothing,  but  in 
labour  and  in  toil  working  night  and  day,  lest  we  should  be  burdensome  to 
any  of  you.  Not  as  if  we  had  not  authority;  but  that  we  might  give  our- 
selves a  pattern  to  you  to  imitate  us.  For  also,  when  we  were  with  you,  we 
declared  this  to  you:  that  if  any  man  will  not  work,  neither  let  him  eat.  For 
we  have  heard  that  there  are  some  among  you  who  walk  disorderly,  working 
not  at  all,  but  curiously  meddling.  Now  we  charge  them  that  are  such,  and 
beseech  them  by  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that,  working  with  silence,  they  would 
eat  their  own  bread.    2.  Thess.  3 — 7  to  12. 

Labor  does  not  Prosper  toithout  the  Blessing  of  God. 

{See  also  Prosperity.) 

And  to  Adam  he  {God)  said:  Because  thou  hast  hearkened  to  the  voice  of 
thy  wife,  and  hast  eaten  of  the  tree,  whereof  I  commanded  thee,  that  thou 
shovddst  not  eat,  cursed  is  the  earth  in  thy  work:  with  labour  and  toil  shalt 
thou  eat  thereof  all  the  days  of  thy  life.     Gen.  '6 — 17. 

The  Lord  said  to  Isaac:  Go  not  down  into  Egypt,  but  stay  in  the  land  that 
I  shall  tell  thee.  And  sojourn  in  it,  and  I  will  be  with  thee,  and  will  bless 
"thee:  for  to  thee  and  to  thy  seed  I  will  give  all  these  countries,  to  fulfil  the 
oath  wliich  I  swore  to  Abraham  thy  father.  *  *  And  Isaac  sowed  in  that 
land,  and  he  found  that  same  year  a  hundred-fold :  and  the  Lord  blessed  him, 
and  the  man  was  enriched,  and  he  went  on  prospering  and  increasing,  till  he 
became  exceeding  great.     Ibid.  26 — 2,  8,  and  12,  13. 

Laban  said  to  him  {Jacob):  Let  me  find  favour  in  thy  sight:  I  have  learned 
by  experience,  that  God  hath  blessed  me  for  thy  sake.     Ibid.  30 — 27. 

But  remember  the  Lord  thy  God,  that  he  hath  given  thee  strength,  that 
he  might  fulfil  his  covenant,  concerning  which  he  swore  to  thy  father8,asthi8 
present  day  showeth.     Deut.  8—18. 

And  the  Lord  blessed  the  latter  end  of  Job  more  than  his  beginning.  And 
he  had  fourteen  thousand  sheep,  and  six  thousand  camels,  and  a  thousand 
yoke  of  oxen,  and  a*  thousand  she-asses.    Job.  42 — 12. 

The  blessing  of  the.Lord  maketh  men  rich:  neither  shall  affliction  be  joined 
to  them.     Prov.  10—22. 

In  the  morning  sow  thy  seed,  and  in  the  evening  let  not  thy  hand  cease: 
for  thou  knowest  not  which  may  rather  spring  up,  this  or  that:  and  if  both 
together,  it  shall  be  the  better.    Eccles.  11 — 6. 

Praise  and  Utility  of  Mantial  Labor,  and  of  Agriculture. 

He  that  tilleth  his  land  shall  be  satisfied  with  bread:  but  he  that  pursueth 


LABOE.  471 

idleness  is  very  foolish.     Prov.  12—11.     See  Eccli.  20—30. 

The  sluggard  willeth  and  willeth  not:  but  the  soul  of  them  that  work, 
shall  be  made  fat.     Prov.  13 — 4. 

In  much  work  there  shall  be  abundance:  but  where  there  are  many  words, 
there  is  oftentimes  want.     Ibid.  14 — 23. 

Prepare  thy  work  without,  and  diligently  till  thy  ground,  that  afterward 
thou  mayst  build  thy  house.     Ibid.  24 — 27. 

He  that  tilleth  his  ground,  shall  be  filled  with  bread:  but  he  that  follow- 
eth  idleness,  shall  be  filled  with  poverty.     Ibid.  28 — 19. 

Laborers  are  to  be  Paid. 
(See  also  Wages.) 

Thou  shalt  not  calumniate  thy  neighbour,  nor  oppress  him  by  violence. 
The  wages  of  him  that  hath  been  hired  by  thee  shall  not  abide  with  thee  un- 
til the  morning.     Levit.  19 — 13. 

Thou  shalt  not  refuse  the  hire  of  the  needy,  and  the  poor,  whether  he  be 
thy  brother,  or  a  stranger  that  dwelleth  with  thee  in  the  land,  and  is  within 
thy  gates:  but  thou  shalt  pay  him  the  price  of  his  labour  the  same  day,  before 
the  going  down  of  the  sun,  because  he  is  poor,and  with  it  maintaineth  his  life: 
lest  he  cry  against  thee  to  the  Lord,  and  it  be  reputed  to  thee  for  a  sin.  Deut. 
24—14,  15. 

Thou  shalt  not  muzzle  the  ox  that  treadeth  out  thy  corn  on  the  floor.  Ibid. 
25—4. 

If  any  man  hath  done  any  work  for  thee,  immediately  pay  him  his  hire: 
and  let  not  the  wages  of  thy  hired  servant  stay  with  thee  at  all.  Tob.  4 — 15. 

Hurt  not  the  servant  that  worketh  faithfully,  nor  the  hired  man  that  giv- 
eth  thee  his  life.  Let  a  wise  servant  be  dear  to  thee  as  thy  own  soul:  defraud 
him  not  of  liberty,  nor  leave  him  needy.     Eccli.  7 — 22. 

The  bread  of  the  needy  is  the  life  of  the  poor:  he  that  defraud eth  them 
thereof,  is  a  man  of  blood.  He  that  taketh  away  the  bread  gotten  by  sweat, 
is  hke  him  that  killeth  his  neighbour.  He  that  sheddeth  blood,  and  he  that 
defraudeth  the  labourer  of  his  hire,  are  brothers.     Ibid.  34—25  to  27. 

Wo  to  him  that  buildeth  up  his  house  by  injustice,  and  his  chambers  not 
in  judgment:  that  will  oppress  his  friend  without  cause,  and  will  not  pay  him 
his  wages.  Jerem.  22 — 13. 

And  I  will  come  to  you  {the  sons  of  Levi)  in  judgment, and  will  be  a  speedy 
witness  against  sorcerers,and  adulterers, and  false  swearers,and  them  that  op- 
press the  hireling  in  his  wages,  the  widows,  and  the  fatherless;  and  oppress 
the  stranger,  and  have  not  feared  me,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.     Malach.  3 — 5. 

The  workman  is  worthy  of  his  meat.     Matth.  10 — 10. 

The  labourer  is  worthy  of  his  hire.     Luke.  10 — 7. 

For  it  is  written  in  the  law  of  Moses:  Thou  shalt  not  muzzle  the  mouth  of 
the  ox  that  treadeth  out  the  corn.  *  *  So  also  the  Lord  ordained  that  they 
who  preach  the  gospel,  should  live  of  the  gospel.     1.  Cor.  9    9  and  14. 

For  the  scripture  saifch:  Thou  shalt  not  muzzle  the  ox  that  treadeth  out 
the  corn.     And:  The  labourer  is  worthy  of  his  hire.     1.  Tim.  5 — 18. 

Behold  the  hire  of  the  labourers,  who  have  reaped  your  fields  of  which 
you  have  defrauded  them,  crieth  out;  and  the  cry  of  them  hath  entered  into 
the  ears  of  the  Lord  of  Sabaoih.    James.  5 — 4. 


472  LAICS. 

Laics  should  not  Interfere  with  Sacred  Things. 
(See  also  Craftsman.) 

When  you  are  to  go  forward,  the  Levites  shall  take  down  the  tabernacle: 
when  you  are  to  camp,  they  shall  set  it  up.  What  stranger  soever  cometh  to 
it,  shall  be  slain.     Niun.  1 — 51. 

But  thou  shalt  appoint  Aaron  and  his  sons  over  the  service  of  priesthood. 
The  stranger  that  approacheth  to  minister,  shall  be  put  to  death.    Ibid.  3 — 10. 

In  the  church,  laics  shall  not  dwell,  nor  walk  about  therein:  and  they 
shall  not  go  up  into  the  assembly. — Neither  shall  they  declare  discipUne  and 
judgment:  and  they  shall  not  be  found  where  parables  are  spoken.  But  they 
shaU  strengthen  the  state  of  the  world:  and  their  prayer  shall  be  in  the  work 
of  their  craft.  Eccli.  38—37  to  39. 

King  Ozias  was  struck  with  a  leprosy  for  invading  the  priesfs  office.  See 
2.  Paral.  26—18. 

Laics  should  not  Touch  Sacred  Vessels. 

And  when  Aaron  and  his  sons  have  wrapped  up  the  sanctuary  and  the 
vessels  thereof  at  the  removing  of  the  camp,  then  shall  the  sons  of  Caath  en- 
ter in  to  carry  the  things  wrapped  up:  and  they  shall  not  touch  the  vessels  of 
the  sanctuary,  lest  they  die.  *  *  But  do  this  to  them,  that  they  may  live, 
and  not  die,  by  touching  the  holies  of  holies.  Aaron  and  his  sons  shall  go  in, 
and  they  shall  appoint  every  man  his  work,  and  shall  divide  the  burdens  that 
every  man  is  to  carry.  Let  not  others  by  any  curiosity  see  the  things  that  are 
in  the  sanctuary  before  they  be  wrapped  up;  otherwise  they  shall  die.  Num. 
4 — 15  and  19.     See  1—51,  as  above. 

The  Lord  said  to  Aaron:— But  thou  and  thy  sons  look  ye  to  the  priesthood: 
and  all  things  that  pertain  to  the  service  of  the  altar,  and  that  are  within  the 
veil,  shall  be  executed  by  the  priests.  If  any  stranger  shall  approach,  he  shall 
be  slain.     Ibid.  18—7. 

And  when  they  came  to  the  floor  of  Nachon,  Oza  put  forth  his  hand  to 
the  ark  of  God,  and  took  hold  of  it:  because  the  oxen  kicked,  and  made  it  lean 
aside.  And  the  indignation  of  the  Lord  was  enkindled  against  Oza;  and  he 
struck  him  for  his  rashness:  and  he  died  there  before  the  ark  of  God.  2.  Kings. 
&-6. 

Azarius  the  priest  said  to  king  Ozias:  It  doth  not  belong  to  thee,  Ozias,  to 
bvim  incense  to  the  Lord,  but  to  the  priests,  that  is,  to  the  sons  of  Aaron,  who 
are  consecrated  for  this  ministry:  go  out  of  the  sanctuary,  do  not  despise:  for 
this  thing  shall  not  be  accounted  to  thy  gloiy  by  the  Lord  God.  2.  Paral. 
26—18. 

Laics  have  no  Right  to  Commission,  or  Ordain,  Priests. 

Impose  not  hands  lightly  upon  any  man.     1.  Tim.  5—22. 

For  this  cause  I  left  thee  in  Crete,that  thoii  shouldest  set  in  order  the  things 
that  are  wanting,  and  shouldest  ordain  priests  in  every  city,  as  I  also  appointed 
thee.    Titus.  1—5. 

Neither  doth  any  man  take  the  honour  to  himself,  but  he  that  is  called  by 
Gkxi,  as  Aaron  was.    Hebr.  5 — 4. 


LAMENTATION.  '        473 

(iS^ee  Orief,  Moumtng,  Tears,  and  Weeping.) 

LAMP. 

Use  of  Lamps. 

{See  Candlesticks.) 

LANGUAGE,  OR  DISCOURSE. 

The  Tongue  to  be  Held  in  Check, 

(See  also  Evil  Tongue.) 

Thou  shalt  not  be  a  detractor  nor  a  whisperer  among  the  people.  Levit. 
19—16. 

Thou  shalt  be  hidden  from  the  scourge  of  the  tongue:  and  thou  shalt  not 
fear  calamity  when  it  cometh.     Job.  5 — 21. 

All  the  day  long  thy  tongue  hath  devised  injustice:  as  a  sharp  razor,  thou 
hast  wrought  deceit.     Psalm.  51 — 4. 

They  have  sharpened  their  tongues  like  a  serpent:  the  venom  of  asps  is 
under  their  lips.  *  *  A  man  full  of  tongue  shall  not  be  established  in  the 
earth.     Psalm.  139— 4  and  12.     See  Psalm.  5— 11  and  13;  also  Rom.  3— 13. 

Remove  from  thee  a  froward  mouth  and  let  detracting  lips  be  far  from 
thee.     Prov.  4—24. 

The  tongue  of  the  wise  adorneth  knowledge:  but  the  mouth  of  fools  bub- 
bleth  out  folly.     Ibid.  15— 3.     See  16— 27. 

He  that  is  of  a  perverse  heart,  shall  not  find  good;  and  he  that  perverteth 
his  tongue,  shall  fall  into  evil.     Ibid.  17 — 20. 

Meddle  not  with  him  that  revealeth  secrets  and  walketh  deceitfully,  and 
openeth  wide  his  lips.     Ibid.  20 — 19. 

He  that  keepeth  his  mouth  and  his  tongue,  keepeth  his  soul  from  distress. 
Ibid.  21—23.     See  26—26,  and  30—11  and  14. 

Keep  yourselves  therefore  from  murmuring,  which  profiteth  nothing;  and 
refrain  your  tongue  from* detraction;  for  an  obscure  speech  shall  not  go  for 
nought:  and  the  mouth  that  belieth,  killeth  the  soul.    Wisdom.  1 — 11. 

Be  not  called  a  whisperer:  and  be  not  taken  in  thy  tongue  and  confounded: 
for  confusion  and  repentance  is  upon  a  thief,  and  an  evil  mark  of  disgrace  up- 
on the  double-tongued,  but  to  the  whisperer  hatred  and  enmity  and  reproach. 
Ecch.  5—16,  17.     See  25—11. 

The  whisperer  and  the  double-tongxied  is  accursed:  for  he  hath  troubled 
many  that  were  at  peace.  The  tongue  of  a  third  person  hath  disquieted  many, 
and  scattered  them  from  nation  to  nation.  It  hath  destroyed  the  strong  cities 
of  the  rich,  and  hath  overthrown  the  houses  of  great  men.  It  hath  cut  in 
pieces  the  forces  of  people,  and  undone  strong  nations.  The  tongue  of  a  third 
person  hath  cast  out  valiant  women,  and  deprived  them  of  their  labours.  He 
that  hearkeneth  to  it,  shall  never  have  rest;  neither  shall  he  have  a  friend  in 
-whom  he  may  repose.  The  stroke  of  a  whip  maketh  a  blue  mark:  but  the 
stroke  of  the  tongue  will  break  the  bones.  Many  have  fallen  by  the  edge  of 
the  sword;  but  not  so  many  as  have  perished  by  their  own  tongue.  Blessed  is 
he  that  is  defended  from  a  wicked  tongue,  that  hath  not  passed  into  the  wrath 


474  LANGUAGE. 

thereof,  and  that  hath  not  drawn  the  yoke  thereof,  and  hath  not  been  bound 
in  its  bands:  for  its  yoke  is  a  yoke  of  iron:  and  its  bands  are  bands  of  brass. 
*  *  Hedge  in  thy  ears  with  thorns;  hear  not  a  wicked  tongue;  and  make 
doors  and  bars  to  thy  mouth.  Melt  down  thy  gold  and  silver,  and  make  a 
balance  for  thy  words,  and  a  just  bridle  for  thy  mouth:  and  take  heed  lest 
thou  slip  with  thy  tongue,  and  fall  in  the  sight  of  thy  enemies  who  lie  in  wait 
for  thee,  and  thy  fall  be  incurable  unto  death.  Ibid.  28 — 15  to  24,  and  28  to  30. 

O  generation  of  vipers,  how  can  you  speak  good  things,  whereas  you  are 
evil?    Matth.  12—34. 

Evil  communications  corrupt  good  manners.  1.  Cor.  15 — 33.  See  1.  Peter. 
2—1. 

Let  every  man  be  swift  to  hear;  but  slow  to  speak,  and  slow  to  anger. 
James.  1-19.     See  Prov.  17—27. 

The  tongue  is,  indeed,  a  little  member,  and  boasteth  great  things.  Behold 
how  small  a  fire  kindleth  a  great  wood.  And  the  tongue  is  a  fire,  a  world  of 
iniquity.  The  tongue  is  placed  among  our  members,  which  defileth  the  whole 
body,  and  setteth  on  fire  the  wheel  of  oiu-  nativity,  being  set  on  fire  by  hell. 
For  every  kind  of  beasts,  and  of  birds,  and  of  serpents,  and  of  the  rest,  is 
tamed,  and  hath  been  tamed  by  mankind:  but  the  tongue  no  man  can  tame; 
a  restless  evil,  full  of  deadly  poison.  By  it  we  bless  God  and  the  Father: 
and  by  it  we  curse  men,  who  are  made  after  the  likeness  of  God.  Out  of 
the  same  mouth  proceedeth  blessing  and  cursing.  My  brethren,  these  things 
ought  not  so  to  be.     James.  3 — 5  to  10. 

Detract  not  one  another,  brethren.    Ibid.  4—11. 

The  Tongue  to  be  Discreetly  Oovemed. 

In  the  multitude  of  words  there  shall  not  want  sin:  but  he  that  refrain- 
eth  his  lips  is  most  wise.     Prov.  10 — 19. 

By  the  fruit  of  his  own  mouth  shall  a  man  be  filled  with  good  things: 
and  according  to  the  works  of  his  hands  it  shall  be  repaid  him.     Ibid.  12 — 14. 

Of  the  fruit  of  his  own  mouth  shall  a  man  be  filled  with  good  things:  but 
the  soul  of  transgressors  is  wicked.  He  that  keepeth  his  mouth,  keepeth  his 
soul:  but  he  that  hath  no  guard  on  his  speech  shall  meet  with  evils.  Ibid. 
13—2,  3. 

He  that  setteth  bonds  to  his  words,  is  knowing  and  wise:  and  the  man 
of  understanding  is  of  a  precious  spiiit.     Ibid.  17 — 27. 

Death  and  life  are  in  the  power  of  the  tongue:  they  that  love  it  shall  eat 
.  the  fruits  thereof .     Ibid.  18—21. 

He  that  keepeth  his  mouth  and  his  tongue,  keepeth  his  soul  from  distress. 
Ibid.  21—23. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  hath  not  sUpt  by  a  word  out  of  his  mouth,  and  is 
not  picked  with  the  remorse  of  sin.     Eccli.  14 — 1.     See  19 — 17. 

There  is  one  that  holdeth  his  peace,  that  is  found  wise:  and  there  is  an- 
other that  is  hateful,  that  is  bold  in  speech.     Ibid.  20 — 5.    See  22 — 28. 

Let  not  thy  mouth  be  accustomed  to  indiscreet  speech:  for  therein  is  the 
word  of  sin.  *  *  The  man  that  is  accustomed  to  opprobrious  words,  will 
never  be  corrected  all  the  days  of  bis  life.     Ibid.  23 — 17  and  20. 

But  I  say  unto  you,  that  every  idle  word  that  men  shall  speak,  they 
shall  render  an  account  for  it  in  the  day  of  judgment.  Matth.  12. — 36.  See 
5-87, 


LANGUAGE.  4711 

A  good  man,  out  of  the  good  treasure  of  his  heart,  bringeth  forth  that 
which  is  good:  and  an  evil  man  out  of  the  evil  treasure  bringeth  forth  that 
which  is  evil.  For  out  of  the  abundance  of  the  heart  the  mouth  speaketh. 
Luke.  6—45. 

Let  every  man  be  swift  to  hear;  but  slow  to  speak,  and  slow  to  anger. 
James.   1—19. 

For  in  many  things  we  all  offend.  If  any  man  offend  not  in  word,  the 
same  is  a  perfect  man.     Ibid.  3 — 3. 

For  he  that  will  love  life,  and  see  good  days,  let  him  refrain  his  tongue 
from  evil,  and  his  lips  that  they  speak -no  guile.  1.  Peter.  3 — 10.  See  Psalm. 
33—13. 

What  is  True,  Good,  and  Profitable,  should  be  Spoken. 

Lord  who  shall  dwell  in  thy  Tabernacle.  *  *  He  that  speaketh  truth  in 
his  heart,  who  hath  not  used  deceit  in  his  tongue.  *  *  He  that  sweareth  to 
his  neighbour,  and  deceiveth  not: — he  that  doeth  these  things  shall  not  be 
moved  for  ever.     Psalm.  14 — 1,  3  and  5. 

Of  the  fruit  of  his  own  mouth  shall  a  man  be  filled  with  good  things:  but 
the  soul  of  trangressors  is  wicked.  He  that  keepeth  his  mouth,  keepeth 
his  soul:  but  he  that  hath  no  guard  on  his  speech  shall  meet  with  evils.  Prov. 
13—2,  3. 

He  shall  kiss  the  lips,  who  answereth  right  words.     Ibid.  24 — 26. 

To  speak  a  word  in  due  time,  is  like  apples  of  gold  on  beds  of  silver.  Ibid. 
25—11.    See  29  -20;  also  Eccles.  5—2. 

But  let  your  speech  be,  yea,  yea,  no,  no:  for  whatsoever  is  more  than 
these,  Cometh  from  evil.     Matth.  5—37.     See  James.  5 — 12. 

But  I  say  unto  you,  that  every  idle  word  that  men  shall  speak,  they  shall 
render  an  account  for  it  in  the  day  of  judgment.     Ibid.  12 — 36. 

Let  no  evil  speech  proeeed  from  your  mouth;  but  that  which  is  good  to 
the  edification  of  faith,  that  it  may  afford  grace  to  the  hearers.  Ephes.  4 — 29. 

But  fornication  and  aU  uncleanness,  or  covetousness,  let  it  not  so  much  as 
be  named  among  you,  as  it  becometh  saints.     Ibid.  5 — 3. 

But  now  put  you  also  all  away:  anger,  indignation,  malice,  blasphemy, 
filthy  speech  out  of  your  mouth.     Coloss.  3—8. 

For  he  that  will  love  life,  and  see  good  days,  let  him  refrain  his  tongue 
from  evil,  and  his  lips  that  they  speak  no  guile.  1.  Peter.  3—10.  See  Psalm. 
33—13. 

Speaking  at  the  Proper  Time. 

A  man  rejoiceth  in  the  sentence  of  his  mouth:  and  a  word  in  due  time  is 
best.     Prov.   15—23. 

To  speak  a  word  in  due  time,  is  like  apples  of  gold  on  beds  of  silver.  Ibid. 
25—11.     See  Eccles.  8—5. 

Before  thou  hear,  answer  not  a  word:  and  interrupt  not  others  in  the 
midst  of  their  discoui-se.     EccH.  11—8. 

.  There  is  one  that  holdeth  his  peace,  because  he  knoweth  not  what  to  say: 
and  there  is  another  that  holdeth  his  peace,  knowing  the  proper  time.  A  wise 
man  will  hold  his  peace  till  he  see  opportunity:  but  a  bubbler,  and  a  fool,  wiU 
regard  no  time.     Ibid.  20 — 6,  7. 


476  LANGUAGE. 

Hear  in  silence:  and  for  thy  reverence  good  grace  shall  come  to  thee.  Ibid. 
32—9.     See  33-4. 

How  to  Speak. 

Answer,  I  beseech  you,  without  contention:  and  speaking  that  which  is 
just,  judge  ye.     Job.  6 — 29. 

A  peaceable  tongue  is  a  tree  of  life:  but  that  which  is  immoderate,  shall 
crush  the  spirit.    Prov.  15 — 4.     See  16 — 20  and  24. 

A  fool  uttereth  all  his  mind:  a  wise  man  deferreth,  and  keepeth  it  till  af- 
terwards.    Ibid.  29 — 11. 

Be  not  hasty  in  thy  tongue:  and  slack  and  remiss  in  thy  works.  EccU. 
4^-34. 

Be  not  called  a  whisperer:  and  be  not  taken  in  thy  tongue  and  confound- 
ed: for  confusion  and  repentance  is  upon  a  thief,  and  an  evil  mark  of  disgrace 
upon  the  double-tongued,  but  to  the  whisperer  hatred  and  enmity  and  reproach. 
Ibid.  5—16,  17. 

A  sweet  word  multiplieth  friends,  and  appeaseth  enemies:  and  a  gracious 
tongue  in  a  good  man  aboundeth.     Ibid.  6 — 5. 

Let  your  speech  be  always  m  grace  seasoned  with  salt, that  you  may  know 
how  you  ought  to  answer  every  man.     Coloss.  4 — 6. 

Eloquent  words  do  not  become  a  fool,  nor  lying  Ups  a  prince,  Prov 
17—7. 

As  if  a  thorn  should  grow  in  the  hand  of  a  drunkard;  so  is  a  parable  in 
the  mouth  of  fools.     Ibid.  26—9. 

Speak  not  any  thing  rashly,  and  let  not  thy  heart  be  hasty  to  utter  a  word 
before  G^.  For  God  is  in  heaven,  and  thou  upon  earth:  therefore  let  thy 
words  be  few. — In  many  words  shall  be  found  folly.     Eccles.  5—1,  2. 

A  fool  multiplieth  words.    Ibid.  10 — 14. 

Rehearse  not  again  a  wicked  and  harsh  word;  and  thou  shalt  not  fare  the 
worse.     Eccli.  19 — 7. 

An  Indiscreet  Tongtie  is  Displeasing  to  Ood. 

Thou  shalt  not  be  a  detractor  nor  a  whisperer  among  the  people.  Levit. 
19—16. 

Why  dost  thou  glory  in  malice  ? — All  the  day  long  thy  tongue  hath  devised 
injustice.— Thou  hast  loved  maUce,  more  than  goodness;  and  iniquity  rather 
than  to  speak  righteousness.  Thou  hast  loved  all  the  words  of  ruin,  O  de- 
ceitful tongue.    Therefore  will  God  destroy  thee  for  ever.    Psalm.  51 — 3  to  6. 

Therefore  he  that  speaketh  unjust  things,  cannot  be  hid:  neither  shall  the 
chastising  judgment  pass  him  by.    Wisdom.  1 — 8. 

Wo  to  them  that  are  of  a  double  heart,  and  to  wicked  Ups.     Ekjcli.  2 — 14. 

The  discourse  of  sinners  is  hateful;  and  their  laughter  is  at  the  pleasures 
of  sin.     Ibid.  27—14. 

I  attended  and  hearkened:  no  man  speaketh  what  is  good.  Jerem.  8 — 6. 

He  that  is  of  the  earth,  of  the  earth  he  is,  and  of  the  earth  he  speaketh. 
John.  3—81. 

And  withal,  being  idle,  they  learn  to  go  about  from  house  to  house;  not 
only  idle,  but  tattlers  also,  and  inquisitive,  speaking  things  which  they  ought 
not.    1.  Tim.  5—18. 


LANGUAGE.  477 

An  Indiscreet  Tongue  Injures  its  Owner. 

Shall  not  he  that  speaketh  much,  hear  also  ?  or  shall  a  man  full  of  talk  be 
justified?    Job.   11—2. 

And  I  wish  you  would  hold  your  peace,  that  you  might  be  thought  to  be 
wise  men.     Ibid.  13 — 5. 

A  man  full  of  tongue  shall  not  be  establisned  in  the  earth.  Psalm.  139 — 12. 

In  much  work  there  shall  be  abundance:  but  where  there  are  many  words, 
there  is  oftentimes  want.     Prov.  14 — 23. 

The  evil  man  obeyeth  an  unjust  tongue:  and  the  deceitful  hearkeneth  to 
lying  lips.     Ibid.  17—4. 

The  mouth  of  the  fool  is  his  destruction:  and  his  lips  are  the  ruin  of  his 
soul.     Ibid.  18—7. 

As  clouds,  and  wind,  when  no  rain  folio weth,  so  is  the  man  that  boasteth, 
and  doth  not  fulfil  his  promises.  *  *  As  a  city  that  lieth  open,  and  is  not 
compassed  with  walls,  so  is  a  man  that  cannot  refrain  his  own  spirit  in  speak- 
ing.    Ibid.  25— 14  and  28. 

Hast  thou  seen  a  man  hasty  to  speak  ?  folly  is  rather  to  be  looked  for,  than 
his  amendment.     Ibid.  29 — 20. 

The  words  of  the  mouth  of  a  wise  man  are  grace:  but  the  lips  of  a  fool 
shall  throw  him  down  headlong.  The  beginning  of  his  words  is  folly:  and  the 
end  of  his  talk  is  a  mischievous  error.     Eccles.     10—12,  13. 

The  tongue  of  the  fool  is  his  ruin.     Eccli.  4—15. 

He  that  useth  many  words  shall  hurt  his  own  soul.  *  *  A  man  with- 
out grace  {that  is,  ungrateful)  is  as  a  vaiu  fable:  it  shall  be  continually  in  the 
mouth  of  the  unwise.     Ibid.  20 — 8  and  21. 

The  heart  of  fools  is  in  their  mouth.  *  *  The  tale-bearer  shall  defile  his 
own  soul,  and  shall  be  hated  by  all.     Ibid.  21 — 29,  31 . 

Melt  down  thy  gold  and  silver,  and  make  a  balance  for  thy  words,  and 
a  just  bridle  for  thy  mouth:  and  take  heed  lest  thou  slip  with  thy  tongue,  and 
fall  in  the  sight  of  thy  enemies  who  lie  in  wait  for  thee,  and  thy  fall  be  in- 
curable unto  death.     Ibid.  28—29,  30. 

He  that  speaketh  sophistically,  is  hateful:  he  shall  be  destitute  of  every 
thing.  Grace  is  not  given  him  from  the  Lord:  for  he  is  deprived  of  all  wis- 
dom.    Ibid.  37—23,  24. 

And  if  any  man  think  himself  to  be  religious,  not  bridling  his  tongue, — 
this  man's  religion  is  vain.    James.   1 — 26. 

If  any  man  offend  not  in  word,  the  same  is  a  perfect  man.  He  is  able  also 
with  a  bridle  to  turn  about  the  whole  body.  For  if  we  put  bits  into  the  mouths 
of  horses  that  they  may  obey  us,  and  we  turn  about  their  whole  body.  Be- 
hold also  ships,  whereas  they  are  great,  and  are  driven  by  strong  winds, 
yet  are  they  turned  about  with  a  small  helm,  whithprsoever  the  force  of  the 
governor  willeth.  Even  so  the  tongue  is,  indeed,  a  little  member,  and  boast- 
eth great  things.  Behold  how  small  a  fire  kindleth  a  great  wood.  And  the 
tongue  is  a  fire,  a  world  of  iniquity.  The  tongue  is  placed  among  our  mem- 
bers, which  defileth  the  whole  body,  and  setteth  on  fire  the  wheel  of  our  na- 
.  tivity,  being  set  on  fire  by  hell.  For  every  kind  of  beasts,  and  of  birds,  and 
of  serpents,  and  of  the  rest,  is  tamed,  and  hath  been  tamed  by  mankind:  but 
the  tongue  no  man  can  tame;  a  restless  evil,  full  of  deadly  poison.  By  it  we 
bless  God  and  the  Father:  and  by  it  we  curse  men,  who  are  made  after  the 


478  LANGUAGE. 

likeness  of  Grod.    Out  of  the  same  mouth  proceedeth  blessing  and  cursing. 
My  brethren,  these  things  ought  not  to  be.     Ibid.  3—2  to  10. 

An  Indiscreet  Tongue  Injures  one's  Neighbor. 
{See  also  Detraction  and  Malediction.) 

You  dress  up  speeches  only  to  rebuke,  and  you  utter  words  to  the  wind. 
Job.  6—26. 

The  sons  of  men,  whose  teeth  are  weapons  and  arrows,  and  their  tongue 
a  sharp  sword.     Psalm.  56—5. 

0  Lord,  deUver  my  soul  from  wicked  lips,  and  a  deceitful  tongue.  Psalm. 
119—2. 

1  hate — a  mouth  with  a  double  tongue.     Prov.  8 — 13. 

The  words  of  the  wicked  he  in  wait  for  blood:  the  mouth  of  the  just  shall 
dehver  them.     Ibid.  12 — 6. 

A  deceitful  tongue  loveth  not  truth:  and  a  shppery  mouth  worketh  ruin. 
Ibid.  26—28. 

The  talking  of  a  fool  is  hke  a  burden  in  the  way.     Eccli.  21 — 19. 

He  that  pricketh  the  eye,  bringeth  out  tears:  and  he  that  pricketh  the 
heart  bringeth  forth  resentment.     Ibid.  22 — 24. 

A  wicked  word  shall  change  the  heart:  out  of  which  four  manner  of 
things  arise,  good  and  evU,  hfe  and  death:  and  the  tongue  is  continually  the 
ruler  of  them.     Ibid.  37—21. 

An  Indiscreet  Tongue  Sows  Discord. 

For  the  sins  of  the  Kps  ruin  draweth  nigh  to  the  evil  man:  but  the  just 
shall  escape  out  of  distress.     Prov.  12 — 13. 

The  wicked  man  diggeth  evil,  and  in  his  lips  is  a  burning  fire.  A  per- 
verse man  stirreth  up  quarrels:  and  one  full  of  words  separateth  princes. 
Ibid.  16—27,  28. 

The  lips  of  a  fool  intermeddle  with  strife:  and  his  mouth  provoketh  quar- 
rels. *  *  The  words  of  the  double-tongued  are  as  if  they  were  harmless; 
and  they  reach  even  to  the  inner  parts  of  the  bowels.    Ibid.  18 — 6  and  8. 

A  man  full  of  tongue  is  terrible  in  his  city:  and  he  that  is  rash  in  his  word 
shall  be  hateful.    EccU.  9—25. 

Two  sorts  of  men  multiply  sins:  and  the  tliird  bringeth  wrath  and  destruc- 
tion. A  hot  soul  is  a  burning  fire:  it  will  never  be  quenched,  till  it  devour 
something.  And  a  man  that  is  wicked  in  the  mouth  of  his  flesli,  will  not 
leave  off  till  he  hath  kindled  a  fire.     Ibid.  23  -21  to  23. 

The  tongue  of  a  third  person  hath  cast  out  valiant  women,  and  deprived 
them  of  their  labours.  He  that  hearkeneth  to  it,  shall  never  have  rest; 
neither  shall  he  have  a  friend  in  whom  he  may  repose.  *  *  Many  have 
fallen  by  the  edge  of  the  sword;  but  not  so  many  as  have  i)eri8hed  by  their 
own  tongue.     Ibid.  28—19,  20  and  22. 

And  Indiscreet  Tongue  Knows  neither  Limit  nor  Season. 

He  that  aii^wereth  before  he  heareth,  showeth  himself  to  be  a  fool,  and 
worthy  of  confusion.    Prov.  18 — 13.    See  Eccli.  11—8. 


LAST.  479 

Hast  thou  seen  a  man  hasty  to  speak?  folly  is  rather  to  be  looked  for, 
than  his  amendment.     Prov.  29—20. 

At  the  hearing  of  a  word  the  fool  is  in  travail,  as  a  woman  groaning  in 
the  bringing  forth  a  child.  As  an  arrow  that  sticketh  in  a  man's  tliigh;  so  is 
a  word  in  the  heart  of  a  fool.     Ecclf.  19 — 11,  12. 

A  wise  man  will  hold  his  peace  tUl  he  see  opportunity:  but  a  babbler,  and 
a  fool,  will  regard  no  time.  *  *  A  parable  coming  out  of  a  fool's  mouth 
shall  be  rejected:  for  he  doth  not  speak  it  in  due  season.     Ibid.  20 — 7  and  22. 

A  tale  out  of  time  is  like  music  in  mourning.     Ibid.  22 — 6. 

To  whom  to  Speak. 

Be  not  full  of  words  in  a  multitude  of  ancients:  and  repeat  not  the  word 
in  thy  prayer.     Eccli.  7 — 15. 

The  lips  of  the  unwise  will  be  telling  foolish  things.     Ibid.  21 — 28. 

He  that  telleth  a  word  to  him  that  heareth  not,  is  like  one  that  waketh  a 
man  out  of  a  deep  sleep.  He  speaketh  with  one  that  is  asleep,  who  uttereth 
wisdom  to  a  fool.    *    *    Talk  not  much  with  a  fool.     Ibid.  22—8,  9  and  14, 

LAST. 

Last  Judgment. 

{See  Judgment.) 

Last  Things  to  be  Remembered. 

The  Remembrance  of  our  Last  End  Draws  us  away  from  Evil. 

O  that  they  would  be  wise,  and  would  understand,  and  would  pi'ovide  for 
their  last  end.     Deut.  32—29. 

If  a  man  live  many  years,  and  have  rejoiced  in  them  all,  he  must  remem- 
ber the  darksome  time,  and  the  many  days:  which  when  they  shall  come,  the 
things  passed  shall  be  accused  of  vanity.     Eccles.  11 — 8. 

In  all  thy  works  remember  thy  last  end;  and  thou  shalt  never  sin.  Eccli. 
7—40. 

Remember  thy  last  things,  and  let  enmity  cease.  Ibid.  28 — 6.  See 
38—21. 

The  Remembrance  of  our  Last  End  is  an  Incentive  to  Good. 

In  the  day  of  good  things  be  not  unmindful  of  evils:  and  in  the  day  of 
evils  be  not  unmindful  of  good  things:  for  it  is  easy  before  God  in  the  day  of 
death  to  reward  every  one  according  to  his  ways.    Eccli.  11 — 27,  28, 

Remember  the  wrath  that  shall  be  at  the  last  day,  and  the  time  of  repay- 
ing when  he  shall  turn  away  his  face.     Ibid.  18 — 24. 

Give  not  up  thy  heart  to  sadness,  but  drive  it  from  thee:  and  remember 
the  latter  end,  *  *  Remember  my  judgment:  for  thine  also  shall  be  so: 
yesterday  for  me,  and  to-day  for  thee.     Ibid.  38 — 21  and  28. 

Thou  hast  not  laid  these  things  to  thy  heart;  neither  hast  thou  reraena- 
bered  thy  latter  end.     Isa.  47 — 7. 


480  LAW. 

(See  also  Precept.) 

The  First  Law  Given. 

And  he  (God)  commanded  him  (Adam),  saying:  Of  every  tree  of  paradise 
thou  shalt  eat:  but  of  the  tree  of  knowledge  of  good  and  evil  thou  shalt  not 
eat.    Gen.  2—16,  17.    See  also  3—1. 

The  First  Law  Violated. 

And  the  serpent  said  to  the  woman:  No,  you  shall  not  die  the  death.  *  * 
And  the  woman  saw  that  the  tree  was  good  to  eat,  and  fair  to  the  eyes,  and 
deUghtful  to  behold:  and  she  took  of  the  fruit  thereof,  and  did  eat,  and  gave  to 
her  husband,  who  did  eat.     Gen.  3 — 4  and  6. 

The  Law  of  the  Ten  Commandmertts  Given  to  Moses. 

(See  also  Decalogue.) 

Moses  recites  the  Decalogue  to  the  terrified  people.    Exod.  Chapter  20. 

In  Deut.  Chapter  5.  will  he  found  a  repetition  and  an  explanation  of  the  Ten 
Commandments,  together  with  an  account  of  the  fear,  which  seized  upon  the 
children  of  Israel,  when  they  heard  the  voice  of  God,  and  beheld  the  mountain 
ablaze. 

The  Tables  of  the  Law  Given. 

And  the  Lord,  when  he  had  ended  these  words  on  Mount  Sinai,  gave  to 
Moses  two  stone-tables  of  testimony,  written  with  the  finger  of  Gk)d.  Exod. 
31—18.    See  also  32-15. 

These  words  the  Lord  spoke  to  all  the  multitude  of  you  in  the  mountain, 
out  of  the  midst  of  the  fire  and  the  cloud,  and  the  darkness,  with  a  loud  voice, 
adding  nothing  more:  and  he  wrote  them  in  two  tables  of  stone,  which  he  de- 
livered unto  me.     Deut.  5— 22.    See  also  9 — 10. 

The  Tablex  of  the  Law  Broken. 

Incensed  at  the  faithlessness  of  the  people,  Moses  broke  the  two  tables,  burn- 
ed the  molten  calf,  reprimanded  Aaron,  caused  many  of  the  idolaters  to  be 
slain,  and  obtained  pardon  for  the  rest.    Exod.  Chapter  32. 

Moses  referring  to  this  idolatry,  says:  And  when  I  came  down  from  the 
burning  mount,  and  held  the  two  tables  of  the  covenant  with  both  hands,  and 
saw  that  you  had  sinned  a,gainst  the  Lord  your  God,  and  had  made  to  your- 
selves a  molten  calf,  and  had  quickly  forsakeu  his  way,  which  he  had  shown 
you:  I  cast  the  tables  out  of  my  hands,  and  broke  them  in  your  sight.  Deut. 
9—15  to  17. 

Other  Tables  Given. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Write  thee  these  words  by  which  I  have 
made  a  covenant  both  with  thee  and  with  Israel.    And  he  was  there  with  the 


LAW.  481 

Lord  forty  days  and  forty  nights:  he  neither  ate  bread  nor  drank  water;  and 
he  wrote  upon  the  tables  the  ten  words  of  the  covenant.     Exod.  34 — 27,  28. 

At  that  time  the  Lord  said  to  me:  Hew  thee  two  tables  of  stone  like  the 
former,  and  come  up  to  me  into  the  mount:  and  thou  shalt  make  an  ark  of 
wood,  and  I  will  write  on  the  tables  the  words  that  were  in  them,  which  thou 
brokest  before;  and  thou  shalt  put  them  in  the  ark.  Deut.  10 — 1,  2.  See 
Exod.  34—1. 

Office  and  Operation  of  the  Natural  Law. 

Now  we  know  that  what  things  soever  the  law  speaketh,  it  speaketh  to 
them  that  are  in  the  law;  that  every  mouth  may  be  stopped,  and  all  the 
world  may  be  made  subject  to  God:  because  by  the  works  of  the  law  no 
flesh  shall  be  justified  in  his  sight.  Rom.  3 — 19,  20.  See  Galat.  2 — 16,  and 
following  verses. 

For  the  law  worketh  wrath.  For  where  there  is  no  law:  there  is  no  trans- 
gression.   Rom.  4 — 15. 

Now  the  law  entered  in,  that  sm  might  abound.  But  where  sin  abounded, 
grace  abounded  more.  That  as  sin  hath  reigned  unto  death:  so  also  grace 
might  reign  by  justice  unto  everlasting  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  om-  Lord. 
Ibid.  5—21. 

Know  you  not,  brethren,  (for  I  speak  to  them  that  know  the  law)  how  the 
law  hath  dominion  over  a  man,  as  long  as  it  liveth  ?  *  *  What  shall  we 
say  then  ?  Is  the  law  sin  ?  God  forbid.  But  I  did  not  know  sin,  but  by  the  law: 
for  I  had  not  known  concupiscence,  if  the  law  had  not  said:  Thou  shalt  not 
covet.  But  sin  taking  occasion  by  the  commandment,  wrought  in  me  all  man- 
ner of  concupiscence.  For  without  the  law  sin  was  dead.  Ibid.  7 — 1,  7  and 
8.     See  remainder  of  Chapter. 

Why  then  was  the  law  ?  It  was  set  because  of  transgressions,  till  the  seed 
should  come,  to  whom  he  made  the  promise,  being  ordained  by  Angels  in  the 
hand  of  a  mediator.     Galat.  3—19. 

But  we  know  that  the  law  is  good,  if  a  man  use  it  lawfully:  knowing  this, 
that  the  law  is  not  made  for  the  just  man,  but  for  the  unjust  and  disobedient, 
for  the  ungodly,  and  for  sinners,  for  the  wicked,  and  defiled,  for  murderers  of 
fathers,  and  murderers  of  mothers,  for  manslayers,  for  fornicators,  for  them 
that  defile  themselves  with  mankind,  for  men-stealers,  for  liars,  and  for  per- 
jured persons,  and  whatever  other  thing  is  contrary  to  sound  doctrine.  1.  Tim. 
1—8  to  10. 

There  is  verily  an  abrogation  of  the  former  (^^a^  is  carnal)  commandment, 
for  the  weakness  and  unprofitableness  thereof:  for  the  law  brought  nothing 
to  perfection,  but  an  introduction  of  a  better  hope,  by  which  we  approach  to 
God.    Hebr.  7—18,  19. 

The  Fulfilment  of  the  Law,  Possible  by  Divine  Grace. 

(See  also  Evangelical  Liberty.) 

Noe  was  a  just  and  perfect  man  in  his  generations,  he  walked  with  God. 
Qen,  6—9.  It  is  also  said  of  Enoch  that  he  wallced  with  God.  Ibid.  5 — 22, 
See  also  Eccli.    44—16,  17. 

God  said  to  Abraham:  Walk  befoi'e  me,  and  be  perfect.     Gen.  17 — 1. 


482  LAW. 

This  commandment,  that  I  command  thee, — is  not  above  thee  {that  is 
above  thy  strength).    Deut.  30 — 11. 

As  the  Lord  had  commanded  Moses  his  servant,  so  did  Moses  command 
Josue,  and  he  accomplished  all:  he  left  not  one  thing  undone  of  all  the  com- 
mandments which  the  Lord  had  commanded  Moses.     Josue.  11 — 15. 

My  servant  Da\'id — kept  my  commandments,  and  followed  me  with  all 
his  heart,  doing  that  which  was  well  pleasing  in  my  sight.     3.  Kings.  14 — 8. 

And  the  king  (Josias)  stood  upon  the  step;  and  made  a  covenant  with  the 
Lord,  to  walk  after  the  Lord,  and  to  keep  his  commandments,  and  his  testi- 
monies and  his  ceremonies,  with  all  their  heart,  and  with  all  their  soul.  *  * 
There  was  no  king  before  him  like  unto  him,  that  returned  to  the  Lord  with 
all  his  heart,  and  with  all  his  soul,  and  with  all  his  strength,  according  to  all 
the  law  of  Moses.    4.  Kings.  3 — 3  and  25. 

Because  I  have  kept  the  ways  of  the  Lord;  and  have  not  done  wickedly 
against  my  God.     Psalm.  17 — 22. 

I  have  run  the  way  of  thy  commandments,  when  thou  didst  enlarge  my 
heart.  *  *  Gi^e  me  understanding,  and  I  will  search  thy  law;  and  I  will 
keep  it  with  my  whole  heart.     Psalm.  118—32  and  34.     See   whole  Psalm. 

And  I  will  put  my  spirit  in  the  midst  of  you:  and  I  will  cause  you  to  walk 
in  my  command ments,and  to  keep  my  judgments,and  do  them.  Ezech.  36 — 27. 
See  Rom.  8—4,  and  Titus.  3—8. 

Be  you,  therefore,  perfect,  as  also  your  heavenly  Father  is  perfect.  Matth. 
5-48. 

Thy  will  be  done  on  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven.    Ibid.  6 — 10. 

For  my  yoke  is  sweet,  and  my  biu-den  Ught.     Ibid.  11—30. 

If  thou  wilt  enter  into  life,  keep  the  commandments.     Ibid.  19 — 17. 

And  they  {Zacharias  and  Elizabeth)  were  both  just  before  God,  walking 
in  aU  the  commandments  and  justifications  of  the  Lord  without  blame.  Luke. 
1—6. 

If  you  keep  my  commandments,  you  will  remain  in  my  love;  as  I  also 
have  kept  my  Father's  commandments,  and  do  remain  in  his  love.  John. 
15 — 10.    See  whole  Chapter. 

And  they  have  kept  thy  word.     Ibid.  17 — 6. 

David  was  a  man  according  to  God's  own  heart,  and  did  his  toill  in 
all  things.     Acts.   13 — 22. 

There  is,  therefore,  now  no  condemnation  to  them  who  are  in  Christ 
Jesus,  who  walk  not  according  to  the  flesh.     Rom.  8 — 1. 

Christ  suffered  for  us  that  the  justification  of  the  law  might  be  fulfilled 
in  us  and  by  us,  who  walk  not  according  to  the  flesh,  but  according  to  the 
spirit.  Ibid.  8—4.  See  whole  Chapter  for  testimony  as  to  man's  ability  to 
become  perfect  with  the  assistance  of  divine  grace.  See  also  Ibid.  6 — 18  and  20. 

He  that  loveth  his  neighbour  hath  fulfilled  the  law.     Ibid.  13—8. 

God  is  faithful,  who  will  not  suffer  you  to  be  tempted  above  that  which 
you  are  able.     1.  Cor.  10 — 13. 

He  (Ood)  hath  chosen  us  in  liim  (Christ)  before  the  foundation  of  the 
world,  that  we  should  be  holy  and  unspotted  in  his  sight.     Ephes.  1 — 4. 

For  the  fruit  of  the  light  is  in  all  goodness,  and  justice,  and  truth.  Ibid. 
5—9. 

I  can  do  all  things  in  Mtm  who  strengtheneth  me.    Philip.  4—13. 

Being  fruitful  in  every  good  work.  Coloss.  1—10.    See  also  Galat.  5 — 22. 

He  (Christ)  became  the  cause  of  salvation  to  all  that  obey  him.    Hebr. 


LAW.  483 

5 — 9.     {But  if  the  fulfilment  of  the  law  be  impossible,  there  can  be  no  obedience.) 

Christ  also  suffered  for  us,  leaving  you  an  example,  that  you  should  fol- 
low his  steps;  who  did  no  sin,  neither  was  guile  found  in  his  mouth.  1.  Peter. 
2—21,  22.     See  whole  Chapter. 

And  in  this  we  do  know  that  we  have  known  him,  if  we  keep  his  com- 
mandments. He  that  saith  he  knoweth  him,  and  keepeth  not  his  command- 
ments, is  a  liar;  and  the  truth  is  not  in  him.  But  whosoever  keepeth  his 
word,  the  charity  of  God  is  truly  perfect  in  him;  and  by  this  we  know  that 
we  are  in  him,  ought  himself  also  to  walk,  even  as  he  walked.  1.  John. 
2—3  to  6.     See  whole  Chapter. 

And  every  man  that  hath  this  hope  in  Him,  sanctifleth  himself,  as  he  also 
is  holy.  *  *  Whosoever  abideth  in  him,  sinneth  not:  and  whosoever  sinneth, 
hath  not  seen  him,  nor  known  him.  *  *  Every  one  that  is  born  of  God, 
doth  not  commit  sin:  for  his  seed  remaineth  in  him;  and  he  cannot  sin,  be- 
cause he  is  born  of  God.     Ibid.  3 — 3,  6  and  9.     See  whole  Chapter. 

For  this  is  the  charity  of  God,  that  we  keep  his  commandments:  and  his 
•commandments  are  not  heavy.    Ibid.  5—3. 

The  Law  Cannot  be  Fulfilled  without  Divine  Grace, 

The  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Who  shall  give  them  to  have  such  a  mind,  to  fear 
me,  and  to  keep  all  my  commandments  at  all  times,  that  it  may  be  w*ell  with 
them  and  with  their  children  for  ever?    Deut.  5 — 29. 

For  thy  testimonies  are  my  meditation:  and  thy  justifications  my  counsel. 
Psalm.   118—24. 

Jesus  said  to  the  ruler,  who  asked  him  what  he  shoidd  do  in  order  to 
obtain  eternal  life:  Yet  one  thing  is  wanting  to  thee:  sell  all  that  thou  hast, 
and  give  to  the  poor,  and  thou  shalt  have  treasure  in  heaven:  and  come,  follow 
me.     Luke.  18—22.     See  Matth.  19—21;  also  Mark.  10—21. 

Now  therefore  why  tempt  you  God,  to  put  a  yoke  upon  the  necks  of  the 
disciples,  which  neither  our  fathers  nor  we  were  able  to  bear  ?  but  by  the 
grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  we  believe  to  be  saved,  even  as  they.  Acts. 
15—10,  11. 

For  the  law  of  the  spirit  of  life,  in  Christ  Jesus,  hath  delivered  me  from 
the  law  of  sin  and  of  death.  For  what  the  law  could  not  do,  in  that  it  was 
weak  through  the  flesh:  God,  sending  his  own  Son,  in  the  likeness  of  sinful 
flesh,  even  of  sin,  condemned  sin  in  the  flesh,  that  the  justification  of  the  law 
might  be  fulfilled  in  us,  who  walk  not  according  to  the  flesh,  but  according  to 
the  spirit.    Rom.  8 — 2  to  4. 

Reward,or  Punishment  for  the  Observance,or  the  Non-Observance,  of  the  Law. 

(See  Obedience,  and  Disobedience.) 

Christ  Came  to  Fulfil  the  Law. 

Think  not  that  I  am  come  to  destroy  the  law, -or  the  prophets:  I  am  not 
come  to  destroy,  but  to  fulfil.     Matth.  5 — 17. 

The  Ceremonies  of  the  Law  Abrogated  by  Christ, 

For  all  the  prophets  and  the  law  prophesied  until  John.     Matth.  11 — 13. 


484  LAW. 

The  law  and  the  prophets  were  until  John:  from  that  time  the  kingdom 
of  Grod  is  preached,  and  every  one  useth  violence  towards  it.     Luke.  16 — 16. 

Be  it  known  therefore  to  you,  men  brethren,  that  through  him  (Christ) 
forgiveness  of  sins  is  preached  to  you:  and  from  all  the  things,  from  which 
you  could  not  be  justified  by  the  law  of  Moses.     Acts.  13 — 38.     See  15 — 11. 

For  sin  shall  not  have  dominion  over  you:  for  you  are  not  under  the  law, 
but  under  grace.     Rom.  6 — 14. 

Therefore,  my  brethren,  you  also  are  become  dead  to  the  law  by  the  body 
of  Christ:  that  you  may  belong  to  another,  who  is  risen  again  from  the  dead, 
that  we  may  bring  forth  fruit  to  God.     Ibid.  7 — 4.     See  8 — 3. 

Christ  hath  redeemed  us  from  the  curse  of  the  law,  being  made  a  curse 
for  us;  for  it  is  written:  Cursed  is  every  one  that  hangeth  on  a  tree:  that  the 
blessing  of  Abraham  might  come  on  the  Gentiles  through  Christ  Jesus;  that 
we  may  receive  the  promise  of  the  Spirit  by  faith.  Galat.  3 — 13,  14.  See 
4—5;  also  1.  Peter.  1—18. 

But  now  in  Christ  Jesus,  you,  who  some  time  were  afar  off,  are  maxie 
near  by  the  blood  of  Christ.     Ephes.  3 — 13. 

And  you.  when  you  were  dead  in  your  sins,  and  the  uncircumcision  of 
your  flesh,  he  hath  quickened  together  with  him.  forgiving  you  all  oflfences: 
blotting  out  the  hand-writing  of  the  decree  which  was  against  us,  which  was 
contrary  to  us,  and  the  same  he  took  out  of  the  way,  fastening  it  to  the  cross: 
and  divesting  principahties  and  powers  he  made  a  show  of  them  confidently, 
triumphing  openly  over  them  in  himseK.     Coloss.  2 — 13  to  15. 

The  Law  Promulgated. 

And  Moses  began  to  expound  the  law,  and  to  say:  The  Lord  our  God 
spoke  to  us  in  Horeb,  saying:  You  have  stayed  long  enough  in  this  mountain. 
Deut.  1—5,  6. 

And  Moses  wrote  this  law,  and  deUvered  it  to  the  priests  the  sons  of  Levi, 
who  carried  the  ark  of  the  covenant  of  the  Lord,  and  to  all  the  ancients  of 
Israel.  *  *  When  all  Israel  come  together,  to  appear  in  the  sight  of  the 
Lord  thy  God,  in  the  place  which  the  Lord  shall  choose,  thou  shalt  read  the 
words  of  this  law  before  all  Israel,  in  their  hearing.  Ibid.  31—9  and  11.  See 
Josue.    8 — 34. 

And  the  king  (Josias)  went  up  to  the  temple  of  the  Lord:  and  all  the  men 
of  Juda,  and  all  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem  with  him,  the  priests  and  the 
prophets,  and  all  the  people  both  little  and  great:  and  in  the  hearing  of  them 
all  he  read  all  the  words  of  the  book  of  the  covenant,  which  was  found  in  the 
house  of  the  Lord.    4.  Bangs.  23—2. 

And  they  read  in  the  book  of  the  law  of  God  distuictly  and  plainly  to  be 
understood:  and  they  understood  when  it  was  read.  >'.  fcsdras.  8 — 8.  See 
also  verses  3  and  18. 

And  they  [the  children  of  Isra^  rose  up  to  stand:  and  they  read  in  the 
book  of  the  law  of  the  Lord  their  God,  four  times  in  the  day,  and  four  times 
they  confessed,  and  adored  the  Lord  their  God.    Ibid.  9 — 8. 

The  New  Law  Consists  Chiefly  in  Charity. 

You  have  heard  that  it  hath  been  said:  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour, 
and  hate  thy  enemy.     But  I  say  to  you:  Love  your  enemies:  do  good  to  them 


LEAVEN.  485 

that  hate  you:  and  pray  for  them  that  persecute  and  calumniate  you:  that 
you  may  be  the  children  of  your  Father,  who  is  in  heaven:  who  maketh  his 
svm  to  rise  upon  the  good,  and  the  bad,  and  i-aineth  upon  the  just  and  the  un- 
just.    Matth.  5— 43  to  45.     See  Luke.  6—27. 

All  things,  therefore,  whatsoever  you  would  that  men  should  do  to  j^ou, 
do  you  also  to  them:  for  this  is  the  law  and  the  prophets.     Matth.  7 — 12. 

A  doctor  of  the  law,  asked  him  (Jesiis),  tempting  him:  Master,  which  is 
the  great  commandment  in  the  law  ?  Jesus  said  to  him:  Thou  shalt  love  the 
Lord  thy  God  with  thy  whole  heart,  and  with  thy  whole  soul,  and  with  thy 
whole  mind.  This  is  the  greatest  and  first  commandment.  And  the  second 
is  like  to  this:  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour  as  thyself.  On  these  tw^o  com- 
mandments dependeth  the  whole  law  and  the  prophets.  Ibid.  32 — 35  to  40.  See 
Deut.  6—5;  Mark.  12—30,  31,  and  Luke.  10—27. 

I  give  you  a  new  commandment:  That  you  love  one  another;  as  I  have 
loved  you,  that  you  also  love  one  another.  By  this  shall  all  men  know  that 
you  are  my  disciples,  if  you  have  love  one  for  another.    John.   13 — 34.  35. 

The  love  of  the  neighbour  worketh  no  e^il.  Love  therefore  is  the  fulfill- 
ing of  the  law.     Rom.  13 — 10. 

For  all  the  law  is  fulfilled  in  one  sentence:  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour 
as  thyself.     Galat.  5 — 14. 

Bear  ye  one  another's  burdens;  and  so  shall  you  fulfil  the  law  of  Christ, 
Ibid.  6—2. 

Now  the  end  of  the  commandment  is  chai'ity  from  a  pure  heart,  and  a 
good  conscience,  and  an  unfeigned  faith.     1,  Tim.  1 — 5. 

Laws  of  the  Church. 

(See  Precept.) 
Lawsuits. 

But  brother  goeth  to  law  with  brother;  and  that  before  unbeliever's?  Air 
ready  indeed  there  is  plainly  a  fault  among  you,  that  you  have  lawsuits  one 
with  another.  Why  do  you  not  rather  take  the  injury  ?  why  do  you  not 
rather  svifler  the  fraud?  But  you  do  wrong  and  defraud;  and  that  to  your 
brethren.  Know  you  not  that  the  unjust  shall  not  possess  the  kingdom  of 
God?  1.  Cor.  6— 6  to  9. 

And  if  any  man  will  go  to  law  with  thee,  and  take  away  thy  coat,  let  him 
have  thy  cloak  also.     Matth.  5 — 40. 

LEARNING. 

(See  Wisdom.) 

LEAVEN. 

Leaven  taken  for  Bad  Doctrine. 

Every  oblation  that  is  offered  to  the  Lord,  shall  be  made  without  leaven; 
neither  shall  any  leaven  or  honey  be  burnt  in  the  sacrifice  to  the  Lord.  Levit. 
2—11. 

31 


4B6  LENDING. 

And  the  part  of  the  flour  that  is  left,  Aaron  and  his  sons  shall  eat,  with- 
out leaven:  and  he  shall  eat  it  in  the  holy  place  of  the  court  of  the  taberna- 
cle.    Ibid.  6—16. 

Thou  shalt  not  eat  with  it  leavened  bread:  seven  days  shalt  thou  eat  with- 
out leaven,  the  bread  of  affliction,  because  thou  earnest  out  of  Egypt  in  fear: 
that  thou  mayst  remember  the  day  of  thy  coming  out  of  Egypt,  all  the  days 
ofthyUfe.     Deut.  16— 3.     See  verse  4;  also  Exod.  12— 9. 

And  he  said  to  them:  Take  heed  and  beware  of  the  leaven  of  the  Phari- 
isees  and  of  the  Sadducees.     Matth.  16 — 6. 

And  he  charged  them,  saying:  Take  heed  and  beware  of  the  leaven  of 
the  Pharisees,  and  of  the  leaven  of  Herod.     Mark.  8  -15. 

And  when  gi'eat  multitudes  stood  about  him,  so  that  they  trod  one  upon 
another,  he  began  to  saj'  to  his  disciples:  Beware  ye  of  the  leaven  of  the  Phsu*- 
isees,  which  is  hypocrisy.  For  there  is  nothing  covered  that  shall  not  be  re- 
vealed: nor  hidden,  that  shall  not  be  known.     Luke.  12—1,  2. 

Know  you  not  that  a  Uttle  leaven  corrupteth  the  whole  mass  ?  Purge  out 
the  old  leaven,  that  you  may  be  a  new*  mass,  as  you  are  unleavened.  1.  Cor. 
5 — 6,  7.    The  same  is  found  almost  word  for  word  in  Galat.  5 — 9. 

LAYING  ON  OF  HANDS. 

{See  Imposition  of  Hands.) 

LENDING. 

Good  and  Bad  Condition  of  Lending. 

If  thou  lend  money  to  any  of  my  people  that  is  poor,  that  dwelleth  with 
thee,  thou  shalt  not  be  hard  upon  them  as  an  extortioner,  nor  oppi*ess  them 
with  usuries.     Exod.  22 — 25. 

Thou  shalt  not  lend  to  thy  brother  money  to  usury,  nor  corn,  nor  any 
other  thing:  but  to  the  stranger.  To  thy  brother  thou  shalt  lend  that  which 
he  wanteth,  without  usury:  that  the  Lord  thy  God  may  bless  tbee  in  all  thy 
works,  in  the  land  which  thou  shalt  go  in  to  possess.     Deut.  23 — 19,  20. 

Lend  to  thy  neighbour  in  the  time  of  his  need;  and  pay  thou  thy  neigh- 
bour again  in  due  time.  Keep  thy  word,  and  deal  faithfully  with  him:  and 
thou  shalt  always  find  that  which  is  neces.sary  for  thee.  *  *  Lose  thy 
money  for  thy  brother  and  thy  friend:  and  hide  it  not  under  a  stone  to  be 
lost.     Ecch.  29—2,  3  and  13. 

To-day  a  man  lendeth;  and  to-morrow  he  asketh  it  again:  such  a  man 
as  this  is  hateful.    Ibid.  20—16. 

Lending  Dangerous,  as  Regards  the  Receiver. 

The  borrower  is  servant  to  him  that  lendeth.    Prov.  22 — 7. 
Many  have  refused  to  lend,  not  out  of  wickedness,  but  they  were  afraid 
to  be  defrauded  without  cause.    Eccli.  29—10. 

Lending  Dangerous  to  the  Lender. 

Lend  not  to  a  man  that  is  mightier  than  thyself:  and  if  thou  lendest, 
count  it  as  lost.    Eccli.  8 — 15. 


LEPROSY.  ,  487 

Many  have  looked  upon  a  thing  lent  as  a  thing  found,  and  have  given 
trouble  to  them  that  helped  them.  Till  they  receive,  they  kiss  the  hands  of 
the  lender;  and  in  promises  they  humble  their  voice:  but  when  they  should 
repay,  they  will  ask  time,  and  will  return  tedious  and  murmuring  words, 
and  will  complain  of  the  time:  and  if  he  be  able  to  pay,  he  will  stand  off,  he 
will  scarce  pay  one  half,  and  will  count  it  as  if  he  had  found  it:  but* if  not,  he 
will  defraud  him  of  his  money,  and  he  shall  get  him  for  an  enemy  without 
cause:  and  he  will  pay  him  with  reproaches  and  curses:  and  instead  of  honour 
and  good  turn  will  repay  him  injuries.     Ibid.  39 — 4  to  9. 

LENT. 

(See  also  Fasting.) 

Examples  of  Forty  Days'  Fast. 

And  Moses  entering  into  the  midst  of  the  cloud  went  up  into  the  moun- 
tain: And  he  was  there  forty  days  and  forty  nights.     Exod.  24—18. 

And  he  (Moses)  was  there  with  the  Lord  forty  days  and  forty  nights:  he 
neither  ate  bread  nor  drank  water;  and  he  wrote  upon  the  tables  the  ten 
words  of  the  covenant.     Ibid.  34 — 28.     See  Dent.  9—9. 

Moses  said  to  the  people :  And  I  fell  down  before  the  Lord  as  before, 
forty  days  and  nights  neither  eating  bread,  nor  drinking  water,  for  all  your 
sins  which  you  had  committed  against  the  Lord,  and  had  provoked  him  to 
wrath.     Deut.  9—18. 

And  he  (Elias)  arose,  and  ate,  and  drank;  and  walked  in  the  strength  of 
that  food  forty  days  and  forty  nights,  unto  the  mount  of  God,  Horeb.  3.  Kings. 
19—8. 

And  when  he  (Christ)  had  fasted  forty  days  and  forty  nights,  he  was  af- 
terward hungry.     Matth.  4 — 2.     See  Mark.  1 — 12,  and  Luke.  4—1,  2. 

LEPROSY. 

How  Leprosy  is  Known. 

For  a  description  of  leprosy.  See  Levit.  Chap.  13;  and  for  the  law  concern- 
ing it,  as  also  for  the  sacrifices  offered  in  its  cure,  See  Chapter  14. 

Leprosy  Sent  by  Ood  on  Account  of  Sin. 

The  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Put  thy  hand  into  thy  bosom.  And  when  he 
had  put  it  into  his  bosom,  he  brought  it  forth  leprous  as  snow.     Exod.  4 — 6. 

Mary,  the  sister  of  Moses,  was  struck  with  leprosy  for  murmuring 
against  him;  but  ivas,  after  seven  days  separation  from  the  camp,  restored  to 
health.    Num.     Chapter  12. 

Naaman,  general  of  the  army  of  the  king  of  Syria,  was  a  great  man  with 
his  master,  and  honourable:  for  by  him  the  Lord  gave  dehverance  to  Syria; 
and  he  was  a  valiant  man,  and  rich,  but  a  leper.    4.  Kings.  5 — 1. 

Eliseus  said  to  O-iezi,  his  servant:  Was  not  my  heart  present,  when  the 
man  turned  back  from  his  chariot  to  meet  thee  ?  So  now  thou  hast  received 
money,  and  received  garments,  to  buy  olive-yards,  and  vineyards,  and  sheep, 
-and  oxen,  and  men-servants,  and  maid-servants.    But  the  leprosy  of  Naaman 


488  '  LEPROSY. 

shall  also  stick  to  thee,  and  to  thy  seed  for  ever.  And  he  went  out  from  him 
a  leper  as  white  as  snow.     Ibid,  5—26,  27. 

And  the  Lord  struck  the  king  (Azarids),  so  that  he  was  a  leper  unto  the 
day  of  his  death;  and  he  dwelt  in  a  free  house  apart:  but  Joatham  the  king's 
son  governed  the  palace,  and  judged  the  people  of  the  land.  Ibid.  15 — 5.  See 
2.  Paral.  26—21. 

The  priests  said  to  king  Ozias:  It  doth  not  belong  to  thee,Ozias,to  bum  in- 
cense to  the  Lord,  but  to  the  priests,  that  is,  to  the  sons  of  Aaron,  who  are 
consecrated  for  this  ministry:  go  out  of  the  sanctuary, do  not  despise:  for  this 
thing  shall  not  be  accounted  to  thy  glory  by  the  Lord  God.  And  Ozias  was 
angrj-;  and  holding  in  his  hand  the  censer  to  burn  incense,  threatened  the 
priests.  And  presently  there  rose  a  leprosy  in  his  forehead  before  the  priests, 
in  the  house  of  the  Lord  at  the  altar  of  incense.  And  Azarias  the  high  priest, 
and  all  the  rest  of  the  priests,  looked  upon  him,  and  saw  the  leprosj^  in  his 
forehead:  and  they  made  haste  to  thrust  him  out.  Yea,  himself  also  being 
frightened,  hasted  to  go  out.  because  he  had  quicklj'  felt  the  stroke  of  the 
Lord.  And  Ozias  the  king  was  a  leper  unto  the  day  of  his  death:  and  he 
dwelt *in  a  house  apart,  being  full  of  the  leprosy,  for  which  he  had  been  cast 
out  of  the  house  of  the  Lord.     2.  Paral.  26—18  to  21. 

Leprosy  Cured. 

The  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Put  back  thy  hand  into  thy  bosom.  He  put  it 
back,  and  brought  it  out  again,  and  it  was  like  the  other  flesh.  Exod.  4—7. 
See  Num.  12—15. 

Then  he  (Naaman)  went  down,  and  washed  in  the  Jordan  seven  times,a<5- 
cording  to  the  word  of  the  man  of  Grod  {Eliseus):  and  his  flesh  was  restored, 
like  the  flesh  of  a  little  child;  and  he  was  made  clean.    4.  Kings.  5 — 14. 

And  when  he  (Jesus)  was  come  down  from  the  mountain,  great  multi- 
tudes followed  him:  and  behold,  a  leper  coming,  adored  him,  saying:  Lord,if 
thou  wilt,  thou  canst  make  me  clean.  And  Jesus,  stretching  forth  his  hand, 
touched  him,  saying:  I  will.  Be  thou  made  clean.  And  immediately  his  lep- 
rosy was  cleansed.     Matth.  8 — 1  to  3. 

And  as  he  {Jesiis)  entered  mto  a  certain  town,  there  met  him  ten  men  that 
were  lepers,  who  stood  afar  off:  and  they  lifted  up  their  voice,  saying:  Jesus, 
master,  have  mercy  on  us.  And  when  he  saw  them,  he  said:  Go,  show  your- 
selves to  the  priests.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  as  they  went,  they  were 
cleansed.     Luke.  17 — 12. 


Separation  of  those  Afflicted  with  Leprosy. 

All  the  time  that  he  is  a  leper  and  unclean, he  shall  dwell  alone  Mrithout  the 
camp.     Le\it.  13 — 46. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  saying:  Command  the  children  of  Israel, 
that  they  cast  out  of  the  camp  every  leper,  and  whosoever  hath  an  issue  of 
seed,  or  is  defiled  by  the  dead.    Num.  5 — 1.  2. 

And  the  Lord  struck  the  king  (Azarias),  so  that  he  was  a  leper  unto  the 
day  of  his  death;  and  he  dwelt  in  a  free  house  apart:  but  Joatham  the  king's 
son  governed  the  palace,  and  judged  the  people  of  the  land.  4.  Kings.  15 — 5. 


LEVITES.  489 

Dwelling-Place,  Rights  and  Support,  of  Levites. 
(See  also  Priests.) 

And  Moses  spoke  to  Aaron,  and  to  Eleazar  and  Ithamar,  his  sons,  that 
were  left:  Take  the  sacrifice  that  is  remaining  of  the  oblation  of  the  Lord. and 
eat  it  without  leaven  beside  the  altar;  because  it  is  holy  of  holies.  And  you 
shall  eat  it  in  a  holy  place:  which  is  given  to  thee  and  thy  sons  of  the  oblations 
of  the  Lord,  as  it  hath  been  commanded  me.     Levit,  10 — 12.     See  2 — 3. 

The  houses  of  Levites,  which  are  in  cities,  may  always  be  redeemed:  if 
they  be  not  redeemed,  in  the  jubilee  they  shall  all  return  to  the  owners;  be- 
cause the  houses  of  the  cities  of  the  Levites  are  for  their  possessions  among 
the  children  of  Israel.  But  let  not  their  suburbs  be  sold,  because  it  is  a  per- 
petual possession.     Ibid.  25 — 32  to  34. 

And  I  have  given  to  the  sons  of  Levi  all  the  tithes  of  Israel  for  a  posses- 
sion, for  the  ministry  wherewith  they  serve  me  in  the  tabernacle  of  the  cov- 
enant. *  *  But  only  the  sons  of  Levi  may  serve  me  in  the  tabernacle,  and 
bear  the  sins  of  the  people.  It  shall  be  an  everlasting  ordinance  in  your  gen. 
erations.  They  shall  not  possess  any  other  thing,  but  be  content  with  the  ob- 
lation or  tithes,  which  I  have  separated  for  their  uses  and  necessities.  Num. 
18—21,  23  and  24. 

The  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Command  the  children  of  Israel  that  they  give  to 
the  Levites  out  of  their  possessions,  cities  to  dwell  in,  and  their  suburbs  round 
about:  that  they  may  abide  in  the  towns,  and  the  suburbs  may  be  for  their 
cattle  and  beasts.     Ibid.  35—2,     See  Josue.  21 — 2. 

There  {that  is,  in  the  land  which  the  Lord  will  give  you)  shall  you  feast  be- 
fore the  Lord  your  God,  you  and  your  sons  and  your  daughters,  your  men- 
servants  and  maid-servants,  and  the  Levite  that  dwelleth  in  your  cities.  Deut. 
12-12. 

Take  heed  thou  forsake  not  the  Levite  all  the  time  that  thou  livest  in  the 
land.     Ibid.  12—19.     See  10—8,  9. 

And  the  Levite  that  is  within  thy  gates  bew  are  thou  forsake  him  not, be- 
cause he  hath  no  other  part  in  thy  possession.  Ibid.  14—27.  See  also  verse  29. 
and  18—1. 

Thou  shalt  take  the  first  of  all  thy  fruits,  and  put  them  in  a  basket,  and 
shalt  go  to  the  place  which  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  choose,  that  his  name  may 
be  invocated  there.     Ibid.  26 — 2.     See  verses  12  and  13. 

But  to  the  tribe  of  Levi  he  gave  no  possession:  but  the  sacrifices  and  the 
victims  of  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  are  his  inheritance,  as  he  spoke  to  him. 
Josue.  13—14.     See  verse  33,  and  18 — 7. 

Forty-eight  cities  with  their  suburbs  were  assigned  to  the  Levites.  Ibid.  Chap- 
ter 21, 

And  we  (that  is,  they  ivho  kept  the  covenant  made  with  Ood)  made  or- 
dinances for  ourselves,  to  give  the  third  part  of  a  side  every  year  for  the  work 
of  the  house  of  our  God.  For  the  loaves  of  proposition,  and  for  the  continual 
sacrifice,  and  for  a  continual  holocaust  on  the  sabbaths.  2.  Esdras.  10—32,  33. 

And  that  we  would  bring  the  first-fruits  of  our  meats,  and  of  om*  libations, 
and  the  fruit  of  every  tree,  of  the  vintage  also,  and  of  oil  to  the  priests,  to  the 
store-house  of  oiu"  God,  and  the  tithes  of  our  ground  to  the  Levites,  The  Le- 
vites also  shall  receive  the  tithes  of  our  works  out  of  all  the  cities.  Ibid, 
10 — 37.    See  also  following  verses. 

With  all  thy  soul  fear  the  Lord;  and  reverence  his  priests.     With  all  thy 


490  LEVITES. 

strength  love  him  that  made  thee:  and  forsake  not  his  muiisters.  Honour 
Grod  with  all  thy  soul;  and  give  honour  to  the  priests,  and  puiify  thyself  with 
thy  arms.  Give  them  their  portion,  as  it  is  commanded  thee,  of  the  first-fruits 
and  of  purifications.    Eccli.  7—31  to  34.    See  Ezech.  Chapter  48. 

Ministry  and  Office  of  Levites. 

The  Lord  also  said  to  Aaron:  You  shall  not  drink  wine  nor  any  thing  that 
may  make  drunk,  thou  nor  thy  sons,  when  you  enter  into  the  tabernacle  of 
the  testimony,  lest  you  die:  because  it  is  an  everlasting  precept  through  your 
generations.     Levit.  10 — 8,  9.     See  Deut.  10 — 8,  and  Josue.  3 — 6. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  saying:  Number  not  the  tribe  of  Levi:  neith- 
er shalt  thou  put  down  the  sum  of  them  with  the  children  of  Israel:  but  ap- 
point them  over  the  tabernacle  of  the  testimony,  and  all  the  vessels  thereof, 
and  whatsoever  pertaineth  to  the  ceremonies.  They  shall  carry  the  taber- 
nacle, and  all  the  furniture  thereof:  and  they  shall  minister,  and  shall  en- 
camp round  about  the  tabernacle.     Nvun.  1 — 48  to  50. 

And  let  them  keep  the  vessels  of  the  tabernacle,  serving  in  the  muiistry 
thereof.     Ibid.  3—8.     See  whole  Chapter. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses  and  Aaron,  saying:  Take  the  sum  of  the 
sous  of  Caath  from  the  midst  of  the  Levites,  by  their  houses  and  families, 
from  thirty  years  old  and  upward,  to  fifty  years  old,  of  all  that  go  in  to  stand 
and  to  minister  in  the  tabernacle  of  the  covenant.     Ibid.  4—1  to  3. 

As  to  the  ordination  of  the  Levites  and  the  age,  at  which  tliey  began  to 
serve  in  the  tabernacle,  see  Ibid.  Chapter  8.     See  also  Josue.  3 — 6. 

The  Lord  said  to  Aaron:  And  take  with  thee  thy  brethren  also  of  the  tribe 
of  Levi,  and  the  sceptre  of  thy  father;  and  let  them  be  ready  at  hand,  and 
minister  to  thee:  but  thou  and  thy  sons  shall  minister  in  the  tabernacle  of  the 
testimony.  *  *  But  only  the  sons  of  Levi  may  serve  me  in  the  tabernacle, 
and  bear  the  sins  of  the  people.  It  shall  be  an  everlasting  ordinance  in  your 
generations.  They  shall  not  possess  any  other  thing,  but  be  content  with 
the  oblation  or  tithes,  which  I  have  seimrated  for  their  uses  and  necessities. 
Num.  18—2,  23  and  24. 

For  the  genealogy  of  the  sons  of  Levi^  and  the  names  of  those,  whom  David 

set  over  the  singing  men  of  the  house  of  the  Lord,  see  1.  Paral.  Chapters. 

In  Jerusalem  also  Josaphat  appointed  Levites,  and  priests,  and  chiefs  of 

the  families  of  Israel,  to  judge  the  judgment  and  the  cause  of  the  Lord  for  the 

inhabitants  thereof.     2.  Paral.  19 — 8. 

They  shall  be  officers  in  my  sanctuary,  and  door-keepers  of  the  gates  of 
the  house,  and  ministers  to  the  house:  they  shall  slay  the  holocausts,  and  the 
victims  of  the  people:  and  they  shall  stand  in  their  sight,  to  muiigter  to  them. 
Ezech.  44—11. 

Chd  took  the  Levites  from  among  the  First-Bom  of  Israel. 

I  have  taken  the  Levites  from  the  cliildren  of  Israel,  for  every  flrst-born 
thatopeneth  the  womb  among  the  children  of  Israel:  and  the  Levites  shall  be 
mine.  ♦  *  And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Nimiber  the  ftrst-bom  of  the  male 
sex  of  the  children  of  Israel,  from  one  month  and  upward,  and  thou  shalt  take 
the  sum  of  them.  And  thou  shalt  take  the  Levites  to  me  for  all  the  first-bom 
of  the  children  of  Israel:  I  am  the  Loi-d:  and  their  cattle  for  all  the  first-bom 


LEWDNESS.  491 

of  the  cattle  of  the  children  of  Israel.     Num.  3—13,  40,  41. 

The  Levites  Punish  the  Sin  Committed  by  the  People  in  Worshipping  the  Mol- 
ten Calf. 

And  the  sons  of  Levi  did  according  to  the  words  of  Moses,  and  there  were 
slain  that  day  about  three  and  twenty  thousand  men.     Exod.  32—28. 

The  Levites  Depart  from  Israel. 

And  the  priests  and  Levites,  that  were  in  all  Israel,  came  to  him  (Roboam) 
out  of  all  their  seats.  Leaving  their  suburbs,  and  their  possessions,  and  pass- 
ing over  to  Juda,  and  Jerusalem,  because  Jeroboam  and  his  sons  had  cast 
them  off  from  executing  the  priestly  office  to  the  Lord.     2.  Paral.  11 — 13,  14. 

LEWDNESS. 

Leivdness  Against  Nature. 

And  they  {the  men  of  Sodom)  called  Lot,  and  said  to  him:  Where  are  the 
men  that  came  into  thee  at  night  ?  bring  them  out  hither  that  we  may  know 
them:  Lot  went  out  to  them,  and  shut  the  door  after  him,  and  said:  Do  not 
so,  I  beseech  you,  my  brethren,  do  not  commit  this  evil.  I  have  two  daugh- 
ters who  as  yet  have  not  known  man:  I  will  bring  them  out  to  you,  and  abuse 
you  them  as  it  shall  please  you,  so  that  you  do  no  evil  to  these  men,  because 
they  are  come  in  under  the  shadow  of  my  roof.     Gen.  19 — 5  to  8. 

Thou  shalt  not  lie  with  mankind  as  with  womankind,  because  it  is  an 
abomination.     Levit.   18 — 22. 

If  any  one  lie  with  a  man  as  with  a  woman,  both  have  committed  an 
abomination;  let  them  be  put  to  death:  their  blood  be  upon  them.  Ibid.  20 — 13. 

While  they  (the  Levite  and  his  wife  with  their  host)  were  making  merry, 
and  refreshing  their  bodies  with  meat  and  drink,  after  the  labour  of  the  jour- 
ney, the  men  of  that  city,  sons  of  Belial  (that  is,  without  yoke)  came  and  be- 
set the  old  man's  house,  and  began  to  knock  at  the  door,  calling  to  the  master 
of  the  house,  and  saying:  Bring  forth  the  man  that  came  into  thy  house,  that 
we  may  abuse  him.  And  the  old  man  went  out  to  them,  and  said :  Do  not  so, 
my  brethren,  do  not  so  wickedly;  because  this  man  is  come  into  my  lodging: 
and  cease,  I  pray  you,  from  this  folly.  I  have  a  maiden  daughter,  and  this 
man  hath  a  concubine:  I  will  bring  them  out  to  you,  and  you  may  humble 
them, and  satisfy  your  lust:  only, I  beseech  you,  commit  not  this  crime  against 
nature  on  the  man,  etc.    Judges.  19 — 22  and  following  verses. 

For  this  cause  God  delivered  them  up  to  shameful  affections.  For  their 
women  have  changed  the  natui-al  use  into  that  use  which  is  against  nature. 
And  in  like  manner  the  men  also,  leaving  the  natural  use  of  the  women,  have 
burned  in  their  lusts  one  towards  another,  men  with  men  doing  that  which  is 
filthy,  and  receiving  in  themselves  the  recompense  which  was  due  to  their 
error.  And  as  they  liked  not  to  have  God  in  their  knowledge;  God  delivered 
'  them  up  to  a  reprobate  sense,  to  do  those  things  which  ai'e  not  convenient. 
Rom.  1-26  to  28. 

Be  not  deceived:  Neither  fornicators,  nor  idolaters,  nor  adulterers,  nor 
the  effeminate,  nor  sodomites,  nor  thieves,  nor  the  covetous,  nor  drunkards. 


492  LIBERTY. 

nor  railers.nor  extoxiioners,  shall  possess  the  kingdom  of  God.  1.  Cor.  6 — 9,10. 
Knowing  this,  that  the  law  is  not  made  for  the  just  man,  hut  for  the  un- 
just and  disobedient,  for  the  ungodly,  and  for  sinners,  for  the  wicked,  and 
defiled,  for  murderei-s  of  fathers,  and  murderers  of  mothers,  for  man-slayers, 
for  fornicators,  for  them  that  defile  themselves  with  mankind,  for  men-steal- 
ers,  for  Uars,  and  for  perjured  persons,  and  whatever  other  thing  is  contrary 
to  sound  doctrine.     1.  Tim.  1 — 9,  10. 

LIBERALITY. 

{See  Generosity.) 

LIBERTY. 

Evangelical  Liberty. 

Being  then  made  free  from  sin,  you  are  become  the  servants  of  justice. 
*  *  For  when  you  were  the  servants  of  sin,you  were  free  from  justice.  What 
fruit  therefore  had  you  then  in  those  things,  of  which  you  are  now  ashamed  ? 
For  the  end  of  them  is  death.  But  now  being  made  free  from  sin,  and  be- 
come servants  to  God,  you  have  your  fruit  unto  sanctification,  and  the  end 
everlasting  life.    Rom.  6—18,  and  30  to  22. 

For  he  that  is  called  in  the  Lord,  being  a  bondman,  is  the  freeman  of  the 
Lord.  Likewise  he  that  is  called,  being  free,  is  the  bondman  of  Clirist.  1.  Cor. 
7—22. 

For  you,  brethren,  have  been  called  unto  liberty:  only  use  not  Uberty  for 
an  occasion  to  the  flesh:  but  by  charity  of  the  Spirit  serve  one  another.  Galat. 
5—13. 

But  he  that  hath  looked  into  the  perfect  law  of  liberty,  and  hath  continued 
in  it,  not  becoming  a  forgetful  hearer,  but  a  doer  of  the  work;  this  man  shall 
be  blessed  in  his  deed.    James.  1 — 25. 

So  speak  ye,  and  so  do,  as  being  to  be  judged  by  the  law  of  Uberty.  Ibid. 
3—12. 

For  so  is  the  will  of  God,  that  by  doing  well,  you  may  silence  the  igno- 
rance of  foolish  men:  as  free, and  not  as  making  liberty  a  cloak  of  maUce,  but 
as  the  servants  of  God.    1.  Peter.  2—15,  16. 

Human  Liberty  Commended. 

Art  thou  called,  being  a  bondman?  care  not  for  it:  but  if  thou  mayst  be 
made  free,  use  it  rather.  *  *  You  are  bought  with  a  price:  be  not  made 
the  bond-slaves  of  men.    1.  Cor.  7 — 21  and  23. 

The  Licenticms  Liberty  of  them,  who  Proclaim  that  the  Observance  of 
the  Commandments  is  neither  Necessary  nor  Possible. 

A  vain  man  is  hfted  up  into  pride,  and  thinketh  himself  bom  free  like  a 
wild  ass's  colt.    Job.  11 — 12. 

And  you  turned  to-day.  and  did  that  which  was  right  in  my  eyes,  in  pro- 
claiming liberty  every  one  to  his  brother:  and  you  made  a  covenant  in  my 
sight,  in  the  house  upon  which  my  name  is  invocated.  And  you  are  fallen  back, 


LIFE.  493 

and  have  defiled  my  name:  and  you  have  brought  back  agam  every  man  his 
man-servant,  and  every  man  his  maid-servant,  whom  you  had  let  go  free  and 
set  at  liberty:  and  you  have  brought  them  into  subjection  to  be  your  servants 
and  handmaids.     Jerem.  34—15,  16. 

They  returned,  that  they  might  be  without  yoke:  they  became  like  a  de- 
ceitful bow:  their  princes  shall  fall  by  the  sword,  for  the  rage  of  their  tongue. 
This  is  their  derision  in  the  land  of  Egypt.     Osee.  7 — 16. 

For  you,  brethren,  have  been  called  unto  liberty:  only  use  not  liberty  for 
an  occasion  to  the  flesh;  but  by  charity  of  the  Spirit  serve  one  another.  Galat. 
5—13.     See  1.  Peter.  2—16. 

For,  speaking  swelling  words  of  vanity,  they  allure  in  desires  of  the  flesh 
of  riotousness  those, who  had  escaped  a  little  from  them  who  converse  in  error: 
promising  them  liberty,  when  they  themselves  are  slaves  of  corruption :  for 
by  whom  a  man  is  overcome,of  the  same  also  he  is  the  slave.  3.  Peter.  2 — 18. 

LIFE. 

How  the  Life  of  the  Faithful  should  he  Regulated. 

The  Lord  said  to  Adam:  In  the  sweat  of  thy  face  shalt  thou  eat  bread  till 
thou  return  to  the  earth,  out  of  which  thou  wast  taken:  for  dust  thou  art,  and 
into  dust  thou  shalt  return.     Gen.  3 — 19. 

The  Lord  appeared  to  him  {Abraham), aiad  said  unto  him:  I  am  the  almighty 
God:  walk  before  me,  and  be  perfect.     Ibid.  17 — 1.     See  Psalm.  14. 

For  in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  and  the  sea,  and  all 
things  that  are  in,  them,  and  rested  on  the  seventh  day:  therefore  the 
Lord  blessed  the  seventh  day,  and  sanctified  it.     Exod.  20—11. 

For  I  am  the  Lord  your  God:  be  holy,  because  I  am  holy.  Levit.  11 — 44. 
See  1.  Peter.  1—16. 

The  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  saying:  Speak  to  all  the  congregation  of  the 
children  of  Israel,  and  thou  shalt  say  to  them:  Be  ye  holy,  because  I  the  Lord 
your  God  am  holy.     Levit.  19—1,  2. 

You  shall  be  holy  unto  me,  because  I  the  Lord  am  holy,  and  I  have  sep- 
arated you  from  other  people,  that  you  should  be  mine.  Ibid.  20—26.  See 
verse  7. 

Let  them  {the  sons  of  Aaron)  therefore  be  holy,  because  I  also  am  holy, 
the  Lord,  who  sanctify  them.     Ibid.  21—8. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  mountain  of  the  Lord:  or  who  shall  stand  in 
his  holy  place  ?  the  innocent  in  hands,  and  clean  of  heart,  who  hath  not  taken 
his  soul  in  vain,  nor  sworn  deceitfully  to  his  neighbour.  He  shall  receive  a 
blessing  from  the  Lord,  and  mercy  from  God  his  Saviour.  This  is  the  genera- 
tion of  them  that  seek  him,  of  them  that  seek  the  face  of  the  God  of  Jacob. 
Psalm.  23—3  to  6.     See  Psalm.  33—14,  15. 

Keep  innocence,  and  behold  justice;  for  there  are  remnants  for  the  peace- 
able man.     Psalm.  36 — 37. 

Let  us  all  hear  together  the  conclusion  of  the  discourse.     Fear  God,  and 
teeep  his  commandments:  for  this  is  all  man.     And  all  things  that  are  done, 
-  God  will  bring  into  judgment  for  every  error,  whether  it  be  good  or  evil. 
Eccles.*  12—13,  14. 

I  will  show  thee,  O  man,  what  is  good,  and  what  the  Lord  requireth  of . 
thee:  Verily  to  do  judgment,  and  to  love  mercy,  and  to  walk  solicitous  with 


494  LIFE. 

thy  God.     Micheas.  6—8.     See  Psalm.  96—10;  Amos.  5—14,  15;  Rom.  12—9, 
and  1.  Peter.  3—10,  11. 

Be  you,  therefore,  perfect,  as  also  yom-  heavenly  Father  is  perfect.  Matth. 
.5—48. 

All  things,  therefore,  whatsoever  you  would  that  men  should  do  to  you, 
do  you  also  to  them:  for  this  is  the  law  and  the  prophets.  Ibid.  7 — 13.  See 
Tob.  4—16,  and  Luke  6—31. 

Take  up  my  yoke  upon  you,  and  learn  of  me,  because  I  am  meek  and 
humble  of  heart:  and  you  shall  find  rest  to  your  souls.  Matth.  11—29.  See 
Jerem.  6 — 16. 

Thou  blind  Pharisee,  first  make  clean  the  inside  of  the  cup  and  of  the  dish, 
that  the  outside  may  become  clean.  *  *  So  you  also  outwardly  indeed  ap- 
pear to  men  just:  but  within  you  are  full  of  hypocrisy  and  iniquity.  Matth. 
23—26  and  28.     See  verse  25;  also  Luke.  11-39. 

Be  ye,  therefore,  merciful,  as  your  Father  also  is  merciful.  Luke.  6—36. 
See  following  verses. 

If  any  man  minister  to  me,  let  him  follow  me:  and  where  I  am,  there 
also  shall  my  minister  be.  If  any  man  minister  to  me,  him  will  my  Father 
honour.     John.  12 — 26. 

If  I,  then,  being  Lord  and  Master,  have  washed  your  feet;  you  also  ought 
to  wash  one  another's  feet.     Ibid.   1 3—14.     See  also  34. 

This  is  my  commandment,  that  you  love  one  another,  as  I  have  loved 
you.  Ibid.  15—12.  See  Levit.  19-18;  Matth.  22—39;  Mark.  12—31;  Rom. 
13—8,  9;  Galat.  5—14;  Ephes.  5—2;  James.  2—8;  1.  John.  3—11. 

For  we  are  buried  together  with  him  by  baptism  unto  death:  That  as  Christ 
is  risen  from  the  dead  by  the  glory  of  the  Father,  so  we  also  may  walk  in 
newness  of  life.  Rom.  6 — 4.  See  verse  6;  also  Ephes.  4 — 22;  Coloss.  2 — 12, 
and  3—12;  Hebr.  12—1,  and  1.  Peter.  2—1. 

There  is,  therefore,  now  no  condemnation  to  them  who  are  in  Christ  Jesus, 
who  walk  not  according  to  the  flesh.     Rom.  8 — 1. 

But  put  ye  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  make  not  provision  for  the  flesh 
in  its  concupiscences.  Ibid.  13 — 14.  See  whole  Chapter;  also  Galat.  5—16 
and  25,  and  1.  Peter.  2—11. 

Let  every  one  of  you  please  bis  neighbour  for  his  good,  unto  edification. 
Rom.  15—2.     See  verse  1. 

Let  every  man  abide  in  the  same  calling  in  which  he  was  called.  1.  Cor. 
7—20.     See  2.  Peter.  1—10. 

Therefore  whether  j'ou  eat  or  drink,  or  whatsoever  else  you  do;  do  all 
things  for  the  glory  of  God.     1.  Cor.  10—31. 

Let  us  cleanse  ourselves  from  all  defilement  of  the  flesh  and  of  the  spirit, 
perfecting  sanctification  in  the  fear  of  God.  Receive  us.  We  have  injured  no 
one:  we  have  corrupted  no  one:  we  have  over-reached  no  one.  2.  Cor. 
7—1,  2. 

Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  hath  blessed 
us  with  all  spiritual  blessings  in  heavenly  places,  in  Christ:  as  he  hath  chosen 
us  in  him  before  the  foundation  of  the  world,  that  we  should  ])e  holy  and  un- 
spotted in  his  sight  in  charity.     Ephes.  1 — i. 

I  therefore,  a  prisoner  in  the  Lord,  beseech  you  that  you  walk  worthy  of 
the  vocation  in  which  you  are  called.  *  •  And  be  ye  renewed  in  the  spirit 
of  your  mind,  and  put  on  the  new  man,  who,  according  to  Grod,  is  created  in 


LIFE.  495 

justice,  and  holiness  of  truth.  Ibid.  4 — 1,'  23,  24,  See  whole  Chapter;  also 
Rom.  12—2. 

Be  ye,  therefore,  followers  of  God,  as  most  dear  children:  and  walk  in 
love,  as  Christ  also  hath  loved  us.  *  *  Wherefore  become  not  unwise,  but 
imderstanding  what  is  the  will  of  God.  Ibid.  5 — 1,  2  and  17.  See  whole 
Chapter. 

As  therefore  you  have  received  Jesus  Christ  the  Lord,  walk  ye  in  him. 
Coloss.  2—6. 

Lie  not  one  to  another,  stripping  yourselves  of  the  old  man  with  his  deeds, 
and  putting  on  the  new,  him  who  is  renewed  unto  knowledge,  according  to 
the  image  of  him  who  created  him.  *  *  Put  ye  on,  therefore,  as  the  elect 
of  God,  holy,  and  beloved,  the  bowels  of  mercy,  benignity,  humility,  modesty, 
patience:  bearing  with  one  another,  and  forgiving  one  another,  if  any  have  a 
complaint  against  another:  even  as  the  Lord  hath  forgiven  you,  so  do  you 
also.  *  *  All  whatsoever  you  do  in  word  or  in  work,  do  all  in  the  name  of 
the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  giving  thanks  to  God  and  the  Father  by  him.  Ibid, 
3—9.  10,  12,  13  and  17. 

For  this  is  the  will  of  God,  your  sanctification;  that  you  should  abstain 
from  fornication:  that  every  one  of  you  should  know  how  to  possess  his  vessel 
in  sanctification  and  honour.     1.  Thess.  4 — 3,  4.     See  5 — 14,  and  Rom.  12 — 2. 

For  the  grace  of  God  our  Saviour  hath  appeared  to  all  men,  instructing 
us,  that  renouncing  impiety,  and  worldly  desires,  we  should  live  soberly,  and 
justly,  and  piously  in  this  world.  Titus.  2 — 11.  See  3 — 8;  also  Hebr.  12 — 2; 
1.  Peter.  1—15;  2—21;  3—10,  11,  15,  16,  and  4—8. 

Follow  peace  with  all  men.  and  holiness,  without  which  no  man  shall  see 
God.  Hebr.  12-14.     See  Rom.  12—18. 

Who  is  a  wise  man,  and  endued  with  knowledge  among  you  ?  Let  him 
show,  by  a  good  conversation,  his  w^ork  in  the  meekness  of  wisdom.  James. 
3—13. 

The  Apostle  Peter  exhorts  us  to  refrain  from  all  impurity,  to  obey  superi- 
ors and  to  hear  afflictions  with  patience  in  im,itation  of  Christ.  1.  Peter. 
2—11  to  25. 

What  manner  of  people  ought  you  to  be  in  holy  conversations  and  godli- 
ness, waiting  for,  and  hastening  unto  the  coming  of  the  day  of  the  Lord  ?  *  * 
Wlieref ore,  dearly  beloved,  waiting  for  these  things,  be  diligent  that  you  may 
be  found  before  him  unspotted  and  blameless  in  peace.  2.  Peter.    3 — 11,  12,  14. 

But  if  he  walk  in  the  light,  as  he  also  is  in  the  light;  we  have  fellowship 
one  towards  another,  and  the  blood  of  Jesus  Christ  his  Son  cleanseth  us  from 
all  sin.     1,  John.  1—7.     See  2.  Peter.  1—5. 

He  that  saith  he  abideth  in  him,  ought  himself  also  to  walk,  even  as  he 
walked.     1.  John.  2 — 6. 

We  Must  Live,  not  to  Ourselves,  hut  to  God. 

For  none  of  us  liveth  to  himself:  and  no  man  dieth  to  himself.  For, 
whether  we  live,  we  hve  to  the  Lord;  or  whether  we  die,  we  die  to  the  Lord. 
Therefore,  whether  we  live,  or  whether  we  die,  we  are  the  Lord's.  Rom. 
14-7,  8. 

And  Christ  died  for  all;  that  they  also,  who  live,  may  not  now  live  to 
themselves  but  to  him,  who  died  for  them,  and  rose  again.    2.  Cor.  5 — 15. 

And  I  live,  now  not  I;  but  Christ  liveth  in  me.     And  that  I  live  now  in 


496  LIFE. 

the  flesh:  I  Uve  in  the  faith  of  the  Son  of  God,  who  loved  me,  and  delivered 
himself  for  me.     Galat.  2—20.  See  1.  Peter.  4—2. 

For  Grod  hath  not  appointed  us  to  wrath,  but  to  the  purchasing  of  salva- 
tion by  oiir  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  died  for  us;  that  whether  we  wake  or 
sleep,  we  may  live  together  with  him.    1.  Thess.  5—10. 

Aviendment  of  Life. 

For  as  it  was  your  mind  to  go  astray  from  God;  so  when  you  return  again, 
you  shall  seek  him  ten  times  as  much.     Baruch.  4 — 28. 

As  you  have  yielded  your  members  to  serve  imcleanness  and  iniquity  un- 
to iniquity:  so  now  yield  your  members  to  serve  justice,  unto  sanctification. 
Rom.  6—19.     See  whole  Chapter. 

A  Long  Life  Promised  to  them  who  Keep  the  Comviandments. 

Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mother,  that  thou  mayst  be  long-lived  upon 
the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  will  give  thee.  Exod.  20—12.  See  Deut. 
5—16;  EccU.  3—6;  Matth.  15—4;  Mark.  7—10,  and  Ephes.  6—2. 

Keep  my  laws  and  my  judgments,  which  if  a  man  do,  he  shall  live  in 
them.  Levit.  18—5.  See  25—18;  also  Deut.  6—17;  Ezech.  20—11;  Rom. 
10—5,  and  Galat.  3—12. 

Thou  shalt  have  a  just  and  a  true  weight;  and  thy  bushel  shall  be  equal 
and  true;  that  thou  mayst  live  a  long  time  upon  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy 
God  shall  give  thee.     Deut.  25 — 15. 

Tlie  Lord  said  to  Solomon:  If  thou  wilt  walk  in  my  ways,  and  keep  my 
precepts  and  my  commandments,  as  thy  father  walked,  I  will  lengthen  thy 
days.     3.  Kings.  3—14.     See.  Prov.  3—2. 

I  will  fill  him  with  length  of  days.  Psalm.  90—16.  See  Prov.  9—11;  also 
Chapter  3. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  shall  prolong  days:  and  the  years  of  the  wicked  shall 
be  shortened.     Prov.  10—27.    See  Psahn  33—13  tol5;  also  1.  Peter.  3—10,  11. 

The  fruit  of  the  just  man  is  a  tree  of  Ufe.  Prov.  11 — 30.  See  Luke. 
10—28. 

He  that  hateth  covetousness,  shall  prolong  his  days.    Prov.  38 — 16. 

If  thou  wilt  enter  into  life,  ke6p  the  commandments.     Matth.  19 — 17. 

Amen  I  say  to  j'ou.  there  is  no  man  that  hath  left  house,  or  parents,  or 
brethren,  or  \vife,  or  children,  for  the  kingdom  of  God's  sake,  who  shall  not 
receive  much  more  in  this  present  time,  and  in  the  world  to  come,  life  ever- 
lasting.    Luke.  18—29,30.     See  John.  10—28. 

That  whosoever  believeth  in  him  may  not  perish,  but  may  have  life  ever- 
lasting. John.  3—15.  See  verse  36;  4—14;  5—24;  6-40  and  55;  11—25,  26; 
17—2,  3;  20—31;  and  1.  John.  5—13  and  20. 

For  the  bread  of  God  (which  is  Christ) — giveth  life  to  the  world.  John. 
6—33. 

He  that  loveth  his  Ufe  shall  lose  it:  and  he  that  hateth  his  life  m  this 
world,  keepeth  it  unto  life  everlasting.     Ibid.  12 — 25. 

But  now  being  made  free  from  sin,  and  become  servants  to  Gkxi.you  have 
your  fruit  unto  sanctification,  and  the  end  everlasting  life.  Rom.  6 — 22. 

Hearken,  my  dearest  brethren:  hath  not  God  chosen  the  poor  of  this 
world,  rich  in  faith,  and  heirs  of  the  kingdom  which  God  hath  promised  to 


LIFE.  497 

them  that  love  him  ?  James.  2—5.  See  1.  Peter.  5 — 4;  1,  John.  2 — 35;andJude 
1—31. 

Life  Eternal,  the  Fruit  of  Grace,  and  the  Reward  of  Merit. 

All  mercy  shall  make  a  place  for  every  man,  according  to  the  merit  of  his 
works.     Eccli.  16—15. 

Your  reward  is  very  great  in  heaven.  Matth.  5 — 12.     See  Luke.  6 — 25. 

And  every  one  that  hath  left  house,  or  brethi-en,  or  sisters,  or  father,  or 
mother,  or  wife,  or  children,  or  lands  for  my  name's  sake,  shall  receive  a 
hundred-fold,  and  shall  possess  life  everlasting.  Matth.  19 — 29.  See  Mark. 
10-29,  30. 

And  when  he  had  agreed  with  the  labourers  for  a  penny  a  day,  he  sent 
them  into  his  vineyard.  Matth.  20—2.  For  the  parable  of  the  ten  talents, 
see  25 — 14. 

Well  done,  thou  good  and  faithful  servant;  because  thou  hast  been  faith- 
ful over  a  few  things,  I  wiU  set  thee  cJver  many  things:  enter  thou  into  the 
joy  of  thy  lord.     Ibid.  25—21. 

Then  shall  the  king  say  to  them  that  shall  be  on  his  right  hand:  Come, 
ye  blessed  of  my  Father,  possess  the  kingdom  prepared  for  you  from  the  foun- 
dation of  the  world.  For  I  was  hungry,  and  you  gave  me  to  eat:  I  was  thirsty, 
and  you  gave  me  to  drink:  I  was  a  stranger, and  you  took  me  in;  naked,  and 
you  clothed  me;  sick,  and  you  visited  me:  I  was  in  prison,  and  you  came  to 
me.     Ibid.  25—34  to  36.     See  10-42;  16—27,  and  Mark.  9—40. 

The  labourer  is  worthy  of  his  hire.  Luke.  10 — 7.  See  Psalm.  61 — 13,and 
1.  Tim.  5—18. 

Now  to  him  that  worketh,  the  reward  is  not  reckoned  according  to  grace, 
but  according  to  debt.     Rom.  4 — 4.     See  2—6. 

For  the  wages  of  sin,  is  death.  But  the  grace  of  God,  everlasting  life,  in 
Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.     Ibid.  6 — :a3. 

And  every  man  shall  receive  his  own  reward  according  to  his  own  la- 
bour.    1.  Cor.  3-8. 

That  you  may  walk  worthy  of  God,  in  all  things  pleasing;  being  fruitful 
in  every  good  work,  and  increasing  in  the  knowledge  of  God.     Coloss.  1 — 10, 

For  an  example  of  the  just  judgment  of  God,  that  you  may  be  counted 
worthy  of  the  kingdom  of  God,  for  which  also  you  suffer.     2.  Thess.  1—5. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  endureth  temptation:  for  when  he  hath  been 
proved,  he  shall  receive  the  crown  of  life,  which  God  hath  promised  to  them 
that  love  him.    James.  1 — 12. 

The  Recollection  of  Life  Past  is  Useful. 

Moses  said  to  the  people  of  Israel:  Remember  that  thou  also  didst  serve 
in  Egypt:  and  the  Lord  thy  God  brought  thee  out  from  thence  with  a  strong 
hand,  and  a  stretched-out  arm.     Deut.  5—15. 

And  thou  shalt  remember  that  thou  wast  a  servant  in  Egypt:  and  thou 
shalt  keep  and  do  the  things  that  are  commanded.     Ibid.  16—12. 

And  you  shall  remember  your  wicked  ways,  and  your  doings  that  were 
not  good:  and  your  iniquities  and  your  wicked  deeds  shall  displease  you. 
Ezech.  36—31.  See  John.  4—29;  Acts.  22—4;  26—10;  Rom.  6—17;  1.  Cor. 
15—9,  and  Galat.  1—13. 


498  LIFE. 

But  then,  indeed,  not  knowing  God,  you  served  them  who  by  nature  are 
no  gods.  But  now,  after  that  you  have  known  God,  or  rather  are  known  of 
Ood,  do  not  return  to  your  former  evil  ways,  but  rather  give  thanks  to  God. 
Oalat.  4—8,  9.     See  Ephes.  2—1  to  3,  11,  12. 

For  you  were  lieretofore  dai'kness,  but  now  Ught  in  the  Lord.  Walk  ye 
as  children  of  the  hght:  for  the  fruit  of  the  light  is  in  all  goodness,  and  jus- 
tice, and  truth.  Ephes.  5—8,  9.  See  Coloss.  1—21:  Titus.  3—3,  and  1.  Peter, 
2^10. 

For  you  were  as  sheep  going  astray:  but  you  are  now  converted  to  the 
pastor  and  bishop  of  your  souls.     1.  Peter.  2 — 85.     See  4—3. 

Brevity  and  Vanity  of  Human  Life. 

The  Lord  said  to  Adam:  In  the  sweat  of  thy  face  shalt  thou  eat  bread  till 
thou  return  to  the  earth,  out  of  which  thou  wast  taken:  for  dust  thou  art, and 
into  dust  thou  shalt  return.     G«n.  3 — 19. 

We  all  die;  and  like  waters  that  return  no  more,  we  fall  down  into  the 
earth:  neither  will  God  have  a  soul  to  perish,  but  recalleth,  meaning  that  he 
that  is  cast  off  should  not  altogether  jjerish.     2.  Kings.  14 — 14. 

For  we  are  sojourners  before  thee,  and  strangers,  as  u^ere  all  our  fathers. 
Our  days  upon  earth  are  as  a  shadow;  and  there  is  no  stay.     1.  Paral.  29 — 15. 

Fear  not,  my  son:  we  lead  indeed  a  poor  Ufe;  but  we  shall  have  many 
good  things  if  we  fear  God,  and  depart  from  all  sin,  and  do  that  which  is  good. 
Tob.  4—23. 

Why  is  light  given  to  him  that  is  in  misery,  and  life  to  them  that  are  in 
bitterness  of  soul  ?    Job.  3—20. 

Tlie  Ufe  of  man  upon  earth  is  a  warfare,  and  his  days  are  like  the  days  of 
a  hireling.  *  *  My  days  have  passed  more  swiftly  than  the  web  is  cut  by 
the  weaver,  and  are  consumed  without  any  hope.  Remember  that  my  life  is 
but  wind,  and  my  eyes  shall  not  return  to  see  good  things.  Ibid.  7—1,  6.  7. 
See  whole  Chapter. 

For  we  are  but  of  yesterday,  and  are  ignorant  that  our  days  upon  earth 
are  but  a  shadow.     Ibid.  8—9. 

Although  I  should  be  simple,  even  this  my  soul  shall  be  ignorant  of,  and 
I  shall  be  wearj'  of  my  life.     Ibid.  9 — 21.     See  verses  25,  26. 

And  if  I  be  wicked,  wo  mito  me:  and  if  just,  I  shall  not  lift  up  my  head,be- 
ing  filled  with  affliction  and  misery.     Ibid.  10 — 15.     See  verses  I  and  20. 

Who  am  to  be  consumed  as  rottenness,  and  as  a  garment  that  is  moth- 
eaten.     Ibid.  13—28.     See  verse  12. 

Man  born  of  a  woman,  living  for  a  short  time,  is  filled  with  many  miser- 
ies. Wlio  Cometh  forth  like  a  flower.and  is  destroyed, and  fleeth  as  a  shadow, 
and  never  continueth  in  the  same  state.  *  *  The  days  of  man  are  short, 
and  the  number  of  his  months  is  wirh  thee;  thou  hast  appointed  his  bounds 
which  cannot  be  passed.     Ibid.  14 — 1,  2  and  5.    See  16—23;  and  17 — 1  and  11. 

Behold,  thou  (O  Lord),  hast  made  my  days  measurable:  and  my  substance 
is  as  nothing  before  thee.  And  indeed  all  things  are  vanity,  every  man  liv- 
ing.   Surely  man  pa.sseth  as  an  image.     Psalm.  38 — 6,  7. 

For  all  our  days  are  spent;  and  in  thy  wrath  we  have  fainted  away.  Our 
years  shall  be  considered  as  a  spider.    Psalm.     89 — 9.     See  whole  Psalm. 

For  my  days  are  vanished  like  smoke,  and  my  bones  are  grown  dry  like 
fuel  for  the  fire.  *  *  My  days  have  declined  like  a  shadow,  and  I  am  with- 
ered like  grass.    Psalm.  101 — i  and  12.    See  verse  24. 


LIFE.  499 

Man's  days  are  as  grass,  as  the  flower  of  the  field  so  shall  he  floui-ish. 
Psalm,  103—15.     See  verses  14  and  16. 

I  am  taken  away  like  the  shadow  when  it  dechneth;  and  I  am  shaken  off 
as  locusts.     Psalm.  108 — 23 

Man  is  like  to  vanity:  his  days  pass  away  like  a  shadow.     Psalm.  143  -4. 

Boast  not  for  to-morrow:  for  thou  knowest  not  what  the  day  to  come  may 
bring  forth.     Prov.  37 — 1. 

AH  his  (mails)  days  are  full  of  sorrows  and  miseries:  even  in  the  night  he 
doth  not  rest  in  mind:  and  is  not  this  vanity  ?  Eccles.  3 — 33. 

I  have  seen  the  trouble,  which  God  hath  given  the  sons  of  men,  to  be  ex- 
ercised in  it.     Ibid.  8 — 10. 

"What  needeth  a  man  to  seek  things  that  are  above  him,  whereas  he  know- 
«th  not,  what  is  profitable  for  him  in  his  life,  in  all  the  days  of  his  pilgrimage, 
and  the  time  that  laasseth  like  a  shadow  ?  or  who  can  tell  him  what  shall  be 
after  him  under  the  sun  ?    Ibid.  7 — 1. 

There  is  no  man  that  liveth  always,  or  that  hopeth  for  this.  Ibid.  9 — 4. 
;See  verse  13. 

For  our  time  is  as  the  passing  of  a  shadow;  and  there  is  no  going  back  of 
our  end:  for  it  is  fast  sealed,  and  no  man  returneth.  Wisdom.  3 — 5.  See  pre- 
ceding verses;  also  15 — 9,  10. 

All  those  things  are  passed  away  like  a  shadow,  and  like  a  post  that  run- 
neth on.     Ibid.  5 — 9.     See  following  verses. 

All  flesh  shall  fade  as  grass,  and  as  the  leaf  that  springeth  out  on  a  green 
tree.    Ecch.  14—8.     See  17-31. 

The  number  of  the  days  of  men  at  the  most  are  a  hundred  years;  as  a 
drop  of  water  of  the  sea  are  they  esteemed:  and  as  a  pebble  of  the  sand,  so 
are  a  few  years,  compared  to  eternity.  Ibid.  18 — 8.  See  40 — 6;  also  Psalm. 
89—10. 

O  death,  how  bitter  is  the  remembrance  of  thee  to  a  man  that  hath  peace 
in  his  possessions.     Ibid.  41 — 1.    See  following  verses. 

The  voice  of  one,  saying:  Cry.  And  I  said:  What  shall  I  cry  ?  All  flesh  is 
grass,  and  all  the  glory  thereof  as  the  flower  of  the  field.  Isa.  40 — 6.  See 
1.  Peter.  1—34. 

And  he  (the  rich  man)  said:  This  will  I  do:  I  will  pull  down  my  barns,  and 
will  build  greater:  and  into  them  will  I  gather  all  things  that  are  grown  to 
me,  and  my  goods.  And  I  will  say  to  my  soul:  Soul,  thou  hast  much  goods 
laid  up  for  many  years,  take  thy  rest,  eat,  drink,  make  good  cheer.  But  God 
said  to  him:  Thou  fool,  this  night  do  they  require  thy  soul  of  thee:  and  whose 
shall  those  things  be,  which  thou  hast  provided?  Luke.  13 — 18  to  30.  See 
Ecch.  11—19,  30,  and  3.  Cor.  4—17. 

For  here  we  have  no  permanent  city:  but  we  seek  one  to  come.  Hebr. 
13—14. 

But  let  the  brother  of  low  condition  glory  in  his  exaltation:  but  the  rich, 
in  his  being  low,  because  as  the  flower  of  the  grass,  he  shall  pass  away.  James. 
1—9,  10. 

Wliereas  you  know  not  what  shall  be  on  the  morrow.  For  what  is  your 
life  ?  it  is  a  vapour  which  appeareth  for  a  little  while,  and  afterwards  shall 
vanish  away.  Ibid.  4 — 14,  15. 

Life  to  be  Given  for  our  Brethren. 

When  Judith  returned  to  Bethulia  loith  the  head  of  Holofe^mes.  Ozias  the 


500  LIGHT. 

prince  of  the  people  of  Israel,  said  to  her:  Blessed  art  thou,  O  daughter,  by 
the  Lord  the  most  high  God,  above  all  women  upon  the  earth,  *  *  For  that 
thou  hast  not  spared  thy  life,  by  reason  of  the  distress  and  tribulation  of  thy 
people;  but  hast  prevented  our  ruin  in  the  presence  of  our  God.  Judith. 
13—23  and  25. 

In  order  to  secure  a  reversal  of  the  decree  commanding  the  massacre  of 
the  Jews,  Esther,  at  the  peril  of  Iter  life,  went,  uncalled,  to  king  Assuerus. 
Esther.  Chapter  4. 

Greater  love  than  this  no  man  hath,  that  a  man  lay  down  his  Ufe  for  his 
friends.    John.  15 — 13.     See  10—11  and  15. 

In  this  we  have  known  the  charity  of  God,  because  he  hath  laid  down  his 
life  for  us:  and  we  ought  to  lay  down  our  Uves  for  the  brethren.  1.  John. 
3—16. 

LIGHT. 

Ood,  Light  Incomprehensible. 

In  his  hands  he  hideth  the  hght,  and  commandeth  it  to  come  again.  He 
showeth  his  friend  concerning  it,  that  it  is  his  possession,  and  that  he  may 
come  up  to  it.    Job.  36-  32,  33. 

Thou — art  clothed  with  hght  as  with  a  garment.     Psalm.  103 — 2. 

I  am  the  hght  of  the  world.     John.  8 — 12. 

The  Blessed  and  only  Mighty,  the  King  of  kmgs,  and  Lord  of  lords:  who 
only  hath  immortality,  and  inhabiteth  light  inaccessible,  whom  no  man  hath 
seen,  nor  can  see;  to  whom  be  honour  and  empire  everlasting.  Amen. 
1.  Tim.   6—15,  16. 

God  is  hght;— and— in  him  there  is  no  darkness.  1.  John.  1—5.  See 
John.  8—12. 

The  Light  of  Grace  Illumines  the  Intellect. 

Many  say:  Who  showeth  us  good  things?  The  light  of  thy  countenance, 
O  Lord,  is  signed  upon  us.     Psalm.  4 — 6,  7. 

To  the  righteous  a  light  is  risen  up  in  darkness.     Psalm.  Ill — 4. 

The  people  that  walked  in  darkness,  have  seen  a  great  hght:  to  them  that 
dwelt  hi  the  region  of  the  shadow  of  death,  light  is  risen.  Isa.  9—2.  See 
60—19,  20. 

And  I  have  given  thee  for  a  covenant  of  the  people,  for  a  light  of  the 
Gentiles:  that  thou  mightest  open  the  eyes  of  the  blind,  and  bring  forth  the 
prisoner  out  of  the  prison,  and  them  that  sit  in  darkness  out  of  the  prison 
house.     Ibid.  42—6,  7. 

Behold,  I  have  given  thee  to  be  the  light  of  the  Gentiles,  that  thou  mayst 
be  my  salvation  even  to  the  farthest  part  of  the  earth.  Ibid.  49 — 6. 

Who  is  there  among  you  that  feareth  the  Lord,  that  heareth  the  voice  of 
his  servant,  that  hath  walked  in  darkness,  and  hath  no  light  ?  let  him  hope  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord,  and  lean  upon  his  God.     Ibid.  50—10. 

Arise,  be  enUghtened,  O  Jerusalem:  for  thy  light  is  come,  and  the  glory 
of  the  Lord  is  risen  upon  thee.     Ibid.  60 — 1. 

Rejoice  not,  thou  my  enemy,  over  me,  because  I  am  fallen:  I  shall  arise, 
when  I  sit  in  darkness,  the  Lord  is  my  light.    Micheas.  7 — 8. 


LIGHT.  501 

The  land  of  Zabulon  and  the  land  of  Nephthaliin,  the  way  of  the  sea 
beyond  the  Jordan,  Galilee  of  the  Gentiles:  the  people  that  sat  in  the  dark- 
ness, saw  great  light:  and  to  them  that  sat  in  the  region  of  the  shadow  of 
death,  light  is  sprung  up.     Matth.  4 — 15,  16. 

That  was  the  true  light,  which  enlighteneth  every  man  that  cometh  into 
this  world.     John.  1 — 9. 

Rise  thou  that  sleepest,  and  arise  from  the  dead,  and  Christ  will  enlighten 
thee.     Ephes.  5 — 14. 

Light  is  risen  to  the  just,  and  joy  to  the  right  of  heart.     Psalm,  96 — 11. 

O  house  of  Jacob,  come  ye,  and  let  us  walk  in  the  light  of  the  Lord.  Isa. 
2—5. 

And  the  Gentiles  shall  walk  in  thy  light,  and  kings  in  the  brightness  of 
thy  rising.     Ibid.   60—3. 

As  long  as  I  am  in  the  world,  I  am  the  light  of  the  world.     John.  9 — 5. 

Walk  whilst  you  have  the  light,  that  the  darkness  overtake  you  not:  and 
he  that  walketh  in  darkness  knoweth  not  whither  he  goeth.  Whilst  you  have 
the  light,  believe  in  the  hght,  that  you  may  be  the  children  of  light.  Ibid. 
12—35,  36. 

For  you  were  heretofore  darkness,  but  now  light  in  the  Lord.  Walk  ye 
as  children  of  the  light:  for  the  fruit  of  the  light  is  in  all  goodness,  and  jus- 
tice, and  truth.     Ephes.  5 — 8,  9. 

But  you,  brethren,  are  not  in  darkness,  that  that  day  should  overtake  you 
as  a  thief:  for  all  you  are  the  children  of  light,  and  children  of  the  day:  we 
are  not  of  the  night,  nor  of  darkness.  Therefore  let  us  not  sleep,  as  others  do: 
but  let  us  watch,  and  be  sober.     1.  Thess.  5 — 4  to  6. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  fellowship  with  him,  and  walk  in  darkness,  we  lie, 
and  do  not  the  truth.  But  if  we  walk  in  the  light,  as  he  also  is  in  the  hght; 
we  have  fellowship  one  towards  another.     1.  John.  1 — 6,  7. 

Again  a  new  commandment  I  write  to  you,  which  thing  is  true  both  in 
him  and  in  you:  because  the  darkness  is  past,  and  the  true  light  now  shineth. 
He  that  saith  he  is  in  the  light,  and  hatetli  his  brother,  is  in  darkness  even 
until  now.  He  that  loveth  his  brother  abideth  in  the  light,  and  there  is  no 
scandal  in  him.     Ibid.  2 — 8  to  10. 

The  Light  of  Grace,  Hateful  to  the  Wicked, 

They  have  been  rebellious  to  the  light.    Job.  24 — 13. 

From  the  wicked  their  light  shall  be  taken  away.     Ibid.  38 — 15. 

And  this  is  the  judgment;  because  the  light  is  come  into  the  world,  and 
men  loved  darkness, rather  than  the  light:  for  their  works  were  evil  for  every 
one  that  doeth  evil,  hateth  the  light,  and  cometh  not  to  the  light,  that  his 
works  may  not  be  reproved.     John.  3 — 19,20. 

Natural  Light. 

And  Tobias  said:  What  manner  of  joy  shall  be  to  me,  who  sit  in  darkness, 
•  and  see  not  the  light  out  of  heaven  ?    Tob.  5 — 12. 

The  light  of  the  eyes  rejoiceth  the  soul.     Prov.  15 — 30. 
The  light  is  sweet,  and  it  is  delightful  for  the  eyes  to  see  the  sun.     Eccles, 
11—7. 

32 


502  LIGHT. 

I  am  the  Lord,  and  there  is  none  else:  I  form  the  light,  and  create  dark- 
ness.    I  make  peace  and  create  evil.     Isa.  45 — 6,  7. 

Note— Crea/e  evil,  etc.  The  evils  of  afflictions  and  punishments,  but  not 
the  evil  of  sin. 

The  Light  of  Example. 

You  are  the  hght  of  the  world.  *  *  Let  your  Ught  so  shine  before  men, 
that  they  may  see  your  good  works.and  glorify  your  Father  who  is  in  heaven. 
Matth.  5—14  and  16. 

But  he  that  doeth  truth,  cometh  to  the  light,  that  his  works  may  be  made 
manifest,  because  they  are  done  in  God.    John.  3 — 31. 

He  (John)  was  a  burning  and  a  shining  lamp.     Ibid.  5-35. 

Render  no  man  evil  for  evil:  provide  things  good  not  only  in  the  sight  of 
God,  but  also  in  the  sight  of  aU  men.     Rom.  12 — 17. 

That  you  may  be  blameless,  and  sincere  children  of  God,  without  reproof, 
in  the  midst  of  a  depraved  and  perverse  generation;  among  whom  you  shine 
as  hghts  in  the  world,  holding  forth  the  word  of  life  to  my  glory  in  the  day 
of  Christ.     Philip.  2-15,  16. 

Let  your  modesty  be  known  to  all  men.     Ibid.  4 — 5. 

Walk  with  wisdom  towards  those  who  are  without;  redeeming  the  tinae. 
Coloss.  4—5. 

In  all  things  show  thyself  an  example  of  good  works,  in  doctrine,  in  in- 
tegrity, in  gravity,  sound  speech,  vmblameable:  that  he,  who  is  on  the  contra- 
ry part  may  be  afraid,  having  no  evil  to  say  of  us.     Titus.  2 — 7. 

Having  your  conversation  good  among  the  Gentiles;  that  whereas  they 
speak  against  you  as  evil  doers,  considering  you  by  your  good  works,  they 
may  glorify  God  in  the  day  of  visitation.     1.  Peter.  2 — 12. 

Christ,  the  Light. 

The  people  that  walked  in  darkness,  have  seen  a  great  light:  to  them  that 
dwelt  in  the  region  of  the  shadow  of  death,  light  is  risen.     Isa.  9—2. 

I  the  Lord  have  called  thee  in  justice,  and  taken  thee  b^^  the  hand,  and 
preserved  thee.  And  I  have  given  thee  for  a  covenant  of  the  people,  for  a 
light  of  the  Gentiles:  that  thou  mightest  open  the  eyes  of  the  blind,  and  bring 
forth  the  prisoner  out  of  the  prison,  and  them  that  sit  in  darkness  out  of  the 
prison  house.     Ibid.  42—6,  7. 

Behold,  I  have  given  tliee  to  be  the  Ught  of  the  Gentiles,  that  thou  mayst 
be  my  salvation  even  to  the  farthest  part  of  the  earth.  Ibid.  49—6.  See  Acts. 
13-47. 

Arise,  be  enUghtened,  O  Jerusalem:  for  thy  light  is  come,  and  the  glory 
of  the  Lord  is  risen  upon  thee.  *  *  And  the  Gentiles  shall  walk  in  th  y 
light,  and  kings  in  the  brightness  of  thy  rising.  *  *  Thou  shalt  no  more 
have  the  sun  for  thy  light  by  day,  neither  shall  tlie  brightness  of  the  moon  en- 
lighten thee:  but  the  Lord  shall  be  unto  thee  for  an  everlasting  light,  and  thy 
God  for  thy  glory.  Thy  sun  shall  go  down  no  more,  and  thy  moon  shall  not 
decrease:  for  the  Lord  shall  be  unto  thee  for  an  everlasting  Ught,  and  the 
days  of  thy  mourning  shaU  be  ended.     Lsa.     60—1,  3,  19,  20. 

In  him  was  Ufe;  and  the  Ufe  was  the  Ught  of  men:  and  the  light  shineth 
in  darkness;  and  the  darkness  did  not  comprehend  it.    John.  1 — 4,  5. 


LIMBO.  503 

And  again  Jesus  spoke  to  them  (the  Scribes  and  Pharisees),  saying:  I  am 
the  Ught  of  the  world :  he  that  f olloweth  me,  walketh  not  in  darkness,  but 
shall  have  the  Hght  of  life.     Ibid.  8—12. 

As  long  as  I  am  in  the  world,  I  am  the  light  of  the  world.     Ibid.  9 — 5. 

Jesus  said  to  the  multitude:  Whilst  you  have  the  light,  believe  in  the 
light,  that  you  may  be  the  children  of  light.  *  *  I  the  light  am  come  into 
the  world;  that  whosoever  believeth  in  me  may  not  remain  in  darkness.  Ibid. 
12—36  and  46. 

And  this  is  the  declaration  which  we  have  heard  from  him,  and  declare 
nnto  you:  That  God  is  light;  and  that  in  him  there  is  no  darkness.  1.  John. 
1—5. 

Again  a  new  commandment  I  write  to  you,  which  thing  is  true  both  in 
Mm  and  in  you:  because  the  darkness  is  past,  and  the  true  light  now  shineth. 
Ibid.  3-8. 

•  Christians  are  a  Light. 

But  the  path  of  the  just,  as  a  shining  light,  goeth  forwards,  and  increaseth 
even  to  perfect  day.  The  way  of  the  wicked  is  darksome:  they  know  not 
where  they  fall.     Prov.  4—18.  19. 

For  Sion's  sake  I  will  not  hold  my  peace,  and  for  the  sake  of  Jerusalem  I 
will  not  rest,  till  her  just  One  come  forth  as  brightness,  and  her  Saviour  be 
lighted  as  a  lamp.     Isa.  62 — 1. 

You  are  the  light  of  the  world.  A  city  that  is  set  on  a  mountain  cannot 
be  hid.     Matth.  5—14.     See  Rom.  2—19. 

And  do  ye  all  things  without  murmurings  and  hesitations:  that  you,  may 
be  blameless,  and  sincere  children  of  God,  without  reproof,  in  the  midst  of  a 
depraved  and  perverse  generation;  among  whom  you  shine  as  lights  in  the 
world.     Philip.  2—14,  15. 

LIMBO. 

And  decaying  he  died  in  a  good  old  age,  and  having  lived  a  long  time, 
and  being  full  of  days:  and  was  gathered  to  his  people.     Gen.  25—8. 

And  the  years  of  Ismael's  life  were  a  hundred  and  thirty-seven,  and  de- 
caying he  died,  and  was  gathered  unto  his  people.  Ibid.  25 — 17.  See  44—29, 
and  37—35. 

His  brother  is  dead,  and  he  {Benjamin)  is  left  alone  ^  if  any  mischief  befall 
him  in  the  land  to  which  you  go,  you  will  bring  down  my  grey  hairs  with 
sorrow  to  hell.     Ibid.  42—38. 

Let  Aaron,  saith  he  (the  Lord),  go  to  his  people:  for  he  shall  not  go  into 
the  land  which  I  have  given  the  children  of  Israel,  because  he  was  incredulous 
to  my  words,  at  the  waters  of  contradiction.     Num.  20—24.     See  27 — 13. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  saying:  Revenge  first  the  children  of  Israel 
on  the  Madianites,  and  so  thou  shalt  be  gathered  to  thy  people.     Ibid.  31—1,  2. 

The  Lord  killeth,  and  maketh  alive:  he  bringeth  down  to  hell,  and  bringeth 
back  again.     1.  Kings.  2—6.     See  Tob.  13—2. 

Do  therefore  according  to  thy  wisdom,  and  let  not  his  (JoaVs)  hoary  head 
go  down  to  hell  in  peace.     3.  Kings.  2 — 6. 

If  I  wait,  hell  is  my  house;  and  I  have  made  my  bed  in  darkness.  Job. 
17—13. 


504  LONGANIMITY. 

Hell  is  naked  before  him,  and  there  is  no  covering  for  destruction.  Ibid. 
26—6. 

Therefore  my  heart  hath  been  glad,  and  my  tongue  hath  rejoiced:  more- 
over my  flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope.  Because  thou  wilt  not  leave  my  soul  in 
hell;  nor  wilt  thou  give  thy  holy  one  to  see  corruption.     Psalm.  15—9,  10. 

Hell  and  destruction  are  before  the  Lord:  how  much  more  the  hearts  of 
the  children  of  men  ?    Pro  v.  15 — 11. 

I  will  penetrate  to  all  the  lower  parts  of  the  earth:  and  will  behold  aU 
that  sleep,  and  will  enlighten  ail  that  hope  in  the  Lord.  Eccli.  24 — 45.  See 
41—7. 

Tlierefore  hath  hell  enlarged  her  soul,  and  opened  her  mouth  without  any 
bounds:  and  their  strong  ones,  and  their  people,  and  their  high  and  glorious 
ones  shall  go  down  into  it.     Isa.  5 — 14. 

The  most  mighty  among  the  strong  ones  shaU  speak  to  him  from  the 
midst  of  hell;  they  that  went  down  with  his  helpers,  and  slept  uncircumcised, 
slain  by  the  sword.     Ezech.  32—21.  « 

I  will  deliver  them  out  of  the  hand  of  death:  I  will  redeem  them  from 
death:  O  death,  I  will  be  thy  death;  O  hell,  I  will  be  thy  bite:  comfort  is  hid- 
den from  my  eyes.    Osee.  13 — 14. 

Thou  also  by  the  blood  of  thy  testament  hast  sent  forth  thy  prisoners  out 
of  the  pit,  wherein  is  no  water.  Zach.  9—11.  See  Acts.  2 — 27  and  81;  Ibid. 
13—35,  and  Psahn.  15-10. 

To  enlighten  them  that  sit  in  darkness,  and  in  the  shadow  of  death. 
Luke.  1—79. 

And  it  came  to  pass  that  the  beggar  died,  and  he  was  carried  by  the 
Angels  into  Abraham's  bosom.     Ibid,  16 — 22.    . 

Blotting  out  the  hand-writting  of  the  decree  which  was  against  us,  which 
was  contrary  to  us,  and  the  same  he  took  out  of  the  way,  fastening  it  to  the 
cross:  and  divesting  principaUties  and  powers  he  made  a  show  of  them  con- 
fidently, triumphmg  openly  over  them  in  himself.     Coloss.  2 — 14,  15. 

Forasmuch  then  as  the  children  were  partakers  of  flesh  and  blood,  he  also 
himself  in  like  manner  partook  of  the  same:  that,  through  death,  he  might 
destroy  him  who  had  the  empire  of  death,  that  is  to  say,  the  devil;  and  might 
deliver  them,  who,  through  the  fear  of  death,  were  all  their  life-time  subject 
to  slavery.    Hebr.  2 — 14,  15. 

Because  Christ  also  died  once  for  our  sins,  the  just  for  the  unjust,  that  he 
might  offer  us  to  God*  being  put  to  death,  indeed,  in  the  flesh,  but  brought  to 
life  by  the  Spirit.  In  which  also  he  came  and  preached  to  those  spirits  who 
were  in  prison:  who  in  time  past  had  been  incredulous,  when  they  waited  for 
the  patience  of  God  in  the  days  of  Noe,  when  the  ark  was  a  building.  1.  Peter. 
3—18  to  20. 

And  from  Jesus  Clirist,  who  is  the  faithful  witness,  the  first  begotten  of 
the  dead.  *  *  I  am  the  first  and  the  last,  and  alive,  and  was  dead:  and 
behold,  I  am  living  for  ever  and  ever,  and  have  the  keys  of  death  and  of  hell. 
ApocaL  1—5,  17,  18.    See  Hebr.  10—19,  and  11—89,  40. 

LONGANIMITY. 
(See  Hope,  and  Patience.) 


LORD.  505 

Fruits  of  Divine  Longanimity. 

Neither  will  God  have  a  soul  to  perish,  but  recalleth,  meaning  that  he 
that  is  cast  off  should  not  altogether  perish.     2.  Kings.  14—14. 

But  thou  hast  mercy  upon  all,  because  thou  canst  do  all  things,  and  over- 
lookest  the  sins  of  men  for  the  sake  of  repentance.     Wisdom.  11 — 24. 

The  most  High  is  a  patient  rewarder.     Eccli.  5 — 4. 

Therefore  the  Lord  wafteth  that  he  may  have  mercy  on  you:  and  there- 
fore shall  he  be  exalted,  sparing  you:  because  the  Lord  is  the  God  of  judg- 
ment: blessed  are  all  they  that  wait  for  him.  Isa.  30 — 18.  See  parable  of  the 
fig-tree  in  Luke.  Chap.  13. 

The  Lord  delay eth  not  his  promise,  as  some  imagine;  but  beareth  patiently 
for  your  sake,  not  willing  that  any  should  perish,  but  that  all  should  return  to 
penance.    2.  Peter.  3—9. 

Contempt  of  Divine  Longanimity. 

But  thou,  a  forgiving  God,  gracious,  and  merciful,  long-suffering  and  full 
of  compassion,  didst  not  forsake  them.  And  yet  they  would  not  hear. 
2.  Esdras.  9  -17. 

And  the  word  of  the  Lord  shall  be  to  them:  Command,  command  again, 
command,  command  again;  expect,  expect  again,  expect,  expect  again;  a 
little  there,  a  little  there:  that  they  may  go,  and  fall  backward,  and  be  broken, 
and  snared,  and  taken.     Isa.  28 — 13. 

I  have  always  held  my  peace;  I  have  kept  silence;  I  have  been  patient; 
I  will  speak  now  as  a  woman  in  labour;  I  will  destroy,  and  swallow  up  at 
once.     Ibid.  42 — 14. 

I  have  spread  forth  my  hands  all  the  day  to  an  unbelieving  people,  who 
walk  in  a  way  that  is  not  good,  after  their  own  thoughts.     Ibid.  65 — 2. 

Son  of  man,  what  is  this  proverb  that  you  have  in  the  land  of  Israel? 
saying:  The  days  shall  be  prolonged,  and  every  vision  shall  fail.  *  *  For 
there  shall  be  no  more  any  vain  visions  nor  doubtful  divination  in  the  midst 
of  the  children  of  Israel.  For  I  the  Lord  vdll  speak:  and  what  word  soever  I 
shall  speak,  it  shall  come  to  pass,  and  shall  not  be  prolonged  any  more:  but 
in  your  days,  ye  provoking  house,  I  will  speak  the  word,  and  will  do  it,  saith 
the  Lord  God.     Ezech.  12—22,  24,  25. 

Or  despisest  thou  the  riches  of  his  goodness,  and  patience,  and  long-suf- 
fering ?  knowest  thou  not  that  the  benignity  of  God  leadeth  thee  to  penance  ? 
But  according  to  thy  hardness,  and  impenitent  heart,  thou  treasurest  up  to 
thyself  wrath,  against  the  day  of  wrath,  and  revelation  of  the  just  judgtxxent 
of  God,  who  will  render  to  every  man  according  to  his  works.     Rom.  2 — 4  to  6. 

LOQUACITY. 

(See  Silence,  Woman,  and  Fool.) 

LORD. 

The  Lord  to  be  Imitated. 

Look,  and  make  it  according  to  the  pattern,  that  was  shown  thee  in  the 


606  LORD. 

mount  (py  Christ).     Exod.  25—40.     See  Hebr.  8 — 5,  and  Acts.  7 — 44. 

Follow  the  Lord  your  God,  and  fear  him,  and  keep  his  commandments, 
Deut.  13—4. 

Be  ye  children  of  the  Lord  your  God.     Ibid.  14 — 1. 

And  Elias  coming  to  all  the  people,  said:  How  long  do  you  halt  between 
two  sides?  If  the  Lord  be  God,  follow  him:  but  if  Baal,  then  follow  him. 
3.  Kings.  18—21. 

And  Eliseus  said  to  them:  This  is  not  the  way;  neither  is  this  the  city: 
follow  me,  and  I  will  show  you  the  man  whom  you  seek  (Christ).  4.  Kings. 
6 — 19.     The  name  Eliseus  signifies  my  Ood  and  Savior. 

My  foot  hath  followed  his  steps.  I  have  kept  his  way,  and  have  not  de- 
clined from  it.  I  have  not  departed  from  the  commandments  of  his  hps:  and 
the  words  of  his  mouth  I  have  hid  in  my  bosom.     Job.  23 — 11,  12. 

Draw  me:  we  will  run  after  thee  to  the  odour  of  thy  ointments.  Canticle 
of  Canticles.  1 — 3. 

And  I  am  not  troubled,  following  thee  for  my  pastor.    Jerem.  17 — 16. 

For  he  shall  go  up  that  shall  open  the  way  before  them:  they  shall  divide, 
and  pass  through  the  gate,  and  shaU  come  in  by  it:  and  their  king  shall  pass 
before  them,  and  the  Lord  at  the  head  of  them.     Micheas.  2 — 13. 

Every  one  that  hath  zeal  for  the  law,  and  maintaineth  the  testament,  let 
him  follow  me.     1.  Mach.  2—27. 

And  they  immediately  leavmg  their  nets,  followed  him.     Matth.  4 — 20. 

Master,  I  will  follow  thee  whithersoever  thou  shalt  go.  *  *  Follow 
me,  and  let  the  dead  bury  their  dead.  And  when  he  (Jesus)  entered  into  the 
ship,  his  disciples  followed  him.     Ibid.  8 — 19,  22,  23. 

And  when  Jesus  passed  on  from  thence,  he  saw  a  man  sitting  in  the  cus- 
tom-house, named  Matthew:  and  hesaith  to  him:  Follow  me:  and  he  rose  up, 
and  followed  him.     Ibid.  9 — 9. 

And  he  that  taketh  not  up  his  cross,  and  foUoweth  me,  is  not  worthy  of 
me.    Ibid.  10—38. 

Jesus  said  to  his  disciples:  If  any  man  wiU  come  after  me,  let  him  deny 
himself,  and  take  up  his  cross,  and  follow  me.     Ibid.  16 — 24, 

Go.  sell  what  thou  hast: — and  come,follow  me.  *  *  And  Jesus  said  to 
them:  Amen  I  say  to  you,  that  you,  who  have  followed  me,  in  the  regenera- 
tion, when  the  Son  of  man  shall  sit  on  the  seat  of  his  majesty,  you  also  shall  sit 
on  the  twelve  seats  judging  the  twelve  tribes  of  Israel.  Ibid.    19 — 21  and  28. 

And  Jesus,  having  compassion  on  them  (the  tivo  blind  men),  touched  their 
eyes.     And  immediately  they  received  sight,  and  followed  him.   Ibid.  20 — 84. 

He  that  foUoweth  me,  walketh  not  in  darkness.    John.  8 — 12. 

My  sheep  hear  my  voice:  and  I  know  them,  and  they  follow  me.  Ibid. 
10-27. 

If  any  man  minister  to  me,  let  him  follow  me.    Ibid.  12  —26. 

Be  ye,  therefore,  followers  of  God,  as  most  dear  children.    Ephes.  5 — 1. 

Not  as  though  I  had  already  attained,  or  were  already  perfect:  but  I  fol- 
low after,  if  that  I  may  by  any  means  apprehend  that  in  which  I  am  also  ap- 
prehended by  Christ  Jesus.     Philip.  3 — 12. 

For  unto  this  you  have  been  called :  because  Christ  also  suffered  for  us, 
leaving  you  an  example,  that  you  should  follow  his  steps.    1.  Peter.  2 — 21. 

He  that  saith  he  abideth  in  him,  ought  himself  also  to  walk,  even  as  he 
walked.     1.  John.  2—6. 


LORD.  507 

These  are  they  who  are  not  defiled  with  women:  for  they  are  virgins. 
These  follow  the  lamb  whithersoever  he  goeth.    Apocal.  14 — 4. 

The  Lord   to  he  Sought. 

And  when  thou  shalt  seek  there  the  Lord  thy  God,  thou  shalt  find  him: 
yet  so,  if  thou  seek  him  with  all  thy  heart,  and  all  the  affliction  of  thy  soul. 
Deut.  4—29. 

Give  therefore  your  hearts  and  your  souls,  to  seek  the  Lord  your  God. 
1.  Paral.  23—19. 

The  Lord  is  with  you;  because  you  have  been  with  him.  If  you  seek  him, 
you  shall  find :  but  if  you  forsake  htm,  he  will  forsake  you.  *  *  And  if  any 
one— seek  not  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel,  let  him  die,  whether  little  or  great, 
man  or  woman.     2.  Paral.  15 — 2  and  13. 

The  hand  of  our  God  is  upon  all  them  that  seek  him  in  goodness.  1.  Es- 
dras.   8—22. 

Seek  ye  God,  and  your  soul  shall  live.     Psalm.  68 — 33. 

When  he  slew  them,  then  they  sought  him:  and  they  returned,  and  came 
to  him  early  in  the  morning.     Psalm.  77 — 34. 

Let  the  heart  of  them  rejoice,  that  seek  the  Lord.  Seek  ye  the  Lord,  and 
be  strengthened:  seek  his  face  evermore.     Psalm.  104 — 3,  4. 

I  will  rise,  and  will  go  about  the  city:  in  the  streets  and  the  broad  ways  I 
will  seek  him  whom  my  soul  loveth:  I  sought  him  and  I  found  him  not.  Can- 
ticle of  Canticles.  8 — 2. 

Think  of  the  Lord  in  goodness,  and  seek  him  in  simplicity  of  heart:  for 
he  is  found  by  them  that  tempt  him  not:  and  he  showeth  himself  to  them 
that  have  faith  in  him.     Wisdom.  1—1,  2.     See  6—18,  14. 

The  morning  Cometh,  also  the  night:  if  you  seek,  seek.     Isa.  21—12. 

Seek  ye  the  Lord,  while  he  may  be  found.     Ibid.  55 — 6. 

They  have  sought  me  that  before  asked  not  for  me,  they  have  found  me 
that  sought  me  not.     Ibid.  65 — 1. 

You  shall  seek  me  and  shall  find  me,  when  you  shall  seek  me  with  aU 
your  lieart.    And  I  will  be  found  by  you,  saith  the  Lord.    Jerem.  29 — 13,  14. 

For  as  it  was  your  mind  to  go  astray  from  God;  so  when  you  return 
again,  you  shall  seek  him  ten  times  as  much.     Baruch.  4 — 28. 

Sow  for  yourselves  in  justice,  and  reap  in  the  mouth  of  mercy;  break  up 
your  fallow  ground:  but  the  time  to  seek  the  Lord  is,  when  he  shall  come  that 
shaU  teach  you  justice.     Osee.  10 — 12. 

Seek  ye  me,and  you  shall  live.  *  *  Seek  ye  the  Lord,  and  live:  lest  the 
house  of  Joseph  be  burnt  with  fii'e,andit  shall  devour,  and  there  shall  be  none 
to  quench  Bethel.  *  *  Seek  ye  good,  and  not  evil,  that  you  may  live:  and 
the  Lord,  the  God  of  hosts  will  be  with  you,  as  you  have  said.  Amos.  5 — 4, 
6,  14. 

Seek  the  Lord,  all  ye  meek  of  the  earth,  you  that  have  wrought  his  judg- 
ment: seek  the  just,  seek  the  meek;  if  by  any  means  you  may  be  hid  in  the 
day  of  the  Lord's  indignation.     Sophon.  2 — 3. 

And  many  peoples  and  strong  nations  shall  come  to  seek  the  Lord  of  hosts 
in  Jerusalem,  and  to  entreat  the  face  of  the  Lord.  Zach.  8 — 22.  See  verse 
21. 

Seek  ye,  therefore,  fii-st  the  kingdom  of  God,  and  his  justice.  Maith.  6 — 
33. 


608  LOTTERY. 

Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you:  seek,  and  you  shall  find:  knock,  and  it 
shall  be  opened  to  you.     Ibid.  7 — 7. 

Amen,  amen  I  say  to  you:  you  seek  me,  not  because  you  have  seen  mira- 
cles, but  because  you  did  eat  of  the  loaves,  and  were  filled.     John.  6 — 26. 

You  shall  seek  me,  and  shall  not  find  me:  and  where  I  am,  you  cannot 
come.    Ibid.  7 — 34. 

I  go  my  way,  and  you  shall  seek  me,  and  you  shall  die  in  your  sin. 
Whither  I  go,  you  cannot  come.     Ibid.  8 — 21. 

Mind  the  things  that  are  above,  not  the  things  that  are  on  the  earth. 
Coloss.  3-2. 

LOTTERY. 
Casting  Lots. 

He  (the  priest)  shall  make  the  two  buck-goats  to  stand  before  the  Lord  in 
the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  testimony :  and  casting  lots  upon  them  both, 
one  to  be  offered  to  the  Lord  and  the  other  to  be  the  emissary -goat:  that 
whose  lot  fell  to  be  offered  to  the  Lord,  he  shall  offer  for  sin:  but  that  whose 
lot  was  to  be  the  emissary-goat,  he  shall  present  alive  before  the  Lord,  that  he 
may  pour  out  prayers  upon  him,  and  let  him  go  into  the  wilderness.  Levit. 
16—7  to  10. 

To  the  greater  number  thou  shalt  give  a  greater  portion,  and  to  the  fewer 
a  less:  to  every  one,  as  they  have  now  been  reckoned  up,  shall  a  possession  be 
delivered:  yet  so  that  by  lot  the  land  be  divided  to  the  tribes  and  famiUes. 
Whatsoever  shall  fall  by  lot,  that  shall  be  taken  by  the  more,  or  the  fewer. 
Num.  26—54  to  56.     See  36—2,  alsoDeut.  1—38,  and  31—7. 

For  I  have  given  it  (the  land  ofChanaan)  you  for  a  possession.  And  y  ou 
shall  divide  it  among  you  by  lot.  To  the  more  you  shall  give  a  larger  part, 
and  to  the  fewer  a  lesser.  To  every  one  as  the  lot  shaU  fall,  so  shall  the  in- 
heritance be  given.  Nima.  33—53,  54.  See  Josue.  15—1;  16—1;  17— 1;  22— 7; 
19— land  51. 

Far  the  sin  of  Achan  the  Israelites  were  defeated  before  the  walls  of  Hai. 
The  offender,  having  been  discovered  by  lot,  was,  in  acx:ordance  with  the  divine 
command,  stoned  to  death.    Josue.  Chap.  7. 

So  they  (the  men  sent  by  Josue)  went:  and  surveying  it  (^/i«  tond),  di- 
vided it  into  seven  parts,  writing  them  down  in  a  book.  And  they  returned  to 
Josue,  to  the  camp  in  Silo.  And  he  cast  lots  before  the  Lord  in  Silo;  and  di- 
vided the  land  to  the  children  of  Israel  into  seven  parts.  Ibid.  18 — 9,  10.  See 
verses  6  and  11;  also  Luke.  1—9;  1.  Paral.  24—5;  25—8,  9,  and  26—13. 

Lots  having  been  cast  by  Samuel,  Saul,  who  had  been  pretriously  anoint- 
ed, was  made  king.     1 .  Kings.  10 — 20.     See  14 — 42. 

And  the  princes  of  the  people  dwelt  at  Jerusalem:  but  the  rest  of  the  peo- 
ple cast  lots,  to  take  one  part  in  ten  to  dwell  in  Jerusalem  the  holy  city,  and 
nine  parts  in  the  ot/ier  cities.    2.  Esdras.  11 — 1. 

The  lot  was  cast  into  an  urn, — on  wliat  day  and  what  month  the  nation 
of  the  Jews  should  be  destroyed.     Eisther.  8 — 7. 

They  parted  my  garments  amongst  them;  and  upon  my  vesture  they  cast 
lots.  Psahn.  21—19.  See  Matth.  27—35;  Mark,  15—24;  Luke.  23—34,  and 
John.  19—24. 

Lots  are  cast  into  the  lap;  but  they  are  disposed  of  by  the  Lord.  Prov. 
16-33. 


LOVE.  509 

The  lot  suppresseth  contentions:  and  determineth  even  between  the  migh- 
ty.    Ibid.  18—18.     See  Isa.  34—17. 

And  they  said  every  one  to  his  fellow:  Come,  and  let  us  cast  lots,  that  we 
may  know  why  this  evil  is  upon  us.  And  they  cast  lots;  and  the  lot  fell  upon 
Jonas.     Jonas.  1 — 7. 

And  they  gave  them  {Joseph  and  Matthia s)lots;  and  the  lot  fell  upon  Mat- 
thias: and  he  was  numbered  with  the  eleven  apostles.  Acts.  1 — 26.  See 
verse  17. 

Spiritual  Lottery. 

To  open  their  eyes,  that  they  may  be  converted  from  darkness  to  light, 
and  from  the  power  of  Satan  to  God.  that  they  may  receive  forgiveness  of 
sins,  and  a  lot  among  the  saints,  by  the  faith  that  is  in  me.    Acts.  26—18. 

In  whom  we  also  are  callfed  by  lot,  being  predestinated  according  to  the 
purpose  of  him,  who  worketh  all  things  according  to  the  counsel  of  his  will. 
Ephes.  1—11. 

Giving  thanks  to  God  the  Father,  who  hath  made  us  worthy  to  be  par- 
takers of  the  lot  of  the  saints  in  light.     Coloss.  1—12. 

LOVE. 

Ood's  Love  for  His  Own. 

I  am  the  Lord  thy  God, — showing  mercy  unto  thousands  to  them  that  love 
me,  and  keep  my  commandments.     Exod.  20—5,  6.  See  Deut.  5 — 10. 

The  Lord  hath  loved  you,  and  hath  kept  his  oath,  which  he  swore  to 
your  fathers.     Deut.  7 — 8.     See  Josue.   24 — 19. 

I  love  them  that  love  me:  and  they  that  in  the  morning  early  watch  for 
me,  shall  find  me.     Prov.  8 — 17. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  them  that  fear  him.  Eccli.  34 — 19.  See 
4—18,  and  Psalm.  33—16. 

Yea  I  have  loved  thee  with  an  everlasting  love;  therefore  have  I  drawn 
thee,  taking  pity  on  thee.    Jerem.  31 — 3. 

For  God  so  loved  the  world,  as  to  give  his  only  begotten  Son;  that  whoso- 
ever believeth  in  him  may  not  perish,  but  may  have  life  everlasting.  John. 
3—16. 

I  am  the  good  shepherd.  The  good  shepherd  giveth  his  life  for  his  sheep. 
Ibid.  10—11.     See  Isa.  40—11. 

As  the  Father  hath  loved  me,  I  also  have  loved  you.  Remain  in  my  love. 
John.  15—9. 

For  the  Father  himself  loveth  you;  because  you  have  loved  me,  and  have 
believed  that  I  came  forth  from  God.     Ibid.  16 — 37. 

But  God  commendeth  his  charity  towards  us:  because  when  as  yet  we 
were  sinners,  according  to  the  time.  Christ  died  for  us.  Rom.  5—8,  9.  See 
8—28. 

Be  ye,  therefore,  followers  of  God,  as  most  dear  children:  and  walk  in 
.love,  as  Christ  also  hath  loved  us,  and  hath  delivered  himself  for  us,  an  obla- 
tion and  a  sacrifice  to  God,  for  an  odour  of  sweetness.     Ephes.  5 — 1,  2. 

By  this  hath  appeared  the  charity  of  God  in  us;  because  God  hath  sent 
his  only  begotten  Son  into  the  world,  that  we  might  live  through  him.     In 


510  LOVE. 

this  is  charity:  not  as  if  we  have  loved  Grod,  but  because  he  first  loved  us. 
1.  John.  4—9,  10.     See  John.  13—34. 

Ood  to  be  Loved  Above  All. 

(See  also  Charity.) 

Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  thy  whole  heart,  and  with  thy 
whole  soul,  and  with  thy  whole  strength.  Deut.  6—5.  See  10 — 12;  11 — 13 
and  22,  and  30— 6. 

Therefore  love  thy  Lord  thy  God,  and  observe  his  precepts  and  ceremo- 
nies, his  judgments  and  commandments  at  aU  times.     Deut.  11 — 1. 

Love  the  Lord  your  God,  and  walk  in  all  his  ways,  and  keep  all  his  com- 
mandments, and  cleave  to  him,  and  serve  him  with  all  your  heart,  and  with 
all  your  soul.    Josue.  22 — 5. 

I  will  love  thee,  O  Lord,  my  strength.     Psalm.  17 — 2. 

With  aU  thy  strength'love  him  that  made  thee.     EccU.  7 — 82. 

He  that  loveth  father  or  mother  more  than  me,  is  not  worthy  of  me:  and 
he  that  loveth  son  or  daughter  more  than  me,  is  not  worthy  of  me.  Matth. 
10—37.     See  Luke,  14—26. 

Jesus  said  to  him:  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  Grod  with  thy  whole 
heart,  and  with  thy  whole  soul,  and  with  thy  whole  mind.  Matth.  22 — 37. 
See  Mark.  12—30,  and  Luke.  10—27. 

Many  sins  are  forgiven  her  (Magdalene),  because  she  hath  loved  much. 
Luke.,  7 — 47.     See  John.  24 — 15,  and  following  verses. 

And  we  know  that  to  them  that  love  God,  all  tilings  work  together  unto 
good  to  such  as  according  to  his  purpose  are  called  to  be  saints,  Rom.  8 — 28. 
See  1.  Cor.  10—20,  21. 

If  any  man  love  not  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  let  him  be  Anathema  Maran 
Atha.     1.  Cor.  16—22, 

Let  us,  therefore,  love  God,  because  God  first  hath  loved  us.  1.  John. 
4—19. 

Enemies,  to  be  Loved. 

Why  are  ye  come  to  me  a  man  whom  you  hate,  and  have  thrust  out  from 
you  ?  Thus  Isaac  addressed  his  enemies;  and  yet  he  entertained  them  sumptu- 
ously, and  dismissed  them  peaceably  to  their  own  Iwme.  Gen.  26—27  to  31. 
See  45—5  and  15. 

If  thou  meet  thy  enemy's  ox  or  ass  going  astray,  bring  it  back  to  him. 
Exod,  23—4.     See  Deut,  22—1. 

Seek  not  revenge,  nor  be  mindful  of  the  injury  of  thy  citizens.  Levit. 
19—18. 

When  David  had  Saul  in  his  power,  he  refrained  from  offering  him  any 
injury.     1,  Kings,  24 — 4,     See  also  Chapter  26. 

David  rent  his  garments,  when  he  received  intelligence  of  SauTs  death. 
2.  Kings,  1—11,     See  9—1, 

For  David's  magnanimous  treatment  of  Semei,  see  Ibid,  Chapter  16;  and 
for  the  love,  with  which  he  regarded  his  rebellious  son,  see  Ibid.  18 — 6  and  88. 
See  also  Chapter  19, 

And  the  king  of  Israel  said  to  Eliseus,  when  he  saw  them:  Mf  father, 


LOVE.  511 

shall  I  kill  them  ?  and  he  said :  Thou  shalt  not  kill  them :  for  thou  didst  not  take 
them  with  thy  sword,  or  thy  bow,  that  thou  mayst  kiU  them:  but  set  bread 
and  water  before  them,  that  they  may  eat  and  drink,  and  go  to  their  master. 
4,  Kings.  6—21,  22. 

If  I  have  been  glad  at  the  downfall  of  him  that  hated  me,  and  have  re- 
joiced that  evil  had  found  him.  1^'or  I  have  not  given  my  mouth  to  sin,  by 
wishing  a  curse  to  his  soul.     Job.  31 — 29,  30. 

If  thy  enemy  be  hungry,  give  him  to  eat:  if  he  thirst,  give  him  water  to 
drmk.     Prov.  25—21.     See  20—22;  16—7;  24—17,  and  Eccli  28—1,  2. 

But  I  say  to  you:  Love  yoiu*  enemies:  do  good  to  them  that  hate  you:  and 
pray  for  them  that  persecute  and  calumniate  you.  Matth.  5 — 44.  See  Luke. 
6—27. 

For  if  you  forgive  men  their  offences,  your  heavenly  Father  will  also  for- 
give you  your  offerjces.     Matth.  6 — 14. 

Shouldest  not  thou  then  have  had  compassion  also  on  thy  fellow-servant, 
even  as  I  had  compassion  on  thee  ?  Ibid.  18 — 33.  See  3 — 44;  also  Luke.  6 — 32 
and  35. 

And  when  you  shall  stand  to  pray,  forgive,  if  you  have  any  thing  against 
any  man;  that  your  Father  also,  who  is  in  heaven,  may  forgive  you  your  sins. 
Mark.  11—25.     See  verse  26. 

Father  forgive  them,  for  they  know  not  what  they  do.  Luke.  23 — 34. 
See  Matth.  26 — 50,  where  Christ  accosts  Judas  as  a  friend. 

And  they  stoned  Stephen,  invoking,  and  saying:  Lord  Jesus,  receive  my 
spirit.  And  kneeling  down,  he  cried  out  with  a  loud  voice,  saying:  Lord,  lay 
not  this  sin  to  their  charge.     Acts.  7 — 58,  59. 

Render  to  no  man  evil  for  evil.  Rom.  12 — 17.  See  Prov.  17 — 13;  25 — 21; 
1.  Thess.  5—25,  and  1.  Peter.  3—9. 

Revenge  not  yourselves,  my  dearly  beloved,  but  give  place  to  wrath;  for 
it  is  written:  Revenge  is  mine,  I  will  repay,  saith  the  Lord.  But  if  thy  en- 
emy be  hungry,  give  him  to  eat:  if  he  thirst,  give  him  drink:  for  doing 
this,  thou  shalt  heap  coals  of  fire  on  his  head.     Rom.  12 — 19. 

Love  of  Neighbor. 

{See  also  Fraternal  Charity.) 

Thou  shalt  love  thy  friend  {neighbor)  as  thyself.  Levit.  19—18.  See  Gen. 
Chapter  4;  Matth.  22—39,  and  Mark.  12—31. 

Thou  shalt  not  pass  by  if  thou  seest  thy  brother's  ox,  or  his  sheep  go 
astray:  but  thou  shalt  bring  them  back  to  thy  brother.  Deut.  22—1.  See 
Exod.  23—4. 

The  soul  of  Jonathan  was  knit  with  the  soul  of  David:  and  Jonathan 
loved  him  as  his  own  soul.     1.  Kings.  18 — 1. 

Then  Peter  came  unto  him,  and  said:  Lord,  how  often  shall  my  brother 
offend  against  me,  and  I  forgive  him?  till  seven  times?  Jesus  said  to  him: 
I  say  not  to  thee,  till  seven  times;  but  till  seventy  times  seven.  Matth. 
18—21,  22. 

Thoushalt  love— thy  neighbour  as  thyself.  Luke.  10— 27.  See  following 
verses. 

Greater  love  than  this  no  man  hath,  that  a  man  lay  down  his  life  for  his 
friends.    John.  15 — 13. 


512  LOVE. 

I  give  you  a  new  commandment:  That  you  love  one  another;  as  I  have 
loved  you,  that  you  also  love  one  another.     Ibid.  13 — 34.     See  13 — 17. 

Owe  no  man  any  thing,  bill  that  you  love  one  another:  for  he  that  loveth 
his  neighbour  hath  fulfilled  the  law.  Rom.  18—8.  See  Galat.  5—14;  1.  Tim. 
1—5;  Ephes.  5—2;  1.  John.  3—11,  and  4—7. 

Let  fraternal  charity  abide  in  you.  Hebr.  13 — 1.  See  I.John.  3 — 14; 
Philip.  2—4,  and  1.  Thess.  2—7. 

With  a  brotherly  love  from  a  sincere  heart  love  one  another  earnestly. 
1.  Peter.  1—22. 

He  that  loveth  his  brother  abideth  in  the  light,  and  there  is  no  scandal  in 
him.     1.  John.  2—10. 

We  ought  to  lay  down  our  lives  for  the  brethren.     Ibid.  3 — 16. 

Dearly  beloved,  let  us  love  one  another:  for  charity  is  of  God.  And  every 
one  that  loveth,  is  born  of  God,  and  knoweth  God.  H4  that  loveth  not, 
knoweth  not  God:  for  God  is  charity.  *  *  No  man  hath  seen  God  at  any 
time.  If  we  love  one  another,  God  abideth  in  us,  and  his  charity  is  perfected 
in  lis.     Ibid.  4—7,  8  and  12.     See  verse  21. 

L&ve  Necessary  for  the  Remission  of  Sins. 

When  the  ways  of  man  shall  please  the  Lord,  he  will  convert  even  his 
enemies  to  peace.     Prov.  16 — 7. 

He  that  seeketh  to  revenge  himself,  shall  find  vengeance  from  the  Lord: 
and  he  will  surely  keep  his  sins  in  remembrance.  Forgive  thy  neighbour  if 
he  hath  hurt  thee:  and  then  shall  thy  sins  be  forgiven  to  thee  when  thou 
prayest.  Man  to  man  reserveth  anger:  and  doth  he  seek  remedy  of  God?  He 
hath  no  mercy  on  a  manlike  himself;  and  doth  he  intreat  for  his  own  sins? 
He  that  is  but  flesh  nourisheth  anger;  and  doth  he  ask  forgiveness  of  God? 
who  shall  obtain  pardon  for  his  sins  ?  Remember  thy  last  things,  and  let  en- 
mity cease.    Eccli.  28 — 1  to  6. 

But  if  you  will  not  forgive  men,  neither  will  your  Father  forgive  you 
your  sins.    Matth.  6—15.     See  verse  14. 

So  also  shall  my  heavenly  Father  do  to  you,  if  you  forgive  not  every  one 
his  brother  from  your  hearts.     Ibid.  18 — 35. 

Love  Necessary  to  the  Attainment  of  Salvation. 

But  I  say  to  you:  Love  your  enemies:  do  good  to  them  that  hate  you: 
and  pray  for  them  that  persecute  and  calumniate  you:  that  you  may  be  the 
children  of  your  Father,  who  is  in  heaven;  who  maketh  his  sun  to  rise  upon 
the  good,  and  the  bad,  and  raineth  upon  the  just  aud  the  unjust.  For  if  you 
love  those  that  love  you,  what  reward  shall  you  have  ?  do  not  even  the  pub- 
licans the  same  ?    Matth.  5 — 44  to  46. 

And  if  you  love  them  that  love  you,  what  thanks  have  you  ?  for  sinners 
also  love  those  that  love  them.  And  if  ye  do  good  to  them  who  do  good  to 
you,  what  thanks  have  you?  for  sinners  also  do  this'.  *  *  But  love  ye 
your  enemies:  do  good,  and  lend;  hoping  for  nothing  thereby:  and  your  re- 
ward shall  be  great,  and  you  shall  be  the  sons  of  the  Most  High.  Luke. 
6—82,  33  and  85. 


LOVE.  ,  518 

Love  Perfected  in  Heart,  Word,  and  Deed. 

If  I  have  been  glad  at  the  downfall  of  him  that  hated  me,  and  have  re- 
joiced that  evil  had  found  him.  For  I  have  not  given  my  mouth  to  sin.  by 
wishing  a  curse  to  his  soul.     Job.  31 — 29,  30. 

He  that  rejoiceth  at  another  man's  ruin,  shall  not  be  unpunished.  Prov. 
17—5. 

When  thy  enemy  shall  fall,  be  not  glad:  and  in  his  ruin  let  not  thy  heai-t 
rejoice:  lest  the  Lord  see,  and  it  displease  him,  and  he  turn  away  his  wrath 
from  him.     Ibid.  24—17,  18. 

Rejoice  not  at  the  death  of  thy  enemy:  knowing  that  we  all  die,  and  are 
not  wilhng  that  others  should  rejoice  at  our  death.     Eccli.  8 — 8. 

Remember  not  any  injury  done  thee  by  thy  neighbour;  and  do  thou 
nothing  by  deeds  of  injury.     Ibid.  10 — 6. 

He— hath  prayed  for  the  transgressors.  Isa.  53 — 12.  See  Luke.  23 — 34, 
and  Matth.  5 — 44. 

Bless  them  that  persecute  you.     Rom.  12 — 14.     See  Acts.  7 — 59. 

If  thy  enemy  be  hungry,  give  him  to  eat:  if  he  thirst,  give  him  water  to 
drink:  for  thou  shalt  heap  hot  coals  upon  his  head;  and  the  Lord  will  reward 
thee.     Prov.  25—21.     See  Rom.  12—20. 

And  if  ye  do  good  to  them  who  do  good  to  you,  what  thanks  have  you  ? 
for  sinners  also  do  this.     Luke.  6—33. 

Communicating  to  the  necessities  of  the  saints.     Rom.  12 — 13. 

Love  of  Neighbor  Necessary. 

Every  beast  loveth  its  like:  so  also  every  man  him  that  is  nearest  to  him- 
self. All  flesh  shall  consort  with  the  hke  to  itself:  and  every  man  shall  asso- 
ciate himself  to  his  life.     Ecch.  13—19,  20. 

And  he  gave  to  every  one  of  them  commandment  concerning  his  neigh- 
bour.    Ibid.  17—12. 

We  know  that  we  have  passed  fi'om  death  to  life:  because  we  love  the 
brethren.  He  that  loveth  not  abideth  in  death.  1.  John.  3 — 14.  See  1.  Thess. 
4—9. 

Dearly  beloved,  let  us  love  one  another:  for  charity  is  of  God.  And  every 
one  that  loveth,  is  born  of  God,  and  knoweth  God.  He  that  loveth  not, 
knoweth  not  God:  for  God  is  charity.  *  *  My  dearest,  if  God  hath  so  loved 
us,  we  ought  also  to  love  one  another.  *  *  If  any  man  say,  I  love  God,  and 
hateth  his  brother,  he  is  a  liar.  For  he  that  loveth  not  his  brother,  whom  he 
seeth,  how  can  he  love  God,  whom  he  seeth  not  ?  and  this  commandment  we 
have  from  God,  that  he,  who  loveth  God,  love  also  his  brother.  1.  John. 
4—7,  8,  11,  20,  21.     See  whole  Chapter. 

Love  of  Neighbor  Fruitful  in  Good  Results. 

With  three  things  my  spirit  is  pleased,  which  are  approved  before  God 
and  men:  the  concord  of  brethren,  and  the  love  of  neighbours,  and  man  and 
wife  that  agree  well  together.     Eccli.  25  -1,  2. 

Again  I  say  to  you,  that  if  two  of  you  shall  agree  upon  earth,  concerning 
any  tiling  whatsoever  they  shall  ask,  it  shall  be  done  for  them  by  my  Father 
who  is  in  heaven.     Matth.  18- -19. 


514  LUXURY. 

On  these  two  commandments  dependeth  the  whole  law  and  the  prophets. 
Ibid.  22—40.     See  Rom.  13—8^10,  and  John.  4—16,  and  following  verses. 

For  all  the  law  is  fulfilled  in  one  sentence:  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour 
as  thyself.     Galat.  5—14.     See  Matth.  10—37,  and  Luke  14—26. 

Let  every  one  of  you  please  his  neighbour  for  his  good,  unto  edification. 
Rom.  15—2. 

And  let  us  consider  one  another  to  provoke  unto  charity  and  to  good 
works.     Hebr.  10—24.     See  1.  John.  2—10,  and  Rom.  12—9  and  15. 

Let  no  man  seek  his  own,  but  that  which  is  for  the  welfare  of  another. 
1.  Cor.  10—24. 

See  that  none  render  evil  for  evil  to  any  one:  but  always  follow  that 
which  is  good  towards  each  other,  and  towards  all  men.     1.  Thess.  5 — 15. 

Purifying  your  souls  in  the  obedience  of  charity,  w^ith  a  brotherly  love 
from  a  sincere  heart  love  one  another  earnestly.  1.  Peter.  1 — 22.  See  Tob. 
4—16;  Matth.  7—12,  and  Luke.  6—31. 

The  love  of  the  neighbour  worketh  no  evil.  Love  therefore  is  the  fulfill- 
ing of  the  law.     Rom.  13—10.     See  Malach.  2—10. 

Now,  we  that  are  stronger,  ought  to  bear  the  infirmities  of  the  weak,  and 
not  to  please  ourselves.     Rom.  15 — 1.     See  Galat.  6—2. 

Be  not  slow  to  visit  the  sick:  for  by  these  things  thou  shalt  be  confirmed 
in  love.     Eccli.  7—39.     See  verse  38;  also  Ephes.  4—1,  2,  and  Philip.  2—3,  4. 

Give  to  him  that  asketh  of  thee,  and  from  him  that  would  borrow  of  thee, 
turn  not  away.     Matth.  5— 42.     See  Luke.  10— 29,  36,  57,  and  Galat.  5— 18. 

As  every  man  hath  received  grace,  ministering  the  same  one  to  another, 
as  good  stewards  of  the  manifold  grace  of  God.  1.  Peter.  4 — 10.  See  1.  John. 
3—16. 

Love  of  Self. 

(See  Sdf-Love.) 

LUKEWARMNESS. 

(See  Rebuke.) 

LUXURY. 
(See  also  Adultery,  and  Fornication.) 

Ood  sent  the  delxige  as  a  punishment  for  sins  of  the  flesh;  for,  all  flesh  had 
corrupted  its  way  upon  the  earth.    Qen.  6—12. 

The  destruction  of  Sodom  ivas  owing  to  the  same  cause.     Ibid.  Chapter  19. 

For  the  evils,  which  followed  in  consequence  of  Sichem's  burning  love  for 
Dina,  see  Ibid.  Chapter  34. 

The  Ivjcurious  frequently  detest  luxury  in  others.  See  example  of  Juda 
and  Thamar.     Ibid.  38—24. 

In  consequence  of  the  violence  offered  to  the  Levite's  wife  at  Oabaa  by  sons 
of  Belial,  twenty-five  thousand  men  were  slain.    Judges.  Chapters  19  and  20. 

For  they  who  in  such  manner  receive  matrimony,  as  to  shut  out  God  from 
themselves,  and  from  their  mind,  and  to  give  themselves  to  their  lust,  as  the 
horse  and  mule,  which  have  not  imderstanding,  over  them  the  devil  hath 


LYING.  515 

power.  Tob.  6 — 17.  What  then  must  be  said  of  fornicators,  ivho  seek  onli/ the 
gratification  of  their  shameful  lust  ? 

And  the  heart  of  Holofernes  was  smitten,  for  he  was  burning  with  the  de- 
sire of  her.    Judith.  12—16. 

For  history  of  Susanna  and  the  two  elders,  see  Dan.  Chapter  13. 

For  the  temple  was  full  of  the  riot  and  reveUings  of  the  Gentiles,  and  of 
men  lying  with  lewd  women.  And  women  thrust  themselves  of  their  accord 
into  the  places,  and  brought  in  things  that  were  not  lawful.     2.  Mach.  6 — 4. 

For  example  of  prodigal  son,  see  Lvike.  Chapter  15. 

LYING. 

And  the  serpent  said  to  the  woman:  No,  you  shall  not  die  the  death.  Gen. 
3—4.     See  John.  8-44. 

Sarah  denied,  saying:  I  did  not  laugh:  for  she  was  afraid.  But  the  Lord 
said:  Nay:  but  thou  didst  l;iugh.     Gen.  18—15.     See  39—14  and  17. 

The  Egyptian  loomen  told  Pharao  a  lie  and  were  rewarded*  by  Ood  for  so 
doing.     Exod.  1 — 15  to  20. 

Note.— Because  the  midwives  feared  God,  &c.  The  midwives  were  re- 
warded, not  for  their  lie,  which  was  g,  venial  sin;  but  for  their  fear  of  God, 
and  their  humanity:  But  this  reward  was  only  temporal,  in  building  them 
houses,  that  is,  in  establishing  and  enriching  their  families. 

Pharao  attempted  without  success  to  deceive  Moses  with  lies.  Ibid.  Chapters 
8  and  9. 

Thou  shalt  not  receive  the  voice  of  a  lie:  neither  shalt  thou — bear  false 
witness.    *    *    Thou  shalt  fly  lying.     Ibid.  23—1   and  7.     See  Deut.  19—18. 

You  slaall  not  lie:  neither  shall  any  man  deceive  his  neighbour.  Levit. 
19 — 11.     See  Num.  11—5;  and  Josue.  Chapter  9. 

It  is  never  alloioable  to  tell  a  lie,  but  it  is  allowable  as  ivell  as  expedient, 
to  sometimes  conceal  the  truth.     See  1.  Kings.  16 — 2  and  5. 

The  man,  who  pretended  that  he  had  killed  Saul,  was  put  to  death  by  com- 
mand of  David..     2.  Kings.  Chapter  1.     See  4.  Kings.  5 — 25. 

When  Amnon  loas  slain,  a  rumour  came  to  David,  saying:  Absalom  hath 
slain  all  the  king's  sons;  and  there  is  not  one  of  them  left.  5.  Kings.  13—80. 
Similarly  exaggerated  reports  are  every-day  occurences.     See  16 — 19. 

Naboth,  for  denying  his  vineyard  to  king  Achab,  was,  by  JezabeVs  com- 
mand, falsely  accused  and  stoned  to  death.  3.  Kings.  21 — 13.  See  22 — 23, 
and  4.  Kings.  5 — 25. 

Aman  told  a  most  ivicked  lie,  in  order  to  effect  the  ruin  of  Mardochai. 
Esther.  3—8. 

A  deceitful  witness  that  uttereth  lies  (the  Lord  hateth).     Prov.  6—19. 

He  that  trusteth  to  lies  feedeth  the  winds:  and  the  same  runneth  after 
birds,  that  fly  away.     Ibid.  10 — 4. 

Lying  lips  are  an  abomination  to  the  Lord:  but  they  that  deal  faithfully 
please  him.     Ibid.   12-22. 

The  just  shall  hate  a  lying  word:  but  the  wicked  confoundeth,  and  shall 
be  confounded.     Ibid.  13 — 5. 

A  faith&il  witness  will  not  lie:  but  a  deceitful  witness  uttereth  a  lie.  Ibid. 
14 — 5.     See  verse  25. 

The  evU  man  obeyeth  an  unjust  tongue:  and  the  deceitful  hearkeneth  to 
lying  lips.     Ibid.  17 — 4. 


516  MAGIC. 

A  false  witness  shall  not  be  unpunished:  and  he  that  speaketh  lies,  shall 
not  escape.     Ibid.  19 — 5,     The  same  is  repeated  in  verse  9. 

The  bread  of  lying  is  sweet  to  a  man:  but  afterwards  his  mouth  shall  be 
filled  with  gravel.     Ibid.  20—17. 

He  that  gathereth  treasures  by  a  lying  tongue,  is  vain  and  foolish,  and 
shall  stumble  upon  the  snares  of  death.  Ibid.  21 — 6. 

A  prince  that  gladly  heareth  lying  words,  hath  all  his  servants  wicked. 
Ibid.  29—12. 

Remove  far  from  me  vanity  and  lying  words.     Ibid.  30 — 8. 
Keep  yourselves  therefore  from  mur muring, which  profiteth  nothing;  and 
refrain  your  tongue  from  detraction;  for  an  obscure  speech  shall  not  go  for 
nought:  and  the  mouth  that  belieth,  killeth  the  soul.     Wisdom.  1 — 11. 

Devise  not  a  lie  against  thy  brother:  neither  do  the  like  against  thy  friend. 
Be  not  wilhng  to  make  any  manner  of  lie:  for  the  custom  thereof  is  not  good. 
EccU.  7—13,  14.     See  41—21. 

A  lie  is  a  foul  blot  in  a  man:  and  yet  it  will  be  continually  in  the  mouth 
of  men  without  disci pUne.  A  thief  is  better  than  a  man  that  is  always  lying: 
but  both  of  them  shall  inherit  destruction.  The  manners  of  lying  men  are 
without  honour:  and  their  confusion  is  with  them  without  ceasing.  Ibid. 
20—26  to  28. 

Three  sorts  my  soul  hateth,  and  I  am  greatly  grieved  at  their  life:  a  ix>or 
man  that  is  proud;  a  rich  man  that  is  a  liar;  an  old  man  that  is  a  fool,  and 
doting.     Ibid.  25—3,  4. 

Condign  punishment  was  inflicted  on  the  lying  elders,  who  sought  the  ruin 
of  Susanna.    Dan.  Chapter  13.         \ 

Cursing,  and  lying,  and  killing,  and  theft,  and  adultery  have  overflowed: 
and  blood  hath  touched  blood.  Therefore  shall  the  land  mourn.  Osee.  4 — 2,  3. 

You  are  of  your  father,  the  devil;  and  the  desires  of  your  father  you  will 
do.  He  was  a  murderer  from  the  beginning,  and  he  abode  not  in  the  truth: 
because  truth  is  not  in  him.  When  he  speaketh  a  lie,  he  speaketh  of  his  own: 
for  he  is  a  liar,  and  the  father  thereof.     John.  8 — 44. 

For  judgment  of  God  ux>on  Ananias  and  Saphira,  who  sought  to  deceive 
the  Apostles,  see  Acts,  Chapter  5. 

Wherefore  putting  away  lying,  speak  ye  the  truth  every  man  with  his 
neighbour.     Ephes.  4 — 25.    See  I.Peter.  2 — 1. 

Lie  not  one  to  another,  stripping  yourselves  of  the  old  man  with  liis  deeds, 
and  putting  on  the  new,  him  who  is  renewed  unto  knowledge,  according  to 
the  image  of  him  who  created  him     Coloss.  ^—9,10. 

There  shall  not  enter  into  it  (the  heavenly  Jerusalem)  any  thing  defiled,  or 
cmy  one  that  worketh  abomination,  or  a  lie.     Apocal.  21 — 27. 

Without  are  dogs,  and  sorcerers,  and  the  unchaste,  and  murderers,  and 
those  that  serve  idols,  and  every  one  that  loveth  and  maketh  a  lie.  Ibid. 
22—15. 

MAGIC. 

(See  also  Incantations,  and  SoothMayera.) 

Pharao's  magicians  were  confounded  by  Moses  and  Aaron.    Exod.  7 — 12. 
Neither  could  *the  magicians  stand  before  Moses  for  the  biles  that  were 
upon  them.    Ibid.  9 — 11. 


MAGNANIMITY.  317 

The  magicians  in  Egypt  could  not,  with  all  their  art,  bring  forth  sciniphs. 
Ibid.  8 — 18.  This  shows  that  God  does  not  permit  such  agencies  to  go  beyond 
a  certain  limit. 

Wizards,  thou  shalt  not  suffer  to  live.     Ibid.  22 — 18. 

Go  not  aside  after  wizards,  neither  ask  any  thing  of  soothsayers,  to  be 
defiled  by  them.     Levit.  19—31. 

The  soul  that  shall  go  aside  after  magicians,  and  soothsayers,  and  shall 
commit  fornication  with  them,  I  will  set  my  face  against  that  soul,  and  de- 
stroy it  out  of  the  midst  of  his  people.     Ibid.  20 — 6. 

And  Saul  had  put  away  all  the  magicians  and  soothsayers  out  of  the 
land.  1.  Kings.  38—3.  For  Saul's  subsequent  visit  to  the  divining  woman,  see 
verse  7. 

Elias  predicted  the  death  of  king  Ochozias  as  the  residt  of  his  having  con- 
sulted Beelzebub  the  god  of  Accaron.    4.  Kings.  1 — 6.     See  17 — 17. 

He  (Manasses)  observed  dreams,  followed  divinations,  gave  himself  up 
to  magic  arts,  had  with  him  magicians,  and  enchanters:  and  he  wrought 
many  evils  before  the  Lord,  to  provoke  him  to  anger.  *  *  Therefore  he 
brought  upon  them  the  captains  of  the  army  of  the  king  of  the  Assyrians:  and 
they  took  Manasses,  and  carried  him  bound  with  chains  and  fetters  to  Bab- 
ylon.   2.  Paral.  33—6  and  11.     See  4.  Kings.  21—6. 

Simon  Magus,  who  had  seduced  many,  believed  and  was  baptized;  but  his 
conversion  proved  vain.    Acts.  8 — 9,  and  following  verses. 

And  many  of  those  who  had  followed  curious  things,  brought  their  books 
{of  magic)  together  and  burnt  them  before  all.     Ibid.  19 — 19. 

Magicians,  not  to  be  Consulted. 

Go  not  aside  after  wizards,  neither  ask  anything  of  soothsayers,  to  be  de- 
filed by  them:  I  am  the  Lord  your  God.     Levit.  19 — 31. 

The  soul  that  shall  go  aside  after  magicians,  and  soothsayers,  and  shall 
commit  fornication  with  them,  I  will  set  my  face  against  that  soul,  and  de- 
stroy it  out  of  the  midst  of  its  people.     Ibid.  30 — 6. 

When  thou  art  come  into  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  give  thee, 
beware  lest  thou  have  a  mind  to  imitate  the  abominations  of  those  nations. 
Neither  let  there  be  found  among  you  any  one  that  shall  expiate  his  son  or 
daughter,  making  them  to  pass  through  the  fire, — nor  charmer,  nor  any  one 
that  consulteth  pythonic  spirits,  or  fortune-tellers,  or  that  seeketh  the  truth 
from  the  dead.     Deut.  18— 9  to  11. 

And  the  messengers  turned  back  to  Ochozias.  And  he  said  to  them:  Why 
are  you  come  back?  but  they  answered  him:  A  man  met  us,  and  said  to  us: 
Go,  and  return  to  the  king  that  sent  you;  and  you  shall  say  to  him:  Thus 
saith  the  Lord:  Is  it  because  there  was  no  God  in  Israel  that  thou  sendest  to 
Beelzebub  the  god  of  Accaron  ?  Therefore  thou  shalt  not  come  down  from  the 
bed  on  which  thou  art  gone  up;  but  thou  shalt  surely  die.    4  Kings.  1—6. 

Then  the  king  (Nabuchodonosor)  commanded  to  call  together  the  diviners, 
and  the  wise  men,  and  the  magicians,  and  the  Chaldeans,  to  declare  to  the 
king  his  dreams.     Dan.  2 — 2.     See  4 — 4,  and  5 — 7. 

MAGNANIMITY. 

(See  Confidence.) 
83 


518  MALEDICTION. 

Divine  Malediction, 

And  the  Lord  God  said  to  the  serpent:  Because  thou  hast  done  this  thing, 
thou  art  cursed  among  all  cattle  and  beasts  of  the  earth:  upon  thy  breast  shalt 
thou  go,  and  earth  shalt  thou  eat  all  the  days  of  thy  Ufe.     Gen.  3 — 14. 

And  to  Adam  he  said:  Because  thou  hast  hearkened  to  the  voice  of  thy 
wife,  and  hast  eaten  of  the  tree,  whereof  I  commanded  thee,  that  thou  shouldst 
not  eat,  cursed  is  the  earth  in  thy  work:  with  labour  and  toil  shalt  thou  eat 
thereof  all  the  days  of  thy  life.     Ibid.  3—17. 

Now  therefore  cursed  shalt  thou  be  upon  the  earth,  which  hath  opened 
her  mouth  and  received  the  blood  of  thy  brother  at  thy  hand.  Ibid.  4 — 11. 
See  5—29. 

Cursed  be  their  fury,  because  it  was  stubborn:  and  their  wrath,  because 
it  was  cruel:  I  wiU  divide  them  (Simeon  and  Lein)  in  Jacob,  and  will  scatter 
them  in  Israel.     Ibid  49 — 7.     See  Num.  5 — 11,  and  following  verses. 

Behold,  I  set  forth  iu  your  sight  this  day  a  blessing  and  a  curse:  a  bless- 
ing, if  you  obey  the  commandments  of  the  I/^rd  your  God,  which  I  command 
you  this  day:  a  curse,  if  you  obey  not  the  commandments  of  the  Lord  your 
God,  but  revolt  from  the  way  which  now  I  show  you,  and  walk  after  strange 
gods  which  you  know  not.     Deut,  11—26  to  28.     See  21—25. 

And  first  he  blessed  the  people  of  Israel.  After  this  he  read  all  the 
words  of  the  blessing  and  the  cursing,  and  all  things  that  were  written  iu 
the  book  of  the  law.    Josue.  8—33.     See  Deut.  28—16,  and  1.  Kings.  17—43. 

Moreover  I  shook  my  lap,  and  said:  So  may  God  shake  every  man  that 
shall  not  accomplish  tliis  word,  out  of  his  house,  and  out  of  his  labours;  thus 
may  he  be  shaken  out,  and  become  empty.     2.  Esdras.  5—13. 

As  a  bird  flying  to  other  places,  and  a  sjiarrow  going  here  or  there;  so  a 
curse  uttered  without  cause  shall  come  upon  a  man.     Prov.  26 — 2. 

For  I  have  sworn  by  myself,  saith  the  Lord,  that  Bosra  shall  become  a 
desolation,  and  a  reproach,  and  a  desert,  and  a  curse:  and  all  her  cities  shall 
be  everlasting  wastes.    Jerem.  49—18. 

The  Lord  hath  cast  oflf  his  altar;  he  hath  cursed  his  sanctuary:  he  hath 
deliveretl  the  walls  of  the  towers  thereof  into  the  hand  of  the  enemy.  Lam- 
entations.    2 — 7. 

And  all  Israel  have  transgressed  thy  law,  and  have  turned  away  from 
hearing  thy  voice:  and  the  malediction,  and  the  curse,  which  is  written  in  the 
book  of  Moses  the  servant  of  God,  is  fallen  upon  us,  because  we  have  sinned 
against  him,     Dan.  9—11. 

And  now,  O  ye  priests,  thus  commandment  is  to  yor.  If  you  will  not 
hear,  and  if  you  will  not  lay  it  to  heart,  to  give  glory  to  my  name,  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts:  I  will  send  poverty  upon  you,  and  will  curse  your  blessings: 
yea  I  will  cm-se  them:  because  you  have  not  laid  it  to  heart.    Malaeh.  2 — 1,  2. 

Christ  cursed  the  fig-tree,  and  it  presently  withered  ausiy.  Math.  21 — 19. 
See  Mark.  11—14 

Depart  from  me,  ye  cursed,  into  everlasting  fire,  which  was  prepared 
for  the  devil  and  his  angels.    Matth.  25 — 41. 

Human  Malediction. 

The  first  recorded  instance  of  cursing  by  man  is  tlie  malediction  pronounc- 
ed by  Noe  on  Chanaan,  because  Cham,  the  latter' s  father,  had  reported,  instead 
of  cotfering,  his  nakedness.    Qen.  9—25. 


MAN.  519 

Isaac  blessed  Jacob,  and  said  :  Cursed  be  he  that  curseth  thee.  Ibid. 
27—29.     See  12—3. 

The  prince  of  thy  people  thou  shalt  not  curse.     Exod.  23 — 28. 

Thou  shalt  not  speak  evil  of  the  deaf,  nor  put  a  stumbling-block  before 
the  blind.     Levit.  19—14. 

He  that  curseth  his  father,  or  mother,  dying  let  him  die:  he  hath  cursed 
his  father  and  mother,  let  his  blood  be  upon  him  Ibid.  20 — 9.  See  Exod. 
21—17;  Prov.  20—20;  Matth.  15—4,  and  Mark.  7—10. 

Balac  sent  messengers  to  Balaam,  and  bade  him,  come  and  curse  the  Israel- 
ites, saying :  for  I  know,  that  he  whom  thou  shalt  bless  is  blessed;  and  he 
whom  thou  shalt  curse  is  cursed.     Num.  22 — 6.     See  Chapters  22,  23  and  24. 

Cursed  be  the  man  before  the  Lord,  that  shall  raise  up  and  build  the  city 
of  Jericho.    Josue.  6 — 26. 

The  inhabitants  of  Sichem  cursed  Abimelech.    Judges.  9 — 27.  See  5 — 23. 

Wishing  to  pursue  the  Philistines,  Saul  adjured  the  people,  saying:  Cursed 
be  the  man  that  shall  eat  food  till  evening,  till  I  be  revenged  of  my  enemies. 
1.  Kings.  14—24. 

And  the  Philistine  (Goliath)  cursed  David  by  his  gods      Ibid.  17 — 43. 

And  thus  said  Semei  when  he  cursed  the  king:  Come  out,  come  out,  thou 
man  of  blood,  and  thou  man  of  Belial.    2.  Kings.  16—7. 

The  boys,  who  mocked  Eliseus,  were  cursed  by  him  and  immediately  after- 
ward torn  to  pieces  by  bears.     4.  Kings.  2 — 23,  24, 

The  mother's  curse  rooteth  up  the  foundation.  Eccli.  3 — 11.  See  2.  Mach. 
10—34;  John.  9  -28,  and  Acts.  23—4,  5. 

MAN. 

Man  Created  to  the  Image  of  God. 

Let  lis  make  man  to  our  image  and  likeness.     Gen.  1 — 26. 

And  the  Lord  God  formed  man  of  the  slime  of  the  earth:  and  breathed 
into  his  face  the  breath  of  life,  and  man  become  a  living  soul.     Ibid.  2 — 7. 

This  is  the  book  of  the  generation  of  Adam.  In  the  day  that  God  created 
man,  he  made  him  to  the  likeness  of  God.     Ibid.  5—1. 

Whosoever  shall  shed  man's  blood,  his  blood  shall  be  shed:  for  man  was 
made  to  the  image  of  God.     Ibid.  9 — 6. 

Thy  hands  have  made  me,  and  fashioned  me  wholly  round  about,  and 
dost  thou  thus  cast  me  down  headlong  on  a  sudden  ?    Job.  10 — 8. 

Thy  hands  have  made  me  and  formed  me:  give  me  understanding,  and  I 
wUl  learn  thy  commandments.     Psalm.  118 — 73. 

For  God  created  man  incorruptible,  and  to  the  image  of  his  own  likeness 
he  made  him.     Wisdom.  2 — 23. 

God  created  man  of  the  earth;  and  made  him  after  his  own  image.  EccU. 
17—1.    SeeColoss.  3-10. 

By  it  {the  tongue)  we  bless  God  and  the  Father:  and  by  it  we  curse  men, 
who  are  made  after  the  likeness  of  God.     James.  3 — 9. 

Man  is  Cursed. 

And  to  Adam  he  said:  Because  thou  hast  hearkened  to  the  voice  of  thy 
wife,  and  hast  eaten  of  the  tree,  wheraof  I   commanded  thee,    that     thou 


520  MAN. 

shouldst  not  eat,  cursed  is  the  earth  in  thy  work:  with  labour  and  toil  shalt 
thou  eat  thereof  all  the  days  of  thy  life.     Gen.  3—17. 

Material  Man. 

And  the  Lord  God  formed  man  of  the  shme  of  the  earth.     Gen.  2 — 7. 

Remember,  I  beseech  thee,  that  thou  hast  made  me  as  the  clay,  and  thou 
wilt  bring  me  into  dust  again.     Job.  10—9. 

Man  is  like  to  vanity.     Psalm.  143 — 4. 

For  all  men  have  one  entrance  into  life,  and  the  like  going  out.  "Wisdom. 
7—6. 

For  all  things  cannot  be  in  men;  because  the  son  of  man  is  not  immortal; 
and  they  are  delighted  with  the  vanity  of  evil.     Eccli.  17—29. 

Behold,  you  are  of  nothing,  and  your  work  of  that  which  hath  no  being: 
he  that  hath  chosen  you  is  an  abomination.     Isa.  41 — 24. 

Wo  to  him  that  gainsay eth  his  Maker,  a  sherd  of  the  earthen  pots:  shall 
the  clay  say  to  him  that  fashioneth  it:  What  art  thou  making;  and  thy  work 
is  without  hands  ?    Ibid.  45 — 9. 

For. the  sun  rose  with  a  burning  heat,  and  parched  the  grass;  and  the 
flower  thereof  fell  off;  and  the  beauty  of  the  shape  thereof  perished:  so  also 
shall  the  rich  man  fade  away  in  his  ways.    James.  1 — 11. 

Tlie  Shortness  of  Man's  Life. 

Naked  came  I  out  of  my  mother's  womb,  and  naked  shall  I  return  thither. 
Job.    1—21. 

For  we  are  but  of  yesterday,  and  are  ignorant  that  our  days  upon  earth 
are  but  a  shadow.     Ibid.  8 — 9. 

Shall  not  the  fewness  of  my  days  be  ended  shortly  ?    Ibid.  10 — 20. 

Man  born  of  a  woman,  Uving  for  a  short  time,  is  filled  with  many  mis- 
eries.    Ibid.  14 — 1.     See  verse  2. 

For  behold,  short  years  pass  away,  and  I  am  walking  in  a  path  by  which 
I  shall  not  return.     Ibid.  16—23. 

Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  measurable:  and  my  substance  is  as 
nothing  before  thee.     Psalm.  38—6. 

Our  years  shall  be  considered  as  a  spider:  the  days  of  our  years  in  them 
are  threescore  and  ten  years.  But  if  in  the  strong  they  be  fourscore  years. 
Psalm.  89—9,  10. 

My  days  have  declined  like  a  shadow,  and  I  am  withered  like  grass. 
Psalm.  101—12. 

Man  is  like  to  vanity:  his  days  pass  away  Uke  a  shadow.     Psalm.  143—4. 

For  we  are  sojourners  before  thee,  and  strangers,  as  loere  all  our  fathers. 
Our  days  upon  earth  are  as  a  shadow;  and  there  is  no  stay.     1.  Paral.  29—15. 

Mfin  knoweth  not  his  own  end:  but  as  fishes  are  taken  with  the  hook, 
and  as  birds  are  caught  with  the  snare,  so  men  are  taken  in  the  evil  time, 
when  it  shall  suddenly  come  upon  them.     Ekxjles.  9 — 12. 

For  our  time  is  as  the  passing  of  a  shadow;  and  there  is  no  going  back  of 
our  end:  for  it  is  fast  sealed,  and  no  man  returneth.     Wisdom.  2—5. 

All  those  things  are  passed  away  like  a  shadow,  and  like  a  post  that 
runneth  on.  *  *  So  we  also  being  born,  forthwith  ceased  to  be;  and  have 
been  able  to  show  no  mark.     Ibid.  5— '9  and  13.     See  2 — 13. 


MAN.  521 

And  he  knoweth  not  what  time  shall  pass,  and  that  death  approacheth, 
and  that  he  must  leave  all  to  others,  and  shall  die.     Eccli.  11 — 20. 

All  flesh  shall  fade  as  gl-ass,  and  as  the  leaf  that  springeth  out  on  a  green 
tree.  Some  grow  and  some  fall  off:  so  is  the  generation  of  flesh  and  blood: 
one  Cometh  to  an  end,  and  another  is  born.     Ibid.  14 — 18,  19. 

The  number  of  the  days  of  men  at  the  most  are  a  hundred  j'ears;  as  a 
drop  of  water  of  the  sea  are  they  esteemed:  and  as  a  pebble  of  the  sand,  so 
are  a  few  years,  compared  to  eternity.     Ibid.  18 — 18. 

Man  is  Like  Qi'ass. 

In  the  morning  man  shall  grow  up  like  grass;  in  the  morning  he  shall 
flourish  and  pass  away;  in  the  evening  he  shall  fall,  grow  dry,  and  wither. 
Psalm.  89—6. 

I  am  withered  like  grass.     Psalm.  101 — 12. 

Let  them  be  as  grass  upon  the  tops  of  houses,  which  withereth  before  it 
be  plucked  up:  wherewith  the  mower  fiUeth  not  his  hand;  nor  he  that  gather- 
eth  sheaves,  his  bosom.     Psalm.  128 — 6,  7. 

All  flesh  shall  fade  as  grass,  and  as  the  leaf  that  springeth  out  on  a  green 
tree.     Ecch.   14—18. 

The  voice  of  one,  saying:  Cry.  And  I  said:  What  shall  I  cry  ?  All  flesh  is 
grass,  and  all  the  glor;'  thereof  as  the  flower  of  the  field.  The  grass  is  with- 
ered, and  the  flower  is  fallen,  because  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  hath  blown  upon 
it.  Indeed  the  people  is  grass:  the  grass  is  withered,  and  the  flower  is  fallen: 
but  the  word  of  our  Lord  endureth  for  ever.     Isa.  40 — 6  to  8. 

For  all  flesh  is  as  grass;  and  all  the  glory  thereof  as  the  flower  of  the 
grass:  the  grass  is  withered;  and  the  flower  thereof  is  fallen  away.  1.  Peter, 
1—24. 

But  let  the  brother  of  low  condition  glory  in  his  exaltation:  but  the  rich, 
in  his  being  low,  because  as  the  flower  of  the  grass,  he  shall  pass  away:  for 
the  sun  rose  with  a  burning  heat,  and  parched  the  grass;  and  the  flower  there- 
of fell  ofl:;  and  tlie  beauty  of  the  shape  thereof  perished:  so  also  shall  the  rich 
man  fade  away  in  his  ways.    James.  1—9  to  11. 

The  Many  Miseries  of  Man. 

In  the  sweat  of  thy  face  shalt  thou  eat  bread  till  thou  return  to  the  earth, 
out  of  which  thou  wast  taken:  for  dust  thou  art.    Gen.  3 — 19. 

Man  is  born  to  labour,  and  the  bird  to  fly.    Job.  5 — 7. 

The  life  of  man  upon  earth  is  a  warfare,  and  his  days  are  like  the  days  of 
a  hirehng.     Ibid.  7 — 1. 

Man  born  of  a  woman,  living  for  a  short  time,  is  filled  with  many  miseries. 
Who  cometh  forth  Uke  a  fiower,  and  is  destroyed,  and  fieeth  as  a  shadow, 
and  never  continueth  in  the  same  state.     Ibid.  14 — 1,  2. 

Our  years  shaU  be  considered  as  a  spider:  the  days  of  our  years  in  them 
are  threescore  and  ten  years.  But  if  in  the  strong  they  be  fourscore  years: 
and  what  is  more  of  thefti  is  labour  and  sorrow.     Psalm.  89 — 9,  10. 

For  what  profit  shall  a  man  have  of  all  his  labour,  and  vexation  of  spirit, 
with  which  he  hath  been  tormented  under  the  sun  ?  all  fiis  days  are  full  of 
sorrows  and  miseries:  even  in  the  night  he  doth  not  rest  in  mind:  and  is  not 
this  vanity  ?    Eccles.  2—22,  23. 


523  MAN. 

There  is  also  another  grievous  evil  which  I  have  seen  under  the  sun: 
riches  kept  to  the  hurt  of  the  owner.  *  *  As  he^came  forth  naked  from  his 
mother's  Vk  omb,  so  shall  he  return,  and  shall  take  nothing  away  with  him  of 
his  labour.  A  most  deplorable  evil:  as  he  came,  so  shall  he  return.  What 
then  doth  it  profit  him  that  he  hath  laboured  for  the  wind  ?  all  the  days  of  his 
Ufe  he  eateth  in  darkness,  and  in  many  cares,  and  in  misery,  and  sorrow. 
Ibid.  5—12,  and  14  to  16. 

For  the  corruptible  body  is  a  load  upon  the  soul,  and  the  earthly  habita- 
tion presseth  down  the  mind  that  museth  upon  many  things.  Wisdom.  9 — 15. 
Great  labour  is  created  for  all  men,  and  a  heavy  yoke  is  upon  the  cliildren 
of  Adam,  from  the  day  of  their  coming  out  of  their  mother's  womb,  until  the 
day  of  their  burial  into  the  mother  of  all.  Their  thoughts,  and  fears  of  the 
heart,  their  imagination  of  things  to  come,  and  the  day  of  their  end:  from 
him  that  sitteth  on  a  glorious  throne,  unto  him  that  is  humbled  in  earth  and 
ashes:  from  him  that  weareth  purple,  and  beareth  the  crown,  even  to  him 
that  is  covered  with  rough  linen:  wrath,  envy,  trouble,  unquietness,  and  the 
fear  of  death,  continual  anger,  and  strife:  and  in  the  time  of  rest  upon  his  bed, 
the  sleep  of  the  night  changeth  his  knowledge.  A  little  and  as  nothing  in  his 
rest,  and  afterward  in  sleep,  as  in  the  day  of  keeping  watch.  He  is  troubled 
in  the  vision  of  his  heart,  as  if  he  had  escaped  in  the  day  of  battle.  In  the 
the  time  of  his  safety  he  rose  up,  and  wondereth  that  there  is  no  fear:  such 
things  happen  to  all  flesh,  from  man  even  to  beast;  and  upon  sinners  are  sev- 
en-fold more.  Moreover,  death,  aijd  bloodshed,  strife,  and  sword,  oppres- 
sions, famine,  and  afiliction,  and  scourges:  all  these  things  are  created  for  the 
wicked:  and  for  the  sakes  came  the  flood.    Eccli.  40 — 1  to  10. 

Man  is  Blessed  in  Christ. 

I  will  bless  them  that  bless  thee,  and  curse  them  that  curse  thee,  and  in 
THEE  shall  all  the  kindreds  of  the  earth  be  blessed.     Gen.  12 — 3.     See  18—18 

And  in  thy  seed  shall  all  the  nations  of  the  earth  be  blessed,  because  thou 
hast  obeyed  my  voice.  Ibid.  22 — 18.  See  36 — 4;  also  Eccli.  44—35,  and  Acts. 
3—25. 

And  the  Scripture,  foreseeing  that  God  justifleth  the  Gentiles  by  faith, 
told  Abraham  before:  In  thee  shall  all  nations  be  blessed.    Galat.  3—8. 

The  Regeneration  of  Man. 

And  Jesus  calling  unto  him  a  little  child,  set  him  in  the  midst  of  them, 
and  said:  Amen  I  say  unto  you,  unless  you  be  converted,  and  become  as  little 
cliildren,  you  shall  not  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven.     Matth.  18 — 2,  3. 

But  as  many  as  received  him,  to  them  he  gave  power  to  be  made  the  sons 
of  God,  to  them  that  beUeve  in  his  name:  who  are  born,  not  of  blood,  nor  of 
the  will  of  the  flesh,  nor  of  the  will  of  man,  but  of  God.    John.  1—12, 13. 

Jesus  answered,  and  said  to  him:  Amen,  amen,  I  say  to  thee,  except  a 
man  be  bom  again,  he  cannot  see  the  kingdom  of  God^  *  *  Jesus  answered: 
Amen,  amen  I  say  to  thee,  unless  a  man  be  born  again  of  water  and  the  Holy 
Gliost,  he  cannot  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God.  That  which  is  born  of  the 
flesh,  is  flesh:  and  that  which  is  born  of  the  spirit,  is  spirit.     Ibid.  3 — 3,  5,  6. 

Jesus  answered,  and  said  to  her:  Whosoever  drinketh  of  this  water,  shall 
thirst  again:  but  he  that  shall  drink  of  the  water  that  I  shall  give  him,  shall 


MAN.  523 

not  thirst  for  ever.     But  the  water  that  I  shall  give  him,  shall  become  in  him 
a  fountain  of  water,  springing  up  unto  everlasting  life.     Ibid.  4 — 13,  14. 

He  that  believeth  in  me,  as  the  Scripture  saith,  Out  of  his  belly  shall  flow 
rivers  of  Hving  water.     Ibid.  7 — 38. 

For  if  you  have  ten  thousand  instructors  in  Christ,  yet  not  many  fathers. 
For  in  Christ  Jesus  I  have  begotten  you  through  the  gospel.     1.  Cor.  4 — 15. 

The  first  man  was  of  the  earth,  earthly:  the  second  man  (Christ)  from 
heaven,  heavenly.  Such  as  is  the  earthly,  such  also  are  the  earthly:  and  such 
as  is  the  heavenly,  such  also  are  they  that  are  heavenly.  Therefore  as  we 
have  been  borne  the  image  of  the  earthly,  let  us  bear  also  the  image  of  the 
heavenly.     Ibid.  15 — 47  to  49. 

For  which  cause  we  faint  not:  but  though  our  outward  man  is  corrupted, 
yet  the  inward  man  is  renewed  day  by  day.     2.  Cor.  4 — 16. 

My  little  children,  of  whom  I  am  in  labour  again,  until  Christ  be  formed 
in  you.     Galat.  4—19.     See  James.  1—18;  1.   Peter.  4—2.  and  Hebr.  12—1. 

For  in  Christ  Jesus  neither  circumcision  availeth  any  thing,  nor  uncir- 
cumcision,  but  a  new  creature.     Galat.  6 — 15. 

But  you  have  not  so  learned  Christ:  if  yet  you  have  heard  him,  and 
have  been  taught  in  him,  as  the  truth  is  in  Jesus.  To  put  off,  according  to 
the  former  conversation,  the  old  man,  who  is  corrupted  according  to  the  de- 
sires of  error.  And  be  ye  renewed  in  the  spirit  of  your  mind,  and  put  on  the 
new  man,  who,  according  to  God,  is  created  in  justice,  and  holiness  of  truth. 
Ephes.  4— 20  to  24.     See  Rom.  6—4. 

But  now  put  you  also  all  away:  anger,  indignation,  malice,  blasphemy, 
filthy  speech  out  of  your  mouth.     Lie  not  one  to  another,  stripping  yourselves 
of  the  old  man  with  his  deeds,  and  putting  on  the  new,  him  who  is  renewed 
unto  knowledge,  according  to  the  image  of  him  who  created  him.     Coloss. 
3— 8  to  10.     See  verse  12. 

But  when  the  goodness  and  kindness  of  our  Saviour  God  appeared :  not 
by  the  works  of  justice,  which  we  have  done,  but  according  to  his  mercy  he 
saved  us,  by  the  laver  of  regeneration,  and  renovation  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
whom  he  hath  i^oured  forth  upon  us  abundantly,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Saviour.    Titus.  3— 4  to  6. 

Being  born  again  not  of  corruptible  seed,  but  incorruptible  by  the  word  of 
God,  who  livetli  and  remaineth  forever,     1.  Peter.  1 — 23. 

As  new-born  infants,  desire  the  rational  milk  without  guile;  that  thereby 
you  may  grow  unto  salvation.     Ibid.  2 — 2.     See  James.  1 — 18. 

Man  is  Dust  and  Ashes. 

And  the  Lord  God  formed  man  of  the  slime  of  the  earth:  and  breathed 
into  his  face  the  breath  of  life,  and  man  became  a  living  soul.     Gen.  2 — 7. 

In  the  sweat  of  thy  face  shalt  thou  eat  bread  till  thou  return  to  the  earth, 
out  of  which  thou  wast  taken:  for  dust  thou  art,  and  into  dust  thou  shalt  re-^ 
turn.     Ibid.  3—19. 

And  Abraham  answered,  and  said:  Seeing  I  have  once  begun,  I  will  speak 
to  my  Lord,  whereas  I  am  dust  and  ashes.     Ibid.  18 — 27.     See  Job.  10 — 8. 

All  flesh  shall  perish  together:  and  man  shall  return  into  ashes.  Job. 
34- 15. 

And  he  remembered  that  they  are  flesh;  a  wind  that  goeth  and  returneth 
not.     Psalm.  77—39. 


524  MARRIAGE. 

His  spirit  shall  go  forth;  and  he  shall  return  into  his  earth:  in  that  day 
all  their  thoughts  shall  perish.     Psalm.  145 — 4. 

And  the  dust  return  into  its  earth,  from  whence  it  was,  and  the  spirit  re- 
turn to  God,  who  gave  it.     Eccles.  12 — 7. 

God  created  man  of  the  earth;  and  made  him  after  his  own  image.  And 
he  turned  liim  into  it  again;  and  clothed  him  with  strength  according  to  liim- 
self.     Ecch.  17— 1,2. 

All  things  that  are  of  the  earth,  shall  return  into  the  earth;  so  the  ungod- 
ly shall  from  malediction  to  destruction.     Ibid.  41—13.     See  Isa.  40 — 6. 

MANNA. 

The  Israelites  beginning  to  viurmur,  the  Lord  sent  them  manna  from 
heaven.    Exod.  Chapter  16. 

Our  soul  is  dry,  our  eyes  behold  nothing  else  but  manna.  Now  the  manna 
was  like  coriander-seed,  of  the  colour  of  bdeUium.     Num.  11 — 6,  7. 

He  afflicted  thee  with  want,  and  gave  thee  manna  for  thy  food,  which 
neither  thou  nor  thy  fathers  knew:  to  show  that  not  in  bread  alone  doth  man 
Uve;  but  in  every  word  that  proceedeth  from  the  mouth  of  God.  Deut.  8 — 3. 
See  Josue.  5—12. 

And  had  rained  down  manna  upon  them  to  eat,  and  had  given  them  the 
bread  of  heaven.     Psalm.  77—24. 

Thou  didst  feed  thy  people  with  the  food  of  Angels,  and  gavest  them 
bread  from  heaven  prepared  without  labour;  having  in  it  all  that  is  deh- 
cious,  and  the  sweetness  of  every  taste.     Wisdom.  16 — 20. 

Our  fathers  did  eat  manna  in  the  desert;  as  it  is  written:  He  gave  them 
bread  from  heaven  to  eat.    John.  6 — 31.  See  Exod.  16—14,  and  1.  Cor.  10 — 3. 

MANSION. 
Eternal  Mansion. 

In  my  Father's  house  there  are  many  mansions.    John.  14 — 2. 

For  we  know  that  if  our  earthly  house  of  this  habitation  be  dissolved, 
that  we  have  a  building  of  God,  a  house  not  made  with  hands,  eternal  in 
heaven.    2.  Cor.  5 — 1. 

MARRIAGE. 

Material  Marriage. 

{See  Matrimony.) 

Spiritual  Marriage  bettoeen  Ood  and  the  Soul. 

Thou  shalt  no  more  be  called  Forsaken:  and  thy  land  shall  no  more  be 
called  Desolate:  but  thou  shalt  be  called  My  pleasure  in  her,  and  thy  land  in- 
habited. Because  the  Lord  hath  been  well  pleased  with  thee:  and  thy  land 
shall  be  inhabited.  Isa.  62—4.  See  50—1,  and  54 — 5,  6;  also  whole  of  Can- 
ticle of  Canticles. 

How  long  wilt  thou  be  dissolute  in  deliciousness,  O  wandering  daughter  ? 


MARY.  525 

for  the  Lord  hath  created  a  new  thing  upon  the  earth ;  a  woman  shall  com- 
pass A  MAN.     Jerem.  31 — 23. 

I  caused  thee  to  multiply  as  the  bud  of  the  field:  and  thou  didst  increase 
and  grow  great, and  advancedst,and  earnest  to  woman's  ornament:  thy  breasts 
were  fashioned,  and  thy  hair  grew:  and  thou  wast  naked,  and  full  of  confu- 
sion. And  I  passed  by  thee,  and  saw  thee:  and  behold,  thy  time  was  the  time 
of  lovers,  and  I  spread  my  garment  over  thee,  and  covered  thy  ignominy. 
And  I  swore  to  thee ;  and  I  entered  into  a  covenant  with  thee,  saith  the  Lord 
God:  and  thou  becamest  mine.     Ezech.  16 — 7,8. 

And  I  will  espouse  thee  to  me  in  faith :  and  thou  shalt  know  that  I  am  the 
Lord.     Osee.  2—20. 

And  Jesus  said  to  them:  Can  the  children  of*the  bridegroom  mourn  as 
long  as  the  bridegroom  is  with  them.     Matth.  9 — 15.     See  Mark.  3—19. 

For  I  am  jealous  of  you  with  the  jealousy  of  God.  For  I  have  espoused 
you  to  one  husband,  that  I  may  present  you  as  a  chaste  virgin  to  Christ. 
2.  Cor.  11—2. 

Let  us  be  glad,  and  rejoice,  and  give  glory  to  him :  for  the  marriage  of 
the  Lamb  is  come,  and  his  wife  hath  prepared  herself.     Apocal.  19 — 7. 

And  I  John  saw  the  holy  citj-  the  new  Jerusalem  coming  down  from  God 
out  of  heaven,  prepared  as  a  bride  adorned  for  her  husband.     Ibid.  21 — 2. 

MARY. 

Mai'y  Foi^etold. 

I  will  put  enmities  between  thee  and  the  woman,  and  thy  seed  and  her 
seed:  she  shall  crush  thy  head,  and  thou  shalt  lie  in  wait  for  her  heel.  Gen. 
3—15. 

I  shall  see  him,  but  not  now:  I  shall  behold  him,  but  not  near.  A  star 
SHALL  RISE  out  of  Jacob,  and  sceptre  shall  spring  up  from  Israel;  and  shall 
strike  the  chiefs  of  Moab,  and  shall  waste  all  the  children  of  Seth.  Ibid. 
24—17. 

He  hath  set  his  tabernacle  in  the  sun:  and  he  as  a  bridegroom  coming 
out  of  his  bride  chamber.     Psalm.  1 8 — 6. 

Myrrh  and  stacte  and  cassia  perfume  thy  garments,  from  the  ivory 
houses:  out  of  which  the  daughters  of  kings  have  delighted  thee  in  thy  glory. 
The  queen  stood  on  thy  right  hand,  in  gilded  clothing:  surrounded  with  va- 
riety.    Psalm.  44—9,  10. 

The  stream  of  the  river  maketh  the  city  of  God  joyful;  the  most  High 
hath  sanctified  his  own  tabernacle.  God  is  in  the  midst  thereof,  it  shall  not 
be  moved:  God  will  help  it  in  the  morning  early.     Psalm.  45 — 5,  6. 

How  lovely  are  thy  tabernacles,  O  Lord  of  hosts!  my  soul  longeth  and 
fainteth  for  the  courts  of  the  Lord.     Psalm.  83 — 8,  3. 

Glorious  things  are  said  of  thee,  O  city  of  God.     Psalm.  86 — 3. 

Arise,  O  Lord,  into  thy  resting  place;  thou  and  the  ark,  which  thou  hast 
sanctified.     Psalm.  131 — 8. 

Who  shall  find  a  valiant  woman  ?  far,  and  from  the  uttermost  coasts,  is 
the  price  of  her.  *  *  Many  daughters  have  gathered  together  riches:  thou 
hast  surpassed  them  all.     Prov.  31 — 10  and  39. 

Let  him  kiss  me  -wdth  the  kiss  of  his  mouth:  for  thy  breasts  are  better 
than  wine.     Smelling  sweet  of  the  best  ointments.    Thy  name  is  as  oil  poured 


526  MARY. 

out;  therefore  young  maidens  have  loved  thee.  Draw  me:  we  will  run  after 
thee  to  the  odour  of  thy  ointments.  The  king  hath  brought  me  into  his  store- 
rooms: we  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thee,  remembering  thy  breasts  more 
than  wine:  the  righteous  love  thee.  *  *  If  thou  know  not  thyself,  O  fairest 
among  women,  go  forth,  and  follow  after  the  steps  of  the  flocks,  and  feed  thy 
kids  beside  the  tents  of  the  shepherds.  *  *  Behold,  thou  art  fair,  Omy  love: 
behold,  thou  art  fair;  thy  eyes  are  as  those  of  doves.  Canticle  of  Canticles. 
1—1  to  3,  7,  14. 

I  am  the  flower  of  the  field,  and  the  lily  of  the  valleys.  As  the  lily  among 
thorns,  so  is  my  love  among  the  daughters.  As  the  apple-tree  among  the 
trees  of  the  woods,  so  is  my  beloved  among  the  sons.  *  *  Behold,  my  be- 
loved speaketh  to  me:  Aris#,  make  ha.ste,my  love,my  dove,  my  beautiful  one, 
and  come.  For  winter  is  now  past:  the  rain  is  over  and  gone.  The  flowers 
have  appeared  in  our  land;  the  time  of  pruning  is  come:  the  voice  of  the  tur- 
tle is  heard  in  our  land:  the  fig-tree  hath  put  forth  her  green  figs:  the  vines 
in  flower  yield  their  sweet  smell.  Arise,  my  love,  my  beautiful  one,  and 
come:  my  dove  in  the  clifts  of  the  rock,  in  the  hollow  places  of  the  wall,  show 
me  thy  face;  let  thy  voice  sound  in  my  ears:  for  thy  voice  is  sweet  and  thy 
face  comely.     Ibid.  2 — 1  to  3,and  10  to  14.     See  whole  Chapter. 

Who  is  she  that  goeth  up  by  the  desert,  as  a  pillar  of  smoke  of  aromatical 
spices,  of  myrrh,  and  frankincense,  and  of  all  the  powders  of  the  perfumer  ? 
Ibid.  3—  6.     See  whole  Chapter. 

How  beautiful  art  thou,  my  love,  how  beautiful  art  thou  !  thy  eyes  are 
doves'  eyes,  besides  what  is  hid  within.  Tliy  hair  is  as  flocks  of  goats,  which 
come  up  from  mount  Galaad.  *  *  Thou  art  all  fair,  O  my  love;  and  there 
is  not  a  spot  in  thee.  *  *  My  sister,7Ji?/  spouse,is  a  garden  inclosed, a  garden 
inclosed,  a  fountain  sealed  up.  *  *  The  fountain  of  gardens:  the  well  of 
living  waters,  which  run  with  a  strong  stream  from  Libanus.  Ibid.  4 — 1,  7, 
13,  15.     See  whole  Chapter. 

What  manner  of  one  is  thy  beloved  of  the  beloved,  O  thou  most  beautiful 
among  women  ?  what  manner  of  one  is  thy  beloved  of  the  beloved,  that  thou 
hast  so  adjured  us?  *  *  Whither  is  thy  beloved  gone.  O  thou  most  beauti- 
ful among  women  ?  whither  is  thy  beloved  turned  aside,and  we  will  seek  him 
with  thee?    Ibid.  5— 9  and  17. 

Thou  art  beautiful,  O  my  love,  sweet  and  comely  as  Jerusalem;  terrible 
as  an  army  set  in  array.  *  *  One  is  my  dove;  my  perfect  one  is  bid  one ; 
she  is  the  only  one  of  her  mother, the  chosen  of  her  that  bore  her.  The  daugh- 
ters saw  her,  and  declared  her  most  blessed;  the  queens  and  concubines,  and 
they  praised  her.  Who  is  she  that  cometh  forth  as  the  morning  rising,  fair  as 
the  moon,  bright  as  the  sun,  terrible  as  an  army  set  in  array  ?  Ibid.  6 — 3.  8, 9. 
See  whole  Chapter. 

I  made  that  in  the  heavens  there  should  rise  light  that  never  faileth;  and 
as  a  cloud  I  covered  all  the  earth:  I  dwelt  in  the  highest  places:  and  my 
throne  is  in  a  pillar  of  a  cloud.  I  alone  have  compassed  the  circuit  of  heaven, 
and  have  penetrated  into  the  bottom  of  the  deep,  and  liave  walked  in  the 
waves  of  the  sea.  And  have  stood  in  all  the  earth:  and  in  every  people,  and 
in  every  nation,  I  have  had  the  chief  rule:  and  by  my  power  I  have  trodden 
under  my  feet  the  hearts  of  all  the  high  and  low:  and  in  all  these  I  sought 
rest,  and  I  shall  abide  in  the  inheritance  of  the  Lord.  Then  the  creator  of  all 
things  commanded,  and  said  to  me:  and  lie  that  made  me,  rested  in  my  tab- 
ernacle.   And  he  said  to  me:  Let  thy  dwelling  be  in  Jacob,  and  thy  inherit- 


MARY.  527 

ance  in  Israel,  and  take  root  in  my  elect.  From  the  beginning,  and  before  the 
world,  was  I  created;  and  unto  the  world  to  come,  I  shall  not  cease  to  be; 
and  in  the  holy  dwelling-place  I  have  ministered  before  him.  And  so  was  I 
established  in  Sion,  and  in  the  holy  city  likewise  I  rested:  and  my  power  was 
in  Jerusalem.  And  I  took  root  in  an  honourable  people,  and  in  the  portion  of 
my  God,  his  inheritance:  and  my  abode  is  in  the  full  assembly  of  saints.  Eccli. 
24—6  to  16.  See  whole  Chapter. 

Therefore  the  Lord  himself  shall  give  you  a  sign.  Behold,  a  virgin  shall 
conceive,  and  bear  a  son;  and  his  name  shall  be  called  Emmanuel.  He  shall 
eat  butter  and  honey,  that  he  may  know  to  refuse  the  evil,  and  to  choose  the 
good.     Isa.  7 — 14,  15. 

And  there  shall  come  forth  a  rod  out  of  the  root  of  Jesse,  and  a  flower 
shall  rise  up  out  of  his  root.  And  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  shall  rest  upon  him: 
the  spirit  of  wisdom,  and  of  understanding,  the  spirit  of  counsel,  and  of  forti- 
tude, the  spirit  of  knowledge,  and  of  godliness.     Ibid.  11 — 1,  2. 

Behold  the  Lord  will  ascend  upon  a  swift  cloud,  and  will  enter  into  Egypt, 
and  the  idols  of  Egypt  shall  be  moved  at  his  presence,  and  the  heart  of  Egypt 
shall  melt  in  the  midst  thereof .     Ibid.  19 — 1. 

Drop  down  dew,  ye  heavens,  from  above,  and  let  the  clouds  rain  the  just: 
let  the  earth  be  opened,  and  bud  forth  a  saviour:  and  let  justice  spring  up  to- 
gether: I  the  Lord  have  created  him.     Ibid.  45 — 8. 

How  long  wilt  thou  be  dissolute  in  deliciousness,  O  wandering  daughter? 
for  the  Lord  hath  created  a  new  thing  upon  the  earth;  a  woman  shall  com- 
pass A  MAN.    Jerem.  31 — 22. 

Mary  Prefigured  by  the  Ark  of  Noe. 

Make  thee  an  ark  of  tiraber  planks:  thou  shalt  make  little  rooms  in  the 
ark,  and  thou  shalt  pitch  it  within  and  without.     Gen.  6—14. 

Mary  Prefigured  by  the  Burning  Bush. 

And  the  Lord  appeared  to  him  (Moses)  in  a  flame  of  fire  out  of  the  midst 
of  a  bush:  and  he  saw  that  the  bush  was  on  fire,  and  was  not  bmnt.  Exod. 
3—2. 

Mary  Prefigured  by  the  Ark  of  the  Covenant. 

Frame  an  ark  of  setim-wood,  the  length  whereof  shaU  be  of  two  cubits 
and  a  half;  the  breadth,  a  cubit  and  a  half;  the  height,  likewise  a  cubit  and  a 
half.     Exod.  25—10, 

Mary  Prefigured  by  the  Bod  of  Aaron. 

He  (Moses)  returned  on  the  following  day,  and  found  that  the  rod  of 
Aaron  for  the  house  of  Levi,  was  budded:  and  that  the  buds  swelling  it  had 
bloomed  blossoms,  which  spreading  the  leaves,  were  formed  into  almonds. 
Num.  17—8. 

Mary  Prefigured  by  Gedeon^s  Fleece. 
And  Gedeon  said  to  God:  If  thou  wilt  save  Israel  by.  my  hand,  as  thou 


528  MARY. 

hast  said,  I  will  put  this  fleece  of  wool  on  the  floor:  if  there  be  dew  in  the 
fleece  only,  and  it  be  dry  on  all  the  ground  beside,  I  shall  know  that  by  my 
hand,  as  thou  hast  said,  thou  wilt  deliver  Israel.  And  it  was  so.  And  rising 
before  day  wringing  the  fleece,  he  flUed  a  vessel  with  the  dew.  And  he  said 
again  to  God:  Let  not  thy  wrath  be  kindled  against  me,  if  I  try  once  more, 
seeking  a  sign  in  the  fleece.  I  pray  that  the  fleece  only  may  be  dry,  and  all 
the  ground  wet  with  dew.  And  God  did  that  night  as  he  had  requested:  and 
it  was  dry  on  the  fleece  only,  and  there  was  dew  on  all  the  ground.  Judges. 
6—36  to  40.  \ 

Mary  Prefigured  by  Sdlomon's  Throne. 

King  Solomon  also  made  a  great  throne  of  ivory,  and  overlaid  it  with  the 
finest  gold.     3.  Kings.  10—18.     See  2.  Paral.  9—17. 

Mary  Prefigured  by  Solomon^s  Temple. 

See  3.  Kings.  Chapter  6,  and  2.  Paral.  Chapters  2,  3  and  4. 

Mary  Prefigured  by  the  East  Gate  of  the  Sanctuary. 

And  he  brought  me  back  to  the  way  of  the  gate  of  the  outward  sanctuary, 
which  looked  towards  the  east:  and  it  was  shut.  And  the  Lord  said  to  me: 
This  gate  shall  be  shut:  it  shall  not  be  opened,  and  no  man  shall  pass  through 
it;  because  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel  hath  entered  in  by  it:  and  it  shall  be 
shut  for  the  prince.  The  prince  himself  shall  sit  in  it,  to  eat  bread  before  the 
Lord.     Ezech.  44—1  to  3. 

Mary  Prefigured  by  a  Mountain. 

Thus  thou  sawest  till  a  stone  was  cut  out  of  a  mountain  without  hands. 
Dan.   2—34. 

Mary  Prefigured  by  Distinguished  Women. 

By  Rebecca, 

Behold,  Rebecca  is  before  thee,  take  her  and  go  thy  way,  and  let  her  be 
the  wife  of  thy  master's  son,  as  the  Lord  hath  spoken.    G«n.  24 — 51. 

By  Rachel. 

See  Oen.  Chapters  30  and  31. 

By  Abigail. 

And  when  Abigail  saw  Da\id,  she  made  haste,  and  lighted  oflf  the  ass, 
and  fell  before  David,  on  her  face,  and  adored  upon  the  ground.  And  she 
fell  at  his  feet,  and  said:  Upon  me  let  this  iniquity  be,  my  lord:  let  thy  hand- 
maid speak,  I  beseech,  in  thy  ears;  and  hear  the  words  of  thy  servant. 
1.  Kings.  25—23,  24. 


MARY.  58d 

By  Abisag. 

Now  king  David  was  old,  and  advanced  in  years:  and  when  he  was  cov- 
ered with  clothes,  he  was  not  warm.  His  servants  therefore  said  to  him: 
Let  us  seek  for  our  lord  the  king  a  young  virgin;  and  let  her  stand  before 
the  king,  and  cherish  him,  and  sleep  in  his  bosom,  and  warm  our  lord  the 
king.  So  they  sought  a  beautiful  young  woman  in  all  the  coasts  of  Israel: 
and  they  found  Abisag  a  Sunamitess,  and  brought  her  to  the  king.  And  the 
damsel  was  exceeding  beautiful:  and  she  slept  with  the  king,  and  served  him; 
but  the  king  did  not  know  her.     3.  Kings.  1 — 1  to  4. 

By  Judith. 

Judith  said  (to  the  inhabitants  of  Bethulia):  Praise  ye  the  Lord  our  God, 
who  hath  not  forsaken  them  that  hope  in  him.  And  by  me  his  handmaid  he 
hath  fulfilled  his  mercy,  which  he  promised  to  the  house  of  Israel:  and  he 
hath  killed  the  enemy  of  his  people  by  my  hand  this  night.  Judith. 
13—17,  18. 

By  Esther. 

Esther  also  among  the  rest  of  the  maidens  was  delivered  to  him  {Egeus)  to 
be  kept  in  the  number  of  the  women.  And  she  pleased  him,  and  found  favour 
in  his  sight.     Esther.  2 — 8,  9. 

If  I  have  found  favour  in  thy  sight,  O  king,  and  if  it  please  thee,  give  me 
my  life  for  which  I  ask,  and  my  people  for  which  I  request.     Ibid.  7 — 3. 

Mary,  Figuratively  Called  the  Star  of  Jacob. 

A  STAR  SHALL  RISE  out  of  Jacob,  and  a  sceptre  shall  spring  up  from  Israel; 
and  shall  strike  the  chiefs  of  Moab,  and  shall  waste  all  the  children  of  Seth. 
Nmn.  24—17. 

Mary,  Called  the  Sun. 

He  hath  set  his  tabernacle  in  the  sun:  and  he  as  a  bridegroom  coming  out 
of  his  bride  chamber.     Psalm.  18 — 6. 

Mary,  Called  Queen. 

The  queen  stood  on  thy  right  hand,  in  gilded  clothing:  surrounded  with 
variety.    Psalm.  44 — 10. 

Mary,  Called  the  Tabernacle  of  the  Most  High. 

The  stream  of  the  river  maketh  the  city  of  God  joyful;  the  most  High 
hath  sanctified  his  own  tabernacle.     Psalm.  45 — 5. 

Mary,  Called  a  Blessed  Land. 

Lord,  thou  hast  blessed  thy  land:  thou  hast  turned  away  the  captivity  of 
Jacob.     Psalm.  84 — 2. 


530  MARY. 

Mary,  Called  the  City  of  God. 

Glorious  things  are  said  of  thee,  O  city  of  Grod.    Psahn.  86—3. 

Mary,  Called  the  House  of  Wisdom. 

Wisdom  hath  built  herself  a  house:  she  hath  hewn  her  out  seven  pillars. 
Prov.  9—1. 

Mary,  Called  a  Valiant  Woman. 

Who  shall  find  a  valiant  woman  ?  far,  and  from  the  uttermost  coasts,  is 
the  price  of  her.     Prov.  31—10. 

Mary,  Called  All  Fair. 

Thou  art  all  fair,  O  my  love;  and  there  is  not  a  spot  in  thee.    Canticle  of 
Canticles.  4 — 7. 

Mary,  Called  the  Mother  of  Fair  Love. 

I  am  the  mother  of  fair  love,  and  of  fear,  and  of  knowledge,  and  of  holy 
hope.     Ecch,  24—24. 

Mary,  Called  Virgin. 

Behold,  a  virgin  shall  conceive,  and  bear  a  son;  and  his  name  shall  be 
called  Emmanuel.     Isa..  7 — 14. 

Mary,  Called  the  Rod  of  Jesse. 

And  there  shall  come  forth  a  rod  out  of  the  root  of  Jesse,  and  a  flower 
shall  rise  up  out  of  his  root.     Isa.  11 — 1. 

Mary,  Called  a  Cloud. 

Behold  the  Lord  will  ascend  upon  a  swift  cloud.    Isa.  19—1. 

Mary,  Called  a  Closed  Oate. 

SeeEzech.  44—2. 

Mary,  Called  a  Mountain. 

See  Dan.  2—34. 

Mary,  CaUed,  and  is,  the  Mother  of  the  Lord. 

And  she  {Elizabeth)  cried  out  with  a  loud  voice,  and  said:  Blessed  art  thou 
among  women;  and  blessed  is  the  fruit  af  thy  womb.  And  whence  is  this  to 
me,  that  the  mother  of  my  Lord  should  come  to  me  ?    Luke.  1 — 42,  43. 


MARY.  ^    531 

Mary,  Called  the  Mother  of  Jesus. 

And  when  they  were  departed,  behold,  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  appeared  in 
sleep  to  Joseph,  saying:  Arise,  and  take  the  child  and  his  mother,  and  fly  into 
Egypt;  and  be  there  until  I  shall  tell  thee.     Matth.  3 — 13. 

Now  there  stood  by  the  cross  of  Jesus,  his  mother,  and  his  mother's  sister, 
Mary  of  Cleophas,  and  Mary  Magdalene.     John.  19 — 25. 

Thmgs  to  which  Mary  is  Compared. 

She  is  compared  to  wine,  to  oil  poured  out  and  to  the  odor  of  ointments, 
Canticle  of  Canticles  1 — 1  to  3;  to  the  tents  of  Cedar  and  to  the  curtains  of 
Solomon,  verse  4;  to  a  vineyard,  verse  5;  to  a  bundle  of  myrrh,  verse  12;  to  a 
cluster  of  cypress  in  the  vineyards  of  Engaddi,  verse  13;  to  the  flower  of  the 
field  and  the  lily  of  the  valleys.  Ibid.  2 — 1;  to  an  apple-tree  among  the  trees  of 
the  ivoods,  verse  3;  to  a  cellar  of  wine,  verse  4;  ifo  a  dove  in  the  clifts  of  the 
rock,  verse  14;  to  a  pillar  of  smoke  of  aromatical  spices,  of  myrrh,  of  frankin- 
cense and  of  all  the  powders  of  the  perfumer,  Ibid.  3 — 6;  to  king  Solomon  in  the 
day  of  his  espousals,  verse  11;  to  the  eyes  of  doves.  Ibid.  4 — 1 ;  to  scarlet  lace 
and  to  a  pomegranate,  verse  3;  to  the  tower  of  David,  verse  4;  to  young  roes 
feeding  among  the  lilies,  verse  5;  to  a  mountain  of  myrrh  and  to  a  hill  of  frank- 
incense, verse  6;  to  a  dropping  honey-comb,  verse  11;  to  a  garden  inclosed,  and 
to  a  fountain  sealed,  verse  18;  to  a  paradise  of  pomegranates,  verse  13;  to  a 
well  of  living  waters,  verse  15;  to  the  north  wind  and  to  the  south  wind,  verse 
16;  to  the  fruit  of  apple-trees.  Ibid.  5 — 1;  to  beds  of  aromatical  spices,  verse 
13;  to  ivory  set  ivith  sapphires,  verse  14;  to  pillars  of  marble  upon  bases  of 
gold,  Yerse  15;  to  the  bark  of  a  pomegranate.  Ibid.  6 — 6;  to  the  dawn,  to  the 
moon  and  to  the  sun,  verse  9;  to  a  garden  of  nuts  and  to  thef7'uits  of  the  val- 
leys, verse  10;  to  wisdom  in  the  churches  of  the  Most  High,  Eccli.  24 — 2;  to  the 
multitude  of  the  elect,  verse  4;  to  the  mouth  of  the  Most  High,  verse  5;  to  a,  light 
rising  in  the  heavens  and  to  a  cloud  covering  the  tvhole  earth,  verse  6;  to  a 
pillar  of  a  cloud,  verse  7;  to  an  army  in  battle-array.  Canticle  of  Canticles, 
6—3,  9;  to  the  circuit  of  heaven  and  to  the  bottom  of  the  deep,  Eccli.  24 — 8;  to 
a  cedar  in  Libanus,  and  to  a  cypress-tree  on  Mount  Sion,  verse  17;  to  a  palm- 
tree  in  Cades  and  to  a  rose-plant  in  Jericho,  verse  18;  to  an  olive-tree  in  the 
plai7is  and  to  a  plane-tree  by  the  water,  verse  19;  to  cinnamon  and  to  aromati- 
cal balm,  verse  20;  to  storax,  galbanum,  onyx,  aloes,  frankincense  and  to  the 
purest  balm,  verse  21;  to  the  turpentine-tree,  verse  22,  etc.  See  whole  Chap- 
ter. 

The  Perpetual  Virginity  of  Mary,  Indicated. 

And  the  Lord  appeared  to  him  (Moses)  in  a  flame  of  fire  out  of  the  midst 
of  a  bush:  and  he  saw  that  the  bush  was  on  fire,  and  was  not  burnt.  Exod. 
3—2. 

And  Gedeon  said  to  God:  If  thou  wilt  save  Israel  .by  my  hand,  as  thou 
hast  said,  I  wUl  put  this  fleece  of  wool  on  the  floor:  if  there  be  dew  in  the 
fleece  only,  and  it  be  dry  on  all  the  ground  beside,  I  shall  know  that  by  my 
hand,  as  thou  hast  said,  thou  wilt  deliver  Israel.  And  it  was  so.  And  rising 
before  day  wringing  the  fleece,  he  filled  a  vessel  with  the  dew.  And  he  said 
again  to  God:  Let  not  thy  wrath  be  kindled  against  me,  if  I  try  once  more. 


533  MARY. 

seeking  a  sign  in  the  fleece.  I  pray  that  the  fleece  only  may  .  be  dry,  and  all 
the  ground  wet  with  dew.  And  God  did  that  night  as  he  had  requested:  and 
it  was  dry  on  the  fleeces  only,  and  there  was  dew  on  all  the  ground.  Judges. 
6—37  to  40. 

As  the  lily  among  thorns  so  is  my  love  among  the  daughters.  Canticle 
of  Canticles,  2 — 2. 

Thou  art  all  fair,0  my  love;  and  there  is  not  a  spot  in  thee.  Ibid.  4—7.  See 
6—9,  and  Psalm.  18—6. 

The  land  that  was  desolate  and  impassable  shall  be  glad;  and  the  wilder- 
ness shall  rejoice,  and  shall  flourish  like  the  lily.  It  shall  bud  forth  and  blos- 
som, and  shall  rejoice  with  joy  and  praise:  the  glory  of  Libanus,  is  given  to 
it:  the  beauty  of  Carmel,  and  Saron;  they  shall  see  the  glory  of  the  Lord  and 
the  beauty  of  our  God.     Isa.  35 — 1,  2.     See  7 — 14,  and  11 — 1. 

Before  she  was  in  labour,  she  brought  forth:  before  her  time  came  to  be 
delivered  she  brought  forth  a  man-child.  Who  hath  ever  heard  such  a  thing? 
and  who  hath  seen  the  like  to  this?    Ibid.  66 — 7,  8.     See  Ezech.  44 — 2,  3. 

But  while  he  thought  on  these  things,  behold,  the  Angel  of  the  Lord 
appeared  to  him  in  his  sleep,  saying:  Joseph,  son  of  David,  fear  not  to  take 
vmto  thee  Mary  thy  wife:  for  that  which  is  conceived  in  her,  is  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.     Matth.  1—20. 

And  Mary  said  to  the  Angel:  How  shall  this  be  done,  because  I  know  not 
man?  And  the  Angel  answering,  said  to  her:  The  Holy  Ghost  shall  come  up- 
on thee;  and  the  power  of  the  most  High  shaU  over-shadow  thee.  And  there- 
fore also  thee  Holy  which  shall  be  born  of  thee,  shall  be  called  the  Son  of 
God.     Luke.  1—34,  35. 

Virtties  of  tlie  Virgin  Mary. 

Her  Faith. 

She  hath  tasted  and  seen  that  her  traffic  is  good:  her  lamp  shall  not  be 
put  out  in  the  night.     Prov.  3 — 18. 

And  Mary  said:  Behold  the  handmaid  of  the  Lord:  be  it  done  to  me  ac- 
cording to  thy  word.  And  the  Angel  departed  from  her.  *  *  And  blessed 
art  thou  that  hast  believed;  because  those  things  shall  be  accomplished  that 
were  spoken  to  thee  by  the  Lord.    Luke.  1 — 38  and  46. 

Her  Hope. 

I  am  the  mother  of  fair  love,  and  of  fear,  and  of  knowledge,  and  of  holy 
hope.     EccU.  24—24. 

And  the  third  day  there  was  a  marriage  in  Cana  of  Galilee;  and  the 
mother  of  Jesus  was  there.  *  *  His  mother  said  to  the  waiters:  Whatso- 
ever he  shall  say  to  you,  do  ye.    John.  2 — 1  and  5. 

Her  Charity. 

And  Mary  abode  with  her  {Elizabeth)  about  three  months:  and  she  return- 
ed to  her  own  house.     Luke.  1 — 56. 

And  she  brought  forth  her  first-born  son,  and  wrapped  him  up  in  swad- 
dling clothes,  and  laid  him  in  a  manger:  because  there  was  no  room  for  them 
in  the  inn.     Ibid.  2 — 7. 


MARY.  588 

And  the  wine  failing,  the  mother  of  Jesus  saith  to  him:  They  have  na 
wine.     John.  2 — 3. 

Now  there  stood  by  the  cross  of  Jesus,  his  mother,  and  his  mother's 
sister,  Mary  of  Cleophas,  and  Mary  Magdalene.    Ibid.  19 — 25. 

Her  Chastity. 

See  Perpetual  Virginity  of  Mary,  above:  see  also  Luke.  1 — 34,  35. 
Her  Humility, 

And  Mary  said:  Behold  the  handmaid  of  the  Lord:  be  it  done  to  me  ac- 
cording to  thy  word.  And  the  Angel  departed  from  her.  *  *  Because  he 
hath  regarded  the  humility  of  his  handmaid:  for,  behold,  from  henceforth  all 
generations  shall  call  me  blessed.     Luke.  1 — 38  and  48. 

Her  Prudence. 

But  Mary  kept  all  these  words,  pondering  thevi  in  her  heart.  Luke» 
2—19. 

Her  Solicitude. 

And  his  mother  said  to  him:  Son,  why  hast  thou  done  so  to  us?  behold^ 
thy  father  and  I  have  sought  thee  sorrowing.     Luke.  2 — 48. 

Her  Piety. 

And  Mary  said:  My  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord:  and  my  spirit  hath 
rejoiced  in  God  my  Saviour.    Luke.   1 — 46,  47. 

Her  Benignity. 

And  she  entered  into  the  house  of  Zachary,  and  saluted  Elizabeth.  Luke. 
1-^0. 

Her  Courage. 

See  John.  19 — 25,  and  Prov.  Chapter  31. 

Her  Wisdom, 

She  hath  opened  her  mouth  to  wisdom,  and  the  law  of  clemency  is  on 
her  tongue.    Prov.  31—26.  See  John.  2 — 5. 

Her  Poverty. 

And  going  into  the  house,  they  found  the  child  with  Mary  his  mother  r 
and  falling  down,  they  adored  him:  and  opening  their  treasxires,  they  of- 
fered to  him  gifts,  gold,  frankincense,  and  myrrh.     Matth.  2 — 11. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  that  when  they  were  there,  her  days  were  accom- 

34 


•534  MARY. 

plislied,  that  she  should  be  delivered.  And  she  brought  forth  her  first-born 
son,  and  wrapped  him  up  in  swaddling  clothes,  and  laid  him  in  a  manger; 
because  there  was  no  room  for  them  in  the  inn.     Luke,  2 — 6,  7.     See  verse  24. 

Her  Patience. 

Simeon  said  to  Mary:  And  thy  own  soul  a  sword  shall  pierce,  that  out  of 
many  hearts  thoughts  may  be  revealed.     Luke.  2—35.     See  Matth.  2—13. 

Mary  tvas  Pre-eminent  in  Virtue. 

Many  daughters  have  gathered  together  riches:  thou  hast  surpassed  them 
all.     Prov.  31—29. 

In  me  is  all  grace  of  the  way,  and  of  the  truth ;  in  me  is  all  hope  of  life 
and  of  virtue.     Eccli.  24—25. 

The  Angelical  Salutation. 

And  the  Angel  being  come  in,  said  to  her:  Hail,  full  of  grace,  the  Lord 
is  with  thee:  Blessed  art  thou  among  women.     Luke.  1 — 28.     See  verse  48. 

Mary  Visits  Elizabeth,  and  Gives  Praise  to  Ood. 

And  Mary  rising  up  in  those  days,  went  into  the  mountainous  country 
■with  haste,  into  a  city  of  Juda:  and  she  entered  into  the  house  of  Zachary, 
•and  saluted  Elizabeth.  *  *  And  Marj'  said :  My  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord. 
liUke.  1—39,  40  and  46. 

Mary  Ooes  to  Bethlehem  vrith  Joseph. 

And  Joseph  also  went  up  from  Galilee,  out  of  the  city  of  Nazareth  into 
Judea,  to  the  city  of  David, which  is  called  Bethlehem;  because  he  was  of  the 
house  and  family  of  David,  to  be  enrolled  with  Mary  his  espoused  wife,  who 
•was  with  child.     Luke.  2—^4,  5. 

Mary  Flees  to  Egypt  vnth  Joseph. 

Who  {Joseph)  rising  up,  took  the  child  and  his  mother  by  night,  and  re- 
tired into  Egypt:  and  he  was  there  until  the  death  of  Herod:  that  it  might  be 
fulfilled  which  the  Lord  spoke  by  the  prophet,  saying:  Out  of  Egypt  have  I 
called  my  son.    Matth.  2—14. 

Mary  Returns  to  the  Land  of  Israel, 

Now  Herod  being  dead,  behold,  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  appeared  in  sleep  to 
Joseph  in  Egypt,  saying:  Rise, and  take  the  child  and  his  mother,  and  go  into 
the  land  of  Israel:  for  they  are  dead,  wlio  sought  the  life  of  the  child:  who, 
rising  up,  took  the  child,  and  his  mother,  and  came  into  the  land  of  Israel 
Matth,  2— 19  to  21. 


MASS.  535 

Mary  Finds  Christ  in  the  Temple. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  that  after  three  days  they  found  him  in  the  temple, 
sitting  in  the  midst  of  the  doctors,  hearing  them,  and  asking  them  questions. 
Luke.  3—46. 

Mary  is  Present  at  the  Crucifixion,  and  is  Commended  to  the  Filial 
Care  of  the  Apostle  John. 

Now  there  stood  by  the  cross  of  Jesus,  his  mother,and  his  mother's  sister, 
Mary  of  Cleophas,  and  Mary  Magdalene.  When  Jesus,  therefore,  saw  his 
mother  and  the  disciple  standing,  whom  he  loved,  he  saith  to  his  mother: 
Woman,  behold  thy  son.  After  that,he  saith  to  the  disciple;  Behold  thy  mother. 
And  from  that  hour  the  disciple  took  her  to  his  own.     John.  19 — '25  to  27. 

Mary  Remained  with  the  Apostles. 

All  these  were  persevering  with  one  mind  in  prayer  with  the  women,and 
Mary  the  mother  of  Jesus,  and  his  brethren.     Acts.  1 — 14. 

MASS. 

Sacrifice  of  the  Mass  Foretold. 

I  will  look  on  you,  and  make  you  increase:  you  shall  be  multiplied,  and  I 
will  establish  my  covenant  with  you.  You  shall  eat  the  oldest  of  the  old  store, 
and, new  coming  on,  you  shall  cast  away  the  old.  I  will  set  my  tabernacle  in 
the  midst  of  you;  and  my  soul  shall  not  cast  you  off.  I  will  walk  among  you, 
and  will  be  your  God;  and  you  shall  be  my  people.     Levit.  26 — 9  to  12. 

Thou  hast  prepared  a  table  before  me,  against  them  that  afflict  me.  Thou 
hast  anointed  my  head  with  oil;  and  my  chalice  which  inebriateth  me,  how  , 
goodly  is  it !    Psalm.  22—5. 

The  Lord  hath  sworn,  and  he  will  not  repent:  Thou  art  a  priest  forever 
according  to  the  order  of  Melchisedech.  Psalm.  109—4.  See  Hebr.  5 — 6, and 
7—17. 

And  in  the  last  days  the  mountain  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  shall  be  pre- 
pared, on  the  top  of  mountains,  and  it  shall  be  exalted  above  the  hills:  and 
all  nations  shall  flow  unto  it.  And  many  people  shall  go,  and  say:  Come  and 
let  us  go  up  to  the  mountain  of  the  Lord, and  to  the  house  of  the  God  of  Jacob, 
and  he  will  teach  us  his  waj^s,  and  we  will  walk  in  his  paths:  for  the  law 
shall  come  forth  from  Sion,  and  the  word  of  the  Lord  from  Jerusalem.  Isa. 
3—2,  3.     See  Micheas.  4—1. 

In  that  day  there  shall  be  an  altar  of  the  Lord  in  the  midst  of  the  land  of 
Egypt,  and  a  monument  of  the  Lord  at  the  borders  thereof:  it  shall  be  for  a 
sign,  and  for  a  testimony,  to  the  Lord  of  hosts  in  the  land  of  Egypt.  For 
they  shall  cry  to  the  Lord  because  of  the  oppressor:  and  he  shall  send  them  a 
saviour  and  a  defender  to  deliver  them.  And  the  Lord  shall  be  known  by- 
Egypt:  and  the  Egyptians  {that  is,  the  Gentiles)  shall  know  the  Lord  in  that 
day,  and  shall  worship  him  with  sacrifices  and  offerings:  and  they  shall  make 
vows  to  the  Lord,  and  perform  them.     Isa.  19 — 19  to  21. 

I  will  bring  them  into  my  holy  mount,  and  will  make  them  joyful  in  my 


536  MASS. 

house  of  prayer;  their  holocausts,  and  their  victims  shall  please  me  upon  my 
altar:  for  my  house  shall  be  called  the  house  of  prayer  for  all  nations.  Ibid. 
56—7. 

But  you  shall  be  called  tlie  priests  of  the  Lord:  to  you  it  shall  be  said:  Ye 
ministers  of  our  God:  you  shall  eat  the  riches  of  the  Gentiles,  and  you  shall 
pride  yourselves  in  their  glory.     Ibid.  61 — 6. 

And  I  will  set  a  sign  among  them,  and  I  will  send  of  them  that  shall  be 
saved,  to  the  Gentiles  into  the  sea,  into  Africa,and  Lydia,  them  that  draw  the 
bow;  into  Italy,  and  Greece,  to  the  islands  afar  off,  to  them  that  have  not 
heard  of  me,  and  have  not  seen  my  glory.  And  they  shall  declare  my  glory  to 
the  Gentiles:  and  they  shall  bring  all  your  brethren  out  of  aU  nations  for  a 
gift  to  the  Lord,  upon  horses,  and  in  chai-iots,  and  in  litters,  and  on  mules, 
,  and  in  coaches,  to  my  holy  mountain  Jerusalem,  saith  the  Lord,  as  if  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  should  bring  an  offering  in  a  clean  vessel  into  the  house  of  the 
Lord.  And  I  will  take  of  them  to  be  priests  and  Le^^Ltes,  saith  the  Lord.  Ibid. 
66—19  to  21. 

Behold,  the  days  shall  come,  saith  the  Lord,  and  I  will  make  a  new  cov- 
enant with  the  house  of  Israel,  and  with  the  house  of  Juda.  Jerem.  31 — 31. 
See  Hebr.  8—8. 

In  those  days  shall  Juda  be  saved,  and  Jerusalem  shall  dwell  securely: 
and  this  is  the  name  that  they  shall  call  him,  The  Lord  our  just  One.  For  thus 
saith  the  Lord:  There  shall  not  be  cut  off  from  David  a  man  to  sit  upon  the 
throne  of  the  house  of  Israel.  Neither  shall  there  be  cut  off  from  the  priests 
and  Levites  a  man  before  my  face,  to  offer  holocausts,  and  to  burn  sacrifice, 
and  to  kill  victims  continually.     Ibid.  33 — 16  to  18. 

They  shall  defile  the  sanctuary  of  strength,  and  shall  take  away  the  con- 
tinual sacrifice:  and  they  shall  place  there  the  abomination  unto  desolation. 
Dan.  11—31. 

And  from  the  time  when  the  continual  sacrifice  shall  be  taken  away,  and 
the  abomination  unto  desolation  shall  be  set  up,  there  shall  be  a  thousand 
•  two  hundred  ninety  days.     Ibid.   12 — 11. 

In  that  day  I  will  raise  up  the  tabernacle  of  David,  that  is  fallen:  and  I 
will  close  \ip  the  breaches  of  the  walls  thereof,  and  repair  what  was  fallen: 
and  I  will  rebuild  it  as  in  the  days  of  old.     Amos.  9 — 11.  See  Acts.  15 — 16. 

Who  is  there  among  you,  that  will  shut  the  doors,  and  will  kindle  the  fire 
on  my  altar  gratis  ?  I  have  no  pleasure  in  you,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  and  I 
will  not  receive  a  gift  of  your  hand.  For  from  the  rising  of  the  sun  even  to 
the  going  down,  my  name  is  great  among  the  Gentiles:  and  in  every  place 
there  is  sacrifice,  and  there  is  offered  to  my  name  a  clean  oblation:  for  my 
name  is  great  among  the  Gentiles,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.     Malach.  1 — 10, 11. 

Sacrifice  of  the  Mass  Indicated  by  Varioiis  Figures  in  the  Old  Testament. 

But  Melchisedech  the  king  of  Salem,  bringing  forth  bread  and  wine,  for 
he  was  the  Priest  of  the  most  high  God,  blessed  him,  and  said:  Blessed  be 
Abram  by  the  most  high  God, who  created  heaven  and  earth.  Gen.  14 — 18, 19. 
See  Hebr.  7—1. 

Abraham  lifted  up  his  eyes,  and  saw  behind  his  back  a  ram  amongst  the 
briars  sticking  fast  by  the  horns,  which  he  took  and  offeiced  for  a  holocaust 
instead  of  his  son.    (ien.     22 — 13. 

And  it  shall  be  a  lamb  without  blemish,  a  male,  of  one  year:  according  to 


MASS.  537 

which  rite  also  you  shall  take  a  kid.  *  *  Thou  shalt  keep  this  thing  as  a 
law  for  thee  and  thy  children  for  ever,     Exod.  12—5  and  24. 

And  thou  shalt  set  upon  the  table  loaves  of  proposition  in  my  sight  al- 
ways.    Ibid.  25—30. 

And  thou  shalt  also  do  this,  that  they  may  be  consecrated  to  me  in  priest- 
hood. Take  a  calf  from  the  herd,  and  two  rams  without  blemish,  and  un- 
leavened bread,  and  a  cake  without  leaven,  tempered  with  oil,  wafers  also  un- 
leavened, anointed  with  oil:  thou  shalt  make  them  all  of  wheaten  flour,  *  * 
Thou  shalt  take  also  one  ram,  upon  the  head  whereof  Aaron  and  his  sons 
shall  lay  their  hands.  Ibid.  29—1,  2  and  15.  See  whole  Chapter;  also  Levit. 
2—1  and  11. 

If  his  offering  be  a  holocaust,  and  of  the  herd,  he  shall  offer  a  male  with- 
out blemish,  at  the  door  of  the  testimony,  to  make  the  Lord  favourable  to  him: 
and  he  shall  put  his  hand  upon  the  head  of  the  victim:  and  it  shall  be  accept- 
able, and  help  to  its  expiation.     Levit.  1 — 3,  4. 

If  a  prince  shall  sin,  and  through  ignorance  do  any  one  of  the  things  that 
the  law  of  the  Lord  forbiddeth,  and  afterwards  shall  come  to  know  his  sin; 
he  shall  offer  a  buck-goat  without  blemish,  a  sacrifice  to  the  Lord.  Ibid. 
4—22,  23. 

But  if  he  be  not  able  to  offer  a  beast,  let  him  offer  two  turtles,  or  two 
young  pigeons  to  the  Lord,  one  for  sin:  and  the  other  for  a  holocaust.  And  he 
shall  give  them  to  the  pi'iest.     Ibid.     5 — 7,  8. 

The  priest  shall  command  him,  that  is  to  be  purified,  to  offer  for  himself 
two  living  sparrows,  which  it  is  lawful  to  eat,  and  cedar-wood,  and  scarlet 
and  hyssop.     Ibid.  14—4. 

He  {Aaron)  shall  offer  a  calf  for  sin,  and  a  ram  for  a  holocaust.  Ibid. 
16—3. 

And  for  his  trespass  he  shall  offer  a  ram  to  the  Lord,  at  the  door  of  the 
tabernacle  of  the  testimony.     Ibid.  19 — 21. 

The  priest  shall  take  a  handful  of  the  flour  that  is  tempered  with  oil,  and 
all  the  frankincense  that  is  put  upon  the  flour:  and  he  shall  bm-n  it  on  the  al- 
tar for  a  memorial  of  most  sweet  odour  to  the  Lord.     Ibid.  6 — 15.    See  9 — 8. 

They  shall  offer  a  calf  out  of  the  herd,  a  holocaust  for  a  most  sweet  sa- 
vour to  the  Lord,  and  the  sacrifice  and  libations  thereof,  as  the  ceremonies  re- 
quire, and  a  buck-goat  for  sin.     Num.  15 — 24.     See  18 — 17. 

And  the  priest  answered  David,  saying:  I  have  no  common  bread  at  hand, 
but  only  holy  bread,  if  the  young  men  be  clean,  especially  from  women. 
1.  Kings.  21—4.     See  3.  Kings.  19—6,  and  4.  Kings.  4—42. 

The  Sacrifice  of  the  Mass,  Called  a  Continual  Sacrifice. 

And  strength  was  given  him  against  the  continual  sacrifice,  because  of 
sins:  and  truth  shall  be  cast  down  on  the  ground,  and  he  shall  do  and  shall 
prosper.     Dan.  8—13.     See  11—31,  and  12—11. 

The  Person  Offering  the  Sacrifice  shall  not  Perish.  ' 

Neither  shall  there  be  cut  off  from  the  priests  and  Levites  a  man  before 
my  face,  to  offer  holocausts,  and  to  burn  sacrifice,  and  to  kill  victims  continu- 
ally. *  *  Also  my  covenant  with  David  my  servant  may  be 'made  void, 
that  he  should  not  have  a  son  to  reign  upon  his  throne,  and  with  the  Levites 
and  priests  my  ministers.    Jerem.  33 — 18  and  21. 


588  MASS. 

The  Sacrifice  of  the  Mass  Instituted  by  Christ. 

And  taking  bread,  he  gave  thanks,  and  brake,  and  gave  to  them,  saying: 
This  is  my  body  which  is  given  for  you:  Do  this  for  a  commemoration  of  me. 
Luke.  22—19.     See  Matth.  26—26;  Mark.  14—22,  and  1.  Cor.  11—24. 

Note — Oiven  for  you,that  is,given  in  the  present  or  in  the  past  Therefore 
the  body  of  Christ  must,  as  a  matter  of  fact,  have  been  the  victim;  not  to  be 
immolated,  but  already  immolated;  and  hence  there  was  a  sacrifice.  Although 
the  verb  is  put  in  the  futvu^e  by  Matthew  and  Mark,  it  must  be  understood  as 
referring  to  the  past  for  the  reason  that  what  has  not  as  yet  been  immolated 
cannot  have  the  natm-e  of  an  edible,  as  a  victim,  nor  be  proper  food  and  drink. 
But  at  the  last  supper  Christ  had  the  nature  of  an  edible,  and  was  in  reahty 
food  and  drink;  therefore,  be  had  already  been  immolated,  not  on  the  cross, 
but  in  the  unbloody  sacrifice,  which  preceded  the  crucifixion. 

Do  this  for  a  commemoration  of  me.  In  the  Holy  Scriptures  the  verb  to 
do  or  to  make  {facere)  is  very  frequently  used  in  the  sense  of  to  sacrifice.  See 
N\mi.  9—2,  4,  10' and  14. 

You  shall  offer  also  a  buck-goat  for  sin,  and  two  lambs  of  the  first  year 
for  sacrifices  of  peace-oflferings.     Levit.  23 — 19. 

The  Lord  hath  sworn,  and  he  will  not  repent:  Thou  art  a  priest  for  ever 
according  to  the  order  of  Melchisedech.  Psalm.  109 — 4.  Compare  this  verse 
with  Hebr.  5—6,  10;  and  7—17. 

Note — Melchisedech,  a  priest  of  the  Most  High,  offered  bread  and  wine  in 
sacrifice;  Christ,  therefore,  at  the  last  supper  (for  of  no  other  time  can  this 
be  said)  offered  his  body  and  blood  under  the  appearance  of  bread  and  wine. 
That  Melchisedech  brought  bread  and  vdne  to  Abram's  soldiers  is  certain 
from  Gren.  14 — 18.  He  did  so,  not  with  any  purpose  of  offering  them  food, 
because  they  had  already  eaten  and  were  filled,  as  we  leam  from  verse  24, 
but  that  they  might  become  sharers  in  this  sacrifice  of  sanctified  bread  and 
wine,  then  oflfered  for  the  first  time.  That  this  is  the  true  sense  is  evident 
from  the  words  immediately  following:  Yor  he  {Melchisedech)  was  the  Priest 
of  the  most  high  God.  Therefore,  Christ,  too,  offered  sacrifice  in  this  man- 
ner, and  bade  his  apostles  do  likewise  in  commemoration  of  him. 

The  Sacrifice  of  tJie  Mass  Confirmed  by  St.  Paul. 

The  chalice  of  benediction  which  we  bless,  is  it  not  the  communion  of  the 
blood  of  Christ  ?  And  the  bread  which  we  break,  is  it  not  the  partaking  of 
the  body  of  the  Lord  ?  *  *  Are  not  they,  who  eat  of  the  sacrifices,  par- 
takers of  the  altar?    1.  Cor.  10—16  and  18. 

We  have  an  altar,  whereof  they  have  no  power  to  eat  who  serve  the 
tabernacle.    Hebr.  13 — 10. 

Note. — If  we  have  an  altar,  we  must,  of  necessity,  also  have  a  sacrifice; 
and.  as  we  take  the  victim  from  the  altar,  and  not  from  the  cross,  it  follows 
that  the  victim  is  of  the  unbloody  sacrifice,  which  takes  place  in  the  Eucha- 
ristical  consecration. 

For  I  have  received  of  the  Lord  that  which  also  I  deliver  to  you,  that  the 
Lord  Jesus,  the  night  in  which  he  w«is  betray e<i,  took  bread,  and  giving 
tjianlrs,  broke,  and  said:  Take  ye,  and  eat:  this  is  my  body  which  shall  be 
delivered  for  you:  do  this  for  the  commemoration  of  me.  In  like  manner 
also  the  chalice,  after  he  had  supped,  saying:  This  cluilice  is  the  new  testa- 


MASTER.  5S9' 

ment  in  my  blood:  this  do  ye,  as  often  as  you  shall  drink  it  for  the  commem- 
oration of  me.  For  as  often  as  you  shall  eat  this  bread,  and  drink  this  chalice, 
you  shall  show  the  death  of  the  Lord,  until  he  come.  1.' Cor.  11 — 23  to  26» 
SeeHebr.  5—6. 

For  the  priesthood  being  translated,  it  is  necessary  that  a  translation  also 
be  made  of  the  law.     Hebr.  7 — 12. 

MASTER. 

Duty  and  Power  of  Master  and  Mistress. 

Agar,  the  handmaid  of  Sarai,  fled  from  her,  but  was  commanded  by  art^ 
Angel  to  return  and  humble  herself  before  her  mistress.  Gen.  Chapter  16^ 
See  also  Chapter  21. 

If  thou  buy  a  Hebrew  servant,  six  years  shall  he  serve  thee:  in  the  seventh 
he  shall  go  out  free  for  nothing.  *  *  He  that  striketh  his  bond-man  or 
bond-woman  with  a  rod,  and  they  die  under  his  hands,  shall  be  guilty  of  the 
crime.  *  *  If  any  man  strike  the  eye  of  his  man-servant  or  maid-servant, 
and  leave  them  but  one  eye,  he  shall  let  them  go  free,  for  the  eye  which  he 
put  out.  Also  if  he  strike  out  a  tooth  of  his  man-servant,  or  maid-servant,  he 
shall  in  like  manner  make  them  free.  Exod.  21—2,  20,  26,  27.  See  Jerem, 
34—9  and  14. 

Thou  shalt  not  calunmiate  thy  neighbour,  nor  oppress  him  by  violence. 
The  wages  of  him  that  hath  been  hired  by  thee  shall  not  abide  with  thee  until 
the  morning.     Levit.  19 — 13. 

The  seventh  day  is  the  sabbath,  that  is,the  rest  of  the  Lord  thy  God, 
Thou  shalt  not  do  any  work  therein,  thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter,  nor 
thy  man-servant,  nor  thy  maid-servant,  nor  thy  ox,  nor  thy  ass,  nor  any  of 
thy  beasts,  nor  the  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates;  that  thy  man-servant 
and  thy  maid -servant  may  rest,  even  as  thyself.  Deut.  5—14.  See  Exod. 
20—10. 

If  I  have  despised  to  abide  judgment  with  my  man-servant,  or  my  maid- 
servant, when  they  had  any  controversy  against  me.    Job.  31 — 13. 

And  the  king  (Saul)  said  to  the  messengers  that  stood  about  him:  Turn 
and  kill  the  priests  of  the  Lord;  for  their  hand  is  with  David,  because  they 
knew  that  he  was  fled,  and  they  told  it  not  to  me.     And  the  king's  servants 
would  not  put  forth  their  hands  against  the  priests  of  the  Lord.     1.  Kings, 
22—17. 

Giezi,  the  servant  of  Eliseus,  having  received  presents  from  Naaman,  and 
lied,  when  questioned  by  his  master,  was  struck  with  leprosy.     4.  Kings.  5—20. 

A  slave  will  not  be  corrected  by  words:  because  he  understandeth  what, 
thou  sayest,  and  will  not  answer.     Prov.  29 — 19.  ^ 

Hurt  not  the  servant  that  worketh  faithfully,  nor  the  hired  man  that 
giveth  thee  his  life.     Eccli.  7—32. 

The  yoke  and  the  thong  bend  a  stiff  neck;  and  continual  labours  bow  a 
slave.  Torture  and  fetters  are  for  a  malicious  slave:  send  him  to  work,  that 
he  be  not  idle:  for  idleness  hath  taught  much  evil.  Set  him  to  work:  for  so 
it  is  fit  for  him.  And  if  he  be  not  obedient,  bring  him  down  with  fetters;  but 
be  not  excessive  towards  any  one:  and  do  no  grievous  thing  without  judg- 
ment. If  thou  have  a  faithful  servant,  let  him  be  to  thee  as  thy  own  soul: 
treat  him  as  a  brother:  because  in  the  blood  of  thy  soul  thou  hast  gotten  him^ 


540  MATRIMONY. 

If  thou  hurt  him  unjustly,  he  will  run  awaj^:  and  if  he  rise  up  and  depart, 
thou  knowest  not  whom  to  ask,  and  in  what  way  to  seek  him.  Ibid.  33 — 27 
to  33.     See  Parable  of  the  Ten  Talents.     Matth.  25—14. 

The  centurion  in  the  gospel  was  solicitous  for  the  recovery  of  his  servant. 
Luke.  7—2.    See  Acts.  10—2. 

And  you,  masters,  do  the  same  things  to  them  {your  servants)  forbearing 
threatenings:  knowing  that  the  Lord  both  of  them  and  you  is  in  heaven:  and 
there  is  no  respect  of  persons  with  him.     Ephes.  6—9. 

Masters,  do  to  your  servants  that  which  is  just  and  equal;  knowing  that 
you  also  have  a  master  in  heaven.    Coloss.  4 — 1.    See  Philip.  2 — 7. 

We  should  not  Seek  to  be  Masters. 

But  be  not  you  called  Rabbi.  For  one  is  your  master,  and  all  you  are 
brethren.  *  *  Neither  be  ye  called  masters:  for  one  is  your  master,  Christ. 
Matth.  23—8  and  10. 

Be  not  many  masters,  my  brethren,  knowing  that  you  receive  the  greater 
judgment.    James.  3 — 1. 

MATRIMONY. 

Matrimony  was  Instituted  for  the  Propagation  of  the  Human  Race. 

Male  and  female  he  created  them.  And  God  blessed  them,  saying:  In- 
crease and  multiply,  and  fill  the  earth,  and  subdue  it,  and  rule  over  the  fishes 
of  the  sea,  and  the  fowls  of  the  air,  and  all  living  creatures  that  move  upon 
the  earth.     Gen.  1—27,  28. 

Then  the  Lord  God  cast  a  deep  sleep  upon  Adam:  and  when  he  was  fast 
asleep,  he  took  one  of  his  ribs,  and  filled  up  flesh  for  it.  And  the  Lord  God 
built  the  rib  which  he  took  from  Adam  into  a  woman:  and  brought  her  to 
Adam.  And  Adam  said:  This  now  is  bone  of  my  bones,  and  flesh  of  my 
flesh:  she  shall  be  call  Woman,  because  she  was  taken  out  of  man.  Where- 
fore a  man  shall  leave  father  and  mother,  and  shall  cleave  to  his  wife:  and 
they  shall  be  two  in  one  flesh.    Ibid.  2 — 21  to  24. 

And  Adam  said:  The  woman,  whom  thou  gavest  me  to  be  my  companion, 
gave  me  of  the  tree,  and  I  did  eat.  *  *  And  to  Adam  he  (God)  said:  Be- 
cause thou  hast  hearkened  to  the  voice  of  thy  wife,  and  hast  eaten  of  the 
tree,  whereof  I  commanded  thee,  that  thou  shouldst  not  eat,  cursed  is  the 
earth  in  thy  work:  with  labour  and  toil  shalt  thou  eat  thereof  all  the  days  of 
thy  Ufe.     Ibid.  3—12  and  17.     See  verse  16. 

And  Adam  knew  Eve  his  wife:  who  conceived  and  brought  forth  Cain, 
saying:  I  have  gotten  a  man  through  God.    Ibid.  4 — 1.    See  verse  17. 

Alid  Gk>d  blessed  Noe  and  his  sons.  And  he  said  to  them:  Increase,  and 
multiply,  and  fill  the  earth.    Ibid.  9—1.  See  8—17. 

After  this  there  went  a  man  {Amram)ot  the  house  of  Levi;  and  took  a 
wife  of  his  own  kindred.  And  she  conceived,  and  bore  a  son;  and  seeing  him 
a  goodly  child,  hid  him  three  months.    Exod.  2 — 1,  2. 

If  any  man  commit  adultery  with  the  wife  of  another,  and  defile  his 
neighboiu*'s  wife,  let  them  be  put  to  death,  both  the  adulterer  and  the  adul- 
teress.    Levit.  20—10. 

Thou  shalt  make  no  league  with  them  (th£  Qentiles),  nor  show  mercy  to 


MATRIMONY.  •  541 

them:  neither  shalt  thou  make  marriages  with  them.  Thou  shaltnot  give  thy 
daughter  to  his  son,  nor  take  his  daughter  for  thy  son.  Deut.  7 — 3,  3.  See 
5—21,  and  22—29. 

And  they  (the  Israelites)  took  their  daughters  to  wives;  and  they  {the  Gen- 
tiles) gave  their  own  daughters  to  their  sons;  and  thej-  (the  Israelites)  served 
their  gods.  Judges.  3—6.  See  1.  Esdras.  9—3;  2.  Esdras.  13—23,  and  Es- 
ther. 2—17. 

And  when  the  third  night  is  past,  thou  shalt  take  the  virgin  with  the  fear 
of  the  Lord,  moved  rather  for  love  of  children  than  for  lust,  that  in  the  seed 
of  Abraham  thou  mayst  obtain  a  blessing  in  children.     Tob.  6 — 22. 

Then  Tobias  exhorted  the  virgin,  and  said  to  her:  Sara,  arise,  and  let  us 
pray  to  God  to-day,  and  to-morrow, and  the  next  day:  because  for  these  three 
nights  we  are  joined  to  God:  and  when  the  third  night  is  over,  we  will  be  in 
our  own  wedlock.  *  *  And  now.  Lord,  thou  knowest,  that  not  for  fleshly 
lust  do  I  take  my  sister  to  wife,  but  only  for  the  love  of  posterity, in  which  thy 
'name  may  be  blessed  for  ever  and  ever.     Ibid.  8 — 4  and  9.     See  4 — '8. 

He  that  hath  found  a  good  wife,  hath  found  a  good  thing,  and  shall  re- 
ceive a  pleasure  from  the  Lord.     Prov.  18 — 22.     See  Jerem.  3 — 1. 

House  and  riches  are  given  by  parents:  but  a  prudent  wife  is  properly 
from  the  Lord.     Prov.  19—14.  See  Eccli.  25—2. 

And  what  doth  one  seek,but  the  seed  of  God  ?  Keep  then  your  spirit,  and 
despise  not  the  wife  of  thy  youth.     Malach.  2 — 15. 

But  I  say  to  you,  that  whosoever  shall  put  away  his  wife,  excepting  for 
the  cause  of  fornication,  causeth  her  to  commit  adultery:  and  whosoever 
shall  marry  her  that  is  put  away,  committeth  adultery.  Matth.  5 — 32.  See 
Luke  16—18. 

And  the  Pharisees  came  to  him,  tempting  him,  and  saying:  Is  it  lawful 
for  a  man  to  put  away  his  wife  for  every  cause  ?  And  he  answered,  and  said 
to  them:  Have  ye  not  read,  that  he  who  made  man  in  the  beginning,  made 
them  male  and  female  ?  And  he  said:  For  this  cause,  shall  a  man  leave  father 
and  mother,  and  shall  cleave  unto  his  wife:  and  they  two  shall  be  in  one 
flesh.  Matth.  19—3  to  5.  See  22-24  and  30;  also  Mark.  10—2,  and  6  to  9; 
6—18,  and  12—20. 

And  the  third  day  there  was  a  marriage  in  Cana  of  Galilee;  and  the  mo- 
ther of  Jesus  was  there.    John.  2 — 1. 

For  the  woman  that  hath  a  husband,  whilst  her  husband  liveth,  is  bound 
to  the  law:  but  if  her  husband  be  dead,  she  is  loosed  from  the  law  of  her  hus- 
band. "Wherefore,  whilst  her  husband  liveth,  she  shall  be  called  an  adulter- 
ess if  she  be  with  another  man.    Rom.  7 — 2,  3. 

A  woman  is  bound  by  the  law  as  long  as  her  husband  liveth:  but  if  her 
husband  die,  she  is  at  liberty:  let  her  marry  to  whom  she  will;  only  in  the 
Lord.     1.  Cor.  7—39. 

For  this  cause  shall  a  man  leave  his  father  and  mother;  and  shall  adhere 
to  his  wife:  and  they  shall  be  two  in  one  flesh.  This  is  a  great  sacrament:  but 
I  speak  in  Christ  and  in  the  church.     Ephes.  5 — 31,  32, 

Marriage  honourable  in  all,  and  the  bed  undefiled.  For  God  will  judge 
fornicators  and  adulterers.     Hebr.  13 — 4. 

Marriage  Instituted  to  enable  Man  more  easily  to  avoid  Sin. 

It  is  good  for  a  man  not  to  touch  a  woman:  but  because  of  fornication. 


542  MATRIMONY. 

let  every  man  have  his  own  wife,  and  let  every  woman  have  her  own  hus- 
band. Let  the  husband  render  the  debt  to  his  wife:  and  the  wife  also  in  Uke 
manner  to  the  husband.  *  *  Defraud  not  one  another,  unless,  perhaps  by 
consent,  for  a  time,  that  you  may  give  yourselves  to  prayer:  and  return  to- 
gether again,  lest  Satan  tempt  you  for  yom*  incontinency.  *  *  But  if  they 
do  not  contain  themselves,  let  them  marry :  for  it  is  better  to  marry  than  to 
burn.     1.  Cor.  7—1  to  3,  5,  9. 

Matrimony  Instituted  for  Mutual  Consolation. 

House  and  riches  are  given  by  parents:  but  a  prudent  wife  is  properly 
from  the  Lord.     Prov.  19 — 14. 

Marry  thy  daughter  well:  and  thou  shalt  do  a  great  work,  and  give  her 
to  a  wise  man.     EccU.  7 — 27. 

The  beauty  of  a  woman  cheereth  the  countenance  of  her  husband:  and  a' 
man  desireth  nothing  more.  If  she  have  a  tongue  that  can  cure,and  likewise 
mitigate  and  show  mercy;  her  husband  is  not  like  other  men.  He  that  pos- 
sesseth  a  good  wife,  beginneth  a  possession :  she  is  a  help  like  to  himself,  and 
a  pillar  of  rest.  Where  there  is  no  hedge,  the  possession shaU  be  spoiled:  and 
where  there  is  no  wife,  he  movuneth  that  is  in  want.  Who  \sdll  trust  him 
that  hath  no  rest,  and  that  lodgeth  wheresoever  the  night  taketh  him,  as  a 
robber  well  appointed,  that  skippeth  from  city  to  city?    Ibid.  36—24  to  28. 

Husbands,  love  your  wives,  as  Christ  also  loved  the  church,  and  deUvered 
himself  up  for  it.  *  *  So  also  ought  men  to  love  their  wives  as  their  own 
bodies.  He  that  loveth  his  wife,  loveth  himself.  *  *  Nevertheless  let  every 
one  of  you  in  particular  love  his  wife  as  himself:  and  let  the  wife  reverence 
her  husband.     Ephes.  5—25,  28,  33. 

Wives,  be  subject  to  your  husbands,  as  it  behooveth  in  the  Lord.  Hus- 
bands, love  your  wives;  and  be  not  bitter  towards  them.     Coloss.  3 — 18,  19. 

In  like  manner  also  let  wives  be  subject  to  their  husbands;  that  if  any 
beUeve  not  the  word,  they  may  be  gained  without  the  word,  bj'  the  conver- 
sation of  the  wives,  considering  your  chaste  conversation  with  fear.  Whose 
adorning  let  it  not  be  the  outward  plaiting  of  the  hair,  or  the  wearing  of  gold, 
or  the  putting  on  of  apparel;  but  the  hidden  man  of  the  heart  in  the  incor. 
ruptibility  of  a  quiet  and  a  meek  spirit,  which  is  rich  in  the  sight  of  God.  For 
after  this  manner  heretofore  also  the  holy  women,  hoping  in  God,  adorned 
themselves,  being  subject  to  their  own  husbands:  as  Sara  obeyed  Abraham, 
calUng  him  lord;  whose  daughters  you  are,  doing  weU,  and  not  fearing  any 
trouble.  Ye  husbands,likewise,dweUing  with  them  according  to  knowledge, 
giving  honour  to  the  woman  as  to  the  weaker  vessel,  and  as  to  the  co-heirs  of 
the  grace  of  life;  that  your  prayers  be  not  hindered.    1.  Peter.  8—1  to  7. 

Matrimony  Indissoluble. 

Wherefore  a  man  shall  leave  father  and  mother,  and  shall  cleave  to  his 
■^ife:  and  they  shall  be  two  in  one  flesh.     G«n.  2 — 24. 

Take  heed  to  keep  thyself,  my  son,  from  all  fornication,  and  beside  thy 
wife  never  endure  to  know  a  crime.    Tob.  4 — 13. 

But  I  say  to  you,  that  whosoever  shall  put  away  his  wife,  excepting  for 
the  cause  of  fornication,  causeth  her  to  commit  adultery:  and  whosoever 


MATRIMONY.  "  548 

shall  marry  her  that  is  put  away,  committeth  adultery.     Matth.  5 — 32.     See 
19—9. 

They  say  to  him:  "Why  then  did  Moses  command  to  give  a  bill  of  divorce, 
and  to  put  away?    He  saith  to  them:  Moses,  because  of  the  hardness  of  your 
hearts,  permitted  you  to  put  away  your  wives:  but  from  the  beginning  it 
.was  not  so.    Matth.  19 — 7,  8. 

What  therefore  God  joined  together,  let  no  man  put  asunder.  *  *  And 
he  said  to  them:  Whosoever  shall  put  away  his  wife,  and  marry  another^ 
committeth  adultery  against  her.     Mark.  10—9  and  11.     See  Luke.  16 — 18. 

But  to  them,  that  are  married,  not  I,  but  the  Lord  commandeth,  that  the 
wife  depart  not  from  her  husband:  and  if  she  depart,  that  she  remain  un- 
married, or  be  reconciled  to  her  husband.  And  let  not  the  husband  put  away 
his  wife.  *  *  A  woman  is  bound  by  the  law  as  long  as  her  husband  Uveth. 
1.  Cor.  7—10,  11,  39.     See.  Rom.  7—2. 

The  Consent  of  the  Parties,  a  Requisite  to  the  Validity  of  Matrimony. 

Let  us  call  the  maid,  and  ask  her  will.     Gen.  24 — 57. 

And  taking  paper  they  made  a  writing  of  marriage.    Tob.  7 — 16. 

Matrimony  Should  he  Contracted  with  Chaste  Motives. 

For  the  prohibition  of  all  unnatural  lusts,  and  of  marriage  within  certain 
degrees  of  kindred.     See  Levit.  Chapter  18. 

Sara,  the  daughter  of  Raguel,said  in  her  prayer  to  the  Lord:  But  a  hus- 
band I  consented  to  take,  with  thy  fear,  not  with  my  lust.     Tob.  3 — 18. 

For  they  who  in  such  manner  receive  matrimony,  as  to  shut  out  God. 
from  themselves  and  their  mind,  and  to  give  themselves  to  their  lust,  as  the 
horse  and  mule,  which  have  not  understanding,  over  them  the  devil  hath 
power.  *  *  Thou  shalt  take  the  virgin  with  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  moved 
rather  for  love  of  children  than  for  lust.  Ibid.  6 — 17  and  22.    See  8 — 4  and  9. 

Matrimony  a  Sacrament. 

{See  Sacrament.) 

Is  Matrimony  always  a  Sacrament? 

This  is  a  great  sacrament:  but  I  speak  in  Christ  and  in  the  church. 
Epes.  5.  32. 

The  Sacram£nt  of  Matrimony  Confers  Grace. 

For  this  is  the  will  of  God,  your  sanctification:  that  you  should  abstain 
^from  fornication:  that  every  one  of  you  should  know  how  to  possess  his  ves- 
sel in  sanctification  and  honour;  not  in  the  passion  of  lust,  like  the  Gentiles 
who  know  not  God.     1.  Thess.  3,  4, 

Spiritual  Matrimony. 
{See  also  Spiritual  Marriage.) 


544  MEASURE. 

And  I  will  espouse  thee  to  me  for  ever:  and  I  will  espouse  thee  to  me  in 
justice,  and  judgment,  and  in  mercy,  and  in  commiserations.  And  I  will 
espouse  thee  to  me  in  faith:  and  thou  shalt  know  that  I  am  the  Lord.  Osee. 
2—19,  20. 

The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  to  a  man  being  a  king,  who  made  a  mar- 
riage for  his  son.     Matth.  22 — 2. 

He  that  hath  the  bride,  is  the  bridegroom.    John.  3—29. 

For  I  am  jealous  of  you  with  the  jealousy  of  God.  For  I  have  espoused 
you  to  one  husband,  that  I  may  present  you  as  a  chaste  virgin  to  Christ. 
2.  Cor.  11—2. 

Blessed  are  they,  who  are  called  to  the  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb. 
Apocal.  19—9. 

And  I  John  saw  the  holy  city  the  new  Jerusalem  coming  down  from 
God  out  of  heaven,  prepared  as  a  bride  adorned  for  her  husband.  Ibid.  21 — 2. 

Spirittial  Matrimony  Recompensed. 

Lift  up  thy  eyes  round  about,  and  see  all  these  are  gathered  together; 
they  are  come  to  thee  :  As  I  Uve,  saith  the  Lord,  thou  shalt  be  clothed  with 
all  these  as  with  an  ornament;  and  as  a  bride  thou  shalt  put  them  about  thee. 
Isa.  49—18.  See  50—4. 

I  will  greatly  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  and  my  soul  shall  be  joyful  in  my  Gk>d: 
for  he  hath  clothed  me  with  the  garments  of  salvation:  and  with  the  robe 
of  justice  he  hath  covered  me,  an  a  bridegroom  decked  with  a  crown  and  as 
a  bride  adorned  with  her  jewels.     Ibid.  61 — 10. 

Then  shall  the  kingdom  of  heaven  be  like  to  ten  virgins,  who,  taking 
their  lamps,  went  out  to  meet  the  bridegroom  and  the  bride,  etc.  Matth. 
25 — 1.    See  following  verses. 

Let  us  be  glad,  and  rejoice,  and  give  glory  to  him:  for  the  marriage  of  the 
Lamb  is  come,  and  his  wife  hath  prepared  herself.  And  to  her  it  hath  been 
granted,  that  she  should  clothe  herself  with  fine  hnen,  ghttermg  and  white. 
For  the  fine  linen  are  the  justifications  of  saints.    Apocal.  19—7,  8. 

MEASURE. 

With  what  Measure  we  Measure,  it  will  he  Meted  to  us. 

1i  men  quarrel,  and  one  strike  a  woman  with  child,  and  she  miscarry  in. 
deed,  but  Uve  herself;  he  shall  be  answerable  for  so  much  damage  as  the  wo- 
man's husband  shall  require,  and  as  arbiters  shall  award.  But  if  her  death 
ensue  thereupon,  he  shall  render  life  for  life,  eye  for  eye,  tooth  for  tooth, 
hand  for  hand,  foot  for  foot,  burning  for  burning,  wovmd  for  wound,  stripe 
for  stripe.     Exod.  21—22  to  25. 

And  Adonibezec  said:  Seventy  kings  having  their  fingers  and  toes  cut  off, 
gathered  up  the  leavings  of  the  meat  under  my  table:  as  I  have  done,  so  hath 
Grod  requited  me.  And  they  brought  him  to  Jerusalem;  and  he  died  there. 
Judges.  1 — 7. 

And  Samuel  said  {to  Agag):  As  thy  sword  hath  made  women  childless,  so 
shall  thy  mother  be  childless  among  women.  And  Samuel  hewed  him  in 
pieces  before  the  Lord  in  GalgaL    1.  Kings.  15 — 33. 

And  the  Lord  will  recompense  me  according  to  my  justice:  and  accord- 


MEASURE.  545 

ing   to  the  cleanness  of  my  hands  in  the  sight  of  his  eyes.     2.  Kings.  22 — 25. 

And  the  Lord  will  reward  me  according  to  my  justice;  and  will  repay  me 
according  to  the  cleanness  of  my  hands.     Psalm.  17—21. 

Do  no  violence  to  the  poor,  because  he  is  poor;  and  do  not  oppress  the 
needy  in  the  gate:  because  the  Lord  will  judge  his  cause:  and  will  afflict  them 
that  have  afflicted  his  soul.     Prov.  22—22,  23. 

Wo  to  thee  that  spoilest;  shalt  not  thou  thyself  also  be  spoiled?  and  thou 
that  despisest,  shalt  not  thyself  also  be  despised  ?  when  thou  shalt  have  made 
an  end  of  spoiling,  thou  shalt  be  spoiled:  when  being  wearied,  thou  shalt  cease 
to  despise,  thou  shalt  be  despised.     Isa.  33 — 1. 

Behold,  it  is  written  before  me:  I  will  not  be  silent,  but  I  will  render  and 
repay  into  their  bosom,  your  iniquities  and  the  iniquities  of  your  fathers  to- 
gether, saith  the  Lord,  who  have  sacrificed  upon  the  mountains,  and  have  re- 
proached me  upon  the  hills;  and  I  will  measure  back  their  first  work  in  their 
bosom.     Ibid.  65 — 6,  7.     See  verse  12;  also  66 — 4. 

Shout  against  her;  she  hath  everywhere  given  her  hand:  her  foundations 
are  fallen,  her  walls  are  thrown  down;  for  it  is  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord. 
Take  vengeance  upon  her:  as  she  hath  done,  so  do  to  her.  *  *  Declare  to 
many  against  Babylon,  to  all  that  bend  the  bow:  stand  together  against  her 
round  about,  and  let  none  escape:  pay  her  according  to  her  work:  according 
to  all  that  she  hath  done,  do  ye  to  her:  for  she  hath  lifted  up  herself  against 
the  Lord,  against  the  holy  One  of  Israel.     Jerem.  50 — 15  and  29. 

And  as  Babylon  caused  that  there  should  fall  slain  in  Israel:  so  of  Baby- 
lon there  shall  fall  slain  in  all  the  earth.     Ibid.  51 — 49. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord  God:  I  will  deal  with  thee,  as  thou  hast  despised 
the  oath,  in  breaking  the  covenant.     Ezech.  16 — 59. 

Behold,  I  will  raise  them  up  out  of  the  place  wherein  you  have  sold  them: 
and  I  will  return  your  recompense  upon  your  own  heads.  And  I  will  seU 
your  sons  and  your  daughters  by  the  hands  of  the  children  of  Juda;  and  they 
shall  sell  them  to  the  Sabeans,  a  nation  far  off;  for  the  Lord  hath  spoken  it. 
Joel.  3—7,8. 

Judge  not,  that  you  may  not  be  judged.  For  with  what  judgment  you 
have  judged,  you  shall  be  judged:  and  with  what  measure  you  have  meas- 
ured, it  shall  be  measured  to  you  again.     Matth.  7 — 1,  2. 

And  he  said  to  them:  Take  heed  what  you  hear:  With  what  measure  you 
shall  mete, it  shall  be  measured  to  you  again:  and  more  shall  be  given  to  you. 
Mark.  4—24. 

Give,  and  it  shall  be  given  to  you:  good  measure,  and  pressed  down,  and 
shaken  together,  and  running  over,  shall  they  give  into  your  bosom.  For 
with  the  same  measure  that  you  shall  measure,  it  shall  be  measured  to  you 
again.     Luke.  6 — 38. 

Measures  and  Weights  Should  be  Just. 

Do  not  any  unjust  thing  in  judgment,  in  rule,  in  weight,  or  in  measure. 
Let  the  balance  be  just,  and  the  weights  equal,  the  bushel  just,  and  the  sex- 
tary  equal.     Levit.  19—35,  36. 

Thou  shalt  not  have  diverse  weights  in  thy  bag,  a  greater  and  a  less: 
neither  shall  there  be  in  thy  house  a  greater  bushel  and  a  less.  Thou  shalt 
have  a  just  and  a  true  weight;  and  thy  bushel  shall  be  equal  and  true:  that 
thou  mayst  live  a  long  time  upon  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  give 


546  MEDIATOR. 

thee.     For  the  Lord  thy  God  abhorreth  him  that  doeth  these  things;  and  he 
hateth  all  injustice.     Deut.  25 — 13  to  16. 

A  deceitful  balance  is  an  abomination  before  the  Lord:  and  a  just  weight 
ts  his  will.     Prov.  11 — 1. 

Weight  and  balance  are  judgments  of  the  Lord:  and  his  work  all  the 
weights  of  the  bag.     Ibid.  16 — 11. 

Diverse  weights  and  diverse  measures,  both  are  abominable  before  God. 
Ibid.  20—10. 

You  have  just  balances,  and  a  just  ephi,  and  a  just  bate.    Ezech.  45 — 10. 

Shall  I  justify  wicked  balances,  and  the  deceitful  weights  of  the  bag  ? 
Micheas.  6—11. 

• 
MEDIATOR. 

Christ,  the  only  Mediator  of  Redemption. 

For  there  is  one  God,  and  one  Mediator  of  God  and  men,  the  man  Christ 
Jesus:  who  gave  himself  a  redemption  for  all,  a  testimony  in  due  time. 
1.  Tim.  2-5,  6. 

But  now  he  hath  obtained  a  better  ministry,  by  how  much  also  he  is  the 
mediator  of  a  better  testament,  which  is  established  on  better  promises. 
Hebr.  8—6.     See  12— 24. 

And,  therefore,  he  is  the  Mediator  of  the  new  testament;  that  by  means 
of  his  death,  for  the  redemption  of  those  transgressions,  which  were  imder  the 
former  testament,  they  who  are  called  may  receive  the  promise  of  eternal  in- 
heritance. *  *  For  Jesus  hath  not  entered  into  the  holy  places  made  with 
hands,  the  patterns  of  the  true;  but  into  heaven  itself,  that  he  may  appear 
now  in  the  presence  of  God  for  us  ?    Ibid.  9 — 15  and  24. 

Christ,  a  Mediator  of  Intercession. 

Christ  Jesus  who  died,  yea,  who  rose  also  again,  who  is  at  the  right  hand 
of  God,  who  also  maketh  intercession  for  us.     Rom.  8 — 34. 

My  little  children,  these  things  I  write  to  you,  that  you  may  not  sin.  But 
if  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  advocate  with  the  Father,  Jesus  Christ  the  just. 
1.  John.  2—1. 

The  Holy  Ohost,  a  Mediator. 

Likewise  the  Spirit  also  helpeth  our  infirmity:  for,  we  know  not  what  we 
should  pray  for  as  we  ought:  but  the  Spirit  himself  asketh  for  us  with  un- 
speakable groanings.    Rom.  8 — 26. 

Man,  a  Mediator. 

{See  also  Saints.) 

And  my  servant  Job  shall  pray  for  you:  his  face  I  will  accept,  that  folly 
be  not  imputed  to  you:  for  you  have  not  spoken  right  things  before  me,  as 
my  servant  Job  hath.    Job.  42 — 8. 


MEDITATION.  647 

Now  the  vision  was  in  this  manner:  Onias,  who  had  been  high-priest,  a 
good  and  virtuous  man,  modest  in  his  looks,  gentle  in  his  manners,  and  grace- 
ful in  his  speech,  and  exercised  from  a  child  in  all  virtues,  holding  up  his 
hands,  prayed  for  all  the  people  of  the  Jews.  After  this  there  appeared  also 
another  man,  admirable  for  age  and  glory,  and  environed  with  great  beauty 
and  majesty.  Then  Onias  answering,  said:  Tliis  is  a  lover  of  his  brethren, 
and  of  the  people  of  Israel:  this  is  he  that  prayeth  much  for  the  people  and 
for  all  the  holy  city,  Jeremias  the  prophet  of  God.     2.  Mach.  45—12  to  14. 

I  beseech  you,  therefore,  brethren,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
by  the  charity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  that  you  assist  me  in  your  praj'ers  for  me 
to  God.     Rom.  15—30. 

The  Angels,  Mediators. 

If  there  shall  be  an  Angel  speaking  for  him,  one  among  thousands,  to 
declare  man's  uprightness.  He  shall  have  mercy  on  him,  and  shall  say: 
Deliver  him,  that  he  may  not  go  down  to  corruption:  I  have  found  wherein  I 
may  be  merciful  to  him.     Job.  33 — 23,  24. 

And  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  answered,  and  said:  O  Lord  of  hosts,  how 
long  wilt  thou  not  have  mercy  on  Jerusalem,  and  on  the  cities  of  Juda,  with 
which  thou  hast  been  angry  ?  this  is  now  the  seventieth  year.  And  the  Lord 
answered  the  Angel  that  spoke  in  me,  good  words,  comfortable  words.  Zach. 
1—12,  13. 

MEDICINE. 

{See  also  Physician,  and  Sickness.) 

Before  sickness  take  a  medicine.     Eccli.  18—20. 

MEDITATION. 

And  he  {Jacob)  saw  in  his  sleep  {of  meditatton)  a  ladder  standing  upon  the 
•earth,  and  the  top  thereof  touching  heaven;  the  Angels  also  of  God  ascending 
and  decending  by  it.     And  the  Lord  leaning  upon  the  ladder.     Gen.  28  -12, 13. 

At  the  same  time  Isaac  was  walking  along  the  way  to  the  well  which  is 
called  Of  the  living  and  the  seeing:  for  he  dwelt  in  the  south  country:  and 
he  was  gone  forth  to  meditate  in  the  field,  the  day  oeing  now  well  spent;  and 
when  he  had  lifted  up  his  eyes,  he  saw  camels  coming  afar  off.  Ibid.  24—  62, 
63. 

The  best  beloved  of  the  Lord  shall  dwell  confidently  in  him:  as  in  a  bride- 
chamber  shall  he  abide  all  the  day  long;  and  between  his  shoulders  shall  he 
rest.     Ibid.  33—12. 

And  she  made  herself  a  private  chamber  in  the  upper  part  of  her  house, 
in  which  she  abode,  shut  up  with  her  maids.  Judith.  8 — 5.  See  4.  Kings. 
4—11. 

There  stood  one  whose  countenance  I  knew  not,  an  image  before  my  eyes, 
and  I  heard  the  voice  as  it  were  of  a  gentle  wind.  Job.  4 — 16.  See  3.  Kings. 
19—12,  and  Dan.  2—17. 

Thou  wilt  frighten  me  with  dreams,  and  terrify  me  with  visions.  So 
that  my  soul  rather  chooseth  hanging,  and  my  bones  death.     Job.  7—14,  15. 


548  MEDITATION. 

Who  will  grant  me,  that  I  might  be  according  to  the  months  past,  accord- 
ing to  the  days  in  which  God  kept  me  ?  when  his  lamp  shined  over  my  head, 
and  I  walked  by  his  hght  in  darkness  ?  as  I  was  in  the  days  of  my  youth, 
when  Grod  was  secretly  in  my  tabernacle?  Ibid.  29—2  to  4.  See  Esther: 
14—3. 

When  he  hideth  his  countenance,  who  is  there  that  can  behold  him.  Job. 
34—29. 

Who  hath  made  my  feet  like  the  feet  of  harts:  and  who  setteth  me  upon 
high  places.     Psalm.  17  —34. 

My  heart  grew  hot  within  me,  and  in  my  meditation  a  fire  shall  flame 
out.     Psalm.  38 — 4. 

Who  will  give  me  wings  hke  a  dove,  and  I  will  fly,  and  be  at  rest  ?  Lo,  I 
have  gone  far  off  flying  away;  and  I  abode  in  the  wilderness.  Psalm. 
54—7,  8. 

I  remembered  Grod,  and  was  delighted,  and  was  exercised:  and  my  spirit 
swooned  away.  *  *  And  I  meditated  in  the  night  with  my  own  heart:  and 
I  was  exercised,  and  I  swept  my  spirit.     Psalm.  76 — 4  and  7. 

I  will  hear  what  the  Lord  God  will  speak  in  me.     Psalm.  84—9. 

And  my  mind  hath  contemplated  many  things  wisely,  and  I  have  learned. 
Eccles.  1—16. 

I  adjure  you,  O  ye  daughters  of  Jerusalem,  by  the  roes,  and  the  harts  of 
the  fields,  that  you  stir  not  up,  nor  make  the  beloved  to  awake,  till  she  please. 
Canticle  of  Canticles.  2 — 7. 

I  sleep,  and  my  heart  watcheth.  Ibid.  5 — 2. 

To  think  therefore  upon  her  (uncreated  wisdom)  is  perfect  understanding: 
and  he  that  watcheth  for  her,  shall  quickly  be  secure.     Wisdom,  6 — 16. 

When  I  go  into  my  house,  I  shall  repose  myself  with  her:  for  her  conver- 
sation hath  no  bitterness,  nor  her  company  any  tediousness,  but  joy  and  glad- 
ness.    Ibid.  8—16.     See  13—5. 

And  at  the  time  of  rising  be  not  slack:  but  be  first  to"  run  home  to  thy 
house;  and  there  withdraw  thyself;  and  there  take  thy  pastime.  Eccli.  32 — 15, 

And  the  heart  fancieth  as  that  of  a  women  in  travail:  except  it  be  a  vis- 
ion sent  from  the  most  High,  set  not  thy  heart  upon  them.     Ibid.  34 — 6. 

Go,  ray  people,  enter  into  thy  chambers:  shut  thy  doors  upon  thee.  Isa. 
26—20.     See  60—8, 

Set  thee  up  a  watch-tower,  make  to  thee  bitterness:  direct  thy  heart 
into  the  right  way,  wherein  thou  hast  walked,    Jerem,  31 — 21. 

And  be  ye  like  the  dove  that  maketh  her  nest  in  the  mouth  of  the  hole 
in  the  highest  place.     Ibid.  48—28.     See  Ezech.  8—24. 

And  the  spirit  lifted  me  up  between  the  earth  and  the  heaven,  and 
brought  me  in  the  vision  of  God  into  Jerusalem.  Elzech.  8 — 3,  See  Dan. 
10-16. 

Therefore,  behold,  I  will  allure  her,  and  will  lead  her  into  the  wilderness: 
and  I  will  speak  to  her  heart.     Osee.  2 — 14. 

I  will  stand  upon  my  watch,  and  fix  my  foot  upon  the  tower:  and  I  will 
watch,  to  see  what  will  be  said  to  me,  and  what  I  may  answer  to  him  that 
reproveth  me.    Habac.  2 — 1. 

But  blessed  are  your  eyes,  because  they  see,  and  your  ears,  because  they 
hear.  For,  amen  I  say  to  you,  many  prophets  and  just  men  have  desired  to 
see  the  things  that  you  see,  and  have  not  seen  them ;  and  to  hear  the  things, 
that  you  hear,  and  have  not  heard  them.    Matth.  18—16,  17. 


MERCY.  549 

And  when  he  had  dismissed  the  multitude,  he  went  up  into  a  mountain 
alone  to  pray.  And  when  the  evening  was  come  he  was  there  alone.  Ibid. 
14—23. 

And  after  six  days,  Jesus  taketh  unto  him  Peter  and  James,  and  John 
his  brother,  and  bringeth  them  up  into  a  high  mountain  apart.  Ibid.  17 — 1. 
See  Luke.  10—41,  42. 

For  the  invisible  things  of  him,  from  the  creation  of  the  world,are  clearly 
seen,  being  understood  by  the  things  that  are  made:  his  eternal  power  also 
and  divinity.     Rom.  1—20.     See  Acts.  Chapters  2  and  9.  i 

But  we  all,  beholding  the  glory  of  the  Lord  with  face  uncovered,  are 
transformed  into  the  same  image  from  glory  to  glory,  as  by  the  Spirit  of  the 
Lord.     2.  Cor.  3—18.    See  PhiUp.  3—20,  and  Hebr.  12—14. 

St.  John,  during  his  stay  on  the  island  of  Patmos,  far  away  from  all 
the  bustle  and  confusion  of  the  world,  was  favored  by  the  Lord  ivith  many  vis- 
ions.   See  Apocalyijse. 

MERCY. 
{See  also  Goodness,  and  Charity,  of  God.) 
God's  Mercy. 

God  was  merciful  to  Cain,  when  he  set  a  mark  upon  him,  that  whosoever 
found  him  should  not  kill  him.  Gen.  4 — 15. 

God  was  merciful  to  Noe,  and  in  him,  to  the  whole  human  race.  Ibid. 
Chapter  7. 

God  was  so  merciful  to  the  Sodomites,  that,  had  ten  jtist  men  been  found 
among  them,  he  would  have  spared  them  all.     Ibid.  18 — 32. 

God  was  tnerciful  to  Lot  and  to  his  family  in  saving  them  from  the  flames 
which  destroyed  Sodom.     Ibid.  19—15. 

For  God's  mercy  to  the  Israelites,  see  Exod.  Chapter  14,  and  1.  Esdras. 
Chapter  1. 

I  will  have  mercy  on  whom  I  will,  and  I  will  be  merciful  to  whom  it  shall 
please  me.     Exod.  33 — 19. 

O  the  Lord,  the  Lord  God,  merciful  and  gracious,  patient,  and  of  much 
compassion,  and  true:  who  keepest  mercy  unto  thousands:  who  takest  away 
iniquity,  and  wickedness,  and  sin,  and  no  man  of  himself  is  innocent  before 
thee.  Who  renderest  the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  to  the  children,  and  to  the 
grand-children  unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation.  Ibid.  84 — 6,  7.  See 
Jerem.  32—18. 

For  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God,  a  jealous  God,  visiting  the  iniquity  of  the 
fathers  upon  their  children  unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation  to  them  that 
hate  me,  and  showing  mercy  unto  many  thousands  to  them  that  love  me,  and 
keep  my  commandments.     Deut.  5—9,  10. 

And  thou  shalt  know  that  the  Lord  thy  God,  he  is  a  strong  and  faithful 
God, keeping  his  covenant  and  mercy  to  them  that  love  him,  and  to  them  that 
keep  his  commandments,  unto  a  thousand  generations.     Ibid.  7—9. 

And  David  said  to  Nathan:  I  have  sinned  against  the  Lord.    And  Nathan 
"  said  to  David:  The  Lord  hath  also  taken  away  thy  sin:  thou  shalt  not  die, 
2.  Kings.  12—13. 

God  showed  mercy  to  Manasses  when  he  had  done  penance.  2.  Paral, 
33—12. 

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550  MERCY. 

And  thou,  O  Lord,  art  a  God  of  compassion,  and  merciful,  patient,  and  of 
much  mercy,  and  true.     Psalm.  85 — 15.     See  verse  5. 

The  Lord  is  gracious  and  merciful;  patient  and  plenteous  in  mercy.  The 
Lord  is  sweet  to  all:  and  his  tender  mercies  are  over  all  his  works  Psalm. 
144—8,  9. 

But  thou,  our  God,  art  gracious  and  true,  patient,  and  ordering  aU  things 
in  mercy.  For  if  we  sin,  we  are  thine,  knowing  thy  greatness:  and  if  we  sin 
not,  we  know  that  we  are  counted  with  thee.    Wisdom.  15 — 1,  2. 

The  compassion  of  man  is  toward  his  neighbour:  but  the  mercy  of  God 
is  upon  all  flesh.  He  hath  mercy,  and  teacheth,  and  correcteth,  as  a  shepherd 
doth  his  flock.  He  hath  mercy  on  him  that  receiveth  the  disciplme  of  mercy, 
and  that  maketli  haste  in  judgments.     Eccli.  18 — 12  to  14. 

And  a  throne  shall  be  prepared  in  mercy.     Isa.  16 — 5. 

For  Ood's  mercy  to  the  Ninivite's  on  their  doing  penance,  see  Jonas. 
Chapters  3  and  4. 

God  tvas  merciful  to  Matthew  in  calling  him  from  the  custom-house  to  the 
Apostolate.     Matth.  9—9.     See  Mark.  2—14,  and  Luke.  5—27. 

Even  so  it  is  not  the  will  of  your  Father,  who  is  in  heaven,  that  one  of 
these  httle  ones  should  perish.    Matth.  18 — 14. 

Christ  was  merciful  to  Magdalene,  toho  fell  at  his  feet,a  great  sinner,  and 
arose  a  great  saint:  Luke  7 — 37;  to  Zacheus,  the  Publican,  to  tvhose  house  he 
brought  salvation:  Ibid.  19 — 5;  to  the  adulterous  woman,whom  he  rescued  from 
the  hands  of  the  Scribes  and  Pharisees:  John.  8 — 3  to  11;  to  Peter,  who  denied 
him  three  times,  arid  was  forgiven:  Ibid.  21 — 15;  to  Paul,  whom  he  trans- 
formed from  a  persecutor  into  an  Apostle:  Acts.  9—4,  and  1.  Tim.  1 — 12;  to 
all  sinners,  so  much  so  that  the  Pharisees  murmured  agi-inst  him  for  this  vei-y 
reason:  Luke.  15—2. 

But  God,  who  is  rich  in  mercy,  through  his  exceeding  charity  with  which 
he  loved  us,  even  when  we  were  dead  in  sins,  hath  quickened  us  together  in 
Christ  (by  whose  grace  you  are  saved).  Ephes.  2 — 4,  5.  See  Matth.  18 — 27; 
Luke.  10 — 33;  15—4  and  11,  and  Matth.  18 — 12, /or  parables  illustrative  of 
God's  mercy. 

Ood  in  his  Mercy  Comforts  the  Afflicted. 

{See  also  Consolation.) 

Let  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us,  as  we  have  hoped  in  thee.  Psalm. 
8^—22. 

Give  joy  to  the  soul  of  thy  servant,  for  to  thee,  O  Lord,  I  have  lifted  up 
my  soul.  For  thou,  O  Lord,  art  sweet  and  mild;  and  plenteous  in  mercy  to 
all  that  call  upon  thee.  Psalm.  85 — 4,  5.     See  Joel.  2—13,  and  Jonas.  4—2. 

For  according  to  the  height  of  the  heaven  above  the  earth;  he  hath 
strengthened  his  mercy  towards  them  that  fear  him.  *  *  As  a  father  hath 
compassion  on  his  children,  so  hath  the  Lord  compassion  on  them  that  fear 
him.    Psalm.  102—11  and  13. 

That  the  grace  of  God,  and  his  mercy  is  with  his  saints,  and  that  he  hath 
respect  to  his  chosen.     Wisdom.  4 — 15. 

The  mercy  of  God  is  beautiful  in  the  time  of  aflSiction,  as  a  cloud  of  rain 
in  the  time  of  drought.    Eccli.  35 — 26. 

I  will  remember  the  tender  mercies  of  the  Lord,  the  praise  of  the  Lord  for 


MERCY.  551 

all  the  things  that  the  Lord  hath  bestowed  upon  us,  and  for  the  multitude  of 
his  good  things  to  the  house  of  Israel,  which  he  hath  given  them  according  to 
his  kindness,  and  according  to  the  multitude  of  his  mercies.     Isa.  63 — 7. 

And  now,  O  Lord,  thou  art  our  father,  and  we  are  clay:  and  thou  art  our 
maker,  and  we  are  all  the  works  of  thy  hands.     Ibid.  64 — 8. 

As  one  whom  the  mother  caresseth,  so  will  I  comfort  you,  and  you  shall 
be  comforted  in  Jerusalem.  You  shall  see,  and  your  heart  shall  rejoice,  and 
your  bones  shall  flourish  like  an  herb;  and  the  hand  of  the  lord  shall  be  known 
to  his  servants:  and  he  shall  be  angry  with  his  enemies.     Ibid.  66 — 13,  14. 

Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Father  of 
Mercies,  and  the  God  of  all  consolation,  who  comforteth  us  in  all  our  tribula- 
tions.   2.  Cor.  1—3,  4. 

Ood  in  his  Mercy  Waits  for  Sinners. 

{See  also  Longanimity.) 

But  thou  hast  mercy  upon  all,  because  thou  canst  do  all  things,  and  over- 
lookest  the  sins  of  men  for  the  sake  of  repentance.    Wisdom.  11 — 34. 

Therefore  the  Lord  waiteth  that  he  may  have  mercy  on  you:  and  there- 
fore shall  he  be  exalted,  sparing  you:  because  the  Lord  is  the  God  of  judg- 
ment: blessed  are  all  they  that  wait  for  him.     Isa.  30—18. 

I  have  spread  forth  my  hands  all  the  day  to  an  unbelieving  people.  Ibid. 
65—2. 

For  I  desire  not  the  death  of  him  that  dieth,  saith  the  Lord  God,  return 
ye,  and  live.     Ezech.  18 — 32.     See  verse  23,  and  33— 11. 

The  Son  of  man  came  not  to  destroy  souls,  but  to  save.  Luke.  9 — 56.  See 
John.  3—17,  and  12—47. 

The  Lord  delay eth  not  his  promise, as  some  imagine;  but  beareth  patiently 
for  your  sake,  not  willing  that  any  should  perish,  but  that  all  should  return  to 
penance.     2.  Peter.  3 — 9. 

For  the  Lord  your  God  is  merciful,  and  will  not  turn  away  his  face  from 
you,  if  you  return  to  him.    *    *    The  Lord  who  is  good,  will  show  mercy  to 
/  all  them,  who  with  their  whole  heart  seek  the  Lord  the  God  of  their  fathers. 
2.  Paral.  30—9,  18,  19. 

If  we  do  not  penance,  we  shall  fall  into  the  hands  of  the  Lord,  and  not 
into  the  hands  of  men.  For  according  to  his  greatness,  so  also  is  his  mercy 
with  him.     EccU.  2—22,  23. 

How  great  is  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, and  his  forgiveness  to  them  that  turn 
to  him!    Ibid.  17—28. 

For  a  small  moment  have  I  forsaken  thee,  but  with  great  mercies  will  I 
gather  thee.  In  a  moment  of  indignation  have  I  hid  my  face  a  little  while 
from  thee,  but  with  everlasting  kindness  have  I  had  mercy  on  thee,  said  the 
Lord  thy  Redeemer.     Isa.  54—7,  8. 

Return  to  me,  saith  the  Lord,  and  I  will  receive  thee.     Jerem.  3 — 1. 

Works  of  Mercy. 
(See  also  Oenerosity,  and  Alms.) 
And  Saul  said  to  the  Cinite:  Go,  depart  and  get  ye  down  from  Amalec: 


553  MERCY. 

lest  I  destroy  thee  with  him.  For  thou  hast  shewn  kindness  to  all  the  children 
of  Israel  when  they  came  up  out  of  Bgypt.  And  the  Cinite  departed  from  the 
midst  of  Amalec.     1.  Kings.  15 — 6. 

At  that  time  there  was  a  prophet  of  the  Lord  there,  whose  name  was 
Oded:  and  he  went  out  to  meet  the  army  that  came  to  Samaria,  and  said  to 
them:  Behold,  the  Lord  the  God  of  your  fathers  being  angry  with  Juda,  hath 
delivered  them  into  your  hands:  and  you  have  butchered  them  cruelly, so  that 
your  cruelty  hath  reached  up  to  heaven.  *  *  And  the  men,  whom  we  men- 
tioned above,rose  up  ajid  took  the  captives,and  with  the  spoils  clothed  all  them 
that  were  naked:  and  when  they  had  clothed  and  shod  them,  and  refreshed 
them  with  meat  and  drink,and  anointed  them  because  of  their  labour,and  had 
taken  care  of  them;  they  set  such  of  them  as  could  not  walk, and  were  feeble, 
upon  beasts.and  brought  them  to  Jericho  the  city  of  palm-trees, to  their  breth- 
ren: and  they  retm-ned  to  Samaria.    2.  Paral.  28 — 9  and  15. 

If  I  have  eaten  my  moi-sel  alone,  and  the  fatherless  hath  not  eaten  there- 
of:  (for  from  my  infancy  mercy  grew  up  with  me:  and  it  came  out  with  me 
from  my. mother's  womb:)  if  I  have  despised  him  that  was  perishing  for  want 
of  clothing,  and  the  poor  man  that  had  no  covering.    Job.  31 — 17  to  19. 

Acceptable  is  the  man  that  showeth  mercy  and  lendeth:  he  shall  order  his 
words  with  judgment:  because  he  shall  not  be  moved  for  ever.  *  *  He 
hath  distributed, he  hath  given  to  the  poor:  his  justice  remaineth  for  ever  and 
ever:  his  horn  shall  be  exalted  in  glory.     Psalm.  Ill — 5,  6  and  9. 

He  that  despiseth  his  neighbour,  sinneth:  but  he  that  showeth  mercy  to 
the  poor,  shall  be  blessed.  Prov.  14 — 21.  See  verse  31;  also  19 — 17,  and 
25—21. 

Son,  defraud  not  the  poor  of  alms;  and  turn  not  away  thy  eyes  from  the 
poor.  Despise  not  the  hungry  soul:  and  provoke  not  the  poor  in  his  want. 
Afflict  not  the  heart  of  the  needy :  and  defer  not  to  give  to  him  that  is  in  dis- 
tress. Reject  not  the  petition  of  the  afflicted:  and  turn  not  away  thy  face 
from  the  needy.  Turn  not  away  thy  eyes  from  the  poor  for  fear  of  anger: 
and  leave  not  to  them  that  ask  of-thee,  to  curse  thee  behind  thy  back.  Eccli. 
4—1  to  5. 

He  will  not  despise  the  prayers  of  the  fatherless;  nor  the  widow,  when 
she  poureth  out  her  complaint.    Ibid.  35 — 17. 

Deal  thy  bread  to  the  hungry;  and  bring  the  needy  and  the  harbourless^ 
into  thy  house:  when  thou  shalt  see  one  naked,  cover  him  and  despise  not 
thy  own  flesh.  Then  shall  thy  Ught  break  forth  as  the  morning;  and  thy 
health  shall  speedily  arise;  and  thy  justice  shall  go  before  thy  face;  and  the 
glory  of  the  Lord  shall  gather  thee  up.  Isa.  58—7,  8.  See  Ezech.  18—7  and  16. 

I  will  show  thee,  O  man,  what  is  good,  and  what  the  Lord  requireth  of 
thee:  Verily  to  do  judgment,  and  to  love  mercy,  and  to  walk  solicitous  with 
thy  God.     Micheas.  6—8. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  saying:  Judge  ye  true  judgment,  and  shew 
ye  mercy  and  compassion  everj'  man  to  his  brother.    21ach.  7 — 9. 

Blessed  are  the  merciful:  for  they  shall  obtain  mercy.    Matth.  5—7. 

Go  then,  and  learn  what  this  meaneth:  I  will  have  mercy,  and  not  sacri- 
fice. For  I  am  not  come  to  call  the  just,  but  sinners.  Ibid.  9—13.  See 
Osee.  6    6. 

He  that  receiveth  a  prophet  in  the  name  of  a  prophet,  shall  receive  the 
reward  of  a  prophet:  and  he  that  receiveth  a  just  man  in  the  name  of  a  just 
man,  shall  receive  the  reward  of  a  just  man.    And  whosoever  shall  give  to 


MERCY.  553 

drink  to  one  of  these  little  ones,  a  cup  of  cold  water  only  in  the  name  of  a 
disciple,  Amen,  I  say  to  you,  he  shall  not  lose  his  reward.  Matth.  10 — 41,  42. 
See  Mark.  9—40. 

Shouldest  not  thou  then  have  had  compassion  also  on  thy  fellow-servant, 
even  as  I  had  compassion  on  thee  ?    Matth.  18 — 33.     See  25—41,  42. 

But  love  ye  your  enemies:  do  good,  and  lend;  hoping  for  nothing  thereby: 
and  your  reward  shall  be  great,  and  you  shall  be  the  sons  of  the  Most  High: 
for  he  is  kind  to  the  unthankful,  and  to  the  evil.     Luke.  6 — 35. 

But  a  certain  Samaritan,  being  on  his  journey,  came  near  him:  and  see- 
ing him,  was  moved  with  compassion.     Ibid.  10 — 38.     See  Rom.  12 — 13. 

Put  ye  on,  therefore,  as  the  elect  of  God,  holy,  and  beloved,  the  bowels  of 
mercy,  benignity,  humility,  modesty,  patience.  Coloss.  3 — 12.  See  1.  Tim. 
5—10. 

Want  of  Mercy  Punished. 

But  the  more  they  oppressed  them,  the  more  they  were  multiplied,  and 
increased:  and  the  Egyptians  hated  the  children  of  Israel,  and  afflicted  them 
and  mocked  them.     Exod.  1 — 12,  13. 

The  Ammonite,  and  the  Moabite  even  after  the  tenth  generation  shall 
not  enter  into  the  church  of  the  Lord  for  ever:  because  they  would  not  meet 
you  with  bread  and  water  in  the  way,  when  you  came  out  of  Egypt.  Deut. 
23—3,  4.     See  2.  Esdras.  13—1. 

And  he  (Gedeon)  said  to  the  men  of  Soccoth:  Give,  I  beseech  you,  bread 
to  the  people  that  is  with  me,  for  they  are  faint:  that  we  may  pursue  Zebee, 
and  Salmana  the  kings  of  Madian.  The  princes  of  Soccoth  answered:  Per- 
adventure  the  palms  of  the  hands  of  Zebee  and  Salmana  are  in  thy  hand;  and 
therefore  thou  demandest  that  we  should  give  bread  to  thy  army.  *  *  And 
lie  came  to  Soccoth,  and  said  to  them:  Behold  Zebee  and  Salmana,  concern- 
ing whom  you  upbraided  me,  saying:  Perad venture  the  hands  of  Zebee  and 
Salmana  are  in  thy  hands,  and  therefore  thou  demandest  that  we  should 
give  bread  to  the  men  that  are  weary  and  faint.  So  he  took  the  ancients  of 
of  the  city,  and  thorns  and  briars  of  the  desert;  and  tore  them  with  the  same, 
and  cut  in  pieces  the  men  of  Soccoth.     Judges.  8—5,  6,  15,  16, 

But  Nabal  answering  the  servants  of  David,  said:  Who  is  David?  and 
what  is  the  son  of  Isai?  servants  are  multiplied  now-a-days  who  flee  from 
their  masters.  Shall  I  then  take  my  bread,  and  my  water,  and  the  flesh  of 
my  cattle,  which  I  have  killed  for  my  shearers,  and  give  to  men  whom  I 
know  not  whence  they  are  ?  *  *  And  after  ten  days  had  passed,  the  Lord 
struck  Nabal,  and  he  died.     1.  Kings.  25 — 10,  11  and  38. 

Because  he  broke  in  and  stript  the  poor:  he  hath  violently  taken  away  a 
house  which  he  did  not  build.    Job.  20—19. 

The  soul  of  the  wicked  desireth  evil:  he  will  not  have  pity  on  his  neigh- 
l)Our.     Prov.  21—10. 

But  when  that  servant  was  gone  out,  he  found  one  of  his  fellow-servants 
that  owed  him  a  hundred  pence,  and  laying  hold  of  him,  he  throttled  him, 
saying:  Pay  what  thou  owest.  And  his  fellow-servant,  falling  down, besought 
"liim,  saying:  Have  patience  with  me  and  I  will  pay  thee  all.  And  he  would 
not:  but  went  and  cast  him  into  prison,  till  be  should  pay  the  debt.  *  * 
And  his  lord  being  angry,  delivered  him  to  the  torturers,  until  he  should  pay 
aU  the  debt.     So  also  shall  my  heavenly  Father  do  to  you,  if  you  forgive  not 


554  MESSIAH. 

every  one  his  brother  from  your  hearts.  Matth.  18 — 28  to  30,  and  34,  35.  See 
25—41,  and  following  verses. 

There  was  a  certain  rich  man,  was  was  clothed  in  purple  and  fine  hnen, 
and  feasted  sumptuously  every  day.  And  there  was  a  certain  beggar, by  name 
Lazarus,  who  lay  at  his  gate,full  of  sores,  desiring  to  be  filled  with  the  cinimbs 
that  fell  from  the  rich  man's  table;  and  no  one  did  give  him:  moreover  the 
dogs  came  and  licked  his  sores.  And  it  came  to  pass  that  the  beggar  died, and 
he  was  carried  by  the  Angels  into  Abraham's  bosom.  And  the  rich  man  also 
died:  and  he  was  buried  in  hell.     Luke,  16 — 19  to  22. 

For  judgment  without  mercy,  to  him  that  hath  not  done  mercy:  and 
mercy  exalteth  itself  above  judgment.    James.  2 — 13. 

MESSENGER. 
Chod  Messengers. 

A  faith  ambassador  is  health.     Prov.  13 — 17. 

As  the  cold  of  snow  in  the  time  of  harvest,  is  a  faithful  messenger  to  him 
that  sent  him;  for  he  refresheth  his  soul.  *  *  As  cold  water  to  a  thirsty 
soul,  so  is  good  tidings  from  a  far  comitry.     Ibid.  25 — 13  and  25. 

Examples  of  Good  Messengers. 

Rebecca,  Gen.  24—28;  Rachel,  29—12;  the  sons  of  Jacob,  45—26;  Juda, 
46 — 28;  the  wife  of  Manue,  Judges.  13 — 10;  Jonathan  and  Achimaas,  2.  Kings. 
17 — 17  and  21;  the  messenger  of  Eliseus,  4.  Kings.  5 — 10;  the  lepers,  7 — 9;  the 
messengers  of  Ezechias,  18 — 14,  and  2.  Paral.  30 — 5;  the  handmaid  of  Anna, 
Tob.  8—16;  the  wife  of  Tobias,  11 — 6;  the  women,  who  announced  the  resur- 
rection of  Christ,  Matth.  28 — 8;  the  Angels  at  the  birth  of  Christ,  Luke.  2 — 10; 
the  seventy-two  disciples,  10—17;  Rhode,  Acts.  12 — 14,  and  Peter.  12 — 17. 

Bad  Messengers. 

As  vinegar  to  the  teeth,  and  smoke  to  the  eyes,  so^is  the  sluggard  to  them 
that  sent  him.     Prov.  10 — 26. 

The  messenger  of  the  wicked  shall  fall  into  mischief.     Ibid.  13—17. 

He  that  sendeth  words  by  a  foolish  messenger,  is  lame  of  feet,  and  drink- 
eth  iniquity.     Ibid.  26—6. 

Examples  of  Bad,  Sorrowful,  and  Unhappy  Messengers. 

See  Gen.  9—22;  27—43;  37—32;  38—24;  48-1;  Exod.  14—5;  Josue.  2—2; 
Judges.  4 — 12;  9—7;  1.  Kings.  4 — 12,  and  following  verses. 

MESSIAH. 
TJie  Messiah  is  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Jesus  saith  to  him  (Caipfias):  Thou  hast  said  it.  Nevertheless  I  say  to 
you.  Hereafter  you  shall  see  the  Son  of  man  sitting  on  the  right  hand  of  the 
power  of  God,  and  coming  in  the  clouds  of  heaven.  Matth.  26—64.  See 
Mark.  14—62,  and  Luke.  21—27. 


MILDNESS.  55* 

And  as  soon  as  it  was  day,  the  ancients  of  the  people,  and  the  chief 
priests,  and  scribes  came  together,  and  they  brought  him  into  their  coimcil, 
saying:  If  thou  be  the  Christ,  tell  us.  And  he  said  to  them:  If  I  shall  telt 
you,  you  will  not  believe  me:  and  if  I  shall  also  ask  you,  you  will  not  answer 
me,  nor  let  me  go.  But  hereafter  the  Son  of  man  shall  be  sitting  on  the  right 
hand  of  the  power  of  God.     Luke.  !i2 — 66  to  69. 

He  (Andrew)  first  findeth  his  brother  Simon,  and  said  to  him:  We  have 
found  the  Messias,  which  is,  being  interpreted,  the  Christ.    John.  1 — 41, 

The  (Samaritan)  woman  saith  to  him:  I  know  that  the  Messias  cometh 
(who  is  called  Christ):  therefore,  when  he  is  come,  he  will  tell  us  aU  things. 
Ibid.  4—25. 

Others  said:  This  is  the  Christ.  But  some  said:  Doth  the  Christ  come  out 
of  GalUee?    Ibid.  7—41. 

She  (Martha)  saith  to  him;  Yea,  Lord,  I  have  believed  that  thou  art 
Christ,  the  Son  of  the  living  God,  who  art  come  into  this  world.  Ibid» 
11—27. 

And  for  three  sabbath  days  he  (Paul)  reasoned  with  thena  (the  Jews)  out 
of  the  Scriptures,  opening  and  insinuating  that  the  Christ  was  to  suffer,  and 
to  rise  again  from  the  dead:  and  that  this  is  Jesus  the  Christ,  whom  I  declare 
to  you     Acts.  17 — 2,  3. 

For  he  (Apollo)  vigorously  convinced  the  Jews  in  public,  showing  by  the 
Scriptures,  Jesus  to  be  the  Christ.     Ibid,  18 — 28. 

Whosoever  belie veth  that  Jesus  is  the  Christ,  is  bom  of  God.  And  every 
one  that  loveth  him  that  begot,  loveth  him  also  who  was  born  of  him.  1.  John. 
5—1. 

MIDWIFE. 

The  Employment  of  Midwives,  very  Ancient. 

By  reason  of  her  hard  labour,  she  (Rachel)  began  to  be  in  danger,  and  the 
midwife  said  to  her:  Fear  not,  for  thou  shalt  have  this  son  also.     Gen,  35 — 17. 

And  in  the  very  deUvery  of  the  infants,  one  put  forth  a  hand,  whereon 
the  midwife  tied  a  scarlet  thread.     Ibid,  38 — 27, 

Piety  of  the  Egyptian  Midwives. 

But  the  midwives  feared  God,  and  did  not  do  as  the  king  of  Egypt  had 
commanded,  but  saved  the  men  children,     Exod.  1 — 17. 

MILDNESS.  ^ 

(See  also  Patience.) 

And  Josue  said  to  Achap:  My  son,  give  glory  to  the  Lord  God  of  Israel, 
and  confess,  and  tell  me  what  thou  hast  done:  hide  it  not.    Josue.  7—19, 

A  mild  answer  breaketh  wrath;  but  a  harsh  word  stirreth  up  fiu-y,  Prov, 
15—1,     See  1,  Kings,  25—25;  also  2,  Kings,  16—10,  and  following  verses. 

By  patience,  a  prince  shall  be  appeased;  and  a  soft  tongue  shall  break 
hardness,     Prov,  25—15, 

A  patient  man  shall  bear  for  a  time:  and  afterwards  joy  shall  be  restored 
to  him,     Eccli,  1—29. 


656  MINISTRY. 

Blessed  are  the  meek:  for  they  shall  possess  the  land.  Matth.  5 — 4.  See 
Psahn.  36—11. 

Take  up  my  yoke  upon  you,  and  learn  of  me,  because  I  am  meek  and 
humble  of  heart:  and  you  shall  find  rest  to  your  souls.     Matth.  11 — 29. 

But  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is,  charity,  joy,  peace,  patience,  benignity,  good- 
ness, longanimity,  mildness,  faith,  modesty,  continency.  chastity.  Against 
such  there  is  no  law.     Galat.  5 — 22,  23.     See  6—1. 

I  therefore,  a  prisoner  in  the  Lord,  beseech  you  that  you  walk  worthy  of 
the  vocation  in  which  you  are  called,  with  all  hmnihty  and  mildness,  with 
patience,  supporting  one  another  in  charity.     Ephes.  4 — 1,  2. 

Put  ye  on,  therefore,  as  the  elect  of  God,  holy,  and  beloved,  the  bowels  of 
mercy,  benignity,  humihty,  modesty,  patience:  bearing  with  one  another,  and 
forgiving  one  another,  if  any  have  a  complaint  against  another:  even  as  the 
Lord  hath  forgiven  you,  so  do  you  also.     Coloss.  3 — 12, 13. 

Admonish  them  to  be  subject  to  princes,  and  powers;  to  obey  at  a  word; 
to  be  ready  to  every  good  work:  to  speak  evil  of  no  man,  not  to  be  Utigious, 
but  modest,  showing  all  mildness  towards  all  men.  Titus.  3 — 1,  2.  See 
2.  Tim.  2—24,  25, 

MINISTER. 
Chd  does  not  Disdain  to  Make  Use  of  Bad  Ministers. 

Many  will  say  to  me  in  that  day:  Lord,  Lord,  have  we  not  prophesied  in 
thy  name,  and  in  thy  name  cast  out  devils,  and  done  many  wonderful  works 
in  thy  name  ?    Matth.  7—22. 

John  answered  him,  saying:  Master,  we  saw  one  casting  out  devils  in  thy 
name,  who  followeth  not  us:  and  we  forbade  him.  Mark.  9 — 37.  See  Luke. 
9—49. 

Ood  Enjoins  Obedience  even  to  Bad  Ministers. 

Then  Jesus  spoke  to  the  multitude  and  to  his  disciples,  saying:  The  Scribes 
and  the  Pharisees  have  sitten  on  the  chair  of  Moses.  All,  therefore,  whatso- 
ever they  shall  say  to  you,  observe  and  do:  but  according  to  their  works,  do 
ye  not:  for  they  say,  and  do  not.    Matth.  23 — 1  to  8. 

MINISTRY. 
Ministry  of  Ood. 

With  all  thy  strength  love  him  that  made  thee:  and  forsake  not  his  min- 
isters.    Eccli.  7—32. 

Thousands  of  thousands  ministered  to  him:  and  ten  thousand  times  a 
hundred  thousand  stood  before  him.    Dan.  7—10.,  See  Apocal.  4—11. 

Then  the  devil  left  him;  and,  behold.  Angels  came  and  ministered  to  him. 
Matth.  4-11. 

If  any  man  minister  to  me,  let  him  follow  me:  and  where  I  am,  there  al- 
so shall  my  minister  be.  M  any  man  minister  to  me,  him  wUl  my  Father  hon- 
our.   John.  12—26. 

Let  a  man  so  look  upon  us  as  the  ministers  of  Christ,  and  the  dispensers 
of  the  mysteries  of  God.    1.  Cot.  4 — 1. 


MIRACLES.  557 

But  in  aU  things  let  us  exhibit  ourselves  as  the  ministers  of  God.  2.  Cor. 
6—4.  • 

Human  Min^'stry. 

The  man  that  Avalked  in  the  perfect  way,  he  served  me.     Psalm.  100—6. 

A  wise  servant  is  acceptable  to  the  king:  he  that  is  good  for  nothing,  shall 
feel  his  anger.     Prov.  14 — 35, 

He  that  loveth  cleanness  of  heart,  for  the  grace  of  his  lips  shall  have  the 
king  for  his  friend.     Ibid.  22 — 11. 

As  the  judge  of  the  people  is  himself,  so  also  are  his  ministers:  and  what 
manner  of  man  the  ruler  of  a  city  is,  such  also  are  they  that  dwell  therein. 
Eccli.  10—2.     See  Prov.  29—12. 

MIRACLES. 

At  the  time  of  the  deluge  God  miraculously  saved  Noe,  his  ivife,  his  three 
sons  and  their  vnves.    Gen.  Chapter  7. 

Ood  miraculously  checked  the  presumption  of  men  at  the  Tower  of  Bai>el^ 
Ibid.  Chapter  11. 

For  the  many  miracles,  which  the  Lord  wrought  through  Moses  while  lead- 
ing the  children  of  Israel  forth  from  the  land  of  Egypt,  see  Exod.  Chapters 
7,  8,  9  and  10. 

And  the  Lord  went  before  them  {the  Israelites)  to  show  the  way  by  day 
in  a  pillar  of  a  cloud,  and  by  night  in  a  pillar  of  fire;  that  he  might  be  the 
guide  of  their  journey  at  both  times.  There  never  failed  the  pillar  of  the  cloud 
by  day,  nor  the  pillar  of  fire  by  night,  before  the  people.    Ibid.  13 — 21,  22. 

The  waters  of  the  Red  Sea  were  miracidou^ly  divided  so  as  to  form  a  pass- 
age-way for  the  departing  Israelites,     Ibid.  Chapter  14. 

And  they  came  into  Mara,  and  they  could  not  drink  the  waters  of  Mara, 
because  they  were  bitter:  whereupon  he  gave  a  name  also  agreeable  to  the 
place,  calling  it  Mara,  that  is,  bitterness.  And  the  people  murmured  against 
Moses,  saying:  What  shall  we  drink  ?  but  he  cried  to  the  Lord:  and  he  showed 
him  a  tree,  which  when  he  had  cast  into  the  waters,  they  were  turned  into 
sweetness.  Ibid.  15—23  to  25. 

When  the  Israelites  began  to  murmur,  Ood  sent  them  quail  and  manna. 
Ibid.  Chapter  16.     See  Num.  Chapter  11. 

The  Israelites  were  miraculously  supplied  with  water.  A  miracle  also 
made  them  victors  in  the  battle  with  the  Amalecites.    Exod.  Chapter  17. 

The  schism  of  Core  and  his  adherents  was  the  occasion  of  many  miracles. 
Num.  Chapter  16. 

The  priesthood  was  confirmed  to  Aaron  by  the  miraculous  blooming  of  his 
rod.    Ibid.  Chapter  17. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  him  (Moses):  Make  a  brazen  serpent,  and  set  it  up 
for  a  sign:  whosoever  being  struck  shall  look  on  it,  shall  live.  Moses  there- 
fore made  a  brazen  serpent,  and  set  it  up  for  a  sign:  which  when  they  that 
were  bitten  looked  upon,  they  were  healed.     Ibid.  21 — 8. 

Balaam,  while  on  his  way  to  curse  the  Israelites,  was  rebuked  by  an  ass. 
Ibid.  22—28  to  30. 

He  (the  Lord)  hath  brought  you  forty  years  through  the  desert:  your  gar- 
ments are  not  worn  out,  neither  are  the  shoes  of  your  feet  consumed  with 


558  MIRACLES. 

age.  You  have  not  eaten  bread,  nor  have  you  drunk  wine  or  strong  drink: 
that  you  might  know  that  I  am  the  Lord  your  God.     Deut.  29 — 5,  6. 

The  river  Jordan  was  miraculously  dined  up,  to  afford  a  passage  for  the 
children  of  Israel.    Josue.  Chapter  3. 

The  walls  of  Jericho  were  miraculously  thrown  down.    Ibid.  Chapter  6. 

Then  Josue  spoke  to  the  Lord,  in  the  day  that  he  deUvered  the  Amorrhite 
in  the  sight  of  the  children  of  Israel,  and  he  said  before  them:  Move  not,  O 
sun,  toward  Gabaon,  nor  thou,  O  moon,  toward  the  valley  of  Ajalon.  And 
the  sun  and  the  moon  stood  still  till  the  people  revenged  themselves  of  their 
enemies.  Is  not  this  written  in  the  book  of  the  just?  So  the  sun  stood  still 
in  the  midst  of  heaven,  and  hasted  not  to  go  down  the  space  of  one  day.  Ibid. 
10—12,  13. 

For  other  miracles  recorded  in  the  Old  Testament,  see  1.  Kings.  Chapter  5;: 
14—15;  Chapter  17;  3.  Kings.  Chapter  17;  18—38,  and  45;  19—8;  21—23;  4.. 
Kings.  9—36;  1—9;  2— 8  and  21;  3—16;  Chapter  4;  5—10  and  26;  Chapter  6;. 
Chapter?;  Chapter  8;  13—19  and  21;  19—35;  20—11;  2.  Paral.  20—25;  Tob. 
11—13  and  15;  Dan.  Chapter  3:  14—30  to  36:  Jonas.  Chapters  1  and  2.  and 
2.  Mach.  3—25,  26. 

For  miracles  immediately  preceding  the  birth  of  Christ,  seeMatth..  2 — 2^ 
an(f  Luke.  Chapter.  1. 

Miracles  of  Christ. 
Christ  changed  water  into  loine.     See  John.  Chapter  2. 

Christ  Restored  the  Dead  to  Life. 

See  Matth.  9—25;  Mark.  5—42;  Luke.  8—55;  7—15,  and  John.  11—54. 

Christ  Gave  Sight  to  the  Blind. 

See  Matth.  9—27;  20—30;  Mark.  8—22,  and  John.  Chapter  9. 

Christ  Cast  out  Devils. 

See  Matth.  8—28;  Luke.  &-30;  Matth.  12—22;  17—14;  Mark.  9—16;  Luke, 
fr— 38;  Mark.  1—23;  Luke.  4—33;  Matth.  15—22;  Mark.  7—25;  Luke.  8—2, 
and  Mark.  16—9. 

And  Jesus  went  about  all  Galilee,  teaching  in  their  synagogues,  and 
preaching  the  gospel  of  the  kingdom;  and  healing  all  diseases  and  infirmities 
among  the  people.  And  his  fame  went  throughout  all  Syria,  and  they  brought 
to  him  all  sick  people  that  were  taken  with  divers  diseases  and  torments,  and 
such  as  were  possessed  by  devils,  and  lunatics,  those  that  had  the  palsy,  and 
he  healed  them.     Matth.  4r— 23,  24.     See  Mark.  1—34. 

And  they  {the  people  of  Nazareth)  rose  up  and  thrust  him  (Christ)  out  of 
the  city:  and  they  brought  him  to  the  brow  of  the  hill,  whereon  their  city  was 
built,  that  they  might  cast  him  down  headlong.  But  he  passing  through  the 
midst  of  them,  went  his  way.     Luke.  4 — 29,  30. 

And  Simon's  wife's  mother  lay  sick  of  a  fever:  and  forthwith  they  tell 
him  of  her.  And  he  came  and  lifted  her  up,  taking  her  by  the  hand:  and 
immediately  the  fever  left  her.  Mark.  1 — 30.  See  Luke.  4 — 38.  See  also 
Matth.  9—2;  Mark.  2—3;  Luke.  5—18;  la— 11,  and  14—2. 


MIRACLES.  559 

Christ  cured  the  man  with  the  withered  hand,  Matth.  12—10;  the  paralytic 
servant  of  the  centurion.  Ibid.  8—13;  the  man  that  was  deaf  and  dumb,  Mark. 
7—32;  the  ruler's  son,  John.  4—46;  the  issue  of  blood,  Matth,  9—20.  See 
Mark.  5—25,  and  Luke.  8 — 43,  44. 

And  behold,  a  great  tempest  arose  in  the  sea,  so  that  the  ship  was  covered 
with  waves:  but  he  was  asleep.  And  his  disciples  came  to  him,  and  awaked 
him,  saying:  Lord,  save  us,  we  perish.  And  Jesus  saith  to  them:  Why  are 
you  fearful,  O  ye  of  httle  faith?  Tlien  rising  up,  he  commanded  the  winds  and 
the  sea,  and  there  came  a  great  calm.     Matth.  8 — 24. 

But  the  ship  in  the  midst  of  the  sea  was  tossed  with  the  waves:  for  the 
wind  was  contrary.  And  in  the  fourth  watch  of  the  night  he  (Christ)  came 
to  them  {his  disciples}  walking  upon  the  sea.  *  *  And  Peter  making  an- 
swer, said:  Lord,  if  it  be  thou,  bid  me  come  to  thee  upon  the  waters.  And  he 
said:  Come.  And  Peter  going  down  out  of  the  ship,  walked  upon  the  water 
to  come  to  Jesus.     Ibid.  14—24,  25,  and  28,  29. 

And  after  six  days,  Jesus  taketh  unto  him,  Peter  and  James,  and  John  his 
brother,  and  bringeth  them  up  into  a  high  mountain  apart.  And  he  was  trans- 
figured before  them.  And  his  face  did  shine  as  the  sun:  and  his  garments 
became  white  as  snow.     Ibid.  17—1,2.     See  Mark.  9—1,  and  Luke.   9—29. 

And  when  they  had  commanded  the  nmltitude  to  sit  down  upon  the  grass, 
he  took  the  five  loaves  and  the  two  fishes:  and  looking  up  to  heaven,  he 
blessed,  and  brake,  and  gave  the  loaves  to  his  disciples,  and  the  disciples  to 
the  multitudes.  And  they  did  all  eat,  and  were  filled.  And  they  took  up 
what  remained,  twelve  baskets  full  of  fragments.  And  the  number  of  them 
that  had  eaten,  was  five  thousand  men,  besides  women  and  children.  Matth. 
14—19  to  21.     See  Mark.  6—41;  Luke  9—16,  and  John  6-9. 

And  he  commanded  the  people  to  sit  down  on  the  ground:  and  taking  the 
seven  loaves,  giving  thanks,  he  broke,  and  gave  to  his  disciples  to  set  before 
them;  and  they  set  them  before  the  people.  And  they  had  a  few  Uttle  fishes: 
and  he  blessed  them,  and  commended  them  to  be  set  before  them.  And  they 
did  eat,  and  were  filled:  and  they  took^up  that  which  was  left  of  the  frag- 
ments, seven  baskets.  And  they  that  had  eaten  were  about  four  thousand. 
Mark.  8 -6  to  9.     See  Matth.  15—34. 

And  seeing  a  fig-tree  by  the  way-side,  he  (Christ)  came  to  it;  and  found 
nothing  on  it  but  leaves  only:  and  he  said  to  it:  May  no  fruit  grow  on  thee 
henceforward  for  ever.  And  immediately  the  fig-tree  withered  away.  And 
the  disciples  seeing  it,  wondered,  saying:  How  is  it  presently  withered  away? 
And  Jesus,  answering,  said  to  them:  Amen  I  say  to  you,  if  you  shall  have 
faith,  and  stagger  not,  not  only  this  of  the  fig-tree  shall  you  do,  but  also,  if 
you  shall  say  to  this  mountain.  Take  up,  and  cast  thyself  into  the  sea,  it  shall 
be  done.     Matth.  21—19  to  21.     See  Mark.  11—13. 

And  one  of  them  struck  the  servant  of  the  high-priest,  and  cut  off  his 
right  ear.  But  Jesus  answering,  said:  Suffer  ye  thus  far.  And  when  he  had 
touched  his  ear,  he  healed  him.     Luke.  22—50,  51. 

Now  from  the  sixth  hour  there  was  darkness  over  all  the  earth,  until  the 
ninth  hour.  *  *  And,  behold,  the  veil  of  the  temple  was  rent  in  two  from 
the  top  even  to  the  bottom:  and  the  earth  quaked,  and  the  rocks  were  rent. 
And  the  graves  were  opened:  and  many  bodies  of  the  saints  that  had  slept, 
arose.     Matth.  27—45,  51,  52. 

When  Christ  rose  from  the  dead,  there  was  a  great  earthquake.  For  an 
Angel  of  the  Lord  descended  from  heaven;  and  coming,  rolled  back  the  stone, 


560  MIRACLES. 

and  sat  upon  it.     Ibid.  28 — 2. 

And  after  eight  days,  his  disciples  were  again  within,  and  Thomas  with 
them.  Jesus  cometh,  the  doors  being  shut,  and  stood  in  the  midst;  and  siaid: 
Peace  be  to  you.    John.  20 — 26. 

And  Jesus  said  to  them  {his disciples):  Children, have  you  any  meat? They 
answered  him:  No.  He  saith  to  them:  Cast  the  net  on  the  right  side  of  the  ship; 
and  you  shall  find.  They  cast  therefore:  and  now  they  were  not  able  to  draw 
it  for  the  multitude  of  fishes.     Ibid.  21—11. 

And  he  led  them  out  as  far  as  to  Bethania:  and  lifting  up  his  hands,  he 
blessed  them.  And  it  came  to  pass,  whilst  he  blessed  them,  that  he  departed 
from  them,  and  was  carried  up  to  heaven.  Luke.  24—50,  51.  See  Mark. 
16—19,  and  Acts.  1—2  and  9. 

But  there  are  also  many  other  things,  which  Jesus  did:  which,  if  they 
were  written  every  one,  the  w  orld  itself,  I  think,  would  not  be  able  to  contain 
the  books  that  should  be  written.  John.  21 — 25.  See  20 — 30.  For  the  descent 
of  the  Holy  Ghost  upon  the  disciples,  see  Acts.  Chapter  2. 

Miracles  of  the  Apostles. 

Peter,  seeing  the  lame  man  at  the  gate  of  the  temple,  said  to  him:  In  the 
name  of  Jesus  Clirist  of  Nazareth,  rise  up  and  walk.  And  having  taken  him 
by  the  right  hand,  he  lifted  him  up,  and  forthwith  his  feet  and  soles  became 
firm.     And  he  leaping  up,  stood,  and  walked.    Acts.  3 — 6  to  8. 

An  Angel  of  the  Lord  opened  the  doors  of  the  prison,  and  liberated  the 
Apostles  therein  confined.    Ibid.  5 — 18. 

They  brought  out  the  sick  into  the  streets,  and  laid  them  on  beds  and 
couches,  that  when  Peter  came,  his  shadow  at  the  least  might  overshadow 
any  of  them,  and  they  might  be  delivered  from  their  infirmities.  And  there 
came  also  together  to  Jerusalem  a  multitude  out  of  the  neighbouring  cities, 
bringing  sick  persons,  and  such  as  were  troubled  with  unclean  spirits:  who 
were  all  healed.     Ibid.  5 — 15, 16. 

Wliile  Philip  was  preaching  at  Samaria,  unclean  spirits, crying  out  with  a 
loud  voice,  went  out  of  many  who  were  possessed  with  them.  And  many, 
taken  with  the  palsy,  and  that  were  lame,  were  healed.     Ibid.  8 — 7,  8. 

And  he  {Peter)  found  there  a  certain  man  named  Eneas,  lying  on  his  bed 
for  eight  years,  who  was  ill  of  the  palsy.  And  Peter  said  to  him:  Eneas,  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  healeth  thee:  arise,  and  make  thy  bed.  And  immediately 
he  arose.     Ibid.  9—33,  34. 

And  having  put  them  all  out,  Peter  kneeling  doAfsoi,  prayed :  and  turning 
to  the  body,  he  said:  Tabitha,  arise.  And  she  opened  her  eyes;  and  having 
seen  Peter,  sat  up.     Ibid.  9 — 40. 

For  the  miraculous  circumstances  surroundiug  SauFs  conversion,  see  Ibid. 
Chapter  9. 

J\  r  Peter's  miraculous  deliverance  from  prison,  see  Ibid.  12—6. 

Then  Saul,  who  also  is  Paul,  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  looking  upon 
him, said:  O  thou  full  of  all  guile,and  of  all  deceit.son  of  the  devil,enemy  of  all 
justice,  thou  dost  not  cease  to  pervert  the  right  ways  of  the  Lord.  And  now 
behold  the  hand  of  the  Lord  upon  thee,  and  thou  shalt  be  blind,  not  seeing 
the  Sim  for  a  time.  And  immediately  there  fell  on  him  a  mist  and  a  dark- 
ness, and  going  about,  he  sought  some  one  to  lead  him  {Elymm)  by  the  hand. 
Ibid.  13— 9  to  11. 


MONK.  561 

Now  there  sat  a  certain  man  at  Lystra  disabled  in  his  feet,  lame  from  hi 
mother's  womb,  who  never  had  walked.     This  man  heard  Paul  speaking: 
who  looking  upon  him,  and  perceiving  that  he  had  faith  to  be  healed,  said 
with  a  loud  voice:  Stand  upright  on  thy  feet.    And  he  leaped  up  and  walked. 
Ibid.  14—7  to  9.     See  16—16. 

And  at  midnight  Paul  and  Silas  praying,  praised  God:  and  they  who  were 
in  prison  heard  them.  And  suddenly  there  was  a  great  earthquake,  so  that 
the  foundations  of  the  prison  were  shaken.  And  immediately  all  the  doors 
were  opened:  and  every  one's  bands  were  loosed.     Ibid.  16 — 25,  26. 

And  God  wrought  special  miracles  by  the  hand  of  Paul.  So  that  even 
there  were  brought  from  his  body  to  the  sick,  handkerchiefs  and  aprons,  and 
the  diseases  departed  from  them,  and  the  wicked  spirits  went  out  of  them. 
Ibid.  19—11,  12. 

Now  some  of  the  Jewish  exorcists,  who  went  about,  attempted  to  invoke, 
over  them  that  had  evil  spirits,  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  saying:  I  conjure 
you  by  Jesus  whom  Paul  preacheth.  And  there  were  certain  men,  seven  sons 
of  Sceva  a  Jew.  a  chief  priest,  who  did  this.  But  an  evil  spirit  answering, 
said  to  them:  Jesus  I  know,  and  Paul  I  know;  but  who  are  you?  and  the  man 
in  whom  the  evil  spirit  was,  leaping  upon  them,  and  mastering  them  both, 
prevailed  against  them,  so  that  they  fled  out  of  that  house  naked  and  wounded. 
Ibid.  19— 13  to  16. 

And  a  certain  young  man  named  Eutychius,  sitting  on  the  window,  being 
oppressed  with  a  heavy  sleep,  as  Paul  was  long  preaching,  by  occasion  of  his 
sleep  fell  from  the  third  loft  down,  and  was  taken  up  dead.  To  whom  when 
Paul  went  down,  and  laid  himself  upon  him:  and  embracing  him,  said:  Be 
not  troubled,  for  his  soul  is  in  him.  *  *  And  they  brought  the  youth  aUve, 
and  were  not  a  little  comforted.     Ibid.  20—9,  10,  12. 

And  when  Paul  had  gathered  together  a  bundle  of  sticks,  and  had  laid 
them  on  the  fire  a  viper,  coming  out  of  the  heat,  fastened  on  his  hand.  *  * 
And  he,  indeed,  shaking  off  the  beast  into  the  fire,  suffered  no  harm.  Ibid. 
28 — 3  and  5.     See  verse  9. 

Miracles  of  Saints. 

(See  Saints.) 

Miracles  Necessary  in  the  Church. 

,  {See  Church.) 

MISTRESS. 

(See  Master.) 

MOCKER. 

(See  Derision,  and  Scoffer.) 

MONK. 

When  thou  hast  made  a  vow  to  the  Lord  thy  God,  thou  shalt  not  delay  to 


562  MORTIFICATION. 

pay  it:  because  the  Lord  thy  God  will  require  it.  And  if  thou  delay,  it  shall 
be  imputed  to  thee  for  a  sin,     Deut.  23 — 21.     See  Eccles.  5 — 4. 

The  path  of  the  just  departeth  from  evils:  he  that  keepeth  his  soul  keep- 
eth  his  way.     Prov.  16 — 17. 

And  every  one  that  striveth  for  the  mastery  refraineth  himself  from  all 
things:  and  they  indeed  that  they  may  receive  a  corruptible  crown;  but 
we  an  incorruptible  one.     1.  Cor.  9 — 25.     See  2.  Tim.  2 — 5. 

No  man,  being  a  soldier  to  Grod,  entangleth  himself  with  worldly  busi- 
ness; that  he  may  please  him  to  whom  he  hath  engaged  himself.  2.  Tim. 
2—4. 

MOON. 

{See  Sun  and  Moon.) 

Feast  of  New  Moon. 

(See  Festival.) 
MORTIFICATION. 

To  Cain,  who  was  envious  of  his  brother  Abel,  the  Lord  said:  the  lust 
thereof  shall  be  under  thee,  and  thou  shalt  have  domiuion  over  it.  Gren. 
4—7.    See  12—1;  22—2,  and  28-11,  12. 

They  {tJie  Nazarites)  shall  abstain  from  wine,  and  from  every  thing  that 
may  make  a  man  drunk.  They  shall  not  drink  vinegar  of  wine,  or  of  any  oth- 
er drink,  nor  any  thing  that  is  pressed  out  of  the  grape:  nor  shall  they  eat 
grapes  either  fresh  or  dried.     Niun.  6 — 3. 

And  David  kept  a  fast,  and  going  in  by  himself  lay  upon  the  ground.  And 
the  ancients  of  his  house  came,  to  make  him  rise  from  the  ground;  but  he 
would  not:  neither  did  he  eat  meat  with  them.     2.  Kings.  12—16,  17. 

And  when  Achab  had  heard  these  words,  he  rent  his  garments,  and  put 
hair-cloth  upon  his  flesh,  and  fasted,  and  slept  in  sackcloth,  and  walked  with 
his  head  cast  down.  And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  EUas  the  Thesbite, 
saying:  Hast  thou  not  seen  Achab  humbled  before  mie?  therefore,  because  he 
hath  humbled  himself  for  my  sake,  I  will  not  bring  the  evil  in  his  days;  but 
in  his  son's  days  will  I  bring  the  evil  upon  his  house.     3.  Kings.  21—27  to  29. 

And  David  longed,  and  said:  O  that  some  man  would  give  me  water  of 
the  cistern  of  Bethlehem,  which  is  in  the  gate.  And  these  three  broke  through 
the  midst  of  the  camp  of  the  Philistines,  and  drew  water  out  of  the  cistern  of 
Bethlehem,  which  was  in  the  gate,  £ind  brought  it  to  David  to  drink:  and  he 
would  not  drink  of  it,  but  rather  offered  it  to  the  Lord.  1.  Paral.  11—17, 18. 
See  2.  Kings.  23—15,  16. 

And  all  the  people  cried  to  the  Lord  with  great  earnestness:  and  they 
humbled  their  souls  in  fastings,  and  prayers,  both  they  and  their  wives.  And 
the  priests  put  on  hair-cloths;  and  they  caused  the  little  children  to  lie  pros- 
trate before  the  temple  of  tlie  Lord;  and  the  altar  of  the  Lord  they  covered 
with  hair-cloth.    Judith.  4—7,  8. 

And  she  (Judith)  wore  hair-cloth  upon  her  loins,  and  fasted  all  the  days 
of  her  life,  except  the  sabbaths,  and  new-moons,  and  the  feasts  of  the  house 
of  Israel.    Ibid.  8—6. 


MOURNING.  563 

When  Mardochai  heard  that  a  royal  edict  had  been  promulgated  against 
the  Jews,  he  rent  his  garments,  and  put  on  sackcloth,  strewing  ashes  on  his 
h^ad;  and  he  cried  with  a  loud  voice  in  the  street  in  the  midst  of  the  city, 
shewing  the  anguish  of  his  mind.  *  *  And  in  all  provinces,  towns,  and 
places,  to  which  the  king's  cruel  edict  was  come,  there  was  great  mourning 
among  the  Jews,  with  fasting,  wailing,  and  weeping,  many  using  sackcloth 
and  ashes  for  their  bed.     Esther.  4 — 1  and  3. 

Therefore  I  reprehend  myself,  and  do  penance  in  dust  and  ashes.  Job. 
43-6. 

The  austerity  of  the  life  led  by  David  appears  from  these  words  pro- 
nounced by  himself:  But  as  for  me, — I  was  clothed  with  hair-cloth.  I  hum- 
bled my  soul  with  fasting.     Psalm.  34 — 13. 

My  eyes  prevented  the  watches.     Psalm  76—5. 

For  I  did  eat  ashes  like  bread,  and  mingUed  my  drink  with  weeping. 
Psalm.   101—10. 

Now  therefore  saith  the  Lord:  Be  converted  to  me  with  all  your  heai't, 
in  fasting,  and  in  weeping,  and  in  mourning.    Joel.  2 — 12. 

And  John  himself  had  his  garment  of  camel's  hair,  and  a  leathern  girdle 
about  his  loins;  and  his  food  was  locusts  and  wild  honey.     Matth.  3 — 4. 

But  I  chastise  my  body,  and  bring  it  into  subjection:  lest,  perhaps,  when 
I  have  preached  to  others,  I  myself  should  become  reprobate.     1.  Cor.  9 — 27. 

Always  bearing  about  in  our  body  the  dying  of  Jesus;  that  the  life  also 
of  Jesus  may  be  made  manifest  in  our  bodies.     2.  Cor.  4 — 10. 

The  world  is  crucified  to  me,  and  I  to  the  world.  Galat.  6 — 14.  See 
Coloss.  3 — 5. 

MOURNING. 

{See  also  Tears.) 
Mourning  for  Sin. 

But  forasmuch  as  the  Lord  is  patient,  let  us  be  penitent  for  this  same 
thing;  and  with  many  tears  let  us  beg  his  pardon;  for  God  will  not  threaten 
like  man,  nor  be  inflamed  to  anger  like  the  son  of  man.    Judith.  8 — 14,  15. 

Shall  not  the  fewness  of  my  days  be  ended  shortly  ?  suffer  me,  therefore, 
that  I  may  lament  my  sorrow  a  little:  before  I  go  and  return  no  more,  to  a 
land  that  is  dark  and  covered  with  the  mist  of  death.    Job.  10 — 20,  21. 

I  have  laboured  in  my  groanings,  every  night  I  will  wash  my  bed:  I  will 
water  my  couch  with  my  tears.  *  *  Depart  from  me  all  ye  workers  of  in- 
iquity: for  the  Lord  hath  heard  the  voice  of  my  weeping.     Psalm.  6 — 7,  9. 

O  God,  I  have  declared  to  thee  my  life:  thou  hast  set  my  tears  in  thy 
sight.    Psalm.  55—8,  9. 

My  eyes  have  sent  forth  springs  of  water:  because  they  have  not  kept  thy 
law.     Psalm.  118—136. 

A  voice  was  heard  in  the  high  ways,  weeping  and  howling  of  the  children 
of  Israel:  because  they  have  made  their  way  wicked,  they  have  forgotten  the 
Lord  their  God.     Return,  you  rebellious  children.    Jerem.  3 — 21. 

They  shall  come  with  weeping:  and  I  will  bring  them  back  in  mercy:  and 
I  will  bring  them  through  the  torrents  of  waters  in  a  right  way.     Ibid.  31 — 9 . 

Now  therefore  saith  the  Lord:  Be  converted  to  me  with  all  your  heart,  in 


564  MURMURING. 

fasting,  and  in  weeping,  and  in  moiirning.  And  rend  your  heaj*ts,  and  not 
your  garments,  and  turn  to  the  Lord  your  God.    Joel.  2 — 12,  13. 

And  Peter  remembered  the  word  of  Jesus  which  he  had  said:  Before  the 
cock  crow,  thou  wilt  deny  me  thrice.  And  going  forth,  he  wept  bitterly. 
Matth.  26—75.     See  Mark.  14—72,  and  Luke.  22—62. 

A  time  to  weep.    Eccles.  3 — 4. 

Mourning  for  Neighbor. 

Be  not  wanting  in  comforting  them  that  weep:  and  walk  with  them  that 
mourn.     Eccli.  7—38. 

But  if  you  will  not  hear  this,  my  soul  shall  weep  in  secret  for  your  pride: 
weeping  it  shall  weep,  and  my  eyes  shall  run  down  with  tears,  because  the 
flock  of  the  Lord  is  carried  away  captive.    Jerem.  13 — 17. 

Weep  with  them  that  weep.     Rom.  12 — 15. 

And  they  who  weep,  as  they  who  weep  not.     1.  Cor.  7 — 30. 

And  I  bewail  many  of  them  that  sinned  before,and  have  not  done  penance 
for  the  uncleanness,  and  fornication,  and  lasciviousness,  that  they  have  com- 
mitted.    2.  Cor.  12—21. 

Mourning  for  the  Dead. 

(See  Dead.) 

MOUTH. 

Mouth  taken  for  Words,  or  Speech. 

But  if  he  will  not  hear  thee,  take  with  thee  one  or  two  more,  that  in  the 
mouth  of  two  or  three  witnesses  every  word  may  stand.  Matth.  18 — 16.  See 
2.  Cor.  13—1. 

By  the  mouth  of  two,  or  three  witnesses,  shall  he  die,  that  is  to  be  slain. 
Deut.  17—6.     See  19—15. 

To  Consult  the  Mouth  of  the  Lord,  is  to  Seek  his  Counsel. 

They  took  therefore  of  their  victuals,  and  consulted  not  the  mouth  of  the 
Lord.    Josue.  9—14. 

Who  walk  to  go  down  into  Egypt,  and  have  not  asked  at  my  mouth. 
Isa.  30—2. 

MURDER. 

(See  Homicide.) 

MURMURING. 

{See  also  Impatience.) 

And  Cain  said  to  the  Lord:  My  iniquity  is  greater  than  that  I  may  de- 


MURMURING.  565 

serve  pardon.     Behold  thou  dost  cast  me  out  this  day  from  the  face  of  the 
earth:  every  one  therefore  that  findeth  me,  shall  kill  me.     Gen.  4—13,  14. 

The  Israelites  murmured  against  Pharao,  Exod.  5 — 15;  and  against  Moses 
and  Aaron,  Ibid.  5 — 19. 

And  they  (the  Israelites)  said  to  Moses:  Perhaps  there  were  no  graves  in 
Egypt;  therefore  thou  hast  brought  us  to  die  in  the  wilderness:  why  wouldst 
thou  do  this,  to  lead  us  out  of  Egypt?  Is  not  this  the  word  that  we  spoke  to 
thee  in  Egj^pt,  saying:  Depart  from  us,  that  we  may  serve  the  Egyptians  ? 
for  it  was  much  better  to  serve  them,  than  to  die  in  the  wilderness.  Ibid. 
14—11,  12. 

And  the  people  murmured  against  Moses,  saying:  What  shall  we  drink? 
Ibid.  15-24. 

And  Moses  and  Aaron  said  to  the  children  of  Israel:  In  the  evening  you 
shall  know  that  the  Lord  hath  brought  you  forth  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt: 
And  in  the  morning  you  shall  see  the  glory  of  the  Lord:  for  he  hath  heard 
your  murmuring  against  the  Lord:  but  as  for  us,  what  are  we,  that  you  mut- 
ter against  us  ?  And  Moses  said:  In  the  evening  the  Lord  will  give  you  flesh 
to  eat,  and  in  the  morning  bread  to  the  full:  for  he  hath  heard  your  murmur- 
ings,  with  which  you  have  murmured  against  him:  for  what  are  we?  your 
murmuring  is  not  against  us,  but  against  the  Lord.  Ibid.  16 — 6  to  8.  See 
17—2,  3,  and  20—3. 

In  the  mean  time  there  arose  a  murmuring  of  the  people  against  the 
Lord,  as  it  were  repining  at  their  fatigue.  And  when  the  Lord  heard  it  he 
was  angry.  And  the  fire  of  the  Lord  being  kindled  against  them,  devour- 
ed them  that  were  at  the  uttermost  part  of  the  camp.  Num.  11 — 1.  See 
Psalm.  77—19. 

And  they  chode  with  Moses,  and  said:  Give  us  water,  that  we  may  drink. 
And  Moses  answered  them:  Why  chide  you  with  me?  Wherefore  do  you 
tempt  the  Lord?  Exod.  17—2.  See  Num.  12—9,  10;  13—31;  14—2,  27,  36; 
16—3,  49,  and  20—3. 

And  speaking  against  God  and  Moses,  they  said:  Why  didst  thou  bring 
us  out  of  Egypt,  to  die  in  the  wilderness  ?  There  is  no  bread,  nor  have  we  any 
waters:  our  soul  now  loatheth  this  very  light  food.  Wherefore  the  Lord  sent 
among  the  people  fiery  serpents,  which  bit  them,  and  killed  many  of  them. 
Upon  which  they  came  to  Moses,  and  said:  We  have  sinned,  because  we  have 
spoken  against  the  Lord  and  thee:  pray  that  he  may  take  away  these  ser- 
pents from  us.  And  Moses  prayed  for  the  people.  Num.  21 — 5  to  7.  See 
16-41;  Josue.  9—18,  and  Judith.  8—10. 

You  inurmured  in  your  tents,  and  said:  The  Lord  hateth  us,  and  there- 
fore he  hath  brought  us  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  that  he  might  dehver  us 
into  the  hand  of  the  Amorrhite,  and  destroy  us.     Deut.  1 — 27. 

Keep  yourselves  therefore  from  murmuring,  which  profiteth  nothing; 
and  refrain  j^our  tongue  from  detraction;  for  an  obscure  speech  shall  not  go 
for  nought:  and  the  mouth  that  belieth,  killeththe  soul.     Wisdom.  1 — 11. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  was  at  table  in  the  house,  behold, many  publi- 
cans and  sinners  came,  and  sat  down  with  Jesus  and  his  disciples.  And  the 
Pharisees  seeing  it,  said  to  his  disciples:  Why  doth  your  master  eat  with  pub- 
licans and  sinners  ?  Matth.  9—10,  U.  See  12—2,  15—2;  Mark.  2— 6  and  24; 
Luke.  5—30,  and  6—2. 

And  when  they  received  it,  they  murmured  against  the  master  of  the 
house,  saying:  These  last  have  worked  but  one  hour:  and  thou  hast  made 


566  NAKEDNESS. 

them  equal  to  us,  that  hath  borne  the  burden  of  the  day  and  the  heats. 
Matth.  20-11,  12. 

There  came  to  him  a  woman  having  an  alabaster  box  of  precious  oint- 
ment, and  poured  it  on  his  head  as  he  was  at  table.  And  the  disciples  seeing 
it,  had  indignation,  saying:  To  what  purpose  is  this  waste  ?  Matth.  26 — 7,  8. 
See  Mark.  14 — 4,  5,  and  John.  12—5. 

And  the  Pharisees  and  Scribes  murmured,  saying:  This  man  receiveth 
sinners,  and  eateth  with  them.     Luke.  15 — 2.     See  19 — 7. 

The  Jews  then  murmured  at  him,  because  he  had  said :  I  am  the  living 
bread  which  came  down  from  heaven.  *  *  Jesus  therefore  answered,  and 
said  to  them:  Murmur  not  among  yourselves.  John.  6 — 41  and  43.  See  7 — 12 
and  33,  and  Acts.  6 — 1. 

Neither  do  you  murmur;  as  some  of  them  murmured,  and  were  destroy- 
ed by  the  destroyer.     1.  Cor.  10—10. 

These  are  murmurers,  full  of  complaints  walking  according  to  their  own 
desires:  and  their  mouth  speaketh  proud  things,  admiring  persons  for  gain's 
sake.    Jude.  verse  16. 

And  do  ye  all  things  without  murmurings  and  hesitations.  Philii).  2—14. 
See  1.  Peter.  4—9. 

MUSIC. 

Music  at  Divine  Service. 

But  David  and  all  Israel  played  before  the  Lord  on  all  manner  of  instru- 
ments made  of  wood,  on  harps  and  lutes  and  timbrels  and  cornets  and  cym- 
bals.    2.  Kings.  6—5.     See  1.  Paral.  13-8. 

And  David  spoke  to  the  chiefs  of  the  Levites,  to  appoint  some  of  their 
brethren  to  be  singers  with  musical  instruments,  to  wit,  on  psalteries,  and 
harps,  and  cymbals,  that  the  joyful  noise  might  resound  on  high.  1.  Paral. 
15—16.     See  following  verses;  also  25 — 1  to  6. 

Both  the  Levites  and  the  singing  men,  that  is,  both  they  that  were  under 
Asaph,  and  they  that  were  under  Heman,  and  they  that  were  under  Idithun, 
with  their  sons,  and  their  brethren,  clothed  with  fine  linen,  sovmded  with 
cymbals,  and  psalteries,  and  harps,  standing  on  the  east  side  of  the  altar,  and 
with  them  a  hundred  and  twenty  priests,  sounding  with  trumpets.  So  when 
they  all  sounded  together,  both  with  trumpets,  and  voice,  and  cymbals,  and 
organs,  and  with  divers  kind  of  musical  instruments,  and  lifted  up  their  voice 
on  high;  The  sound  was  heard  afar  off.     2.  Paral.  5—12,  18.    See  fe9— 25. 

Give  praise  to  the  Lord  on  the  harp;  sing  to  him  with  the  i^saltery,  the 
instrvmaent  of  ten  strings.  Sing  to  him  a  new  canticle,  sing  well  unto  him 
with  a  loud  noise.  Psalm.  32—2,  8.  See  Psalm.  36—9:  70—22;  80—3;  91—4; 
97—5,  6;  107—8;  143—9;  146—7;  149—8,  and  150—3  to  5. 

NAKEDNESS. 

SpiHtxjuxl  Nakedness. 

Keep  thy  foot  from  being  bare.    Jerem.  2 — 25. 

Thou  wast  naked,  and  full  of  confusion.  Ezech.  16—7.  See  verses  22  and 
89;  also  23-29;  Osee.  2—3,  and  Nahum.  8—5. 


NEGLIGENCE.  567 

Thou  knowest  not,  that  thou  art  wretched,  and  miserable,  and  poor,  and 
"blind,  and  naked.     Apocal.  3 — 17. 

Blessed  is  he  that  watcheth  and  keepeth  his  garments,  lest  he  walk  naked , 
and  they  see  his  shame.     Ibid.  16 — 15. 

The  Naked  to  he  Clothed. 

{See  also  Mercy.) 

Deal  thy  bread  to  the  hungry;  and  bring  the  needy  and  the  harbourless 
into  thy  house:  when  thou  shalt  see  one  naked,  cover  him  and  despise  not  thy 
own  flesh.     Isa.  58 — 7. 

He  {Tobias)  fed  the  hungry,  and  gave  clothes  to  the  naked,  and  was  care- 
ful to  bury  the  dead,  and  they  that  were  slain.     Tob.  1 — 20. 

And  hath  not  grieved  any  man.  nor  withholden  the  pledge,  nor  taken 
away  with  violence,  but  hath  given  his  bread  to  the  hungry,  and  covered  the 
naked  with  a  garment.     Ezech.  18 — 16.     See  verse  7. 

I  was  naked,  and  you  clothed  me.  *  *  J  was  naked,  and  you  clothed 
me  not.     Matth.  25—36  and  43. 

He  that  hath  two  coats,  let  him  give  to  him  that  hath  none.     Luke.  3 — 11  • 

And  if  a  brother  or  sister  be  naked,  and  want  daily  food,  and  one  of  you 
say  to  them:  Go  in  peace,  be  you  warmed  and  filled;  yet  give  them  not  those 
things  that  are  necessary  for  the  body,  what  shall  it  profit  ?  James.  2 — 15,  16. 

He  that  hath  the  substance  of  this  world,  and  shall  see  his  brother  in 
need,  and  shall  shut  up  his  bowels  from  him;  how  doth  the  charity  of  God 
abide  in  him?    1.  John.  3 — 17. 

NAME. 

Qiving  of  Names. 

See  Gen.  3—20;  4—25;  5—29;  16—11;  17—13;  17—19;  19—37;  19—38;  25—25; 
39—32,  33,  34,  35;30— 34;35— 18;41— 51,  52;Exod.  2— 10;  2— 22;  18—3;  1.  Kings. 
1—20;  Osee.  1—6;  1—9;  Matth.  1—21;  Luke.  1—31;  2—21;  1—60,  63. 

NEGLIGENCE. 

{See  also  Idleness,  and  Slothfulness.) 

And  Jacob  hearing  that  food  was  sold  in  Egypt,  said  to  his  sons:  Why  are 
ye  careless?  I  have  heard  that  wheat  is  sold  in  Egypt:  Go  ye  down,  and  buy 
us  necessaries,  that  we  may  live,  and  not  be  consumed  with  want.  Gen. 
42—1,  2. 

So  David  and  Abisai  came  to  the  people  by  night,  and  found  Saul  lying 
and  sleeping  in  the  tent,  and  his  spear  fixed  in  the  ground.  *  *  And  David 
said  to  Abner :  Art  not  thou  a  man  ?  and  who  is  like  thee  in  Israel  ?  why  then 
hast  thou  not  kept  thy  lord  the  king  ?  for  there  came  one  of  the  people  in 
"to  kill  the  king  thy  lord.  This  thing  is  not  good,  that  thou  hast  done:  as  the 
Lord  liveth  you  are  the  sons  of  death,  who  have  not  kept  your  master,  the 
Lord's  annointed.  And  now  where  is  the  king's  spear,  and  the  cup  of  water, 
which  was  at  his  head?    1.  Kings.  26—7,  15,  16. 


568  NEIGHBOR. 

For  when  they  caxae  into  the  house,  he  (Isboseth)  was  sleeping  upon  his 
bed  in  a  parlour:  and  they  struck  him  and  killed  him.     2.  Kings.  4 — 7. 

And  he  (Joas)  assembled  the  priests,  and  the  Levites,  and  said  to  them: 
Gro  out  to  the  cities  of  Juda,  and  gather  of  all  Israel  money  to  repair  the  tem- 
ple of  your  Grod,  from  year  to  year,  and  do  this  with  speed:  but  the  Levites 
were  negligent.     2.  Paral.  24 — 5. 

Go  to  the  ant,  O  sluggard,  and  consider  her  ways,  and  leai-n  wisdom. 
Prov.  6—6. 

Why  art  thou  fast  asleep?  rise  up,  call  upon  thy  God,  if  so  be  that  God 
will  think  of  us,  that  we  may  not  perish.    Jonas.  1 — 6. 

But  while  men  were  asleep,  his  enemy  came,  and  oversowed  cockle  among 
the  wheat;  and  went  his  way.     Matth.  13—25. 

And  he  cometh  to  his  disciples,  and  findeth  them  asleep:  and  he  saith  to 
Peter:  What !  could  you  not  watch  one  hour  with  me  ?  Watch  ye,  and  pray, 
that  ye  enter  not  into  temptation.     Ibid.  26—40,  41.     See  Mark.  14 — 37. 

NEIGHBOR. 

Love  of  Neighbor. 

{See  Love.) 

Hatred  of  Neighbor  Forbidden. 

{See  Hatred.) 

Secrets  Concerning  our  Neighbor,  not  to  be  Revmled. 

Hast  thou  heard  a  word  against  thy  neighbour  ?  let  it  die  within  thee, 
trusting  that  it  wiU  not  burst  thee,-  Eccli.  19 — 10. 

He  that  discloseth  the  secret  of  a  friend,  loseth  his  credit,  and  shall  never 
find  a  friend  to  his  mind.  Love  thy  neighbour,  and  be  joined  to  him  with  fidel- 
ity. But  if  thou  discover  his  secrets,  follow  no  more  after  him.  For  as  a  man 
that  destroy eth  his  friend,  so  also  is  he  that  destroy eth  the  friendship  of  his 
neighbour.  And  as  one  that  letteth  a  bird  go  out  of  his  hand,  so  hast  thou  let 
thy  neighbour  go,  and  thou  shaU  not  get  him  again.  FoUow  after  him  no 
more,  for  he  is  gone  afar  off:  he  is  fled,  as  a  roe  escaped  out  of  tlje  snare:  be- 
cause his  soul  is  wounded.  Thou  canst  no  more  bind  him  up.  And  of  a  curse 
there  is  reconciUation:  but  to  disclose  the  secrets  of  a  friend,  leaveth  no  hope 
to  an  unhappy  soul.    Ibid.  27 — 17  to  24. 

He  that  walketh  deceitfully,  revealeth  secrets:  but  he  that  is  faithful, 
concealeth  the  thing  committed  to  him  by  his  friend.    Prov.  11 — 13. 

He  that  concealeth  a  transgression,  seeketh  friendships:  he  that  repeateth 
it  again,  separateth  friends.    Ibid.  17 — 9. 

Compassion  for  our  Neighbor. 

{See  Compassion.) 

Mourning  for  our  Neighbor. 

{See  Mourning.) 


NEW.  5e9 

Pardon  of  Neighbor. 
(See  also  Forgiveness.) 

For  if  you  forgive  men  their  offences  your  heavenly  Father  will  also  for- 
give you  your  offences.  But  if  you  will  not  forgive  men,  neither  will  your 
Father  forgive  you  your  sins.  Matth,  6 — 14,  15.  See  verse  12;  18—33,  35; 
Luke,  11—4,  and  Eccli.  28—8. 

Take  heed  to  yourselves.  If  thy  brother  sin  against  thee,  reprove  him: 
and  if  he  do  penance,  forgive  him.  And  if  he  sin  against  thee  seven  times  in 
a  day,  and  seven  times  in  a  day  turn  again  to  thee,  saying:  I  repent;  forgive 
him.     Luke.  17—3,  4. 

And  be  ye  kind  one  to  another,  merciful,  forgiving  one  another,  even  as 
God  hath  forgiven  you  in  Christ.     Ephes.  4—32. 

NEW. 
New  Heaven  and  New  Earth. 

For  behold,  I  create  new  heavens,and  a  new  earth:  and  the  former  things 
shall  not  be  in  remembrance,  and  they  shall  not  come  upon  the  heart.  Isa. 
65—17. 

For  as  the  new  heavens,  and  the  new  earth,  which  I  make  to  stand  be- 
fore  me,  saith  the  Lord;  so  shall  your  seed  stand,  and  your  name.  Ibid. 
66—23. 

But  we  look  for  new  heavens  and  a  new  earth,  according  to  his  promise, 
in  which  justice  dwelleth.     2.  Peter.  3 — 13. 

And  I  saw  a  new  heaven,  and  a  new  earth.  For  the  first  heaven  and  the 
first  earth  was  passed  away.     Apocal.  21—1. 

New  Testament. 

{See  also  Bible.) 

Behold,  the  days  shall  come,  saith  the  Lord,  and  I  will  make  a  new  cov- 
enant with  the  house  of  Israel,  and  with  the  house  of  Juda.    Jerem.  31 — 31. 

For  this  is  my  blood  of  the  new  testament,  which  shall  be  shed  for  many 
for  the  remission  of  sins.  Matth.  26—28.  See  Mark.  14—24,  and  Luke.  22—20. 

This  chalice  is  the  new  testament  in  my  blood.     1.  Cor.  11 — 25. 

For,  finding  fault  with  them,  he  saith:  Behold  the  daj^s  shall  come,  saith 
the  Lord,  when  I  will  make  a  new  testament  with  the  house  of  Israel,  and 
with  the  house  of  Juda.     Hebr.  8 — 8.     See  following  verses. 

And, therefore,  he  is  the  Mediator  of  the  new  testament;  that  by  means  of 
his  death,  for  the  redemption  of  those  transgressions,  which  were  under  the 
former  testament,  they  "Who  are  called  may  receive  the  promise  of  eternal  in- 
heritance.    Ibid.  9 — 15.    See  Galat.  3 — 15. 

And  this  is  the  testament,  which  I  will  make  unto  them  after  those  days, 
saith  the  Lord,  giving  my  laws  in  their  hearts,  and  in  their  minds  I  will  write 
them:  and  their  sins  and  iniquities  I  will  remember  no  more.  Hebr.  10—16,17. 
See  verse  29;  also  13— 20. 


570  NOE. 

Ark  of  Noe. 
'  {See  Ark.) 

NUPTIALS. 

And  a  banquet  was  made,  and  they  ate  and  drank  together,  and  lodged 
there.     Gen.  24—54. 

And  he  (Laban)  having  invited  a  great  number  of  his  friends  to  the  feast,, 
made  the  marriage.     Ibid.  39 — 22. 

So  his  father  went  down  to  the  woman,  and  made  a  feast  for  his  son  Sam- 
son: for  so  the  yovmg  men  used  to  do.    Judges.  14—10. 

And  the  third  day  there  was  a  marriage  in  Cana  of  Galilee;  and  the 
mother  of  Jesus  was  there.  And  Jesus  also  was  invited,  and  his  disciples,  to 
the  marriage.    John.  2 — 1,  2. 

OATH. 

(See  also  Swearing,  and  Voio.) 

An  Oath  Given,  even  to  an  Enemy,  Mtist  not  be  Broken. 

Jostle's  oath  to  the  Gabaonites,  though  obtained  by  deception,  was  faith- 
fully kept.    Josue.  9 — 15,and  following  verses.  , 

For  the  subsequent  violation  of  this  oath  by  Saul,seven  of  his  sons  were 
handed  over  by  David  to  the  Gabaonites  to  be  crucified.  See  2.  Kings.  21 — 1, 
and  following  verses. 

Sedecias  swore  fealty  to  Nabuchodonosor,  but,  breaking  his  oath  and  re- 
volting, his  kingdom  was  devastated,  the  holy  dty  pillaged,  and  he  himself  put 
to  death.    Jerem.  Chapters  39  and  52. 

Impious  Oaths  and  Vows  not  to  he  Kept. 

David  gave  thanks,  because  he  had  yielded  to  the  prayer  of  Abigail,  and 
not  killed  Nabal,  her  husband,  as  he  had  in  his  anger  sworn  to  do.  See  1.  Kings. 
25— 32  to  40. 

Saul  sinned  by  rashly  taking  an  oath  that  no  one  of  his  follotvers  should 
taste  food  till  he  had  revenged  himself  on  his  enemies.  See  Ibid.  14 — 24,  and 
following  verses  to  end  of  Chapter. 

Jephte,  before  the  battle  with  the  Ammonites,  made  a  vow  to  the  Lord, 
saying:  If  thou  wilt  deliver  the  children  of  Ammon  into  my  hands,  whoso- 
ever shall  first  come  forth  out  of  the  doore  of  my  house,  and  shall  meet  me 
when  I  return  in  peace  from  the  children  of  Ammon,  the  same  will  I  offer  a 
holocaust  to  the  Lord.  Acting  upon  this  unlawful  oath,  he  sacrificed  his  only 
daughter.    Judges.  11 — 30,  and  following  verses. 

And  when  it  was  day,  some  of  the  Jewsfassembled  together,  and  bound 
themselves  with  a  curse,  saying:  That  they  would  neither  eat  nor  drink  till 
they  had  killed  Paul.    Acts.  23—12. 

OBDURACY. 
(iSee  also  Obstinacy.) 


OBDURACY.  571 

Obduracy  Arises  from  Withdrawal  of  Grace. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  him  (Moses)  as  he  was  returning  into  Egypt:  See  that 
thou  do  all  the  wonders  before  Pharao,  which  I  have  put  in  thy  hand:  I  shall 
harden  his  heart,  and  he  will  not  let  the  people  go.  Exod.  4 — 21.  See  John. 
12—40. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Go  in  to  Pharao;  for  I  have  hardened  his 
heart,  and  the  heart  of  his  servants,  that  I  may  work  these  my  signs  in  him, 
and  thou  mayst  tell  in  the  ears  of  thy  sons,  and  of  thy  grandsons,  how  often  I 
have  plagued  the  Egyptians,  and  wrought  my  signs  amongst  them:  and  you 
may  know  that  I  ani  the  Lord.     Exod.  10 — 1,  2, 

And  I  shall  harden  his  heart,  and  he  will  pursue  you:  and  I  shall  be  glori- 
fied in  Pharao,  and  in  all  his  army:  and  the  Egyptians  shall  know  that  I  am 
the  Lord.     Ibid.  14—4.     See  Isa.  6—10,  and  Matth.  13—14. 

For  it  was  the  sentence  of  the  Lord,  that  their  hearts  should  be  hardened, 
and  they  should  fight  against  Israel,  and  fall,  and  should  not  deserve  any 
clemency,  and  should  be  destroyed,  as  the  Lord  had  commanded  Moses. 
Josue.  11—20. 

So  then  it  is  not  of  him  that  willeth,  nor  of  him  that  runneth,  but  of  God 
that  showeth  mercy.  For  the  Scripture  saith  to  Pharao:  To  this  purpose  have 
I  raised  thee  up,  that  I  may  show  my  power  in  thee:  and  that  my  name  may 
be  declared  throughout  all  the  earth.  Therefore  he  hath  mercy  on  whom  he 
will;  and  whom  he  will  he  hardeneth.  Rom.  9 — 16  to  18.  See  Exod.  9—16; 
Mark.  4—12,  and  Luke.  8—10. 

But  I  say:  Hath  not  Israel  known  ?  First  Moses  saith:  I  will  provoke  you  to 
jealousy  by  that  which  is  not  a  nation:  by  a  foolish  nation  I  will  anger  you. 
But  Isaias  is  bold,  and  saith:  I  was  found  by  them  that  did  not  seek  me:  I 
appeared  openly  to  them  that  asked  not  after  me.  But  to  Israel  he  saith:  All 
the  day  long  have  I  spread  forth  my  hands  to  a  people,  that  believeth  not,  and 
contradicteth  me.  Rom.  10 — 19  to  21.  See  Deut.  32 — 21;  Isa.  65 — 1;  John. 
12—40;  Acts.  28—26;  Rom.  11—8. 

Obduracy  Arises  from  a  Failure  to  Comply  with  Grace. 

And  the  Lord  testified  to  them  in  Israel  and  in  Juda  by  the  hand  of  all  the 
prophets  and  seers,  saying:  Return  from  your  wicked  ways,  and  keep  my 
precepts,  and  ceremonies,  according  to  all  the  law  which  I  commanded  your 
fathers;  and  as  I  have  sent  to  you  in  the  hand  of  my  servants  the  prophets. 
And  they  hearkened  not,  but  hardened  their  necks  like  to  the  neck  of  their 
fathers,  who  would  not  obey  the  Lord  their  God.    4.  Kings.  17 — 13,  14. 

Hear  me,  O  ye  hard-hearted,  who  are  far  from  justice.  I  have  brought 
my  justice  near:  it  shall  not  be  far  off:  and  my  salvation  shall  not  tarry.  I 
will  give  salvation  in  Sion,  and  my  glory  in  Israel.     Isa.  46 — 11,  12. 

For  I  knew  that  thou  art  stubborn,  and  thy  neck  is  an  iron  sinew,  and  thy 
forehead  of  brass.     Ibid.  48 — 4. 

See  ye  the  word  of  the  Lord:  Am  I  become  a  wilderness  to  Israel,  or  a 
lateward  springing  land  ?  why  then  have  my  people  said:  We  are  revolted, 
we  will  come  to  thee  no  more  ?    Jerem.  2 — 31. 

Thou  hadst  a  harlot's  forehead,  thou  wouldst  not  blush.  Therefore  at  the 
least  from  this  time  call  to  me:  Thou  art  my  father,  the  guide  of  my  virginity: 
wilt  thou  be  angry  for  ever,  or  wilt  thou  continue  unto  the  end  ?  Behold,  thou 


"572  OBEDIENCE. 

hast  spoken,  and  hast  done  evil  things,  and  hast  been  able.    Ibid.  3 — 3  to  5. 

O  Lord,  thy  eyes  are  upon  ti-uth:  thou  hast  struck  them,  and  they  have 
not  grieved:  thou  hast  bruised  them,  and  they  have  refused  to  receive  cor- 
rection: they  have  made  their  faces  harder  than  the  rock,  and  they  have  re- 
fused to  return.  But  I  said:  Perhaps  tliese  are  poor  and  foohsh,  that  know 
not  the  way  of  the  Lord,  the  judgment  of  tbeir  God.  I  will  go  therefore  to 
the  gi*eat  men,  and  will  speak  to  them:  for  they  have  known  the  way  of  the 
Lord,  the  judgment  of  their  God:  and  behold  these  have  altogether  broken  the 
yoke  more,  and  have  burst  the  bonds.     Ibid.  5 — 3  to  5. 

Wherefore,  as  the  Holy  Ghost  saith:  To-day  if  you  shall  hear  his  voice, 
harden  not  your  hearts.    Hebr.  3 — 7,  8. 

Obduracy  Severely  Punished. 

Wo  to  him  that  gainsayeth  his  Maker.    Isa.  45 — 9. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the  God  of  Israel:  Behold  I  will  bring  in 
upon  this  city,  and  upon  aU  the  cities  thereof  all  the  evils  that  I  have  spoken 
against  it:  because  they  have  hardened  their  necks,  that  they  might  not  hear 
my  words.    Jerem.  19 — 15. 

OBEDIENCE. 

{See  also  Disobedience.) 
Ood  and  his  Commandments,  to  be  Obeyed. 

For  failing  in  obedience  to  the  dimnecommand,Adam  and  Eve  vxre  driven 
from  Paradise.     See  Gen.  Chapters  2  and  3. 

Noe  obeyed  in  every  detail  the  command  given  him  by  Ood  in  referenoe  to 
the  Ark.     Ibid.  Chapters  6  and  7.     See  Hebr.  11—7. 

Abraham  in  obedience  to  the  divine  command,  left  his  country  in  company 
with  Lot,  and  offered  sacrifice  to  the  Lord  in  SicJiem.    Gen.  Chapter  12. 

Again  God  said  to  Abraham:  And  thou  therefore  shalt  keep  my  covenant, 
and  thy  seed  after  thee  in  their  generations.     Ibid.  17 — 9. 

And  Abraham  took  Ismael  his  son,  and  all  that  were  born  in  his  house: 
and  all  whom  he  had  bought,  every  male  among  the  men  of  his  house:  and 
he  circumcised  the  flesh  of  their  foreskin  forthwith  the  very  same  day,  as  Gtod 
had  commanded  him.     Ibid.  17 — 23. 

For  Abraham's  admirable  obedience  as  exemplified  in  his  readiness  to  im- 
molate his  oum  son,  see  Ibid.  Chapter  22.  See  also  ActSi  7—4,  and  Hebr. 
11—8  and  17. 

And  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  called  to  Abraham  a  second  time  from  heaven, 
saying:  By  my  own  self  have  I  sworn,  saith  the  Lord:  because  thou  hast  done 
this  thing,  and  hast  not  spared  thy  only  begotten  son  for  my  sake:  I  will  bless 
thee,  and  I  will  multiply  thy  seed  as  the  stars  of  heaven,  and  as  the  sand  that 
is  by  the  sea  shore:  thy  seed  shall  possess  the  gates  of  their  enemies.  And  in 
thy  seed  shall  all  the  nations  of  the  earth  be  blessed,  because  thou  hast  obeyed 
my  voice.     Gen.  22—15  to  18.     See  Exod.  7—6. 

And  I  will  multiply  thy  seed  like  the  stars  of  heaven:  and  I  will  give  to 
thy  posterity  all  these  countries:  and  in  thy  seed  shall  all  the  nations  of  the 
earth  be  blessed.    Because  Abraham  obeyed  my  voice,  and  kept  my  precepts 


OBEDIENCE.  573 

and  commandments,  and  observed  my  ceremonies  and  laws.  Gen.  26 — 4,  5. 
See  28—7. 

But  the  midwives  feared  God,  and  did  not  do  as  the  king  of  Egypt  had 
commanded,  but  saved  the  men  children.  *  *  Therefore  God  dealt  well 
with  the  midwives:  and  the  people  multiplied  and  grew  exceedingly  strong. 
Exod.  1—17  and  20. 

If  thou  wilt  hear  the  voice  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  do  what  is  right  be- 
fore him,  and  obey  his  commandments,  and  keep  all  his  precepts,  none  of  the 
evils  that  I  laid  upon  Egypt,  will  I  bring  upon  thee:  for  I  am  the  Lord  thy 
healer.     Ibid.  15—26.     See  19—3  to  6,  and  20—6. 

Behold,  I  will  send  my  Angel,  who  shall  go  before  thee,  and  keep  thee  in 
thy  journey,  and  bring  thee  into  the  place  that  I  have  prepared.  Take  notice 
of  him,  and  hear  his  voice,  and  do  not  think  him  one  to  be  contemned:  for  he 
will  not  forgive  when  thou  hast  sinned,  and  my  name  is  in  him.  But  if  thou 
wilt  hear  his  voice,  and  do  all  that  I  speak,  I  will  be  an  enemy  to  thy  enemies, 
and  will  afflict  them  that  afflict  thee.  Ibid.  23—20  to  22.  See  also  following 
verses. 

Keep  my  laws,  and  my  judgments,  and  do  them;  lest  the  land  into  which 
you  are  to  enter  to  dwell  therein,  vomit  you  also  out.  Levit.  20 — 22.  See 
22—31. 

If  you  walk  in  my  precepts,  and  keep  my  commandments,  and  do  them, 
I  will  give  you  rain  in  due  seasons:  and  the  ground  shall  bring  forth  its  in- 
crease, and  the  trees  shall  be  filled  with  fruit.  The  threshing  of  your  harvest 
shall  reach  unto  the  vintage,  and  the  vintage  shall  reach  unto  the  sowing- 
time:  and  you  shall  eat  your  bread  to  the  full,  and  dwell  in  your  land  with- 
out fear.  Ibid.  26—3  to  5.  See  whole  Chapter;  also  Deut.  Chapter  28,  and 
Num.  9 — 18,  and  following  verses. 

Keep  his  precepts  and  commandments,  which  I  command  thee:  that  it 
may  be  well  with  thee,  and  thy  children  after  thee,  and  thou  mayst  remain 
a  long  time  upon  the  land,  which  the  Lord  thy  God  will  give  thee.  Deut. 
4—40.     See  Chapters  7,  8  and  11 . 

The  Lord  thy  God  will  raise  up  to  thee  a  prophet  of  thy  nation  and  of 
thy  brethren  like  unto  me:  him  thou  shalt  hear.  *  *  And  he  that  will  not 
hear  his  words,  which  he  shall  speak  in  my  name,  I  will  be  the  revenger. 
Ibid.  8—15  and  19. 

Observe  diligently  that  thou  incur  not  the  stroke  of  the  leprosy,  but  thou 
shalt  do  whatsoever  the  priests  of  the  Levitical  race  shall  teach  thee,  accord- 
ing to  what  I  have  commanded  them,  and  fulfil  thou  it  carefully.  Ibid. 
24—8.     See  27—10. 

Now  if  thou  wilt  hear  the  voice  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  do  and  keep  all 
his  commandments,  which  I  command  thee  this  day,  the  Lord  thy  God  will 
make  thee  higher  than  all  the  nations  that  are  on  the  earth.  *  *  The  Lord 
will  open  his  excellent  treasure,  the  heaven,  that  it  may  give  rain  in  due  sea- 
son: and  he  will  bless  all  the  works  of  thy  hands.  And  thou  shalt  lend  to 
many  nations,  and  shalt  not  borrow  of  any  one.     Ibid.  28—1  and  12. 

Because  Acham,  had  not  obeyed  the  command  of  Josue,  the  people  ivere 
overthrown  in  battle,  and  Acham  himself  teas  stoned  to  death.  Josue.  Chap- 
ter 7. 

If  you  will  fear  the  Lord,  and  serve  him,  and  hearken  to  his  voice,  and 
not  provoke  the  mouth  of  the  Lord;  then  shall  both  you,  and  the  king  who 
reignetli  over  you,  be  followers  of  the  Lord  your  God.     But  if  you  will  not 


574  OBEDIENCE. 

hearken  to  the  voice  of  the  Lord, but  will  rebel  against  his  words,  the- hand  of 
the  Lord  shall  be  upon  you,  and  upon  your  fathers.     1.  Kings.  12 — 14,  15. 

Saul,  offering  sacinfice  contrary  to  the  command  of  Samuel,  was  reproved. 
Ibid.  13 — 12,  and  following  verses. 

Doth  the  Lord  desire  holocausts  and  victims,  and  not  rather  that  the 
voice  of  the  Lord  should  be  obeyed  ?  For  obedience  is  better  than  sacrifices; 
and  to  hearken  rather  than  to  offer  the  fat  of  rams.  Because  it  is  like  the 
sin  of  witchcraft,  to  rebel;  and  like  the  crime  of  idolatry,  to  refuse  to  obey. 
Ibid.  15—22,  23.     See  Eccles.  4—17. 

God  declared  to  Solomon,that,  if  he  obeyed  the  commandments  of  the  Lord, 
his  kingdom  should  be  established  forever;  but  that,  if  he  revolted,  Israel 
would  be  swept  from  the  face  of  ths  earth.  3  Kings.  9 — 4,and  following  verses. 
See  4.  Kings.  5—13. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Jehu:  Because  thou  hast  diligently  executed  that 
which  was  right  and  pleasing  in  my  eyes,  and  hast  done  to  the  house  of 
Achab  according  to  all  that  was  in  my  heart:  thy  children  shall  sit  upon  the 
throne  of  Israel  to  the  fourth  generation.     4.  Kings.  10 — 30. 

And  as  for  thee,  if  thou  walk  before  me,  as  David  thy  father  walked,  and 
do  according  to  all  that  I  have  commanded  thee,  and  keep  my  justice  and  my 
judgments:  I  will  raise  up  the  throne  of  thy  kingdom,  as  I  promised  to 
David  thy  father,  saying:  There  shall  not  fail  thee  a  man  of  thy  stock  to  be 
niler  in  Israel.  But  if  you  turn  away,  and  forsake  my  justices,  and  my  com- 
mandments, which  I  have  set  before  you,  and  shaU  go  and  serve  strange  gods 
and  adore  them,  I  will  pluck  you  up  by  the  root  out  of  my  land  which  I  have 
given  you:  and  this  house  which  I  have  sanctified  to  my  name,  I  will  cast 
away  from  before  my  face,  and  will  make  it  a  by-word  and  an  example 
among  all  nations.     2.  Paral.  7 — 17  to  20. 

Then  Tobias  answered  his  father,  and  said:  I  wiU  do  all  things,  father, 
which  thou  hast  commanded  me.     Tob.  5 — 1. 

For  whatsoever  he  (Mardochai)  commanded, Esther  observed:  and  she  did 
all  things  in  the  same  manner  as  she  was  wont  at  that  time  when  he  brought 
her  up  a  little  one.     Esther.  2 — 20.     See  verse  10. 

My  son,  hear  the  instruction  of  thy  father,  and  forsake  not  the  law  of  thy 
mother.  *  *  But  he  that  shall  hear  me,  shall  rest  without  terror,  and  shall 
enjoy  abundance,  without  fear  of  evils.     Prov.  1 — 8  and  33. 

The  ear  that  heareth  the  reproofs  of  life,  shall  abide  in  the  midst  of  the 
wise.     Ibid.  15—31.     See  Isa.  5&— 2,  3. 

For  all  these  things  are  to  be  done  because  of  the  commandment  of  God. 
Ecch.  35—7. 

If  you  be  willing,  and  will  hearken  to  me,  you  shall  eat  the  good  things 
of  the  land.  But  if  you  will  not,  and  will  provoke  me  to  wrath:  the  sword 
shall  devour  you,  because  the  mouth  of  the  Lord  hath  spoken  it.  Isa. 
1—19,  20. 

O  that  thou  hadst  hearkened  to  my  commandments !  thy  peace  had  been 
as  a  river,  and  thy  justice  as  the  waves  of  the  sea;  and  thy  seed  had  been 
as  the  sand,  and  the  offspring  of  thy  bowels  like  the  gravel  thereof:  his  name 
should  not  have  perished,  nor  have  been  destroyed  from  before  my  face. 
Ibid.  48—18,  19.    See  Jerera.    7—23,  24;  11—4,  and  17—24. 

For  the  obedience  of  the  Rechaintes  and  God's  promise  to  reward  them, 
see  Jerem.  Chapter  35.  See  also  Dan.  8 — 16,  and  Jonas.  1—2,  8. 

Then  Mathathias  answered,  and  said  with  a  loud  voice:  Although  all 


OBEDIENCE.  575 

nations  obey  king  Antiochus,  so  as  to  depart  every  man  from  the  service  of 
the  law  of  his  fathers,  and  consent  to  his  commandments:  I  and  my  sons, 
and  my  brethren  will  obey  the  law  of  our  fathers.  1.  Mach.  2 — 19,  20.  See 
2.  Mach.  Chapter  7. 

And  he  (Jesus)  saith  to  them  (Simon  and  Andrew):  Come  after  me,  and 
I  will  make  you  become  fishers  of  men.  And  they  inamediately  leaving  their 
nets,  followed  him.    Matth.  4-19,  20.     See  Mark.  1—17,  18. 

Therefore,  whosoever  heareth  these  my  words,  and  doeth  them,  shall  be 
likened  to  a  wise  man,  who  built  his  house  upon  a  rock.  And  the  rain  fell, 
and  the  floods  came,  and  the  winds  blew,  and  they  beat  upon  that  house,  and 
it  fell  not:  for  it  was  founded  upon  a  rock.  And  every  one  that  heareth  these 
my  words,  and  doeth  them  not,  shall  be  like  a  foolish  man,  who  built  his 
house  upon  the  sand.  And  the  rain  fell,  and  the  floods  came,  and  the  winds 
blew,  and  they  beat  upon  that  house,  and  it  fell;  and  great  was  the  fall  there- 
of. Matth.  7—24  to  27.  See  verse  21;  also  15—3;  17—5  to  7;  Luke.  5-4; 
John.  2—5  to  7,  and  Acts.  4—19. 

And  he  went  down  with  them,  and  came  to  Nazareth,  and  was  subject 
to  them.     Luke.  2—51.     See  10—16. 

But  Peter  and  John  answering,  said  to  them  (the  Priests):  If  it  be  just  in 
the  sight  of  God,  to  hear  you  rather  than  God,  judge  ye.  For  we  cannot 
but  speak  the  things  which  we  have  seen  and  heard.    Acts.  4 — 19,  20. 

Peter  then  answering,  and  the  apostles,  said:  We  ought  to  obey  God 
rather  than  men.  *  *  And  we  are  witnesses  of  these  things,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  whom  God  hath  given  to  all  those  that  obey  him.  Ibid.  5 — 29  and  32. 
See  Rom.  16—19,  and  Acts.  9—6. 

Cornelius  said  to  Peter:  Now  therefore  all  we  are  present  in  thy  sight,to 
hear  all  thuigs  whatsoever  are  commanded  thee  by  the  Lord.     Acts.  10 — 33. 

And  he  (Paul)  went  through  Syria  and  Cilicia,  confirming  the  churches; 
commanding  them  to  keep  the  precepts  of  the  apostles  and  the  ancients. 
Ibid.  15—41. 

He  humbled  himself,  becoming  obedient  unto  death,  even  the  death  of 
the  cross.  *  *  Wherefore,  my  dearly  beloved,  (as  you  have  always  obeyed 
not  as  in  my  presence  only,  but  much  more  now  in  my  absence,)  work  your 
salvation  with  fear  and  trembling.  Philip.  2 — 8  and  12.  See  1.  Thess.  4 — 3. 
and  5—18. 

But  be  ye  doers  of  the  word,  and  not  hearers  only;  deceiving  your  own 
selves.     James.  1—22.     See  Matth.  7—21 ,  and  Rom.  2— 13, 

Purifying  your  souls  in  the  obedience  of  charity,  with  a  brotherly  love 
from  a  sincere  heart  love  one  another  earnestly.     1.  Peter.  1 — 22. 

Perseverance  in  Obedience. 

And  when  the  Lord  had  heard  this,  he  said  to  me:  I  have  heard  the  voice 
of  the  words  of  this  people,  which  they  spoke  to  thee:  they  have  spoken  all 
things  well.  Who  shall  give  them  to  have  such  a  mind,  to  fear  me,  and  to 
keep  all  my  commandments  at  all  times,  that  it  may  be  well  with  them  and 
with  their  children  for  ever  ?  Deut.  5 — 28,  29. 

Obedience  Prevents  Evil, 

And  Samuel  said:  Doth  the  Lord  desire   holocausts   and  victims,  and 


576  OBEDIENCE. 

not  rather  that  the  voice  of  the  Lord  should  be  obeyed  ?  For  obedience  is 
better  than  sacrifices  ;and  to  hearken  rather  than  to  offer  the  fat  of  rams.  Be- 
cause it  is  Uke  the  sin  of  witchcraft,  to  rebel;  and  Uke  the  crime  of  idolatry,  to 
refuse  to  obey.  Forasmuch  therefore  as  thou  hast  rejected  the  word  of 
Lord,  the  Lord  hath  aZso  rejected  thee  from  being  king.  1.  Kings.  15 — 22,23. 
Because  I  called,  and  you  refused:  I  stretched  out  my  hand;  and  there 
was  none  that  regarded.  You  have  despised  all  my  counsel,  and  have  neg- 
lected my  reprehensions.  I  also  will  laugh  in  your  destruction;  and  will  mock 
when  that  shall  come  to  you  which  you  feared.  *  *  Because  they  have 
hated  instruction,  and  received  not  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  nor  consented  to  my 
counsel,  but  despised  all  my  reproof.  Therefore  they  shall  eat  the  fruit  of 
their  own  way,  and  shall  be  filled  with  their  own  devices.  *  *  But  he  that 
shall  hear  me,  shall  rest  without  terror,  and  shall  enjoy  abundance,  without 
fear  of  evils.  Prov.  1—24  to  26,  and  29  to  33.  See  Isa.  65—12;  66—4.  and 
Jerem.  35—13. 

Obedience  Brings  Blessings. 

Behold,  I  set  forth  in  your  sight  this  day  a  blessing  and  a  curse:  A  bless- 
ing, if  you  obey  the  commandments  of  the  Lord  your  God,  which  I  command 
you  this  day:  a  curse,  if  you  obey  not  the  commandments  of  the  Lord  your 
God,  but  revolt  from  the  way  which  now  I  show  you,  and  walk  after  strange 
gods  which  you  know  not.     Deut.  11 — 26  to  28. 

But  he  that  shall  hear  me,  shall  rest  without  terror,  and  shall  enjoy 
abundance,  without  fear  of  evils.     Prov.  1 — 33. 

My  son,  let  not  these  things  depart  from  thy  eyes;  keep  the  law  and 
council:  And  there  shall  be  Ufe  to  thy  soul.and  grace  to  thy  mouth.  Then 
shalt  thou  walk  confidently  in  thy  way;  and  thy  foot  shall  not  stvunble;  if 
thou  sleep,  thou  shalt  not  fear:  thou  shalt  rest,  and  thy  sleep  shall  be  sweet. 
Ibid.  3— 21  to  24. 

The  mind  of  the  just  studieth  obedience:  the  mouth  of  the  wicked  over- 
floweth  with  evils.     Ibid.  15—28. 

If  you  be  willing,  and  will  hearken  to  me,you  shall  eat  the  good  things  of 
the  land.    Isa.  1-19.    See  55— 2,  3. 

Examples  of  Obedience. 

Noe,  Gen.6— 22,and  7—5;  and  Hebr.  11-7:  Abraham,  Gen.  12-4;  17-28; 
22—3  to  10;  26—5;  Acts.  7—4;  Hebr.  11—8  and  17:  Jacob,  Gen.  28—7:  Jacob's 
household,  Ibid.  35—4:  Joseph,  Ibid.  37—14:  Moses,  Exod.  3-13;  4—8;  7—6, 
and  40—14:  the  Isi-aelites,  Ibid.  24—3;  39—31,  42:  Num.  1—54;  2-34;  9—18, 
and  following  verses;  Deut.  34—9;  Josue.  1—16, 17;  2.  Paral.  11 — 4,  and  24—21: 
Moses  and  Aaron,Exod.  7 — 6:  Aaron  and  his  sons,  Levit.  S—SQ:  David,  1.  Kings. 
17—20:  Joram.  4.  Kings.  6—21,  22:  the  multitude,  1.  Esdras.  10—12,  and 
2.  Esdras.  5—12:  Tobias,  Tob.  5—1:  Esther,  Esther.  2— 10  and  20:  Isaias,  Isa. 
6—8:  the  legates  of  king  Ezechias,  Ibid.  36—21:  the  Rechabites,  Jerem.  35—6, 
and  following  verses:  Mathathias,  1.  Mach.  2—20:  Joseph,  the  spouse  of  the 
Blessed  Virgin,  Matth.  1—24,  and  2—14  and  2\:  Peter  and  Andrew,  Ibid.  4—20, 
and  Mark.  1—28:  Matthew,' M&tth.  9—9;  Mark.  2—14,  and  Luke.  5—28:  tlie 
disciples  of  Christ,  Matth.  26—19;  and  Luke.  22—13:  the  Apostles,  Mark. 
16—20;  Luke.  9—6,  and  John.  6—10:  the  Mother  of  God,  Luke.  2—21,  22,  39 


OBLATION.  577 

and  41:  Christ,  Isa.  50—5;  Luke.  3-51;  John.  10—18;  12—49;  14—31;  15—10; 
17—4;  Philip,  2^8;  Hebr.  5—8,  and  10—1 -.Peter,  Luke.  5—5,  and  Acts.  10—33: 
tlie  man  horn  blind,  John  9 — 7:  Peter  and  John,  Acts.  4 — 19,  and  5 — 39;  Paul, 
Ibid.  9 — 6:  Ananias,  Ibid.  9 — 17:  Cornelius,  the  Centurion,  Ibid.  10—33:  the 
Church  at  Rome,  Rom.  16 — 19:  the  Church  at  Corinth,  2.  Cor.  7—15:  the 
Philippians,  Philip.  2 — 12:  Timothy,  Ibid.  2 — 22:  the  Thessalonians,  1  Thess. 
1—6:  Sara.  1.  Peter.  3—6. 

Obedience  of  Subjects  to  Superiors. 

{See  Subject.) 

OBLATION. 

Oblations  should  be  without  Defect  or  Blemish. 

If  his  offering  be  a  holocaust,  and  of  the  herd,  he  shall  offer  a  male  with- 
out blemish,  at  the  door  of  the  testimony,  to  make  the  Lord  favourable  to 
him.     Levit.  1—3.     See  Exod.  29—10. 

And  if  his  oblation  be  a  sacrifice  of  peace-offerings,  and  he  will  offer  of 
the  herd,  whether  male  or  female,  he  shall  offer  them  without  blemish  before 
the  Lord.     Levit.  3 — 1.     See  22— 19,  and  following  verses. 

These  are  the  sacrifices  which  you  shall  offer:  Two  lambs  of  a  year  old 
without  blemish  every  day  for  the  perpetual  holocaust.  *  *  You  shall  offer 
them  all  without  blemish  with  their  libations.  Num.  28—3  and  31.  See 
Exod.    29—38. 

But  if  it  have  a  blemish,  or  be  lame,  or  blind,  or  in  any  part  disfigured  or 
feeble,  it  shall  not  be  sacrificed  to  the  Lord  thy  God.  Deut.  15 — 21.  See  Levit. 
22 — 20,  and  following  verses. 

Do  not  offer  wicked  gifts;  for  such  he  (the  Lord)  wiU  not  receive.  Eccli. 
35—14. 

And  when  thou  shalt  have  made  an  end  of  the  expiation  thereof,  thou 
shalt  offer  a  calf  of  the  herd  without  blemish,  and  a  ram  of  the  flock  witliout 
blemish.     Ezech.  43—23. 

Cursed  is  the  deceitful  man,  that  hath  in  his  flock  a  male,  and  making  a 
vow  offereth  in  sacrifice  that  which  is  feeble  to  the  Lord:  for  I  am  a  great 
King,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts;  and  my  name  is  dreadful  among  the  Gentiles. 
Malacli.  1 — 14.     See  verse  8. 

Oblations,  Pleasing  to  Qod. 

Abel  also  offered  of  the  firstlings  of  his  flock,  and  of  their  fat:  and  the 
Lord  had  respect  to  Abel  and  to  his  offerings.  Gen.  4 — 4.  See  8 — 21;  15—17, 
and  Hebr.  11 — 4. 

And  Moses  and  Aaron  went  into  the  tabernacle  of  the  testimony,  and 
afterwards  came  forth  and  blessed  the  people.  And  the  glory  of  the  Lord  ap- 
peared to  all  the  multitude:  and  behold,  a  fire  coming  forth  from  the  Lord, 
devoured  the  holocaust,  and  the  fat  that  was  upon  the  altar:  which  when  the 
multitude  saw,  they  praised  the  Lord,  falling  on  their  faces.  Levit.  9 — 23,  24. 
See  Judges.  6—21,  and  13—20. 

Then  the  fire  of  the  Lord  fell;  and  consumed  the  holocaust, and  the  wood, 


578  OBLATION. 

and  the  stones,  and  the  dust;  and  Ucked  up  the  water  that  was  in  the  trench. 
3.  Kings.  18—38. 

And  he  (David)  built  there  an  altar  to  the  Lord:  and  he  offered  holocausts 
and  peace-offerings:  and  he  called  upon  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  him  by  send- 
ing fire  from  heaven  upon  the  altar  of  the  holocaust.     1.  Paral.  21 — 26. 

And  when  Solomon  had  made  an  end  of  his  prayer,  fire  came  down  from 
heaven,and  consumed  the  holocausts  and  the  victims:  and  the  majesty  of  the 
Lord  filled  the  house.'    2.  Paral.  7—1.     See  -2.  Mach.  1—22. 

And  as  Moses  prayed  to  the  Lord,  and  fire  came  down  from  heaven  and 
consvuned  the  holocaust:  so  Solomon  also  prayed,  and  fire  came  down  from 
heaven  and  consumed  the  holocaust.    2.  Mach.  2—10. 

Daily  Oblations. 

This  is  what  thou  Shalt  sacrifice  upon  the  altar:  /Two  lambs  of  a  year  old 
every  day  continually,  one  lamb  in  the  morning,  and  another  in  the  evening. 
Exod.  29—38,  39. 

These  are  the  sacrifices  which  you  shall  offer:  Two  lambs  of  a  year  old 
without  blemish  every  day  for  the  perpetual  holocaust.  One  j'ou  shall  offer 
in  the  morning,  and  the  other  in  the  evening.  Num.  28 — 3,  4.  See  1.  Esdras. 
3—3,  4. 

Oblations  for  the  Dead. 

And  making  a  gathering,  he  (Jtidas)  sent  twelve  thousand  drachms  of  sil- 
ver to  Jerusalem  for  sacrifice  to  be  offered  for  the  sins  of  the  dead,  thinking 
well  and  religiously  concerning  the  resurrection.  (For  if  he  had  not  hoped 
that  they  that  were  slain  should  rise  again,  it  would  have  seemed  superfluous 
and  vain  to  pray  for  the  dead.)  And  because  he  considei'ed  that  they  who 
had  fallen  asleep  with  godUness,  had  great  grace  laid  up  for  them.  It  is  there- 
fore a  holy  and  wholesome  thought  to  pray  for  the  dead,  that  they  may  be 
loosed  from  sins.     2.  Mach.  12 — 43  to  46. 

Oblation  or  Immolation  of  Children  by  their  ovon  Parents. 

Thou  shalt  not  give  any  of  thy  seed  to  be  consecrated  to  the  idol  Moloch, 
nor  defile  the  name  of  thy  God:  I  am  the  Lord.     Levit.  18—21. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  saying:  Thus  shalt  thou  say  to  the  children 
of  Israel:  If  any  man  of  the  children  of  Israel,  or  of  the  strangers,  that  dwell 
in  Israel,  give  of  his  seed  to  the  idol  Moloch:  dying  let  them  die:  the  people  of 
the  land  shall  stone  him.     Ibid.  20 — 2.     See  following  versfes. 

Thou  shalt  not  do  in  like  manner  to  the  Lord  thy  Gkxi.  For  they  have 
done  to  their  gods  all  the  abominations  which  the  Lord  abhorreth,  offering 
their  sons  and  daughters,  and  burning  them  with  fire.     Deut.  12 — 81. 

Neither  let  there  be  found  among  you  any  one  that  shall  expiate  his  son 
or  daughter,  making  them  to  pass  through  the  fire.  Ibid.  18 — 10.  See  Judges. 
11-34  to  39. 

Then  he  {Mesa  king  of  Moab)  took  his  eldest  son,  that  should  have  reigned 
in  his  stead,  and  offered  him  for  a  burnt-offering  upon  the  wall:  and  there 
was  great  indignation  in  Israel:  and  presently  they  departed  from  him,  and 
returned  into  their  own  country.    4.  Kings.  3 — 27. 


OBLATION.  579 

But  he  (Achaz)  walked  in  the  way  of  the  kings  of  Israel:  moreover  he 
consecrated  also  his  son,  making  him  pass  through  the  fire  according  to  the 
idols  of  the  nations:  which  the  Lord  destroyed  before  the  children  of  Isi*ael. 
Ibid.  16—3.     See  2.  Paral.  28—3. 

And  they  (f/ie  ZsraeZiYes)  forsook  all  the  precepts  of  the  Lord  their  God: 
and  made  to  themselves  two  molten  calves,  and  groves,  and  adored  aU  the 
host  of  heaven:  and  they  served  Baal;  and  consecrated  their  sons,  and  their 
daughters  through  fire:  and  they  gave  themselves  to  divinations,  and  sooth- 
sayings:  and  they  delivered  themselves  up  to  do  evil  before  the  Lord  to  pro- 
voke him.     4.  Kings.  17—16,  17. 

And  he  (Manasses)  made  his  son  pass  through  fire.  Ibid.  21 — 6.  See 
2.  Paral.  33—6. 

And  they  sacrificed  their  sons  and  their  daughters  to  devils.  Psalm. 
105—37.     Seelsa.  57-5. 

And  they  have  built  the  high  places  of  Topheth,  which  is  in  the  valley  of 
the  son  of  Ennom,  to  burn  their  sons  and  their  daughters  in  the  fire:  which  I 
commanded  not,  nor  thought  on  in  my  heart.     Jerem.  7 — 31.     See  19 — 5. 

And  thou  hast  taken  thy  sons,  and  thy  daughters,  whom  thou  hast  borne 
to  me;  and  hast  sacrificed  the  same  to  them  to  be  devoured.  Is  thy  fornica- 
tion small  ?  Thou  hast  sacrificed  and  given  my  children  to  them,  consecrating 
them  by  fire.     Ezech.  16— 20,  21.     See  20— 31,  and  23— 37. 

Sacrificial  Banquets  Celebrated  with  Joy. 

So  Jethro  the  kinsman  of  Moses  offered  holocausts  and  sacrifices  to  God ; 
•and  Aaron  and  all  the  ancients  of  Israel  came  to  eat  bread  with  Mm  before 
'God.     Exod.  18—12.     See  Gen.  31—46,  54. 

And  rising  in  the  morning,-  they  {the  Israelites)  offered  holocausts,  and 
peace- victims:  and  the  people  sat  down  to  eat,  and  drink,  and  they  rose  up  to 
play.     Exod.  32—6.     See  Num.  25—2. 

And  {thou)  shalt  immolate  peace-victims,  and  eat  there,  and  feast  before 
the  Lord  thy  God.     Deut.  27—7.  See  1.  Kings.  1—4;  9—13,  and  18—5. 

And  Solomon  awaked, and  perceived  that  it  was  a  dream :  and  when  he  was 
icome  to  Jerusalem,  he  stood  before  the  ark  of  the  covenant  of  the  Lord,  and 
offered  holocausts,  and  sacrificed  victims  of  peace-offerings,  and  made  a  great 
feast  for  all  his  servants.     3.  Kings.  3 — 15.     See  1 — 9,  and  2.  Kings.  15—12. 

And  they  sacrificed  victims  to  the  Lord:  and  they  offered  holocausts  the 
next  day,  a  thousand  bullocks,  a  thousand  rams,  a  thousand  lambs,  with  their 
libations,  and  with  every  thing  prescribed  most  abundantly  for  all  Israel. 
And  they  ate  and  drank  before  the  Lord  that  day  with  great  joy.  1.  Paral. 
29—21,  22. 

Oblations  of  the  Impious. 

And  it  came  to  pass  after  many  days,  that  Cain  offered,  of  the  fruits  of 
the  earth,  gifts  to  the  Lord.     Gen.  4 — 3. 

But  the  people  took  of  the  spoils  sheep  and  oxen,  as  the  first-fruits  of 
those  things  that  were  slain,  to  offer  sacrifice  to  the  Lord  their  God  in  Galgal. 
1.  Kings.  15—21. 

Sacrifice  and  oblation  thou  didst  not  desire;  but  thou  hast  pierced  ears  for 
me.  Burnt-offering  and  sin-offering  thou  didst  not  require.  Psalm.  39 — 7. 
;See  Psalm.  49-9. 


680  OBSCURITY. 

For  if  thou  hadst  desired  sacrifice,  I  would  indeed  have  given  it:  with 
burnt-offerings  thou  wilt  not  be  deUghted,     Psalm.  50—18.     See  EccU.  34—21. 

The  victims  of  the  wicked  are  abominable  to  the  Lord:  the  vows  of  the 
just  are  acceptable.     Prov.  13 — 8. 

The  sacrifices  of  the  wicked  are  abominable;  because  they  are  offered  of 
wickedness.     Ibid.  21 — 27. 

And  look  not  upon  an  unjust  sacrifice;  for  the  Lord  is  judge:  and  there  is 
not  with  him  respect  of  person.     Eccli.  35 — 15.     See  Isa.  43 — 23. 

To  what  purpose  do  you  bring  me  frankincense  from  Saba,  and  the  sweet- 
smeUing  cane  from  a  far  country  ?  your  holocausts  are  not  acceptable,  nor  are 
your  sacrifices  pleasing  to  me.  Jerem.  6—20.  See  Isa.  1 — II,  and  following 
verses;  also  61 — 8,  and  66 — 3. 

When  they  fast  I  will  not  hear  their  prayers:  and  if  they  offer  holocaust 
and  victims,  I  will  not  receive  them:  for  I  will  consume  them  by  the  sword, 
and  by  famine,  and  by  the  pestilence.    Jerem.  14 — 12. 

They  shall  offer  victims;  they  shall  sacrifice  flesh,  and  shall  eat  it;  and 
the  Lord  will  not  receive  them:  now  will  he  remember  then- iniquity ,  and  wiU 
visit  their  sins:  they  shall  return  to  Egypt.     Osee.  8 — 13. 

They  shall  not  offer  wine  to  the  Lord;  neither  shall  they  please  him: 
their  sacrifices  shall  be  like  the  bread  of  mourners:  all  that  shall  eat  it  shall 
be  defiled:  for  their  bread  is  life  for  their  soul,  it  shall  not  enter  into  the 
house  of  the  Lord.     Ibid.  9—4. 

I  hate,  and  have  rejected  your  festivities:  and  I  will  not  receive  the  odour 
of  your  assemblies.  And  if  you  offer  me  holocausts,  and  your  gifts,  I  will  not 
receive  them;  neither  will  I  regard  the  vows  of  your  fat  beasts.  Amos. 
5—21,  22.     See  Micheas.  6—7. 

And  you  brought  in  of  rapine  the  lame,  and  the  sick,  and  brought  in  an 
offering:  shall  I  accept  it  at  your  hands,  saith  the  Lord?  Malach  1 — 13.  See 
verse  7. 

Go  then  and  learn  what  this  meaneth:  I  will  have  mercy,  and  not  sacri- 
fice. For  I  am  not  come  to  call  the  just,  but  sinners.  Math.  9 — 13.  See 
12—7,  and  Mark.  12—23. 

Therefore,  coming  into  the  world,  he  saith:  Sacrifice  and  oblation  thou 
wouldstnot:  but  a  body  thou  hast  fitted  to  me:  holocausts  for  sin  did  not 
please  thee.    Hebr.  10—5,  6. 

OBSCURITY. 

(See  also  Darkness.) 

Spiritual  Obscurity. 

Let  their  eyes  be  darkened  that  they  see  not.  Psalm.  68 — 24.  See  Rom. 
11—10. 

Because  that,  when  they  had  known  God,  they  have  not  glorified  him  as 
God,  nor  gave  thanks:  but  became  vain  in  their  thoughts,  and  their  foolish 
heart  was  darkened.     Rom.  1 — 21. 

Having  the  understanding  obscured  with  darkness,  aUenated  from  the 
life  of  God  through  the  ignorance  which  is  in  them,  because  of  the  blindness 
of  their  heart.    Ephes.  4 — 18. 


OBSEQUIES.  581 

And  she  (Sara)  died  in  the  city  of  Arbee  which  is  Hebron,  in  the  land  of 
Chanaan:  and  Abraham  came  to  mourn,  and  weep  for  her.  And  after  he 
rose  up  from  the  funeral  obsequies,  he  spoke  to  the  children  of  Heth,  saying; 
I  am  a  stranger  and  sojourner  among  you:  give  me  the  right  of  a  burying 
place  with  you,  that  I  may  bury  my  dead.     Gen.  23 — 2  to  4. 

And  they  came  to  the  threshing  floor  of  Atad,  which  is  situated  beyond 
the  Jordan;  where  celebrating  the  exequies  with  a  great  and  vehement  lam- 
entation, they  spent  full  seven  days.     Ibid.  50 — 10. 

And  the  children  of  Israel  mourned  for  him  (Moses)  in  the  plains  of  Moab 
thii*ty  days:  and  the  days  of  their  mourning  in  which  they  mourned  for 
Moses  were  ended.     Deut.  34 — 8. 

And  David  said  to  Joab,  and  to  all  the  people  that  were  with  him:  Rend 
your  garments,  and  gird  yourselves  with  sackcloth,  and  mourn  before  the 
funeral  of  Abner.  And  king  David  himself  followed  the  bier.  And  when 
they  had  buried  Abner  in  Hebron,  king  David  lifted  up  his  voice,  and  wept  at 
the  grave  of  Abner:  and  all  the  people  also  wept.  2.  Kings.  3 — 31,32.  See 
following  verses. 

OBSERVANCE. 

Observance  of  Sunday. 

(See  Festival.) 

Observance  of  Law.   . 

(See  Law.) 

OBSTINACY, 

Obstinacy  to  be  Avoided. 

Circumcise  therefore  the  foreskin  of  your  heart,  and  stiffen  yom-  neck  no 
more.     Deut.  10—16. 

To-day  if  you  shall  hear  his  voice,  harden  not  your  hearts.  Psalm.  94 — 8. 
See  Hebr.  3—7,  8,  15,  and  4—7. 

The  wicked  man  impudently  hardeneth  his  face:  but  he  that  is  righteous, 
correcteth  his  way.     Prov.  21 — 29.     See  2.  Paral.  30 — 8. 

But  according  to  thy  hardness,  and  impenitent  heart,  thou  treasurest 
up  to  thyself  wrath,  against  the  day  of  wrath,  and  revelation  of  the  just 
judgment  of  God.     Rom.  2 — 5. 

But  evil  men  and  seducers  shall  grow  worse  and  worse;  erring,  and  driv- 
ing into  error.     2.  Tim.  3 — 13. 

Be  not  carried  away  with  various  and  strange  doctrines.  For  it  is  best 
to  estabUsh  the  heart  with  grace.  Hebr.  13 — 9. 

Punishment  of  Obstinacy. 

If  you  be  willing,  and  will  hearken  to  me,  you  shall  eat  the  good  things 
of  the  land.  But  if  you  will  not.  and  will  provoke  me  to  wrath:  the  sword 
shall  devour  you,  because  the  mouth  of  the  Lord  hath  spoken  it.     Isa.  1 — 19,  20. 

37 


583  OBSTINACY. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the  God  of  Israel:  Behold  I  will  bring  m 
upon  this  city,  and  upon  all  the  cities  thereof  all  the  evils  that  I  liave  spoken 
against  it:  because  they  hath  hardened  their  necks,  that  they  might  not  hear 
my  words.  Jerem.  19—15.  See  Baruch.  2— 8,  and  Zach.  7— 11,  andfoUowing 
verses. 

Wo  to  the  provoking  and  redeemed  city.— She  hath  not  hearkened  to  the 
voice;  neither  hath  she  received  discipUne:  she  hath  not  trusted  in  the  Lord, 
she  drew  not  near  to  her  God.  Soph.  3—1,  2.  See  2.  Paral.  36—16.  Ezech. 
Chapter  6;    Amos.  Chapter  6,  and  Matth.  23—37. 

Examples  of  Obstinacy  and  Prevarication. 

But  to  Cain,  and  his  offerings  he  had  no  respect:  aiid  Cain  was  exceeding 
angry,  and  his  countenance  fell.  And  the  Lord  said  to  him:  Why  £trt 
thou  angry?  and  why  is  thy  countenance  fallen?  *  *  And  Cam  said  to 
Abel  his  brother,  Let  us  go  forth  abroad.  And  when  they  were  in  the  field, 
Cain  rose  up  against  his  brother  Abel,  and  slew  him.     Gen.  4—5,  6  and  8. 

And  Pharao's  heart  was  hardened:  and  he  did  not  hearken  to  them,  as 
the  Lord  had  commanded.  Exod,  7—13.  See  Ibid,  from  Chapter  5  to  Chap- 
ter. 11,  for  further  evidence  of  Pharao's  obstinacy,  which  yielded  neither  to 
the  fair  words  of  Moses,  nor  to  the  terrible  plagues  sent  by  God. 

And  again  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  I  see  that  this  people  is  stiff-necked. 
Exod.  33  -9.     See  33—3  to  5.  and  Deut  9—6  and  13. 

And  he  {Heli)  said  to  them  {his  sons):  Why  do  ye  these  kind  of  things, 
which  I  hear,  very  wicked  things,  from  all  the  people?  Do  not  so,  my  sons; 
for  it  is  no  good  report  that  I  hear,  that  you  make  the  people  of  the  Lord  to 
transgn"ess. — And  they  hearkened  not  to  the  voice  of  their  father,  because  the 
Lord  would  slay  them.     1.  Kings.  3—23  to  25. 

But  the  people  would  not  hear  the  voice  of  Samuel,  and  they  said:  Nay: 
but  there  shall  be  a  king  over  us.     Ibid.  8—19. 

For  Saul's  stubborn  persecution  of  David,  see  Ibid.  Chapter  18.  See  also 
following  Chapters. 

It  said  of  Nabal  that  he  was  churlish,  and  very  bad,  and  ill-natured. 
Ibid.  35-3. 

And  they  hearkened  not,  but  hardened  their  necks  like  to  the  neck  of 
their  fathers,  who  would  not  obey  the  Lord  their  God.  And  they  rejected  his 
ordinances  and  the  covenant  that  he  made  with  their  fathers,  and  the  testL 
monies  which  he  testified  against  them:  and  they  followed  vanities,  and  act- 
ed vainly:  and  they  followed  the  nations  that  were  round  about  them  concern- 
ing which  the  Lord  had  commanded  them  that  they  should  not  do  as  they 
did.    4.  Kings.  17—14,  15. 

And  he  sent  prophets  to  them  to  bring  them  back  to  the  Lord,  and  they 
would  not  give  ear  when  they  testified  against  them.  3.  Paral.  24 — 19.  See 
following  verses. 

And  he  (Sedecias)  did  evil  in  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  his  God.and  did  not  rev- 
erence the  face  of  Jeremias  the  prophet  speaking  to  him  from  the  mouth  of  the 
Lord.  He  also  revolted  from  king  Nabuchodonosor,  who  had  made  him  swear 
by  God:  and  he  hardened  his  neck  and  his  heart,  from  returning  to  the  Lord 
the  God  of  Israel.  Moreover  all  the  chief  of  the  priests,  and  the  people  wick- 
edly transgressed  according  to  all  the  abominations  of  the  Gentiles:  and  they 
defiled  the  house  of  the  Lord,  which  he  hjwi  sanctified  to  himself  in  Jerusalem. 


OIL.  683 

And  the  Lord  the  God  of  their  fathers  sent  to  them,  by  the  hand  of  his  mes- 
sengers, rising  early,  and  daily  admonishing  them:  because  he  spared  his  peo- 
ple and  his  dwelling  place.  But  they  mocked  the  messengers  of  God,  and  de- 
spised his  words,  and  misused  the  prophets,  until  the  wrath  of  the  Lord  arose 
against  his  people;  and  there  was  no  remedy.     Ibid.  36 — 12  to  16.     See  30 — 8. 

O  Lord,  thy  eyes  are  upon  truth:  thou  hast  struck  them,  and  they  have 
not  grieved:  thou  hast  bruised  them,  and  they  have  refused  to  receive  cor- 
rection: they  have  made  their  faces  harder  than  the  rock,  and  they  have  re- 
fused to  return.    Jerem.  5 — 3.  See  44 — 16,  and  following  verses. 

Son  of  man,  I  send  thee  to  the  children  of  Israel,  to  a  rebellious  people 
that  have  revolted  from  me:  they  and  their  fathers  have  transgressed  my 
covenant  even  unto  this  day.  And  they  to  whom  I  send  thee,  are  children  of 
a  hard  face  and  of  an  obstinate  heart.  Ezech.  2 — 3,  4.  See  Chapters  5 
and  6. 

But  they  would  not  hearken,  and  they  turned  away  the  shoulder  to  de- 
part: and  they  stopped  their  ears,  not  to  hear.  And  they  ma^e  their  heart 
as  the  adamant  stone:  lest  they  should  hear  the  law,  and  the  words  which 
the  Lord  of  hosts  sent  in  his  spirit  by  the  hand  of  the  former  prophets:  so  a 
great  indignation  came  from  the  Lord  of  hosts.  Ezech.  7 — 11,  12.  See  follow- 
ing verses;  also  Baruch.  2—7,  and  Amos.  4 — 11. 

O  Jerusalem,  Jerusalem,  thou  that  killest  the  prophets,  and  stonest  them 
that  are  sent  unto  thee  !  how  often  would  I  have  gathered  together  thy  chil- 
dren, as  the  hen  gathereth  her  chickens  under  her  wings,  and  thou  wouldest 
not?    Matth.  23—37.     See  Luke.  13—34. 

With  a  stiff  neck  and  uncircumcised  heart  and  ears,  you  always  resist  the 
Holy  Ghost:  as  your  fathers  did,  so  do  you  also.  Which  of  the  prophets  have 
not  your  fathers  persecuted  ?  And  they  have  slain  these  who  foretold  of  the 
-coming  of  the  Just  One;  of  whom  you  have  been  now  the  betrayers  and  mur- 
derers.   Acts.  7—51,  52. 

OFFERING. 

(See  Oblation.) 

OFFICE. 

Office  of  the  Church. 

(See   Church.) 

OIL. 

Oil  in  the  Tabernacle. 

Command  the  children  of  Israel  that  they  bring  thee  the  purest  oil  of 
the  olives,  and  beaten  with  a  pestle;  that  a  lamp  may  burn  always  in  the  tab- 
ernacle of  the  testimony,  without  the  veil  that  hangs  before  the  testimony. 
And  Aaron  and  his  sons  shall  order  it,  that  it  may  give  light  before  the  Lord 
until  the  morning.  It  shall  be  a  perpetual  observance  throughout  their  suc- 
cessions among  the  children  of  Israel.     Exod.  27—20,  21. 


584  OIL. 

Use  of  Oil. 

And  thou  shalt  make  the  holy  oil  of  unction,  an  ointment  compounded  af- 
ter the  art  of  the  perfumer:  and  therewith  thou  shalt  anoint  the  tabernacle 
of  the  testimony,  and  the  ark  of  the  testament.  *  *  And  thou  shalt  say  to 
the  children  of  Israel:  This  oil  of  unction  shall  be  holy  unto  me  throughout 
your  generations.  Tlie  flesh  of  man  shall  not  be  anointed  therewith:  and  you 
shall  make  none  other  of  the  same  composition;  because  it  is  sanctified,  and 
shall  be  holy  unto  you.  What  man  soever  shall  compound  such,  and  shall  give 
thereof  to  a  stranger,  he  shall  be  cut  off  from  his  people.  Exod.  30 — 25,  26, 
and  31  to  33. 

OLD. 

Old  Law. 

(See  Laic.) 

Old  Ways  to  be  Observed. 

{See  Tradition.) 

OMNIPOTENCE. 

Omnipotence  of  G  od. 

{See  God.) 

OPINION. 

The  Opinions  and  Thoughts  of  Men  are  frequently  Erroneous. 

And  Naidab  and  Abiu,  the  sons  of  Aaron,  taking  their  censers,  put  fire 
therein,  and  incense  on  it,  offering  before  the  Lord  strange  fire;  which  was 
not  commanded  them.     Levit.  10 — 1.    See  verse  2. 

The  Lord  also  said  to  Moses:  Speak  to  the  children  of  Israel,  and  thou  shalt 
tell  them,  to  make  to  themselves  fringes  in  the  comers  of  their  garments, 
putting  in  them  ribands  of  blue:  that  when  they  shall  see  them,  they  may 
remember  all  the  commandments  of  the  Lord,  and  not  follow  their  own 
thoughts  and  eyes  going  astray  after  divers  things.     Num.  15—37  to  39. 

You  shall  not  do  there  the  things  we  do  here  this  day,  every  man  that 
which  seemeth  good  to  himself.     Deut.  12 — 8. 

And  when  he  shall  hear  the  words  of  this  oath,  he  shall  bless  himself  in 
his  heart,  saying:  I  shall  have. peace,  and  will  walk  on  in  the  naughtiness  of 
my  heart:  and  the  drunken  may  consume  the  thirsty.  Ibid.  29 — 19.  See 
1.  Kings.  15—9,  and  2.  Kings.  6—8. 

The  way  of  a  fool  is  right  in  his  own  eyes:  but  he  that  is  wise  hearkeneth 
imto  counsels.     Pro  v.  12—15. 

There  is  a  way  which  seemeth  just  to  a  man:  but  the  ends  thereof  lead  to 
death.     Ibid.  14—12. 

Every  way  of  a  man  seemeth  right  to  himself:  but  the  Lord  weigheth  the 
hearts.     Ibid.  21—2. 


OPPORTUNITY.  585 

Wo  to  you  that  call  evil  good,  and  good  evil;  that  put  darkness /or  light, 
and  light  for  darkness;  that  put  bitter  for  sweet,  and  sweet  for  bitter.  Wo  to 
you  that  are  wise  in  your  own  eyes,  and  prudent  in  your  own  conceits.  Isa. 
5—20,  21.     See  Prov.  3—7;  Rom.  12—16,  and  Isa.  14—13. 

For  my  thoughts  are  not  your  thoughts:  nor  your  ways  my  ways,  saith 
the  Lord.  For  as  the  heavens  are  exalted  above  the  earth,  so  are  my  ways 
exalted  above  your  ways,  and  my  thoughts  above  your  thoughts.  Isa.  55 — 8,  9 

And  Peter  taking  him,  began  to  rebuke  him,  saying:  Lord,  be  it  far  from 
thee;  this  shall  not  be  unto  thee.  But  he,  turning,  said  to  Peter:  Go  after  me, 
Satan,  thou  art  a  scandal  unto  me:  because  thou  dost  not  relish  the  things  that 
are  of  God,  but  the  things  that  are  of  men.  Matth.  16 — 22,  23.  See  Mark. 
8—32,  and  John.  12—5. 

Peter  saith  to  him:  Thou  shalt  never  wash  my  feet.  Jesus  answered  him: 
If  I  wash  thee  not,  thou  shalt  have  no  part  with  thee.     John.  13 — 8. 

OPPORTUNITY. 
Opportunities  Should  not  be  Lost. 

For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  holy  pray  to  thee,  in  a  seasonable  time. 
And  yet  in  a  flood  of  many  waters,  they  shall  not  come  nigh  unto  him. 
Psahn.  31—6. 

To-day  if  you  shall  hear  his  voice,  harden  not  your  hearts.     Psalm.  94 — 8. 

Whatsoever  thy  hand  is  able  to  do,  do  it  earnestly:  for  neither  work,  nor 
reason,  nor  wisdom,  nor  knoVvledge,  shall  be  in  hell,  whither  thou  art  hasten- 
ing.    Eccles.  9—10. 

Seek  ye  the  Lord,  while  he  may  be  found:  call  upon  him,  while  he  is  near. 
Isa.  55—6. 

Give  ye  glory  to  the  Lord  your  God,  before  it  be  dark,  and  before  your 
feet  stumble  upon  the  dark  mountains:  you  shall  look  for  light,  and  he  will 
turn  it  into  the  shadow  of  death,  and  into  darkness.  Jerem.  13 — 16.  See 
21—12. 

Now,  while  they  (the  foolish  virgins)  went  to  buy,  the  bridegroom  came: 
and  they  who  were  ready,  went  in  with  him  to  the  marriage;  and  the  door 
was  shut.  *  *  Watch  ye,  therefore;  because  ye  know  not  the  day  nor  the 
hour.     Matth.  25—10,  13.     See  Mark.  13—33. 

Strive  to  enter  by  the  narrow  gate:  for  many,  I  say  to  you,  shall  seek  to 
enter,  and  shall  not  be  able.  But  when  the  master  of  the  house  shall  be  gone 
in,  and  shall  shut  the  door,  you  shall  begin  to  stand  without,  and  knock  at  the 
door,  saying:  Lord,  open  to  us:  and  he  answering  shall  say  to  you:  I  know 
you  not  whence  you  are.  Luke.  13—24,  25.  See  12 — 40,  46,  and  Matth. 
24—42,  50. 

And  he  said  to  his  disciples:  The  days  will  come,  when  you  shaU  desire  to 
see  one  day  of  the  Son  of  man,  and  you  shall  not  see  it.    Luke,  17 — 22. 

But  I  say  to  you,  that  to  every  one  that  hath  shall  be  given,  and  he  shall 
abound:  and  from  him  that  hath  not,  even  that  which  he  hath  shall  be  taken 
from  him.     Ibid.  19—26. 

You  shall  seek  me,  and  shall  not  find  me:  and  where  I  am,  you  cannot 
come.    John.  7—34.     See  8—21. 

Jesus,  therefore,  said  to  them:  Yet  a  little  while,  the  light  is  among  you. 
Walk  whilst  you  have  the  Hght,  that  the  darkness  overtake  you  not:  and  he 


586  OPPRESSION. 

that  walketh  in  darkness  knoweth  not  whither  he  goeth.  Whilst  you  have 
the  Ught,  beUeve  in  the  hght,  that  you  may  be  the  children  of  hght.  Ibid. 
12—35,  36. 

Or  despisest  thou  the  riches  of  his  goodness,  and  patience,  and  long-suf- 
fering ?  knowest  thou  not  that  the  benignity  of  God  leadeth  thee  to  penance  ? 
but  according  to  thy  hardness,  and  impenitent  heart,  thou  treasurest  up  to 
thyself  wrath,  against  the  day  of  wrath,  and  revelation  of  the  just  judgment 
of  God,  who  will  render  to  eveiy  man  according  to  his  works.  Rom.  2 — i 
to  6. 

But  thou  standest  by  faith:  be  not  high-minded,  but  fear.  For  if  Crod 
hath  not  spared  the  natural  branches:  fear  lest  he  also  spare  not  thee.  See 
therefore  the  goodness,  and  the  severity  of  God:  towards  them  indeed  that 
are  fallen,  the  severity :  but  towards  thee  the  goodness  of  God,  if  thou  continue 
in  goodness,  otherwise  thou  also  shalt  be  cut  off.  Ibid.  11—20  to  22.  See 
12—9  and  11. 

And  that  knowing  the  time;  that  it  is  now  the  hour  for  us  to  rise  from 
sleep:  for  now  our  salvation  is  nearer  than  when  we  believed.  The  night  is 
passed,  and  the  day  is  at  hand.  Let  us  therefore  cast  off  the  works  of  dark- 
ness, and  put  on  the  armour  of  light.  Let  us  walk  honestly  as  in  the  day* 
not  in  rioting  and  drunkenness,  not  in  chambering  and  impurities,  not  in  con- 
tention and  envy.     Ibid.  13 — 11  to  13. 

Therefore,  whilst  we  have  time,  let  lis  do  good  to  all  men,  but  especially 
to  those  who  are  of  the  household  of  the  faith.     Galat.  6 — 10. 

But  as  wise;  redeeming  the  time:  for  the  days  are  evil.  Ephes.  5 — 16. 
See  Coloss.  4 — 5. 

Therefore  ought  we  more  diligently  to  observe  the  things  which  we  have 
heard:  lest  at  any  time  we  should  let  them  slip.     Hebr.  2-1.     See  verse  3. 

But  exhort  one  aftother  every  day,  whilst  toMay  is  named;  lest  any  one  of 
you  be  hardened  by  the  deceitfulness  of  sin.  Ibid.  3—13.  See  verses  7  and 
15;  also  4—7. 

Let  us  go,  therefore,  with  confidence  to  the  throne  of  grace;  that  we  may 
obtain  mercy,  and  find  grace  in  seasonable  aid.     Ibid.  4—16. 

For  know  ye  that  afterwards  when  he  desired  to  inherit  the  blessing,  he 
(Esau)  was  rejected:  for  he  found  no  place  of  repentance,  although  with  tears 
he  had  sought  it.     Ibid.  12—17.     See  Gen.  27—34  to  38. 

OPPRESSION. 

{See  also  Tinbtilation.) 

Oppression  of  the  Just  in  this  World  Destined  to  be  Perpetual. 

In  the  world  you  shall  have  distress:  but  have  confidence;  I  have  over- 
come the  world.    John.  16 — 33. 

That  no  man  should  be  moved  in  these  tribulations:  for  yourselves  know, 
that  we  are  appointed  thereunto.  1.  Thess.  3—3.  See  verse  4;  also  2.  Tim. 
3—12. 

For  what  glory  is  it,  if,  sinning  and  being  bufletted,  you  suffer  it  ?  But  if, 
doing  well,  you  suffer  patiently,  this  is  thankworthy  before  God.  For  unto 
this  you  have  been  called:  because  Christ  also  suffered  for  us,  leaving  you  an 
example,  that  you  should  follow  his  steps.    1.  Peter.  2—20,  21. 


OPPRESSOR.  587 

Therefore  also  they,  who  suffer  according  to  the  will  of  God,  let  them 
commend  their  souls  in  good  deeds  to  the  faithful  Creator.     Ibid.  4 — 19. 

Examples  of  the  Wicked  Oppressing  the  Good. 

Cain  prevailed  against  Abel,  and  killed  him.    Gen.  4 — 8. 

The  Sodomites  afflicted  the  soul  of  Lot,    Ibid.  19 — 4  to  9. 

Esau  constrained  Jacob  to  fly  for  safety  to  Laban.  Ibid.  37 — 41,  and 
28—5. 

And  the  Egyptians  hated  the  children  of  Israel,  and  afflicted  them  and 
mocked  them:  and  they  made  their  life  bitter  with  hard  works  in  clay,  and 
brick,  and  with  all  manner  of  service,  wherewith  they  were  overcharged  in 
the  works  of  the  earth.     Exod.  1 — 13,  14. 

Abimelech  slew  seventy  of  his  brethren.    Judges.  9 — 5. 

David,  his  faithful  service  notwithstanding,  was  persecuted  by  Saul. 
1.  Kings.  18—11. 

Absalom  compelled  David,  to  flee  from  Jerusalem.    2.  Kings.  15—16. 

Jezabel  attempted  to  take  the  life  of  Elias.  3.  Kings.  19 — 2.  See  also 
4.  Kings.  6—31. 

Zacharias  was  stoned  to  death  by  command  of  king  Joas.  2.  Paral. 
34—21. 

For  oppressions  of  Nabuchodonosor,  see  Judith.  Chapters  2  and  8. 

Aman,  in  his  cruelty,  aimed  at  the  total  destruction  of  the  Jews;  but  his 
plans  were  frustrated  by  divine  Providence.  Esther.  3 — 6.  See  also  follow- 
ing Chapters. 

And  Phassur  struck  Jeremias  the  prophet,  and  put  him  in  the  stocks, 
that  were  in  the  upper  gate  of  Benjamin,  in  the  house  of  the  Lord.  Jerem. 
20-2.  See  Chapter  28;  also  Dan.  3—19;  6—16;  14—50;  1.  Mach.  1—22;  9—18, 
and  13—23,  31. 

John  the  Baptist  was  beheaded  by  Herod  at  the  request  of  a  dancer.  Matth. 
14—8,10.  See  Ibid.  26—57;  27—2;  Mark.  15—15;  Luke.  23— 11,  39,  and  John. 
18—13. 

Then  the  high  priest  rising  up,  and  all  that  were  with  him  (which  is  the 
heresy  of  the  Sadducees,)  were  filled  with  indignation.  And  they  laid  hands 
on  the  apostles,  and  put  them  in  the  common  prison.  *  *  And  calling  in 
the  apostles,  after  they  had  been  scourged,  they  charged  them  not  to  speak 
at  all  in  the  name  of  Jesus.     Acts.  5 — 17,  18  and  40.     See  9 — 6,  12,  and  7 — 57. 

And  at  the  same  time  Herod  the  king  stretched  forth  his  hands  to  afflict 
some  of  the  church.  And  he  killed  James  the  brother  of  John  with  the  sword. 
And  seeing  that  it  pleased  the  Jews,  he  proceeded  further  to  take  Peter  also. 
Ibid.  12 — 1  to  3.     See  following  verses. 

But  the  Jews  stirred  up  religious  and  honourable  women,  and  the  chief 
men  of  the  city,  and  raised  a  persecution  against  Paul  and  Barnabas:  and  cast 
them  out  of  their  territories.     Ibid.  13 — 50. 

Now  there  came  thither  certain  Jews  from  Antioch  and  Iconium:  and 
having  persuaded  the  multitude,  and  having  stoned  Paul,  they  dragged  him 
out  of  the  city  thinking  him  to  be  dead.  Ibid,  14 — 18.  See  16 — 19,  and  follow- 
ing verses. 

OPPRESSOR. 

{See  also  Tyrant.) 


588  OPPRESSOR, 

Oppresses  of  the  Poor  Punished  hy  God. 

{See  also  Calumny.) 

Do  no  violence  to  the  poor,  because  he  is  poor;  and  do  not  oppress  the 
needy  in  the  gate:  because  the  Lord  will  judge  his  cause:  and  will  afflict 
them  that  have  aflSicted  his  soul.     Prov.  22 — 22,  23.     See  Amos.  5—11. 

ORDER. 

Order  Taken  for  Ecclesiastical  Discipline. 

T*ut  let  all  things  be  done  decently  and  according  to  order.  1.  Cor.  14 — 40. 

For  though  I  be  absent  in  body,  yet  in  spirit  I  am  with  you;  rejoicing 
and  beholding  your  order,  and  the  steadfastness  of  your  faith  which  is  in 
Christ.     Coloss.  2—5. 

And  we  charge  you,  brethren,  in  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that 
you  withdraw  yourselves  from  every  brother  walking  disorderly,  and  not  ac- 
cording to  the  tradition  which  they  have  received  of  us.    2.  Thess.  3 — 6. 

Political  Order  to  be  Maintained. 

Let  every  soul  be  subject  to  higher  powers:  for  there  is  no  power  but 
irom  God:  and  those  that  are,  are  ordained  of  God.  Therefore  he  that  re- 
sisteth  the  power,  resisteth  the  ordinance  of  God.  And  they  that  resist,  piu-- 
chase  to  themselves  damnation.    Rom.  13—1,  2.     See  Wisdom.  6 — 4. 

Admonish  them  to  be  subject  to  princes,  and  powers;  to  obey  at  a  word; 
to  be  ready  to  every  good  work.     Titus.  3 — 1. 

Be  ye  subject,  therefore,  to  every  human  creature,  for  God's  sake; 
whether  it  be  to  the  king,  as  excelUng;  or  to  governors,  as  sent  by  him  for  the 
punishment  of  evil  doers,  and  for  the  praise  of  the  good.  1.  Peter.  2—13, 14. 
See  following  verses. 

Sacrament  of  Orders. 

{See  also  Sacrament.) 

And  he  said  to  them  again:  Peace  be  to  you.  As  the  Father  hath  sent 
me,  I  also  send  you.  When  he  had  said  this,  he  breathed  on  them:  and  he 
said  to  them:  Receive  ye  the  Holy  Ghost:  whose  sins  you  shall  forgive,  they 
are  forgiven  them:  and  whose  you  shall  retain,  they  are  retained.  John. 
20—21  to  23.     See  Matth.  16—19,  and  18—18. 

Neglect  not  the  grace  which  is  in  thee,  which  was  given  thee  by  pro- 
phecy, with  the  imposition  of  the  hands  of  the  priesthood.    1.  Tim.  14 — 14. 

Impose  not  hands  lightly  upon  any  man.     Ibid.  5—22. 

For  which  cause  I  admonish  thee,  that  thou  stir  up  the  grace  of  God, 
which  is  in  thee  by  the  imposition  of  my  hands.    2.  Tim.   1 — 6. 

For  this  cause  I  left  thee  in  Crete,  that  thou  shouldest  set  in  order  the 
things  that  are  wanting,  and  shouldest  ordain  priests  in  every  city,  as  I  also 
appointed  thee.    Titus.  1 — 5. 


OEIENT,  589 

Christ  Called  the  Orient. 

Hear,  O  Jesus  thou  high  priest,  thou  and  thy  friends  that  dwell  before 
thee,  for  they  are  portending  men:  for  behold,  I  will  bring  my  servant  the 
Orient.    Zach,  3—8. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  saying:  Behold  a  man  the  Orient  is  his 
NAME;  and  under  him  shall  he  spring  up,  and  shall  build  a  temple  to  the 
Lord.     Ibid.  6—12. 

Through  the  bowels  of  the  mercy  of  our  God:  in  which  the  Orient,  from 
on  high  hath  visited  us.    Luke.  1—78.     See  Malach.  4—3. 

ORNAMENT. 

Superfluous  Ornaments. 

(See  Women.) 

ORPHAN. 

You  shall  not  hurt  a  widow  or  an  orphan.  If  you  hurt  them,  they  will 
cry  out  to  me,  and  I  will  hear  their  cry:  and  my  rage  shall  be  enkindled; 
and  I  will  strike  you  with  the  sword;  and  your  wives  shall  be  widows,  ar)d 
your  children  fatherless.     Exod.  22—22  to  24. 

He  doeth  judgment  to  the  fatherless  and  the  widow,  loveth  the  stranger, 
and  giveth  him  food  and  raiment.     Deut.  10 — 18. 

Thou  shalt  not  pervert  the  judgment  of  the  stranger  nor  of  the  father- 
less: neitiier  shalt  thou  take  away  the  widow's  raiment  for  a  pledge.  *  * 
If  thou  make  the  vintage  of  thy  vineyard,  thou  shalt  not  gather  the  clusters 
that  remain:  but  they  shall  be  for  the  stranger,  the  fatherless,and  the  widow. 
Ibid.  24— 17  and  21. 

Cursed  be  he  that  perverteth  the  judgment  of  the  stranger,  of  the  father- 
less and  the  widow:  and  all  the  people  shall  say:  Amen.     Ibid.  27 — 19. 

Judge  for  the  needy  and  fatherless:  do  justice  to  the  humble  and  the 
poor.     Psalm.  81 — 3. 

They  are  grown  gross  and  fat:  and  have  most  wickedly  transgressed  my 
words.  They  have  not  judged  the  cause  of  the  widow,  they  have  not  man- 
aged the  cause  of  the  fatherless,  and  they  have  not  judged  the  judgment  of 
the  poor.  Shall  I  not  visit  for  these  things,  saith  the  Lord  ?  or  shall  not  my 
soul  take  revenge  on  such  a  nation  ?    Jerem.  5 — 28,  29. 

And  oppress  not  the  widow,  and  the  fatherless,  and  the  stranger,  and  the 
poor:  and  let  not  a  man  devise  evil  in  his  heart  against  his  brother.  Zach. 
7—10. 

Religion  pure  and  unspotted  with  God  and  the  Father  is  this:  To  visit 
the  fatherless  and  widows  in  their  tribulation,  and  to  keep  one's  self  undeflled 
from  this  world.    James.  1 — 27. 

PARABLE. 

List  of  Parables. 

The  parable  of  the  friend  asking  for  three  loaves,  Luke.  11 — 5:  of  theiva- 


590  PARENT.  , 

ters  issuing  out  from  under  the  temple,  Ezech.  Chapter  47:  of  the  two  eagles 
and  the  vine,  Ibid.  17 — 3:  of  the  trees  anointing  a  king,  Judges.  9 — 7:  of  the 
good  and  bad  figs,  Jerem.  24 — 1 :  of  the  thistle  and  tlie  cedar-tree,  4.  Kings. 
14 — 9,  and  2.  Paral.  25 — 18:  of  the  linen  girdle,  Jerem.  13 — 1:  of  the  marriage- 
feast,  Matth.  22 — 2;  Liike.  14—16;  and  Apocal,  19—9:  of  the  rich  man  taking 
the  poor  man's  lamb,  2.  Kings.  12 — 1:  of  the  rich  and  covetous  man,  Luke. 
12 — 16:  of  the  two  debtors.  Ibid.  7 — 41:  of  the  unjust  steward,  Ibid.  16 — 1:  of 
the  lost  groat,  Ibid.  15 — 8:  of  the  palmer-worm,  the  locust,  the  bruchus  and  the 
mildew,  Joel.  1 — 4:  of  the  leaven,  Matth.  12—33;  and  Luke.  13—21:  of  the  fig- 
tree,  Matth.  24 — 32;  Mark.  18 — 28,  and  Luke.  13—6:  of  the  two  sons,  one  obe- 
dient, the  other  disobedient,  Matth.  21 — 28:  of  the  seven  brethren.  Ibid.  22 — 25; 
Mark,  12 — 20,  and  Luke.  20 — 29:  of  the  grain  of  mustard-seed,  Matth.  13 — 31; 
Mark.  4 — 31,  and  Luke.  13 — 19:  of  those  invited  to  the  wedding,  Luke.  14 — 7: 
of  the  unrighteous  judge,  Ibid.  18 — 2:  of  the  potter's  vessel,  Jerem.  19 — 1,  10, 11: 
of  the  lioness  and  her  whelps,  Ezech.  19 — 2:  of  the  pearls,  Matth.  13 — 45:  of 
the  tenpounds  delivered  to  the  servants,  Luke.  19 — 12:  of  the  woman  in  labor, 
John.  16 — 21 :  of  the  two  harlots,  daughters  of  one  mother,  Ezech.  23 — 1 :  of 
the  merchant,  Matth.  13 — 45:  of  the  sharp  knife,  Ezech.  5 — 1:  of  the  boiling 
pot.  Ibid.  24 — 3:  of  the  laborers  in  the  vineyard, 'HaXth.  20 — 1:  of  the  door  and 
the  sheepfold,  John.  10 — 1,  2:  of  thelost  sheep,  Matth.  18 — 12,  and  Luke.  15 — 4: 
of  the  sheep  unthout  a  shepherd,  3.  Kings.  22 — 17;  2.  Paral.  18 — 16.  and  Matth. 
9—36:  of  the  vineyard,  Isa.  5—1;  Jerem.  2—21;  Matth.  21—33;  Mark.  12—1, 
and  Luke.  20 — 9:  of  the  children  sitting  in  the  market-place,  Matth.  11 — 16, 
and  Luke.  7 — 32:  of  the  Rechabites,  Jerem.  35 — 1:  of  the  king  taking  an  ac- 
count of  his  servants,  Matth.  18 — 23:  of  the  king  making  a  marriage  for  his 
son.  Ibid.  22 — 2,  and  Luke.  14—16:  of  the  king  about  to  make  war  against  an- 
other king,  Luke.  14 — 31:  of  tlie  net  cast  into  the  sea,  Matth.  13 — 47:  of  the 
sower,  Ibid.  13—3;  Mark.  4 — 3,  and  Luke.  8 — 5:  of  the  servants  waiting  for 
their  Lord,  Luke.  12-36:  of  the  talents,  Matth.  25—14,  and  Luke.  19—12:  of 
the  treasure  hidden  in  a  field,  Matth.  13 — 44:  of  the  rich  man  and  Lazarus, 
Luke.  16—1:  of  the  ten  virgins,  Matth  25—1:  of  the  inan,poor  and  wise,  Eccles. 
9 — 14:  of  the  vine  a^id  the  branches,  John,  15 — 1:  of  the  hook  to  drawdown  the 
fruit,  Amos.  8 — 1:  of  the  cockle,  Matth.  13 — 36  and  36:  of  the  Pharisee  and 
Publican,  Luke.  18—10. 

PARDON. 

{See  Absolution,  and  Penance.) 

PARENT^. 

Parents  are  to  be  Honored  and  Feared. 

Sem  and  Japhet,  merited  a  blessing  for  haviny  done  their  father  a  service; 
but  Cham  was  cursed,  because  he  had  ridiculed  his  father's  nakedness.  Gen. 
9—23  and  following  verses. 

Among  the  ancients  a  father's  blessing  was  much  sought  after,  as  appears 
from  the  case  of  Esau  and  Jacob.     Ibid.  Chapter  27. 

Esau,  reprobate  though  he  uxis,  and  much  as  he  hated  Ja4X)b,  shrank  from 
killing  him  during  the  life-time  of  his  father.    Ibid.  27—41. 

Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mother,  that  thou  mayst  be  long-lived  upon 


PARENT.  591 

the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  will  give  thee.     Exod.  20—13. 

He  that  striketh  his  father  or  mother,  shall  be  put  to  death.  *  *  He 
that  curseth  his  father,  or  mother,  shall  die  the  death.     Ibid.  21 — 15  and  17. 

Let  every  one  fear  his  father,  and  his  mother.     Levit.  19—3. 

He  that  curseth  his  father,  or  mother,  dying  let  him  die:  he  hath  cursed 
his  father  and  mother,  let  his  blood  be  upon  him.     Ibid.  20—9. 

Honour  thy  father  and  mother,  as  the  Lord  thy  God  hath  commanded 
thee,  that  thou  mayst  live  a  long  time,  and  it  may  be  well  with  thee  in  the 
land,  which  the  Lord  thy  God  will  give  thee.     Deut.  5—16. 

If  a  man  have  a  stubborn  and  unruly  son,  who  will  not  hear  the  com- 
mandments of  his  father  or  mother,  and  being  corrected,  slighteth  obedience: 
they  shall  take  him,  and  bring  him  to  the  ancients  of  his  city,  and  to  the  gate 
of  judgment,  and  shall  say  to  them:  This  our  son  is  rebellious  and  stubborn; 
he  slighteth  hearing  our  admonitions;  he  giveth  himself  to  revelling,  and  to 
debauchery  and  banquetings:  the  people  of  the  city  shall  stone  him:. and  he 
shall  die,  that  you  may  take  away  the  evil  out  of  the  midst  of  you,  and  all 
Israel  hearing  it  may  be  afraid.     Ibid.  21 — 18  to  21. 

Cursed  be  he  that  honoureth  not  his  father  and  mother;  and  all  the  peo- 
ple shall  say:  Amen.     Ibid.  27 — 16. 

And  God  repaid  the  evil  that  Abimelech  had  done  against  his  father,  kill- 
ing his  seventy  brethren.    Judges.  9 — 56. 

The  sons  of  Heli,  paying  no  heed  to  their  father's  admonitions,  incurred 
the  vengeance  of  God.     1.  Kings.  2 — 23.     See  4 — 11. 

And  David  departed  from  thence  into  Maspha  of  Moab;  and  he  said  to 
the  king  of  Moab:  Let  ifly  father  and  my  mother  tarry  with  you,  I  beseech 
thee,  till  I  know  what  God  will  do  for  me.     Ibid.  22—3. 

Then  Bethsabee  came  to  king  Solomon,  to  speak  to  him  for  Adonias:  and 
the  king  arose  to  meet  her,  and  bowed  to  her,  and  sat  down  upon  his  throne: 
and  a  throne  was  set  for  the  king's  mother:  and  she  sat  on  his  right  hand. 
3.  Kings.  2—19. 

When  God  shall  take  my  soul,  thou  shalt  bury  my  body:  and  thou  shalt 
honour  thy  mother  all  the  days  of  her  life.     Tob.  4 — 3. 

He  that  curseth  his  father  and  mother,  his  lamp  shall  be  put  out  in  the 
midst  of  darkness.     Prov.  20 — 20. 

Hearken  to  thy  father,  that  begot  thee:  and  despise  not  thy  mother  when 
she  is  old.     Ibid.  23—22. 

The  eye  that  mocketh  at  his  father,  and  that  despiseth  the  labour  of  his 
mother  in  bearing  him,  let  the  ravens  of  the  brooks  pick  it  out,  and  the  young 
eagles  eat  it.     Ibid.  30 — 17. 

Children,  hear  the  judgment  of  your  father,  and  so  do  that  you  may  be 
saved.  For  God  hath  made  the  father  honourable  to  the  children:  and  seek- 
ing the  judgment  of  the  mothers,  hath  confirmed  it  upon  the  children.  *  * 
And  he  that  honoureth  his  mother  is  as  one  that  layeth  up  a  treasure.  He  that 
honoureth  his  father  shall  have  joy  in  his  own  children:  and  in  the  day  of  his 
prayer  he  shall  be  heard.  He  that  honoureth  his  father  shall  enjoy  along  life: 
and  he  that  obeyeth  the  father  shall  be  a  comfort  to  his  mother.  He  that  fear, 
etli  the  Lord  honoureth  his  parents,  and  will  serve  them  as  his  masters  that 
-brought  him  into  the  world.  Honour  thy  father,  in  work  and  word,  and  all 
patience,  that  a  blessing  may  come  upon  thee  from  him,  and  his  blessing  may 
remain  in  the  latter  end.  The  father's  blessing  establisheth  the  houses  of  the 
children:  but  the  mother's  curse  rooteth  up  the  foundation.     Glory  not  in  the 


592  PARENT. 

■dishonour  of  thy  father:  for  his  shame  is  no  glory  to  thee.  For  the  glory  of  a 
man  is  from  the  honour  of  his  father:  and  a  father  without  honour  is  the  dis- 
^ace  of  the  son.  Son.  support  the  old  age  of  thy  father;  and  grieve  him  not 
in  his  life:  and  if  his  understanding  fail,  have  patience  with  him,  and  despise 
him  not  when  thou  art  in  thy  strength:  for  the  relieving  of  the  father  shall 
not  be  forgotten.  For  good  shall  be  repaid  to  thee  for  the  sin  of  thy  mother: 
and  in  justice  thou  shalt  be  built  up,  and  in  the  day  of  affliction  thou  shalt  be 
remembered:  and  thy  sins  shall  melt  away  as  the  ice  in  the  fair  warm  weath- 
er. Of  what  an  evil  fame  is  he  that  f orsaketh  his  father  ?  and  he  is  cursed  of 
God  that  angereth  his  mother.     Eccli.  3 — 2,  3  and  5  to  18. 

Honour  thy  father,  and  forget  not  the  groanings  of  thy  mother:  remem- 
ber that  thou  hadst  not  been  born  but  through  them:  and  make  a  return  to 
them  as  they  have  done  for  thee.  Ibid.  7—29,  30.  See  Matth.  15 — 4  to  7; 
19—19;  Mark.  7—10;  10—19,  and  Luke.  18—20, 

Of  the  child  Jesus  it  is  written:  And  he  went  down  with  them,  and  came 
to  Nazareth,  and  was  subject  to  them.     Luke.  2 — 51. 

Christ  remembered  his  mother,  even  when  dying  on  the  cross.  John. 
19—27. 

Children,  obey  your  parents  in  the  Lord:  for  this  is  just.  Honour  thy  fath- 
er and  thy  mother,  which  is  the  first  commandment  with  promise;  that  it  may 
be  well  with  thee,  and  thou  mayst  be  long-lived  upon  earth.    Ephes.  6 — 1  to  8. 

Children,  obey  your  parents  in  all  things:  for  this  is  pleasing  to  the  Lord. 
Colloss.  3—20. 

Lovefoi-  Parents  must  Yield  to  Love  for  OocTandfor  Christ. 

He  that  loveth  father  or  mother  more  than  me,  is  not  worthy  of  me;  and 
he  that  loveth  son  or  daughter  more  than  me,  is  not  worthy  of  me.  Matth. 
10—37. 

If  any  man  come  to  me,  and  hate  not  his  father  and  mother,  and  wife, 
and  children,  and  brethren,  and  sisters,  yea  and  his  own  life  also,  he  cannot 
be  my  disciple.     Luke.  14 — 26, 

Note — Hate  not, etc.  The  law  of  Christ  does  not  allow  us  to  hate  even  our 
enemies,  much  less  our  parents:  but  the  meaning  of  the  text  is,  that  we  must 
he  in  that  disposition  of  soul,  as  to  be  willing  to  renounce,  and  part  with  every 
thing,  how  near  or  dear  soever  it  may  be  to  us,  that  would  keep  us  from  fol- 
lowing Christ. 

Duties  of  Parents  to  their  Children. 
{See  also  Children.) 

For  I  know  that  he  will  command  his  children,  and  his  household  after 
him  to  keep  the  way  of  the  Lord,  and  do  judgment  and  justice:  that  for  Abra- 
ham's sake  theTLord  may  bring  to  effect  aU  the  things  he  hath  spoken  unto 
him.    Gen.  18—19. 

And  when  Sara  had  seen  the  son  of  Agar  the  Eg>-ptian  playing  with  Isaac 
her  son,  she  said  to  Abraham:  Cast  out  this  bond- woman,  and  her  son:  for  the 
son  of  the  bond-woman  shall  not  be  heir  with  my  son  Isaac.  Ibid.  21—9,  10. 
See  Galat.  4—80;  Gen.  Chapter  49;  Exod.  4—24;  10—2,  and  12—26,  27. 

And  every  first-born  of  men  thou  shalt  redeem  with  a  price.    And  when 


PARENT.  59a 

thy  son  shall  ask  thee  to-morrow,  saying:  What  is  this?  Thou  shalt  answer 
him:  With  a  strong  hand  did  the  Lord  bring  us  forth  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt, 
out  of  the  house  of  bondage.     Exod.  13—13,  14.     See  Num.  26—10. 

Keep  thyself  therefore,  and  thy  soul  carefully.  Forget  not  the  words 
that  thy  eyes  have  seen,  and  let  them  not  go  out  of  thy  heart  all  the  days  of 
thy  life.  Thou  shalt  teach  them  to  thy  sons  and  to  thy  grandsons,  from 
the  day  in  which  thou  didst  stand  before  the  Lord  thy  God  in  Horeb,  when 
the  Lord  spoke  to  me,  saying:  Call  together  the  people  unto  me,  that  they 
may  hear  my  words,  and  may  learn  to  fear  me  all  the  time  that  they  live  on 
the  earth,  and  may  teach  their  children.    Deut.  4—9,  10. 

Hear,  O  Israel,  the  Lord  our  God  is  one  Lord.  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord 
thy  God  with  thy  whole  heart,  and  with  thy  whole  soul,  and  with  thy  whole 
strength.  And  these  words  which  I  command  thee  this  day,  shall  be  in  thy 
heart:  and  thou  shalt  tell  them  to  thy  children:  and  thou  shalt  meditate  upon 
them  sitting  in  thy  house,  and  walking  on  thy  journey,  sleeping,  and  rising. 
*  *  And  when  thy  son  shall  ask  thee  to-morrow,  saying:  What  mean  these  tes- 
timonies, and  ceremonies,  and  judgments,  which  the  Lord  our  God  hath  com- 
manded us  ?  Thou  shalt  say  to  him :  We  were  bondmen  of  Pharao  in  Egypt, 
and  the  Lord  brought  us  out  of  Egypt  with  a  strong  hand.  Ibid.  6-4  to  7, 
and  20,  21.     See  following  verses. 

Teach  your  children  that  they  meditate  on  them,  when  thou  sittest  in  thy 
house,  and  when  thou  walkest  on  the  way,  and  when  thou  hest  down  and 
risestup.    Ibid.  11 — 19. 

If  a  man  have  a  stubborn  and  unruly  son,  who  will  not  hear  the  com- 
mandments of  his  father  or  mother,  and  being  corrected,  slighteth  obedience: 
they  shaU  take  him,  and  bring  him  to  the  ancients  of  his  city,  and  to  the 
gate  of  judgment,  and  shall  say  to  them:  This  our  son  is  rebellious  and  stub- 
born; he  slighteth  hearing  our  admonitions;  he  giveth  himself  to  revelling, 
and  to  debauchery  and  banquetings:  the  people  of  the  city  shall  stone  him: 
and  he  shall  die,  that  you  may  take  away  the  evil  out  of  the  midst  of  you, 
and  all  Israel  hearing  it  may  be  afraid.     Ibid.  21 — 18  to  21, 

And  he  {Moses)  said  to  them:  Set  your  hearts  on  all  the  words,  which  I 
testify  to  you  this  day:  which  you  shall  command  your  children  to  observe 
and  to  do,  and  to  fulfil  all  that  is  written  in  this  law.  Ibid.  32 — 46.  See  Josue. 
4 — 21;  22 — 24;  Judges.  6 — 13;  I.Kings.  1 — 22,  and  following  verses. 

And  he  {Heli)  said  to  them  {his  sons):  Why  do  ye  these  kind  of  things, 
which  I  hear,  very  wicked  things,  from  all  thy  people?  Do  not  so,  my  sons: 
for  it  is  no  good  report  that  I  hear,  that  you  make  the  people  of  the  Lord  to 
transgress.     1.  Kings.  2 — 24,  25. 

For  I  have  foretold  unto  him  {Heli),  that  I  will  judge  his  house  for  ever, 
for  iniquitj'';  because  he  knew  that  his  sons  did  wickedly,  and  did  not  chas- 
tise them.  Therefore  have  I  sworn  to  the  house  of  Heli,  that  the  iniquity  of 
his  house  shall  not  he  expiated  with  victims  nor  offerings  for  ever.  Ibid. 
3-13,  14. 

David's  affection  led  Mm  to  overlook  Amnon^s  incestuous  crime.  2.  Kings. 
12—25. 

And  the  days  of  David  drew  nigh  that  he  should  die:  and  he  charged  his 

-  son  Solomon,  saying:  I  am  going  the  way  of  all  flesh:  take  thou  courage,  and 

show  thyself  a  man.     And  keep  the  charge  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  walk  in 

his  ways,  and  observe  his  ceremonies,  and  his  precepts,  and  judgments,  and 

testimonies,  as  it  is  written  in  the  law  of  Moses:  that  thou  mayst  understand 


594  PARENT. 

all  thou  doest,  and  whithersoever  thou  shalt  turn  thyself.  3.  Kings.  2 — 1 
to  3. 

And  thou,  my  son  Solomon,  know  the  God  of  thy  father,  and  serve  him 
with  a  perfect  heart,  and  a  willing  mind;  for  the  Lord  searcheth  all  hearts, 
and  understandeth  all  the  thoughts  of  minds.  If  thou  seek  him,  thou  shalt  find 
him  but  if  thou  forsake  him,  he  will  cast  thee  off  for  ever.     1.  Paral.  28 — 9. 

And  from  his  infancy  he  taught  him  to  fear  God,  and  to  abstain  from  all 
sin.     Tob.  1 — 10.     See  whole  of  Chapter  4. 

And  the  parents  taking  their  daughter,  kissed  her,  and  let  her  go:  ad- 
monishing her  to  honour  her  father  and  mother-in-law,  to  love  her  husband, 
to  take  care  of  the  family,  to  govern  the  house,  and  to  behave  herself  irrepre- 
hensibly.     Ibid.  10—12,  13. 

And  at  the  hour  of  his  death  he  called  unto  him  his  son  Tobias  and  his 
children,  seven  young  men,  his  grandsons,  and  said  to  them:  *  *  Hearken 
therefore,  my  children,  to  your  father:  serve  the  Lord  in  truth,  and  seek  to  do 
the  things  that  please  him:  and  command  your  children  that  they  do  justice 
and  alms-deeds,  and  that  they  be  mindful  of  G^d,  and  bless  him  at  all  times 
in  truth,  and  with  all  their  power.     Ibid.  14 — 5  and  10,  11. 

And  when  the  days  of  their  feasting  were  gone  about.  Job  sent  to  them 
{his  children),  and  sanctified  them:  and  rising  up  early  offered  holocausts  for 
«very  one  of  them.  For  he  said :  Lest  perhaps  my  sons  have  sinned,  and  have 
blessed  God  in  their  liearts.     So  did  Job  all  days.    Job.  1—5. 

How  great  things  have  we  heard  and  known,  and  our  fathers  have  told 
us.  They  have  not  been  hidden  from  their  children,  in  another  generation. 
Psalm.  77 — 3.     See  following  verses. 

He  that  spareth  the  rod  hateth  his  son:  but  he  that  loveth  hun  correcteth 
him  betimes.     Prov.  13—24.     See  1—8,  9;  4—1;  5—7,  and  7—24. 

Chastise  thy  son,  despair  not:  but  to  the  killing  of  him  set  not  thy  soul. 
Ibid.  19—18. 

The  just  that  walketh  in  his  simplicity  shall  leave  behind  him  blessed 
children.     Ibid.  20-7. 

Folly  is  bound  up  in  the  heart  of  a  child:  and  the  rod  of  correction  shall 
drive  it  away.     Ibid.  22 — 15. 

Withhold  not  correction  from  a  child:  for  if  thou  strike  him  with  the  rod, 
he  shall  not  die.  Thou  shalt  beat  him  with  the  rod,  and  deliver  his  soul  from 
hell.     Ibid.  22—13,  14. 

The  rod  and  reproof  give  wisdom:  but  the  child  that  is  left  to  his  own  will 
bringeth  his  mother  to  shame.  *  *  Instruct  thy  son:  and  he  shall  refresh 
thee,  and  shall  give  delight  to  thy  soul.     Ibid.  29— 15  and  17. 

The  words  of  king  Lamuel.  The  vision  wherewith  his  mother  instructed 
him.     Ibid.  31-1. 

Hast  thou  children  ?  instruct  them,  and  bow  down  their  neck  from  their 
childhood.  Ha,st  thou  daughters ?  have  a  care  of  their  body:  and  show  not 
thy  covmtenance  gay  towards  them.  EJccU.  7 — 25.  See  4—23;  7 — 26,  and 
8—11. 

He  that  loveth  his  son,  frequently  chastiseth  him,  that  he  may  rejoice  in 
his  latter  end,  and  not  grope  after  the  doors  of  his  neighbours.  He  that  in- 
structeth  his  son  shall  be  praised  in  him,  and  shall  glory  in  him  in  the  midst 
of  them  of  his  household.  He  that  teacheth  his  son,  maketh  his  enemy  jeal- 
ous: and  in  the  midst  of  his  friends  he  shall  glory  in  him.  *  *  Give  thy 
son  his  way,  and  he  shall  make  thee  afraid:  play  with  him,  and  he  shall  make 


PARENT.  595 

thee  sorrowful.  Laugh  not  with  him,  lest  thou  have  sorrow,  and  at  the  last 
thy  teeth  be  set  on  edge.  Give  him  not  liberty  in  his  youth;  and  wink  not 
at  his  devices.  Bow  down  his  neck  while  he  is  young,  and  beat  his  sides 
while  he  is  a  child,  lest  he  grow  stubborn,  and  regard  thee  not,  and  so  be  a 
sorrow  of  heart  to  thee.     Ibid.  30 — 1  to  3,  and  9  to  12. 

On  a  daughter  that  turneth  not  away  herself,  set  a  strict  watch;  lest  find- 
ing an  opportunity,  she  abuse  herself.     Ibid.  36 — 13.     See  42 — 11. 

Now  the  mother  was  to  be  admired  above  measure,  and  worthy  to  be  re- 
membered by  good  men,  who  beheld  her  seven  sons  slain  in  the  space  of  one 
day,  and  bore  it  with  a  good  courage,  for  the  hope  that  she  had  in  God:  and 
she  bravely  exhorted  every  one  of  them  in  her  own  language,  being  filled  with 
wisdom:  and  joining  a  man  s  heart  to  a  woman's  thought,  she  said  to  them: 
I  know  not  how  you  were  formed  in  my  womb:  for  I  neither  gave  you  breath, 
nor  soul,  nor  life;  neither  did  I  frame  the  limbs  of  every  one  of  you.  But  the 
Creator  of  the  world,  that  formed  the  nativity  of  man,  and  that  found  out  the 
origin  of  all,  he  will  restore  to  you  again  in  his  mercy,  both  breath  and  life, 
as  now  you  despise  yourselves  for  the  sake  of  his  laws.  2.  Mach.  7 — 20  to  23. 
See  following  verses;  also  6—28;  Isa.  38—19;  Joel.  1—3;  Dan.  13—3;  1.  Mach. 
2—50  and  64. 

And  you,  fathers,  provoke  not  your  children  to  anger;  but  bring  them  up 
in  the  discipline  and  correction  of  the  Lord.  Ephes.  6  —4.  See  Matth.  10 — 57; 
Luke.  14—26;  Coloss.  3—21;  2.  Tim.  3—15,  and  Titus.  2—4. 

Parents  Should  Love  their  Children,  as  Gifts  of  God. 

And  lifting  up  his  eyes,  he  (Esau)  saw  the  women  and  their  children,  and 
said:  What  mean  these?  and  do  they  belong  to  thee?  He  (Jacob)  answered: 
They  are  the  children  which  God  hath  given  to  me  thy  servant.  Gen.  33 — 5, 
See  37—4. 

Then  seeing  his  sons  he  (Jacob)  said  to  him;  Who  are  these?  He  (Joseph) 
answered:  They  are  my  sons,  whom  God  hath  given  me  in  this  place.  And  he 
said:  Bring  them  to  me,  that  I  may  bless  them.     Ibid.  48 — 8,  9. 

And  David  besought  the  Lord  for  the  child;  and  David  kept  a  fast,  and 
going  in  by  himself  lay  upon  the  ground.  And  the  ancients  of  his  house  came, 
to  make  him  rise  from  the  ground;  but  he  would  not;  neither  did  he  eat  meat 
with  them.     2.  Kings.  12— 16,  17.     See  verse  22. 

But  the  woman,  whose  child  was  alive,  said  to  the  king;  (for  her  bowels 
were  moved  upon  her  child,)  I  beseech  thee,  my  lord,  give  her  the  child  alive, 
and  do  not  kill  it.     3.  Kings.  3—26. 

And  when  they  (Tobias  and  Raphael)  were  departed,  his  mother  began  to 
weep,  and  to  say:  Thou  hast  taken  the  staff  of  our  old  age,  and  sent  him 
away  from  us.  I  wish  the  money  for  which  thou  hast  sent  him,  had  never 
been.  For  our  poverty  was  sufficient  for  us  that  we  might  account  it  as 
riches,  that  we  saw  our  son.     Tob.  5 — 23  to  25.     See  10 — 3. 

Behold,  the  inheritance  of  the  Lord  are  children;  the  reward,  the  fruit  of 
the  womb.     Psalm.  126—3. 

Parents  Should  Correct  their  Children. 

If  a  woman  vow  any  thing,  and  bind  herself  with  an  oath,  be 
ing  in  her  father's  house,  and  but  yet  a  girl  in  age;  if  her   father   knew  the 


596  PARENT. 

vow  that  she  hath  promised,  and  the  oath  wherewith  she  hath  bound  her 
soul,  and  held  his  peace,  she  shall  be  bound  bj'  the  vow:  whatsoever  she 
promised  and  swore,  she  shall  fulfil  in  deed.  But  if  her  father,  immediately 
as  soon  as  he  heard  it,  gainsaid  it,  both  her  vows  and  her  oaths  shall  be  void; 
neither  shall  she  be  bound  to  what  she  promised.because  her  father  had  gain- 
said it.     Nima.  30—4  to  6. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Samuel:  Behold,  I  do  a  thing  in  Israel:  and  whoso- 
ever shall  hear  it,  both  his  ears  shall  tingle.  In  that  day  I  will  raise  up  against 
Heli  all  the  things  I  have  spoken  concerning  his  house:  I  will  begin,  and  I 
will  make  an  end.  For  I  have  foretold  unto  him,  that  I  will  judge  his  house 
for  ever,  for  iniquity:  because  he  knew  that  his  sons  did  wickedly, and  did  not 
chastise  them.     I.Kings.  3 — 11  to  13. 

The  rod  and  reproof  give  wisdom:  but  the  child  that  is  left  to  his  own 
will,  bringeth  his  mother  to  shame.  Prov.  29 — 15.  See  13 — 24,  and  23 — 13, 
14. 

Ahorse  not  broken becometh  stubborn:  and  a  child  left  to  himself  will 
become  headstrong.     EccU.  30 — 8. 

For  what  son  is  he,  whom  the  father  doth  not  correct  ?    Heb.  12 — 7. 

Moderation  Necessary  in  the  Correction  of  Children, 

Fathers,  provoke  not  your  children  to  anger;  lest  they  be  discouraged^ 
Coloss.  3—21.     SeeEphes.  6—4. 

Parents  should  Pray  for  their  Children. 

See  2.  Kings.  12—16;  1.  Paral.  29—19,  and  Job.  1—5. 

Parents  should  Make  Provision  for  the  Marriage  of  their  Children. 

And  he  {Ismael)  dwelt  in  the  wilderness  of  Pharan,  and  his  mother  took 
a  wife  for  him  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt.     Gen.  21 — 21. 

And  he  (Abraham)  said  to  the  elder  servant  of  his  house,  who  was  ruler 
over  all  he  had:  Put  thy  hand  under  my  thigh, tliat  I  may  make  thee  swear  by 
the  Lord  the  God  of  heaven  and  earth,  that  thou  take  not  a  wife  for  my  son, 
of  the  daughters  of  the  jChanaanites, among  whom  I  dwell:  but  that  thou  go 
to  my  own  country  and  kindred,  and  take  a  wife  from  thence  for  my  son 
Isaac.     Ibid.  24— 2  to  4. 

And  Sara  my  master's  wife  hath  borne  my  master  a  son  in  her  old  a^, 
and  he  hath  given  him  all  that  he  had.     Ibid..  24 — 36. 

And  Abraham  gave  all  his  possessions  to  Isaac:  and  to  the  children  of 
the  concubines  he  gave  gifts,  and  separated  them  from  Isaac  his  sou,  while 
he  yet  lived,  to  the  east  country.     Ibid.  25— .I,  6. 

And  Isaac  called  Jacob,  and  blessed  him,  and  charged  him,  saying:  Take 
not  a  wife  of  the  stock  of  Chanaan:  but  go,  and  take  a  journey  to  Mesopo- 
tamia of  Syria,  to  the  house  of  Bathuel  thy  mother's  father,  and  take  thee  a 
wife  thence  of  the  daughters  of  Laban  thj'  uncle.     Ibid.  28 — 1,  2.     See  34 — 4. 

And  Juda  took  a  wife  for  Her  his  first-bom,  whose  name  was  Thamar. 
Ibid.  38—6. 

But  if  he  have  betrothed  her  to  his  son,  he  shall  deal  with  her  after  the 
manner  of  daughters.    And  if  he  take  another  wife  for  him,  he  shall  provide 


PARENT.  597 

her  a  marriage,  and  raiment:  neither  shall  he  refuse  the  price  of  her  chastity. 
Exod.  21—9,  10,     See  Judges.  Chapter  14:  also  1.  Cor.  7—38. 

Parents  are  to  be  Honored  With  the  Whole  Heart. 

Therefore  when  Tobias  thought  that  his  prayer  was  heard,  that  he  might 
die,  he  called  to  him  Tobias  his  son;  and  said  to  him:  Hear,  my  son,  the  words 
of  my  mouth,  and  iay  them  as  a  foundation  in  thy  heart.  When  God  shall  take 
my  soul,  thou  shalt  bury  ray  body;  and  thou  shalt  honour  thy  mother  all  the 
days  of  her  life;  for  thou  must  be  mindful  what  and  how  great  perils  she  suf_ 
fered  for  thee  in  her  womb.  And  when  she  also  shall  have  ended  the  time  of 
her  life,  bury  her  by  me.  Tob.  4—  1  to  5.  See  Prov.  23—23,  and  Eccli.  3—14, 
and  following  verses. 

He  that  feareth  the  Lord  honoureth  his  parents,  and  will  serve  them  as 
his  masters  that  brought  him  into  the  world.     EccU.  3 — 8.     See  7 — 29,  30. 

Children,  obey  your  parents  in  aU  things:  for  this  is  pleasing  to  the  Lord. 
Coloss.  3—20.     See  Ephes.  6—1. 

Parents  to  he  Honored  Because  of  God's  Command. 

But  he  answering,  said  to  them:  Why  do  you  also  transgress  the  com- 
mandment of  God  for  your  tradition  ?  For  God  said:  Honour  thy  father  and 
thy  mother:  And  he  that  shall  curse  father  or  mother,  let  him  die  the  death. 
Matth.  15—3.     See  Levit.  19—3;  Deut.  5—16,  and  Exod.  20—12. 

Parents  to  be  Honored  because  of  the  Good  which  Ensues, 

And  he  that  honoureth  his  mother  is  as  one  that  layeth  up  a  treasure.  He 
that  honoureth  his  father  shall  have  joy  in  his  own  children:  and  in  the  day  of 
his  prayer  he  shall  be  heard.  He  that  honoureth  his  father  shall  enjoy  a  long 
life:  and  he  that  obeyeth  the  father  shall  be  a  comfort  to  his  mother.  Eccli. 
3 — 5  to  7.     See  following  verses. 

Children's  children  are  the  crown  of  old  men:  and  the  glory  of  children 
are  their  fathers.     Prov.  17 — 6. 

Children,  obey  your  parents  in  the  Lord;  for  this  is  just.  Honour  thy 
father  and  thy  mother,  which  is  the  first  commandment  with  promise;  that  it 
may  be  well  with  thee,  and  thou  mayest  be  long-Uved  upon  earth.  Ephes. 
6—1  to  3. 

Parents  to  be  Honored,  that  Evil  may  be  Avoided. 

He  that  afflicteth  his  father,  and  chasteth  away  his  mother,  is  infamous 
and  unhappy.  Prov.  19—26.  See  Exod.  21—15  and  17;  Levit.  20—9;  Matth. 
15—4,  and  Mark.  7—10. 

He  that  stealeth  any  thing  from  his  father,  or  from  his  mother,  and  saith: 
This  is  no  sin,  is  the  partner  of  a  murderer.  Prov.  28— 24.  See  20—20;  30—17, 
and  Deut.  27—16. 

Of  what  an  evil  fame  is  he  that  f orsaketh  his  father  ?  and  he  is  cursed  of 
•God  that  angereth  his  mother.     Ecch.  3 — 18. 

PASCH. 

{See  Festival.) 
38 


598  PASTOR. 

Christ,  the  Supreme  Pastor,  Calls  hack  the  Erring,  and  Rewards  the  Faithful^ 

And  I  will  gather  together  the  remnant  of  my  flock,  out  of  all  the  lands 
into  which  I  have  cast  them  out:  and  I  wiU  make  them  return  to  their  own 
fields,  and  they  shall  increase  and  be  multiplied.  And  I  will  set  up  pastors 
over  them,  and  they  shall  feed  them:  they  shall  fear  no  more,  and  they  shall 
not  be  dismayed:  and  none  shall  be  wanting  of  their  number,  saith  the  Lord. 
Jerem.  23—3,  4. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord  God:  Behold,  I  myself  will  seek  my  sheep,  and 
will  visit  them.  As  the  shepherd  visiteth  his  flock,  in  the  day  when  he  shall 
he  in  the  midst  of  his  sheep  that  were  scattered;  so  will  I  visit  my  sheep,  and 
will  dehver  them  out  of  all  the  places  where  they  have  been  scattered  in 
the  cloudy  and  dark  day.  And  I  will  bring  them  out  from  the  peoples,  and 
will  gather  them  out  of  the  countries,  and  will  bring  them  to  their  own  land: 
and  I  wiU  feed  them  in  the  mountains  of  Israel,  by  the  rivers,  and  in  all  the 
habitations  of  the  land.     Ezech.  34 — 11  to  13.     See  whole  Chapter. 

Now  the  God  of  peace,  who  brought  again  from  the  dead  the  great  pastor 
of  the  sheep,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  the  blood  of  the  everlasting  testament, 
make  you  perfect  in  every  good  work,  that  you  may  do  his  will;  working  in 
you  that  which  is  well-pleasing  in  his  sight,  through  Jesus  Christ;  to  whom  is 
glory  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen.     Hebr.  13— 20,  31. 

For  you  were  as  sheep  going  astray:  but  you  are  now  converted  to  the 
pastor  and  bishop  of  your  souls.     1.  Peter.  2 — 25. 

I  am  the  good  shepherd.    John.  10 — 11.     See  verse  14. 

Behold,  the  Lord  God  shall  come  with  strength;  and  his  arm  shall  rule: 
behold,  his  reward  is  with  him,  and  his  work  is  before  him.  He  shall  feed  his 
flock  hke  a  shepherd :  he  shall  gather  together  the  lambs  with  his  arm,  and 
shaU  take  them  up  in  his  bosom:  and  he  himself  shall  carry  them  that  are 
with  young.     Isa.  40 — 10,  11. 

I  will  feed  them  in  the  most  fruitful  pastures,  and  their  pastures  shall  be 
in  the  high  mountains  of  Israel:  there  shall  they  rest  on  the  green  grass,  and 
be  fed  in  fat  pastures  upon  the  mountains  of  Israel.  I  will  feed  my  sheep:  and 
I  will  cause  them  to  lie  down,  saith  the  Lord  God.  I  will  seek  that  which  was 
lost:  and  that  which  was  driven  away  I  will  bring  again:  and  I  will  bind  up 
that  which  was  broken:  and  I  will  strengthen  that  which  was  weak,  and  that 
which  was  fat  and  strong  I  will  preserve:  and  I  will  feed  them  in  judgment. 
Ezech.  34—14  to  16. 

I  am  the  good  sheph^d;  and  I  know  mine,  and  mine  know  me;  as  the 
Father  knoweth  me,  and  I  know  the  Father:  and  I  lay  down  my  life  for  my 
sheep.  *  *  And  I  give  them  life  everlasting:  and  they  shall  not  perish  for 
ever,  and  no  man  shall  snatch  them  out  of  my  hand.  John.  10 — 14,  15  and  28. 

Of  the  Care,  which  Pastors  and  Others  in  Authority  should  Exercise,  towards 
those  Committed  to  their  Charge. 

Be  diligent  to  know  the  coimtenance  of  thy  cattle;  and  consider  thy  own 
flocks:  for  thou  shalt  not  always  have  power:  but  a  crown  shall  be  given  to 
generation  and  generation.    Prov.  27 — 23,  24. 

K  then  your  delight  be  in  thrones  and  sceptres,  O  ye  kings  of  the  people, 
love  wisdom,  that  you  may  reign  for  ever.  Love  the  light  of  wisdom,  all  ye 
that  bear  rule  over  people.     Wisdom.  6 — 22,  23.     See  verse  26. 


PASTOR.  599 

You  ate  the  milk,  and  you  clothed  yourselves  with  the  wool,  and  you 
killed  that  which  was  fat:  but  my  flock  you  did  not  feed.  The  weak  you 
have  not  strengthened,  and  that  which  was  sick  you  have  not  healed:  that 
which  was  broken  you  liave  not  bound  up,  and  that  which  was  driven  away 
you  have  not  brought  again,  neither  have  you  sought  that  which  was 
lost:  but  you  ruled  over  them  with  rigour,  and  with  a  high  hand.  *  * 
Therefore,  ye  shepherds,  hear  the  word  of  the  Lord,  Thus  saith  the  Lord 
God:  Behold,  I  myself  come  upon  the  shepherds.  I  will  require  my  flock  at 
their  hand;  and  I  will  cause  them  to  cease  from  feeding  the  flock  any  more; 
neither  shall  the  shepherds  feed  themselves  any  more:  and  I  will  deliver  my 
flock  from  their  mouth;  and  it  shall  no  more  be  meat  for  them.  Ezech. 
34—3,  4,  and  9,  10. 

What  think  you  ?  If  a  man  have  a  hundred  sheep,  and  one  of  them 
should  go  astray:  doth  he  not  leave  the  ninety-nine  in  the  mountain;  and 
goeth  to  seek  that  which  is  gone  astray  ?  And  if  it  be  so  that  he  find  it, 
amen  I  say  to  you,  he  rejoiceth  more  for  that  than  for  the  ninety-nine  that 
went  not  astraf.     Matth.  18—12.     See  24— 45;  Luke  15— 4,  and  12— 42. 

I  am  the  good  shepherd.  The  good  shepherd  giveth  his  life  for  his  sheep. 
But  the  hireling,  and  he  that  is  not  the  shepherd,  whose  own  sheep  they  are 
not,  seeth  the  wolf  coming,  and  leaveth  the  sheep  and  flieth:  and  the  wolf 
snatcheth  and  scattareth  the  sheep:  and  the  hireling  flieth,  because  he  is  a 
hireling:  and  he  hath  no  care  for  the  sheep.  John.  10 — 11  to  13.  See  whole 
Chapter. 

Before  the  festival  day  of  the  pasch,  Jesus,  knowing  that  his  hour  was 
come,  that  he  should  pass  out  of  this  world  to  the  Father;  having  loved  his 
own,  who  were  in  the  world,  he  loved  them  to  the  end.  Ibid.  13 — 1.  See 
whole  Chapter;  also  17—9,  11,  12. 

Jesus  answered,  I  have  told  you,  that  I  am  he:  if  therefore,  you  seek 
me,  let  these  go  their  way:  that  the  word  might  be  fulfilled  which  he  said: 
Of  them  whom  thou  hast  given  me,  I  have  not  lost  any  one.     Ibid.  18 — 8,  9. 

But  we  will  give  ourselves  continually  to  prayer,  and  to  the  ministry  of 
the  word.    Acts.  6 — 4. 

Take  heed  to  yourselves,  and  to  all  the  flock,  over  which  the 
Holy  Ghost  hath  placed  you  bishop,  to  rule  the  church  of  God,  which  he 
hath  purchased  with  his  own  blood.  I  know  that,  after  my  departure, 
ravenous  wolves  will  enter  in  among  you,  not  sparing  the  flock.  And  of 
your  own  selves  will  rise  up  men  speaking  perverse  things,  to  draw  away 
disciples  after  them.  Therefore  watch,  keeping  in  memory,  that  for  three 
years  I  ceased  not  night  and  day,  with  tears  admonishing  every  one  of  you. 
Ibid.  20— 28  to  31.     See  26— 28. 

For  I  wished  myself  to  be  an  anathema  from  Christ,  for  my  brethren, 
who  are  my  kinsmen  according  to  the  flesh.     Rom.  9 — 3. 

He  that  exhorteth  in  exhorting;  he  that  giveth  with  simplicity;  he  that 
ruleth  with  solicitude;  he  that  showeth  mercy  with  cheerfulness.    Ibid   12 — 8. 

Let  a  man  so  look  upon  us  as  the  ministers  of  Christ,  and  the  dispensers 
of  the  mysteries  of  God.  Here  now  it  is  required  among  the  dispensers,  that 
a  man  be  found  faithful.  *  *  I  write  not  these  things  to  shame  you:  but  I 
admonish  you,  as  my  dearest  children.     1.  Cor.  4 — 1,  2  and  14.     See  3 — 1,  2. 

But  I  determined  this  with  myself,  that  I  would  not  come  to  you  again 
in  sorrow:  for  if  I  make  you  sorrowful;  who  is  he  then  that  should  make  me 


600  PASTOR. 

glad,  but  he  who  is  made  sorrowful  by  me?    2.  Cor.  2—1,  2.     See  whole  Chap 
ter;  also  5—19,  20. 

And  we  helping  do  exhort  you,  that  you  receive  not  the  grace  of  God  in 
vain.     Ibid.  6 — 1.     See  Chapter  7:  also  10—14. 

For  I  am  jealous  of  you  with  the  jealousy  of  God.  For  I  have  espoused 
you  to  one  husband,  that  I  may  present  you  as  a  chaste  virgin  to  Christ.  *  * 
Who  is  weak,  and  I  am  not  weak  ?  Who  is  scandalized,  and  I  do  not  bum  ? 
Ibid.  11—2,  29.     See  12—14,  15. 

Now  we  pray  God,  that  you  may  do  no  e\'ll,  not  that  we  may  appear  ap- 
proved, but  that  you  may  do  that  which  is  good,  and  that  we  may  be  as  re- 
probates. For  we  can  do  nothing  against  the  truth,  but  for  the  truth.  For 
we  rejoice,  that  we  are  weak,  and  you  are  strong.  This  also  we  pray  for, 
your  perfection.  Therefore  I  write  these  things  being  absent,  that,  being 
present,  I  may  not  deal  more  severely  according  to  the  power  which  the 
Lord  hath  given  me  to  edification,  and  not  to  destruction.  Ibid.  13 — 7  to  10. 
See  Galat.  4—11,  12  and  19, 

For  this  cause  I  bow  my  knees  to  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
of  whom  all  paternity  in  heaven  and  earth  is  named,  that  he  would  grant 
you,  according  to  the  riches  of  his  glory,  to  be  strengthened  with  power  by  his 
Spirit  unto  the  inward  man;  that  Christ  may  dwell  by  faith  in  your  heai'ts: 
that,  being  rooted  and  founded  in  charity,  you  may  be  able  to  comprehend, 
with  all  the  saints,  what  is  the  breadth,  and  length,  and  height,  and  depth: 
to  know  also  the  charity  of  Christ,  which  surpasseth  kno wedge,  that  you 
may  be  filled  unto  all  the  fulness  of  God.  Ephes.  3—14  to  19.  See  4—11,  12; 
l.Cor.  1 — 12,  28;  Ephes.  6—18,  and  following  verses.  Philip.  3 — 1;  Coloss. 
4—3,  4,  and  1.  Thess.  2—3,  and  following  verses. 

Whereunto  I  am  appointed  a  preacher  and  an  apostle  (I  say  the  truth,  I 
Ue  not)  a  doctor  of  the  Gentiles  in   faith  and  truth.     1.  Tim.  2—7. 

These  things  command  and  teach.  Let  no  man  despise  thy  youth:  but 
be  thou  an  example  of  the  faithful,  in  word,  in  conversation,  in  charity,  in 
faith,  in  chastity.  Ibid.  4—11,  12.  See  Chapter  3;  also  Titus.  1—7,  and  fol- 
lowing verses. 

Carefully  study  to  present  thyself  approved  unto  God,  a  workman  that 
needeth  not  to  be  ashamed,  rightly  handling  the  >vord  of  truth.  *  *  But 
the  servant  of  the  Lord  must  not  wrangle,  but  be  gentle  towards  all  men,  fit 
to  teach,  patient,  with  modesty  admonishing  those  who  resist  the  truth:  if 
at  any  time  God  give  them  repentance  to  know  the  truth.  2.  Tim.  2 — 15,  and 
24,  25.    See  1.  Tim.  6—11,  12. 

Preach  the  word,  be  instant  in  season,  out  of  season, reprove,  entreat,  re- 
buke with  all  patience  and  doctrine.  *  *  But  be  thou  vigilant;  labour  in  all 
things,  do  the  work  of  an  evangelist;  fulfil  thy  ministry.  Be  sober.  2.  Tim. 
4—2  and  5.     See  Titus.  1—9  and  11. 

In  all  things  show  thyself  an  example  of  good  works  in  doctrine,  in  integ- 
rity, in  gravity,  sound  speech,  unblameable:  that  he,  who  is  on  the  contrary 
part  may  be  afraid,  having  no  evil  to  say  of  us.  Titus.  3—7,  8.  See  verse 
15;  also  Chapter  3. 

Feed  the  flock  of  God  which  is  among  you;  taking  care  thereof  not  by 
constraint,  but  willingly  according  to  God:  neither  for  the  sake  of  filthy  lucre, 
but  voluntarily.     1 .  Peter.  5—2.     See  verse  3. 

Dignity  and  Exaltedness  of  Pastors. 
And  the  Lord  put  forth  his  hand,  and  touched  my  mouth:  and  the  Lord 


PASTOR.  601 

said  to  me:  Behold,  I  have  given  my  words  in  thy  mouth:  lo,  I  have  set  thee 
this  day  over  the  nations  and  over  kingdoms,  to  root  up,  and  to  pull  down, 
and  to  waste,  and  to  destroy,  and  to  build,  and  to  plant.    Jerem.  1 — 9,  10. 

Behold,  upon  the  mountains  the  feet  of  him  that  bringeth  good  tidings, 
and  that  preacheth  peace.     Nahum.  1 — 15.     See  Isa.  52 — 7,  and  Rom.  10—15. 

And  whosoever  shall  not  receive  .you,  nor  hear  you,  going  forth  from 
thence,  shake  off  the  dust  from  your  feet  for  a  testimony  to  them.  Mark. 
6—11.     See  Matth.  10—12,  14;  Luke.  9—5;  10—5;  Acts.  13—51.  and  18—6. 

Receive  him,  therefore,  with  all  joy  in  the  Lord:  and  treat  with  honour 
such  as  he  is.  Because  for  the  work  of  Christ  he  came  nigh  unto  death,  de- 
livering up  his  life  that  he  might  fulfil  that  which  was  wanting  on  your  part 
towai'ds  my  service.  Philip.  2 — 29,  30.  See  Galat.  6 — 6,  and  1.  Cor.  Chapter  9. 

And  we  beseech  you,  brethren,  to  know  them  who  labour  among  you, and 
are  over  j^ou  in  the  Lord,  and  admonish  you,  that  you  esteem  them  more 
abundantly  in  charity  for  their  work:  have  peace  with  them.  1.  Tliess. 
5—12,  13. 

Let  the  priests  who  rule  well  be  esteemed  worthy  of  double  honour:  es- 
pecially they  who  labour  in  the  word  and  doctrine.     1.  Tim.  5 — 17. 

Remember  your  prelates  who  have  spoken  to  you  the  word  of  God;  con- 
sidering well  the  end  of  their  conversation,  imitate  their  faith.  *  *  Obey 
your  prelates,  and  be  subject  to  them.  For  they  watch  as  being  to  render  an 
account  of  your  souls,  that  they  may  do  this  with  joy,  and  not  with  grief:  for 
this  is  not  expedient  for  you.     Heb.  13 — 7  and  17. 

We  are  of  God.  He  that  knoweth  God,  heareth  us:  He  that  is  not  of  God, 
heareth  us  not:  by  this  we  know  the  Spirit  of  truth,  and  the  spirit  of  error. 
1.  John.  4—6. 

The  Good  Pastor  is  Faithful  to  God,  and  Solicitous  for  his  Flock. 

But  he  that  entereth  in  by  the  door, is  the  shepherd  of  the  sheep:  to  whom 
the  porter  openeth;  and  the  sheep  hear  his  voice:  and  he  calleth  his  own  sheep 
by  name,  and  leadeth  them  out.  And  when  he  hath  let  out  his  own  sheep, 
he  goeth  before  them:  and  the  sheep  follow  him,  because  they  know  his  voice. 
John.  10— 2  to  4. 

When,  therefore,  they  had  dined,  Jesus  saith  to  Simon  Peter:  Simon  son  of 
John,lovest  thou  me  more  than  these?  He  saith  to  him:  Yea.Lord,  thou  know- 
estthat  I  love  thee.  He  saith  to  him:  Feed  my  lambs.  Ibid.  21 — 15.  See 
verses  16,  ,17,  and  1.  Cor.  4—2. 

And  I  will  give  you  pastors  according  to  my  own  heart,  and  they  shall 
feed  you  with  knowledge  and  doctrine.     Jerem.  3 — 15. 

But  Jesus  called  them  to  him,  and  said:  You  know  that  the  princes  of 
the  Gentiles  lord  it  over  them:  and  they  that  are  the  greater,  exercise  power 
upon  them.  It  shall  not  be  so  among  you:  but  whosoever  will  be  greater 
among  you,  let  him  be  your  minister:  and  he  who  would  be  the  first  among 
you,  shall  be  your  servant.  Even  as  the  Son  of  man  came  not  to  be  minis- 
tered unto,  but  to  minister,  and  to  give  his  life  a  redemption  for  many.  Matth. 
.20— 25  to  28.     See  Luke.  22—25. 

The  good  shepherd  giveth  his  life  for  his  sheep.  John.  10—11.  See  Acts. 
20—28,  and  1.  Tim.  3—2. 

And  let  our  men  also  learn  to  excel  in  good  works  for  necessary  uses:  that 
they  be  not  unfruitful.     Titus.  3—14.     See  1—7. 


602  PASTOR. 

Reward  of  Good  Pastors. 

Who,  thinkest  thou,  is  a  faithful  and  wise  servant,  whom  his  lord  hath 
set  over  his  family,  to  give  them  meat  in  season  ?  Blessed  is  that  servant, 
whom,  when  his  lord  shall  come,  he  shall  find  so  doing.  Amen  I  say  to  you, 
he  shall  set  him  over  all  his  goods.     Matth.  24 — 45  to  47.     See  Luke.  12 — 42. 

Now  he  who  planteth,  and  he  who  watereth,  are  one.  And  every  man 
shall  receive  his  own  reward  according  to  his  own  labour.     1,  Cor.  3 — 8. 

The  ancients,  therefore,  that  are  among  you,  I  beseech,  who  am  myself 
also  an  ancient  and  a  witness  of  Christ,  as  also  a  partaker  of  that  glory  which 
is  to  be  revealed  in  time  to  come:  feed  the  flock  of  God  which  is  among  you; 
taking  care  thereof  not  by  constraint,  but  willingly  according  to  God:  neither 
for  the  sake  of  filthy  lucre,  but  voluntarily:  neither  as  domineering  over  the 
clergy,  but  being  made  a  pattern  of  the  flock  from  the  heart.  And  when  the 
Prince  of  pastors  shall  appear,  you  shall  receive  a  never-fading  crown  of 
glory.     1.  Peter.  5—1  to  4. 

The  Wicked  Pastor  Scatters  the  Flock. 

His  watchmen  are  all  blind,  they  are  all  ignorant:  dumb  dogs  not  able  to 
bark,  seeing  vain  things,  sleeping,  and  loving  dreams.  Isa.  56 — 10.  See 
verse  11. 

The  priests  did  not  say:  Where  is  the  Lord?  and  they  that  held  the  law 
knew  me  not,  and  the  pastors  transgressed  against  me:  and  the  prophets 
prophesied  in  Baal,  and  followed  idols.    Jerem.  2 — 8. 

The  prophets  prophesied  falsehood,  and  the  priests  clapped  their  hands: 
and  my  people  loved  such  things:  what  then  shall  be  done  in  the  end  thereof? 
Ibid.  5-31. 

For  from  the  least  of  them  even  to  the  greatest,  all  are  given  to  covet- 
ousness:  and  from  the  prophet  even  to  the  priest,  all  are  guilty  of  deceit.  And 
they  healed  the  breach  of  the  daughter  of  my  jjeople  disgracefully,  saying: 
Peace,  peace:  and  there  was  no  peace.     Ibid.  6—13,  14.     See  8 — 10. 

Many  pastors  have  destroyed  my  vineyard,  they  have  trodden  my  por- 
tion under  foot:  they  have  changed  my  delightful"  portion  into  a  desolate  wil- 
derness.    Ibid.  12—10.     See  14—16;  23-14,  and  87-15. 

My  people  hath  been  a  lost  flock:  their  shepherds  have  caused  them  to  go 
astray,  and  have  made  them  wander  in  the  mountains:  they  have  gone  from 
mountain  to  hill:  they  have  forgotten  their  resting  place.    Jerem.  50 — 6. 

Son  of  man,  prophesy  concerning  the  shepherds  of  Israel:  prophesy,  and 
say  to  the  shepherds:  Thus  saiththe  Lord  God:  Wo  to  the  shepherds  of  Israel, 
that  fed  themselves:  should  not  the  flocks  be  fed  by  the  shepherds  ?  You  ate 
the  milk,  and  you  clothed  yourselves  with  the  wool.and  you  killed  that  which 
was  fat:  but  my  flock  you  did  not  feed.  The  weak  you  have  not  strengthened, 
and  that  which  was  sick  you  have  not  healed:  that  which  was  broken  you 
have  not  bound  up,  and  thdt  which  was  driven  awaj'  you  have  not  brought 
again,  neither  have  you  sought  that  which  was  lost:  but  youjruled  over  them 
with  rigour,  and  with  a  high  liand.  And  my  sheep  were  scattered,  because 
there  was  no  shepherd:  and  they  became  the  prey  of  the  beasts  of  the  field, 
and  were  scattered.  Ezech.  34 — 2  to  5.  See  verses  18  to  20;  also  13 — 10; 
Lamentations.  2 — 14,  and  Zach.  10 — 3. 

Let  them  alone:  they  are  blind,  and  leaders  of  the  blind.  And  if  the  blind 


PATIENCE.  603 

lead  the  blind,  both  fall  into  the  pit.     Matth.  15 — 14.     See  Luke.  6 — 39. 

The  good  shepherd  giveth  his  hfe  for  his  sheep.  But  the  hirehng,  and  he 
that  is  not  the  shepherd,  whose  own  sheep  they  are  not.seeth  the  wolf  coming, 
and  leaveth  the  sheep  and  flieth:  and  the  wolf  snatcheth  and  scattereth  the 
sheep.   John.  10 — 11,  12.  See  verse  l;also  Matth.  23 — 18,and  following  verses. 

Wicked  Pastoi's  Look  after  their  own  Interests. 

And  most  impudent  dogs,  they  never  had  enough:  the  shepherds  them- 
selves knew  no  understanding:  all  have  turned  aside  into  their  own  way, every 
one  after  his  own  gain,  from  the  first  even  to  the  last.  Isa.  56 — 11.  See 
Jerem.  6— 13,  and  8— 10. 

Therefore,  ye  shepherds,  hear  the  word  of  the  Lord:  As  I  live,  saith  the 
Lord  God,  forasmuch  as  my  flocks  have  been  made  a  sijoil,  and  my  sheep  are 
become  a  prey  to  all  the  beasts  of  the  field,  because  there  was  no  shepherd: 
for  my  shepherds  did  not  seek  after  my  flock,  but  the  shepherds  fed  them- 
selves, and  fed  not  my  flocks:  therefore,  ye  shepherds,  hear  the  word  of  the 
Lord.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God:  Behold,  I  myself  come  upon  the  shepherds. 
I  will  require  my  flock  at  their  hand;  and  I  will  cause  them  to  cease  from 
feeding  the  flock.     Ezech.  34—7  to  10. 

For  there  are  also  many  disobedient,  vain  talkers,  and  seducers;  especially 
they  who  are  of  the  circumcision:  who  must  be  reproved,  who  subvert  whole 
houses,  teaching  things  which  they  ought  not,  for  filthy  lucre's  sake.  Titus. 
1—10,  11.     See  John.  10—13. 

Wicked  Pastors  Bring  down  Evil  upon  their  own  Heads. 

Wo  to  the  pastors,  that  destroy  and  tear  the  sheep  of  my  pasture,  saith 
the  Lord.  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel  to  the  pastors  that 
feed  my  people:  You  have  scattered  my  flock,  and  driven  them  away,  and 
have  not  visited  them:  behold  I  wiU  visit  upon  you  for  the  evil  of  j^our  doings, 
saith  the  Lord.     Jerem.  23 — 1,  2. 

Howl,  ye  shepherds,  and  cry;  and  sprinkle  yourselves  with  ashes,  ye 
leaders  of  the  flock:  for  the  days  of  your  slaughter  and  your  dispersion  are 
accomplished,  and  you  shall  fall  like  precious  vessels.  And  the  shepherds 
shall  have  no  way  to  flee,  nor  the  leaders  of  the  flock  to  save  themselves.  A 
voice  of  the  cry  of  the  shepherds,  and  a  howling  of  the  principal  of  the  flock: 
because  the  Lord  hath  wasted  their  pastures.  And  the  fields  of  peace  have 
been  silent  because  of  the  fierce  anger  of  the  Lord.  Ibid.  25 — 34  to  37.  See 
Zach.  10—3. 

The  voice  of  the  howling  of  the  shepherds,  because  their  glory  is  laid 
waste:  the  voice  of  the  roaring  of  the  lions,  because  the  pride  of  the  Jordan  is 
spoiled.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  my  God:  Feed  the  flock  of  the  slaughter, 
which  they  that  possessed  slew,  and  repented  not;  and  they  sold  them,  say- 
ing: Blessed  be  the  Lord,  we  are  become  rich  and  their  shepherds  spared  them 
not.    Zach.  11 — 3  to  5. 

PATIENCE. 

Ood's  Patience. 
(See  also  Longanimity.) 


y)l  PATIENCE. 

And  God  said:  My  spirit  shall  not  remain  in  man  for  ever,  because  he  is 
flesh,  and  his  days  shall  be  a  hundred  and  twenty  years.     (Jen.  6 — 3. 

And  when  the  Lord  was  come  down  in  a  cloud,  Moses  stood  with  him, 
caUing  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord.  And  when  he  passed  before  him,  he 
said:  O  tbe  Lord,  the  Lord  God,  merciful  and  gracious,  patient,  and  of  much 
compassion,  and  true.     Exod.  34 — 5,  6.     See  verse  7. 

The  Lord  is  patient  and  full  of  mercy,  taking  away  iniquity  and  wicked- 
ness, and  leaving  no  man  clear,  who  visitest  the  sins  of  the  fathers  upon  the 
children  unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation.     Num.  14 — 18. 

God  is  a  just  judge,  strong  and  patient:  is  he  angry  every  day?  Psalm. 
7—12. 

For  thou,  O  Lord,  art  sweet  and  mild;  and  plenteous  in  mercy  to  all  that 
call  upon  thee.  *  *  And  thou,  O  Lord,  art  a  God  of  compassion,  and  merci- 
ful, patient,  and  of  much  mercy,  and  true.     Psalm,  85 — 5  £&id  15. 

The  Lord  is  compassionate  and  merciful;  long  suffering  and  plenteous  in 
mercy.     PsaJm.  102—8.     See  Psahn.  144—8,  9. 

But  though  a  sinner  do  evU  a  hundred  times,  and  by  patience  be  borne 
withal.  I  know  from  thence,  that  it  shaU  be  well  with  them  that  fear  God, 
who  dread  his  face.     Eccles.  8 — 12. 

But  thou,  our  God,  art  gracious  and  true,  patient,  and  ordering  aU  things 
in  mercy.     Wisdom.  15 — 1.     See  11 — 24  and  27. 

I  have  always  held  my  peace;  I  have  kept  silence;  I  have  been  patient;  I 
will  speak  now  as  a  woman  in  labour;  I  will  destroy,  and  swaUow  up  at  once. 
Isa.  42—14.     See  30—18. 

And  rend  your  hearts,  and  not  your  garments,  and  turn  to  the  Lord  your 
Qod:  for  he  is  gracious  and  merciful,  patient  and  rich  in  mercy,  and  ready  to 
repent  of  the  evil.     Joel.  2 — 13.     See  Micheas.  7 — 18,  19. 

The  Lord  is  patient,  and  great  in  power,  and  will  not  cleanse  and  acquit 
the  guilty.  The  Lord's  ways  are  in  a  tempest,  and  a  whirlwind:  and  clouds 
are  the  dust  of  his  feet.     Nahum.  1 — 3.     See  verse  7;  also  Jonas.  4 — 2. 

And  will  not  God  avenge  his  elect  who  call  to  him  day  and  night,  and 
will  have  patience  in  their  regard  ?    Luke.  18 — 7.     See  Matth.  18 — 27. 

Or  despiseth  thou  the  riches  of  his  goodness,  and  patience,  and  long- 
suffering  ?  knowest  thou  not  that  the  benignity  of  God  leadeth  thee  to  pen- 
ance?   Rom.  2—4. 

And  if  God  willing  to  show  his  wrath,  and  to  make  his  power  known, 
€ndured  with  much  patience  vessels  of  wrath,  fitted  to  destruction,  that  he 
might  show  the  riches  of  his  glory  upon  the  vessels  of  mercy,  which  he  hath 
prepared  unto  glory.     Ibid.  9 — 22,  23. 

Now,  the  God  of  patience  and  of  comfort  grant  you  to  be  of  one  mind, 
one  towards  another,  according  to  Jesus  Christ.     Ibid.  15 — 5. 

But  for  this  cause  have  I  obtained  mercy:  that  in  me  first  Christ  Jesus 
might  show  forth  all  patience,  for  the  information  of  those  who  shall  beUeve 
in  him  imto  life  everlasting.  1.  Tim.  1 — 16.  See  2.  Thess.  3 — 5;  Apocal. 
1—9,  and  3—10. 

The  Lord  delayeth  not  his  promise,  as  some  imagine;  but  beareth  patient- 
ly for  your  sake,  not  willing  that  any  should  perish,  but  that  all  should  return 
to  penance.    2.  Peter.  3-^.    See  1.  Peter.  3—20. 

Patience  of  the  Faithful  under  Tribulation. 

Joseph  bore  with  patience  the  wrong  to  which  he  was  subjected  by  his 


PATIENCE.  605 

brothers.     Gen.  45—4.     See  Chapter  12,  and  22—9. 

Moses  prayed  for  Mary  loho  had  wronged  him.  Num.  Chapter  12.  See 
16—41  to  46;  also  Wisdom.  18—21. 

The  men  of  Ephraim  were  appeased  by  the  patience  evinced  in  Oedeon's 
reply:  What  could  I  have  done  like  to  that  which  you  have  done  ?  Judges. 
8—2. 

Saul  would  not  suffer  the  killing  of  the  men  who  had  wronged  him. 
I.Kings.  11—13. 

David  frequently  had  it  in  his  power  to  slay  Saul,  his  persecutor;  but  he 
refrained.    Ibid.  24—5,  12.     See  also  26—12. 

And  the  king  said  to  Sadoc:  Carry  back  the  ark  of  God  into  the  city:  if  I 
shall  find  grace  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord,  he  will  bring  me  again,  and  he  will 
show  me  it,  and  his  tabernacle.  But  if  he  shall  say  to  me:  Thou  pleasest  me 
not:  I  am  ready,  let  him  do  that  which  is  good  before  him.  2.  Kings. 
15—25,  26. 

And  the  king  said:  What  have  I  to  do  with  you,  ye  sons  of  Sarvia?  Let 
him  alone,  and  let  him  curse:  for  the  Lord  hath  bid  him  curse  David:  and  who 
is  he  that  shall  dare  say:  Why  hath  he  done  so?    Ibid.  16—10. 

Miphiboseth  bore  with  patience  the  unjust  sentence  passed  upon  him.  Ibid. 
19-28.     See  4.  Kings.  6—22,  23;  2.  Paral.  10—7,  and  3.  Kuigs.  12—7. 

For  whereas  he  {Tobias  the  elder)  had  always  feared  God  from  his  infan- 
cy, and  kept  his  commandments,  he  repined  not  against  God  because  the  evil  _ 
of  blindness  had  befallen  him ;  but  continued  immoveable  in  the  fear  of  God, 
giving  thanks  to  God  all  the  days  of  his  life.  For  as  the  kings  insulted  over 
holy  Job,  so  his  relations  and  kinsmen  mocked  at  his  life,  saying:  Where  is 
thy  hope,  for  which  thou  gavest  alms,  and  buriedst  the  dead  ?  But  Tobias  re- 
buked them,  saying:  Speak  not  so:  for  we  are  the  children  of  saints,  and  look 
for  that  life  which  God  wiU  give  to  those  that  never  change  their  faith  from 
him.     Tob.  2—13  to  18. 

Sara,  the  daughter  of  Raguel,  did  not  reply  to  the  reproachful  words  of 
her  handmaid,  but,  retiring  to  her  room,  devoted  herself  to  prayer.  Ibid.  3 — 
10,and  following  verses. 

Then  Job  rose  up,  and  rent  his  garments,  and  having  shaven  his  head, 
fell  down  upon  the  ground,  and  worshipped.  And  said:  Naked  came  I  out 
of  my  mother's  womb,  and  naked  shall  I  return  thither:  the  Lord'  gave,  and 
the  Lord  hath  taken  away:  as  it  hath  pleased  the  Lord,  so  it  is  done:  blessed 
be  the  name  of  the  Lord.  In  all  these  things  Job  sinned  not  by  his  lips  nor 
spoke  he  any  foolish  thing  against  God.  Job.  1—20  to  22.  See  Judith.  8 — 16, 
and  following  verses. 

And  his( Job's)  wife  said  to  him:  Dost  thou  still  continue  in  thy  simplicity  ? 
bless  God  and  die.  And  he  said  to  her:  Thou  hast  spoken  like  one  of  the  fool- 
ish women:  if  we  have  received  good  things  at  the  hand  of  God  why  should 
we  not  receive  evil  ?  In  all  these  things  Job  did  not  sin  with  his  lips.  Job.  2 — 
9,  10. 

And  considering  in  what  manner  he  (Eleazar)  was  come  to  it,  patiently 
bearing,  he  determined  not  to  do  any  unlawful  things  for  the  love  of  life. 
2.  Mach.  6—20.    See  Chapter  7. 

Patience  Commended. 

My  son,  reject  not  the  correction  of  the  Lord:  and  do  not  faint  when  thou 


606  PATIENCE. 

art  chastised  by  him;  for  whom  the  Lord  loveth  he  chastiseth:  and  as  a  father 
in  the  son  he  pleaseth  himself .     Prov.  3—11,12.     SeeHebr.  13—5,6. 

He  that  is  patient,  is  governed  with  much  wisdom:  but  he  that  is  impa- 
tient, exalteth  his  folly.     Prov.  14—29. 

A  mild  answer  breaketh  wrath:  but  a  harsh  word  stirreth  up  fury.  *  * 
A  passionate  man  stirreth  up  strifes:  he  that  is  patient  appeaseth  those  that 
are  stirred  up.     Ibid.  15 — 1  and  18. 

The  patient  man  is  better  than  the  valiant:  and  he  that  ruleth  his  spirit, 
than  he  that  taketli  cities.     Ibid.  16 — 32. 

The  learning  of  a  man  is  known  by  patience:  and  his  glory  is  to  pass  over 
wrongs.     Ibid.  19 — 11. 

Say  not:  I  will  return  evil  {for  evil):  wait  for  the  Lord,and  he  will  deUver 
thee.     Ibid.  20—22.     See  17—13. 

By  patience,  a  prince  shaU  be  appeased;  and  a  soft  tongue  shall  break 
hardness.     Ibid.  25 — 15. 

Better  is  the  end  of  a  speech  than  the  beginning.  Better  is  the  patient 
man  than  the  presumptuous.  Be  not  quickly  angrj':  for  anger  resteth  in  the 
bosom  of  a  fool.     Eccles.  7 — 9,  10. 

A  patient  man  shall  bear  for  a  time:  and  afterwards  joy  shall  be  restored 
to  him.     EccU.  1—29. 

Humble  thy  heart,  and  endure:  incline  thy  ear,  and  receive  the  words  of 
understanding:  and  make  not  haste  in  the  time  of  clouds.  "Wait  on  God  with 
patience:  join  thyself  to  God,  and  endure,  that  thy  life  may  be  increased  in 
the  latter  end.  Take  all  that  sh'kll  be  brought  upon  thee:  and  in  thy  sorrow 
endure,  and  in  thy  humiliation  keep  patience:  for  gold  and  silver  are  tried  in 
the  fire,  but  acceptable  men  in  the  furnace  of  humiliation.  Ibid.  2 — 2  to  5.  - 
See  Lamentations.  3 — 26,  and  Micheas.  7 — 9. 

But  I  say  to  you,  not  to  resist  evil;  but  if  any  man  strike  thee  on  thy 
right  cheek,  turn  to  him  the  other  also.     Matth.  5 — 39.     See  Luke.  6 — 29. 

Take  up  my  yoke  upon  you,  and  learn  of  me,  because  I  am  meek  and 
humble  of  heart:  and  you  shall  find  rest  to  your  souls.  Matth.  11 — 29.  See 
Luke.  8—15;  9—54,  and  Acts.  5—41. 

In  your  patience  you  shall  possess  your  souls.     Luke.  21—19. 

To  them  indeed,  who,  according  to  patience  in  good  work.seek  glory,and 
honour,  and  incorruption,  life  everlasting.     Rom.  2 — 7. 

And  not  only  so,  but  we  glory  also  in  tribulations,  knowing  that  tribula- 
tion worketh  patience;  and  patience  trial;  and  trial  hope:  and  hope  con- 
foundeth  not:  because  the  charity  of  God  is  poured  out  into  our  heart8,by  the 
Holy  Ghost  who  is  given  to  us.     Ibid.  5 — 3  to  5  .     See  8—25,  and  13—12,  19. 

For  what  things  soever  were  written,  were  written  for  our  instruction: 
that,  through  patience  and  the  comfort  of  the  Scriptures,  we  might  have  hope. 
Ibid.  15 — 4.     See  1.  Ck)r.  6 — 7,  and  13 — 4,and  following  verses. 

But  in  all  things  let  us  exhibit  ourselves,  as  the  ministers  of  Grod,  in  much 
patience,  in  tribulation,  in  necessities,  in  distresses,  in  stripes,  in  prisons,  in 
seditions,  in  labours,  in  watchings,  in  fastings.     2.  Cor.  6 — 4,  5.    See  12 — 12. 

But  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is,charity,  joy,  peace.patience,  benignity,  good- 
ness, longanimity,  mildness,faith,mode8ty,continency, chastity.  Against  such 
there  is  no  law.     Galat.  5—22,  23. 

I  beseech  you  that  you  walk  worthy  of  the  vocation  in  which  you  are 
called,  with  all  humility  and  mildness,  with  patience,  supporting  one  another 
in  cliarity.    Ephes.  4 — 1,  2. 


PEACE.  60T 

For  to  you  it  is  given  for  Christ,  not  only  to  believe  in  him,  but  also  to 
suffer  for  his  sake.     Philip.  1 — 29. 

Strengthened  with  all  might,  according  to  the  power  of  his  glory,  in  all 
patience  and  long-suffering  with  joy;  giving  thanks  to  God  the  Father,  who 
hath  made  us  worthy  to  be  partakers  of  the  lot  of  the  saints  in  hght.  Coloss.. 
1—11,  12. 

Put  ye  on,  therefore,  as  the  elect  of  God,  holy,  and  beloved,  the  bowels 
of  mercy,  benignity,  humility,  modesty,  patience:  bearing  with  one  another, 
and  forgiving  one  another,if  any  have  a  complaint  against  another:  even  as 
the  Lord  hath  forgiven  you,  so  do  you  also.     Ibid.  3 — 12,  13. 

And  we  beseech  you,  brethren,  rebuke  the  unquiet;  comfort  the  feeble- 
minded; support  the  week;  be  jjatient  towards  all  men.  1.  Thess.  5 — 14.  See 
verse  15,  also  Rom.  13—17;  and  1.  Peter.  3—9. 

So  that  we  ourselves  also  glory  in  you  in  the  churches  of  God,  for  your 
patience  and  faith,  and  in  all  your  persecutions  and  tribulations,  which  you 
endure.     2.  Thess.  1 — 4.     See  following  verses. 

But  thou,  O  man  of  God,  fly  these  things:  and  pursue  justice,  piety,  faith, 
charity,  patience,  meekness.  1.  Tim.  6 — 11.  See  2.  Tim.  2 — 3,  12  and  24; 
Titus.  2—2,  and  Hebr.  6—12. 

For  patience  is  necessary  for  you;  that,  doing  the  will  of  God,  you  may 
receive  the  promise.     Hebr.  10 — 36. 

By  faith  Moses,  when  he  was  grown  up,  daiied  himself  to  be  the  son  of 
Pharao's  daughter,  choosing  rather  to  suffer  persecution  with  the  people  of 
God,  than  to  have  the  pleasure  of  sin  for  a  time.  Ibid.  11 — 24,  25.  See  13 — 1, 
and  following  verses. 

Knowing  that  the  trying  of  your  faith  worketh  patience,  and  patience 
hath  a  perfect  work;  that  you  may  be  perfect  and  entire,  deficient  in  nothing. 
James.  ] — 3,  4. 

Be  patient,  therefore,  brethren,  until  the  coming  of  the  Lord.  Behold, 
the  husbandman  waiteth  for  the  precious  fruit  of  the  earth,  patiently  bearing 
till  he  receive  the  early  and  the  latter  rain.  Be  you,  therefore,  also  patient, 
and  strengthen  your  hearts:  for  the  coming  of  the  Lord  draweth  near.  Ibid. 
5  -7,  8.     See  verses  10  and  11. 

In  which  you  shall  greatly  rejoice,  now  if  need  be  for  a  little  time  to  be 
made  sorrowful  in  divers  temptations:  that  the  trial  of  your  faith,  much 
more  precious  than  gold  (which  is  tried  by  the  fire)  may  be  found  unto  praise^ 
and  glory,  and  honour,  at  the  appearing  of  Jesus  Christ.     1.  Peter.  1—6,  7. 

For  this  is  thankworthy,  if  for  conscience  towards  God,  a  man  endure 
sorrows,  suffering  wrongfully.  For  what  glory  is  it,  if,  sinning  and  being 
buffeted,  you  suffer  it  ?  But  if,  doing  well,  you  suffer  patiently,  this  is  thank- 
worthy before  God.    Ibid.  2—19,  20.     See  3—14,  and  17,  18. 

Christ,  therefore,  having  suffered  in  the  flesh,  be  you  also  armed  with  the 
same  thought:  for  he  that  hath  suffered  in  the  flesh,  hath  ceased  from  sins: 
that  now  as  to  the  rest  of  his  time  in  the  flesh,  he  may  live  not  according  to 
the  desires  of  men,  but  according  to  the  will  of  God.  Ibid.  4 — 1,  3.  See  verse 
19;  also  2.  Peter.  1—6. 

Here  is  the  patience  of  the  saints,  who  keep  the  commandments  of  God, 
and  the  faith  of  Jesus.     Apocal.  14 — 12. 

PEACE. 
Neither  was  the  land  able  to  bear  them,  that  they  might  dwell  together  t 


608  PEACE. 

for  their  substance  was  great,  and  they  could  not  dwell  together.  Where- 
upon also  there  arose  a  strife  between  the  herdsmen  of  Abram  and  of  Lot. 
And  at  that  time  the  Chanaanite  and  the  Pherezite  dwelled  in  that  country. 
Abram  therefore  said  to  Lot:  Let  there  be  no  quarrel,  I  beseech  thee,  between 
me  and  thee,  and  between  my  herdsmen  and  thy  herdsmen:  for  we  are 
brethren.  Behold  the  whole  land  is  before  tnee:  depart  from  me,  I  pray  thee: 
if  thou  wilt  go  to  the  left  hand,  I  will  take  the  right:  if  thou  choose  the  right 
hand,  I  will  pass  to  the  left.     Gen.  13—6  to  9.     See  26—22,  and  45—24. 

I  will  give  peace  in  your  coasts:  you  shall  sleep,  and  there  shall  be  none 
to  make  you  afraid.  I  will  take  away  evil  beasts:  and  the  sword  shall  not 
pass  through  your  quarters.     Levit.  26 — 6.     See  following  verses. 

The  Lord  turn  his  countenance  to  thee,  and  give  thee  peace.  And  they 
shall  invoke  my  name  upon  the  children  of  Israel;  and  I  wiU  bless  them. 
Num.  6—26,  27. 

The  whisperer  and  the  double-tongued  is  accursed:  for  he  hath  troubled 
many  that  were  at  peace.     Eccli.  28 — 15. 

And  seek  the  peace  of  the  city,  to  which  I  have  caused  you  to  be  carried 
away  captives:  and  pray  to  the  Lord  for  it:  for  in  the  peace  thereof  shall  be 
your  peace.    Jerem.  29 — 7. 

Blessed  are  the  peace-makers:  for  they  shall  be  called  the  children  of  God. 
Matth.  5—9. 

Salt  is  good:  but  if  the  sait  become  unsavoury,  wherewith  will  you  season 
it?  Have  salt  in  you,  and  have  peace  among  you.  Mark.  9 — 49.  See  Luke. 
14—32. 

The  Angels  announced  peace  at  the  birth  of  Christ.  Luke.  2 — 14.  See 
John.  14—27;  20—19,  21,  26,  and  Luke.  24—36. 

The  Church,  indeed,  had  peace  throughout  all  Judea  and  Galilee  and 
Samaria,  and  was  increased,  walking  in  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  and  was  filled 
with  the  consolation  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Acts.  9 — 31. 

If  it  be  possible,  as  much  as  is  in  you,  have  peace  with  all  men.  Rom. 
12—18. 

For  he  is  not  the  God  of  dissension,  but  of  peace:  as  also  I  teach  in  all  the 
xjhurches  of  the  saints.     1.  Cor.  14 — 33. 

For  the  rest,  brethren,  rejoice;  be  perfect;  take  exhortation;  be  of  one 
mind;  have  peace:  and  the  Qod  of  peace  and  of  love  will  be  with  you.  2.  Cor. 
13—11.    See  Ephes.  4—3,  3. 

But  flee  thou  youthful  desires;  and  follow  justice,  faith,  charity,  and 
peace,  with  those  who  call  on  the  Lord  from  a  pure  heart.     2.  Tim.  2 — 28. 

Follow  peace  with  all  men,  and  hoUness,  without  which,  no  man  shall  see 
Ood.    Hebr.  12—14.     See  1.  Peter.  3—11,  and  Psalm.  33—15. 

And  the  fruit  of  justice  is  sown  in  peace,  to  them  that  make  peace. 
James.  3 — 18.    See  Apocal.  6 — 4. 

Internal  Peace. 

For  a  CHILD  is  born  to  us;  and  a  son  is  given  to  us;  and  the  government 
is  upon  his  shoulder:  amd  his  name  shall  be  called,  "Wonderful,  Counsellor, 
God  the  Mighty,  the  Father  of  the  world  to  come,  the  Prince  of  peace.  Isa. 
9—6. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord:  Behold,  I  will  bring  upon  her  as  it  were  a  river 
of  peace,  and  as  an  overflowing  torrent  the  glory  of  the  Gentiles,  which  you 


PEACE.  609" 

shall  suck:  you  shall  be  carried  at  the  breasts,  and  upon  the  knees  they  shall 
caress  you.     Ibid.  66—12.     See  Osee.  2—14  to  20. 

And  I  will  destroy  the  chariot  out  of  Ephraim,  and  the  horse  out  of  Jeru- 
salem: and  the  bow  for  war  shall  be  broken:  and  he  shall  speak  peace  to  the 
Gentiles:  And  his  power  shall  be  from  sea  to  sea  and  from  the  rivers  even  to 
the  end  of  the  earth.    Zach.  9 — 10.     See  verse  9. 

Glory  to  God  in  the  highest;  and  on  earth  peace  to  men  of  good  will. 
Luke.  2—14.     See  24—36,  and  John.  20—19,  21,  26. 

But  the  Paraclete,  the  Holy  Ghost,  whom  the  Father  will  send  in  my  name, 
he  will  teach  you  all  things,  and  bring  all  thing  to  your  mind,  whatsoever  I  shall 
have  said  to  you.  .  Peace  I  leave  with  you,  my  peace  I  give  to  you:  not  as  the 
world  giveth,  do  I  give  to  you.  Let  not  your  heart  be  troubled,  nor  let  it  be 
afraid.     John.  14—26,  27. 

These  things  have  I  spoken  to  you,  that  in  me  you  may  have  peace.  In 
the  world  you  shall  have  distress:  but  have  confidence;  I  have  overcome  the 
world.     Ibid.  16—33. 

God  sent  the  word  to  the  children  of  Israel,  preaching  peace  through 
Jesus  Christ:  (he  is  Lord  of  all.)    Acts.  10 — 36. 

Therefore  being  justified  by  faith,  let  us  have  peace  with  God  through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Rom.  5 — 1. 

For  he  is  our  peace,  who  hath  made  both  one,  and  breaking  down  the 
middle  wall  of  partition,  the  enmities  in  his  flesh;  abolishing  the  law  of  com- 
mandments in  decrees;  that  he  might  make  the*two  in  himself  into  one  new 
man,  estabUshing  peace.     Ephes.  2 — 14,  15.     See  verse  17. 

And  the  peace  of  God,  which  surpasseth  all  understanding,  keep  your 
hearts  and  minds  in  Christ  Jesus.     PhiUp.  4 — 7.     See  Coloss.  3 — 15. 

Peace  in  the  Sense  of  Prosperity. 

Because  I  had  a  zeal  on  occasion  of  the  wicked,  seeing  the  prosperity  of 
sinners.     Psahn.  72—3.     See  Levit.  26-6  to  13,  and  1.  Paral.  12—18. 

And  the  work  of  justice  shall  be  peace,  and  the  service  of  justice,  quiet- 
ness and  security  for  ever.  And  my  people  shall  sit  in  the  beauty  of  peace, 
and  in  the  tabernacles  of  confidence,  and  in  wealthy  rest.     Isa.  22 — 17,  18. 

Let  peace  be  in  thy  strength:  and  abundance  in  thy  towers.  Psalm. 
121—7. 

For  I  know  the  thoughts  that  I  think  towards  you,  saith  the  Lord, 
thoughts  of  peace,  and  not  of  affliction,  to  give  you  an  end  and  patience. 
Jerem.  29 — 11,     See  verse  7;  also  6 — 14. 

For  when  they  shall  say,  peace  and  security,  then  shall  sudden  destruc- 
tion come  upon  them,  as  the  pains  upon  her  that  is  with  child:  and  they  shall 
not  escape.     1.  Thess.  5 — 3. 

Spiritual  Peace. 

Do  good,  O  Lord,  to  those  that  are  good,  and  to  the  upright  of  heart.  But 
such  as  turn  aside  into  bonds,  the  Lord  shall  lead  out  with  the  workers  of  in- 
iquity: peace  upon  Israel.    Psalm.  124 — 4,  5. 

M.aj  the  Lord  bless  thee  out  of  Sion:  and  mayst  thou  see  the  good  things 
of  Jerusalem  all  the  days  of  thy  life.  And  mayst  thou  see  thy  children's  child- 
ren, peace  upon  Israel.     Psalm.  127—5,  6. 


€10  PEACE. 

0  that  thou  hadst  hearkened  to  my  commandments  I  thy  jjeace  had  been 
as  a  river,  and  thy  justice  as  the  waves  of  the  sea.     Isa.  48—18.    See  9—7. 

Isaias prophesies  that  the  Church  of  Christ  shall  live  insecurity  under  the 
never-failiny  jyrotection  of  Ood.  Ihid.  54:— 10  to  Id.  See  2— 4;  26—13;  66—12; 
Zach.  9—10;  Micheas.  5—4,  5;  Luke.  3—14;  John.  14—27;  16—33,  and  Acts. 
10—36. 

Grace  to  you  and  peace  from  God  our  Father,  and  from  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ.  Rom.  1—7.  See  1.  Cor.  1—3;  2.  Cor.  1—2;  Galat.  1—3;  Ephes.  1—2; 
&— 23:  PhiUp.  1—2;  Coloss.  1—3;    1.  Thess.  1—2;  2.  Thess.  1—2;  1.  Tim.  1—2; 

2.  Tim.  1—2;  Titus.  1—4;  Philemon.  1—3;  1.  Peter.  1—2;  Rom.  5—1,  and  14—19. 

For  he  is  our  peace,  who  hath  made  both  one,  and  breakmg  down  the 
middle  wall  of  partition,  the  enmities  in  his  flesh;  abolishing  the  law  of  com- 
mandments in  decrees;  that  he  might  make  the  two  in  himself  into  one  new 
man,  establishing  peace.  *  *  And  coming,  he  preached  peace  to  you,  who 
were  afar  off,  and  peace  to  them  who  were  near  at  hand.  Ephes.  2 — 14,  15 
and  17. 

Careful  to  keep  the  unity  of  the  Spirit  in  the  bond  of  peace.     Ibid.  4 — 3. 

Stand,  therefore,  handing  your  loins  girt  about  with  truth,  and  having  on 
the  breast- plate  of  justice,  and  your  feet  shod  with  the  preparation  of  the 
gospel  of  peace.     Ibid.  6—14,  15. 

And  let  the  peace  of  Christ  rejoice  in  j'our  hearts,  wherein  also  you  are 
called  in  one  body:  and  ye  be  thankful.     Coloss.  3 — 15.     See  Phihp.  4 — 7. 

Now  the  Lord  of  peace  himself  give  you  everlasting  peace  in  every  place. 
The  Lord  be  with  you  all.     2.  Thess.  3—16. 

Ood  Gives  Peace. 

The  Lord  turn  his  countenance  to  thee,  and  give  thee  peace.  Num. 
e— 26. 

±le  (Asa)  built  also  strong  cities  in  Juda,  for  he  was  quiet,  and  there 
had  no  wars  risen  in  his  time,  the  Lord  giving  peace.     2.  Paral.  14 — 6,     See 

3.  Kings.  5—4;  8—56;  1.  Paral.  12—18,  and  23—18. 

Lord,  thou  wilt  give  us  peace:  for  thou  hast  wrought  all  our  works  for  us. 
Isa.  26—12. 

1  form  the  light,  and  create  darkness.  I  make  peace,  and  create  evil:  I 
the  Lord  that  do  all  these  things.  Ibid.  45—7.  See  Rom.  15-33;  16—20,  and 
1.  Thess.  5—23. 

Note — Create  evil,  etc.  The  evils  of  afflictions  and  punishments,  but  not 
the  evil  of  sin. 

Peace  to  be  Loved  and  Sought. 

Turn  away  from  evil,  and  do  good:  seek  after  peace,  and  pursue  it. 
Psalm.  33—15. 

Love  ye  truth  and  peace.    Zach.  8 — 19. 

Into  whatsoever  house  you  enter,  first  say  Peace  be  to  this  house.  Luke. 
10—5.     SeeMatth.  10—12. 

If  it  be  possible,  as  much  as  is  in  you,  have  peace  with  all  men.  Rom. 
12—18.  See  1.  Cor.  7—15;  14—33;  Galat.  5—22;  Ephes.  4—3,  and  Coloss.  3—15. 

Therefore,  let  us  follow  after  the  things  that  are  of  peace.  Rom.  14—19. 
See  Philip.  4—7. 


PENANCE.  611 

That  you  esteem  them  more  abundantly  in  charity  for  their  work:  have 
peace  with  them.     1.  Thess.  5 — 13. 

But  flee  thou  youthful  desires;  and  follow  justice,  faith,  charity,  and 
peace,  with  those  who  call  on  the  Lord  from  a  pure  heart.  3.  Tim.  2 — 13.  See 
Hebr.  12—14. 

Let  him  decline  from  evil,  and  do  good,  let  him  seek  peace  and  pursue  it. 
1.  Peter.  3—11. 

Peace  Promised  to  the  Good. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  hath  given  rest  to  his  people  Israel,  according 
to  all  that  he  promised.     3.   Kings.  8 — 56. 

Much  peace  have  they  that  love  thy  law.     Psalm,  118 — 165. 

All  tny  children  shall  be  taught  of  the  Lord:  and  great  shall  be  the  peace 
of  thy  children.     Isa.  54—13. 

iVb  Peace  for  the  Wicked. 

There  is  no  peace  to  the  wicked,  saith  the  Lord  God.  Isa.  57 — 21.  See 
59—8. 

And  they  healed  the  breach  of  the  daughter  of  my  people  disgracefully, 
saying:  Peace,  peace:  and  there  was  no  peace.  Jerem.  6—14.  See  8—11-,  12, 
15.       . 

False  Prophets  Promise  Peace  and  Mercy. 

How  do  you  say:  We  are  wise,  and  the  law  of  the  Lord  is  with  us?  In- 
deed, the  lying  pen  of  the  scribes  hath  wrought  falsehood.  The  wise  men  are 
confounded,  *  *  because  they  have  committed  abomination:  yea  rather 
they  are  not  confounded  with  confusion,  and  they  have  not  known  how  to 
blush:  therefore  shall  they  fall  among  them  that  fall,  in  the  time  of  their  vis- 
itation they  shall  fall,  saith  the  Lord.    Jerem.  8 — 8,  9  and  12.  See  6 — 14. 

And  I  said:  Ah,  ah,  ah,  O  Lord  God:  the  prophets  say  to  them:  You  shall 
not  see  the  sword,  and  there  shall  be  no  famine  among  you;  but  he  will  give 
you  true  peace  in  this  place.  Ibid.  14 — 13.     See  verse  19. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  Hearken  not  to  the  words  of  the  prophets 
that  prophesy  to  you  and  deceive  you:  they  speak  a  vision  of  their  own  heart, 
and  not  out  of  the  mouth  of  the  Lord.     Ibid.  23—16.  See  verse  17. 

Because  they  have  deceived  my  people  saying:  Peace;  and  there  is  no 
peace:  and  the  people  built  up  a  wall,  and  they  daubed  it  with  dirt  without 
straw.     Ezech.  13 — 10.  See  verse  26. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  concerning  the  prophets  that  make  my  people  err; 
that  bite  with  their  teeth,  and  preach  peace:  and  if  a  man  give  not  something 
into  their  mouth,  they  prepare  war  against  him.     Micheas.  3 — 5. 

For  when  they  shall  say,  peace  and  security,  then  shall  sudden  destruc- 
tion come  upon  them,  as  the  pains  upon  her  that  is  with  child:  and  they  shall 
not  escape.     1.  Thess.  5 — 3. 

PENANCE. 

Penance  and  Satisfaction  for  Sin. 


612  PENANCE. 

I  have  laboured  in  my  groanings,  every  night  I  will  wash  my  bed:  I  will 
water  my  couch  with  my  tears.     Psalm.  6 — 7. 

Bring  forth,  therefore,  fruit  worthy  of  penance.     Matth.  3 — 8. 

Bring  forth,  therefore,  fruit  worthy  of  penance:  and  do  not  begin  to  say: 
We  have  Abraham  for  our  father.  For  I  say  to  you,  that  God  is  able  of  these 
stones  to  raise  up  children  to  Abraham.     Luke.  3 — 8. 

But  Peter  said  to  them:  Do  penance,  and  be  baptized  every  one  of  you 
in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  remission  of  your  sins:  and  you  shall  re- 
ceive the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Acts.  2—38.  See  3—19. 

Do  penance,  therefore,  from  this  thy  wickedness:  and  pray  to  God,  that 
perhaps  this  thought  of  thy  heart  may  be  forgiven  thee.    Ibid.  8—22. 

For  the  sorrow  which  is  according  to  God,  worketh  jjenance  unto  salva- 
tion, which  is  lasting:  but  the  sorrow  of  the  world  worketh  death.  2.  Cor.  7 — 
10. 

Sacrament  of  Penance. 

Go,  show  thyself  to  the  priest.  Matth.  8—4.  See  Mark.  1 — 44,  and  Liike. 
5—14. 

Amen  I  say  to  you,  whatsoever  you  shall  bind  upon  earth,  shall  be  bound 
also  in  heaven:  and  whatsoever  you  shall  loose  upon  earth,  shall  be  loosed 
also  in  heaven,     Matth.  18 — 18,     See  16—18. 

When  he  had  said  this,  he  breathed  on  them:  and  he  said  to  theija:  Re- 
ceive ye  the  Holy  Ghost:  whose  sins  you  shall  forgive,they  are  forgiven  them: 
and  whose  you  shall  retain,  they  are  retained.    John.  20 — 22,  23. 

And  many  of  those  who  beheved,  came  confessing  and  declaring  their 
deeds.    Acts.  19—18. 

Confess,  therefore,  your  sins  one  to  another;  and  pray  for  one  another. 
James.  5 — 16. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves,  and  the  truth  is  not 
in  us.  1.  John.  1—8.  See  3.  Kings.  8—46;  2.  Paral.  6—36;  Prov.  20—9,  and 
Eccles,  7—20. 

Penance  Preaclied. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  the  God  of  Israel:  make  your  ways  and  your 
doings  good:  and  I  will  dwell  with  you  in  this  place.  Jerem.  7 — 3.  See 
26—23. 

Do  penance:  for  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  at  hand.  Matth.  3 — 2.  See 
4—17,  and  Mark.  1—4,  15. 

And  he  (John)  came  into  all  the  country  about  Jordan,  preaching  the  bap- 
tism of  penance,  for  the  remission  of  sins.  Luke.  3 — 8.  See  verse  8;  also  Matth. 
3—8. 

I  say  to  you:  No:  but  unless  you  do  penance,  you  shall  all  likewise  perish. 
Luke.  13—3. 

And  he  said  to  them:  Thus  it  is  written,  and  thus  it  behoved  Christ  to 
suffer,  and  to  rise  again  from  the  dead  the  tliird  day;  and  that  penance  and 
remission  of  sins  should  be  preached  in  his  name  among  all  nations,  beginning 
at  Jerusalem.     Ibid.  24 — 46,  47, 

Be  penitent,  therefore,  and  be  converted,  that  your  sins  may  be  blotted 
out.    Acts   »— 19,    See  2— 88, 


PENANCE.  6l3r 

And  God  indeed  having  overlooked  the  times  of  this  ignorance,  now  de- 
clareth  to  men,  that  all  should  every  where  do  penance.  Ibid.  17—30.  See 
8—23. 

How  I  have  kept  back  nothing  that  was  profitable  to  you,  but  have 
preached  it  to  you,  and  taught  you  publicly,  and  from  house  to  house,  testi- 
fying both  to  Jews  and  Gentiles  penance  towards  God,  and  faith  in  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ.     Ibid.  20—20,  21. 

But  preached  first  to  them  that  are  at  Damascus,  and  at  Jerusalem,  and 
throughout  all  the  country  of  Judea,  and  to  the  Gentiles,  that  they  should  da 
penance,  and  turn  to  God,  doing  works  worthy  of  penance.     Ibid.  26 — 20. 

Pardon  Promised  to  True  Penance. 

The  person  that  sweareth,  and  uttereth  with  his  lips,  that  he  would  do 
either  evil  or  good,  and  bindeth  the  same  with  an  oath,  and  his  word,  and 
having  forgotten  it,  afterwards  understandeth  his  offence,  let  him  do  pen- 
ance for  his  sin.  *  *  If  any  one  sin  through  ignorance,  and  do  one  of  those 
things  which  by  the  law  of  the  Lord  are  forbidden,  and  being  guilty  of  sin, 
understand  his  iniquity,  he  shall  offer  of  the  flocks  a  ram  without  blemish  to 
the  priest,  according  to  the  measure,  and  estimation  of  the  sin:  axvA  the  priest 
shall  pray  for  him,  because  he  did  it  ignorantly;  and  it  shall  be  forgiven  him, 
Levit.  5—4,  5,  and  17,  18. 

And  when  thou  shalt  seek  there  the  Lord  thy  God,  thou  shalt  find  him: 
yet  so,  if  thou  seek  him  with  all  thy  heart,  and  all  the  affliction  of  thy  soul. 
Deut.  4-29. 

Now  when  all  these  things  shall  be  come  upon  thee,  the  blessing  or  the 
carse,  which  I  have  set  forth  before  thee;  and  thou  shalt  be  touched  with  re- 
pentance of  thy  heart  among  all  the  nations,  into  which  the  Lord  thy  God 
shall  have  scattered  thee;  and  shalt  return  to  him,  and  obey  his  command- 
ments, as  I  command  thee  this  day,  thou  and  thy  children, with  all  thy  heart, 
and  with  all  thy  soul:  the  Lord  thy  God  will  bring  back  again  thy  captivity, 
and  will  have  mercy  on  thee,  and  gather  thee  again  out  of  aU  the  nations,  into 
which  he  scattered  thee  before.     Ibid.  30—1  to  3. 

And  Samuel  spoke  to  all  the  house  of  Israel,  saying:  If  you  turn  to  the 
Lord  with  all  your  heart,  put  away  the  strange  gods  from  among  you,  Baalim 
and  Astaroth:  and  prepare  your  hearts  unto  the  Lord,  and  serve  him  only; 
and  he  will  deUver  you  out  of  the  hand  of  the  Philistines.     1.  Kings.  7 — 3. 

If  thy  people  Israel  shall  fly  before  their  enemies  (because  they  will  sin 
against  thee)  and  doing  penance,  and  confessing  to  thy  name,  shall  come,  and 
pray,  and  make  supplications  to  thee  in  this  house:  then  hear  thou  in  heav- 
en, and  forgive  the  sin  of  thy  people  Israel,  and  bring  them  back  to  the  land 
which  thou  gavest  to  their  fathers.  3.  Kings.  8—33,  34.  See  2.  Paral.  6—24, 
and  following  verses. 

If  I  shut  up  heaven,  and  there  fall  no  rain,  or  if  I  give  orders,  and  com- 
mand the  locust  to  devour  the  land,  or  if  I  send  pestilence  among  my  people: 
and  my  people,  upon  whom  my  name  is  called,  being  converted,  shall  make 
supplication  to  me,  and  seek  out  my  face,  and  do  penance  for  their  most 
wicked  ways:  then  will  I  hear  from  heaven,  and  will  forgive  their  sins,  and 
will  heal  their  land.     2.  Paral.  7—13,  14.     See  12—7,  12,  and  15—4. 

But  as  to  the  king  of  Juda  that  sent  you  to  beseech  the  Lord,  thus  shall 
you  say  to  him:  Thus saith the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel:  Because  thou  hast 

39 


614  PENANCE. 

heard  the  words  of  this  book,  and  thy  heart  was  softened,  and  thou  hast 
humbled  thyself  in  the  sight  of  God  for  the  things  that  are  spoken  against 
this  place,  and  the  inhabitants  of  Jersalem,  and  reverencing  my  face,  hast 
rent  thy  garments,  and  wept  before  me:  I  also  have  heard  thee,  saith  the  Lord. 
Ibid.  34—26,  27.     See  4.  Kings.  23—18. 

Remember  the  word  that  thou  commandedst  to  Moses  thy  servant,  say- 
ing: If  3^ou  shall  transgress,  I  wiU  scatter  you  abroad  among  the  nations:  but 
if  you  return  to  me,  and  keep  my  commandments,  and  do  them,  though  5^ou 
should  be  led  away  to  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  world,  I  will  gather  you  from, 
thence,  and  bring  you  back  to  the  place  which  I  have  chosen  for  my  name  to 
dwell  there.     2.  Esdras.  1—8,  9. 

Although  thy  children  have  sinned  against  hitn,  and  he  hatli  left  them 
in  the  hand  of  their  iniquity:  yet  if  thou  wilt  arise  early  to  Grod,  and  wilt  be. 
seech  the  Almighty:  if  thou  wilt  walk  clean  and  upright,  he  wiU  presently 
awake  unto  thee,  and  will  make  the  dwelUng  of  thy  justice  peaceable:  in  so 
much,  that  if  thy  former  things  were  small,  thy  latter  things  would  be  mul- 
tipUed  exceedingly.     Job.  8 — 4  to  7.     See  22—23. 

I  have  acknowledged  my  sin  to  thee,  and  my  injustice  I  have  not  con- 
cealed. I  said  I  will  confess  against  myself  my  injustice  to  the  Lord;  and  thou 
hast  forgiven  the  wickedness  of  my  sin.     Psalm.  31 — 5. 

He  that  hideth  his  sins,  shall  not  prosper:  but  he  that  shall  confess,  and 
forsake  them,  shall  obtain  mercy.    Prov.  28 — 13. 

Return  to  the  Lord,  and  turn  away  from  thy  injustice,  and  greatly  hate 
abomination.     Eccli.  17— 23.     See  Isa.  31— 6;  21— 12;  44-22,  and  4&— 8. 

Wash  yourselves,  be  clean,  take  away  the  evil  of  your  devices  from  my 
eyes:  cease  to  do  perversely.  Learn  to  do  well:  seek  judgment,  relieve  the 
oppressed,  judge  for  the  fatherless,  defend  the  widow.  And  then  come,  and 
accuse  rue,  saith  the  Lord:  if  your  sins  be  as  scarlet,  they  shall  be  made  as 
white  as  snow:  and  if  they  be  as  red  as  crimson,  they  shall  be  white  as  wool. 
Isa.  1—16  to  18. 

Therefore  the  Lord  waiteth  that  he  may  have  mercy  on  you:  and  there- 
fore shall  he  be  exalted,  sparing  you:  because  the  Lord  is  the  God  of  judg- 
ment: blessed  are  all  they  that  wait  for  him.  Ibid.  30 — 18.  See  Jerem  18 — 11, 
and  35—15. 

I  have  blotted  out  thy  iniquities  as  a  cloud,  and  thy  sins  as  a  mist:  return 
to  me,  for  I  have  redeemed  thee.     Isa.  44 — 22. 

Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way,  and  the  unjust  man  liis  thoughts,  and 
let  him  return  to  the  Lord,  and  he  will  have  mercy  on  him,  and  to  our  God, 
for  he  is  bountiful  to  forgive.     Ibid.  55 — 7.    See  59 — 20. 

The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  is  upon  me,  because  the  Lord  hath  anointed  me: 
he  hath  sent  me  to  preach  to  the  meek,  to  heal  the  contrite  of  heart,  and  to 
preach  a  release  to  the  captives,  and  deliverance  to  them  that  are  shut  up: 
to  proclaim  the  acceptable  year  of  the  Lord,  and  the  day  of  vengeance  of  our 
God;  to  comfort  all  that  mourn:  to  appoint  to  the  mourners  of  Sion,  and  to 
give  them  a  crown  for  ashes,  the  oil  of  joy  for  mourning,  a  garment  of  praise 
for  the  spirit  of  grief:  and  they  shall  be  called  in  it  the  mighty  ones  of  jus- 
tice, the  planting  of  the  Lord  to  glorify  him.     Ibid.  61—1  to  8. 

Return  to  me,  saith  the  Lord,  and  I  will  receive  thee.  *  *  Return,  O 
rebeUious  Israel,  saith  the  Lord,  and  I  will  not  turn  away  my  face  from  you: 
for  I  am  holy«  saith  the  Lord,  and  I  will  not  be  angry  for  ever.  *  *  At  that 
time  Jerusalem  shall  be  called  the  throne  of  the  Lord:  and  all  the  nations 


PENANCE.  615 

shall  be  gathered  together  to  it,  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  to  Jerusalem,  and 
they  shall  not  walk  after  the  perversity  of  their  most  wicked  heart.  Jerem. 
5—1, 12  and  17.     See  verses  14  and  22;  also  4—1,  14,  and  Ecch.  17—21,  22. 

And  when  I  shall  have  plucked  them  out,  I  will  return,  and  have  mercy 
on  them;  and  I  will  bring  them  back,  every  man  to  his  inheritance,  and  eve- 
ry man  into  his  land.  Jerem.  12 — 15.  See  verse  16;  also  7—3;  26 — 13,  and 
Lamentations.  3 — 40. 

If  that  nation  against  which  I  have  spoken,  shall  repent  of  their  evil,  I 
also  will  repent  of  the  evil  that  I  have  thought  to  do  to  them.  Jerem.  18 — 8. 
See  29—12,  and  36—3. 

Hearing  I  heard  Ephraim  when  he  went  into  captivity:  thou  hast  chas- 
tised me,  and  I  was  instructed,  as  a  young  bullock  unaccustomed  to  the  yoke. 
Convert  me,  and  I  shall  be  converted:  for  thou  art  the  Lord  my  God.  For 
after  thou  didst  convert  me,  I  did  penance:  and  after  thou  didst  shew  unto 
me,  I  struck  my  thigh:  I  am  confounded  and  ashamed,  because  I  have  borne 
the  reproach  of  my  youth.     Ibid.  31 — 18,  19. 

But  if  the  wicked  do  penance  for  all  his  sins  which  he  hath  committed, 
and  keep  all  my  commandments,  and  do  judgment,  and  justice,  living  he 
shall  live,  and  shall  not  die.  I  will  not  remember  all  his  iniquities  that  he  hath 
done;  in  his  justice  which  he  hath  wrought  he  shall  live.  Is  it  my  will  that  a 
sinner  should  die,  saith  the  Lord  God,  and  not  that  he  should  be  converted 
from  his  waj^s,  and  live  ?    Ezech.  18 — 21  to  23.     See  verse  30;  also  14 — 6. 

And  if  I  shall  say  to  the  wicked:  Thou  shalt  surely  die;  and  he  do  penance 
for  his  sin,  and  do  judgment  and  justice,  and  if  that  wicked  man  restore  the 
pledge,  and  render  what  he  had  robbed,  and  walk  in  the  commandments  of 
life,  and  do  no  unjust  thing;  he  shall  surely  live,  and  shall  not  die.  None  of 
his  sins,  which  he  hath  committed,  shall  be  imputed  to  him:  he  hath  done 
judgment  and  justice:  he  shall  surely  live.  Ibid.  33 — 14  to  16.  See  verse  19  ; 
also  43—9;  33—11,  and  Dan.  4—24. 

Eeturn,  O  Israel,  to  the  Lord  thy  God:  for  thou  hast  fallen  down  by  thy 
iniquity.  Take  with  you  words,  and  return  to  the  Lord,  and  say  to  him:  Take 
away  all  iniquity,  and  receive  the  good:  and  we  will  render  the  calves  of  our 
lips.  *  *  I  will  heal  their  breaches.  I  will  love  them  freely:  for  my  wrath 
is  turned  away  from  them.     Osee.  14 — 2,  3  and  5.     See  Amos.  5 — 4,   6,  14,  15. 

Now  therefore  saith  the  Lord:  Be  converted  to  me  with  all  your  heart,  in 
fasting,  and  in  weepir^g,  and  in  mourning.  And  rend  your  hearts,  and  not 
your  garments,  and  turn  to  the  Lord  your  God:  for  he  is  gracious  and  merci- 
ful, patient  and  rich  in  mercy,  and  ready  to  repent  of  the  evil,  Joel.  2 — 12,13. 
See  Ezech.  18—23,  and  2.  Peter.  3—9. 

Be  not  as  your  fathers,  to  whom  the  former  prophets  have  cried,  saying: 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  Turn  ye  from  your  evil  ways,  and  from  your 
wicked  thoughts:  but  they  did  not  give  ear;  neither  did  they  hearken  to  me, 
saith  the  Lord.    Zach.  1 — 4.     See  verse  3. 

For  from  the  days  of  your  fathers  you  have  departed  from  my  ordinances, 
and  have  not  kept  them:  Return  to  me,and  I  will  return  to  you,  saith  the  Lord 
of  hosts.  *  *  And  you  shall  return,  and  shall  see  the  difference  between 
the  just  and  the  wicked;  and  between  him  that  serveth  God,  and  him  that 
serveth  him  not.     Malach.  3 — 7  and  18. 

I  came  not  to  call  the  just,  but  sinners  to  penance.  Luke.  5 — 32.  See 
3—8;  Matth.  3—8,  and  9—13;  Mark.  1—15,  and  2—17. 

Be  penitent,  therefore,  and  be  converted,  that  your  sins  may  be  blotted 


616  PENANCE, 

out.     Acts.  3—19.     See  2—38;  26—18,  20,  and  Luke.  15—18  to  21. 
Penance  to  he  Done  in  Time  of  Health. 

Turn  to  the  Lord,  and  forsake  thy  sins:  make  thy  prayer  before  the  tace- 
of  the  Lord,  and  offend  less.  Return  to  the  Lord,  and  turn  away  from  thy 
injustice,  and  greatly  hate  abomination.  *  *  Tarry  not  in  the  error  of  the 
ungodly:  give  glory  before  death.  Praise  perisheth  from  the  dead  as  noth- 
ing. Give  thanks  whilst  thou  art  living:  whilst  thou  art  alive  and  in  health 
thou  shalt  give  thanks,  and  shalt  praise  God,  and  shalt  glory  in  his  mercies. 
Ecch.   17—21  to  23,  and  26,  27. 

Remember  the  wrath  that  shall  be  at  the  last  day,  and  the  time  of  repay- 
ing when  he  shall  turn  away  his  face.  Remember  poverty  in  the  time  of 
abundance,and  the  necessities  of  poverty  in  the  daj'  of  riches.  Ibid.  18 — 24,  25. 

Examples  of  True  Penance. 

The  brothers  of  Joseph  said  one  to  another:  We  deserve  to  suffer  these 
things,  because  we  have  sinned  against  our  brother,  seeing  the  anguish  of  liis 
soul,  when  he  besought  us,  and  we  would  not  hear:  therefore  is  this  afflic- 
tion come  upon  us.     Gen.  42 — 21. 

And  the  people  hearing  these  very  bad  tidings,  mourned:  and  no  man 
put  on  his  ornaments  according  to  custom.     Exod.  33 — 4. 

And  Moses  spoke  all  these  words  to  all  the  children  of  Israel;  and  the 
people  mourned  exceedingly.  And  behold,  rising  up  very  early  in  the  morn- 
ing, they  went  up  to  the  top  of  the  mountain,  and  said:  We  are  ready  to  go 
up  to  the  place  of  which  the  Lord  hath  spoken:  for  we  have  sinned.  Num. 
14—39,  40. 

And  when  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  spoke  these  words  to  aU  the  children  of 
Israel,  they  lifted  up  their  voice  and  wept.     Judges.  2 — 4. 

And  the  children  of  Israel  said  to  the  Lord:  We  have  sinned;  do  thou  unto- 
us  whatsoever  pleaseth  thee:  only  deliver  us  this  time.  And  saying  these 
things,  they  cast  away  out  of  their  coasts  all  the  idols  of  strange  gods,  and 
served  the  Lord  their  God :  and  he  was  touched  with  their  miseries.  Ibid^ 
10—15,  16. 

And  David  said  to  Nathan:  I  have  sinned  against  the  Lord.  And  Nathan 
said  to  David:  The  Lord  hath  also  taken  away  thy  sin:  thou  shalt  not  die. 
2.  Kings.  12—13. 

But  David's  heart  struck  him,  after  the  people  were  numbered:  and  David 
said  to  the  Lord:  1  have  sinned  very  much  in  what  I  have  done:  but  I  pray 
thee,  O  Lord,  to  take  away  the  iniquity  of  thy  servant,  because  I  have  done 
exceeding  foolishly.  *  *  And  David  said  to  the  Lord, when  he  saw  the  An- 
gel striking:  It  is  I,  I  am  he  that  have  sinned;  I  have  done  wickedly:  these 
that  are  the  sheep,  what  have  they  done  ?  let  thy  hand,  I  beseech  thee,  be 
turned  against  me,  and  against  my  father's  house.  Ibid.  24—10  and  17.  See- 
1.  Paral.  21—8  and  17. 

And  when  Achab  had  heard  these  words.,  he  rent  his  garments,  and  put 
hair-cloth  upon  his  flesh,  and  fasted,  and  slept  in  sackcloth,  and  walked  with 
his  head  cast  down.  And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  Elias  the  Thesbite, 
saying:  Hast  thou  not  seen  Achab  humbled  before  me  ?  therefore,  because  he 
hath  humbled  himself  for  my  sake,  I  will  not  bring  the  evil  in  his  days;  but 
in  his  son's  days  will  I  bring  the  evil  upon  his  house.     3.  Kings.  21—27  to  29^ 


PENANCE.  617 

But  to  the  king  of  Juda,  who  sent  you  to  consult  the  Lord,  thus  shall  you 
say:  Thus  saith  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel:  Forasmuch  as  thou  hast  heard 
the  words  of  the  book,  and  thy  heart  hath  been  moved  to  fear,  and  thou  hast 
humbled  thyself  before  the  Lord,  hearing  the  words  against  this  place,  and 
the  inhabitants  thereof,  to  wit,  that  they  should  become  a  wonder  and  a 
curse:  and  thou  hast  rent  thy  garments,  and  wept  before  me,  I  also  have 
heard  thee,  saith  the  Lord:  therefore  I  will  gather  thee  to  thy  fathers.  And 
thou  shalt  be  gathered  to  thy  sepulchre  in  peace,  that  thj'  eyes  may  not  see 
all  the  evils  which  I  will  bring  upon  this  place.  4.  Kings.  22 — 18  to  20.  See 
2.  Paral.  34—26,  and  following  verses;  also  Ibid.  12—7,  and  32—26. 

And  after  that  he  (Manasses)  was  in  distress,  he  prayed  to  the  Lord  his 
God;  and  did  penance  exceedingly  before  the  God  of  his  fathers.  And  he  en- 
treated him,  and  besought  him  earnestly:  and  he  heard  his  prayer,  and 
brought  him  again  to  Jerusalem  into  his  kingdom:  and  Manasses  knew  that 
the  Lord  was  God.    2.  Paral.  33—12,  13.     See  1.  Esdras.  Chapter  10. 

And  all  the  people  cried  to  the  Lord  with  great  earnestness:  and  they 
humbled  their  souls  in  fastings,  and  prayers,  both  they  and  their  wives.  And 
the  priests  put  on  hair-cloths;  and  they  caused  the  httle  children  to  lie  pros- 
trate before  the  temple  of  the  Lord;  and  the  altar  of  the  Lord  they  covered 
with  hair-cloth.  And  they  cried  to  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel  with  one  accord, 
that  their  children  might  not  be  made  a  prey,  and  their  wives  carried  off,  and 
their  cities  destroyed,  and  their  holy  things  profaned;  and  that  they  might 
not  be  made  a  reproach  to  the  Gentiles.  Judith.  4 — 7  to  9.  See  7 — 18,  and 
following  verses;  also  2.  Mach.  10 — 25,  and  Jonas.  Chapter  3. 

And  Peter  remembered  the  word  of  Jesus  which  he  had  said:  Before  the 
cock  crow,  thou  wilt  deny  me  thrice.  And  going  forth,  he  wept  bitterly. 
Matth.  26—75.     See  Mark.  14—72,  and  Luke.  22—62. 

And,  behold,  a  woman  in  the  city,  who  was  a  sinner,  when  she  knew  that 
he  sat  at  meat  in  the  Pharisee's  liouse,  brought  an  alabaster  box  of  ointment: 
and,  standing  behind  at  his  feet,  she  began  to  wash  his  feet  with  tears,  and 
wiped  them  with  the  hairs  of  her  head,  and  kissed  his  feet,  and  anointed  them 
■with  the  ointment.  And  the  Pharisee,  who  had  invited  him,  seeing  it,  spoke 
within  himself ,  saying:  This  man,  if  he  were  a  prophet,  would  know  surely 
who  and  what  kind  of  woman  this  is  that  toucheth  him:  for  she  is  a  sinner. 
*  *  And,turning  to  the  woman,he  said  to  Simon,  Dost  thou  see  this  woman  ? 
1  entered  into  thy  house;  thou  gavest  me  no  water  for  my  feet:  but  she  hath 
washed  my  feet  with  tears,  and  wiped  them  with  her  hair.  Thou  gavest  me 
no  kiss:  but  she,  since  she  came  in,  hath  not  c'eased  to  kiss  my  feet.  My  head 
with  oil  thou  didst  not  anoint:  but  she  with  ointment  hath  anointed  my  feet. 
Wherefore  I  say  to  thee,  Many  sins  are  forgiven  her,  because  she  hath  loved- 
much.  But  to  whom  less  is  forgiven,  he  loveth  less:  and  he  said  to  her:  Thy 
sins  are  forgiven  thee.  Luke.  7— 37  to  39,  and  44  to  48.  See  Matth.  26 — 7. 
Mark.  14—3,  and  John.  12—3. 

I  will  arise,  and  will  go  to  my  father,  and  say  to  him:  Father,  I  have  sin- 
ned against  heaven,  and  before  thee:  I  am  not  now  worthy  to  be  called  thy 
son:  make  me  as  one  of  thy  hired  servants.     Luke.  15 — 18,  19. 

And  the  publican,  standing  afar  off,  would  not  so  much'  as  lift  his  eyes 
towards  heaven:  but  struck  his  breast,  saying:  O  God,  be  merciful  to  me  a 
":sinner.     Ibid.  18—13.     See  19— 8. 

And  we  indeed  justly;  for  we  receive  the  due  reward  of  our  deeds:  but 
this  man  hath  done  no  evil.    Ibid.  23 — 41. 


618  PENANCE. 

Now  when  they  had  heard  these  things,  they  had  compunction  in  their 
heart;  and  they  said  to  Peter  and  to  the  rest  of  the  apostles:  AVhat  shall  we 
do,  men  brethren?  But  Peter  satd  to  them:  "Do penance,  and  be  baptized 
every  one  of  you  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  remission  of  your  sins: 
and  you  shall  receive  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Acts.  2—37,  38.  See  3— 
19. 

Now  I  am  glad;  not  because  you  were  made  sorrowful;  but  because  you 
were  made  sorrowful  unto  penance.  For  you  were  made  soiTOwful  according 
to  God,  that  in  nothing  you  should  suffer  damage  by  us.  2.  Cor.  7—9.  See 
verse  10. 


Temporal  Happiness  of  those  who  do  Penance. 

Abimelech,  in  obedience  to  the  divine  command,  restored  Abraham's  wifey 
and  thus  brought  down  blessings  upon  his  house.     Gen.  Chapter  20. 

Mary,  the  sister  of  Moxes,  was  restored  to  health  after  doing  penance. 
Num.  12—11.     See  21—9. 

David  did  penance  for  his  sin,  and  was  rewarded.     2.  Kings.  12 — 24. 

The  Lord  said  to  Josias:  And  thy  heart  hath  been  moved  to  fear,  and 
thou  hast  humbled  thyself  before  the  Lord,  hearing  the  words  against  this 
place,  and  the  inhabitants  thereof,  to  wit,  that  they  should  become  a  wonder 
and  a  curse:  and  thou  hast  rent  thy  garments,  and  wept  before  me,  I  also 
have  heard  thee,  saith  the  Lord:  therefore  I  will  gather  thee  to  thy  fathers: 
and  thou  shalt  be  gathered  to  thy  sepulchre  in  peace,  that  thy  eyes  may  not 
see  all  the  evils  which  I  will  bring  upon  this  place.  4.  Kings.  22—19,  20.  See 
6—30;  7—7;  2.  Paral.  34—26,  and  following  verses;  1.  Paral.  21—15,  and  3. 
Kings.  21—27,  29. 

And  when  the  Lord  saw  that  they  were  humbled,  the  word  of  the  Lord 
came  to  Semeias,  saying:  Because  they  are  humbled,  I  will  not  destroy  them; 
and  I  will  give  them  a  little  help;  and  my  wrath  shall  not  fall  upon  Jerusalem 
by  the  hand  of  Sesac.    2.  Paral.  12—7.    See  1.  Paral.  21—27. 

And  he  humbled  himself  afterwards,becau8e  his  heart  had  been  lifted  up, 
both  he  and  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem:  and  therefore  the  wrath  of  the 
Lord  came  not  upon  them  in  the  days  of  Ezechias.  And  Ezechias  was  rich, 
and  very  glorious,  and  he  gathered  himself  great  treasures  of  silver,  and  of 
gold,  and  of  precious  stones,  of  spices,  and  of  arms  of  all  kinds,  and  of  vessels 
of  great  price;  store-houses  also  of  com,  of  wine,  and  of  oil,  and  stalls  for  all 
beasts,  and  folds  for  cattle.  And  he  built  himself  cities;  for  he  had  flocks  of 
sheep,  and  herds  without  number;  for  the  Lord  had  given  him  very  much 
substance.  2.  Paral.  32—26  to  29.  See  Jonas.  3—10;  2.  Mach.  10—25;  Matth. 
9—9;  Mark.  2—14;  Luke.  5—28;  15—7,  and  Matth.  18—13. 

And  the  son  said  to  him:  Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven  and  be- 
fore thee:  I  am  not  worthy  to  be  called  thy  son.  But  the  father  said  to  his 
sei-vants:  Bring  forth  quickly  the  first  robe,  and  put  it  on  him,  and  put  a  ring 
on  his  hand,  and  shoes  on  his  feet:  and  bring  hither  the  fattetl  calf,  and  kill 
it,  and  let  us  eat  and  make  merry:  because  this  my  son  was  dead,  and  is  come 
to  life  again:  he  was  lost,  and  is  found.  And  they  began  to  be  merry.  Luke. 
15—21  to  24.  See  foUo wing  verses;  also  19—6;  28—43;  John.  11—32  to  45;  20 
—15;  21—15;  Mark.  16—9;  Matth.  16—18, 19,  and  28—9. 


PENANCE.  61» 

Contempt  of  Penance. 

Moreover  all  the  chief  of  the  priests,  and  the  people  wickedly  trans- 
gressed according  to  all  the  abominations  of  the  Gentiles:  and  they  defiled  the 
house  of  the  Lord,  which  he  had  sanctified  to  himself  in  Jerusalem,  And  the 
Lord  the  God  of  their  fathers  sent  to  them,  by  the  hand  of  his  messengers, 
rising  early,  and  daily  admonishing  them:  because  he  spared  his  people  and 
his  dwelling  place.  But  they  mocked  the  messengers  of  God,  and  despised  his 
words,  and  misused  the  prophets,  until  the  wrath  of  the  Lord  arose  against 
his  pepple;  and  there  was  no  remedy.  2,  Paral.  36 — 14  to  16.  See  Isa.  Chapter 
23. 

For  who  shall  have  pity  on  thee,  O  Jerusalem  ?  or  who  shall  bemoan  thee  ? 
or  who  shall  go  to  pray  for  thy  peace  ?  Thou  hast  forsaken  me,  saith  the 
Lord,  thou  art  gone  backward:  and  I  will  stretch  out  my  hand  against  thee, 
and  I  will  destroy  thee:  lam  weary  of  entreating  thee.  Jerem.  15 — 5.  See 
Chapters,  and  Osee.  Chapter  7. 

I  struck  you  with  a  blasting  wind,  and  all  the  works  of  your  hand  with 
the  mildew  and  with  hail;  yet  there  was  none  among  you  that  returned  to 
me,  saith  the  Lord.    Aggeus.  2 — 18. 

Wo  to  thee,  Corozain;  wo  to  thee,  Bethsaida:  for  if  in  Tyre  and  Sidon 
had  been  wrought  the  mighty  works  that  have  been  wrought  in  you,  they 
would  have  done  penance  long  ago,  sitting  in  sackcloth  and  ashes.  But  it 
shall  be  more  tolorable  for  Tyre  and  Sidon,  at  the  judgment,  than  for  you. 
And  thou:  Capharnaum,  which  art  exalted  unto  heaven,  thou  shalt  be  thurst 
down  to  hell.     Luke.  10—13  to  15. 

And  I  gave  lier  {the  woman  Jezdbel)  time  to  do  penance:  and  she  will  not 
repent  of  her  fornication.     Apocal.  2—21.     See  9—18,  and  16—9. 

Penance  Deferred. 

Pharao  peristed  until  after  the  last  playue  in  refusing  the  Israelites  per- 
mission to  depart.    Exod.  Chapters  7,  8,  9,  10  and  11. 

Adonibezec  did  not  begin  until  just  before  his  death  to  regret  having 
mutilated  the  seventy  kings.    Judges.  1 — 6,  7. 

David  continued  impenitent  for  some  time  after  the  commission  of  his 
sin  vnth  Bethsabee.    2.  Kings.  Chapters  11  and  12.  See  1.  Mach.  6—13. 

Peter  exhorted  Simon  Magus  to  do  penance;  but  the  latter'  only  replied: 
Pray  you  to  the  Lord  for  me,  that  none  of  these  things  which  you  have  said 
may  come  upon  me.    Acts.  8—24. 

Lest  there  be  any  fornicator,  or  profane  person  as  Esau;  who  for  one 
mess  sold  his  first  birth-right.  For  know  ye  that  afterwards  when  he  desired 
to  inherit  the  blessing,  he  was  rejected:  for  he  found  no  place  of  repentance, 
although  with  tears  he  had  sought  it.     Hebr.  12—16,  17.     See  Gen.  25—35. 

Examples  of  False  and  Hypocritical  Penance. 

And  Cain  said  to  the  Lord:  My  iniquity  is  greater  than  that  I  may  de- 
serve pardon.     Gen.  4—13.  See  Exod.  Chapters  8,  9,  10  and  11. 

And  Soul  said  to  Samuel:  I  have  sinned,  because  I  have  transgressed  the 
commandment  of  the  Lord,  and  thy  words,  fearing  the  people,  and  obeymg 


'•30  PENANCE. 

their  voice.  *  *  Then  he  said:  I  have  sinned:  yet  honour  me  now  before 
the  ancients  of  my  people,  and  before  Israel,  and  return  with  me,  that  I  may 
adore  the  Lord  thy  God.     1.  Kings.  15—24  and  30. 

And  when  David  had  made  an  end  of  speaking  these  words  to  Saul,  Saul 
said:  Is  this  thy  voice,  my  son  David?  And  Saul  lifted  up  his  voice,  and 
wept:  and  he  said  to  David:  Thou  art  more  just  than  I:  for  thou  hast  done 
good  to  me:  and  I  have  rewarded  thee  with  evil.  And  thou  hast  shown  this 
day  what  good  things  thou  hast  done  to  me;  how  the  Lord  delivered  me  into 
thy  hand,  and  thou  hast  not  killed  me.  *  *  And  David  swore  to  Saul. 
So  Saul  went  home:  and  David  and  his  men  went  up  into  safer  places.'  Ibid. 
.24—17  to  19,  and  23. 

And  when  the  king  (Jeroboam)  had  heard  the  word  of  the  man  of  God, 
which  he  had  cried  out  against  the  altar  in  Bethel,  he  stretched  forth  his 
ihand  from  the  altar,  saying:  Lay  hold  on  him.  And  his  hand  which  he 
•stretched  forth  against  him  withered:  and  he  was  not  able  to  draw  it  back 
again  to  him.  The  altar  also  was  rent:  and  the  ashes  were  poured  out  from 
the  altar,  according  to  the  sign  which  the  man  of  God  had  given  before  in 
the  word  of  the  Lord.  And  the  king  said  to  the  man  of  God:  Intreat  the 
tsice  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  pray  for  me,  that  my  hand  may  be  restored  to 
tne.  And  the  man  of  God  besought  the  face  of  the  Lord;  and  the  king's  hand 
:was  restored  to  him;  and  it  became  as  it  was  before.     3.  Kings.  13—4  to  6. 

And  when  Achab  had  heard  these  words,  he  rent  his  garments,  and  put 
"hair-cloth  upon  his  flesh,  and  fasted,  and  slept  in  sackcloth,  and  walked  with 
"his  head  cast  down.     Ibid.  21 — 27. 

Then  shall  the  just  stand  with  great  constancy  against  those  that  have 
afflicted  them,  and  taken  away  their  labours.  These  seeing  it,  shall  be  troub- 
led with  terrible  fear,  and  shall  be  amazed  at  the  suddenness  of  their  unex- 
pected salvation,  saying  within  themselves,  repenting  and  groaning  for  an- 
guish of  spirit:  These  are  they,  whom  we  had  sometime  in  derision,  and  for 
a  parable  of  reproach.    Wisdom.  5—1  to  3. 

And  when  he  (Antiochus)  himself  could  not  now  abide  his  own  stench 
he  spoke  thus:  It  is  just  to  be  subject  to  God,  and  that  a  mortal  man  should 
not  equal  himself  to  God.  Then  this  wicked  man  prayed  to  the  Lord,  of 
whom  he  was  not  to  obtain  mercy.  And  the  city,  to  which  he  was  going  in 
haste  to  lay  it  even  with  the  ground,  and  to  made  it  a  common  burying- 
place,  he  now  destreth  to  make  free:  and  the  Jews  whom  he  said  he  would 
not  account  worthy  to  be  so  much  as  buried,  but  would  give  them  up  to  be 
devoured  by  the  birds  and  wild  beasts,  and  would  utterly  destroy  them  with 
their  children,  he  now  promiseth  to  make  equal  with  the  Athenians.  The 
holy  temple  also,  which  before  he  had  spoiled,  he  promiseth  to  adorn  with 
goodly  gifts,  and  to  multiply  the  holy  vessels,  and  to  allow  out  of  his  reve- 
nues the  charges  pertaining  to  the  sacrifices.  Yea  also,  that  he  would  become 
a  Jew  himself,  and  would  go  through  every  place  of  the  earth,  and  declare 
the  power  of  God.     2.  Mach.  9—12  to  17. 

Then  Judas,  who  betrayed  him,  seeing  that  he  was  condemned,  repent- 
ing himself,  brought  back  the  thirty  pieces  of  silver  to  the  chief  priests  and 
the  ancients,  saying:  I  have  sinned  in  betraying  innocent  blood.  But  they 
said:  What  is  that  to  us?  look  thou  to  it.  And  casting  down  the  pieces  of 
silver  in  the  temple,  he  departed;  and  went  and  hanged  himself  with  a  hal- 
ter.   Matth.  27— 3  to  5.    See  Acts.  8— 13  to  23.  and  Hebr.  13—17. 


PENITENCE.  621 

{See  Penance.) 
PENTECOST. 
{See  Festival.) 
PERFECTION, 
Perfection  of  Charity. 

But  whosoever  keepeth  his  word,  the  charity  of  God  is  truly  perfect  in 
him;  and  by  this  we  know  that  we  are  in  him.     1.  John.  2 — 5. 

No  man  hath  seen  God  at  any  time.  If  we  love  one  another,  God  abideth 
in  us,  and  his  charity  is  perfected  in  us.  *  *  In  this  is  the  charity  of  God 
perfected  with  us,  that  we  may  have  confidence  in  the  day  of  judgment: 
because  as  he  is,  we  also  are  in  this  world.  Fear  is  not  in  charity:  but  perfect 
charity  casteth  out  fear;  because  fear  hath  pain:  and  he  that  feareth,  is  not 
perfect  in  charity.     Ibid.  4—12,  17,  18. 

We  should  Aim  at  Perfection. 

The  Lord  said  to  Abraham:  I  am  the  almighty  God:  walk  before  me,  and 
be  perfect.     Gen.  17 — 1. 

Thou  shalt  be  perfect,  and  without  spot  before  the  Lord  thy  God.  Deut. 
18- 13. 

Now  therefore  fear  the  Lord,  and  serve  him  with  a  perfect  and  most  sin- 
cere heart.    Josue.  24 — 14. 

Let  our  hearts  also  be  perfect  with  the  Lord  our  God,  that  we  may  walk 
in  his  statutes,  and  keep  his  commandments.     3.  Kings.  8 — 61. 

Be  you,  therefore,  perfect,  as  also  your  heavenly  Father  is  perfect.  Matth. 
5-  48. 

Jesus  saith  to  him:  If  thou  wilt  be  perfect,  go,  sell  what  thou  hast,  and 
give  to  the  poor;  and  thou  shalt  have  treasure  in  heaven:  and  come,  follow 
me.     Ibid.  19—21. 

Now  I  beseech  you,  brethren,  by  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that 
you  all  speak  the  same  thing,  and  that  there  be  no  schisms  among  you:  but 
that  you  be  perfect  in  the  same  mind,  and  in  the  same  judgment.  1.  Cor. 
1—10. 

Brethren,  do  not  become  children  in  sense;  but  in  malice  be  children;  and 
in  sense  be  perfect.     Ibid.  14 — 20. 

Wherefore  take  unto  you  the  armour  of  God,  that  you  may  be  able  to 
resist  in  the  evil  day,  and  to  stand  in  all  things  perfect.     Ephes.  6 — 13. 

Not  as  though  I  had  already  attained,  or  were  already  perfect:  but  I  follow 
after,  if  that  I  may  by  any  means  apprehend  that  in  which  I  am  also  appre- 
hended by  Christ  Jesus,  *  *  Let  us,  therefore,  as  many  as  are  perfect,  be 
thus  minded:  and  if  any  thing  you  be  otherwise  minded,  this  also  God  wil 
reveal  to  you.    Philip.  3 — 12  and  15. 

Admonishing  every  man,  and  teaching  every  man  in  all  his  wisdom,  that 
we  may  present  every  man  perfect  in  Christ  Jesus.     Coloss.  1 — 28. 

All  Scripture  divinely  inspired,  is  profitable  to  teach,  to  reprove,  to  cor- 
rect, to  instruct  in  justice:  that  the  man  of  God  may  be  perfect,  furnished 
unto  every  ^ood  work.     2.  Tim.  3—16,  17. 


622  PERJURY. 

And  patience  hath  a  perfect  work;  that  you  may  be  perfect  and  entire, 
deficient  in  nothing.     James.  1 — 4. 

Wherefore,  having  the  loins  of  your  mind  girded,  being  sober,  hope  per- 
fectly for  that  grace  which  is  offered  you  at  the  revelation  of  Jesus  Christ. 
1.  Peter.  1—13. 

PERJURY. 

Perjury  Forbidden. 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain:  for  the  Lord 
will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that  shall  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  his  God  in 
vain.     Exod.  20—7.     See  Deut.  5—11. 

Thou  shalt  not  swear  falsely  by  my  name,  nor  profane  the  name  of  thy 
God.     Levit.  19—12. 

Thou  shalt  not  forswear  thyself,  but  shalt  perform  thy  oaths  to  the  Lord. 
Matth.  5—33. 

The  person  that  sweareth,  and  uttereth  with  his  lips,  that  he  would  do 
either  evil  or  good,  and  bindeth  the  same  with  an  oath,  and  his  word,  and 
having  forgotten  it,  afterwards  understandeth  his  offence,  let  him  do  pwi- 
ance  for  his  sin.     Levit.  5 — 4,  5. 

If  any  man  trespass  against  his  neighbour,  and  have  an  oath  upon  him, 
wherewith  he  is  bound,  and  come  because  of  the  oath,  before  thy  altar  to  thy 
house,  then  hear  thou  in  heaven,  and  do,  and  judge  thy  servants,  condemn- 
ing the  wicked,  and  bringing  his  way  upon  his  own  head;  and  justifying  the 
just,  and  rewarding  him  according  to  his  justice.     3.  Kings.  8 — 31,  32. 

And  Jonathan  spoke  good  things  of  David,  to  Saul  his  father;  and  said 
to  him:  Sin  not,  O  king,  against  thy  servant  David,  because  he  hath  not 
sinned  against  thee,  and  his  works  are  very  good  towards  thee.  *  *  And 
when  Saul  heard  this  he  was  appeased  with  the  words  of  Jonathan,  and 
swore:  As  the  Lord  liveth,  he  shall  not  be  slain.  *  *  And  the  evil  spirit 
from  the  Lord  came  upon  Saul:  and  he  sat  in  liis  house,  and  held  a  spear  in 
his  hand :  and  David  played  with  his  hand.  And  Saul  endeavoured  to  nail 
David  to  the  wall  with  his  spear.  And  David  slipt  away  out  of  the  presence 
of  Saul:  and  the  si^ear  missed  him,  and  was  fastened  in  the  wall:  and  David 
fled,  and  escaped  that  night.     1.  Kings.  19—4,  6,  9,  10. 

Behold,  you  put  your  trust  in  lying  words,  which  shall  not  profit  you.  To 
steal,  to  murder,  to  commit  adultery,  to  swear  falsely,  to  offer  to  Baalim,  and 
to  go  after  strange  gods,  which  you  know  not.    Jerem.  7—8,  9. 

This  is  the  curse,  that  goeth  forth  over  the  face  of  the  earth :  for  every 
thief  shall  be  judged  as  is  there  written:  and  every  one  that  sweareth  in  like 
manner  shall  be  judged  by  it.     Zach.  5 — 8.     See  verse  4. 

And  I  will  come  to  you  in  judgment,  and  will  be  a  speedy  witness  against 
sorcerers,  and  adulterers,  and  false  swearers,  and  them  that  oppress  the  hire- 
ling in  his  wages,  the  widows,  and  the  fatherless;  and  oppress  the  stranger, 
and  have  not  feared  me,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.     Malach.  3 — 5. 

Tlien  the  king  entered  into  mount  Sion,  and  saw  the  strength  of  the  place: 
and  he  quickly  broke  the  oath  that  he  had  taken,  and  gave  commandment  to 
throw  down  the  wall  roimd  about.     1.  Mach.  6 — 62. 

And  he  {Aleimtia)  spoke  to  them  peaceably:  and  he  swore  to  them,  say- 
ing: We  will  do  you  no  harm,  nor  your  friends.    And  they  believed  him. 


PERSECUTION.  623 

And  he  took  three-score  of  them,  and  slew  them  in  one  day,  according  to  the 
word  that  is  written:  The  flesh  of  thy  saints,  and  the  blood  of  them  they  have 
shed  round  about  Jerusalem;  and  there  was  none  to  bury  them.  Then  fear 
and  trembling  fell  upon  all  the  people:  for  they  said:  There  is  no  truth  nor 
justice  among  them:  for  they  have  broken  the  covenant  and  the  oath  which 
they  made.     Ibid.  7—15  to  18.     See  11—53,  and  15—19,  23. 

"Wliereupon  Menelaus  coming  to  Andronicus,  desired  him  to  kill  Onias. 
And  he  went  to  Onias,  and  gave  him  his  right  hand  with  an  oath  and  (though 
he  were  suspected  by  him)  persuaded  him  to  come  forth  out  of  the  sanctuary,, 
and  immediately  slew  him,  without  any  regard  to  justice.  For  which  cause 
not  only  the  Jews,  but  also  the  other  nations,  conceived  indignation,  and  were 
much  grieved  for  the  unjust  murder  of  so  great  a  man.     2.  Mach.  4 — 34,  35. 

PERPETUITY. 

Perpetuity  of  the  Church. 

{See  Church.) 

PERSECUTION. 

{See  also  Cross,  and  Tribulation.) 

And  Cain  said  to  Abel  his  brother:  Let  us  go  forth  abroad.  And  when 
they  were  in  the  field,  Cain  rose  up  against  his  brother  Abel,  and  slew  him. 
Gen.  4—8.     See  14r— 12;  21—9;  27—41,  and  Exod.  Chapter  14. 

And  the  Egyptians  afflicted  us,  and  persecuted  us,  laying  on  us  most 
grievous  bm-dens.    Deut.  26—6. 

For  SauVs  long  continue  persecution  of  David,  see  1.  Kings.  18 — 11; 
19—10,  11,   20;  20—31;  23—14,  25;  24—3,  and  26-2. 

And  Jezabel  sent  a  messenger  to  Elias,  saying:  Such  and  such  things  may 
the  gods  do  to  me,  and  add  still  more,  if  by  this  hour  to-morrow  I  make  not 
thy  life  as  the  hfe  of  one  of  them.     3.  Kings.  19—2. 

And  the  king  of  Israel  said:  Take  Micheas,  and  let  him  abide  with  Amon 
the  governor  of  the  city,  and  with  Joas  the  son  of  Amalech:  and  tell  them: 
Thus  saith  the  king:  Put  this  man  in  prison,  and  feed  him  with  bread  of  afflic- 
tion, and  water  of  distress,  till  I  return  in  peace.  Ibid.  22 — 26,  27.  See 
2.  Paral.  18—26. 

And  when  king  Sennacherib  was  come  back  fleeing  from  Judea  by  reason 
of  the  slaughter  that  God  had  made  about  him  for  his  blasphemy,  and  being 
angry  slew  many  of  the  children  of  Israel,  Tobias  buried  their  bodies.  But 
when  it  was  told  the  king,  he  commanded  him  to  be  slain,  and  took  away  all 
his  substance.     Tob.  1 — 21,  22. 

Aman  persecuted  the  Jews.     Esther.  3 — 8,  9. 

Wherefore  the  princes  were  angry  with  Jeremias;  and  they  beat  him, 
and  cast  him  into  the  prison  that  was  in  the  house  of  Jonathan  the  scribe;, 
for  he  was  chief  over  the  prison.  So  Jeremias  went  into  the  house  of  the 
-prison,  and  into  the  dungeon:  and  Jeremias  remained  there  many  days. 
Jerem.  37—14,  15. 

And  the  princes  said  to  the  king:  We  beseech  thee  that  this  man  maj'  be 
put  to  death:  for  on  purpose  he  weakeneth  the  hands  of  the  men  of  war  that- 


624  PERSECUTION. 

remain  in  this  city,  and  the  hands  of  the  people,  speaking  to  them  according 
to  these  words:  for  this  man  seekethnot  peace  to  this  people,  but  evil.  And 
king  Sedecias  said:  Behold,  he  is  in  your  hands:  for  it  is  not  lawful  for  the 
king  to  deny  you  any  thing.  Then  they  took  Jeremias,  and  cast  him  into  the 
dungeon  of  Melchias  the  son  of  Amelech,  which  was  in  the  entry  of  the  prison: 
and  they  let  down  Jeremias  by  ropes  into  the  dungeon,  wherein  there  was 
no  water,  but  mire.     And  Jeremias  sunk  into  the  mire.     Ibid.  38 — i  to  6. 

Nabuchodonosor  persecuted  Ananias,  Misael  and  Azarias.     Dan.  3 — 21,  33. 

Daniel  was  throvm  into  the  lion's  den,  but  sustained  no  injury.  Ibid. 
6—16,  23,  and  14—30. 

For  the  persecution  of  the  church  by  Antiochus,  see  1.  Mach.  1 — 23,  to  end 
of  Chapter.     See  also  2.  Mach.  5 — 13  and  following  verses. 

Then  Herod,  perceiving  that  he  was  deluded  by  the  wise  men,  was  ex- 
ceeding angry;  and,  seeding,  killed  all  the  men-children  that  were  in  Bethle- 
hem, and  in  all  the  confines  thereof,  from  two  years  old  and  under,  accord- 
ing to  the  time  which  he  had  diligently  inquired  of  the  wise  men.  Matth. 
2—16.     See  14—3, 10;  also  Mark.  6—17,  27,  and  Luke.  3—20. 

Tlie  Pharisees  persecuted  the  man  born  blind,  because  Christ  had  given 
him  sight.     See  John.  9 — 28—34. 

But  the  chief  priests  thought  to  kill  Lazarus  also:  because  many  of  the 
Jews  by  reason  of  him  went  away,  and  beUeved  in  Jesus.     Ibid.  12 — 10,  11. 

The  Saducees  persecuted  the  Apostles.    Acts.  4 — 3,  and  5 — 18,  33. 

For  persecution  and  martyrdom  of  Stephen,  see  Ibid.  6 — 12,  and  7 — 54. 

And  at  that  time  there  was  raised  a  great  persecution  against  the  Church, 
■which  was  at  Jerusalem:  and  they  were  aU  dispersed  through  the  countries 
of  Judea  and  Samaria,  except  the  apostles.     Ibid.  8 — 1. 

And  when  many  days  were  passed,  the  Jews  consulted  together  to  kill 
him.  But  their  laying  in  wait  was  made  known  to  Saul.  And  they  guarded 
the  gates  also  day  and  night,  that  they  might  kill  him.  Ibid.  9 — 23,  24. 

And  at  the  same  time  Herod  the  king  stretched  forth  his  hands  to  afflict 
some  of  the  church.  And  he  killed  James  the  brother  of  John  with  his  sword. 
And  seeing  that  it  pleased  the  Jews,  he  proceeded  further  to  take  Peter  also. 
Ibid.  12—1  to  3. 

But  the  Jews  stirred  up  religious  and  honourable  women,  and  the  chief 
men  of  the  city,  and  raised  a  persecution  against  Paul  and  Barnabas:  and 
cast  them  out  of  their  territories.     Ibid.  13 — 50.     See  14 — 2,  5. 

Now  there  came  thither  certain  Jews  from  Antioch  and  Iconium:  and 
having  persuaded  the  multitude,  and  having  stoned  Paul,  they  dragged  him 
out  of  the  city  thinking  him  to  be  dead.     Ibid.  14—18. 

And  the  people  ran  together  against  them  {Paul  and  Saul),  and  their  gar- 
ments being  torn  oflf,  the  magistrates  commanded  them  to  be  beaten  with 
rods.  And  when  they  had  laid  many  8trif)es  upon  them,  they  cast  them  in- 
to prison,  chargmg  the  jailor  to  keep  them  securely.  Who  having  received 
such  a  charge,  thrust  them  into  the  inner  prison,  and  made  their  feet  fast  in 
the  stocks.     Ibid.  16 — 22  to  24.    See  19 — 24,  and  following  verses. 

But  thou  hast  fully  known  my  doctrine,  manner  of  life,  purpose,  faith, 
long-suflfering,  love,  patience,  p>ersecutions,  afflictions;  such  as  came  upon  me 
at  Antioch,  Iconium,  and  at  Lystra;  what  persecutions  I  endured,  and  out  of 
all  t]}e  Lord  delivered  me.  And  all  who  will  live  piously  in  Christ  Jesus  shall 
suffer  persecution.    2.  Tim.  3 — 10  to  12. 


PERSECUTION.  625 

Examples  of  Punishment  Inflicted  upon  Perscutors. 

Pharaohs  persecution  was  punished  by  the  ten  plagues  and  by  the  total 
destruction  of  the  Egyptian  army.     Exod.   Chapters  7,  8,  9,  10,  and   14— 28» 

John  was  anointed  king,  to  destroy  the  persecuting  house  of  Achab^ 
4.  Kings.  Chapters  9  and  10. 

And  Jehu  came  into  Jezrahel.  But  Jezabel,  hearing  of  his  coming  in,, 
painted  her  face  with  stibic  stone,  and  adorned  her  head,  and  looked  out  of 
a  window.  *  *  And  Jehu  lifted  up  his  face  to  the  window,  and  said:  Who 
is  this  ?  and  two  or  three  eunuchs  bowed  down  to  them.  And  he  said  to  themi 
Throw  her  down  headlong;  and  they  threw  her  down;  and  the  wall  was. 
sprinkled  with  her  blood:  and  the  hoofs  of  the  horses  trod  upon  her.  And 
when  he  was  come  in,  to  eat  and  to  drink,  he  said:  Go,  and  see  after  that- 
cursed  woman,  and  bury  her:  because  she  is  a  king's  daughter.  And  when 
they  went  to  bury  her,  they  found  nothing  but  the  skull,  and  the  feet,  and 
the  extremities  of  her  hands.  And  coming  back  they  told  him.  And  Jehu 
said:  It  is  the  word  of  the  Lord,  which  he  spoke  by  his  servant  Elias  the 
Thesbite,  saying:  In  the  field  of  Jezrahel,  the  dogs  shall  eat  the  flesh  of  Jez- 
abel.    4.  Kings.  9—30,  and  33  to  36. 

And  it  came  to  pass  that  night,  that  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  came,  and  slew 
in  the  camp  of  the  Assyrians  a  hundred  and  eighty-five  thousand.  And  when 
he  arose  early  in  the  morning,  he  saw  all  the  bodies  of  the  dead.  And  Sen- 
nacherib king  of  the  Assyrians  departing  went  away:  and  he  returned,  and 
abode  in  Niniye.  And  as  he  was  worshipping  in  the  temple  of  Nesroch  hia 
god,  Adramelech  and  Sarasa  his  sons  slew  him  with  the  sword;  and  they  fled 
into  the  land  of  the  Armenians:  and  Asarhaddon  his  son  reigned  in  his  stead. 
Ibid.  19—35  to  37.  See  Tob.  1—21;  2.  Paral.  32—21;  Isa.  37—36,  38;  1.  Mach. 
7—41;  2.    Mach.  8—19,  and  15—22. 

Achaz  was  killed  in  battle,  as  Micheas  had  foretold.  2.  Paral.  18 — 33. 
See  3.  Kings.  22-34;  Judith.  13—10,  and  Esther.  7—10. 

And  the  flame  of  the  fire  slew  those  men  that  had  cast  in  Sidrach,  Mis- 
ach,  and  Abdenago.     Dan.  3 — 22. 

Then  the  king  was  exceedingly  glad  for  him:  and  he  commanded  that 
Daniel  should  be  taken  out  of  the  den:  and  Daniel  was  taken  out  of  the  den: 
and  no  hurt  was  found  in  him,  because  he  believed  in  his  God.  And  by  the 
king's  commandment,  those  men  were  brought  that  had  accused  Daniel:  and 
they  were  cast  into  the  lions'  den,  they  and  their  children,  and  their  wives: 
and  they  did  not  reach  the  bottom  of  the  den,  before  the  lions  caught  theni» 
and  broke  all  their  bones  in  pieces.     Ibid.  6 — 23,  24.     See  14—41. 

And  they  took  the  spoils  of  them  for  a  booty:  and  they  cut  off  Nicanor's 
head  and  his  right  hand,  which  he  had  proudly  stretched  out:  and  they  brought 
it,  and  hung  it  up  over-against  Jerusalem.     1.  Mach.  7 — 47. 

At  that  time  Alcimus  was  struck:  and  his  works  were  hindered:  and 
his  mouth  was  stopped;  and  he  was  taken  with  a  palsy,  so  that  he  could  no 
more  speak  a  word,  nor  give  order  concerning  his  house.  And  Alcimus  died 
at  that  time  in  great  torment.     Ibid.  9 — 55,  56. 

And  upon  a  day  appointed,  Herod,  arraj-^ed  in  royal  apparel,  sat  on  the 
judgment-seat,  and  made  an  oration  to  them.  And  the  people  with  acclama- 
tions cried  out:  It  is  the  voice  of  a  god,  and  not  of  a  man.  And  forthwith  an 
Angel  of  the  Lord  struck  him,  because  he  had  not  given  the  honour  to  God: 
and  eaten  up  by  worms,  he  expired.     Acts.  12 — 21  to  23. 


626  PERSEVERANCE. 

{See  also  Constancy.) 

And  they  (the  Angels)  brought  him  forth,  and  set  him  without  the  city: 
and  there  they  spoke  to  him,  saying:  Save  thy  life:  look  not  back,  neither 
stay  thou  in  all  the  country  about :  but  save  thyself  in  the  mountain,  lest 
thou  be  also  consumed.  *  *  And  his  wife  looking  behind  her,  was  turned 
into  a  statue  of  salt.  Gen.  19— 17  and  26.  See  Wisdom.  10— 6,  7;  Gen.  39— 10, 
and  Exod.  17—12. 

David's  resolution  to  meet  Ooliath  in  single  combat  could  not  be  shaken 
either  by  his  brother's  reprim,and  or  by  Saul's  dissuasions.  1.  Kings.  17 — 28,  33 
and  50.     See  2.  Kings.  12 — 26  and  following  verses;  also  18 — 2,  and  20 — 13. 

Neheviias  encountered  many  difficulties  in  building  the  ivalls  of  Jerusalem, 
but  did  not  desist  until  he  had  completed  the  ivork.     2.  Esdras.  Chapter  4. 

Then  Eliachim  the  high  priest  of  the  Lord  went  about  all  Israel,  and  spoke 
to  them,  saying:  Know  ye  that  the  Lord  will  hear  your  pray  ere,  if  you  con- 
tinue with  perseverance  in  fasting  and  prayers  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord.  Re- 
member Moses  the  servant  of  the  Lord,  who  overcame  Amalec  that  trusted  in 
his  own  strength,  and  in  his  power,  and  in  his  army,  and  in  his  shields,  and 
in  his  chariots,  and  in  his  horsemen,  not  by  fighting  with  the  sword,  but  by 
holy  prayers:  so  shall  all  the  enemies  of  Israel  be,  if  you  persevere  in  this 
work  which  you  have  begun.  Judith.  4 — 10  to  13.  See  Esther.  3 — 2,  and 
5—9. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Satan:  Hast  thou  considered  my  servant  Job,  that 
there  is  none  like  him  in  the  earth,  a  man  simple  and  upright,  and  fearing 
God,  and  avoiding  evil,  and  still  keeping  his  innocence  ?  But  thou  hast  moved 
me  against  him,  that  I  should  afflict  him  witliout  cause.     Job,  2-3. 

The  proud  did  iniquitously  altogether:  but  I  declined  not  from  thy  law. 
Psalm.    118-51. 

Envy  not  the  unjust  man,  and  do  not  follow  his  ways;  for  every  mocker 
is  an  abomination  to  the  Lord.     Prov.  3 — 31,  32. 

Let  not  thy  heart  envy  sinners:  but  be  thou  in  the  fear  of  the  Lord  all  the 
day  long:  because  thou  shalt  have  hope  in  the  latter  end;  and  thy  expecta- 
tion shall  not  be  taken  away.     Ibid.  23 — 17,  18. 

Son,  when  thou  comest  to  the  service  of  God,  stand  in  justice  and  in  fear, 
and  prepare  thy  soul  for  temptation.  Humble  thy  heart,  and  endure:  incline 
thy  ear,  and  receive  the  words  of  understanding:  and  make  not  haste  in  the 
time  of  clouds  Wait  on  God  with  patience:  join  thyself  to  God,  and  endure, 
that  thy  Ufe  may  De  increased  in  the  latter  end.  Take  all  that  shall  be  brought 
upon  thee:  and  in  th.y  sorrow  endure,  and  in  thy  humiliation  keep  patience: 
for  gold  and  silver  are  tried  in  the  fire,  but  acceptable  men  in  the  furnace  of 
humiliation.  Believe  God,  and  he  will  recover  thee:  and  direct  thy  way,  and 
trust  in  him.  Keep  his  fear,  and  grow  old  therein.  Eccli.  2—1  to  6.  See 
35—9. 

But  if  the  just  man  turn  himself  away  from  his  justice,  and  do  iniquity 
according  to  all  the  abominations  which  the  wicked  man  useth  to  work,  shall 
he  Uve?  all  his  justices  which  he  had  done,  shall  not  be  remembered:  in  the 
prevarication,  by  which  he  hath  prevaricated,  and  in  his  sin,  which  he  hath 
committed,  in  them  he  shall  die.     Ezech.  18—24. 

Yea,  if  I  shall  say  to  the  just  that  he  shall  surely  live,  and  he,  tnusting  in 
his  justice,  commit  iniquity;  all  his  justices  shall  be  forgotten;  and  in  his 
iniquity,  which  he  hath  committed,  in  the  same  shall  he  die.     Ibid.  33—13. 


PERSEVERANCE.  (m 

For  behold,  our  God,  whom  we  worship,  is  able  to  save  us  from  the  fur- 
nace of  burning  fire,  and  to  deliver  us  out  of  thy  hands,  O  king.  But  if  he 
will  not,  be  it  known  to  thee,  O  king,  that  we  will  not  worship  thy  gods,  nor 
adore  the  golden  statue  which  thou  hast  set  up.  Dan.  3 — 17,  18.  See  6 — 10, 
and  13-20. 

And  many  of  the  people  of  Israel  determined  with  themselves,  that  they 
would  not  eat  unclean  things:  and  they  chose  rather  to  die,  than  to  be  defiled 
with  unclean  meats:  and  they  would  not  break  the  holy  law  of  God;  and  they 
were  put  to  death.     1.  M^ch.  1 — 65,  66. 

Eleazar  one  of  the  chief  of  the  scribes,  a  man  advanced  in  years,  and  of 
a  comely  countenance,  was  pressed  to  open  liis  mouth  to  eat  swine's  flesh. 
But  he  choosing  rather  a  most  glorious  death  than  a  hateful  life,  went  for- 
ward voluntarily  to  the  torment.  And  considering  in  what  manner  he  was 
come  to  it,  patiently  bearing,  he  determined  not  to  do  any  unlawful  things  for 
the  love  of  life.     2.  Mach.  6—18  to  20.     See  Chapter  7. 

And  you  shall  be  hated  by  all  men  for  my  name's  sake:  but  he  that  shall 
persevere  unto  the  end,  he  shall  be  saved.  Matth.  10 — 22.  See  24 — 13,  and 
Mark.  13—13. 

All  these  were  persevering  with  one  mind  in  prayer  with  the  women, and 
Mary  the  mother  of  Jesus,  and  his  brethren.     Acts.  1 — 14. 

And  they  were  persevering  in  the  doctrine  of  the  apostles,  and  in  the  com- 
munication of  the  breaking  of  bread,  and  in  prayers.  Ibid.  2 — 42.  See  4 — 13; 
and  5—42. 

Who  when  he  (Barnabas)  was  come,  and  had  seen  the  grace  of  God,  re- 
joiced: and  exalted  them  all  with  purpose  of  heart  to  continue  in  the  Lord. 
Ibid.  11—23. 

And  when  the  synagogue  was  broken  up,  many  of  the  Jews,  and  of  the 
strangers  who  served  God,  followed  Paul  and  Barnabas:  who  speaking  to 
them,  persuaded  them  to  continue  in  the  grace  of  God.     Ibid.  13 — 43. 

And  when  they  (Paul  and  Barnabas)  had  preached  the  gospel  to  that  city, 
and  had  taught  many,  they  returned  again  to  Lystra,  and  to  Iconium,  and  to 
Antioch;  confirming  the  souls  of  the  disciples,  and  exhorting  them  to  continue 
in  the  faith:  for  that  through  many  tribulations  we  must  enter  into  the  king- 
dom of  God.     Ibid.  14—20,  21. 

Only  that  the  Holy  Ghost  in  every  city  witnesseth  to  me,  saying:  that 
chains  and  afflictions  wait  for  me  at  Jerusalem.  But  I  fear  none  of  these 
things:  neither  do  I  count  my  life  more  precious  than  myself,  so  that  I  may 
consummate  my  course,  and  the  ministry  of  the  word  which  I  have  received 
from  the  Lord  Jesus,  to  testify  the  gospel  of  the  grace  of  God.  Ibid.  20 — 23, 
24. 

See  therefore  the  goodness,  and  the  severity  of  God :  towards  them  indeed 
that  are  fallen,  the  severity:  but  towards  thee  the  goodness  of  God,  if  thou 
continue  in  goodness,  otherwise  thou  also  shalt  be  cut  off.     Rom.  11—22. 

Therefore,  my  beloved  brethren,  be  ye  steadfast,  and  unmoveable,  always 
abounding  in  the  work  of  the  Lord,  knowing  that  your  labour  is  not  in  vain, 
in  the  Lord.     1.  Cor.  15—58. 

That  we  may  not  now  be  children,  tossed  to  and  fro,  and  carried  about 
with  every  wind  of  doctrine,  in  the  wickedness  of  men,  in  craftiness  by  which 
they  lie  in  wait  to  deceive.     Ephes.  4 — 14. 

By  aU  prayer  and  supplication  ijraying  at  all  times  in  the  Spirit;  and  in 


628  PERSEVERANCE. 

the  same  watching  with  all  instance,  and  supplication  for  all  the  saints.  Ibid. 
6—18.     See  Ctoloss.  1—23;  Philip.  3—14,  and  4—1, 

But  you  brethren,  be  not  weary  in  well-doing.  2.  Thess.  3—13.  See  Ga- 
lat.  6-9. 

For  he  also  that  striveth  for  the  mastery,  is  not  crowned,  except  he  strive 
lawfully.     2.  Tim.  3—5.  See  1.  Thess.  1—3,  10,  and  4—1. 

For  we  are  made  partakers  of  Christ:  yet  so  if  we  hold  the  beginning  of 
his  substance  firm  unto  the  end.     Hebr.  3 — 14. 

And  we  desire  that  every  one  of  you  should  show  forth  the  same  careful- 
ness to  the  accomplishing  of  hope  unto  the  end:  that  you  become  not  slothful 
but  followers  of  them,  who  through  faith  and  patience  shall  inherit  the  prom- 
ises.    Ibid.  6—11,  12.     See  verse  15;  also  10—23,  and  12—7. 

Let  that  which  you  have  heard  from  the  beginning, abide  in  you:  If  what 
you  have  heard  from  the  beginning  shall  abide  in  you,  you  also  shall  abide  in 
the  Son,  and  in  the  Father.     Apocal.  2 — 26.     See  James.  1—4. 

Fear  none  of  those  things  which  thou  shalt  suffer.  Behold,  the  devil  shall 
cast  some  of  you  into  prison,  that  you  may  be  tried:  and  you  shall  have  tri- 
bulation ten  days.  Be  thou  faithful  until  death,  and  I  will  give  thee  the 
crown  of  Ufe.    Apocal.  2 — 10. 

Perseverance  in  Prayer  Commended. 

Elias  by  repeated  prayers  obtained  rain  from  God.     3.  Kings.  18 — 42,  45. 

In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  sought  Grod,  with  my  hands  lifted  up  to  him 
in  the  night:  and  I  was  not  deceived.     Psalm.  76—3. 

O  Lord  the  God  of  my  salvation:  I  have  cried  in  the  day,  and  in  the  night 
before  thee.     Psalm.  87 — 1. 

And  behold,  a  woman  of  Chanaan  who  came  out  of  those  parts,  crying 
out,  said  to  him:  Have  mercy  on  me,  O  Lord,  thou  Son  of  David:  my  daughter 
is  grievously  troubled  by  a  devil.  But  he  answered  her  not  a  word.  And  his 
disciples  came  and  besought  him,  saying:  Send  her  away,  for  she  crieth  after 
us.  And  he  answering,  said:  I  was  not  sent  but  to  the  sheep  that  are  lost  of 
the  house  of  Israel.  But  she  came  and  worshipped  him,  saying:  Lord,  help 
me.  But  he  answered,  and  said:  It  is  not  good  to  take  the  bread  of  the  chil- 
dren, and  to  cast  it  to  the  dogs.  And  she  said:  Yea,  Lord:  for  the  whelps 
also  eat  of  the  crumbs  that  fall  from  the  table  of  their  masters.  Then  Jesus 
answering,  said  to  her:  O  woman,  great  is  thy  faith:  belt  done  to  thee  as  thou 
wilt.  And  her  daughter  was  cured.  Matth.  15—22  to  28.  See  Mark.  7—25, 
and  following  verses;  also  John.  6 — 66,  and  Chapter  9. 

Yet,  if  he  shall  continue  knocking,  I  say  to  you,  tdthough  he  will  not 
rise  and  give  him  because  he  is  his  friend,  yet,  because  of  his  importunity,  he 
will  rise,  and  give  him  as  many  as  he  needeth.  And  I  say  to  you:  Ask,  and 
it  shall  be  given  you:  seek,  and  you  shall  find:  knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened 
to  you.  For  every  one  that  asketh,  receiveth:  and  he  that  seeketh,  findeth: 
and  to  him  that  knocketh,  it  shall  be  opened.  Luke.  11 — 8  to  10.  See  Matth. 
7—7. 

And  he  spoke  also  a  parable  to  them,that  we  ought  always  to  pray.and  not 
to  faint.     Luke.  18 — 1.     See  following  verses. 

And  he  (the  blind  man)  cried  out,  saying:  Jesus,  Son  of  David,  have  mer- 
cy on  me.  And  they  that  went  before  rebuked  him,  that  he  should  hold  hia 
peace.  But  he  cried  out  much  more:  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  on  me.  Ibid. 
18—38,  39. 


PETITION.  639 

But  the  end  of  all  approacheth.  Be  prudent,  therefore,  and  watch  in 
prayers.  1.  Peter.  4—7.  See  Acts.  1—14;  2—42:  Ephes.  6—18,  and  Coloss. 
4—2. 

Rejoicing  in  hope:  patient  in  tribulation;  instant  in  prayer.  Rom.  13 — 
13.     See  1.  Thess.  5—17. 

PERSON. 

Respect  of  Persons, 

{See  Respect.) 

PETITION. 

(See  also  Prayer,  and  Supplication.) 

The  Petitions  of  the  Faithful  are  Not  in  Vain. 

And  when  Moses  Ufted  up  his  hands,  Israel  overcame:  but  if  he  let  them 
down  a  little,  Amalec  overcame.     Exod.  17 — 11. 

And  Samuel  took  a  sucking  lamb,  and  offered  it  whole  for  a  holocaust  to 
the  Lord:  and  Samuel  cried  to  the  Lord  for  Israel:  and  the  Lord  heard  him. 
1.  Kings.  7—9. 

And  Elias  the  Thesbite  of  the  inhabitants  of  Galaad  said  to  Achab:  As 
the  Lord  liveth  the  God  of  Israel,  in  whose  sight  I  stand,  there  shall  not  be 
dew  nor  rain  these  years,  but  according  to  the  words  of  my  mouth.  3.  Kings. 
17—1.     See  James.  5—17. 

And  Elias  answering,  said  to  the  captain  of  fifty,  if  I  be  a  man  of  God, 
let  fire  come  down  from  heaven,  and  consume  thee,  and  thy  fifty.  And  there 
came  down  fire  from  heaven,  and  consumed  him,and  the  fifty  that  were  with 
him.  4.  Kings.  1 — 10.  See  verse  12;  also  4 — 32;  Chapter  19,  and  Isa.  Chap- 
ter 37. 

And  after  the  Lord  had  spoken  these  words  to  Job,  he  said  to  Eliphaz  the 
Themanite:  My  wrath  is  kindled  against  thee,  and  against  thy  two  friends, 
because  you  have  not  spoken  the  thing  that  is  right  before  me,  as  my  servant 
Job  hath.  Take  unto  you  therefore  seven  oxen,  and  seven  rams,  and  go  to 
my  servant  Job,  and  offer  for  yourselves  a  holocaust:  and  my  servant  Job 
shall  pray  for  you:  his  face  I  will  accept,  that  folly  be  not  imputed  to  you. 
Job.  42—7,  8. 

I  have  cried  to  the  Lord  with  my  voice :  and  he  hath  heard  me  from  his 
holy  liill.     Psalm.  3—5. 

When  I  called  upon  him,  the  God  of  my  justice  heard  me;  when  I  was  in 
distress,thou  hast  enlarged  me.  *  *  Know  ye  also  that  the  Lord  hath  made 
his  holy  one  wonderful:  the  Lord  will  hear  me  when  I  shall  cry  unto  him. 
Psalm.  4 — 2  and  4. 

The  Lord  hath  heard  the  desire  of  the  poor:  thy  ear  hath  heard  the  prep- 
aration of  their  heart.     Psalm.  10—17,  according  to  Hebrews. 

In  my  affliction  I  called  upon  the  Lord,  and  I  cried  to  my  God:  and  he 
heard  my  voice  from  his  holy  temple:  and  my  cry  before  him  came  into  his 
ears.     Psalm.  17—7.     See  2.  Kings.  22—7. 

Let  all  the  seed  of  Israel  fear  him:  because  he  hath  not  slighted  nor  de- 

40 


630  PETITION. 

spised  the  supplication  of  the  poor  man.     Neither  hath  he  turned  away  his 
face  from  me:  and  when  I  cried  to  him  he  heard  me.     Psalm.  21 — 25. 

0  Lord  my  God,  I  have  cried  to  thee,  and  thou  hast  healed  me.  Psalm. 
29—3. 

Tlierefore  thou  hast  heard  the  voice  of  my  prayer,  when  I  cried  to  thee. 
Psalm.  30—23.     See  Psalm.  33—5  and  18. 

For  in  thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  hoped:  thou  wilt  hear  me,  O  Lord  my  God. 
Psalm.  37—16. 

With  expectation  I  have  waited  for  the  Lord;  and  he  was  atttentive  to 
me.  And  he  heard  my  i>rayers,  and  brought  me  out  of  the  pit  of  misery  and 
the  mire  of  dregs.  And  he  set  my  feet  upon  a  rock,  and  directed  my  steps. 
Psalm.  39—2,  3. 

For  the  Lord  hath  heard  the  poor,  and  hath  not  despised  his  prisoners. 
Psalm.  68—34. 

But  I  have  cried  to  God:  and  the  Lord  will  save  me.  Evening  and 
morning,  and  at  noon  I  will  speak  and  declare:  and  he  shall  hear  my  voice. 
Psalm.  54—17,  18. 

1  cried  to  the  Lord  with  my  voice:  to  God  with  my  voice;  and  he  gave 
ear  to  me.  In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  sought  God,  with  my  hands  lifted  up 
to  him  in  the  night:  and  I  was  not  deceived.     Psalm.  76—2,  3. 

Give  ear,  O  Lord,  to  my  prayer:  and  attend  to  the  voice  of  my  petition. 
I  have  called  upon  thee  in  the  day  of  my  trouble;  because  thou  hast  heard 
me.     Psalm.  85—6,  7. 

Because  he  hoped  in  me,  I  wiU  deliver  him:  I  will  protect  him,  because 
he  hath  known  my  name.  He  shall  cry  to  me,  and  I  will  hear  him:  I  am 
with  him  in  tribulation:  I  will  deliver  him,  and  I  will  glorify  him.  I  will 
flu  him  with  length  of  days:  and  I  will  show  him  my  salvation.  Psalm. 
90—14  to  16. 

Moses  and  Aaron  among  his  priests:  and  Samuel  among  them  that  call 
upon  his  name.  They  called  upon  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  them:  he  spoke  to 
them  in  the  pillar  of  the  cloud.     Psalm.  98—6,  7. 

He  hath  regard  to  the  prayer  of  the  humble:  and  he  hath  not  despised 
their  petition.    Psalm.  101 — 18. 

In  my  trouble  I  called  upon  the  Lord:  and  the  Lord  heard  me,  and  en- 
larged me.     Psalm.  117 — 5. 

In  my  trouble  I  cried  to  the  Lord;  and  he  heard  me.     Psalm.  119—1. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  him;  to  all  that  call  upon 
him  in  truth.  He  will  do  the  will  of  them  that  fear  him:  and  he  will  hear 
their  prayer,  and  save  them.     Psalm.  144—18,  19. 

The  Lord  is  far  from  the  wicked:  and  he  will  hear  the  prayers  of  the  just. 
Prov.  15—29. 

For  the  people  of  Sion  shall  dwell  in  Jerusalem:  weeping  thou  shalt  not 
weep,  he  will  surely  have  pity  on  thee:  at  the  voice  of  thy  cry,  as  soon  as  he 
shall  hear,  he  will  answer  thee.  Isa.  30—19.  See  37—21.  and  4.  Kings. 
20—5,  6. 

And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  Isaias.  saying:  Go  and  say  to  Ezechias: 
Thus  saiththe  Lord,  the  God  of  David  thy  father:  I  have  heard  thy  prayer, 
and  I  have  seen  thy  tears:  behold,  I  will  add  to  thy  days  fifteen  years:  and  I 
will  deUverthee  and  this  city  out  of  the  hand  of  the  king  of  the  Assyrians: 
and  I  will  protect  it.     Isa.  38 — 4  to  6.     See  4.  Kings.  19 — 20. 

Then  shalt  thou  call,  and  the  Lord  shall  hear:  thou  shalt  cry,  and  he  shall 


PETITION.  681 

say:  Here  1  am.  If  thou  wilt  take  away  the  chain  out  of  the  midst  of  thee, 
and  cease  to  stretch  out  the  finger,  and  to  speak  that  which  profiteth  not.  Isa. 
58—9.     See  49—8,  and  2.  Cor.  6—2. 

My  elect  shall  not  labour  in  vain,  nor  bring  forth  in  trouble:  for  they  are 
the  seed  of  the  blessed  of  the  Lord,  and  their  posterity  with  them.  And  it 
shall  come  to  pass,  that  before  they  call,  I  will  hear:  as  they  are  yet  speaking, 
I  will  hear.     Isa.  65—23,  24. 

And  you  shall  call  upon  me,  and  you  shall  go:  and  you  shall  pray  to  me, 
and  I  will  hear  you.  You  shall  seek  me  and  shall  find  me,  when  you  shall 
seek  me  with  all  your  heart.     Jerem.  29 — 12,  13. 

Cry  to  me,  and  I  will  hear  thee:  and  I  will  shew  thee  great  things,  and 
sure  things  which  thou  knowest  not.     Ibid.  33 — 3. 

For  every  one  that  asketh,  receiveth:  and  he  that  seeketh,  findeth:  and  to 
him  that  knocketh,  it  shall  be  opened.  Matth.  7—8.  See  Mark.  11 — 24;  Luke. 
11—10,  and  John.  16—23,  24. 

Again  I  say  to  you,  that  if  two  of  j^ou  shall  agree  upon  earth,  concerning 
any  thing  whatsoever  they  shall  ask,  it  shall  be  done  for  them  by  my  Father 
who  is  in  heaven.     Matth.  18 — 19. 

And  all  things  whatsoever  you  shall  ask  in  prayer,  believing,  you  shall 
receive.     Ibid.  21 — 22. 

And  whatsoever  you  shall  ask  the  Father  in  my  name,tliat  will  I  do:  that 
the  Father  may  be  glorified  in  the  Son.  If  you  shall  ask  me  any  thing  in  my 
name,  that  I  will  do.    John.  14 — 13,  14. 

If  you  remain  in  me,  and  my  words  remain  in  you;  you  shall  ask  what- 
ever you  will,  and  it  shall  be  done  to  you.     Ibid.  15 — 7. 

And  when  they  had  prayed,  the  place  was  shaken  wherein  they  were  as- 
sembled: and  they  were  all  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost:  and  they  spoke  the 
word  of  God  with  confidence.     Acts.  4 — 31. 

And  at  midnight  Paul  and  Silas  praying, praised  God:  and  they  who  were 
in  prison  heard  them.  And  suddenly  tliere  was  a  great  earthquake,  so  that 
the  foundations  of  the  prison  were  shaken.  And  immediately  all  the  doors 
were  opened:  and  every  one's  bands  were  loosed.     Ibid.  16 — 25,  26. 

But  if  any  of  you  want  wisdom,  let  him  ask  of  God,  who  giveth  to  all 
abundantly,  and  upbraideth  not:  and  it  shall  be  given  him.  But  let  him  ask 
in  faith,  nothing  wavering:  for  he  that  wavereth  is  like  a  wave  of  the  sea, 
that  is  moved  and  carried  about  by  the  wind.     James.  1 — 5,  6. 

Because  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  just,  and  his  ears  unto  their 
prayers:  but  the  countenance  of  the  Lord  against  them  that  do  evil  things. 
1.  Peter.  3—12. 

Dearly  beloved,  if  our  heart  do  not  reprehend  us,  we  have  confidence  to- 
wards God:  and  whatsoever  we  shall  ask  we  shall  receive  of  him:  because 
we  keep  his  commandments, and  do  those  things  that  are  pleasing  in  his  sight. 
1.  John.  3—21,  22.     See  5—14,  15. 

Petitions  should  be  Just. 
Examples. 

And  being  very  thirsty,  he  (Samson)  cried  to  the  Lord,  and  said:  Thou  hast 
given  this  very  great  deliverance  and  victory  into  the  hand  of  thy  servant: 
and  behold,  I  die  for  thirst,  and  shall  fall  into  the  hands  of  the  uncircumcised. 


632  PHYSICIAN. 

Then  the  Lord  opened  a  great  tooth  in  the  jaw  of  the  ass,  and  waters  issued 
out  of  it.  And  when  he  had  drank  them  he  refreshed  his  spirit,and  recovered 
his  strength.    Judges.  15 — 18,  19. 

As  Anna  had  her  heart  full  of  grief,  she  praj-ed  to  the  Lord,  shedding 
many  tears,  and  she  made  avow,  saying:  O  Lord  of  hosts,  if  thou  wilt  look 
down,  and  wilt  be  mindful  of  me,  and  not  forget  thy  handmaid,  and  wilt  give 
to  thy  servant  a  man-child;  I  will  give  him  to  the  Lord  all  the  days  of  his  life; 
and  no  razor  shall  come  upon  his  head.  1.  Kings.  1 — 10,11.  See  whole  Chap- 
ter; also  Luke.  1 — 13. 

Give  therefore  to  thy  servant  an  understanding  heart,  to  judge  thy  peo- 
ple, and  discern  between  good  and  evil.  For  who  shall  be  able  to  judge  this 
people  thy  people  which  is  so  numerous.  And  the  word  was  pleasing  to  the 
Lord  that  Solomon  had  asked  such  a  thing.  And  the  Lord  said  Solomon:  Be- 
cause thou  hast  asked  this  thing,  and  hast  not  asked  for  thyself  long  life  nor 
riches,  nor  the  lives  of  th,y  enemies,  but  hast  asked  for  thyself  wisdom  to  dis- 
cern judgment,  behold,  I  have  done  for  thee  according  to  thy  words,  and 
have  given  thee  a  wise  and  understanding  heart;  insomuch  that  there  hath 
been  no  one  like  thee  before  thee,  nor  shall  arise  after  thee.  3.  Kings.  3 — 9 
to  12.  See  2.  Paral.  1 — 10,  and  following  verses;  also  Wisdom.  9 — i  and  10, 
and  4.  Kings    2  -9  to  15. 

Examples  of  Unjust  Petitions. 

And  all  the  men  of  Jabes  said  to  Naas:  Make  a  covenant  with  us,  and  we 
will  serve  thee.  And  Naas  the  Ammonite  answered  them;  On  this  condition 
will  I  make  a  covenant  with  you,  that  t  may  pluck  out  all  your  right  eyes, 
and  make  you  a  reproach  in  all  Israel.     1.  Kings.  11 — 1,  2. 

And  he  {Adonias)  said:  I  pray  thee  (Bef/isabee)  speak  to  king  Solomon  (for 
he  cannot  deny  thee  any  thing)  to  give  me  Abisag  the  Sunaraitess  to  wife. 
3.  Kings.  2—17. 

Then  came  to  him  the  mother  of  the  sons  of  Zebedee  with  her  sons,  wor- 
shipping, and  desiring  something  of  him.  And  he  said  to  her:  What  wilt 
thou?  She  saith  to  him;  Say  that  these  my  two  sons  may  sit,  the  one  on  thy 
right  hand,  and  the  other  on  thy  left,  in  thy  kingdom.  Matth.  20—20,  21. 
See  Mark.  10—37. 

And  she  {the  daughter  of  Herodias)ca,me  in  immediately  with  haste  to  the 
king;  and  asked,  saying:  I  will  that  forthwith  thou  give  me  in  a  dish  the  head 
of  John  the  Baptist.     Msirk.  6—25.    See  Matth.  14—8. 

PHYSICLA.N. 
Spirittuxi  Physician. 

The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  is  upon  me,  because  the  Lord  hath  anointed  me:  he 
hath  sent  me  to  preach  to  the  meek,to  heal  the  contrite  of  heart.and  to  preach 
a  release  to  the  captives,  and  deliverance  to  them  that  are  shut  up.  Isa  61—1. 
See  following  verses;  also  Luke.  4 — 18. 

They  that  are  in  health  need  not  a  physician,  but  they  that  are  sick. 
Matth.  9—12. 

And  he  said  to  them:  Doubtless  you  will  say  to  me  this  similitude:  Phy- 


PILGEIM.  633 

sician,heal  thyself:  as  great  things  as  we  have  heard  done  in  Capharnaum,do 
also  here  in  thy  own  country.     Luke.  4 — 23. 

They  who  are  in  health  need  not  the  physician:  but  they  that  are  sick:  I 
came  not  to  call  the  just,  but  sinners  to  penance.  Ibid.  5—31,  32.  See  10—30, 
and  following  verses. 

Corporal  Physician. 

(See  also  Sickness.) 

A  long  sickness  is  troublesome  to  the  physician.  The  physician  cutteth 
off  a  short  sickness.     Eccli.  10 — 11,  12. 

Honour  the  physician  for  the  need  thou  hast  of  him;  for  the  most  high 
hath  created  him.  For  all  healmg  is  from  God:  and  he  shall  receive  gifts 
of  the  king.  The  skill  of  the  physician  shall  lift  up  his  head:  and  in  the  sight 
of  great  men  he  shall  be  praised.  The  most  High  hath  created  medicines  out 
of  the  earth:  and  a  wise  man  will  not  abhor  them.  Was  not  bitter  water 
made  sweet  with  wood  ?  Tlie  virtue  of  these  things  is  come  to  the  knowledge 
of  men:  and  the  most  high  hath  given  knowledge  to  men,  that  he  may  be 
honoured  in  his  wonders.  By  these  he  shall  cure,  and  shall  allay  their  pains: 
and  of  these  the  apothecary  shall  make  sweet  confections,  and  shall  make  up 
ointments  of  health:  and  of  his  works  there  shall  be  no  end.  *  *  Give  a 
sweet  savour,  and  a  memorial  of  fine  flour;  and  make  a  fat  offering,  and  then 
give  place  to  the  physician.  For  the  Lord  created  him:  and  let  him  not  de- 
part from  thee,  for  his  works  are  necessary.  For  there  is  a  time  when  thou 
must  fall  into  their  hands:  and  they  shall  beseech  the  Lord,  that  he  would 
prosper  what  they  give  for  ease  and  remedy,  for  their  conversation.  Ibid. 
38—1  to  7  and  11  to  14. 

PIETY.    . 

(See  Adoration.) 

Piety  of  Women. 

(See  Woman.) 

PILGEIM. 

We  are  Pilgrims  and  Strangers  in  this  World. 

And  it  was  said  unto  him  (Ahram):  Know  thou  beforehand  that  thy  seed 
shall  be  a  stranger  in  a  land  not  their  own,  and  they  shall  bring  them  under 
bondage,  and  afflict  them  four  hundred  years.     Gen.  15—13.  See  Acts.  7 — 6. 

Abraham  said  to  the  men  of  Heth:  I  am  a  stranger  and  sojourner  among 
you:  give  me  the  right  of  a  burying  place  with  you,  that  I  may  bury  my 
dead.     Gen.  23 — 4. 

And  being  asked  by  him  (Pharao):  How  many  are  the  days  of  the  years 
of  thy  life?  He  (Jacob)  answered:  The  days  of  my  pilgrimage  are  a  hundred 
and  thirty  years,  few,  and  evil,  and  they  are  not  come  up  to  the  days  of  the 
pilgrimage  of  my  fathers.     Ibid.  47—8,  9. 


634  PLEASURE. 

For  we  are  sojourners  before  thee,  and  strangers,  as  were  all  our  fathers. 
Our  days  upon  earth  are  as  a  shadow;  and  there  is  no  stay.    1.  Paral.  29 — 15. 

I  am  a  sojourner  on  the  earth:  hide  not  thy  commandments  from  me. 
Psalm.  118—19. 

Therefore,  having  always  confidence,  knowing  that,  while  we  are  in  the 
body,  we  are  absent  from  the  Lord.     2.  Cor.  5 — 6. 

But  ovu"  conversation  is  in  heaven:  from  whence  also  we  wait  for  the 
Saviour,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Philip.  3 — 20. 

All  these  died  according  to  faith,  not  having  received  the  promises,  but 
beholding  them  afar  off,  and  saluting  them,^and  confessing,  that  they  are 
pilgrims  and  strangers  on  the  earth.     Hebr.  11 — 13. 

Dearly  beloved,  I  beseech  you,  as  strangers  and  pilgrims,  to  refrain  your- 
selves from  carnal  desires,  which  war  against  the  soul.     1.  Peter.  2 — 11. 

PILGRIMAGE. 
Pilgrimages,  Undertaken  from  ReligiotLS  Motives,  are  Useful. 

Three  times  a  in  year  shall  all  thy  males  appear  before  the  Lord  thy  God 
in  the  place  which  he  shall  choose:  in  the  feast  of  unleavened  bread,in  the  feaat 
of  weeks,  and  in  the  feast  of  tabernacles.  No  one  shall  appear  with  his  hands 
empty  before  the  Lord.  Deut.  16—16.  See  Exod.  23—17,  and  34—23.  Tliis 
command  was  rigorously  observed  by  Elcana  and  Anna,  his  wife.  See  1.  Kings. 
1 — 3.  Christ  also,  in  obedience  to  it,  went  with  Mary  and  Joseph,  to  adore  in 
Jerusalem.    See  Luke.  2 — 42. 

Moreover  also  the  stranger,  who  is  not  of  thy  people  Israel,  when  he  shall 
come  out  of  a  far  country  for  thy  name's  sake,  (for  they  shall  hear  every 
where  of  thy  great  name  and  thy  mighty  hand,  and  thy  stretched-out  arm) 
so  when  he  shall  come  and  shall  pray  in  this  place,  then  hear  thou  in  heaven 
and  in  the  firmament  of  thy  dwelling-place;  and  do  all  those  things,  for  which 
that  stranger  shall  call  upon  thee:  that  all  the  people  of  the  earth  may  learn 
to  fear  thy  name,  as  do  thy  people  Israel;  and  may  prove  that  thy  name  is 
called  upon  on  this  house,  which  I  have  built.     3.  Kings.  8 — 41  to  43. 

And  Eliseus  sent  a  messenger  to  him  (Naaman),  saying:  Go,  and  wash 
seven  times  in  the  Jordan:  and  thy  flesh  shall  recover  health;  and  thou  shalt 
be  clean.  *  *  Then  he  went  down,  and  washed  in  the  Jordan  seven  times, 
according  to  the  word  of  the  man  of  God:  and  his  flesh  was  restored,  like  the 
flesh  of  a  little  child;  and  he  was  made  clean.    4.  Kings.  5—10  and  14. 

PLAGUE. 

Plagues  of  Egypt. 

{See  Egyptian  Plagues.) 

PLEASURE. 

Carnal  Pleasures. 

{See  Concupiscence.) 


PLEDGE.  63& 

Tlie  Holy  Ghost,  the  Pledge  of  our  Salvation. 

{See  Salvation.) 

POLITICAL  ORDER. 

{See  Order.) 

POOR. 

{See  also  Poverty.) 

The  Righteous  Poor. 

Better  is  the  poor  man,  that  walketh  in  his  simplicity,  than  a  rich  man 
that  is  perverse  in  his  lips,  and  unwise.  *  *  A  needy  man  is  merciful:  and 
better  is  the  poor  than  the  lying  man.     Prov.  19 — 1  and  22. 

The  poor  man  is  glorified  by  his  discipline  and  fear:  and  there  is  a  man 
that  is  honoured  for  his  wealth.     EccU.  10 — 33. 

Better  is  the  poor  man  walking  in  his  simplicity,  than  the  rich  in  crooked 
ways.     Prov.  28 — 6. 

Remember  poverty  in  the  time  of  abundance,  and  the  necessities  of  pov- 
erty in  the  day  of  riches.     Eccli.  18 — 25. 

I  know  thy  tribulation  and  thy  poverty:  but  thou  art  rich,  Apocal.  2 — 9. 

The  Righteous  Poor  are  Content  with  the  Necessaries  of  Life. 

Fear  not,  my  son:  we  lead  indeed  a  poor  life;  but  we  shall  have  many 
good  things  if  we  fear  God,  and  depart  from  all  sin,  and  do  that  which  is 
good.     Tob.  4—23. 

The  poor  shall  eat  and  shall  be  filled;  and  they  shall  praise  the  Lord  that 
seek  him:  their  hearts  shall  live  for  ever  and  ever.     Psalm.  21 — 27. 

Better  is  a  little  to  the  just,  than  the  great  riches  of  the  wicked.  Psalm. 
36—16. 

Better  is  the  poor  man  that  provideth  for  himself,  than  he  that  is  glorious 
and  wanteth  bread.     Prov.  12—9.     See  Eccli.  10—30. 

One  is  as  it  were  rich,  when  he  hath  nothing:  and  another  is  as  it  were 
poor,  where  he  hath  great  riches.    Prov.  13 — ^7. 

Better  is  a  little  with  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  than  great  treasures  without 
content.     Ibid.  15 — 16.     See  Eccles.  4 — 6 

Better  is  a  little  with  justice,  than  great  revenues  with  iniquity.  Prov. 
16—8. 

Two  things  I  have  asked  of  thee;  deny  them  not  to  me  before  I  die.  Re- 
move far  from  me  vam'ty  and  lying  words.  Give  me  neither  beggary,  nor 
riches:  give  me  only  the  necessaries  of  life:  lest  perhaps  being  filled,  I  should 
be  tempted  to  deny,  and  say:  Wlio  is  the  Lord  ?  or  being  compelled  by  pov- 
erty, I  should  steal,  and  forswear  the  name  of  my  God.     Ibid.  30 — 7  to  9. 

Better  is  a|child  that  is  poor  and  wise,  than  a  king  that  is  old  and  foolish, 
who  knoweth  not  to  foresee  for  hereafter.  Because  out  of  prison  and  chains 
sometimes  a  man  cometh  forth  to  a  kingdom:  'and  another  born  king  is  con- 
sumed with  poverty.     -Eccles.  4 — 13,  14. 


636  POOR. 

The  chief  thmg  for  man's  life  is  water  and  bread,  and  clothing,  and  a 
house  to  cover  shame.  Better  is  the  poor  man's  fare  under  a  roof  of  boards, 
than  sumptuous  cheer  abroad  in  another  man's  house.  Be  contented  with  Ut- 
tle  instead  of  much;  and  thou  shalt  not  hear  the  reproach  of  going  abroad. 
EccU.  29— 27  to  29. 

The  principal  things  necessary  for  the  life  of  men,  are  water,  fire,  and 
iron,  salt,  milk,  and  bread  of  flour,  and  honey,  and  the  cluster  of  the  grape, 
and  oil,  and  clothing.     Ibid.  39—31. 

The  life  of  a  labourer  that  is  content  with  what  he  hath,  shall  be  sweet; 
and  in  it  thou  shalt  find  a  treasure.     Ibid.  40—18. 

And  the  disciples  every  man  according  to  his  abiUty,  resolved  to  send  re- 
lief to  the  brethren  who  dwelt  in  Judea.     Acts.  11—29. 

For  we  brought  nothing  into  this  world;  and  certainly  we  can  carry  noth- 
ing out.  But  having  food,  and  wherewith  to  be  covered,  with  these  we  are 
content.     1.  Tim.  6—7,  8.     See  Job.  1—21;  Prov.  27—27,  and  Eccles.  5—14. 

The  Righteous  Poor  Supported  by  the  Good. 

And  there  shall  be  no  poor  nor  beggar  among  you:  that  the  Lord  thy 
God  may  bless  thee  in  the  land  which  he  will  give  thee  in  possession.  *  * 
If  one  of  thy  brethren  that  dwelleth  within  the  gates  of  thy  city  in  the  land 
which  thy  Lord  thy  God  will  give  thee,  come  to  poverty;  thou  shalt  not  hard- 
en thy  heart,  nor  close  thy  hand,  but  shalt  open  it  to  the  poor  man:  thou 
shalt  lend  him,  that  which  thou  perceivest  he  hath  need  of.  Beware  lest  per- 
haps a  wicked  thought  steal  in  upon  thee,  and  thou  say  in  thy  heart:  The 
seventh  year  of  remission  draweth  nigh;  and  thou  turn  away  thy  eyes  from 
thy  poor  brother,  denying  to  lend  him  that  which  he  asketh:  lest  he  cry 
against  thee  to  the  Lord,  and  it  become  a  sin  unto  thee.  But  thou  shalt  give 
to  him:  neither  shalt  thou  do  any  thing  craftily  in  relieving  his  necessities; 
that  the  Lord  thy  God  may  bless  thee  at  all  times,  and  in  all  things  to  which 
thou  shalt  put  thy  hand.  There  will  not  be  wanting  poor  in  the  land  of  thy 
habitation:  therefore  I  command  thee  to  open  thy  hand  to  thy  needy  and 
poor  brother,  that  liveth  in  the  land.     Deut.  15 — 4  and  7  to  11. 

And  he  helped  the  poor  out  of  poverty;  and  made  him  families  like  a 
flock  of  aheep.    Psahn.  106 — 41.    See  verse  9. 

The  just  taketh  notice  of  the  cause  of  the  poor:  the  wicked  is  void  of 
knowledge.     Prov.  29 — 7. 

Make  thyself  affable  to  the  congregation  of  the  poor.    Eccli.  4 — 7. 

Now  concerning  the  collections  that  are  made  for  the  saints,  as  I  have 
given  order  to  the  churches  of  Galatia,  so  do  you  also.  On  the  first  day  of  the 
week  let  every  one  of  you  put  apart  with  himself,  laying  up  what  it  shall 
well  please  him;  that  when  I  come,  the  gatherings  be  not  then  to  be  made. 
And  when  I  shall  be  with  you,  whomsoever  you  shall  approve  by  letters, 
those  will  I  send  to  carry  your  bounty  to  Jerusalem.     1.  Cor.  16 — 1  to  3. 

Now  we  make  known  to  you,  brethren,  the  grace  of  God,  that  hath  been 
given  in  the  churches  of  Macedonia:  that  in  much  experience  of  tribulation 
they  have  had  abundance  of  joy:  and  their  very  deep  poverty  hath  abounded 
unto  the  riches  of  their  simpUcity.  *  *  For  if  the  will  be  forward,  it  is  ac- 
cepted according  to  that  which  it  hath,  not  according  to  that  which  it  hath 
not.  For  I  mean  not  that  others  should  be  eased,  and  you  burdenefl :  but  by 
an  equality.    In  this  present  time  let  your  abundance  supply  their  want:  that 


POOR.  637 

their  abundance  also  may  supply  your  want,  that  there  may  be  an  equality, 
as  it  is  written:  He  that  had  much,  had  nothing  over:  and  he  that  had  lit- 
tle, had  no  want.     2.  Cor.  8 — 1,  2,  and  12  to  15. 

Only  that  we  should  be  mindful  of  the  poor;  which  same  thing  also  I  was 
careful  to  do.     Galat.  2 — 10. 

TJie  Righteous  Poor  Rewarded  by  God. 

Rejoice  ye  before  him,  who  is  the  father  of  orphans,  and  the  judge  of 
widows.  *  *  In  thy  sweetness,  O  God,  thou  hast  provided  for  the  poor. 
Psalm.  67—5,  6,  11. 

There  is  an  ungodly  man  that  laboureth,  and  maketh  haste,  and  is  in  sor- 
row, and  is  so  much  the  more  in  want.  Again,  there  is  an  unactive  man  that 
wanteth  help,  is  very  weak  in  ability,  and  full  of  poverty:  yet  the  eye  of  God 
hath  looked  upon  him  for  good,  and  hath  lifted  him  up  from  his  low  estate, 
and  hath  exalted  his  head;  and  many  have  wondered  at  him,  and  have  glori- 
fied God.  Good  things  and  evil,  life  and  death,  poverty  and  riches  are  from 
God.  *  *  For  it  is  easy  in  the  eyes  of  God  on  a  sudden  to  make  the  poor 
man  rich.  The  blessing  of  God  maketh  haste  to  reward  the  just:  and  in  a 
swift  hour  his  blessing  beareth  fruit.  Eccli.  11—11  to  14,  and  23,  24.  See  Job. 
42—10. 

And  the  first-born  of  the  poor  shall  be  fed,  and  the  poor  shall  rest  with  con- 
fidence: and  I  will  make  thy  root  perish  with  famine,  and  I  will  kill  thy  rem- 
nant. *  *  And  what  shall  be  answered  to  the  messengers  of  the  nations  ? 
That  the  Lord  hath  founded  Sion,  and  the  poor  of  his  people  shall  hope  in  him. 
Isa.  14—30  and  32. 

And  the  meek  shall  increase  their  joy  in  the  Lord;  and  the  poor  men  shall 
rejoice  in  the  holy  One  of  Israel.     Ibid.  29 — 19. 

Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit:  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Matth. 
5-3.     See  Luke.  6—20. 

If  thou  wilt  be  perfect,  go,  sell  what  thou  hast,  and  give  to  the  poor;  and 
thou  shalt  have  treasure  in  heaven:  and  come,  follow  me.  Matth.  19 — 21. 
See  Mark.  10-^1,  and  Luke.  18—22. 

And  every  one  that  hath  left  house,  or  brethren,  or  sisters,  or  father,  or 
mother,  or  wife,  or  children,  or  lands  for  my  name's  sake,  shall  receive  a 
hundred-fold,  and  shall  possess  life  everlasting.     Matth.  19—29. 

Amen  I  say  to  you,  there  is  no  man  who  hath  left  house  or  brethren,  or 
sisters,  or  father,  or  mother,  or  children,  or  lands,  for  my  sake  and  for  the 
gospel,  who  shall  not  receive  a  hundred  times  as  much,  now  in  this  time; 
houses,  and  brethren,  and  sisters,  and  mothers,  and  children, and  lands,  with 
persecutions;  and  in  the  world  to  come  life  everlasting.     Mark.  10 — 29,  30. 

And  it  came  to  pass  that  the  beggar  died,  and  he  was  carried  by  the  An- 
gels into  Abraliam's  bosom.  And  the  rich  man  also  died: and  he  was  buried 
in  hell.     Luke.  16—22. 

Amen  I  say  to  you,  there  is  no  man  that  hath  left  house,   or  parents,  or 
brethren,  or  wife,  or  children,   for  the   kingdom  of  God's  sake,  who  shall 
not  receive  much  more  in  this  present  time,  and  in  the  world  to  come,  life 
■  everlasting.     Ibid.  18—29,  30. 

Hearken,  my  dearest  brethren :  hath  not  God  chosen  the  poor  of  this 
world,  rich  in  faith,  and  heirs  of  the  kingdom  which  God  hath  promised  to 
them  that  love  him?    James.  2 — 5. 


638  POOR. 

The  Wrongs  of  the  Righteous  Poor  are  Avetiged. 

You  shall  not  hurt  a  widow  or  an  orphan.  If  you  hurt  them,  they  will 
cry  out  to  me,  and  I  will  hear  their  cry:  and  my  rage  shall  be  enkindled; 
and  I  will  strike  you  with  the  sword;  and  your  wives  shall  be  widows,  and 
your  children  fatherless.  If  thou  lend  money  to  any  of  my  people  that  is 
poor,  that  dwelleth  with  thee,  thou  shalt  not  be  bard  upon  them  as  an  extor- 
tioner: nor  oppress  them  with  usuries.     Exod.  22 — 22  to  25. 

And  the  poor  people  thou  wilt  save:  and  with  thy  eyes  thou  wilt  humble 
the  haughty.     2.  Kings.  22—28.     See  Psalm.  17—28. 

But  he  shall  save  the  needy  from  the  sword  of  their  mouth,  and  the  poor 
from  the  hand  of  the  violent.  And  to  the  needy  there  shall  be  hope,  but  in- 
iquity shall  draw  in  her  mouth.     Job.  5—15,  16. 

He  shall  deliver  the  poor  out  of  his  distress,  and  shall  open  his  ear  in  af- 
fliction.    Ibid.  36—15. 

Kor  the  poor  man  shall  not  be  forgotten  to  the  end:  the  patience  of  the 
poor  shall  not  perish  for  ever.     Psalm.  9 — 19. 

To  thee  is  the  poor  man  left:  thou  wilt  be  a  helper  to  the  orphan.  Psalm. 
10,  according  to  the  Hebrews,  verse  14.  See  also  verses  17  and  18. 

By  reason  of  the  misery  of  the  needy,  and  the  groans  of  the  poor,  now 
will  I  arise  saith  the  Lord.  I  wiU  set  him  in  safety;  I  will  deal  confidently 
in  his  regard.     Psalm.  11—6. 

My  eyes  are  ever  towards  the  Lord:  for  he  shall  pluck  my  feet  out  of  the 
snare.  Look  thou  upon  me;  and  havp  mercy  on  me;  for  I  am  alone  and 
poor.     Psalm.  24—15,  16. 

I  know  that  the  Lord  will  do  justice  to  the  needy,  and  will  revenge  the 
poor.     Psalm.  139—13. 

He  that  oppresseth  the  poor,  upbraideth  his  maker:  but  he  that  hath  pity 
on  the  poor,  honoureth  him.     Prov.  14 — 31,  33. 

He  that  despiseth  the  poor,  reproacheth  his  maker:  and  he  that  rejoiceth 
at  another  man's  ruin,  shall  not  be  unpunished.     Ibid.  17 — 5. 

The  rich  and  poor  have  met  one  another:  the  Lord  is  the  maker  of  them 
both.  *  *  Do  no  violence  to  the  poor,  because  he  is  poor;  and  do  not  op- 
press the  needy  in  the  gate:  because  the  Lord  will  judge  his  cause:  and  will 
afflict  them  that  have  afflicted  his  soul.  Ibid.  22—2,  and  22,  23.  See  23—10,  11. 

He  that  giveth  to  the  poor,  shall  not  want:  he  that  despiseth  his  entreaty, 
shall  suffer  indigence.     Ibid.  28—27. 

The  prayer  out  of  the  mouth  of  the  poor  shall  reach  the  ears  of  Ood;  and 
judgment  shall  come  for  him  speedily.     Eccli.  21—6. 

He  that  offereth  sacrifice  of  the  goods  of  the  poor,  is  as  one  that  sacri- 
ficeth  the  son  in  the  presence  of  his  father.  The  bread  of  the  needy  is  the 
life  of  the  poor:  he  that  defraudeth  them  thereof,  is  a  man  of  blood.  He 
that  taketh  away  the  bread  gotton  by  sweat, is  like  him  that  killeth  his  neigh- 
bour. He  that  sheddeth  blood,  and  he  that  defraudeth  the  labourer  of  his 
hire,  are  brothers.     Ibid.  84—24  to  27. 

The  Lord  will  not  accept  any  person  against  a  poor  man:  and  he  will 
hear  the  prayer  of  hira  that  is  wronged.  He  will  not  despise  the  prayers  of 
the  fatherless;  nor  the  widow,  when  she  poureth  out  her  complaint.  Do  not 
the  widow's  tears  run  down  the  cheek,  and  her  cry  against  him  that  causeth 
them  to  fall  ?  For  from  the  cheek  they  go  up  even  to  heaven:  and  tlie  Lord 
that  heareth  will  not  be  delighted  with  them.    Ibid.  35 — 16  to  19. 


POOR.  68» 

Because  thou  hast  been  a  strength  to  the  poor,  a  strength  to  the  needy  in 
his  distress;  a  refuge  from  the  whirlwind,  a  shadow  from  the  heat.  Isa. 
25—4. 

The  needy  and  the  poor  seek  for  waters,  and  there  are  none;  their  tongue 
hath  been  dry  with  thirst.  I  the  Lord  will  hear  them:  I  the  God  of  Israel 
will  not  forsake  them.     Ibid.  41 — 17. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord:  For  three  crimes  of  Israel,  and  for  four  I  will  not 
convert  him:  because  he  hath  sold  the  just  man  for  silver,  and  the  poor  man 
for  a  pair  of  shoes.     Amos.  2 — 6.     See  verse  7. 

Hear  this  word,  ye  fat  kine  that  are  in  the  mountains  of  Samaria:  you 
that  oppress  the  needy,  and  crush  the  poor;  that  say  to  your  masters:  Bring,, 
and  we  will  drink.  The  Lord  God  hath  sworn  by  his  holiness,that  lo,the  days 
shall  come  upon  you  when  they  shall  lift  you  up  on  pikes,  and  what  shall  re- 
main of  you  in  boiling  pots.  Ibid.  4—1,  2.  See  whole  Chapter;  also  5—11, 
and  8—4. 

The  Righteous  Poor  Hated  by  the  Wicked. 

The  poor  man  shall  be  hateful  even  to  his  own  neighbour:  but  the  friends 
of  the  rich  are  many.    Prov.  14 — 20. 

The  poor  will  speak  with  supplications;  and  the  rich  will  speak  roughly. 
Ibid.  18—23. 

The  brethren  of  the  poor  man  hate  him:  moreover  also  his  friends  have 
departed  far  from  him.     Ibid.  19 — 7. 

The  rich  man  seemeth  to  himself  wise,  but  the  poor  man  that  is  prudent 
shall  search  him  out.    Ibid.  28 — 11. 

And  I  said  that  wisdom  is  better  than  strength:  how  then  is  the  wisdom 
of  the  poor  man  slighted,  and  his  words  not  heard  ?    Eccles.  9 — 16. 

The  rich  man  hath  done  wrong,  and  yet  he  will  fume:  bnt  the  poor  is 
wronged,  and  must  hold  his  peace.     Eccli.  13 — 4. 

For  if  there  come  into  your  assembly  a  man  having  a  gold  ring  in 
fine  apparel,  and  there  come  in  also  a  poor  man  in  mean  attire,  and  you  cast 
your  eyes  on  him  that  is  clothed  vrith  the  fine  apparel,  and  say  to  him:  Sit 
thou  here  in  a  good  place:  and  say  to  the  poor  man:  stand  thou  there,  or  sit 
under  my  foot-stool:  Do  you  not  judge  within  yourselves,  and  are  become 
judges  of  unjust  thoughts  ?     James.  2 — 2  to  4.     See  5—11,  and  8 — 4. 

The  Righteous  Poor  Commended  by  Ood. 

There  will  not  be  wanting  poor  in  the  land  of  thy  habitation:  therefore  I 
command  thee  to  open  thy  hand  to  thy  needy  and  poor  brother,  that  liveth 
in  the  land.     Deut.  15 — 11. 

When  thou  hast  reaped  the  corn  in  thy  field,  and  hast  forgot  and  left  a 
sheaf,  thou  shalt  not  return  to  take  it  away :  but  thou  shalt  suffer  the  stranger, 
and  the  fatherless  and  the  widow  to  take  it  away:  that  the  Lord  thy  God  may 
bless  thee  in  all  the  works  of  thy  hands.  If  thou  have  gathered  the  fruit  of 
thy  olive-trees,  thou  shalt  not  return  to  gather  whatsoever  remaineth  on  the 
-trees:  but  shalt  leave  it  for  the  stranger,  for  the  fatherless,  and  the  widow. 
If  thou  make  the  vintage  of  thy  vineyard,  thou  shalt  not  gather  the  clusters 
that  remain:  but  they  shall  be  for  the  stranger,  the  fatherless,  and  the  widow. 
Remember  that  thou  also  wast  a  bondman  in  Egypt,  and  therefore  I  command 


«40  POVERTY. 

thee  to  do  this  thing.     Ibid.  24—19  to  22.     See  Levit.  19—9,  10,  and  23—22. 

The  soul  of  the  wicked  desireth  evil:  he  will  not  have  pity  on  his  neigh- 
bour. *  *  He  that  stoppeth  his  ear  against  the  cry  of  the  poor,  shall  also 
cry  himself,  and  shall  not  be  heard.     Prov.  21 — 10  and  13. 

Open  thy  mouth;  decree  that  which  is  just:  and  do  justice  to  the  needy 
and  poor.     Ibid.  31 — 9. 

Learn  to  do  weU:  seek  judgment,  relieve  the  oppressed,  judge  for  the 
fatherless,  defend  the  widow.  And  then  come,  and  accuse  me,  saith  the 
Lord:  if  your  sins  be  as  scarlet,  they  shall  be  made  as  white  as  snow:  and  if 
they  be  red  as  crimson,  they  shall  be  white  as  wool.  Isa.  1 — 17,  18.  See 
Zach.  7—10. 

And  the  king,  answering,  shall  say  to  them:  Amen  I  say  to  you,  as  long 
as  you  did  it  to  one  of  these  my  least  brethren,  you  did  it  to  me.  Matth. 
25—40.     See  verse  45. 

But  when  thou  makest  a  feast,  call  the  poor,  the  feeble,  the  lame,  and  the 
blind.  And  thou  shalt  be  blessed,  because  they  have  not  wherewith  to  make 
thee  recompense:  for  recompense  shall  be  made  thee  at  the  resurrection  of 
the  just.     Luke.  14—13,  14. 

For  neither  was  there  any  one  among  them  that  wanted.  For  as  many 
as  were  owners  of  lands  or  houses,  sold  them,  and  broyght  the  price  of  the 
things  they  sold,  and  laid  it  down  before  the  feet  of  the  apostles.  And  dis- 
tribution was  made  to  every  man  according  as  he  had  need.  Acts.  4 — 34,  35. 
See  Rom.  12—13. 

Now  concerning  the  collections  that  are  made  for  the  saints,  as  I  have 
given  order  to  the  churches  of  Galatia,  so  do  you  also.  1.  Cor.  16—1.  See 
2.  Cor.  8—4. 

Only  that  we  should  be  mindful  of  the  poor;  which  sjime  thing  also  I  was 
careful  to  do.     Galat.  2—10. 

Religion  pure  and  unspotted  with  God  and  the  Father  is  this:  To  visit  the 
fatherless  and  widows  in  their  tribulatten,  and  to  keep  one's  self  undefiled 
from  this  world.    James.  1 — 27. 

Discontent  of  the  Unrighteous  Poor. 

All  the  days  of  the  poor  are  evil.     Prov.  15 — 15. 

A  poor  man  that  oppresseth  the  poor,  is  like  a  violent  shower,  which 
bringeth  a  famine.     Ibid.  28—  3. 

Riches  are  good  to  him  that  hath  no  sin  in  his  conscience;  and  poverty  is 
very  wicked  in  the  mouth  of  the  ungodly.     Eccli.  13—30. 

Three  sorts  my  soul  hateth,  and  I  am  greatly  grieved  at  their  life:  A  poor 
man  that  is  proud;  a  rich  man  that  is  a  liar;  an  old  man  that  is  a  fool,  and 
doting.     Ibid.  25—3,  4. 

POPE. 

TTie  Pope,  tJie  Judge  of  Controversies. 

(See  Judge.) 

POVERTY. 

(See  also  Poor.) 


POVERTY.  641 

Poverty  is  from  God. 

Better  is  the  poor  man  that  provideth  for  himself,  than  he  that  is  glorious 
and  wanteth  bread.     Prov.  12—9.     See  Eccli.  10—30. 

He  that  oppresseth  the  poor,  upbraideth  his  maker:  but  he  that  hath  pity- 
on  the  poor,  honoureth  him.     Prov.  14 — 31.     See  17 — 5. 

Better  is  a  little  with  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  than  great  treasures  without 
content.     Ibid.  15—16.     See  16—8,  and  17—1. 

The  rich  and  poor  have  met  one  another:  the  Lord  is  the  maker  of  them, 
both.     Ibid.  22—2. 

Good  things  and  evil,  life  and  death,  ix)verty  and  riches,  are  from  God. 
EccU..  11—14.     See  Job.  1—21,  and  2—10. 

Blessed  are  ye  poor,  for  yours  is  the  kingdom  of  God.  Blessed  are  ye  that 
hunger  now:  for  you  shall  be  filled.  Blessed  are  ye  that  weep  now:  for  yoa 
shall  laugh.     Luke.  6—20,  21.     See  Matth.  5—3. 

Examples  of  Poverty. 

And  when  he  (Jacob)  was  come  to  a  certain  place,  he  would  rest  in  it  after 
sunset,  he  took  of  the  stones  that  lay  there,  and  putting  under  his  head,  slept  in 
the  same  place.     Gen.  28—11,     See  32— 10. 

Now  Moses  fed  the  sheep  of  Jethro  his  father-in-law,  the  priest  of  Madiau. 
Exod.  3—1. 

And  Ruth  the  Moabitess  said  to  her  mother-in-law:  If  thou  wilt,  I  will 
go  into  the  field,  and  glean  the  ears  of  corn  that  escape  the  hands  of  the 
reapers,  wheresoever  I  shall  find  grace  with  a  householder  that  will  be  favour- 
able to  me.     And  she  answered  her:  Go,  my  daughter.     Ruth.  2 — 2. 

And  Saul  answering,  said:  Am  not  I  a  son  of  Jemini  of  the  least  tribe  of 
Israel,  and  my  kindred  the  last  among  all  the  families  of  the  tribe  of  Benja- 
min? Why  then  hast  thou  spoken  this  word  to  me?  1.  Kings.  9 — 21.  See 
16—11,  and  17—17. 

The  sons  of  the  prophets  under  Eliseus  lived  in  great  poverty.  4.  Kings. 
4—38,  and  6—1  to  4. 

He  (Elias)  arose,  and  went  to  Sarephta.  And  when  he  was  come  to  the 
gate  of  the  city,  he  saw  the  widow- woman  gathering  sticks:  and  he  called 
her,  and  said  to  her:  Give  me  a  little  water  in  a  vessel,  that  I  may  drink. 
And  when  she  was  going  to  fetch  it,  he  called  after  her,  saying:  Bring  me 
also,  I  beseech  thee,  a  morsel  of  bread  in  thy  hand.  And  she  answered:  As 
the  Lord  thy  God  livetb,  I  have  no  bread,  but  only  a  handful  of  meal  in  a  pot, 
and  a  little  oil  in  a  cruse;  behold,  I  am  gathering  two  sticks,  that  I  may  go  in 
and  dress  it,  for  me  and  my  son,  that  we  may  eat  it,  and  die.  And  Elias  said 
to  her:  Fear  not:  but  go,  and  do  as  thou  hast  said;  but  first  make  for  me  of 
the  same  meal  a  little  hearth-cake,  and  bring  it  to  me;  and  after  make  for 
thyself  and  thy  son.  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel:  The  pot  of 
meal  shall  not  waste,  nor  the  cruse  of  oil  be  diminished,  until  the  day  where- 
in the  Lord  will  give  rain  upon  the  face  of  the  earth.     3.  Kings.  17 — 10  to  14. 

Now  Anna  his  wife  went  daily  to  weaving  work:  and  she  brought  home 
what  she  could  get  for  their  living  by  the  labour  of  her  hands.    Tob.  2 — 19. 

Fear  not,  my  son:  we  lead  indeed  a  poor  life;  but  we  shall  have  many 
good  things  if  w:e  fear  God,  and  depart  from  all  sin,  and  do  that  which  is  good. 
Ibid.  4—23. 


643  PRAISE. 

Therefore  we  have  obeyed  the  voice  of  Jonadab  the  sou  of  Rechab,  our 
father,  in  all  things  that  he  commanded  us,  so  as  to  drink  no  wine  all  our 
days,  neither  we,  nor  our  wives,  nor  our  sons,  nor  our  daughters:  nor  to 
build  houses  to  dwell  in,  nor  to  have  vineyard,  or  field,  or  seed:  but  we  have 
dwelt  in  tents,  and  have  been  obedient  according  to  aU  that  Jonadab  our 
father  commanded  us.     Jerem.  35 — 8  to  10. 

But  Nabuzardan  the  general  left  some  of  the  poor  people  that  had  noth- 
ing at  all,  in  the  land  of  Juda:  and  he  gave  them  vineyards,  and  cisterns  at  that 
time.     Ibid.  39—10. 

The  disciples  were,  for  the  most  part,  poor  men.  Matth.  4 — 18  to  21.  See 
Mark.  1—16  to  19. 

The  foxes  have  holes,  and  the  birds  of  the  air  nests:  but  the  Son  of  man 
hath  not  where  to  lay  his  head.  Matth.  8—20.  See  5—3;  Luke.  9—58,  and 
6—20. 

And  she  {Mary)  brought  forth  her  first-born  son,  and  wrapped  him  up  in 
swaddling  clothes,  and  laid  him  in  a  manger:  because  there  was  no  room  for 
them  in  the  inn.  Luke.  2—7.  See  Matth.  19—21;  Mark.  10—21,  and  Luke. 
18—22. 

At  the  Purification  of  the  Blessed  Virgin,  theparents  of  Jesus  offered  the 
oblation  of  the  poor.    Luke.  2 — 24.     See  Levit.  5—7,  and  12-8. 

There  was  a  certain  rich  man,  who  was  clothed  in  purple  and  fine  linen, 
and  feasted  sumptuously  every  day.  And  there  was  a  certain  beggar,  by 
name  Lazarus,  who  lay  at  his  gate,  full  of  sores,  desiring  to  be  filled  with  the 
crumbs  that  fell  from  the  rich  man's  table;  and  no  one  did  give  him:  more- 
over the  dogs  came  and  licked  his  sores.     Luke.  16 — 19  to  21. 

And  looking  on,  he  saw  the  rich  men  cast  their  gifts  into  the  treasure. 
And  he  saw  also  a  certain  poor  widow  casting  in  two  brass  mites.  And  he 
said:  Verily  I  say  to  you,  that  this  poor  widow  hath  cast  in  more  than  they 
all.  For  all  these  have  of  their  abundance  cast  into  the  offerings  of  God:  but 
she  of  her  want  hath  cast  in  all  her  living  that  she  had.  Ibid.  21—1  to  4.  See 
Mark.  12 — 42,  and  following  verses. 

For  you  know  the  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  being  rich,  he  be- 
came poor  for  yovu-sakes;  that  through  his  poverty  you  might  be  rich.  2.  Cor. 
8—9. 

PRAISE. 

Man  Praised  by  Ood. 

Therefore  judge  not  before  the  time:  until  the  Lord  come,  who  both  will 
bring  to  light  the  hidden  things  of  darkness,  and  will  make  manifest  the  coun- 
sels of  the  hearts :  and  then  shall  every  man  have  praise  from  God.  1.  Cor. 4 — 5. 

Self-Praise  Condemned. 

Let  another  praise  thee,  and  not  thy  own  mouth;  a  stranger  and  not  thy 
own  lips.    Prov.  27—3. 

Praising  others  in  their  Absence. 

And  when  they  {the  messengers  of  John  the  Baptist)  went  their  way, Jesus 


PRAISE.  643 

"began  to  say  to  the  multitude,  concerning  John:  What  went  you  out  into 
the  desert  to  see  ?  a  reed  shaken  with  the  wind  ?  But  what  went  you  out 
to  see  ?  a  man  clothed  in  soft  garments  ?  Behold,  they  that  are  clothed  in 
soft  garments  are  in  the  houses  of  kings.  But  what  went  you  out  to  see  .'' 
a  prophet  ?  yea,  I  tell  you ;  and  more  than  a  prophet.  For  this  is  he  of  whom 
it  is  written:  Behold,  I  send  my  Angel  before  thy  face,  who  shall  prepare 
thy  way  before  thee.  Amen  I  say  to  you,  there  hath  not  risen  among  them 
that  are  born  of  women  a  greater  than  John  the  Baptist.  Matth.  11 — 7  to  11. 
See  Luke.  7—24  to  28. 

Pi^aise  of  Uprightness. 

The  just  shall  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  and  shall  hope  in  him:  and  all  the  up- 
right in  heart  shall  be  praised.     Psalm.  63 — 11. 

Praise  not  a  man  lor  his  beauty;  neither  despise  a  man  for  his  look.  *  * 
Praise  not  any  man  before  death;  for  a  man  is  known  by  his  children.  Eccli. 
11— 2  and  30. 

Praise  not  a  man  before  he  speaketh;  for  this  is  the  trial  of  men.  Ibid. 
27—8. 

Let  us  now  jjraise  men  of  renown,  and  their  fathers  in  their  generation. 
The  Lord  hatb  wrought  great  glory  through  his  magnificence  from  the  be- 
ginning. Such  as  have  borne  rule  in  their  dominions,  men  of  great  power, 
ana  endued  with  their  wisdom,  showing  forth  in  the  prophets  the  dignity  of 
prophets.  And  ruling  over  the  present  people,  and  by  the  strength  of  wisdom 
instructing  the  people  in  most  holy  words.  Such  as  by  their  skill  sought  out 
musical  tunes,  and  published  canticles  of  the  scriptures.  Rich  men  in  virtue, 
studying  beau tifulness;  living  at  peace  in  their  houses.  All  these  have  gained 
glory  in  their  generations,  and  were  praised  in  their  days.  They  that  were 
born  of  them  have  left  a  name  behind  them,  that  their  praises  might  be  re- 
lated.    Ibid.  44—1  to  8. 

God  to  he  Pi^aised  Before  and  After  Meals. 

«  {See  also  Thanks.) 

That  when  thou  hast  eaten,  and  art  full,  thou  mayst  bless  the  Lord  thy 
God  for  the  excellent  land  which  he  hath  given  thee.     Deut.  8 — 10. 

The  Praises  of  God  to  be  Sung. 

O  clap  your  hands  all  ye  nations:  shout  unto  God  with  the  voice  of  joy. 
*  *  Sing  praises  to  our  God,  sing  ye:  sing  praises  to  our  king,  sing  ye. 
Psalm.  46—2  and  7. 

Sing  ye  to  the  Lord  with  praise:  sing  to  our  God  upon  the  harp.  Psalm. 
146-7. 

Sing  ye  to  the  Lord  a  new  canticle:  let  his  praise  be  in  the  church  of  the 
saints.  *  *  Let  them  praise  his  name  in  choir:  let  them  sing  to  him  with 
the  trimbrel  and  the  psaltery.     Psalm.  149 — 1  and  3. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord, and  call  upon  his  name:  make  his  works  known  among 
the  people:  remember  that  his  name  is  high.  Sing  ye  to  the  Lord,  for  he  hath 
done  great  things:  show  this  forth  in  all  the  earth.     Rejoice,  and  praise,  O 


644  PRAYER. 

thou  habitation  of  Sion:  for  great  is  he  that  is  in  the  midst  of  thee,  the  holy 
One  of  Israel.     Isa.  12—4  to  6. 

And  be  not  drunk  with  wine,  wherein  is  luxury:  but  be  ye  filled  with  the 
Holy  Spirit;  speaking  to  yourselves  in  psalms  and  hymns,  and  spiritual  can- 
ticles, singing,  and  making  melody  in  your  hearts  to  the  Lord.  Ephes. 
5—18,  19. 

Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  abundantly,  in  all  wisdom,  teaching, 
and  admonishing  one  another  in  psalms,  hymns,and  spiritual  canticles,  sing- 
ing in  grace  in  your  hearts  to  God.     Coloss.  3 — 16. 

By  him,  therefore,  let  us  oflfer  the  sacrifice  of  praise  to  God  continually, 
that  is,  the  fruit  of  lips  confessing  his  name.     Hebr.  13 — 15. 

Is  any  of  you  sad  ?  Let  him  pray.  Is  he  cheerful  in  mind  ?  Let  him  sing 
psalms.    James.  5—13. 

It  is  Impossible  to  Praise  God  in  Accordance  with  his  Deserts. 

For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  exceedingly  to  be  praised :  he  is  to  be  feared 
above  all  gods.     Psalm.  95 — 4. 

Who  .shall  declare  the  powers  of  the  Lord  ?  who  shall  set  forth  all  his 
praises.     Psalm.   105—2. 

Seven  times  a  day  I  have  given  praise  to  thee,  for  the  judgments  of  thy 
justice.     Psalm.  118—164. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised:  and  of  his  greatness  there  is 
no  end.     Psalm.  144 — 3. 

We  shall  say  much,  and  yet  shall  want  words:  but  the  sum  of  our  words 
is.  He  is  all.  What  shall  we  be  able  to  do  to  glorify  him?  for  the  Almighty 
himself  is  above  all  his  works.  The  Lord  is  terrible,  and  exceeding  great,  and 
his  power  is  admirable.  Glorify  the  Lord  as  much  as  ever  you  can:  for  he 
will  yet  far  exceed,  and  his  magnificence  is  wonderful.  Blessing  the  Lord, 
exalt  him  as  much  as  you  can:  for  he  is  above  all  praise.  When  you  exalt 
him,  put  forth  all  your  strength,  and  be  not  weary:  for  you  can  never  go  far 
enough.  Who  shall  see  him,  and  declare  him  ?  and  who  shall  magnify  him 
as  he  is  from  the  beginning  ?  there  are  many  things  hidden  from  us  that  are 
greater  than  these:  for  we  have  seen  but  a  few  of  his  works.  Ekicli.  43—29 
to  36. 

PRAYER. 

Praying  in  the  Name  of  Jesus. 

And  whatsoever  you  shall  ask  the  Father  in  my  name,  that  will  I  do: 
that  the  Father  may  be  glorified  in  the  Son.  If  you  shall  ask  me  any  thing  in 
ray  name,  that  I  will  do.     John.  14 — 13,  14. 

You  have  not  chosen  me:  but  I  have  chosen  you,  and  have  appointed 
you,  that  you  should  go,  and  should  bring  forth  fruit,  and  your  fruit  should 
remain;  that  whatsoever  you  shall  ask  of  the  Father  in  my  name,  he  may 
give  it  you.     Ibid.  15—16. 

And  in  that  day  you  shall  not  ask  me  any  thing.  Amen,  amen  I  say  to 
you:  If  you  ask  the  Father  any  thing  in  my  name,  he  wiU  give  it  you. 
Hitherto  you  have  not  asked  any  thing  in  my  name.  Ask,  and  you  shall  re- 
ceive; that  your  joy  may  be  full.    Ibid.  16 — 28,  24.    See  verse  26. 


PRAYER.  _  645 

These  things  I  write  to  you,  that  jon  may  know  that  you  have  eternal 
life;  who  beheve  in  the  name  of  the  Son  of  God.  And  this  is  the  confidence 
which  we  have  iij  him:  that  whatsoever  we  shall  ask,  according  to  his  will, 
he  heareth  us.  And  we  know  that  he  heareth  us  whatsoever  we  ask:  we 
know  that  we  have  the  petitions  which  we  request  of  him.  1 .  John.  5 — 13 
to  15. 

Praying  in  the  Holy  Ghost. 

For  you  have  not  received  the  spirit  of  bondage  again  in  fear:  but  you 
have  received  the  spirit  of  adoption  of  sons,  whereby  we  cry:  Abba,  (Father.) 
Rom.  8—15.     See  Galat.  4—6. 

I  will  pray  in  the  spirit;  I  will  pray  also* in  the  understanding:  I  will  sing 
also  with  the  spirit;  I  will  sing  also   with  the  understanding.     1.  Cor.  14 — 15. 

By  all  prayer  and  supplication  praying  at  all  times  in  the  Spirit;  and  in 
the  same  watching  with  all  instance  and  supplication  for  all  the  saints.  Ephes. 
6—18. 

But  you,  my  dearest,  building  yourselves  upon  your  most  holy  faith,  pray- 
ing in  the  Holy  Ghost.     Jude.  verse  20. 

We  Frequently  Know  not  Hoio  we  should  Pray,  and  so  Pray  not  Well. 

Likewise  the  Spirit  also  helpeth  our  infirmity:  for,  we  know  not  what 
we  should  pray  for  as  we  ought:  but  the  Spirit  himself  asketh  for  us  with 
unspeakable  groanings.     Rom.  8 — 26. 

You  ask,  and  receive  not;  because  you  ask  amiss;  that  you  may  consume 
it  on  your  concupiscences.    James.  4 — 3. 

Then  came  to  him  the  mother  of  the  sons  of  Zebedee  with  her  sons,  wor- 
shipping, and  desiring  something  of  him.  And  he  said  to  her:  What  wilt 
thou?  She  saith  to  him:  Say  that  these  my  two  sons  may  sit,  the  one  on  thy 
right  hand,  and  the  other  on  thy  left,  in  thy  kingdom.  But  Jesus  answered, 
and  said:  You  know  not  what  you  ask.  Can  you  drink  of  the  chalice  that  I 
shall  drink?  They  say  to  him:  "We  can.  He  saith  to  them:  Of  my  chalice,in- 
deed,  you  shall  drink:  but  to  sit  on  my  right  or  left  hand,  is  not  mine  to  give 
you,  but  to  them  for  whom  it  is  prepared  by  my  Father.  Matth.  20 — 20  to  23. 
See  Mark.  10-35. 

Praying  Day  and  Night. 

I  rose  at  midnight  to  give  praise  to  thee,  for  the  judgments  of  thy  justi- 
fication.    Psalm.  118—62. 

Take  ye  heed;  watch  and  pray:  for  ye  know  not  when  the  time  is.  Mark. 
13—33. 

And  he  spoke  also  a  parable  to  them,  that  we  ought  always  to  pray,  and 
not  to  faint.     Luke.  18 — 1.     See  verse  7. 

Watch  ye,  therefore,  praying  at  all  times, that  you  may  be  accounted  wor- 
thy to  escape  all  these  things  that  are  to  come,  and  to  stand  before  the  Son  of 
.man.     Ibid.  21—36.     See  EccU.  18-22. 

For  what  thanks  can  we  return  to  God  for  you,  in  all  the  joy  wherewith 
we  rejoice  for  you  before  our  God,  night  and  day,  praying  more  abundantly, 
that  we  may  see  your  face,  and  may  accomplish  those  things  that  are  want- 

41 


«46  PRAYER. 

ing  to  your  faith?  1.  Thess.  3—9,  10.  See  5—17;  also  Rom.  12—12,  and 
Coloss.  4—2. 

I  give  thanks  to  God,  whom  I  serve  from  mj-  forefathers  with  a  pure  con- 
science, that  without  ceasing  I  have  a  remembrance  of  thee  in  my  prayers, 
night  and  day.     2.  Tim.  1—3.     See  1.  Tim.  5—5. 

But  the  end  of  all  approacheth.  Be  prudent,  therefore,  and  watch  in 
prayers.     1.  Peter.  4 — 7. 

Praying  loithout  Intermission. 

Let  nothing  hinder  thee  from  praying  always;  and  be  not  afraid  to  be 
justified  even  to  death:  for  the  reward  of  God  continueth  for  ever.  Eccli. 
18—22. 

Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you:  seek,  and  you  shall  find:  knock,  and  it 
shall  be  opened  to  you.  Matth.  7—7.  See  21— 22;  Mark.  11—24;  Luke.  11—9; 
John.  14—13,  and  16—23,  24. 

Now  there  was  a  certain  man  in  Cesarea,  named  Cornelius,  a  centurion 
of  the  band,  which  is  called  the  ItaUan,  a  religious  man,  and  one  that  feared 
God  with  all  his  house,  who  gave  much  ahns  to  the  people,  and  prayed  to  Grod 
always.     Acts.  10—1,  2.     See  Luke.  18—1. 

And  take  unto  you  the  helmet  of  salvation,  and  the  sword  of  the  Spirit 
(which  is  the  word  of  God).  By  all  prayer  and  supplication  praying  at  aU 
times  in  the  Spirit;  and  in  the  same  watching  with  aU  instance  and  supplica- 
tion for  all  the  saints.     Ephes.  6—17,  18. 

Be  instant  in  prayer;  watching  in  it  with  thanksgiving:  praying  withal 
for  us  also,  that  God  may  open  to  us  a  door  of  speech  to  speak  the  mystery  of 
Christ  (for  which  I  also  am  in  bands).     Coloss.  4—2,  3.     See  Rom.  12 — 12. 

Pray  without  ceasing.  In  all  things  give  thanks:  for  this  is  the  wiU  of 
God  in  Christ  Jesus  concerning  you  all.  1.  Thess.   5 — 17,  18.  See  2,  Tim.  1 — 3. 

We  should  Pray  in  all  Places. 

Bless  the  Lord,  all  his  works:  in  every  place  of  his  dominion,  O  my  soul, 
bless  thou  the  Lord.     Psalm.  102—22. 

To  the  church  of  God  that  is  at  Corinth,  to  them  that  are  sanctified  in 
Christ  Jesus,  called  to  be  saints,  with  all  that  invoke  the  name  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  in  every  place  of  theirs  and  ours.  1.  Cor.  1—2.  See  John.  4 — 28. 

I  will,  therefore,  that  men  pray  in  every  place.lifting  up  pure  hands, with- 
out anger  and  strife.     1.  Tim.  2 — 8. 

We  should  Pray  unth  Confidence. 

For  thou,  O  Lord  my  God,  hast  revealed  to  the  ear  of  thy  servant,  that 
thou  wilt  build  him  a  house:  and  therefore  thy  servant  hath  found  confidence 
to  pray  before  thee.  1.  Paral.  17 — 25. 
^  Amen  I  say  to  you,  if  you  shall  have  faith,  and  stagger  not,  not  only  this 
of  the  fig-tree  shall  you  do,  but  also,  if  you  shall  say  to  this  mountain.  Take 
up,  and  cast  thyself  into  the  sea,  it  shall  be  done.  And  all  things  whatsoever 
you  shall  ask  in  prayer,  believing,  you  shall  receive.  Matth.  21 — 21,  22.  See 
17—19,  and  Luke.  17—6, 

Amen  I  say  to  you,  that  whosoever  shall  say  to  this  mountain:  Be  thou 


PRAYER.  647 

removed,  and  be  thou  cast  into  the  sea,  and  shall  not  stagger  in  his  heart,but 
believe,  that  whatsoever  he  shall  say,  shall  be  done:  it  shall  be  done  for  him. 
Therefore  1  say  to  you,  all  things  whatsoever  you  ask  when  ye  pray,  believe 
that  you  shall  receive,  and  they  shall  come  unto  you.  Mark.  11 — 23,  24. 
/  But  let  him  ask  in  faith,  nothing  wavering:  for  he  that  wavereth  is  like 
a  wave  of  the  sea,  that  is  moved  and  carried  about  by  the  wind.  James.  1 — 6. 
And  this  is  the  confidence  which  we  have  in  him:  that  whatsoever  we 
shall  ask,  according  to  liis  will,  he  heareth  us.     1.  John.  5 — 14.     See  verse  15. 

We  should  Pray  for  the  Advancement  of  the  Faith. 

But  we  will  give  ourselves  continually  to  prayer,  and  to  the  ministry  of 
the  word.    Acts.  6 — 4. 

I  beseech  you,  therefore,  brethren,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  by 
the  charity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  that  you  assist  me  in  your  prayers  for  me  to 
God,  that  I  may  be  delivered  from  the  unbelievers  that  are  in  Judea,  and  that 
the  oblation  of  my  service  may  be  acceptable  in  Jerusalem  to  the  saints.  Rom. 
15—30,  31.     See  1.  Thess.  5—25. 

By  all  prayer  and  supplication  praying  at  all  times  in  the  Spirit;  and  in 
the  same  watching  with  all  instance  and  supplication  for  all  the  saints:  and 
for  me,  that  speech  may  be  given  me,  that  I  may  open  my  mouth  with  con- 
fidence, to  make  known  the  mystery  of  the  gospel;  for  which  I  am  an  ambas- 
sador in  a  chain;  so  that  therein  I  may  be  bold  to  speak  according  as  I  ought. 
Ephes.  6-18  to  20. 

Praying  withal  for  us  also,  that  God  may  open  to  us  a  door  of  speech  to 
speak  the  mystery  of  Christ  (for  which  also  I  am  in  bands),  that  I  may  make 
it  manifest  as  I  ought  to  speak.     Coloss.  4—8,  4. 

For  the  rest,  brethren,  pray  for  us,  that  the  word  of  God  may  run  and 
may  be  glorified,  even  as  among  you.     2.  Thess.  3 — 1. 

We  should  Pray  for  One  Another. 

And  they  said  to  Jeremias  the  prophet:  Let  our  supplication  fall  before 
thee:  and  pray  thou  for  us  to  the  Lord  thy  God  for  all  this  remnant,  for  we 
are  left  but  a  few  of  many,  as  thy  eyes  do  behold  us.  Jerem.  42 — 2.  See 
verse.  20. 

And  pray  ye  for  us  to  the  Lord  our  God:  for  we  have  sinned  against  the 
Lord  our  God;  and  his  wrath  is  not  turned  away  from  us  even  to  this  day. 
Baruch.  1—13.     See  2.  Mach.  1—6,  and  2.  Cor.  1—11. 

Brethren,  pray  for  us.  1.  Thess.  5 — 25.  See  Ephes.  6—17,  18;  Coloss. 
4—2,  3,  and  Hebr.  13—18. 

I  desire,  therefore,  first  of  all,  that  supplications,  prayers,  intercessions, 
and  thanksgivings  be  made  for  all  men:  for  kings,  and  for  all  who  are  in  high 
station,  that  we  may  lead  a  quiet  and  a  peaceful  life, in  all  piety  and  chastity: 
for  this  is  good  and  acceptable  in  the  sight  of  God  our  Saviour,  who  will  have 
all  men  to  be  saved,  and  to  come  to  the  knowledge  of  the  truth.  1.  Tim.  2 — 1 
to  4.     See  2.  Thess.  3—1. 

Confess,  therefore,  your  sins  one  to  another;  and  pray  for  one  another, 
that  you  may  be  saved:  for  the  continual  prayer  of  a  just  man  availeth  much* 
James.  5 — 16.     See  verse  14. 


648  PRAYER. 

Examples  of  Prayers  Offered  for  Others. 

Abraham  for  Ismael,  Gen.  17 — 18  to  20:  for  tlie  men  of  Sodom,  Ibid. 
18 — 23  and  following  verses:  for  the  wife  and  handmaids  of  Abim^lech,  Ibid. 
20 — 17:  Lot  for  the  city  of  Segor,  Ibid.  19 — 20:  Rebecca's  brotliers  for  their  sis- 
ter, Ibid.  24 — 60:  Joseph  for  Benjamin,  Ibid.  43 — 29:  Jacob  for  the  sons  of  Jo- 
seph, Ibid.  48—15;  Hebr.  11—21:  Moses  for  the  people,  Exod.  32—11;  33—13; 
34 — 9,  and  Num.  14 — 19:  for  his  sister,  Num.  12 — 13:  Samuel  for  the  people,  1. 
Kings.  12 — 23:  David  for  the  sick  child,  2.  Kings.  12 — 16:  the  sei^ants  of  David 
for  their  king,  3.  Kings.  1 — 47:  themxinof  God  for  Jeroboam,  Ihid.  13 — 6:  Da- 
vid for  Solomon,  1.  Paral.  22 — 12. 

The  Prayers  of  Others  to  be  Sought. 

Ood  communded  Abimilech  to  ask  Abraham's  prayers.  Gr«n.  20 — 7.  See 
Exod.  8—28;  Num.  12—11;  1.  Kings.  12— 19;  3.  Kings.  13—6;  4.  Kings.  5—18, 
and  19—4;  Isa.  37—4;  2.  Paral.  34—21;  Jerem.  37—3,  and  42— 2;  Acts.  8-34; 
Rom.  15-30;  Ephes.  6—18,  19,  and  Hebr.  13—18. 

We  should  Pray  for  our  Enemies,  and  for  the  Wicked. 

They  {Moses  and  Aaron)  fell  flat  on  their  face,  and  said:  O  most  mighty, 
the  Grod  of  the  spirits  of  all  flesh,  for  one  man's  sin  shall  thy  wrath  rage 
against  all?  *  *  Moses  said  to  Aaron:  Take  the  censer,  and  putting  fire  in 
it  from  the  altar,  put  incense  upon  it,  and  go  quickly  to  the  people  to  pray  for 
them:  for  already  wrath  is  gone  out  from  the  Lord,  and  the  plague  rageth. 
Num.  16—22  and  46.  See  Wisdom.  18—21;  Gen.  18—23;  19—19;  20—17;  Exod. 
32—11,  and  1.  Kings.  15—35. 

And  when  the  high  priest  was  praying,  the  same  young  men  in  the  same 
clothing  stood  by  HeUodorus,  and  said  to  him:  Give  thanks  to  Onias  the 
priest:  because  for  his  sake  the  Lord  hath  granted  thee  life.     2.  Mach.  3 — 33. 

But  I  say  to  you:  Love  your  enemies:  do  good  to  them  that  hate  you:  and 
pray  for  them  that  persecute  and  calumniate  you:  that  you  may  be  the  chil- 
dren of  your  Father,  who  is  in  heaven :  who  maketh  his  sun  to  rise  upon  the 
good,  and  the  bad,  and  raineth  upon  the  just  and  the  unjust.  Matth.  5 — 44, 
45. 

Bless  them  that  curse  you;  and  pray  for  them  that  calumniate  you.  Luke. 
6—28. 

And  Jesus  said:  Father  forgive  them,  for  they  know  not  what  they  do. 
But  dividing  his  garments,  they  cast  lots.     Ibid.  23 — 34. 

And  kneeling  down, he  (Stephen)  cried  out  with  a  loud  voice, saying:  Lord, 
lay  not  this  sin  to  their  charge.  And  when  he  had  said  this,  he  fell  asleep  in 
the  Lord.    Acts.  7—59. 

Prayers  for  the  Dead. 

(See  Purgatory.) 

How,  When,  Where,  to  Whom,  and  for  What  tee  should  Pray. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Gather  unto  me  seventy  men  of  the  ancients  of 


PRAYER.  649 

Israel,  whom  thou  knowest  to  be  ancients  and  masters  of  the  people:  and  thou 
Shalt  bring  them  to  the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  covenant, and  shalt  make 
them  stand  there  with  thee,  that  I  may  comedown  and  speak  with  thee:  and 
I  will  take  of  thy  spirit,  and  will  give  to  them,  that  they  may  bear  with  thee 
the  burden  of  the  people, and  thou  mayst  not  be  burdened  alone.  Num.  11 — 16, 
17. 

Neither  is  there  any  other  nation  so  great,  that  hath  gods  so  nigh  them, 
as  our  God  is  present  to  all  our  petitions.     Deut.  4 — 7.     See  9 — 26. 

And  they  cried  to  the  Lord,  and  said:  We  have  sinned  against  thee; 
because  we  have  forsaken  the  Lord  our  God,  and  have  served  Baalim.  *  * 
And  the  children  of  Israel  said  to  the  Lord:  We  have  sinned;  do  thou  unto 
us  whatsoever  pleaseth  thee:  only  deliver  us  this  time.  Judges.  10— 10  and  15. 

As  Anna  had  her  heart  full  of  grief,  she  prayed  to  the  Lord,  shedding 
many  tears,  and  she  made  a  vow,  saying:  O  Lord  of  hosts,  if  thou  wilt  look 
down,  and  wilt  be  mindful  of  me,  and  not  forget  thy  handmaid,  and  wilt 
give  to  thy  servant  a  man-child;  I  will  give  him  to  the  Lord  all  the  days  of 
his  life;  and  no  razor  shall  come  upon  his  head.     1.  Kings.  1 — 10,  11. 

And  he  said :  The  Lord  is  my  rock,  and  my  strength,  and  my  saviour. 
*  *  In  my  distress  I  will  call  upon  the  Lord;  and  I  will  crj^  to  my  God:  and 
he  will  hear  my  voice  out  of  his  temple;  and  my  cry  shall  come  to  his  eai's. 
2.  Kings.  22—2  and  7.     See  Psalm.  17—2,  3  and  7. 

And  now,  O  Lord  God,  thou  hast  made  thy  servant  king  instead  of  Da- 
vid my  father:  and  I  am  but  a  child,  and  know  not  how  to  go  out  and  come 
in.     3.  Kings.  3 — 7.     See  following  verses. 

But  continuing  in  prayer  with  tears  {Sara)  besought  God,  that  he  would 
deliver  her  from  this  reproach.  And  it  came  to  pass  on  the  third  day,  when 
she  was  making  an  end  of  her  prayer,  blessing  the  Lord,  she  said:  Blessed  is 
thy  name,  O  God  of  our  fathers;  who  when  thou  hast  been  angry,  wilt  show 
mercy,  and  in  the  time  of  tribulation  forgivest  the  sins  of  them  that  call  up- 
on thee.     Tob.  8—11  to  13. 

Then  Eliachim  the  high  priest  of  the  Lord  went  about  all  Israel,  and 
spoke  to  them,  saying:  Know  ye  that  the  Lord  will  hear  your  prayers,  if  you 
continue  with  perseverance  in  fasting  and  prayers  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord. 
Judith.  4—10,  11. 

The  prayer  of  him  that  humbleth  himself,  shall  pierce  the  clouds:  and 
till  it  come  nigh  he  will  not  be  comforted:  and  he  will  not  depart  till  the  most 
High  behold.     Eccli.  35— 21.     See  18— 22,  and  35—26. 

And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  before  they  call,  I  will  hear:  as  they  are 
yet  speaking,  I  will  hear.     Isa.  65 — 24. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  that  when  they  had  made  an  end  of  eating  the  grass 
of  the  land,  I  said:  O  Lord  God,  be  merciful  I  beseech  thee:  who  shall  raise 
up  Jacob  for  he  is  very  little  ?  Amos.  7 — 2.     See  verse  5. 

(  And  when  you  pray,  you  shall  not  be  as  the  hypocrites,  who  love  to  pray 
standing  in  the  synagogues  and  at  the  corners  of  the  streets  that  they  may 
be  seen  by  men:  Amen  I  say  to  you,  they  have  received  their  reward.  But 
thou,  when  thou  shalt  pray,  enter  into  thy  chamber,  and  having  shut  the 
door,  pray  to  thy  Father  in  secret:  and  thy  Father,  who  seeth  in  secret,  will 
reward  thee.  And  when  you  are  praying,  speak  not  much,  as  the  heathens 
do:  for  they  think  that  they  are  heard  for  their  much  speaking.  Be  not  you, 
therefore,  like  them.  For  your  Father  knoweth  what  you  stand  in  need  of, 
before  you  ask  him.    You,  therefore,  shall  pray  in  this  manner:  Our  Father- 


650  PRAYER. 

who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be  thy  name.     Matth.  6 — 5  to  9.     See  7 — 7,  and 
Luke.  11—9. 

Again  I  say  to  you,  that  if  two  of  you  shall  agree  upon  earth,  concerning 
any  thing  whatsoever  they  shall  ask,  it  shall  be  done  for  them  by  my  Father 
who  is  in  heaven.  For  where  there  are  two  or  three  gathered  together  in 
my  name,  there  am  I  in  the  midst  of  them.  Matth.  18—19,  20.  See  20—20 
and  following  verses;  21 — 22,  and  Mark.  U — 24. 

And  he  said  to  them:  This  kind- (o/ demon)  can  go  out  by  nothing,  but  by 
prayer  and  fasting.     Mark.  9—28.  See  13—33;  Matth.  17—20,  and  24— 42. 

And  she  (Anna)  was  a  widow  mitil  fourscore  and  four  yesirs;  who  depart- 
ed not  from  the  temple,  by  f astmgs  and  prayers  serving  night  and  day.  Luke. 
2—37.     See  18—1. 

And  when  he  was  come  to  the  place,  he  said  to  them:  Pray,  lest  ye  enter 
into  temptation.     Ibid.  22 — 40. 

God  is  a  spirit:  and  they  that  adore  him,  must  adore  him  in  spirit  and  in 
truth.    John.  4 — 24. 

Now  we  know  that  God  doth  not  hear  sinners:  but  if  a  man  be  a  wor- 
shipper of  God,  and  doeth  his  will,  him  he  heai-eth.     Ibid.  9—31.     See  14—13. 
If  you  remain  in  me,  and  my  words  remain  in  you;  you  shall  ask  what- 
ever you  will,  and  it  shall  be  done  to  you.     Ibid.  15—7.     See  16—23,  24. 

All  these  were  persevermg  with  one  mind  in  prayer  witli  the  women,  and 
Mary  the  mother  of  Jesus,  and  his  brethren.    Acts.  1—14.     See  2 — 42. 

Who  when  they  had  heard  them,  with  one  accord  hf  ted  up  their  voice  to 
Grod,  and  said:  Lord,  thou  art  he  that  didst  make  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea, 
and  all  things  that  are  in  them.  *  *  And  when  they  had  prayed,  the  place 
was  shaken  wherein  they  were  assembled:  and  they  were  all  filled  with  the 
Holy  Ghost:  and  they  spoke  the  word  of  God  with  confidence.  Ibid.  4—24 
and  31.  See  13—3;  10—2;  14—22;  Rom.  8—26;  12—12,  and  Ephes.  6—17,  18. 
And,  therefore,  let  him  that  speaketh  a  tongue,  pray  that  he  may  inter- 
pret.    1.  Cor.  14— 13.     See  following  verses. 

Pray  for  us:  for  we  trust  that  we  have  a  good  conscience,  being  willing 
to  behave  om^elves  well  in  all  things.  Hebr.  13—18.  See  Coloss.  4—2,  3; 
2.  Thess.  3—1,  and  5—25. 

But  let  him  ask  in  faith,  nothing  wavering;  for  he  that  wavereth  is  like 
a  wave  of  the  sea,  that  is  moved  and  carried  about  by  the  wind.  Therefore, 
let  not  that  man  think  that  he  shall  receive  any  thing  of  the  Lord.  James. 
1—6,  7.     See  1.  Thess.  5—17;  1.  Tim.  2—1;  Aixxjal.  19—10,  and  22—9. 

Is  any  of  you  sad  ?  Let  him  pray.  Is  he  cheerful  in  mind  ?  Let  him  sing 
psalms.  Is  any  man  sick  among  you  ?  Let  him  bring  in  the  priests  of  the  church, 
and  let  them  pray  over  him,  anointing  him  with  oil,  in  the  name  of  the  Lord: 
and  the  prayer  of  faith  shall  save  the  sick  man:  and  the  Lord  shall  raise  him 
up:  and  if  he  be  in  sins,  they  shall  be  forgiven  him.  James.  5 — 13  to  15.  See 
4—3;  1.  Peter.  3—12,  and  Psahns.  33—16. 


Prayer  Propitiates  Ood. 

If  you,  then,  being  evil,  know  how  to  give  good  gifts  to  your  children, 
how  much  more  will  your  Father  from  heaven  give  the  good  Spirit  to  them 
that  ask  him?  Luke.  11—13.  See  Johu.  14—13;  Matth.  7—7,  8,  and  Isa. 
65—24. 


PRAYER.  ^1 

Prayer  Purges  from  Sin. 

And  the  priest  praying  for  them,  the  Lord  will  be  merciful  unto  them: 
Levit.  4 — 20.     See  verses  31  and  35. 

My  children,  behold  the  generations  of  men:  and  know  ye  that  no  one 
hath  hoped  in  the  Lord,  and  hath  been  confounded.  For  who  hath  contin- 
ued in  his  commandment,  and  hath  been  forsaken  ?  or  who  hath  called  up- 
on him,  and  he  despised  him?  Eccli.  2 — 11,  13. 

He  that  loveth  God  shall  obtain  pardon  for  his  sins  by  prayer,  and  shall 
refrain  himself  from  them,  and  shall  be  heard  in  the  prayer  of  days.  Ibid. 
3—4. 

Whereby  he  is  able  also  to  save  for  ever  them  that  come  unto  God  by 
himself;  always  living  to  make  intercession  for  us.  Hebr.  7 — 25.  See  Rom. 
8—84. 

Prayer  Overcomes  Spiritual  and  Corporal  Enemies. 

And  call  upon  me  in  the  day  of  trouble:  I  wiU  deUver  thee,  and  thou 
shalt  glorify  me.  Psalm.  49 — 15.  See  whole  Psalm.  See  also  Matth.  17 — 20; 
36—41;  Mark.  14—38,  and  Luke.  22-46. 

.    Prayer  Secures  Blessings. 

My  son,  in  thy  sickness  neglect  not  thyself;  but  pray  to  the  Lord,  and  he 
shall  heal  thee.     EccU.  38—9.     See  Isa.  38—3. 

Brethren,  the  will  of  my  heart,  indeed,  and  my  prayer  to  God,  is  for  them 
unto  salvation.     Rom.  10—1.     See  Ephes.  6 — 18,  19. 

For  I  know  that  this  shall  turn  to  my  salvation  through  your  prayer,  and 
the  supply  of  the  spirit  of  Jesus  Christ.     Philip.  1 — 19. 

Therefore  we  also,  from  the  day  that  we  heard  it,  cease  not  to  pray  for 
you,  and  to  beg  that  you  may  be  filled  with  the  knowledge  of  his  will,  in  aU 
wisdom,  and  spiritual  understanding:  that  you  may  walk  worthy  of  God,  in 
all  things  pleasing;  being  fruitful  in  every  good  work,  and  increasing  in  the 
knowledge  of  God.     Coloss.  1—9,  10.     See  Ibid.  4—2. 

Epaphras  saluteth  you,  who  is  one  of  you,  a  servant  of  Christ  Jesus,  who 
is  always  solicitous  for  you  in  prayers,  that  you  may  stand  perfect,  and  full 
in  all  the  will  of  God.     Coloss.  4 — 12. 

Wherefore  also  we  pray  always  for  you;  that  our  God  would  make  you 
worthy  of  his  calling,  and  fulfil  all  the  good  pleasure  of  his  goodness,  and  the 
work  of  faith  in  power.     2.  Thess.  1 — 11. 

For  the  rest,  brethren,  pray  for  us,  that  the  word  of  God  may  run  and 
may  be  glorified,  even  as  among  you:  and  that  we  may  be  delivered  from 
troublesome  and  evil  men:  for  all  men  have  not  faith.  Ibid.  8 — 1,  2.  See 
1.  Tim.  2—1,  2. 

Prayer  Secures  Exemption  from  Evil. 

I  beseech  you,  therefore,  brethren,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
by  the  charity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  that  you  assist  me  in  yoiu'  prayers  for  me 
to  God,  that  I  may  be  delivered  from  the  unbeUevers  that  are  in  Judea.  Rom. 
15—30,  31. 


653  PRAYER. 

Ood  Hears  Prayers  Offered  in  the  Proper  Spirit. 

Behold,  said  he  {the  Angel  to  Agar),  thou  art  -with  child,  and  thou  shalt 
bring  forth  a  son:  and  thou  shalt  call  his  name  Ismael,  because  the  Lord  hath 
heard  thy  affliction.     Gen.  16—11, 

And  God  heard  the  voice  of  the  boy  (Ismael):  and  an  Angel  of  God  called 
to  Agar  from  heaven,  saying:  What  art  thou  doing,  Agar  ?  fear  not:  for  God 
hath  heard  the  voice  of  the  boy,  from  the  place  wherein  he  is.     Ibid.  21 — 17. 

And  he  heard  their  groaning,  and  remembered  the  covenant  which  he 
made  with  Abraham,  Isaac,  and  Jacob.  And  the  Lord  looked  upon  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel,  and  he  knew  them.     Exod.  2—24,  25. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  him  (Moses):  I  have  seen  the  affliction  of  my  people 
in  Egypt;  and  I  have  heard  their  cry,  because  of  the  rigour  of  them  that  are 
over  the  works.     Ibid.  3—7.     See  6—5;  22—23  and  27. 

Neither  is  there  any  other  nation  so  great,  that  hath  gods  so  nigh  them, 
as  our  God  is  present  to  all  our  petitions.     Deut.  4—7.     See  15—9. 

And  Samuel  took  a  sucking  lamb,  and  offered  it  whole  for  a  holocaust  to 
the  Lord:  and  Samuel  cried  to  the  Lord  for  Israel:  and  the  Lord  heard  him. 
And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Samuel  was  offering  the  holocaust,  the  Philistines 
began  the  battle  against  Israel:  but  the  Lord  thundered  with  a  great  thunder 
on  that  day  upon  the  Philistines,  and  terrified  them:  and  they  were  over- 
thrown before  the  face  of  Israel.     1.  Kings.  7—9,  10.     See  9—16. 

And  Samuel  cried  unto  the  Lord :  and  the  Lord  sent  thunder  and  rain  that 
day.    Ibid.  12— Ig. 

I  will  call  on  the  Lord  who  is  worthy  to  be  praised:  and  I  shall  be  saved 
from  my  enemies.     2.  Kings.  22—4.     See  verse  7:  also  Psalm.  17 — 4  and  7. 

And  the  king  (Jeroboam)  said  to  the  man  of  God:  Intreat  the  face  of  the 
Lord  thy  God,  and  pray  for  me,  that  my  hand  may  be  restored  to  me. 
And  the  man  of  God  besought  the  face  of  the  Lord;  and  the  king's  hand  was 
restored  to  him;  and  it  became  as  it  was  before     8.  Kings.  13 — 6. 

And  the  Lord  heard  the  voice  of  Elias,  and  the  soul  of  the  child  returned 
into  him:  and  he  revived.     Ibid.  17—22. 

Go  back,  and  tell  Ezechias  the  captain  of  my  people:  Thus  saith  the  Lord 
the  God  of  David  thy  father:  I  have  heard  thy  prayer,  and  I  have  seen  thy 
tears:  and  behold,  I  have  healed  thee:  on  the  third  day  thou  shalt  go  up  to 
the  temple  of  the  Lord.  4.  Kings.  20—5.  See  18—4;  2.  Paral.  82—30,  and 
Isa.  38—5. 

And  he  (Mayiaases)  entreated  him,  and  besought  him  earnestly:  and  he 
beard  his  prayer,  and  brought  him  again  to  Jerusalem  into  his  kingdom:  and 
Manasses  knew  that  the  Lord  was  God.     2.  Paral.  83—13. 

Let  all  the  seed  of  Israel  fear  him:  because  he  hath  not  slighted  nor  de- 
spised the  supplication  of  the  ixx)r  man.  Neither  hath  he  turned  away  his 
face  from  me:  and  when  I  cried  to  him  he  heard  me.    Psalm.  21 — 25. 

At  that  time  the  prayers  of  them  both  (Tobias  and  Sara)  were  heard  in 
the  sight  of  the  glory  of  the  most  high  God:  and  the  holy  Angel  of  the  Lord 
Raphael,  was  sent  to  heal  them  both,  whose  prayers  at  one  time  were  re- 
hearsed in  the  sight  of  the  Lord.    Tob.  3—24,  35.     See  Judith.  4—8,  11,  13. 

I  have  cried  to  the  Lord  with  my  voice:  and  he  hath  heard  me  from  his 
holy  hill.    Psalm.  3—5. 

Know  ye  also  that  the  Lord  hath  made  his  holy  one  wonderful:  the  Lord 
will  hear  me  when  I  shall  cry  unto  him.    Psalm.  4 — 4. 


PRAYER,  658 

For  requiring  their  blood  he  hath  remembered  them:  he  hath  not  forgot- 
ten the  cry  of  the  poor.     Psalm.  9 — 13. 

This  poor  man  cried;  and  the  Lord  heard  him,  and  saved  him  out  of  all 
his  troubles.     Psalm.  33 — 7.     See  verses  5  and  18. 

But  I  have  cried  to  God:  and  the  Lord  will  save  me.  Evening  and  morn- 
ing, and  at  noon  I  will  speak  and  declare;  and  he  shall  hear  my  voice.  Psalm. 
54—17,  18.     See  49—13. 

In  my  trouble  I  cried  to  the  Lord;  and  he  heard  me.  Psalm.  119 — 1.  See 
Psalm.  117—5. 

He  will  do  the  will  of  them  that  fear  him:  and  he  will  hear  their  prayer, 
and  save  them.     Psalm.  144—19.     See  Psalm.  90,  and  Eccli.  4—6. 

The  Lord  is  far  from  the  wicked:  and  he  will  hear  the  prayers  of  the  just. 
Prov.  15—39. 

The  prayer  out  of  the  mouth  of  the  poor  shall  reach  the  ears  of  God;  and 
judgment  shall  come  for  him  speedily.     Eccli.  21 — 6. 

The  mercy  of  God  is  beautiful  in  the  time  of  affliction,  as  a  cloud  of  rain 
in  the  time  of  drought.     Ibid.  35 — 26.    ^ 

And  they  (Elias  and  Eliseus)  called  upon  the  Lord  who  is  merciful,  and 
spreading  their  hands,  they  hfted  them  up  to  heaven:  and  the  holy  Lord  God 
quickly  heard  their  voice.     Ibid.  48 — 22. 

For  the  people  of  Sion  shall  dwell  in  Jerusalem:  weeping  thou  shalt  not 
weep,  he  will  surely  have  pity  on  thee:  at  the  voice  of  thy  cry,  as  soon  as 
he  shall  hear,  he  will  answer  thee.     Isa.  30 — 19.     See  Chapter  37,  and  55 — 7. 

And  you  shall  call  upon  me,  and  you  shall  go:  and  you  shall  pray  to  me, 
and  I  will  hear  you.  You  shall  seek  me  and  shall  find  me,  when  you  shall 
seek  me  with  all  your  heart.     Jerem.  29 — 12,  13. 

I  have  called  upon  thy  name,  O  Lord,  from  the  lowest  pit.  Thou  hast 
heard  my  voice:  turn  not  away  thy  ear  from  my  sighs,  and  cries.  Thou 
drew  est  near  in  the  day,  when  I  called  upon  thee:  thou  saidst:  Fear  not. 
Lamentations.  3 — 55  to  57. 

Then  Susanna  cried  out  with  a  loud  voice,  and  said:  O  eternal  God,  who 
knowest  hidden  things,  who  knowest  all  things  before  they  come  to  pass, 
thou  knowest  that  they  have  borne  false  witness  against  me;  and  behold,  I 
must  die;  whereas  I  have  done  none  of  these  things  which  these  men  have 
maliciously  forged  against  me.  And  the  Lord  heard  her  voice.  Dan. 
13—42  to  44. 

I  cried  out  of  my  affliction  to  the  Lord;  and  he  heard  me:  I  cried  out  of 
the  belly  of  hell;  and  thou  hast  heard  my  voice.    Jonas.  2 — 3. 

And  I  will  bring  the  third  part  through  the  fire,  and  will  refine  them  as 
silver  is  refined:  and  I  will  try  them  as  gold  is  tried.  They  shall  call  on  my 
name,  and  I  will  hear  them.  I  will  say:  Thou  art  my  people:  and  they  shall 
say:    The  Lord  is  my  God.     Zach.  13 — 9. 

And  these  indeed  called  upon  Almighty  God,  to  preserve  the  things  that 
had  been  committed  to  them,  safe  and  sure  for  those  that  had  committed 
them.     2.  Mach.  3— 22.     See  John.  9— 31. 

And  he  {Cornelius)  beholding  him  {the  Angel),  being  seized  with  fear,  said: 
What  is  it.  Lord  ?  And  he  said  to  him:  Thy  prayers  and  thy  alms  have  as- 
cended for  a  memorial  in  the  sight  of  God.     Acts.  10 — 4, 

Why  Ood  does  not  Grant  the  Prayers  of  Some. 

I  spoke,  and  you  hearkened  not:  but  resisting  the  commandment  of  the 


654  PRAYER. 

Lord,  and  swelling  with  pride  you  went  up  into  the  mountain.  *  *  And 
when  you  returned,  and  wept  before  the  Lord,  he  heard  you  not;  neither 
would  he  yield  to  your  voice.     Deut.  1 — 43,  45. 

But  I  will  hide,  and  cover  my  face  in  that  day,  for  all  the  evils  which 
they  have  done;  because  they  have  followed  strange  gods.     Ibid.  31—18. 

And  you  shall  cry  out  in  that  day  from  the  face  of  the  king,  whom  you 
have  chosen  to  yourselves:  and  the  Lord  will  not  hear  you  in  that  day, 
because  you  desired  unto  yourselves  a  king.     1.  Kings.  8 — 18. 

They  cried,  but  there  was  none  to  save  them:  to  the  Lord,  but  he  heard 
them  not.     Psalm.  17 — 42. 

When  sudden  calamity  shall  fall  on  you,  and  destruction,  as  a  tempest, 
shall  be  at  hand;  when  tribulation  and  distress  shall  come  upon  you;  then 
shall  they  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  not  hear:  they  shall  rise  in  the  morning, 
and  shall  not  find  me:  because  they  have  hated  instruction,  and  received  not 
the  fear  of  the  Lord,  nor  consented  to  my  counsel,  but  despised  all  my  re- 
proof.    Prov.  1—27  to  30.     See  15-29. 

He  that  stoppeth  his  ear  against  the  cry  of  the  poor,  shall  also  cry  him- 
self, and  shall  not  be  heard.     Ibid.  21 — 13. 

He  that  turneth  away  his  ears  from  hearing  the  law,  his  prayer  shall  be 
an  abomination.     Ibid.   28 — 9. 

When  one  prayeth,  and  another  curseth,  whose  voice  will  Grod  hear? 
He  that  washeth  himself  after  touching  the  dead,  if  he  toucheth  him  again, 
what  doth  his  washing  avail  ?  So  a  man  that  fasteth  for  his  sins,  and  doeth 
the  same  again,  what  doth  his  humbling  himself  profit  him  ?  who  will  hear 
his  prayer?    Eccli.  34^29  to  31. 

And  when  you  stretch  forth  your  hands,  I  will  turn  away  my  eyes  from 
you:  and  when  you  multiply  prayer,  I  will  not  hear:  for  your  hands  are  full 
of  blood.     Isa.  1 — 15.     See  59—1  and  following  verses. 

Therefore  do  not  thou  pray  for  this  people,  nor  take  to  thee  praise  and 
supplication  for  them,  and  do  not  withstand  me:  for  I  will  not  hear  thee. 
Jerem.  7—16.     See  11—14,  and  14-11. 

Wherefore  thus  saith  the  Lord:  Behold,  I  will  bring  in  evils  upon  them, 
which  they  shall  not  be  able  to  escape:  and  they  shall  cry  to  me,  and  I  will 
not  hearken  to  them.     Ibid.  11 — 11. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  me:  Pray  not  for  this  people  for  their  good.  When 
they  fast  I  will  not  hear  their  prayers:  and  if  they  offer  holocaust  and  vic- 
tims, I  will  not  receive  them:  for  I  will  consume  them  by  the  sword,  and  by 
famine,  and  by  the  pestilence.     Ibid.  14—11,  12.     See  15 — 1. 

Therefore  I  also  will  deal  with  them  in  my  wrath:  my  ej'es  shall  not  spare 
them,  neither  will  I  shew  mercy :  and  when  they  shall  cry  to  my  ears  with  a 
loud  voice,  I  will  not  hear  them.     Ezech.  8 — 18.     See  14—16  and  20. 

Then  shall  they  cry  to  the  Lord;  and  he  will  not  hear  them:  and  he  will 
hide  his  face  from  them  at  that  time,  as  they  have  behaved  wickedly  in  their 
devices.     Micheas.  3 — 4.    See  Zach.  7 — 13. 

Then  this  wicked  man  (Antiochua)  prayed  to  the  Lord,  of  whom  he  was 
not  to  obtain  mercy.    2.  Mach.  9 — 13. 

For  know  ye  that  afterwards  when  he  (Esau)  desired  to  inherit  the  bless- 
ing, he  was  rejected:  for  he  foimd  no  place  of  repentance,  although  \vith  tears 
he  had  sought  it.    Hebr.  12—17.     See  John  9—31 ,  and  James.  4 — 3. 
Prayer  Necessary  to  the  Faithful. 

Be  not  solicitous  about  any  thing:  but  in  every  thing  by  prayer  and  sup- 


PRAYER.  655 

plication  with  thanksgiving  let  your  petitions  be  made  known  to  God.  Philip. 
4—6.     See  Rom.  15—30,  31. 

But  if  any  of  you  want  wisdom,  let  him  ask  of  God,  who  giveth  to  all 
abundantly,  and  upbraideth  not:  and  it  shall  be  given  him.  James.  1—5. 
See  Coloss.  4 — 3. 

But  the  end  of  all  approacheth.  Be  prudent,  therefore,  and  watch  in 
prayers.     1.  Peter.  4 — 7.     See  James.  5 — 18. 

Power  and  Efficacy  of  Prayer. 

And  when  Moses  lifted  up  his  hands,  Israel  overcame:  but  if  he  let  them 
down  a  little,  Amalec  overcame.     Exod.  17 — 11. 

And  it  came  to  pass  when  the  time  was  come  about,  Anna  conceived  and 
bore  a  son,  and  called  his  name  Samuel:  because  she  had  asked  him  of  the 
Lord.     1.  Kings.  1—19. 

Samuel  prayed  for  the  defeat  of  the  Philistines,  and  his  prayer  was  heard. 
Ibid.  7—9. 

After  a  drought  of  three  years  and  six  months,  Elias,  by  prayer,  called  rain 
down  from  heaven.    8.  Kings.  18  —45.     See  17—1. 

Ezechias,  by  prayer,  obtained  a  longer  lease  of  life.    4.  Kings.  20 — 2. 

And  after  that;  he  (Manasses)  was  in  distress,  he  prayed  to  the  Lord  his 
God;  and  did  penance  exceedingly  before  the  God  of  his  fathers.  And  he  en- 
treated him,  and  besought  him  earnestly:  and  "he  heard  his  prayer,  and 
brought  him  again  to  Jerusalem  into  his  kingdom:  and  Manasses  knew  that 
the  Lord  was  God.     2.  Paral.  33—12,  13. 

Prayer  is  good  with  fasting  and  alms,  more  than  to  lay  up  treasures  of 
gold.     Tob.  12—8.     See  whole  Chapter. 

The  prayer  of  him  that  humbleth  himself,  shall  pierce  the  clouds:  and 
till  it  come  nigh  he  will  not  be  comforted:  and  he  wiU  not  depart  till  the  most 
High  behold.     Eccli.  85—21. 

But  these  three  men,  that  is,  Sidrach,  Misach,  and  Abdenago,  fell  down 
bound  in  the  midst  of  the  furnace  of  burning  fire.  And  they  walked  in  the 
midst  of  the  flame,  praising  God,  and  blessing  the  Lord.     Dan.  8 — 28,  24. 

And  Jonas  prayed  to  the  Lord  his  God  out  of  the  belly  of  the  fish.  And ' 
he  said:  I  cried  out  of  my  afiiiction  to  the  Lord;  and  he  heard  me:  I  cried  out 
of  the  belly  of  hell;  and  thou  hast  heard  my  voice.  Jonas.  2 — 2,  8.  See 
Matth.  6-6. 

Prayer  casts  out  demons.    Matth.  17 — 20. 

The  remission  of  sins  is  obtained  by  prayer.    Luke.  18 — 18,  14. 

Prayer  is  a  satisfaction  for  the  penalty  which  attaches  to  sin.  See  example 
of  the  penitent  thief.     Ibid.  28—42,  48. 

And  the  prayer  of  faith  shall  save  the  sick  man:  and  the  Lord  shall  raise 
him  up:  and  if  he  be  sins,  they  shall  be  forgiven  him.  Confess,  therefore, 
your  sins  one  to  another;  and  pray  for  one  another,  that  you  may  be  saved: 
for  the  continual  prayer  of  a  just  man  availeth  much.    James.  5 — 15,  16. 

Conditions  of  Prayer. 

First,  Faith  is  a  Necessary  Condition, 

And  all  things  whatsoever  you  shall  ask  in  prayer,  believing,  you  shall 
receive.     Matth.  21 — 23. 


656  PRAYER. 

Therefore  I  say  to  you,  all  things  whatsoever  you  ask  when  ye  pray, 
believe  that  you  shall  receive,  and  they  shall  come  unto  you.  Mark.  11 — 24. 
See  James.  1 — 6. 

Secondly,  Hope  and  Confidence  are  Necessary  Conditions. 

And  this  is  the  confidence  which  we  have  in  him:  that  whatsoever  we 
shall  ask,  according  to  his  will,  he  heareth  us.  And  we  know  that  he  heareth 
us  whatsoever  we  ask:  we  know  that  we  have  the  petitions  which  we  request 
of  him.  1.  John.  5—14,  15.  See  Matth.  7—7;  Mark.  11—24;  Luke.  11—10, 
and  John.  16—23. 

Thirdly,  Charity  is  a  Necessary  Condition. 

Blessed  are  the  merciful:  for  they  shall  obtain  mercy.  Matth.  5 — 7. 
SeeTob.  12—8. 

And  when  you  shall  stand  to  pray,  forgive,  if  you  have  any  thing  against 
any  man;  that  your  Father  also,  who  is  in  heaven,  may  forgive  yott  your 
sins.  But  if  you  will  not  forgive,  neither  will  your  Father,  who  is  in  heaven, 
forgive  you  your  sins.     Mark.  11 — 25,  26. 

He  that  hath  my  commandments,  and  keepeth  them;  he  it  is  that  loveth 
me.    John.  14 — 21. 

Dearly  beloved,  if  our  heart  do  not  reprehend  us,  we  have  confidence 
towards  God:  and  whatsoever  we  shall  ask,  we  shall  receive  of  him:  because 
we  keep  his  commandments,  and  do  those  things  that  are  pleasing  in  his  sight* 
1.  John.  3—21,  22.     See  James.  5- 16. 

Fourthly,  Humility  both  of  Body  and  of  Spirit  is  a  Necessary   Conditiori. 

And  Solomon  stood  before  the  altar  of  the  Lord,  in  the  sight  of  the  assem- 
bly of  Israel,  and  spread  forth  his  hands  towards  heaven.  3.  Kings.  8 — 22. 
See  2.  Paral.  6—13,  and  Exod.  17—12. 

And  I  set  my  face  to  the  Lord  my  God,  to  pray  and  make  suppUcation 
•with  fasting,  and  sackcloth,  and  ashes.    Dan.  9 — 3. 

And  the  men  of  Ninive  believed  in  God:  and  they  proclaimed  a  fast,  and 
put  on  sackcloth  from  the  greatest  to  the  least.  And  the  word  came  to  the 
king  of  Ninive:  and  he  rose  up  out  of  his  throne,  and  cast  away  his  robe  from 
him,  and  was  clothed  with  sackcloth,  and  sat  in  ashes.    Jonas.  3 — 5,  6. 

And  the  publican,  standing  afar  off,  would  not  so  much  as  lift  his  eyes 
towards  heaven:  but  struck  his  breast,  saying:  O  Gkxi,  be  merciful  to  me  a 
sinner.     Luke.  8 — 13. 

For  this  cause  I  bow  my  knees  to  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Ephes.  3—14. 

The  Person  Praying  should  Rely  Wholly  upon  God's  Mercy. 

But  to  whom  shall  I  have  respect,  but  to  him  that  is  poor  and  little,  and 
of  a  contrite  spirit,  and  that  trembleth  at  my  words  ?    Isa.  66—2. 

Incline,  O  my  God,  thy  ear,  and  hear:  open  thy  eyes,  and  see  our  desola- 
tion, and  the  city  upon  which  thy  name  is  called:  for  it  is  not  for  our  justifi- 
cations that  we  present  our  prayers  before  thy  face,  but  for  the  multitude  of 
thy  tender  mercies.  "  Dan.  9 — 18. 


PRAYER.  657 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  just,  and  his  ears  unto  their  prayers. 
But  the  countenance  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil  things;  to  cut  off 
the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  earth.  The  just  cried;  and  the  Lord 
heard  them,  and  deUvered  them  out  of  all  their  troubles.  The  Lord  is  nigh 
unto  them  that  are  of  a  contrite  heart:  and  he  will  save  the  humble  of  spirit. 
Psakn.  33— 16  to  19.     See  Isa.  59—2. 

The  continual  prayer  of  a  just  man  availeth  much.     James.  5 — 16. 

Prayers  to  be  Said  on  Bended  Knees. 

{See  Knee.) 

Prayers  of  the  Saints. 

Abraham  prayed  for  Ismael.     Gen.  17—18. 

Abraham  also  fervently  besought  God  to  spare  the  Sodomites.  Ibid. 
18-23. 

For  Lofs  prayers,  see  Ibid.  Chapter  19. 

And  when  Abraham  prayed,  God  healed  Abimelech,  and  his  wife,  and 
his  handmaids.     Ibid.  30—17.     See  24—13,  and  25—21. 

And  Jacob  said:  O  God  of  my  father  Abraham,  and  God  of  my  father 
Isaac:  O  Lord  who  saidst  to  me:  Return  to  thy  land,  and  to  the  place  of  thy 
birth,  and  I  will  do  well  for  thee.  I  am  not  worthy  of  the  least  of  all  thy 
mercies,  and  of  thy  truth  which  thou  hast  fulfilled  to  thy  servant.  Ibid. 
32—9,  10.     See  28—3,  and  48—15,  16. 

God  heard  the  prayers  offered  by  Moses  in  behalf  of  the  Egyptians,  and 
put  an  end  to  the  plagues.    Exod.  8—12,  29;  9—29,  33,  and  10—18. 

And  when  Moses  Ufted  up  his  hands,  Israel  overcame:  but  if  he  let  them 
down  a  little,  Amalec  overcame.     Ibid.  17 — 11. 

But  Moses  besought  the  Lord  his  God,  saying:  Why,  O  Lord,  is  thy  indig- 
nation enkindled  against  thy  people,  whom  thou  hast  brought  out  of  the  land 
of  Egypt,  with  great  power,  and  with  a  mighty  hand  ?  let  not  the  Egyptians 
say,  I  beseech  thee:  He  craftily  brought  them  out,  that  he  might  kill  them  in 
the  mountains,  and  destroy  them  from  the  earth:  let  thy  anger  cease,  and  be 
appeased  upon  the  wickedness  of  thy  people.  Remember  Abraham,  Isaac, 
and  Israel  thy  servants,  to  whom  thou  sworest  by  thy  own  self,  saying:  I 
will  multiply  your  seed  as  the  stars  of  heaven:  and  this  whole  land  that  I 
have  spoken  of,  I  will  give  to  your  seed,  and  you  shall  possess  it  for  ever. 
*  *  And  returning  to  the  Lord,  he  said:  I  beseech  thee;  this  people  hath 
sianed  a  heinous  sin;  and  they  have  made  to  themselves  gods  of  gold:  either 
forgive  them  this  trespass,  or  if  thou  do  not,  strike  me  out  of  the  book  that 
thou  hast  written.     Ibid.  32—11  to  13,  and  31,  32.     See  33—13. 

In  the  mean  time  there  arose  a  murmuring  of  the  people  against  the  Lord, 
as  it  were  "repining  at  their  fatigue.  And  when  the  Lord  heard  it  he  was 
angry.  And  the  fire  of  the  Lord  being  kindled  against  them,  devoured  them 
that  were  at  the  uttermost  part  of  the  camp.  And  when  the  people  cried  to 
Moses,  Moses  prayed  to  the  Lord,  and  the  fire  was  swallowed  up.  Nvun. 
11 — 1,  2.  See  verse  1 — 18,  for  proof  of  the  fact  that  the  hearing  of  a  prayer  is 
not  always  an  indication  of  divine  love. 

Forgive,  I  beseech  thee,  the  sins  of  this  people,  according  to  the  greatness 
of  thy  rnercy,  as  thou  hast  been  merciful  to  them  from  their  going  out  of 


«58  PRAYER. 

Egjrpt  unto  this  place.  And  the  Lord  said:  I  have  forgiven  according  to  thy 
word.     Ibid.  14— 19,20.     See  12-13. 

Moses  therefore  being  very  angry,  said  to  the  Lord:  Respect  not  their 
sacrifices:  thou  knowest  that  I  have  not  taken  of  them  so  much  as  a  young 
ass  at  any  time,  nor  have  injured  any  of  them.  *  *  They  {Moses  and  Aaron) 
fell  flat  on  their  face,  and  said:  O  most  mighty,  the  God  of  the  spirits  of  all 
flesh,  for  one  man's  sin  shall  thy  wrath  rage  against  all  ?  Ibid.  16 — 15  and 
22.     See  20—6. 

Upon  which  they  {the  Israelites)  came  to  Moses,  and  said:  We  have  sinned, 
because  we  have  spoken  against  the  Lord  and  thee:  pray  that  he  may  take 
away  these  serpents  from  us.  And  Moses  prayed  for  the  people:  and  the 
Lord  said  to  him:  Make  a  brazen  serpent,  and  set  it  up  for  a  sign:  whosoever 
being  struck  shall  look  on  it,  shall  live.  Moses  therefore  made  a  brazen  ser- 
pent, and  set  it  up  for  a  sign:  which  when  they  that  were  bitten  looked  upon, 
they  were  healed.     Ibid.  21 — 7  to  9. 

And  praying,  I  said:  O  Lord  God,  destroy  not  thy  people,  and  thy  inher- 
itance, which  thou  hast  redeemed  in  thy  greatness,  whom  thou  hast  brought 
out  of  Egypt  with  a  strong  hand.  Remember  thy  servants  Abraham,  Isaac, 
and  Jacob:  look  not  on  the  stubbornness  of  this  people,  nor  on  their  wicked- 
ness and  sin.     Deut.  9 — 26,  27. 

But  Josue  rent  his  garments,  and  fell  flat  on  the  ground  before  the  ark  of 
the  Lord  until  the  evening,  both  he  and  all  the  ancients  of  Israel:  and  they 
put  dust  upon  their  heads.  And  Josue  said:  Alas,  O  Lord  God,  why  wouldst 
thou  bring  this  people  over  the  river  Jordan,  to  deliver  us  into  the  hand  of 
the  Amorrhite,  and  to  destroy  us  ?  would  God  we  had  staid  beyond  the  Jor- 
dan as  we  began.  My  Lord  God,  what  shall  I  say,  seeing  Israel  turning  their 
backs  to  their  enemies  ?    Josue.  7 — 6  to  8.     See  Judges.  6 — 36  and  39. 

Then  Manue  prayed  to  the  Lord,  and  said:  I  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  that 
the  man  of  God,  whom  thou  didst  send,  may  come  again,  and  teach  us  what 
we  ought  to  do  concerning  the  child,  that  shall  be  born.  And  the  Lord  heard 
the  prayer  of  Manue.    Judges.  13 — 8,  9. 

As  Anna  had  her  heart  full  of  grief,  she  prayed  to  the  Lord,  shedding 
many  tears,  and  she  made  a  vow,  saying:  O  Lord  of  hosts,  if  thou  wilt  look 
down,  and  wilt  be  mindful  of  me,  and  not  forget  thy  handmaid,  and  wilt  give 
to  thy  servant  a  man-child;  I  will  give  him  to  the  Lord  all  the  days  of  his 
life;  and  no  razor  shall  come  upon  his  head.  *  *  Now  Anna  spoke  in  her 
heart,  and  only  her  lips  moved,  but  her  voice  was  not  heard  at  all.  1.  Kings. 
1—10,  11  and  13. 

And  they  {the  Israelites)  said  to  Samuel:  Cease  not  to  cry  to  the  Lord  our 
God  for  us,  that  he  may  save  us  out  of  the  hand  of  the  Philistines.  Ibid. 
7—8.     See  8—7. 

And  far  from  me  be  this  sin  against  the  Lord,  that  I  should  cease  to  pray 
for  you,  and  I  will  teach  you  the  good  and  right  way.  Ibid.  12 — 23.  See 
2.  Kings.  7—18,  and  following  verses;  also  1.  Paral.  17—16. 

And  David  besought  the  Lord  for  the  child:  and  David  kept  a  fast,  and 
going  in  by  himself  lay  upon  the  ground.  And  the  ancients  of  his  house 
came,  to  make  him  rise  from  the  ground;  but  he  would  not:  neither  did  he 
eat  me§,t  with  them.     2.  Kings.  12 — 16,  17. 

And  it  was  told  David  that  Achitophel  also  was  in  the  conspiracy  with 
Absalom,  and  David  said:  Infatuate,  O  Lord,  I  beseech  thee,  the  counsel  of 
Achitophel.     Ibid.  15—31. 


PRAYER.  659 

'  But  David's  heart  struck  him,  after  the  people  were  numbered:  and  David 
said  to  the  Lord:  I  have  sinned  very  much  in  what  I  have  done:  but  I  pray 
thee,  O  Lord,  to  take  away  the  iniquity  of  thy  servant,  because  I  have  done 
exceeding  foohshly.  Ibid.  24—10.  See  1.  Paral.  31— 8;  also  3.  Kings.  8—15, 
and  2,  Paral.  6-14. 

And  the  king  {Jeroboam)  said  to  the  man  of  God:  Intreat  the  face  of  the 
Lord  thy  God,  and  pray  for  me,  that  my  hand  may  be  restored  to  me.  And 
the  man  of  God  besought  the  face  of  the  Lord;  and  the  king's  hand  was  re- 
stored to  him;  and  it  became  as  it  was  before.  3.  Kings.  13 — 6.  See  17 — 20,  22. 

And  when  it  was  now  time  to  offer  the  holocaust,  Elias  the  prophet  came 
near,  and  said:  O  Lord  God  of  Abraham,  and  Isaac,  and  Israel,  show  this 
day  that  thou  art  the  God  of  Israel,  and  I  thy  servant;  and  that  according 
to  thy  commandment  I  have  done  all  these  things.  Hear  me,  O  Lord,  hear 
me;  that  this  people  may  learn,  that  thou  art  the  Lord  God,  and  that  thou 
hast  turned  their  heart  again.  Then  the  fire  of  the  Lord  fell;  and  consumed 
the  holocaust,  and  the  wood,  and  the  stones,  and  the  dust;  and  licked  up  the 
water  that  was  in  the  trench.     Ibid.  18 — 36  to  38.     See  verse  43. 

And  Eliseus  prayed,  and  said:  Lord,  open  his  eyes,  that  he  may  see.  And 
the  Lord  opened  the  eyes  of  the  servant;  and  he  saw:  and  behold,  the  moun- 
tain was  full  of  horses,  and  chariots  of  fire  round  about  Eliseus.  And  the  en- 
emies came  down  to  him:  but  Eliseus  prayed  to  the  Lord,  saying:  Strike,  I 
beseech  thee,  this  people  with  blindness.  And  the  Lord  struck  them  with 
blindness,  according  to  the  word  of  Eliseus.     4.  Kings.  6 — 17,  18. 

But  Joachaz  besought  the  face  of  the  Lord;  and  the  Lord  heard  him:  for 
he  saw  the  distress  of  Israel,  because  the  king  of  Syria  had  oppressed  them: 
and  the  Lord  gave  Israel  a  saviour:  and  they  were  delivered  out  of  the  hand 
of  the  king  of  Syria.     Ibid.  13 — 4,  5. 

And  when  Ezechias  had  received  the  letter  of  the  hand  of  the  messengers, 
and  had  read  it,  he  went  up  to  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and  spread  it  before 
the  Lord.  And  he  prayed  in  his  sight,  saying:  O  Lord  God  of  Israel,  who  sit- 
test  upon  the  cherubims;  thou  alone  art  the  God  of  all  the  kings  of  the  earth: 
thou  madest  heaven  and  earth:  incline  thy  ear,  and  hear:  open,  O  Lord,  thy 
eyes,  and  see:  and  hear  all  the  words  of  Sennacherib,  who  hath  sent  to  up- 
braid unto  us  the  living  God.  Ibid.  19 — 14  to  16.  See  verse  3;  also  Isa. 
37—4,  15. 

And  he  {Ezechias)  turned  his  face  to  the  wall, and  prayed  to  the  Lord, saying: 
I  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  remember  how  I  have  walked  before  thee  in  truth, 
and  with  a  perfect  heart,  and  have  done  that  which  is  pleasing  before  thee. 
And  Ezechias  wept  with  much  weeping.    Ibid.  20 — 2,  3.    See  2,  Paral.  32 — 24. 

And  he  {David)  blessed  the  Lord  before  all  the  multitude;  and  he  said: 
Blessed  art  thou,  O  Lord  the  God  of  Israel,  our  father  from  eternity  to  eternity. 
Thine,  O  Lord,  is  magnificence,  and  power,  and  glory,  and  victory:  and  to 
thee  is  praise:  for  all  that  is  in  heaven,  and  in  earth,  is  thine:  thine  is  the 
kingdom,  O  Lord,  and  thou  art  above  all  princes.  Thine  are  riches,  and  thine 
is  glory:  thou  hast  dominion  over  all:  in  thy  hand  is  power  and  might;  in 
thy  hand  greatness,  and  the  empire  of  all  things.  Now  therefore,  our  God, 
we  give  thanks  to  thee;  and  we  praise  thy  glorious  name.  1.  Paral.  29 — 10  to 
13.     See  2.  Paral.  Chapter  6. 

And  he  {Asa)  called  upon  the  Lord  God,  and  said:  Lord,  there  is  no  differ- 
ence with  thee,  whether  thou  help  with  few,  or  with  many:  help  us,  O  Lord 
our  God:  for  with  confidence  in  thee,  and  in  thy  name,  we  are  come  against 


660  PRAYER. 

this  multitude.  O  Lord,  thou  art  our  God :  let  not  man  prevail  against  thee. 
And  the  Lord  terrified  the  Ethiopians  before  Asa  and  Juda:  and  the  Ethio- 
pians fled.     2.  Paral.  14—11.     See  20—3  to  12. 

And  after  that  he  (Manasses)  was  in  distress,  he  praj'ed  to  the  Lord  his 
God;  and  did  penance  exceedingly  before  the  God  of  his  fathers.  And  he  en- 
treated him,  and  besought  him  earnestly:  and  he  heard  his  prayer,  and 
brought  him  agam  to  Jerusalem  into  his  kingdom:  and  Manasses  knew  that 
the  Lord  was  God.     Ibid.  33—12,  13. 

And  we  fasted,  and  besought  our  God  for  this;  and  it  fell  out  prosperous- 
ly unto  us.     1.  Esdras.  8 — 23. 

My  God,  I  am  confounded,  and  ashamed  tohft  up  my  face  to  thee:  for 
our  iniquities  are  multiplied  over  our  heads;  and  our  sins  are  grown  up  even 
unto  heaven,  from  the  days  of  our  fathers:  and  we  ourselves  also  have  sin- 
ned grievously  unto  this  day:  and  for  our  miquities  we  and  our  kmgs,  and 
our  priests  have  been  dehvered  into  the  hands  of  the  kings  of  the  lands,  and 
to  the  sword,  and  to  captivity,  and  to  spoil,  and  to  confusion  of  face,  as  it  is 
at  this  day.     Ibid.  9 — 6,  7.     See  following  verses. 

And  when  I  had  heard  these  words,  I  sat  down,  and  wept,  and  mourned 
for  many  days:  and  I  fasted,  and  prayed  before  the  face  of  the  God  of  heav- 
en. And  I  said:  I  beseech  thee,  O  Lord  God  of  heaven,  strong,  great,  and 
terrible,  who  keepest  covenant  and  mercy  with  those  that  love  thee,  and  keep 
thy  commandments:  let  thy  ears  be  attentive,  and  thy  eyes  open,  to  hear  the 
prayer  of  thy  servant,  which  I  pray  before  thee  now,  night  and  day,  for  the 
children  of  Israel  thy  servants:  and  I  confess  the  .'sins  of  the  children  of  Israel, 
by  which  they  have  sinned  against  thee :  I  and  my  father's  house  have  sinned. 
2.  Esdras.  1-— i  to  6.     See  4—4,  and  9—5. 

Then  Tobias  sighed,  and  began  to  pray  with  tears,  saying:  Thou  art  just, 
O  Lord;  and  all  thy  judgments  are  just,  and  all  thy  ways  mercy,  and  truth, 
and  judgment:  and  now,  O  Lord,  think  of  me,  and  take  not  revenge  of  my 
sins;  neither  remember  my  offences,  nor  those  of  my  parents.  For  we  have 
not  obeyed  thy  commandments;  therefore  are  we  delivered  to  si)oil  and  to 
captivity,  and  death,  and  are  made  a  fable,  and  a  reproach  to  all  nations, 
amongst  which  thou  hast  scattered  us.  And  now,  O  Lord,  great  are  thy  judg- 
ments, because  we  have  not  done  according  to  thy  precepts,  and  have  not 
walked  sincerely  before  thee:  and  now,  O  Lord,  do  with  me  according  to  thy 
will,  and  command  my  spirit  to  be  received  in  peace:  for  it  is  better  for  me 
to  die,  than  to  Uve.     Tob.  3 — 1  to  8.     See  verse  10;  also  6 — 18. 

Then  Tobias  exhorted  the  virgin,  and  said  to  her:  Sara,  arise,  and  let  us 
pray  to  God  to-day,  and  to-morrow,  and  the  next  day:  because  for  these  three 
nights  we  are  joined  to  God :  and  when  the  third  night  is  over,  we  will  be  in  our 
own  wedlock.  For  we  are  the  children  of  saints;  and  we  must  not  be  joined 
together  like  heathens  that  know  not  God.  So  they  both  arose,  and  prayed 
earnestly  both  together  that  health  might  be  given  them.  Ibid.  8 — 4  to  6. 
See  13 — 1 ,  and  following  verses. 

And  Judith  said  to  them:  As  you  know  that  what  I  have  been  able  to  say 
is  of  God:  so  that  which  I  intend  to  do,  prove  ye  if  it  be  of  Grod,  and  pray 
that  God  may  strengthen  my  design.  You  shall  stand  at  the  gate  this  night, 
and  I  will  go  out  with  my  maid  servant:  and  pray  ye,  that  as  you  have  said, 
in  five  days  the  Lord  may  look  down  upon  his  people  Israel.  But  I  desire 
that  you  search  not  into  what  I  am  doing;  tuid  till  I  bring  you  word  let  noth- 
ing else  be  done  but  to  pray  for  me  to  the  Lord  our  Gkxi.    Judith.  8 — 30  to  33. 


PRAYER.  Ml 

See  4— 8  to  17;  also  6— 15,  21;  7—19;  Chapter  9;  10—10;  11—14,  and  16—2  to 
22. 

And  again  Esther  sent  to  Mardochai  in  these  words:  Go,  and  gather  to- 
gether all  the  Jews  whom  thou  shalt  find  in  Susan,  and  pray  ye  for  me. 
Neither  eat,  nor  drink  for  three  days  and  three  nights:  and  I  with  my  hand- 
maids will  fast  in  like  manner:  and  then  I  will  go  in  to  the  king,  against  the 
law,  not  being  called,  and  expose  myself  to  death  and  to  danger.  Esther. 
4—15,  16.     See  13—9,  and  14-  3. 

O  Lord,father,and  sovereign  ruler  of  my  life,  leave  me  not  to  their  coun- 
sel: nor  suffer  me  to  fall  by  them.     Eccli.  23 — 1.     See  Wisdom.  Chapter  9. 

'Have  mercy  upon  us,  O  God  of  all;  and  behold  us,  and  show  us  the  light 
of  thy  mercies.  And  send  thy  fear  upon  the  nations,  that  have  not  sought 
after  thee:  that  they  may  know  there  is  no  God  beside  thee, and  that  they  may 
show  forth  thy  wonders.     Eccli.  36 — 1,  2.     See  following  verses. 

A  prayer  of  Jesus  the  son  of  Sirach.  I  will  give  glory  to  thee,  O  Lord, 
O  king,  and  I  will  praise  thee,  O  God  my  saviour.  I  will  give  glory  to  thy 
name:  for  thou  hast  been  a  helper  and  protector  to  me.  And  hast  preserved 
my  body  from  destruction,  from  the  snare  of  an  unjnst  tongue,  and  from  the 
lips  of  them  that  forge  lies,  and  in  the  sight  of  them  that  stood  by,  thou  hast 
been  my  helper.  And  thou  hast  delivered  me,  according  to  the  multitude  of 
the  mercy  of  thy  name,  from  them  that  did  roar,  prepared  to  devour.  Out 
of  the  hands  of  them  that  sought  my  life,  and  from  the  gates  of  afflictions, 
which  compassed  me  about:  from  the  oppression  of  the  flame  which  surround- 
ed me,  and  in  the  midst  of  the  fire  I  was  not  burnt.  From  the  depth  of  the 
belly  of  hell,  and  from  an  unclean  tongue,  and  from  lying  words,  from  an  un- 
just king,  and  from  a  slanderous  tongue:  my  soul  shall  praise  the  Lord  even 
to  death.     Ibid.  51 — 1  to  8.     See  following  verses. , 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  on  us;  for  we  have  waited  for  tnee:  be  thou  our  arm 
in  the  morning,  and  our  salvation  in  the  time  of  trouble.  Isa.  33 — 2.  See 
37—16;  68—15,  and  Chapter  64. 

Correct  me,  O  Lord,  but  yet  with  judgment:  and  not  in  thy  fury, lest  thou 
bring  me  to  nothing.  Pour  out  thy  indignation  upon  the  nations  that  have 
not  known  thee,  and  upon  the  provinces  that  have  not  called  upon  thy  name: 
because  thej^  have  eaten  up  Jacob,  and  devoured  him,and  consumed  him, and 
have  destroyed  his  glory.  Jerem.  10—24,  25.  See  7 — 16;  11 — 14;  14 — 11,  and 
15—15. 

O  Lord,  the  hope  of  Israel:  all  that  forsake  thee  shall  be  confounded:  they 
that  depart  from  thee,  shall  be  written  in  the  earth:  because  they  have  for- 
saken the  Lord  the  vein  of  living  waters.  Heal  me,  O  Lord,  and  I  shall  be 
healed:  save  me,  and  I  shall  be  saved:  for  thou  art  my  praise.  Ibid.  17 — 13, 
14.     See  18 — 19,  23;  and  32—16;  also  Lamentations.  Chapter  5. 

We  have  sinned  before  the  Lord  our  God,  and  have  not  believed  him,nor 
put  our  trust  in  him.  *  *  And  we  have  not  hearkened  to  the  voice  of  the 
Lord  our  God  according  to  all  the  words  of  the  prophets  whom  he  sent  to  us. 
Baruch.  1—17  and  21.     See  2—6  and  11. 

Then  Azarias  standing  up,  prayed  in  this  manner,  and  opening  his  mouth 
in  the  midst  of  the  fire,  he  said:  Blessed  art  thou,  O  Lord  the  God  of  our  fath- 
ers: and  thy  name  is  worthy  of  praise,  and  glorious  for  ever.  Dan.  3 — 25, 
26.     See  following  verses. 

Now  when  Daniel  knew  this  that  is  to  say,  that  the  law  was  made,  he 
went  into  his  house:  and  opening  the  windows4n  his  upper  chamber  towards 

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663  PRAYER. 

Jesusalem.he  knelt  down  three  times  a  day,  and  adored,  and  gave  thanks  be- 
fore his  God,  as  he  had  been  accustomed  to  do  before.  Ibid.  6-10.  See 
13—42. 

And  Jonas  prayed  to  the  Lord  his  God  out  of  the  belly  of  the  fish.  *  * 
And  the  Lord  spoke  to  the  flsh:  and  it  vomited  out  Jonas  upon  the  dry  land. 
Jonas.  3—2  and  11. 

The  prayer  of  Habacuc,  the  prophet,  for  ignorances.  See  Habac.  Chapter 
3. 

And  now  let  us  cry  to  heaven:  and  tbe  Lord  will  have  mercy  on  us,  and 
will  remember  the  covenant  of  our  fathers,  and  will  destroy-  this  army  before 
our  face  this  day:  and  all  nations  shall  know  that  there  is  one  that  redeemeth 
and  delivereth  Israel.  1.  Mach.  4—10,  11.  See  verse  30;  also  3 — 44;  7—36; 
11—71,  and  2.  Mach.  1—24. 

And  when  the  high  priest  was  praying,  the  same  young  men  in  the  same 
clothing  stood  by  Heliodorus,  and  said  to  him:  Give  tliauks  to  Onias  the 
priest:  because  for  his  sake  the  Lord  hath  granted  thee  life.  2.  Mach.  3—33. 
See  verses  14,  30;  also  6-30,  31;  8—1,  14,  and  15—33.  35. 

Christ  taught  the  disciples  to  pray,  and  prescHbed  a  formula.  Matth.  6 — 9. 
See  Luke.  11—3. 

And  he  spoke  also  a  parable  to  them,  that  we  ought  always  to  pray,  and 
not  to  faint.     Luke.  18—1.     See  11—5. 

All  these  were  persevering  with  one  mind  in  prayer  with  the  women, and 
Mary  the  mother  of  Jesus,  and  his  brethren.     Acts.  1 — 14.     See  verse  24. 

And  they  were  persevering  in  the  doctrine  of  the  apostles,  and  in  the  com- 
munication of  the  breaking  of  bread,  and  in  prayers.     Ibid.  2 — 43. 

Who  when  they  had  heard  them,  with  one  accord  lifted  up  their  voice  to 
God,  and  said:  Lord,  thou«art  he  that  didst  make  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea, 
and  all  things  that  are  in  them.  *  *  And  when  they  had  prayed,  the  place 
was  shaken  wherein  they  were  assembled:  and  they  were  all  filled  with  the 
Holy  Ghost:  and  they  spoke  the  word  of  God  with  confidence.  Ibid.  4 — 24 
and  31. 

And  they  stoned  Stephen,  invoking,  and  saying:  Lord  Jesus,  receive  my 
spirit.  And  kneeling  down,  he  cried  out  with  a  loud  voice,  saying:  Lord,  lay 
not  this  sin  to  their  charge.  And  when  he  had  said  this,  he  fell  asleep  in  the 
Lord.  Ibid.  7—58,  59.  See  6-6;  8—15,  17;  9-9,  11,  40;  11—4  and  30,  and 
83—3. 

Peter  therefore  was  kept  in  prison.  But  prayer  was  made  without  ceas- 
ing by  the  church  to  God  for  him.  Ibid.  13—5.  See  verse  12.  See  14—22,  and 
lft-16,  18. 

And  when  he  {Paul)  had  said  these  things,  kneeling  down  he  prayed  with 
them  all.     Ibid.  20— 36.     See21— 5;  22— 17.  18,  and  28— 8, 

For  God  is  my  witness,  whom  I  serve  with  my  spirit  in  the  gosi)el  of  his  Son, 
that,  without  ceasing  I  make  a  commemoration  of  you,  always  in  my  prayers. 
Rom.  1—9,  10,     See  8— 26. 

I  give  thanks  to  my  God,  in  every  remembrance  of  you,  always  in  my  pray- 
ers making  suppUcation  for  you  all  with  joy.  Philip.  1 — 3,4.  See  verse  9; 
also  2.  Tim.  1—3. 

Therefore  we  also,  from  the  day  that  we  heard  it,  cease  not  to  pray  for  you, 
and  to  beg  that  you  may  be  filled  with  the  knowledge  of  his  will,  in  all  wisdom, 
and  spiritual  understanding.     Coloss.  1 — 9.     See  2.  Thess.  1—11. 


PREACHER.  663 

(See  Priest,  and  Gospel.) 

PREACHING. 

Preaching  the  Gospel. 

(See  Gospel.) 

Preaching  the  Word  of  God. 

(See   Word  of  God.) 

PRECEPT. 

The  Precepts  of  God  can  be  Observed  with  the  Assistance  of  his  Grace. 

{See  Law.) 
The  Precepts  of  God,  Easy  of  Fulfilment. 

This  commandment,  that  I  command  thee  this  day,  is  not  above  thee, 
nor  far  off  from  thee.  *  *  But  the  word  is  very  nigli  unto  thee,  in  thy 
mouth  and  in  thy  heart,  that  thou  mayst  do  it.     Deut.  30 — 11  and  14. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  holy,  enduring  for  ever  and  ever:  the  judgments 
of  the  Lord  are  true,  justified  in  themselves.  More  to  be  desired  than  gold 
and  many  precious  stones:  and  sweeter  than  honey  and  the  honey -comb.  For 
thy  servant  keepeth  them,  and  in  keeping  them  there  is  a  great  reward. 
Psalm.  18— 10  to  12. 

I  have  been  delighted  in  the  way  of  thy  testimonies,  as  in  all  riches.  *  * 
I  have  stuck  to  thy  testimonies,  O  Lord:  put  me  not  to  shame.  I  have  run 
the  way  of  thy  commandments,  when  thou  didst  enlarge  my  heart.  Psalm. 
118— 14  and  31,  32. 

And  they  that  remain  shall  know,  that  there  is  nothing  better  than  the 
fear  of  God:  and  that  there  is  nothing  sweeter  than  to  have  regard  to  the 
commandments  of  the  Lord.     Eccli.  23 — 37. 

A  wise  man  hateth  not  the  commandments  and  justices:  and  he  shall  not 
be  dashed  in  pieces  as  a  ship  in  a  storm.  A  man  of  understanding  is  faithful 
to  the  law  of  God:  and  the  law  is  faithful  to  him.     Ibid.  33—2,  3. 

Take  up  my  yoke  upon  you,  and  learn  of  me,  because  I  am  meek  and 
humble  of  heart:  and  you  shall  find  rest  to  your  souls.  For  my  yoke  is  sweet, 
and  my  burden  light.     Matth.  11—29,  30. 

For  this  is  the  charity  of  God,  that  we  keep  his  commandments:  and  his 
commandments  are  not  heavy.     1.  John.  5 — 3. 

Utility  of  the  Divine  Precepts. 

Speak  to  the  children  of  Israel,  and  thou  shalt  tell  them,  to  make  to  them- 
.selves  fringes  in  the  corners  of  their  garments,  putting  in  them  ribands  of 
blue:  that  when  they  shall  see  them,  they  may  remember  all  the  command- 
ments of  the  Lord,  and  not  follow  their  own  thoughts  and  eyes  going  astray 
after  divers  things,  but  rather  being  mindful  of  the  precepts  of  the  Lord, 
may  do  them,  and  be  holy  to  their  God.     Num.  15—38  to  40. 


664  PRECEPT. 

And  these  words  which  I  command  thee  this  day,  shall  be  in  thy  heart:; 
and  thou  shalt  tell  them  to  thy  children:  and  thou  shalt  meditate  upon  them 
sitting  in  thy  house,  and  walking  on  thy  journey,  sleeping,  and  rising.  And 
thou  shalt  bind  them  as  a  sign  on  thy  hand:  and  they  shall  be  and  shall  move 
between  thy  eyes.  And  thou  shalt  write  thera  in  the  entry,  and  on  the  doors 
of  thy  house.     Deut.  6—6  to  9.     See  Josue.  1—8,  and  Prov.  6—21,  22. 

Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way,  who  walk  in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 
Blessed  are  they  that  search  his  testimonies:  that  seek  him  with  their  whole 
heart.  *  *  Thy  words  have  I  hidden  in  my  heart,  that  I  may  not  sin 
against  thee.  *  *  I  will  think  of  thy  justifications:  I  will  not  forget  thy 
words.  *  *  Give  me  understanding,  and  I  will  search  thy  law;  and  I  will 
keep  it  with  my  whole  heart.  *  *  Unless  thy  law  had  been  my  meditation, 
I  had  then  perhaps  perished  in  my  abjection.  Thy  justifications  I  will  never 
forget;  for  by  them  thou  hast  given  me  life.  *  *  O  how  have  I  loved  thy 
law,  O  Lord  !  it  is  my  meditation  all  the  day.  Through  thj'^  commandment, 
thou  hast  made  me  wiser  than  my  enemies:  for  it  is  ever  with  me.  I  have  un- 
derstood more  than  aU  my  teachers;  because  thy  testimonies  are  my  medita- 
tion. I  have  had  understanding  above  ancients;  because  I  have  sought  thy 
commandments.  Psalm.  118—1,  2,  11,  16,  34,  92,  93  and  97  to  100.  See  Psalm. 
1—2;  Prov.  15—28,  and  EccU.  6—37. 

And  it  shall  be  as  a  sign  in  thy  hand,  and  as  a  memorial  before  thy  eyes; 
and  that  the  law  of  the  Lord  be  always  in  thy  mouth;  for  with  a  strong  hand 
the  Lord  hath  brought  thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt.  Exod.  13 — 9.  See  Deut. 
11—19;  Psalm.  118-46,  and  EccU.  9—23. 

Keep  therefore  and  do  the  things  which  the  Lord  God  hath  commanded 
you:  you  shall  not  go  aside  neither  to  the  right  hand,  nor  to  the  left:  but  you 
shall  walk  in  the  way  that  the  Lord  your  God  hath  commanded,  that  you 
may  live,  and  it  may  be  well  with  you,  and  your  days  may  be  long  in  the 
land  of  your  possession.  Deut.  5 — 32,  33.  See  12 — 28  and  32;  18 — 4  £Uid  18; 
EccU.  32—28,  and  Psalm.  118—48,  60  and  112. 

Observance  of  the  Divine  Precepts  Rewarded. 

If  therefore  you  wiU  hear  my  voice,  and  keep  my  covenant,  you  shall  be 
my  pecuUar  possession  above  all  people:  for  all  the  earth  is  mine.  Exod. 
19—5.     See  Levit.  Chapter  26,  and  2.  Cor.  6—16. 

I  call  heaven  and  earth  to  witness  this  day,  that  I  have  set  before  you  life 
and  death,  blessing  and  cursing.  Choose  therefore  life,  that  both  thou  and 
thy  seed  may  live:  and  that  thou  mayst  love  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  obey  his 
voice,  and  adhere  to  him  (for  he  is  thy  life,  and  the  length  of  thy  days),  that 
thou  mayst  dwell  in  the  land,  for  which  the  Lord  swore  to  thy  fathers  Abra- 
ham, Isaac,  and  Jacob,  that  he  would  give  it  them.     Deut.  30—19,  30. 

He  that  keepeth  the  commandment,  keepeth  his  own  soul:  but  he  that 
neglecteth  his  own  way,  shaU  die.     Prov.  19—16.     See  6 — 23. 

And  the  care  of  discipline  is  love:  and  love  is  the  keeping  of  her  laws:  and 
the  keeping  of  her  laws  is  the  firm  foundation  of  incorruption:  and  incomip- 
tion  bringeth  near  to  God.  Wis<lom.  6  -19,  20.  See  20—21;  also  Eccles. 
12—13. 

For  who  hath  continued  in  his  commandment,  and  hath  been  forsaken  ? 
or  who  hath  called  upon  him,  and  he  despised  him.?  EccU.  2— 12.  See  Isa. 
66—2,  and  Jerem.  7—23. 


PRfiCEPT.  665 

If  any  one  love  me,  he  will  keep  my  word;  and  my  Father  will  love  him, 
•and  he  will  come  to  him,  and  will  make  an  abode  with  him,    John.  14 — 23. 

My  son,  forget  not  my  law,  and  let  thy  heart  keep  my  commandments. 
For  they  shall  add  to  thee  length  of  days,  and  years  of  life,  and  peace.  Prov. 
3—1,  2.     See  Deut.  80—15,  16. 

He  that  keepeth  the  commandment,  shall  find  no  evil.  Eccles.  8—5.  See 
Ezech.  20—10,  11,  and  Levit.  18—5. 

Keep  therefore  the  precepts  and  ceremonies  and  judgments,  which  I 
command  thee  this  day  to  do.  If  after  thou  hast  heard  these  judgments,  thou 
keep  and  do  them,  the  Lord  thy  God  will  also  keep  his  covenant  to  thee,  and 
the  mercy  which  he  swore  to  thy  fathers:  and  he  will  love  thee  and  multiply 
thee,  and  will  bless  the  fruit  of  thy  womb,  and  the  fruit  of  thy  land,  thy  corn, 
and  thy  vintage,  thy  oil,  and  thy  herds,  and  the  flocks  of  thy  sheep  upon  the 
land,  for  which  he  swore  to  thy  fathers  that  he  would  give  it  thee.  Blessed 
shalt  thou  be  among  all  people.  No  one  shall  be  barren  among  you  of  either 
sex,  neither  of  men  nor  cattle.  Tlie  Lord  will  take  away  from  thee  all  sick- 
ness: and  the  grievous  infirmities  of  Egypt,  which  thou  knowest.  he  will  not 
bring  upon  thee,  but  upon  thy  enemies.     Deut.  7 — 11  to  15.     See  Levit.  26 — 9, 

Do  my  precepts,  and  keep  my  judgments,  and  fulfil  them:  that  you  may 
dwell  in  the  land  without  any  fear,  and  the  ground  may  yield  you  its  fruits, 
of  which  you  may  eat  your  fill,  fearing  no  man's  invasion.  Levit.  29 — 18,  19. 

Now  if  thou  wilt  hear  the  voice  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  do  and  keep  all 
liis  commandments,  which  I  command  thee  this  day,  the  Lord  thy  God  will 
make  thee  higher  than  all  the  nations  that  are  on  the  earth.  Deut.  28—1. 
See  whole  Chapter. 

Place  thy  treasure  in  the  commandments  of  the  most  High:  and  it  shall 
bring  thee  more  profit  than  gold.     Eccli.   29 — 14. 

If  you  be  willing,  and  will  hearken  to  me,  you  shall  eat  the  good  things 
•of  the  land.    Isa.  1—19. 

Keep  his  precepts  and  commandments,  which  I  command  thee:  that  it 
may  be  well  with  thee,  and  thy  children  after  thee,  and  thoii  mayst  remain 
a  long  time  upon  the  land,  which  the  Lord  thy  God  will  give  thee.  Deut. 
4—40. 

Much  peace  have  they  that  love  thy  law:  and  to  them  there  is  no  stum- 
l)ling-block.     Psalm.  118—165. 

Whosoever  speaketh  ill  of  any  thing,bindeth  himself  for  the  time  to  come : 
but  he  that  feareth  the  commandment,  shall  dwell  in  peace.    Prov.  13 — 13. 

O  that  thou  hadst  hearkened  to  my  commandments  !  thy  peace  had  been 
as  a  river,  and  thy  justice  as  the  waves  of  the  sea;  and  thy  seed  had  been  as 
the  sand,  and  the  offspring  of  thy  bowels  like  the  gravel  thereof:  his  name 
should  not  have  perished,  nor  have  been  destroyed  from  before  my  face.  Isa. 
48—18.  19. 

For  then  thou  shalt  be  able  to  prosper,  if  thou  keep  the  commandments 
and  judgments,  which  the  Lord  commanded  Moses  to  teach  Israel:  take  cour- 
age and  act  manfully;  fear  not,  nor  be  dismayed.  1.  Paral.  22 — 13.  See 
H.  Paral.  23—11. 

Then  shall  I  not  be  confounded,  when  I  shall  look  into  all  thy  command- 
ments. *  *  By  what  doth  a  young  man  correct  his  way  ?  by  observing  thy 
words.     Psalm.  118 — 6  and  9. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  feareth  the  Lord:  he  shall  delight  exceedingly  in 
his  commandments.     His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth:  the  generation  of 


666  PRECEPT. 

the  righteous  shall  be  blessed.  Glory  and  wealth  shall  be  in  his  house:  and 
his  justice  remain eth  for  ev'er  and  ever.     Psalm.  Ill — 1  to  3. 

That  seed  of  men  shall  be  honoured,  which  feareth  God:  but  that  seed 
shall  be  dishonoured,  which  transgresseth  the  commandments  of  the  Lord. 
Eccli.  10—23.     See  verses  25  and  27. 

I  cried  to  thee,  O  Lord;  I  said:  Thou  art  my  hope,  my  portion  in  the  land 
of  the  living.     Psalm.  141 — 6. 

And  when  he  was  gone  forth  into  the  way, a  certain  man  running  up  and 
kneeling  before  him,  asked  him:  Go6d  Master,  what  shall  I  do  that  Imay  i-e- 
ceive  life  everlasting?  And  Jesus  said  to  him:  Why  callest  thou  me  good? 
None  is  good,  but  one,  that  is  God.  Thou  knowest  the  commandments:  Do 
not  commit  adultery:  do  not  kill:  do  not  steal:  bear  not  false  witness:  do  not 
fraud:  honour  thy  father  and  mother.  But  he  answering,  said  to  him:  Mas- 
ter, all  these  things  have  I  observed  from  my  youth.  And  Jesus  looking  on 
him,  loved  him.     Mark.  10—17  to  21.     See  Matth.  19—16,  and  Luke.  18—18. 

And  I  know  that  his  commandment  is  life  everlasting.     John.  12—50. 

Violation  of  Divine  Precepts  Punished. 

But  of  the  tree  of  knowledge  of  good  and  evil  thou  shalt  not  eat.  For 
in  what  day  soever  thou  shalt  eat  of  it,  thou  shalt  die  the  death.     G«n.  2 — 17. 

And  the  Lord  God  sent  him  out  of  the  paradise  of  pleasure,  to  till  the 
earth  from  which  he  was  taken.  And  he  cast  out  Adam:  and  placed  before 
the  paradise  of  pleasure  Cherubims.and  a  flaming  sword,  turning  every  way, 
to  keep  the  way  of  the  tree  of  life.     Ibid.  3—23,  24. 

I  am  the  Lord  thy  God,  mighty,  jealous,  visiting  the  iniquity  of  the  fath- 
ers upon  the  children, unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate 
me.     Exod.  20—5. 

But  if  you  will  not  hear  me,nor  do  all  my  commandments, if  you  despise  my 
laws,  and  contemn  my  judgments  so  as  not  to  do  those  things  which  are  ap- 
pointed by  me,  and  to  make  void  my  covenant:  I  also  will  do  these  things  to 
you:  I  will  quickly  visit  you  with  poverty,  and  burning  heat,  which  shall 
waste  your  eyes,  and  consume  your  lives.  You  shall  sow  your  seed  in  vain, 
which  shall  be  devoured  by  your  enemies.  I  will  set  my  face  against  you; 
and  you  shall  fall  down  before  your  enemies,  and  shall  be  made  subject  to 
them  that  hate  you:  you  shall  flee  when  no  man  pursueth  you.  But  if  you 
will  not  yet  for  all  this  obey  me,  I  will  chastise  you  seven  times  more  for  your 
sins:  and  I  will  break  the  pride  of  your  stubbornness;  and  I  will  make  to  you 
the  heaven  above  as  iron,  and  the  earth  as  brass:  your  labour  shall  be  spent 
in  vain:  the  ground  shall  not  bring  forth  her  increase, nor  the  trees  yield  their 
fruit.  If  you  walk  contrary  to  me,  and  will  not  hearken  to  me,  I  will  bring 
seven  times  more  plagues  upon  you  for  your  sins:  and  I  will  send  in  upon  you 
the  beasts  of  the  field,  to  destroy  you  and  your  cattle,  and  make  you  few  in 
number,  and  that  your  highways  may  be  desolate.  And  if  even  so  you  will 
not  amend,  but  will  walk  contrary  to  me:  I  also  will  walk  contrary  to  you, 
and  will  strike  you  seven  times  for  your  sins.  And  I  will  bring  in  upon  you  the 
sword  that  shall  avenge  my  covenant.  And  when  you  shall  flee  into  the  cities, 
I  will  send  the  pestilence  in  the  midst  of  you,  and  you  shall  be  delivered  into 
the  hands  of  your  enemies,  after  I  shall  have  broken  the  staff  of  your  bread: 
so  that  ten  women  shall  bake  your  bread  in  one  oven,  and  give  it  out  by 
weight:  and  you  shall  eat.and  shall  not  be  filled.  But  if  you  will  not  for  all  this 


PRECEPT.  667 

hearken  to  me,  but  will  walk  against  nae:  I  will  also  go  against  you  with  op- 
posite fury;  and  I  will  chastise  you  with  seven  plagues  for  your  sins,  so  that 
you  shall  eat  the  flesh  of  your  sons  and  of  your  daughters.  I  will  destroy 
your  high  places,  and  break  your  idols.  You  shall  fall  among  the  ruins  of 
your  idols;  and  my  soul  shall  abhor  you,  insomuch  that  I  will  bring  your 
cities  to  be  a  wilderness,  and  I  will  make  your  sanctuaries  desolate,  and  will 
receive  no  more  your  sweet  odours.  And  I  will  destroy  your  land,  and  your 
enemies  shall  be  astonished  at  it,  when  they  shall  be  the  inhabitants  thereof. 
And  I  will  scatter  you  among  the  Gentiles;  and  I  will  draw  out  the  sword 
after  you;  and  your  land  shall  be  desert,  and  your  cities  destroyed.  Levit. 
26— 14  to  33.  See  Deut.  28— 15  and  following  verses;  1.  Kings.  15— 23  to  26; 
16—1;  Isa.  1—20,  and  5-24,  25. 

If  you  will  not  hear,  and  if  you  will  not  lay  it  to  heart,  to  give  glory  to 
my  name,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  I  will  send  poverty  upon  you,  and  will 
curse  your  blessings;  yea  I  will  curse  them:  because  you  have  not  laid  it  to 
heart.  Behold,  I  will  cast  the  shoulder  to  you,  and  I  will  scatter  upon  your 
face  the  dung  of  your  solemnities;  and  it  shall  take  you  away  with  it.  Malach. 
2—2,  3. 

Violation  of  Divine  Precepts  Eternally  Punished. 

Thou  hast  rebuked  the  proud:  they  are  cursed  who  decline  from  thy  com- 
mandments. *  *  Thou  hast  despised  all  them  that  fall  off  from  thy  judg- 
ments; for  their  thought  is  unjust.  Psalm.  118—21  and  118.  See  Jerem. 
11— 3,  4,  and  Amos.  2—4. 

See  that  you  refuse  not  him  who  speaketh.  For  if  they  escaped  not  who 
refused  him  that  spoke  upon  earth,  much  more  shall  not  we,  who  turn  away 
from  him  that  speaketh  to  us  from  heaven.     Hebr.  12 — 25. 

He  that  turneth  away  his  ears  from  hearing  the  law,  his  prayer  shall  be 
an  abomination.     Prov.  28 — 9, 

IVie  Precepts  of  the  Church  are  Binding  in  Conscience. 

And  if  he  will  not  bear  thero ,  tell  the  church.  And  if  he  will  not  hear 
the  chvu-ch,  let  him  be  to  thee  as  the  heathen  and  the  publican.  Matth. 
18—17.     See  2.  Thess.  3—14. 

For  it  hath  seemed  good  to  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  to  us,  to  lay  no  further 
burden  upon  you  than  these  necessary  things:  that  you  abstain  from  things 
sacrificed  to  idols,  and  from  blood,  and  from  things  strangled,  and  from  for- 
nication: from  which  things  keeping  yourselves,  you  shall  do  well.  Acts. 
15—28,  29. 

And  he  {Paul)  went  through  Syria  and  Cilicia,  confirming  the  churches; 
commanding  them  to  keep  the  precepts  of  the  apostles  and  the  ancients. 
Ibid.  15—41.     See  Rom.  13—2  to  5, 

Human  Precepts,  when  Just,  to  be  Observed. 

By  me  kings  reign,  and  lawgivers  decree  just  things.  By  me  princes 
rule,  and  the  mighty  decree  justice.     Prov.  8 — 15,  16. 

And  Jeremias  said  to  the  house  of  the  Rechabites:  Thus  saith  the  Lord 
of  hosts  the  God  of  Israel:  Because  you  have  obeyed  the  commandment  of 


668  PREDESTINATION. 

Jonadab  your  father,  and  have  kept  all  his  precepts,  and  have  done  all  that 
he  commanded  you:  therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  the  God  of 
Israel:  There  shall  not  be  wanting  a  man  of  the  race  of  Jonadab  the  son  of 
Rechab.  standing  before  me  for  ever.     Jerem.  35 — 18,  19. 

And  as  they  {Paul  and  Timothy)  passed  through  the  cities,  they  deliver- 
ed to  them  the  decrees  for  to  keep,  that  were  decreed  by  the  apostles  and 
ancients  who  were  at  Jerusalem.     Acts.  16—4.     See  15 — 41. 

Therefore,  brethren,  stand  firm :  and  hold  the  traditions  which  you  have 
learned,  whether  by  word  or  by  our  epistle.     2.  Tliess.  2 — 14. 

Human  Precepts,  when  Unjust,  to  be  Disregarded. 

And  the  Lord  said :  Forasmuch  as  this  people  draw  near  me  with  their 
mouth,  and  with  their  lips  glorify  me,  but  their  heart  is  far  from  me,  and  they 
have  feared  me  with  the  commandment  and  doctrines  of  men :  therefore  behold, 
I  will  proceed  to  cause  an  admiration  in  this  people,  by  a  great  and  wonderful 
miracle:  for  wisdom  shall  perish  from  their  wise  men,  and  the  understanding 
of  their  prudent  men  shall  be  hid.     Isa.  29 — 13,  14. 

But  he  (Christ)  answering,  said  to  them  {the  Scribes  and  Pharisees):  Why 
do  you  also  transgress  the  commandment  of  God  for  your  tradition?  *  * 
Ye  hypocrites,  well  hath  Isaias  prophesied  of  you,  saying:  This  people  hon- 
oureth  me  with  their  lips:  but  their  heart  is  far  from  me.  And  in  vain  do 
they  worship  me,  teaching  doctrines  and  commandments  of  men.  Matth. 
15—3,  and  7  to  9. 

Peter  then  answering,  and  the  apostles,  said:  We  ought  to  obey  Qod 
rather  than  men.     Acts.  5 — 29. 

Wherefore  rebuke  them  sharply,that  they  may  be  sound  in  the  faith,  not 
attending  to  Jewish  fables,  and  commandments  of  men,  that  turn  themselves 
Away  from  the  truth.     Titus.  1 — 13,  14. 

PREDESTINATION. 
Divine  Predestination,  Inscrutable. 

And  it  is  not  good  for  a  man  to  eat  much  honey,  so  he  that  is  a  searcher 
of  majesty,  shall  be  overwhelmed  by  glory.     Prov.  25 — 27. 

For  who  among  men  is  he  that  can  know  the  counsel  of  Qod  ?  or  who 
-can  think  what  the  will  of  God  is?  Wisdom.  9—13.  See  Isa.  40—18,  and 
1.  Ck)r.  2—16. 

Seek  not  the  things  that  are  too  high  for  thee,  and  search  not  into  things 
above  thy  ability:  but  the  things  that  God  hath  commanded  thee,  think  on 
them  always:  and  in  many  of  his  works  be  not  curious.  For  it  is  not  neces- 
sary for  thee  to  see  with  thy  eyes  those  things  that  are  hid.  In  imnecessary 
matters  be  not  over  curious:  and  in  many  of  his  works  thou  shalt  not  be  in- 
quistive.  For  many  things  are  shown  to  thee  above  the  understanding  of  men. 
And  the  suspicion  of  them  hath  deceived  many,  and  hath  detained  their 
minds  in  vanity.     Eccli.  3 — 22  to  26.    See.  Isa.  45 — 3. 

Was  not  Esau  brother  to  Jacob,  saith  the  Lord,  and  I  have  loved  Jacob, 
but  have  hated  Esau  ?  and  I  have  made  his  mountains  a  wilderness,  and  given 
his  inheritance  to  the  dragons  of  the  desert.   Malach.  1 — 2.  8.  See  Rom.  9—13. 

So  shall  the  last  be  first,  and  the  first  last.  For  many  are  caUed,but  few 
chosen.    Matth.  20—16. 


PREDESTINATION.  669 

O  the  depth  of  the  riches,  of  the  wisdom  and  of  the  knowledge  of  God  ! 
How  incomprehensible  are  his  judgments,  and  how  unsearchable  his  ways  ! 
For  who  hath  known  the  mind  of  the  Lord  ?  Or  who  hath  been  his  counsel- 
lor?   Rom.  11—33,  34. 

Divine  Predestination  does  not  Destroy  Human  Liberty. 

The  potter  also  tempering  soft  earth,  with  labour  fashioneth  every  vessel 
for  our  service:  and  of  the  same  clay  he  maketh  both  vessels  that  are  for 
clean  uses,  and  likewise  such  as  serve  to  the  contrary:  but  what  is  the  use  of 
these  vessels,  the  potter  is  the  judge.     Wisdom.  15 — 7. 

Say  not:  He  (Ood)  hath  caused  me  to  err;  for  he  hath  no  need  of  wicked 
men.  The  Lord  hateth  all  abomination  of  error:  and  they  that  fear  him  shall 
not  love  it.  God  made  man  from  the  beginning,  and  left  him  in  the  hand  of 
his  own  counsel.  He  added  his  commandments  and  precepts.  If  ttiou  wilt 
keep  the  commandments  and  perform  acceptable  fidelity  for  ever,  they  shall 
preserve  thee.  He  hath  set  water  and  fire  before  thee:  stretch  forth  thy  hand 
to  which  thou  wilt.  Before  man  is  life  and  death,  good  and  evil:  that  which 
he  shall  choose  shall  be  given  him:  for  the  wisdom  of  God  is  great;  and  he  is 
strong  in  power,  seeing  all  men  without  ceasing.     Eccli.  15— 12  to  19. 

Some  of  them  hath  he  blessed,  and  exalted:  and  some  of  them  hath  he 
sanctified,  and  set  near  himself:  and  some  of  them  hath  he  cursed,  and  brought 
low,  and  turned  them  from  their  station:  as  the  potter's  clay  is  in  his  hand, 
to  fashion  and  order  it.  All  his  ways  are  according  to  his  ordering:  so  man 
is  in  the  hand  of  him  that  made  him:  and  he  will  render  to  him  according  to 
his  judgment.     Ibid.  38—12  to  14. 

"Wo  to  him  that  gainsayeth  his  Maker,  a  sherd  of  the  earthen  pots:  shall 
the  clay  say  to  him  that  fashioneth  it:  What  art  thou  making;  and  thy  work 
is  without  hands  ?    Isa.  45 — 9. 

Cannot  I  do  with  you  as  this  potter,  O  house  of  Israel,  saith  the  Lord  ? 
behold,  as  clay  is  in  the  hand  of  the  potter,  so  arp  you  in  my  hand,  O  house  of 
Israel.     Jerem.   18 — 6. 

For  whom  he  foreknew,  he  also  predestinated  to  be  made  conformable  to 
the  image  of  his  Son:  that  he  might  be  the  first-born  amongst  many  brethren. 
And  whom  he  predestinated,  them  he  also  called:  and  whom  he  called,  them 
he  also  justified:  and  whom  he  justified,  them  he  also  glorified.  Rom. 
8—29,  30. 

What  shall  we  say  then  ?  Is  there  injustice  with  God  ?  God  forbid.  For 
he  saith  to  Moses  {Exod.  33 — 19):  I  will  have  mercy  on  whom  I  will  have 
mercy:  and  I  will  show  mercy  to  whom  I  will  show  mercy.  So  then  it  is  not 
of  him  that  willeth,  nor  of  him  that  runneth,  but  of  God  that  showeth  mercy. 
*  *  Therefore  he  hath  mercy  on  whom  he  will;  and  whom  he  will  he 
hardeneth.  Thou  wilt  say  therefore  to  me:  Why  doth  he  then. find  fault? 
For  who  resisteth  ?  O  man,  who  art  thou  that  repliest  against  God  ?  Shall  the 
thing  formed  say  to  him  that  formed  it:  Why  hast  thou  made  me  thus?  Or 
hath  not  the  potter  power  over  the  clay,  of  the  same  lump  to  make  one  vessel 
unto  honour,  and  another  unto  dishonour  ?  and  if  God  willing  to  show  his 
.  wrath,  and  to  make  his  power  known,  endured  with  much  patience  vessels  of 
vsTath,  fitted  to  destruction,  that  he  might  show  the  riches  of  his  glory  upon 
the  vessels  of  mercy,  which  he  hath  prepared  unto  glory.  Ibid.  9 — 14  to  16, 
and  18  to  23. 


670  PRESENT. 

Who  hath  predestinated  us  unto  the  adoption  of  children  through  Jesus 
Christ  unto  himself,  according  to  the  purpose  of  his  will.  To  the  praise  of  the 
glory  of  his  grace,  by  which  he  made  us  acceptable  through  his  beloved  Son. 
Ephes.  1—5,  6. 

But  in  a  great  house  there  are  not  only  vessels  of  gold  and  of  silver,  but  also 
of  wood  and  of  earth;  and  some  indeed  unto  honour,  but  some  vmto  dishon- 
our. If  any  man,  therefore,  shall  cleanse  himself  from  these,  he  shall  be  a 
vessel  unto  honour,  sanctified  and  profitable  to  the  Lord,  prepared  unto  every 
good  work.     2.  Tim.  2—20,  21. 

And  the  Gentiles  hearing  this,  were  glad,  and  glorified  the  word  of  the 
Lord:  and  as  many  as  were  pre-ordained  to  eternal  life,  believed.  Acts. 
13—48. 

PRELATE. 

(See  Bishop,  and  Pastor.) 

PRESENCE. 

Presence  of  God. 

As  if  the  Almighty  were  not  present  everywhere,  Cain  sought  out  a  lonely 
place  wherein  to  murder  Abel.  But  the  fratricide  was  soon  made  to  under- 
stand that  God  liad  witnessed  his  crime.  Gen.  4—8.  See  5—22;  6—9,  and 
17-1. 

As  the  Lord  liveth  the  God  of  Israel,  in  whose  sight  I  {Elias)  stand. 
3.  Kings.  17-1.     See  18—15.     . 

I  set  the  Lord  always  in  my  sight:  for  he  is  at  my  right  hand,  that  I  be 
not  moved.     Psalm.  15—8. 

Whither  shall  I  go  from  thy  spirit  ?  or  whither  shall  I  flee  from  thy  face  ? 
if  I  ascend  into  heaven,  thou  art  there:  if  I  descend  into  hell,  thou  art  pre- 
sent. If  I  take  my  wings  early  in  the  morning,  and  dwell  in  the  uttermost 
parts  of  the  sea,  even  there  also  shall  thy  hand  lead  me;  and  thy  right  hand 
shall  hold  me.  And  I  said:  Perhaps  darkness  shall  cover  me:  and  night  shall 
be  my  light  in  my  pleasures.  But  darkness  shall  not  be  dark  to  thee;  and 
night  shall  be  as  light  as  the  day:  the  darkness  thereof,  and  the  light  thereof, 
are  alike  to  thee.     Psalm.  138—7  to  12. 

And  they  (the  two  elders)  perverted  their  own  mind,  and  turned  away  their 
eyes,  that  they  might  not  look  unto  heaven,  nor  remember  just  judgments. 
Dan.  1 3—9.    See  verses  20  and  23. 

But  Judas  and  they  that  were  with  him.  encountered  them,  calling  upon 
Gkxi  by  prayers:  8«t  fighting  with  their  hands,  but  praying  to  the  Lord  with 
their  hearts,  they  slew  no  fewer  than  five  and  thirty  thousand,  being  g^reatly 
cheered  with  the  presence  of  Grod.    2.  Mach.  15 — 26,  27. 

Behold,  I  am  with  you  all  days,  even  to  the  consummation  of  the  world. 
Matth.  28—20. 

PRESENT. 

{See  Gift.) 


PRIDE.  671 

Pride  Prohibited  and  Punished. 

Eve  was  made  proud  by  the  words  of  the  serpent:  For  God  doth  know 
that  in  what  day  soever  you  shall  eat  thereof,  your  eyes  shall  be  opened:  and 
you  shall  be  as  gods,  knowing  good  and  evil.     Gen.  3—5. 

The  builders  of  the  tower  of  Babel  were  punished  for  their  pride  and  pre- 
sumption.   See  Ibid.  11 — 7. 

But  she  (Agar)  perceiving  that  she  was  with  child,  despised  her  mistress. 
Ibid.  16—4. 

His  (Joseph's)  brethren  answered:  Shalt  thou  be  our  king?  or  shall  we  be 
subject  to  thy  dominion?  Therefore  this  matter  of  his  dreams  and  words  min- 
istered nourishment  to  their  envy  and  hatred.     Ibid.  37 — 8.     See  verse  10. 

But  he  (Pharao)  answered:  Who  is  the  Lord,  that  I  should  hear  his  voice^ 
and  let  Israel  go  ?  I  know  not  the  Lord,  neither  will  I  let  Israel  go.  Exod. 
5—2. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Stretch  forth  thy  hand  over  the  sea,  that  the 
waters  may  come  again  upon  the  Egyptians,  upon  their  chariots  and  horse- 
men.    Ibid.  14—26. 

And  I  will  break  the  pride  of  your  stubbornness;  and  I  will  make  to  you 
the  heaven  above  as  iron,  and  the  earth  as  brass.     Levit.  26 — 19. 

And  Mary  and  Aaron  spoke  against  Moses,  because  of  his  wife  the 
Ethiopian,  and  they  said:  Hath  the  Lord  spoken  by  Moses  only  ?  hath  he  not 
also  spoken  to  us  in  like  manner  ?  *  *  The  cloud  also  that  was  over  the  tab- 
ernacle departed:  and  behold,  Mary  appeared  white  as  snow  with  a  leprosy. 
Num.  12—1,  2  and  10. 

The  rebellion  of  Core,  Dathan  and  Abiron  was  brought  about  by  pride. 
See  Ibid.  Chapter  16;  also  Psalm.  105-17,  18. 

I  spoke,  and  you  hearkened  not:  but  resisting  the  commandment  of  the 
Lord,  and  swelling  with  pride  you  went  up  into  the  mountain.  And  the 
Amorrhite  that  dwelt  in  the  mountains  coming  out,  and  meeting  you,  chased 
you,  as  bees  do:  and  made  slaughter  of  you  from  Seir  as  far  as  Horma.  And 
when  you  returned,  and  wept  before  the  Lord,  he  heard  you  not;  neither 
would  he  yield  to  your  voice.     Deut.  1 — 43  to  45.     See  8 — 14. 

But  he  that  will  be  proud,  and  refuse  to  obey  the  commandment  of  the 
priest,  who  ministereth  at  that  time  to  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  the  decree  of 
the  judge;  that  man  shall  die,  and  thou  shalt  take  away  the  evil  from  Israel: 
and  all  the  people  hearing  it  shall  fear,  that  no  one  afterwards  swell  with 
pride.     Ibid.  17—12,  13.     See  verse  20. 

And  behold,  a  certain  woman  casting  a  piece  of  a  millstone  from  above, 
dashed  it  against  the  head  of  Abimelech,  and  broke  his  skull.  And  he  called 
hastily  to  his  armour-bearer,  and  said  to  him:  Draw  thy  sword,  and  kill 
me:  lest  it  should  be  said  that  I  was  slain  by  a  woman.  Judges.  9 — 53,  54. 
See  verse.  28;  also  1.  Kings.  15 — 30;  Chapter  17,  and  1.  Paral.  10 — 4. 

But  Nabal  answering  the  servants  of  David,  said:  Who  is  David?  and 
what  is  the  son  of  Isai  ?  servants  are  multiplied  now-a-days  who  flee  from 
their  masters.  1.  Kings.  25 — 10.  See  verse  25;  also  2.  Kings.  15 — 10;  18—14,  15,. 
and  3.  Kings.  1 — 5. 

And  the  poor  people  thou  wilt  save:  and  with  thy  eyes  thou  wilt  humble 
the  haughty.     2.  Kings.  22—28. 

The  sin  of  pride  committed  by  David  in  taking  the  census  of  his  people  was^ 
severely  punished.    Ibid.  24 — 14.     See  1.  Paral.  21 — 14. 


672  PRIDE. 

Lust  of  poiver  led  Jeroboam  to  set  up  idols  for  the  worship  of  the  people. 
8.  Kings.  22—28. 

TTie  division  of  the  kingdom  was  brought  about  by  the  pride  of  Roboam. 
Ibid.  22—14. 

Dost  thou  trust  in  Egypt,  a  staff  of  a  broken  reed,  upon  which  if  a  man 
lean,  it  will  break,  and  go  into  his  hand,  and  pierce  it  ?  so  is  Pharao  king  of 
Egypt,  to  all  that  trust  in  him.  4.  Kings.  18—21.  See  Eccli.  48-20,  and  Isa. 
36-6. 

Thou  {Sennacherib)  hast  been  mad  against  me;  and  thy  pride  hath  come 
up  to  my  ears:  therefore  I  will  put  a  ring  in  thy  nose,  and  a  bit  between  thy 
Hps:  and  I  will  turn  thee  back  by  the  way,  by  which  thou  earnest.  4.  Kings. 
19—28.     See  verse  22;  also  Isa.  37—28  to  30. 

In  those  days  Ezechias  was  sick  even  unto  death:  and  he  prayed  to  the 
Lord:  and  he  heard  him,and  gave  him  a  sign.  But  he  did  not  render  again  ac- 
cording to  the  benefits  which  he  had  received;  for  his  heart  was  lifted  up: 
and  wrath  was  enkindled  against  him,  and  against  Juda  and  Jerusalem.  And  he 
humbled  himself  afterwards,  because  his  heart  had  been  lifted  up,  both  he 
and  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem:  and  therefore  the  wrath  of  the  Lord  came 
not  upon  them  in  the  days  of  Ezechias.  2.  Paral.  32 — 24  to  26.  See  25—16, 
23,  24;  26—16;  4.  Kings.  28—13;  Isa.  Chapter  39,  and  2.  Esdras.  9—16,  29. 

For  Nabuchodonosor  the  king  had  commanded  him  to  destroy  all  the 
gods  of  the  earth,  that  he  only  might  be  called  god  by  those  nations  which 
could  be  brought  under  him  by  the  power  of  Holofernes.  Judith.  3 — 13.  See 
1—17;  9—16,  and  13—28. 

Bring  to  pass,  O  Lord,  that  his  pride  may  be  cut  off  with  his  own  sword. 
*  *  Give  me  constancy  in  my  mind,  that  I  may  despise  him;  and  fortitude 
that  I  may  overthrow  him.  For  this  will  be  a  glorious  monument  for  thy 
name,  when  he  shall  fall  by  the  hand  of  a  woman.     Ibid.  9 — 12,  14,  15. 

So  {the  proud)  Aman  was  hanged  on  the  gibbet  which  he  had  prepared 
for  Mardochai.     Esther.  7—10.     See  3—5,  9;  5—13,  and  16—12. 

The  praise  of  the  wicked  is  short,  and  the  joy  of  the  hypocrite  but  for  a 
moment.  If  his  pride  mount  up  even  to  heaven,and  his  head  touch  the  clouds: 
in  the  end  he  shall  be  destroyed  like  a  dunghill:  and  they  that  had  seen  him, 
shall  say:  Where  is  he?  As  a  dream  that  fleeth  away  he  shall  not  be  found; 
he  shall  pass  as  a  vision  of  the  night.  Job.  20—5  to  8.  See  following  verses 
to  end  of  Chapter. 

God  hath  given  him  place  for  penance,  and  he  abuseth  it  unto  pride:  but 
eyes  ax'e  upon  his  ways.  They  are  lifted  up  for  a  little  while,  and  shall  not 
stand,  and  shall  be  brought  down  as  all  things,  and  shall  be  taken  away:  and 
as  the  tops  of  the  ears  of  com  they  shall  be  broken.     Ibid.  24 — 23,  24. 

Scatter  the  proud  in  thy  indignation,  and  behold  every  arrogant  man, 
and  humble  him.  Look  on  all  that  are  proud,  and  confound  them,  and  crush 
the  wicked  in  their  place.  Hide  them  in  the  dust  together,  and  plunge  their 
faces  into  the  pit.     Ibid.  40—6,  7.    See  41—25. 

For  thou  wilt  save  the  humble  people;  but  wilt  bring  down  the  eyes  of 
the  proud.     Psalm.  17 — 28. 

0  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints:  for  the  Lord  will  require  truth,  and  will 
repay  them  abundantly  that  act  proudly.  Psalm.  30 — 24.  See  verse  19;  also 
Psalm  38—12;  58—18;  78—8,  28,  and  100—5,  7. 

1  have  seen  the  wicked  highly  exalted,  and  lifted  up  like  the  cedars  of 
Libanus.    And  I  passed  by,  and  lo,  he  was  not:  and  I  sought  him,  and  his 


PRIDE.  878 

place  was  not  found.     Psalm.  36—35,  36.     See  Psalm.  72—6;  88—11;  118—21, 
51,  69,  78  and  122. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  hateth  evil:  I  hate  arrogance,  and  pride,  and  every 
wicked  wa}',  and  a  mouth  with  a  double  tongue.     Prov.  8 — 13.     See  6 — 17. 

Where  pride  is,  there  also  shall  be  reproach:  but  where  humility  is,  there 
also  is  wisdom.     Ibid.     11 — 2. 

Among  the  proud  there  are  always  contentions:  but  they  that  do  all  things 
with  counsel,  are  ruled  by  wisdom.     Ibid.  13 — 10. 

In  the  mouth  of  a  fool  is  the  rod  of  pride.     Ibid.  14 — 3. 

The  Lord  will  destroy  the  house  of  the  proud;  and  will  strengthen  the  bor- 
ders of  the  widow.     Ibid.  15—25. 

Every  proud  man  is  an  abomination  to  the  Lord:  though  hand  should  be 
joined  to  hand,  he  is  not  innocent.  *  *  Pride  goeth  before  destruction:  and 
the  spirit  is  lifted  up  before  a  fall.  It  is  better  to  be  humbled  with  the  meek, 
than  to  divide  spoils  with  the  proud.     Ibid.  16 — 5  and  18,  19. 

Before  destruction,  the  heart  of  a  man  is  exalted :  and  before  he  be  glori- 
fied, it  is  humbled.     Ibid.  18—12. 

Appear  not  glorious  before  the  king;  and  stand  not  in  the  place  of  great 
men.  For  it  is  better  that  it  should  be  said  to  thee:  Come  up  hither;  than 
that  thou  shouldst  be  humbled  before  the  prince.     Ibid.  25—6,  7. 

Humiliation  followeth  the  proud:  and  glory  shall  uphold  the  humble  of 
spirit.     Ibid.  29—23. 

Pride  is  hateful  before  God  and  men:  and  all  iniquity  of  nations  is  execra- 
ble. *  *  Why  is  earth  and  ashes  proud  ?  *  *  The  beginning  of  the  pride 
of  man,  is  to  fall  off  from  God :  because  his  heart  is  departed  from  him  that 
made  him:  for  pride  is  the  beginning  of  all  sin:  he  that  holdeth  it,  shall  be 
filled  with  maledictions:  and  it  shall  ruin  him  in  the  end.  Eccli.  10—7,  9, 14, 15. 
See  verses  17,  18,  21  and  22. 

Error  and  darkness  are  created  with  sinners:  and  they  that  glory  in  evil 
things,  grow  old  in  evil.  Ibid.  11 — 16.  See  verses  4  and  32;  also  16 — 8  to  10; 
and  25—3,  4. 

The  lofty  eyes  of  man  are  humbled,  and  the  haughtiness  of  men  shall  be 
made  to  stoop:  and  the  Lord  alone  shall  be  exalted  in  that  day.  Because  the 
day  of  the  Loi-d  of  hosts  shall  be  upon  every  one  that  is  proud  and  high- 
minded,  and  upon  every  one  that  is  arrogant,  and  he  shall  be  humbled.  Isa. 
2 — 11,  12.  See  verses  17;  also  3—16  and  following  verses;  5 — 15,  10—12,  and 
13—11,  19. 

The  Lord  sent  a  word  into  Jacob;  and  it  hath  lighted  upon  Israel.  And 
all  the  people  of  Ephraim  shall  know,  and  the  inhabitants  of  Samaria  that  say 
in  the  pride  and  haughtiness  of  their  heart:  The  bricks  are  fallen  down:  but 
we  will  build  with  square  stones:  they  have  cut  down  the  sycamores,  but  we 
will  change  them  for  cedars.     Ibid.  9 — 8  to  10. 

How  art  thou  fallen  from  heaven,  O  Lucifer,  who  didst  rise  in  the 
morning  !  how  art  thou  fallen  to  the  earth,  thou  didst  wound  the  nations  ! 
And  thou  saidst  in  thy  heart:  I  will  ascend  into  heaven,  I  will  exalt  my  throne 
above  the  stars  of  God,  I  will  sit  in  the  mountain  of  the  covenant,  in  the  sides 
of  the  north.  I  will  ascend  above  the  height  of  the  clouds,  I  will  be  like  the 
most  High.  But  yet  thou  shalt  be  brought  down  to  hell,  into  the  depth  of 
the  pit.     Ibid.  14—12  to  15      See  whole  chapter. 

We  hath  heard  of  the  pride  of  Moab,  he  is  exceedingly  proud:  his  pride 
and  his  arrogancy  and  his  inddgnation    is  more  than  his  strength.     There- 


674  PRIDE. 

fore  shall  Moab  howl  to  Moab,  every  one  shall  howl:  to  them  that  rejoice 
upon  the  brick  walls  tell  ye  their  stripes.  Ibid.  16—6,  7.  See  28—1,  3;  also 
Ezech.  7—10,  20,  24. 

And  now  hear  these  things,  thou  that  are  delicate,  and  dwellest  confi- 
dently, that  say  est  in  thy  heart:  I  am,  and  there  is  none  else  besides  me:  I 
shall  not  sit  as  a  widow,  and  shall  not  know  barrenness.  These  two  things 
shall  come  upon  thee  suddenly  in  one  day,  barrenness  and  widowhood.  Isa. 
47—8,  9.     See  27—10;  29—4,  20;  37—10,   24;  39—3,  and  4.  Kings.  20—13. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord:  After  this  manner  will  I  make  the  pride  of  Juda 
and  the  great  pride  of  Jersualem  to  rot.    Jerem.  13 — 9. 

We  have  heard  the  pride  of  Moab:  he  is  exceeding  proud;  his  haughti- 
ness, and  his  arrogancy  and  his  pride,  and  the  loftiness  of  his  heart.  Ibid. 
48-29.     See  verses  26  and  30. 

Thy  arrogancy  hath  deceived  thee,  and  the  pride  of  thy  heart:  O  thou 
that  dwellest  in  the  clifts  of  the  rock,  and  endeavourest  to  lay  hold  on  the 
height  of  the  hill:  but  though  thou  shouldst  make  thy  nest  as  high  as  an  eagle, 
I  will  bring  thee  down  from  thence,  saith  the  Lord.     Ibid.  49 — 16. 

And  the  proud  one  shall  fall,  he  shall  fall  down,  and  there  shall  be  none 
to  lift  him  up:  and  I  will  kindle  a  fire  in  his  cities,  and  it  shall  devour  all  round 
about  him.     Ibid  50— 32.     See  verse  31. 

Son  of  man,  say  to  the  prince  of  Tyre :  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God :  Because 
th}-  heart  is  lifted  up,  and  thou  hast  said:  I  am  God,  and  I  sit  in  the  chair  of 
God  in  the  heart  of  the  sea;  whereas  thou  art  a  man,  and  not  God;  and  hast 
set  thy  heart  as  if  it  were  the  heart  of  God:  *  *  therefore  behold,  I  will 
bring  upon  thee  strangers,  the  strongest  of  the  nations:  and  they  shall  draw 
their  swords  against  the  beauty  of  thy  wisdom:  and  they  shall  defile  thy 
beauty.  Ezech.  28—2  and  7.  See  16—49,  56;  also  31—11,  and  following 
verses. 

It  is  thou,  O  king,  who  art  grown  great,  and  become  mighty:  for  thy 
greatness  hath  grown,  and  hath  reached  to  heaven,  and  thy  power  unto  the 
ends  of  the  earth.  *  *  And  the  king  answered,  and  said:  Is  not  this  the 
great  Babylon,  which  I  have  built  to  be  the  seat  of  the  kingdom,  by  the 
strength  of  my  power,  and  in  the  glory  of  my  excellence  ?  And  while  the 
word  was  yet  in  the  king's  mouth,  a  voice  came  down  from  heaven:  To  thee, 
O  king  Nabuchodonosor,  it  is  said:  Thy  kingdom  shall  pass  from  thee:  And 
they  shall  cast  thee  out  from  among  men:  and  thy  dwelling  shall  be  with 
cattle  and  wild  beasts;  thou  shalt  eat  grass  like  an  ox:  and  seven  times  shall 
pass  over  thee  till  thou  know  that  the  most  High  ruleth  in  the  kingdom  of 
men,  and  giveth  it  to  whomsoever  he  will.  Dan.  4—19,  and  27  to  29.  See 
5—20  to  22. 

Tlie  pride  of  thy  heart  hath  lifted  thee  up,  who  dwellest  in  the  clefts  of 
the  rocks,  and  settest  up  thy  throne  on  high:  who  sayest  in  thy  heart:  Who 
shall  bring  me  down  to  the  ground?    Ab<iias.  verse  3.     See  Amos.  8 — 7. 

So  when  Antiochus  had  taken  away  out  of  the  temple  a  thousand  and 
eight  hundred  talents,  he  went  back  in  all  haste  to  Antioch,  thinking  through 
pride,  that  he  might  now  make  the  land  navigable,  and  the  sea  passable  on 
foot;  such  was  the  haughtiness  of  his  mind.  2.  Mach.  5 — 21.  See  1.  Mach. 
1—22,  25,  and  7-34,  47. 

And  swelling  with  anger,  he  (Antiochus)  thought  to  revenge  uiK)n  the 
Jews  the  injury  done  by  them  that  had  put  him  to  flight.  And  therefore  he 
commanded  his  chariot  to  be  driven,  without  stopping  in  his  journey,  the 


PRIEST.  675 

judgment  of  heaven  urging  him  forward,  because  he  had  spoken  so  proudly, 
that  he  would  come  to  Jerusalem,  and  make  it  a  common  burying-place  of 
the  Jews.  But  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel  that  seeth  all  thmgs,  struck  him 
with  an  incurable  and  an  invisible  plague.  For  as  soon  as  he  had  ended  these 
words,  a  dreadful  pain  in  his  bowels  came  upon  him,  and  bitter  torments  of 
the  inner  parts:  and  indeed  very  justly,  seeing  he  had  tormented  the  bowels 
of  others  with  many  and  new  torments,  albeit  he  by  no  means  ceased  from 
his  malice.  Moreover  being  filled  with  pride,  breathing  out  fire  in  his  rage 
against  the  Jews,  and  commanding  the  matter  to  be  hastened,  it  happened 
as  he  was  going  with  violence,  that  he  fell  from  the  chariot;  so  that  his  limbs 
were  much  pained  by  a  grievous  bruising  of  the  body.  Thus  he  that  seemed 
to  himself  to  command  even  the  waves  of  the  sea,  being  proud  above  the 
condition  of  man,  and  to  weigh  the  heights  of  the  mountains  in  a  balance, 
now  being  cast  down  to  the  ground  was  carried  in  a  litter,  bearing  witness  to 
the  manifest  power  of  God  in  himself:  so  that  worms  swarmed  out  of  the 
body  of  this  man;  and  whilst  he  lived  in  sorrow  and  pain,  his  flesh  fell  off; 
and  the  filthiness  of  his  smell  was  noisome  to  the  army.  And  the  man  that 
thought  a  little  before  he  could  reach  to  the  stars  of  heaven,  no  man  could 
endure  to  carry,  for  the  intolerable  stench.  2.  Mach.  9 — 4  to  10.  See 
15—4,  5,  6,  30. 

And  thou  Capharnaum,  shalt  thou  be  exalted  up  to  heaven  ?  thou  shalt 
go  down  even  unto  hell.     Matth.  11 — 33.     See  Luke.  10 — 15. 

He  hath  showed  might  in  his  arm:  he  hath  scattered  the  proud  in  the  con- 
ceit of  their  heart.  He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  from  their  seat,  and  hath 
exalted  the  humble.     Luke.  1 — 51,  52. 

Because  every  one  that  exaltetb  himself,  shall  be  humbled :  and  he  that 
humbleth  himself,  shall  be  exalted.  Ibid.  14—11.  See  18—14,  and  Matth. 
23—12. 

The  Pharisee  standing,  prayfed  thus  with  himself:  O  God,  I  give  tliee 
thanks  that  I  am  not  as  the  rest  of  men,  extortioners,  unjust,  adulterers,  nor 
such  as  this  publican.     Luke.  18 — 11. 

And  there  was  also  a  strife  amongst  them  {the  apostles),  which  of  them 
should  seem  to  be  greater.  Ibid.  22—24.  See  Acts.  12—21  and  following 
verses;  Rom.  1—30;  11—20,  and  12—16. 

Let  us  not  become  desirous  of  vain-glory.  Galat.  5 — 26.  See  Philip. 
2—3,  and  1.  Tim.  3—6. 

In  like  manner,  ye  young  men,  be  subject  to  the  ancients.  And  do  ye  all 
insinuate  humility  one  to  another:  for  God  resisteth  the  proud,  and  giveth 
grace  to  the  humble.  1.  Peter.  5—5.  See  2.  Tim.  3—2;  Titus.  1—7,  and 
James.  4—6. 

For.  speaking  swelling  words  of  vanity,  they  allure  in  desires  of  the  flesh 
of  riotousness  those,  who  had  escaped  a  little  from  them  who  converse  in  er- 
ror.    2.  Peter.  2—18.     See  Jude.  verse.  16,  and  Apocal.  18 — 7. 

PRIEST. 
Duties  of  Priests. 

I  will  sanctify  also  the  tabernacle  of  the  testimony  with  the  altar,  and 
Aaron  with  his  sons,  to  do  the  office  of  priesthood  unto  me.  Exod.  29  —44.  See 
whole  Chapter;  also  Levit.  Chapter.  8- 

And  Nadab  and  Abiu,  the  sons  of  Aaron,  taking  their  censers,  put  fire 


676  PRIEST. 

therein,  and  incense  on  it,  offering  before  the  Lord  strange  fire;  which  was 
not  commanded  them.  *  *  And  Moses  said  to  Aaron,  and  to  Eleazar  and 
Ithamar,  his  sons:  Uncover  not  your  heads,  and  rend  not  your  garments,  lest 
perhaps  you  die,and  indignation  come  upon  all  the  congregation.  *  *  You 
shall  not  drink  wine  nor  any  thing  that  may  make  drunk,  thou  nor  thy  sons, 
when  you  enter  into  the  tabernacle  of  the  testimony,  lest  you  die:  because  it 
is  an  everlasting  precept  through  your  generation.  Levit.  10 — 1,6,9.  See 
verse  12. 

The  Lord  said  also  to  Moses:  Speak  to  the  priests  the  sons  of  Aaron,  and 
thou  shalt  say  to  them:  Let  not  a  priest  incur  an  uncleanness  at  the  death  of 
his  citizens.  *  *  They  shall  be  holy  to  their  God,  and  shall  not  profane  his 
name:  for  they  offer  the  burnt-offering  of  the  Lord,  and  the  bread  of  their 
God,  and  therefore  they  shall  be  holy.  *  *  Let  them  therefore  be  holy,  be- 
cause I  also  am  holy,  the  Lord,  who  sanctify  them.  Ibid.  21 — 1,  6,  8.  See 
Chapter  22. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  saying:  Command  the  children  of  Israel, 
that  they  bring  unto  thee  the  finest  and  clearest  oU  of  olives,  to  furnish  the 
lamps  continually,  without  the  veil  of  the  testimony  in  the  tabernacle  of  the 
covenant.  And  Aaron  shall  set  them  from  evening  until  morning  before  the 
Lord,  by  a  perpetual  service  and  rite  in  your  generations.     Ibid.  24 — 1  to  3. 

But  thou  shalt  appoint  Aaron  and  his  sons  over  the  service  of  priesthood. 
The  stranger  that  approacheth  to  minister,  shall  be  put  to  death.  Num.  3 — 10. 
See  Chapter  4. 

And  the  sons  of  Aaron  the  priests  shall  sound  the  trumpets:  and  this  shall 
be  an  ordinance  for  ever  in  your  generations.     Ibid.  10 — 8. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Aaron:  Thou,  and  thy  sons,  and  thy  father's  house 
with  thee  shall  bear  the  iniquity  of  the  sanctuary:  and  thou  and  thy  sons 
with  thee  shall  bear  the  sins  of  your  priesthood.  *  *  But  thou  and  thy 
sons  look  ye  to  the  priesthood:  and  all  things  that  pertain  to  the  service  of 
the  altar,  and  that  are  within  the  veil,  shall  be  executed  by  the  priests.  If 
any  stranger  shall  approach,  he  shall  be  slain.  Ibid.  18 — 1  and  7.  See  whole 
Chapter. 

And  the  priests  the  sons  of  Levi  shall  come,  whom  the  Lord  thy  God  hath 
chosen  to  minister  to  him,  and  to  bless  in  his  name;  and  that  by  their  word 
every  matter  should  be  decided,  and  whatsoever  is  clean  or  unclean  should 
be  judged.     Deut.  21— 5.     See  20-2. 

And  I  chose  him  out  of  all  the  tribes  of  Israel  to  be  my  priest,  to  go  up  to 
my  altar,  and  burn  incense  to  me,  and  to  wear  the  ephod  before  me:  and  I 
gave  to  thy  father's  house  of  all  the  sacrifices  of  the  children  of  Israel.  *  * 
And  I  will  raise  me  up  a  faithful  priest,  who  shall  do  according  to  my  heart, 
and  my  soul:  and  I  will  build  him  a  faithful  house,  and  he  shall  walk  all  days 
before  my  anointed.     1.  Kings.  2 — 28  and  35. 

But  Aaron  and  his  sons  offered  burnt-offerings  upon  the  altar  of  holocaust, 
and  upon  the  altar  of  incense,  for  every  work  of  the  holy  of  holies;  and  to 
pray  for  Israel  according  to  all  that  Moses  the  servant  of  God  had  command- 
ed.    1.  Paral.  6—49. 

And  immediately  Azarias  the  priest  going  in  after  him,  and  with  him 
fourscore  priests  of  the  Lord,  most  valiant  men,  withstood  the  king,  and 
said:  It  doth  not  belong  to  thee,  Ozias,  to  burn  incense  to  the  Lord,  but  to  the 
priests,  that  is,  to  the  sons  of  Aaron,  who  are  consecrated  for  this  ministry: 
go  out  of  the  sanctuary,  do  not  despise:  for  this  thing  shall  not  be  accounted 


PRIEST.  877 

to  thy  glory  by  the  Lord  God.  And  Ozias  was  angry;  and  holding  in  his  hand 
the  censer  to  burn  incense,  threatened  the  priests.  And  presently  there  rose 
a  leprosy  in  his  forehead  before  the  priests,  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  at  the 
altar  of  incense.  And  Azarias  the  high  priest,  and  all  the  rest  of  the  priests, 
looked  upon  him,  and  saw  the  leprosy  in  his  forehead:  and  they  made  haste 
to  thrust  him  out.  Yea,  himself  also  being  frightened,  hasted  to  go  out,  be- 
cause he  had  quickly  felt  the  stroke  of  the  Lord.  2.  Paral.  26— 17  to  20.  See 
31—2. 

For  the  lips  of  the  priest  shall  keep  knowledge;  and  they  shall  seek  the 
law  at  his  mouth:  because  he  is  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  of  hosts.  Malach.  2—7. 

But  the  priests  and  Levites,  the  sons  of  Sadoc,  who  kept  the  ceremonies 
of  my  sanctuary  when  the  children  of  Israel  went  astray  from  me,  they  shall 
come  near  to  me,  to  minister  to  me :  and  they  shall  stand  before  me,  to  offer 
me  the  fat  and  the  blood,  saith  the  Lord  God.  They  shall  enter  into  my  sanc- 
tuary, and  they  shall  come  near  to  my  table  to  minister  unto  me,  and  to  keep 
my  ceremonies.     Ezech.  44 — 15,  16. 

Thou  art  a  priest  for  ever,  according  to  tlie  order  of  Melchisedech:  whoin 
the  days  of  his  flesh,  offering  up  prayers  and  supplications,  with  a  strong  cry 
and  tears,  to  him  that  was  able  to  save  him  from  death,  was  heard  for  his 
reverence.    Hebr.  5 — 7.     See  verse  1. 

And  every  priest,  indeed,  standeth  daily  ministering,  and  often  offering 
the  same  sacrifices,  which  can  never  take  away  sins:  but  he  (Christ),  offering 
one  sacrifice  for  sins,  for  ever  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God.  Ibid.  10—11, 
12.     See  H— 3. 

Support  of  Priests. 

And  the  remnant  of  the  sacrifice  shall  be  Aaron's,  and  his  son's,  holy  of 
holies  of  the  offerings,  of  the  Lord.  *  *  And  whatsoever  is  left,  shall  be 
Aaron's  and  his  sons,  holy  of  holies  of  the  offerings  of  the  Lord.  Levit.  2 — 3 
and  10.     See  5—13;  Ecch.  7—34;  Exod.  29—26,  and  following  verses. 

The  right  shoulder  also  of  the  victims  of  peace-offerings  shall  fall  to  the 
priest  for  first-fruits.     Levit.  7 — 32. 

And  thou  shalt  give  the  money  to  Aaron  and  his  sons,  the  price  of  them 
that  are  above.     Num    3 — 48.     See  Chapter  18;  also  1.  Kings.  2 — 28. 

All  the  first-fruits  also,  which  the  children  of  Israel  offer,  belong  to  the 
priest:  and  whatsoever  is  offered  into  the  sanctuary  by  every  one,  and  is  de- 
livered into  the  hands  of  the  priest,  it  shall  be  his.     Num.  5 — 9,  10. 

The  priests  and  Levites,  and  all  that  are  of  the  same  tribe,  shall  have  no 
part  nor  inheritance  with  tlie  rest  of  Israel;  because  they  siiall  eat  the  sacri- 
fices of  the  Lord,  and  his  oblations.  And  they  shall  receive  nothing  else  of 
the  possession  of  their  brethren:  for  the  Lord  himself  is  their  inheritance,  as 
he  hath  said  to  them.  This  shall  be  the  priest's  due  from  the  people,  and  from 
them  that  offer  victims:  whether  they  sacrifice  an  ox,  or  a  sheep,  they  shall 
give  to  the  priest  the  shoulder  and  the  breast:  the  first-fruits  also  of  corn,  of 
wine,  and  of  oil,  and  a  part  of  the  wool  from  the  shearing  of  their  sheep.  For 
the  Lord  thy  God  hath  chosen  him  of  all  thy  tribes,  to  stand,  and  to  minister 
"  to  the  name  of  the  Lord,  him  and  his  sons  for  ever.  Deut.  18 — 1  to  5.  See 
12—19. 

But  the  money  for  trespass,  and  the  money  for  sins,  they  brought  not 
into  the  temple  of  the  Lord;  because  it  was  for  the  priests.    4.  Kings.  12—16. 

43 


«78  PRIEST. 

He  (Ezechias)  commanded  also  the  people  that  dwelt  in  Jerusalem,  to  give 
to  the  priests  and  the  Levites  their  portion,  that  they  might  attend  to  the  law 
of  the  Lord.  2.  Paral.  31—4.  See  verse  19;  also  1.  Paral.  6 — 64,  and  1.  Mach. 
10—42. 

And  that  we  would  bring  the  first-fruits  of  our  land,  and  the  first-fruits 
of  all  fruit  of  every  tree,  from  year  to  year,  in  the  house  of  our  Lord:  and 
the  first-born  of  our  sons,  and  of  our  cattle,  as  it  is  written  in  the  law.  and 
the  firstlings  of  our  oxen,  and  of  our  sheep,  to  be  offered  in  the  house  of  our 
God,  to  the  priests  who  minister  in  the  house  of  our  God.  And  that  we  would 
bring  the  first-fruits  of  our  meats  and  of  our  libations,  and  the  fruit  of  every 
tree,  of  the  vintage  also,  and  of  oil  to  the  priests,  to  the  store-house  of  our 
God,  and  the  tithes  of  our  ground  to  the  Levites.  The  Levites  also  shall  re- 
ceive the  tithes  of  our  works  out  of  all  the  cities.     2.  Esdras.  10 — 35  to  37. 

And  he  (Ood)  added  glory  to  Aaron,  and  gave  him  an  inheritance,  and 
divided  unto  him  the  first-fruits  of  the  increase  of  the  earth.  He  prepared 
them  bread  in  the  first  place  unto  fulness:  for  the  sacrifices  also  of  the  Lord 
they  shall  eat,  which  he  gave  to  him,  and  to  his  seed.     Eccli.  45—25,  26. 

Priests  should  not  be  Required  to  Pay  Taxes. 

We  give  you  also  to  understand  concerning  all  the  priests,  and  the  Le- 
vites, and  the  singers,  and  the  porters,  and  the  Nathinites,  and  ministers  of 
the  house  of  this  God,  that  you  have  no  authority  to  impose  toll,  or  tribute, 
or  custom  upon  them.     1.  Esdras.  7 — 24.     See  Eccli.  7 — 31  to  35. 

Vesture,  Ornaments  and  Ordination  of  Priests. 

The,  pontifical  robes  of  Aaron  and  his  sons  are  described  in  Exod.  Chap- 
ters 28  and  39.' 

And  thou  shalt  also  do  this,  that  they  may  be  consecrated  to  me  in  priest- 
hood. Take  a  calf  from  the  herd,  and  two  rams  without  blemish,  and  un- 
leavened bread,  and  a  cake  without  leaven,  tempered  with  oil,  wafers  also 
unleavened,  anointed  with  oil:  thou  shalt  make  them  all  of  wheaten  flour. 
And  thou  shalt  put  them  in  a  basket,  and  offer  them;  and  the  calf  and  the  two 
rams.  And  thou  shalt  bring  Aaron  and  his  sons  to  the  door  of  the  tabernacle 
of  the  testimony.  And  when  thou  hast  washed  the  father  and  his  sons  with 
water,  thou  shalt  clothe  Aaron  with  his  vestments,  that  is,  with  the  linen 
garment  and  the  tunic,  and  the  ephod  and  the  rational,  which  thou  shalt  gird 
with  the  girdle.  And  thou  shalt  put  the  initre  upon  his  head,  and  the  holy 
plate  upon  the  mitre:  and  thou  shalt  pour  the  oil  of  unction  upon  his  head: 
and  by  this  rite  shall  he  be  consecrated.  Thou  shalt  bring  his  sons  also,  and 
shalt  put  on  them  the  linen  tunics,  and  gu-d  them  with  a  girdle.  Ibid.  29—1 
to  8.    See  whole  Chapter. 

And  thou  shalt  bring  Aaron  and  his  sons  to  the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of 
the  testimony , and  having  washed  them  with  water  thou  slialt  put  on  them  the 
holy  vestments,  that  they  may  minister  to  me,  and  that  tl\e  unction  of  them 
may  prosper  to  an  everlasting  priesthood.     Ibid.  40 — 12,  13. 

And  the  Lord  sjKJke  to  Moses,8aying:Take  Aaron  with  his  sons. their  vest- 
ments.and  the  oil  of  unction,a  calf  for  sin,  two  rams,a  basket  with  unleavened 
bread:  and  thou  shalt  gather  together  all  the  congregation  to  the  door  of  the 
tabernacle.    *    *     And  immediately  he  offered    Aaron  and  his  sons:  and 


PRIEST.  «79 

when  he  had  washed  them,  he  vested  the  high-priest  with  the  straight  Unen 
garment,  girding  him  with  the  girdle,  and  putting  on  him  tlie  violet  tunic, 
and  over  it  he  put  the  ephod,  and  binding  it  with  the  girdle,  he  fitted  it  to 
the  rational,  on  which  was  Doctrine  and  Truth.  He  put  also  the  mitre  upon 
his  head:  and  upon  the  mitre  over  the  forehead,  he  put  the  plate  of  gold  con- 
secrated with  sanctification,  as  the  Lord  had  commanded  him,  Levit.  8 — 1 
to  3,  and  6  to  9.     See  whole  Chapter. 

First-Fruits  and  Tithes  Owere  iven  to  Priests, 

(See  also  First-Fruits,  and  Tithes.) 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Aaron:  Behold,  I  have  given  thee  the  charge  of  my 
first-fruits.  All  things  that  are  sanctified  bj'  the  children  of  Israel,  I  have  de- 
livered to  thee  and  to  thy  sons  for  the  priestly  office,  by  everlasting  ordinances. 
*  *  But  the  first-fruits,  which  the  children  of  Israel  shall  vow  and  of- 
fer, I  have  given  to  thee,  and  to  thy  sons,  and  to  thy  daughters,  by  a  perpet- 
ual law.  He  that  is  clean  in  thy  house,  shall  eat  them.  All  the  best  of  the  oil, 
and  of  the  wine,  and  of  the  corn,  whatsoever  first-fruits  they  offer  to  the  Lord, 
I  have  given  them  to  thee.  All  the  first  ripe  of  the  fruits,  that  the  ground 
bringeth  forth,  and  which  are  brought  to  the  Lord,  shall  be  for  thy  use:  he 
that  is  clean  in  thy  house,  shall  eat  them.  Num.  18 — 8  and  11  to  13.  See  5—9, 
10;  Dent.  18—3,  4,  and  Ezech.  Chapter  44. 

Authority  of  Priests. 

If  thou  perceive  that  there  be  among  you  a  hard  and  doubtful  matter  in 
judginent  between  blood  and  blood,  cause  and  cause,  leprosy  and  leprosy;  and 
thou  see  that  the  words  of  the  judges  within  thy  gates  do  vary:  arise,  and  go 
up  to  the  place,  which  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  choose.  And  thou  shalt  come 
to  the  priests  of  the  Levitical  race,  and  to  the  judge,  that  shall  be  at  that  time: 
and  thou  shalt  ask  of  them,  and  they  shall  shew  thee  the  truth  of  the  judg- 
ment. And  thou  shalt  do  whatsoever  they  shall  say,  that  preside  in  the  place, 
which  the  Lord  shall  choose,  and  what  they  shall  teach  thee,  according  to  his 
law;  and  thou  shalt  follow  their  sentence:  neither  shalt  thou  decline  to  the 
right  hand  nor  to  the  left  hand.  But  he  that  will  be  proud,  and  refuse  to  obey 
the  commandment  of  the  priest,  who  ministereth  at  that  time  to  the  Lord  thy 
God,  and  the  decree  of  the  judge;  that  man  shall  die,  and  thou  shalt  take 
away  the  evil  from  Israel.     Deut.  17—8  to  12. 

And  the  priests  the  sons  of  Ijcvi  shall  come,  whom  the  Lord  thy  God  hath 
chosen  to  minister  to  him,  and  to  bless  in  his  name:  and  that  by  their  word 
every  matter  should  be  decided,  and  whatsoever  is  clean  or  unclean  should  be 
judged.     Ibid.  21 — 5. 

You  are  the  ancients  among  the  people  of  God,  and  their  very  soul  resteth 
upon  you.     Judith.  8—21. 

Honour  God  with  all  thy  soul;  and  give  honour  to  the  priests,  and  purify 
thyself  with  thy  arms.  Give  them  their  portion,  as  it  is  commanded  thee,  of 
the  first-fruits  and  of  purifications:  and  for  thy  negligences  purify  thyself 
with  a  few.     Ecch.  7—33,  34.     See  verses  31,  32. 

And  when  there  shall  be  a  controversy,  they  (the  priests)  shall  stand  in 
my  judgments,  and  shall  judge.     Ezech.  44 — 24.     See  verse  23. 


680  PRIEST. 

For  the  lips  of  the  priest  shall  keep  knowledge;  and  they  shall  seek  the- 
law  at  his  mouth:  because  he  is  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  of  hosts.  Malach.  2 — 7. 

Priests  to  Bless  the  People. 

But  Melchisedech  the  king  of  Salem,  bringing  forth  bread  and  wine,  for 
he  was  the  Priest  of  the  most  high  God.  blessed  him,  and  said:  Blessed  be 
Abram  by  the  most  high  God,  who  created  heaven  and  earth.  G«n.  14 — 18, 
19. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  sajdng:  Say  to  Aaron  and  his  sons:  Thus 
shall  you  bless  the  children  of  Israel,  and  you  shall  say  to  them:  The  Lord 
bless  thee,  and  keep  thee.     Num.  6 — 22  to  24.     See  following  verses. 

And  when  the  battle  is  now  at  hand,  the  priest  shall  stand  before  the  ar- 
ray, and  shall  bless  them.     Deut.  20—2. 

And  the  priests  the  sons  of  Levi  shall  come,  whom  the  Lord  thy  God  hath 
chosen  to  minister  to  him,  and  to  bless  in  his  name.     Ibid.  21 — 5. 

And  Heli  blessed  Elcana  and  his  wife:  and  he  said  to  him:  The  Lord  give 
thee  seed  of  this  woman,  for  the  loan  thou  hast  lent  to  the  Lord.  1.  Kings. 
2—20. 

And  there  was  a  great  solemnity  in  Jerusalem,  such  as  had  not  been  in 
that  city  since  the  time  of  Solomon  the  son  of  David  king  of  Israel.  And  the 
priests  and  the  Levites  rose  up  and  blessed  the  people.     2.  Paral.  30 — 26,  27. 

The  Good  Priest  Honors  God. 

The  priests  also  that  come  to  the  Lord,  let  them  be  santified,  lest  he 
strike  them.     Exod.  19—22. 

And  Aaron  shall  bear  the  iniquities  of  those  things,  which  the  children  of 
Israel  have  offered  and  sanctified,  in  all  their  gifts  and  offerings.     Ibid  28 — 38. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  saying:  Thou  shalt  make  also  a  brazen 
laver  with  its  foot,  to  wash  in:  and  thou  shall  set  it  between  the  tabernacle 
of  the  testimony  and  the  altar.  And  water  being  put  into  it,  Aaron  and  his 
6ons  shall  wash  their  hands  and  feet  in  it,  when  they  are  going  into  the  tab- 
ernacle of  the  testimony,  and  when  they  are  to  come  to  the  altar,  to  offer  on 
it  incense  to  the  Lord,  lest  perhaps  they  die.  Ibid.  30—17  to  21.  See 
verse  10. 

And  he  (Moses)  said  to  Aaron :  Approach  to  the  altar,  and  offer  sacrifice 
for  thy  sin:  offer  the  holocaust,  and  pray  for  thyself  and  for  the  people:  and 
when  thou  hast  slain  the  people's  victim,  pray  for  them,  as  the  Lord  hath 
commanded.     Levit.  9.-7. 

And  Moses  said  to  Aaron:  This  is  what  the  Lord  hath  sijoken:  I  will  be 
ganctifled  in  them  that  approach  to  me;  and  I  will  be  glorified  in  the  sight  of 
all  the  people.     And  when  Aaron  heard  this,  he  held  his  i)eace.     Ibid.  10 — 3. 

They  (the  priests)  shall  be  holy  to  thf^ir  God,  and  shall  not  profane  his 
name:  for  they  offer  the  burnt-offering  of  the  Lord,  and  the  bread  of  their 
Gk)d,  and  therefore  they  shall  be  holy.     Ibid.  21—6. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  saying:  Speak  to  Aaron  and  to  his  sons, 
that  they  beware  of  those  things  that  are  consecrated  of  the  children  of  Israel, 
and  defile  not  the  name  of  the  things  sanctified  to  me,  which  they  offer.  I 
am  the  Lord.  Say  to  them,  and  to  their  posterity:  Every  man  of  your  race, 
that  approacheth  to  those  things  that  are  consecrated,  and  which  the  children 


PRIEST.  «81 

■of  Israel  have  offered  to  the  Lord,  in  whom  there  is  uncleanness,  shall  perish 
before  the  Lord.     I  am  the  Lord.     Ibid.  22 — 1  to  3. 

And  I  will  raise  me  up  a  faithful  priest,  who  shall  do  according  to  my 
heart,  and  my  soul:  and  I  will  build  him  a  faithful  house,  and  he  shall  walk 
all  days  before  my  anointed.     1.  Kings.  2 — 35. 

My  covenant  was  with  him  (Levi)  of  life  and  peace:  and  I  gave  him  fear: 
and  he  feared  me;  and  he  was  afraid  before  my  name.  The  law  of  truth  was 
in  his  mouth,  and  iniquity  was  not  found  in  his  lips:  he  walked  with  me  in 
peace,  and  in  equity,  and  turned  many  away  from  iniquity.     Malach.  2—5,  6. 

For  every  high-priest  taken  from  among  naen,  is  appointed  for  men  in 
the  things  that  appertain  to  God,  that  he  may  offer  up  gifts  and  sacrifices  for 
sins.     Hebr.  5 — 1.     See  following  verses;  also  8 — 3. 

The  Good  Finest  is  Irreproachable  in  Life  and  Conduct. 

Tlie  Lord  also  said  to  Aaron:  You  shall  not  drink  wine  nor  any  thing 
that  may  make  drunk,  thou  nor  thy  sons,  when  you  enter  into  the  taberna- 
cle of  the  testimony,  lest  you  die:  "because  it  is  an  everlasting  precept  through 
your  generations.     Levit.  10 — 8,  9.     See  21 — 13,  14. 

It  behoveth,  therefore,a  bishop  to  be  blameless, — sober,not  given  to  wine. 
1.  Tim.  3—2,  3. 

A  bishop  must  be  without  crime,  as  the  steward  of  God;  not  proud,  not 
subject  to  anger,  not  given  to  wine.     Titus.  1 — 7.     See  verse  8. 

Let  thy  priests  be  clothed  with  justice.     Psalm.  131 — 9. 

Be  you  clean,  you  that  carry  the  vessels  of  the  Lord.  Isa.  52 — 11.  See 
Ezech.  44—21,  22. 

Keep  thyself  chaste.     1.  Tim.  5 — 22.     See  verse  11;  also  4 — 12,  and  6 — 11. 

But  flee  thou  youthful  desires;  and  follow  justice,  faith,  charity,  and 
peace,  with  those  who  call  on  the  Lord  from  a  pure  heart.  2.  Tim.  2 — 23. 
See  Titus.  2—7. 

The  Good  Priest  Edifies  his  Neighbor  by  Word  and  Example. 

And  now,brethren,  as  you  are  the  ancients  among  the  people  of  God, and 
their  very  soul  resteth  upon  you;  comfort  their  hearts  by  your  speech,  that 
they  may  be  mindful  how  our  fathers  were  tempted,  that  they  might  be 
proved,  whether  they  worshipped  their  God  truly.    Judith.  8 — 21. 

And  they  (the  priests)  slmll  teach  my  people  the  difference  between  holy 
and  profane,  and  shew  them  how  to  discern  between  clean  and  unclean. 
Ezech.     44—23.     See  verse  24;  also  Malach.  2—7. 

But  sanctify  the  Lord  Christ  in  your  heart,  being  always  ready  to  satisfy 
every  one  that  asketh  you  a  reason  of  that  hope  which  is  in  you.  But  with 
modesty  and  fear,  having  a  good  conscience;  that  whereas  they  speak  evil  of 
you,  they  may  be  ashamed  who  falsely  accuse  your  good  conversation  in 
Christ.     1.  Peter.  3—16.     See  2— 12. 

Let  a  man  so  look  upon  us  as  the  ministers  of  Christ,  and  the  dispensers 
of  the  mysteries  of  God.     1.  Cor.  4 — 1. 

But  in  all  things  let  us  exhibit  ourselves  as  the  ministers  of  God,  in  much 
patience,in  tribulation, in  necessities,  in  distresses,  in  stripes,  in  prisons,  in  sedi- 
tions,in  labours,in  watchings,  in  fastings,  in  chasity,  in  knowledge,  in  longsuf- 
f  ering,in  sweetness,in  the  Holy  Ghost,in  charity  unfeigned, in  the  word  of  truth, 


682  PRIEST. 

in  the  power  of  God;  by  the  armour  of  justice,  on  the  right  hand,  and  on  the 
left:  through  honour  and  dishonour,  through  infamy  and  good  name;  as 
seducers,  and  yet  speaking  truth;  as  unknown,  and  yet  known;  as  dying,  and 
behold,  we  Uve;  as  chastised,  and  not  killed;  as  sorrowful,  yet  always  rejoic- 
ing; as  needy,  yet  enriching  many;  as  having  nothing,  and  possessing  all 
things.     2.  Cor.  6—4  to  10. 

Let  no  man  despise  thy  youth:  but  be  thou  an  example  of  the  faithful,  in 
word,  in  conversation,  in  charitj^  in  faith,  in  chastity.     1.  Tim.  4 — 12. 

The  Good  Priest  is  Called  and  Consecrated  to  his  Office. 

Take  unto  thee  also  Aaron  thy  brother  with  his  sons,  from  among  the 
children  of  Israel,  that  they  may  minister  to  me  in  the  priest's  office.  Exod. 
28—1. 

Thou  shalt  anoint  Aaron  and  his  sons,  and  shall  sanctify  them,  that  they 
may  do  the  office  of  priesthood  unto  me.     Ibid.  30 — 30. 

And  thou  shalt  bring  Aaron  and  his  s^ns  to  the  door  of  the  tabernacle 
of  the  testimony,  and  having  washed  them  with  water  thou  shalt  put  on  them 
the  holy  vestments,  that  they  may  minister  to  me,  and  that  the  unction  of 
them  may  prosper  to  an  everlasting  priesthood.  Ibid.  40 — 12, 13.  See  29—35. 
And  when  he  (Moses)  had  sanctified  and  sprinkled  the  altar  seven  times, 
he  anointed  it,  and  all  the  vessels  thereof:  and  the  laver  with  the  foot  thereof 
he  sanctified  with  the  oil.  And  he  poured  it  upon  Aaron's  head:  and  he 
anointed,  and  consecrated  him.  *  *  He  offered  also  the  second  reun,  in  the 
consecration  of  the  priests:  and  Aaron  and  his  sons  put  their  hands  upon  the 
head  thereof:  and  when  Moses  had  immolated  it,  he  took  of  the  blood  there- 
of, and  touched  the  tiii  of  Aaron's  right  ear,  and  the  thumb  of  his  right  hand, 
and  in  like  manner  also  the  great  toe  of  his  right  foot.  *  *  And  you  shall 
not  go  out  of  the  door  of  the  tabernacle  for  seven  days,  untU  the  day  wherein 
the  time  of  your  consecration  shall  be  expired.  For  in  seven  days  the  conse- 
cration is  finished.     Levit.  8—11,  12,  22,  23  and  33.     See  Ecch.  45—18. 

Say  to  Aaron:  Whosoever  of  thy  seed,  throughout  their  families,  hath  a 
blemish,  he  shall  not  offer  bread  to  his  God:  neither  shall  he  approach  to  min- 
ister to  him:  If  he  be  blind,  if  he  be  lame,  if  he  have  a  little,  or  a  great,  or  a 
crooked  nose,  if  his  foot,  or  if  )iis  hand  be  broken,  if  he  be  crooked-backed, or 
blear-eyed,  or  have  a  pearl  in  his  eye,  or  a  continual  scab,  or  a  dry  scurf  in 
his  body,or  a  rupture:  whosoet'erof  the  seed  of  Aai'on  the  priest  hath  a  blem- 
ish, he  shall  not  approach  to  offer  sacrifices  to  the  Lord,  nor  bread  to  his  God. 
Levit.  21— 17  to  21. 

And  he  (Judas  MacJwbeus)  chose  priests  without  blemishjwhose  will  was 
set  upon  the  law  of  God:  and  they  cleansed  the  holy,  places,  and  took  away 
the  stones  that  had  been  defiled  into  an  unclean  place.     1.  Mach.  4 — 42,  48. 

And  when  they  (Paul  and  Barnabas)  had  ordained  for  them  priests  in 
every  church,  and  had  prayed  with  fasting,  they  commended  them  to  the 
Lord,  in  whom  they  believed.     Acts.  *14 — 22. 

For  this  cause  I  left  thee  in  Crete,  that  thou  shouldest  set  in  order  the 
things  that  are  wanting,  and  shouldest  ordain  priests  in  every  city,  as  I  also 
appointed  thee.    Titus.  1 — 5.    See  following  verses. 

Neither  doth  any  man  take  the  honour  to  himself,  but  he  that  is  called  by 
God,  as  Aaron  was.    Hebr.  5 — 4. 


PRIEST.  68S 

JTie  Good  Priest  is  Honored  by  the  Faithful. 

So  Joseph  bought  all  the  land  of  Egypt,  every  man  selling  his  possessions, 
because  of  the  greatness  of  the  famine.  And  he  brought  it  into  Pharao's 
hands:  and  all  its  people  from  one  end  of  the  borders  of  Egypt,  even  to  the 
other  end  thereof,  except  the  land  of  the  priests,  which  had  been  given  them 
by  the  king;  to  whom  also  a  certain  allowance  of  food  was  given  out  of  the 
public  stores,  and  therefore  they  were  not  forced  to  sell  their  possessions. 
Gen.  47—20  to  22. 

Humble  thy  soul  to  the  ancient.     Eccli.  4 — 7. 

With  all  thy  soul  fear  the  Lord ;  and  reverence  his  priests.  With  all  thy 
strength  love  him  that  made  thee:  and  forsake  not  his  ministers.  Honour 
God  with  all  thy  soul;  and  give  honour  to  the  priests,  and  purify  thyself  with 
thy  arms.     Ibid.  7—31  to  33. 

Let  the  priests  who  rule  well  be  esteemed  worthy  of  double  honour;  es- 
pecially they  who  labour  in  the  word  and  doctrine.     1.  Tim.  5 — 17. 

The  Good  Priest  is  Rewarded  by  God. 

A  U  the  first-fruits  also,  which  the  children  of  Israel  offer,  belong  to  the 
priest:  and  whatsoever  is  offered  into  the  sanctuary  by  every  one,  and  is  de- 
livered into  the  hands  of  the  priest,  it  shall  be  his.     Num.  5 — 9,  10. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Aaron:  Behold,  I  have  given  thee  the  charge  of  my 
first-fruits.  All  things  that  are  sanctified  by  the  children  of  Israel,  I  have  de- 
livered to  thee  and  to  thy  sons  for  the  priestly  office,  by  everlasting  ordi- 
nances. *  *  And  the  Lord  said  to  Aaron:  You  shall  possess  nothing  in  their 
land;  neither  shall  you  have  a  portion  among  them:  I  am  thy  portion  and  in- 
heritance in  the  midst  of  the  children  of  Israel.  And  I  have  given  to  the  sons 
of  Levi  all  the  tithes  of  Israel  for  a  possession,  for  the  ministry  wherewith 
they  serve  me  in  the  tabernacle  of  the  covenant.     Ibid.  18—8  and  20,  21. 

Wlaerefore  Levi  hath  no  part  nor  possession  with  his  brethren:  because 
the  Lord  himself  is  his  possession,  as  the  Lord  thy  God  promised  him.  Deut. 
10 — 9.     See  18 — 1,  and  following  verses. 

And  they  (the  priests)  shall  have  no  inheritance,  I  am  their  inheritance: 
neither  shall  you  give  them  any  possession  in  Israel;  for  I  am  their  possession. 
They  shall  eat  the  victim  both  for  sin  and  for  trespass:  and  every  vowed  thing 
in  Israel  shall  be  theirs.  And  the  first-fruits  of  all  the  first-born,  and  all  the 
libations  of  all  things  that  are  oflered,shall  be  the  priests':  and  you  shall  give 
the  first-fruits  of  your  meats  to  the  priest,that  he  may  return  a  blessing  upon 
thy  house.     Ezech.  44— 28  to  30. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  If  thou  wilt  walk  in  my  ways,  and  keep  my 
chai'ge,  thou  also  shalt  judge  my  house,  and  shalt  keep  my  courts:  and  I  will 
give  thee  some  of  them  that  are  now  present  here  to  walk  with  thee.  Zach, 
3—7. 

The  Bad  Priest  Acts  in  a  Spirit  of  Ambition. 

And  Nadab  and  Abiu,  the  sons  of  Aaron,  taking  their  censers,  put  fltre 
therein,  and  incense  on  it,  offering  before  the  Lord  strange  fire;  which  was 
not  commanded  them.  And  fire  coming  out  from  the  Lord  destroyed  them: 
and  they  died  before  the  Lord.  Levit.  10—1,  2.  See  17—3;  Num.  3—4; 
16—31;  26—61,  and  Deut.  11—6. 


«84  PRIEST. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Carry  back  the  rod  of  Aaron  into  the  tab- 
ernacle of  the  testimony,  that  it  may  be  kept  there  for  a  token  of  the  rebel- 
lious children  of  Israel,  and  that  their  complaints  may  cease  from  me  lest 
they  die.  Num.  17—10.  See  verse  13;  also  18—7;  3.  Kings.  13—1,  and  2. 
Paral.  26—19. 

And  strangers  stood  up  against  him  (Aaron):  and  through  envy  the  men 
that  were  vpith  Dathan  and  Abiron,  compassed  him  about  in  the  wilderness, 
and  the  congregation  of  Core  in  their  wrath.  The  Lord  God  saw,  and  it 
pleased  him  not:  and  they  were  consumed  in  his  wrathful  indignation.  He 
wrought  wonders  upon  them,  and  consumed  them  with  a  flame  of  fire.  Eccli. 
45- 22  to  24. 

The  priests  did  not  say:  Where  is  the  Lord?  and  they  that  held  the 
law  knew  me  not,  and  the  pastors  transgressed  against  me:  and  the  prophets 
prophesied  in  Baal,  and  followed  idols.    Jerem.  2 — 8. 

The  Bad  Priest  Scandalizes  his  Neighbor,  and  Heaps  Reproach  upon  Himself. 

Her  priests  have  despised  my  law,  and  have  defiled  my  sanctuaries:  they 
have  put  no  difference  between  holy  and  profane;  nor  have  distinguished 
between  the  polluted  and  the  clean:  and  they  have  turned  away  their  eyes 
from  my  sabbaths:  and  I  was  profaned  in  the  midst  of  them.    Ezech.  22 — 26. 

Their  gods  have  golden  crowns  upon  their  heads:  whereof  the  priests 
secretly  convey  away  from  them  gold,  and  silver,  and  bestow  it  on  them- 
selves. Yea  and  they  give  thereof  to  prostitutes,  and  they  dress  out  harlots: 
and  again  when  they  receive  it  of  the  harlots,  they  adorn  their  gods.  Baruch. 
6—9,  10.     See  verse  27. 

My  people  have  been  silent,  because  they  had  no  knowledge:  because 
thou  hast  rejected  knowledge,  I  will  reject  thee,  that  thou  shalt  not  do  the 
oflBce  of  priesthood  to  me:  and  hast  forgotten  the  law  of  thy  God,  I  also  will 
forget  thy  children.  *  *  And  there  shall  be  like  people  like  priest:  and  I 
will  visit  their  ways  upon  them;  and  I  will  repay  them  their  devices.  Osee. 
4—6  and  9. 

Hear  ye  tljis,  O  priests;  and  hearken,  O  ye  house  of  Israel;  and  give  ear 
O  house  of  the  king:  for  there  is  a  judgment  against  you,  because  you  have 
been  a  snare  to  them  whom  you  should  have  watched  over,  and  a  net  spread 
upon  Thabor.  And  you  have  turned  aside  victims  into  the  depth.  Ibid. 
5—1.2. 

Gird  yourselves,  and  lament,  O  ye  priests:  howl,  ye  ministers  of  the 
altars;  go  in,  lie  in  sackcloth,  ye  ministers  of  my  God;  because  sacrifice  and 
libation  is  cut  off  from  the  house  of  your  God.    Joel.  1 — 18. 

Her  princes  have  judged  for  bribes:  and  her  priests  have  taught  for 
hire,  and  her  prophets  divined  for  money:  and  they  leaned  upon  the  Lord, 
saying:  Is  not  the  Lord  in  the  midst  of  us?  no  evil  shall  come  upon  us. 
Micheas.  8 — 11. 

Her  prophets  'are  senseless,  men  without  faith :  her  priests  have  polluted 
the  sanctuary:  they  have  acted  unjustly  against  the  law.     Sophon.  3—4. 

To  you,  O  priests,  that  despise  my  name,  and  liave  said:  Wherein  have 
we  despised  thy  name?  You  offer  polluted  bread  upon  my  altar:  and  you 
say:  Wherein  have  we  polluted  thee?  In  that  you  say:  The  table  of  the 
Lord  is  contemptible.     Malach.  1 — 7.    See  verses.  10,  12,  13. 

But  you  have  departed  out  of  the  way,  and  have  caused  many  to  stiun- 


PRIEST.  685 

ble  at  the  law:  you  have  made  void  the  covenant  of  Levi,  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts.  Therefore  have  I  also  made  you  contemptible,  and  base  before  all  peo- 
ple, as  you  have  not  kept  my  ways,  and  have  accepted  persons  in  the  law. 
Ibid.  2  -8,  9. 

Cupidity  and  Greed  of  Bad  Priests. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  saying:  Speak  to  the  children  of  Israel, 
that  they  bring  first-fruits  to  me:  of  every  man  that  offereth  of  his  own  ac- 
cord, you  shall  take  them.     Exod.  25  -  2.     See  35 — 5. 

They  (the  soiis  of  Levi)  shall  not  possess  any  other  thing,  but  be  content 
with  the  oblation  or  tithes,  which  I  have  separated  for  their  uses  and  neces- 
sities.    Num.  18—23,  24. 

The  priests  and  Levites,  and  all  that  are  of  the  same  tribe,  shall  have  no 
part  nor  inheritance  with  tlie  rest  of  Israel;  because  they  shall  eat  the  sacri- 
fices of  the  Lord,  and  his  oblations.  And  they  shall  receive  nothing  else  of 
the  ijossession  of  their  brethren:  for  the  Lord  himself  is  their  inheritance,  as 
he  hath  said  to  them.     Deut.  18—1,  2.     See  16—10. 

And  king  Joas  called  Joiada  the  high  priest  and  the  priests,  saying  to 
them :  Why  do  you  not  repair  the  temple  ?  Take  you  therefore  money  no 
more  according  to  your  order;  but  restore  it  for  the  repairing  of  the  temple. 
And  the  priests  were  forbidden  to  take  any  more  money  of  the  people,  and  to 
make  the  repairs  of  the  house.  4.  Kings.  12 — 7,  8.  See.  1.  Kings.  2—12  and 
following  verses. 

But  you  shall  be  called  the  priests  of  the  Lord:  to  you  it  shall  be  said: 
Ye  ministers  of  our  God :  you  shall  eat  the  riches  of  the  Gentiles,  and  you 
shall  pride  yourselves  in  their  glory.  *  *  For  I  am  the  Lord  that  love  judg- 
ment, and  hate  robbery  in  a  holocaust:  and  I  will  make  their  work  in  truth, 
and  I  will  make  a  perpetual  covenant  with  them.     Isa.  61 — 6  and  8. 

Is  this  house  then,  in  which  my  name  hath  been  called  upon,  in  your 
eyes  become  a  den  of  robbers  ?  I,  I  am  he:  I  have  seen  it,  saith  the  Lord. 
Jerem.  7 — 11. 

And  she  {the  lioness)  brought  out  one  of  her  whelps;  and  he  became  a 
lion:  and  he  learned  to  catch  the  prey,  and  to  devour  men.     Ezech.  19 — 3. 

Her  princes  in  the  midst  of  her,  are  like  wolves  ravening  the  prey  to  shed 
blood,  and  to  destroy  souls,  and  to  run  after  gains,  through  covetousness. 
Ibid.  22—27.     See  Micheas.    3—5,  11,  and  Sophon.  3—3,  4. 

They  shall  eat  the  sins  of  my  people;  and  shall  lift  up  their  souls  to  their 
iniquity.    Osee.  4 — 8. 

Because  Ephraim  hath  made  many  altars  to  sin:  altars  ai"e  become  unto 
him  unto  sin.     Ibid.  8 — 11. 

And  they  sat  down  upon  garments  laid  to  pledge  by  everj'  altar:  and 
drank  the  wine  of  the  condemned  in  the  house  of  their  God.     Amos.  2 — 8. 

Wo  to  you  that  are  wealthy  in  Sion,  and  to  you  that  have  confidence  in 
the  mountain  of  Samaria;  ye  great  men,  heads  of  the  people,  that  go  with 
state  into  the  house  of  Israel.     Ibid.  6 — 1. 

Who  is  there  among  you,  that  will  shut  the  doors,  and  will  kindle  the  fire 
on  my  altar  gratis?  I  have  no  pleasure  in  you,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  and  I 
will  not  receive  a  gift  of  your  hand.     Malach.  1 — 10.     See  verse  13. 

And  Jesus  went  into  the  temple  of  God,  and  cast  out  all  who  were  selling 
and  buying  in  the  temple;  and  overthrew  the  tables  of  the  money-changers, 


686  PRIEST. 

and  the  chairs  of  them  that  sold  doves.  And  he  saith  to  them:  It  is  written: 
My  house  shall  be  called  the  house  of  prayer:  but  you  have  made  it  a  den  of 
thieves.  Matth.  21—12,  13.  See  Mark.  11—15:  Luke.  19—45,  and  John. 
2—14. 

I  know  that,  after  my  departure,  ravenous  wolves  will  enter  in  among 
you,  not  sparing  the  flock.  *  *  I  have  not  coveted  any  man's  silver,  gold 
or  apparel,  as  you  yourselves  know:  that  as  for  such  things  as  were  needful 
for  me,  and  for  them  that  are  with  me,  these  hands  have  fvu*nished.  I  have 
showed  you  all  things,  that  labouring  in  this  manner,  we  must  receive  the 
weak,  and  remember  the  word  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  how  he  said:  It  is  more 
blessed  to  give,  than  to  receive.     Acts.  20—  29,  and  33  to  35. 

Behold,  now  the  third  time  I  am  ready  to  come  to  you:  and  I  will  not  be 
burdensome  to  you.  For  I  seek  not  the  things  that  are  yours,  but  you.  For 
neither  ought  the  children  to  lay  up  for  the  parents,  but  the  parents  for  the 
children.     2.  Cor.  12—14. 

l^'or  all  seek  the  things  that  are  their  own,  not  the  things  that  are  Jesus 
Christ's.     Philip.  2—21. 

Not  that  I  seek  the  gift:  but  I  seek  the  fruit  that  may  abound  to  your 
account.     Ibid.  4—17. 

Neither  did  we  eat  any  man's  bread  for  nothing,  but  in  labour  and  in  toil 
working  night  and  day,  lest  we  should  be  burdensome  to  any  of  you.  2.  Thess. 
3—8.     See  1.  Tbess.  2—9. 

Feed  the  flock  of  God  which  is  among  you;  taking  care  fJ'icreo/ not  by  con- 
straint, but  willingly  according  to  God:  neither  for  the  sake  of  filthy  lucre, 
but  voUiutarily.  1.  Peter.  5—2.  See  1.  Tim.  3—2,  3;  Titus.  1—7,  and  1.  Mach. 
4-8,  14. 

Punishment  of  Bad  Priests. 

And  there  came  a  man  of  God  to  Heli,  and  said  to  him:  Thus  saith  the 
Lord:  Did  I  not  plainly  appear  to  thy  father's  house,  when  they  were  in  Egypt 
in  the  house  of  Pharao  ?  and  I  chose  him  out  of  all  the  tribes  of  Israel  to  be 
my  priest,  to  go  up  to  my  altar,  and  burn  incense  to  me,  and  to  wear  the 
ephod  before  me:  and  I  gave  to  thy  father's  house  of  all  the  sacrifices  of  the 
children  of  Israel:  why  have  you  kicked  away  my  victims,  and  my  gifts 
which  I  commanded  to  be  offered  in  the  temple:  and  thou  hast  rather  hon- 
oured thy  sons  than  me,  to  eat  the  first-fruits  of  every  sacrifice  of  mj'  people 
Israel  ?  wherefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel:  I  said  indeed  that  thy 
house,  and  the  house  of  thy  father  should  minister  in  my  sight,  for  ever.  But 
now  saith  the  Lord:  Far  be  this  from  toe:  but  whosoever  shall  glorify  me, 
him  will  I  glorify:  but  they  that  despise  me,  shall  be  despised.  Behold,  the 
days  come:  and  I  will  cut  off  thy  arm,  and  the  arm  of  thy  father's  house,  that 
there  shall  not  be  an  old  man  in  thy  house.  1.  Kings.  2—37  to  31.  See  3 — 13, 
and  Num.  Chapter  16. 

And  the  king  said  also  to  Abiathar  the  priest:  Go  to  Anathoth  to  thy 
lands;  for  indeed  thou  art  worthy  of  death:  but  I  will -not  at  this  time  put 
thee  to  death,  because  thou  didst  carry  the  ark  of  the  Lord  God  before  David 
my  father,  and  hast  endured  trouble  in  all  the  troubles  my  father  endured. 
So  Solomon  cast  out  Abiathar,  from  being  the  priest  of  tlie  Lord,  that  the 
word  of  the  Lord  might  be  fulfilled,  which  he  spoke  concerning  the  house  of 
HeU  in  SUo.     3.  Kings.  2—26,  27. 


PRIESTHOOD.  687 

Wo  to  the  wicked  unto  evil:  for  the  reward  of  his  hands  shall  be  given 
him.     Isa.  3—11.     See  24— 2. 

The  kite  in  the  air  hath  known  her  time:  the  turtle,  and  the  swallow,  and 
the  stork  have  observed  the  time  of  their  coming:  but  my  people  have  not 
known  the  judgment  of  the  Lord.  Jerem.  8—7.  See  Chapter  5;  also  Osee. 
4—6,  9,  and  5—1. 

And  now,  O  ye  priests,  this  commandment  is  to  you.  If  you  will  not  hear,^ 
and  if  you  will  not  lay  it  to  heart,  to  give  glory  to  my  name,  saith  the  Lord 
of  hosts:  I  will  send  poverty  upon  you,  and  will  curse  your  blessings;  yea  I 
will  curse  them:  because  you  have  not  laid  it  to  heart.  Behold,  I  will  cast  the 
shoulder  to  you,  and  I  will  scatter  upon  your  face  the  dung  of  your  solemni- 
ties; and  it  shall  take  you  away  with  it.  Malach.  2 — 1  to  3.  See  Sophon. 
3—4. 

At  that  time  Alcimus  was  struck:  and  his  works  were  hindered:  and  his 
mouth  was  stopped ;  and  he  was  taken  with  a  palsy,  so  that  he  could  no  more 
speak  a  word,  nor  give  order  concerning  his  house.  And  Alcimus  died  at 
that  time  in  great  torment.     1.  Mach.  9—55,  56.     See  7—4,  5,  9  and  21. 

The  Priest,  and  not  the  Law  or  the  Scripture  Alone,  is  the  Judge. 

If  thou  perceive  that  there  be  among  you  a  hard  and  doubtful  matter  in 
judgment  between  blood  and  blood,  cause  and  cause,  leprosy  and  leprosy; 
and  thou  see  that  the  words  of  the  judges  within  thy  gates  do  vary:  arise,  and 
go  up  to  the  place,  which  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  choose.  And  thou  shalt 
come  to  the  priests  of  the  Levitical  race,  and  to  the  judge,  that  shall  be  at  that 
time:  and  thou  shalt  ask  of  them,  and  they  shall  shew  thee  the  truth  of  the 
judgment.  And  thou  shalt  do  whatsoever  they  shall  say,  that  preside  in  the 
place,  which  the  Lord  shall  choose,  and  what  they  shall  teach  thee,  according 
to  his  law;  and  thou  shalt  follow  their  sentence:  neither  shalt  thou  decline  to 
the  right  hand  nor  to  the  left  hajid.  But  he  that  will  be  proud,  and  refuse  to 
obey  the  commandment  of  the  priest,  who  ministereth  at  that  time  to  the 
Lord  thy  God,  and  the  decree  of  the  judge;  that  man  shall  die,  and  thou  shalt 
take  away  the  evil  from  Israel.     Deut.  17-^8  to  12. 

For  the  lips  of  the  priest  shall  keep  knowledge;  and  they  shall  seek  the 
law  at  his  mouth:  because  he  is  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  of  hosts.  Malach. 
2—7. 

PRIESTHOOD. 

Spiritual  Priesthood. 

If  therefore  you  will  hear  my  voice,  and  keep  my  covenant,  you  shall  be 
my  peculiar  possession  above  all  people:  for  all  the  earth  is  mine.  And  you 
shall  be  to  me  a  priestly  kingdom,  and  a  holy  nation.  These  are  the  words 
thou  shalt  speak  to  the  children  of  Israel.     Exod.  19 — 5,  6. 

But  you  shall  be  called  the  priests  of  the  Lord:  to  you  it  shall  be  said:  Ye 
ministers  of  our  God:  you  shall  eat  the  riches  of  the  Gentiles,  and  you  shall 
pride  yourselves  in  their  glory.     Isa.  61 — 6. 

But  you  are  a  chosen  generation,  a  royal  priesthood,  a  holy  nation,  a 
purchased  people;  that  you  may  declare  his  virtues,  who  hath  called  you  out 
of  darkness  into  his  admirable  light.     1.  Peter.  2 — 9. 


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«88  PRINCE. 

And  from  Jesus  Christ,  who  is  the  faithful  witness,  the  first  begotten  of 
the  dead,  and  the  prince  of  the  kings  of  the  earth;  who  hath  loved  us,  and 
washed  us  from  our  sins  in  his  own  blood,  and  hath  made  us  a  kingdom  and 
priests  to  God  and  his  Father;  to  him  be  glory  and  empire  for  ever  and  ever. 
Amen.     Apocal.  1 — 5,  6. 

Thou  wast  slain,  and  hast  redeemed  us  to  God,  in  thy  blood,  out  of  every 
tribe,  and  tongue,  and  people,  and  nation:  and  hast  made  us  to  our  God  a 
kingdom,  and  priests:  and  we  shall  reign  on  the  earth.     Ibid.  5—9,  10. 

PRIMOGENITURE. 

{See  First-Born.) 

PRINCE. 

Good  Princes  and  Superiors. 

Moses  went  to  Pharao  again  and  again  in  behalf  of  his  people.  Exod. 
Chapters  5,  7,  9  and  10.     See  also  14—13,  15. 

Moses  prayed  for  the  people,  ivhen  they  were  murmuring  against  him.  Ibid. 
15—24,  25.     See  32—11,  and  17—9,  and  following  verses. 

When  Moses  went  to  the  mountain,  he  took  care  to  provide  for  the  govern- 
ment of  the  people  during  his  absence.    Ibid.  24 — 14. 

Moses  desired  that  all  thepeople  might  share  the  honoi'  of  prophecy  vnth 
himself.    Num.  11—27,  29. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  How  long  will  this  people  detract  me  ?  How 
long  will  they  not  believe  me  for  all  the  signs  that  I  have  wrought  before 
them?  I  will  strike  them  therefore  with  pestilence,  and  will  consume  them: 
but  thee  I  will  make  a  ruler  over  a  great  nation,  and  a  mightier  than  this  is. 
And  Moses  said  to  the  Lord :  *  *  Forgive,  I  beseecli  thee,  the  sins  of  this 
people,  according  to  the  greatness  of  thy  mercy,  as  thou  hast  been  merciful 
to  them  from  their  going  out  of  Egypt  unto  this  place.  And  the  Lord  said:  I 
have  forgiven  according  to  thy  word.     Ibid.  14 — 11  to  13,  and  19,  20. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Get  you  not  from  the  midst  of  this  multitude; 
this  moment  will  I  destroy  them.  And  as  they  were  lying  on  the  ground, 
Moses  said  to  Aaron:  Take  the  censer,  and  putting  fire  in  it  from  the  altar,  put 
incense  upon  it,  and  go  quickly  to  the  people  to  pray  for  them:  for  already 
wrath  is  gone  out  from  the  Lord,  and  the  plague  rageth.  When  Aaron  had 
done  this,  and  had  run  to  the  midst  of  the  multitude  which  the  burning  fire 
was  now  destroying,  he  offered  the  incense:  and  standing  between  the  dead 
and  the  living,  he  prayed  for  tlie  people;  and  the  plague  ceased.  Ibid.  16 — 44 
to  48. 

And  Moses  answered  him:  May  the  Lord  the  God  of  the  spirits  of  all  flesh 
provide  a  man,  that  may  be  over  this  multitude:  and  may  go  out  and  in  be- 
fore them,  and  may  lead  them  out,  or  bring  them  in:  lest  the  people  of  the 
Lord  be  as  sheep  without  a  shepherd.    Ibid.  27 — 15  to  17. 

And  Israel  served  the  Lord  all  the  days  of  Josue,  and  of  the  ancients  that 
lived  a  long  time  after  Josue,  and  that  had  known  all  the  works  of  the  Lord 
which  he  had  done  in  Israel.    Josue.  24 — 31. 

And  Samuel  judged  Israel  all  the  days  of  his  life:  and  he  went  every 
year  about  to  Bethel  and  to  Galgal  and  to  Masphath;  and  he  judged  Israel  in 


PRINCE.  689 

the  foresaid  places.     And  he  returned  to  Ramatha:  for  there  was  his  house, 
and  there  he  judged  Israel:  he  built  also  there  an  altar  to  the  Lord.  i.  Kings.  ' 
7—15  to  17. 

Samuel  said  to  the  people:  And  far  from  me  be  this  sin  against  the  Lord, 
that  I  should  cease  to  pray  for  you,  and  I  will  teach  you  the  good  and  right 
way.     Ibid  12—23. 

And  David  said  to  the  Lord,  when  he  saw  the  Angel  striking  the  people: 
Ttis  I,  I  am  he  that  have  sinned;  I  have  done  wickedly:  these  that  are  the 
sheep,  what  have  they  done  ?  let  thy  hand,  I  beseech  thee,  be  turned  against 
me,  and  against  my  father's  house.     2.  Kings.  24 — 17.     Seel.  Paral.  21 — 17. 

And  all  Israel  heard  the  judgment  which  the  king  (Solomon)  had  judged: 
and  they  feared  the  king,  seeing  that  the  wisdom  of  God  was  in  him  to  do 
judgment.     3.  Kings.  3 — 28. 

And  he  (Ezeclaas)  did  that  which  was  good  before  the  Lord,  according  to 
all  that  David  his  father  had  done.  He  destroyed  the  high  places,  and  broke 
the  statues  in  pieces,  and  cut  down  the  groves,  and  broke  the  brazen  serpent, 
which  Moses  had  made:  for  till  that  time  the  children  of  Israel  burnt  incense 
to  it:  and  he  called  its  name  Nohestan.  He  trusted  in  the  Lord  the  God  of 
Israel:  so  that  after  him  there  was  none  like  him  among  all  the  kings  of  Juda, 
nor  any  of  them  that  were  before  him.    4.  Kings.  18 — 3  to  5. 

The  queen  of  Saba  said  to  Solomon:  Happy  are  thy  men,  and  happy  are 
thy  servants,  who  stand  always  before  thee,  and  hear  thy  wisdom.  Blessed 
be  the  Lord  thy  God,  who  hath  been  pleased  to  set  thee  on  his  throne,  king 
of  the  Lord  thy  God.  Because  God  loveth  Israel,  and  will  preserve  them  for 
ever;  therefore  hath  he  made  thee  king  over  them,  to  do  judgment  and  jus- 
tice. 2.  Paral.  9-7,  8.  See  19—5  to  7;  1.  Esdras.  10—1,  and  Judith.  4-11,  12. 

And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day,  that  I  will  call  my  servant  Eliacim 
the  son  of  Helcias,  and  I  will  clothe  him  with  thy  robe,  and  will  strengthen 
him  with  thy  girdle,  and  will  give  thy  power  into  his  hand:  and  he  shall  be 
as  a  father  to  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem,  and  to  the  house  of  Juda.  Isa. 
22—21. 

Examples  of  Bad  Princes  and  Superiors. 

And  he  (Moses)  said  to  Aaron:  What  has  this  people  done  to  thee,  that 
thou  shouldest  bring  upon  them  a  most  heinous  sin?  And  he  answered  him: 
Let  not  my  Lord  be  offended:  for  thou  knowest  this  people,  that  they  are 
prone  to  evil.  They  said  to  me:  Make  us  gods,  that  may  go  before  us:  for  as 
to  this  Moses,  who  brought  us  forth  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  we  know  not 
what  is  befallen  him.  And  I  said  to  them:  Which  of  you  hath  any  gold  ?  and 
they  took  and  brought  it  to  me:  and  I  cast  it  into  the  fire,  and  this  calf  came 
out.     Exod.  32—21  to  24. 

The  Lord  being  angry,  said  to  Moses:  Take  all  the  princes  of  the  people, 
and  hang  them  uiJ  on  gibbets  against  the  sun :  that  my  fury  may  be  turned 
away  from  Israel.  Num.  25—3,  4.  See  1.  Kings.  2—12  and  following  verses; 
also  3—12. 

And  the  whole  weight  of  the  battle  was  turned  upon  Saul:  and  the  arch- 
ers overtook  him;  and  he  was  grievously  wounded  by  the  archers.  Then  Saul 
said  to  his  armour-bearer:  Draw  thy  sword,  and  kill  me:  lest  these  uncircum- 
cised  come,  and  slay  me,  and  mock  at  me.  And  bis  armour-beai-er  would 
not:  for  he  was  struck  with  exceeding  great  fear.    Then  Saul  took  his  sword, 


«90  PRINCE. 

.and  fell  upon  it.     1.  Kings.  31—3,  4.  See  1.  Paral.  10— 3,and  following  vei-ses. 

The  sin  committed  by  David  in  the  enumeration  of  the  people  was  pun- 
ished hy  the  death  of  seventy  thousand  men.  2.  Kings.  24—15.  See  1.  Paral. 
21—14. 

So  Jeroboam  and  all  the  i)eople  came  to  Roboam  the  third  day,  as  he 
commanded  them.  And  the  king  answered  roughly,  leaving  the  counsel  of 
the  ancients.  And  he  spoke  according  to  the  advice  of  the  young  men:  My 
father  laid  upon  you  a  heavy  yoke,  which  I  will  make  heavier:  my  father 
beat  you  with  scourges;  but  I  wiU  beat  you  with  scorpions.  3.  Kings.  12 — 12 
to  14.     See  following  verses:  also  12— 28;  18 — 18,  and  2.  Paral.  10—19. 

So  Manasses  seduced  Juda,  and  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem,  to  do  evil 
beyond  all  the  nations,  which  the  Lord  had  destroyed  before  the  face  of  the 
children  of  Israel.     2.  Paral.  33 — 9.     See  4.  Kings.  21 — 9. 

Thy  princes  (O  Jerusalem)  are  faithless,  companions  of  thieves:  they  all 
love  bribes,  they  run  after  rewards.  They  judge  not  for  the  fatherless:  and 
the  widow's  cause  cometh  not  in  to  them.     Isa.  1 — 23. 

All  the  kings  of  the  nations  have  all  of  them  slept  in  glory,  every  one  in 
his  own  house.  But  thou  {Nahuchodonosor)  art  cast  out  of  thy  grave,  as  an 
unprofitable  branch  defiled,  and  wrapped  up  among  them  that  were  slain  by 
the  sword,  and  are  gone  down  to  the  bottom  of  the  pit,  as  a  rotten  carcass. 
Thou  shalt  not  keep  company  with  them,  even  in  burial:  for  thou  hast  de- 
stroyed thy  land,  thou  hast  slain  thy  people:  the  seed  of  the  wicked  shall  not 
be  named  for  ever.     Ibid.  14 — 18  to  20. 

The  princes  of  Tanis  are  become  fools;  the  princes  of  Memphis  are  gone 
astray;  they  have  deceived  Egypt,  the  stay  of  the  people  thereof.  Ibid. 
19—13. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of  hosts:  Go,  get  thee  in  to  him  that  dwelleth  in 
the  tabernacle,  to  Sobna,  who  is  over  the  temple:  and  thou  shalt  say  to  him: 
what  dost  thou  here,  or  as  if  thou  wert  somebody  here  ?  for  thou  hast  hewed 
thee  out  a  sepulchre  here,  thou  hast  hewed  out  a  monument  carefully  in  a 
high  place,  a  dwelling  for  thyself  in  a  rock.  Behold,  the  Lord  will  cause  thee 
to  be  carried  away,  as  a  cock  is  carried  awaj',  and  he  will  lift  thee  up  as  a 
garment.  He  will  crown  thee  with  a  cx'own  of  tribulation,  he  will  toss  thee 
like  a  ball  into  a  large  and  spacious  country:  there  shalt  thou  die,  and  there 
shall  the  chariot  of  thy  glorj-  be,  the  shame  of  the  house  of  thy  Lord.  And  I 
will  drive  thee  out  from  thy  station,  and  depose  thee  from  thy  ministry. 
Ibid.  22—15  to  19. 

And  the  princes  said  to  the  king:  We  beseech  thee  that  this  man  (Jeremias 
the  prophet)  may  be  put  to  death:  for  on  purpose  he  weakeneth  the  hands  of 
the  men  of  war  that  remain  in  this  city,  and  the  hands  of  the  people,  speak- 
ing to  them  according  to  these  words:  for  this  man  seeketh  not  peace  to  this 
people,  but  evil.  And  king  Sedecias  said:  Behold,  he  is  in  your  hands:  for  it 
is  not  lawful  for  the  king  to  deny  you  any  thing.    Jerem.  38—4,  5. 

Thy  prophets,  O  Israel,  were  like  foxes  in  the  deserts.  You  have  not 
gone  up  to  face  the  enemy;  nor  have  you  set  up  a  wall  for  the  house  of  Israel, 
to  stand  in  battle  in  the  day  of  the  Lord.     Ezech.  13—4.  5. 

Son  of  man,  prophesy  concerning  the  shepherds  of  Israel:  prophesy,  and 
say  to  the  shepherds:  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God:  Wo  to  the  shepherds  of  Israel, 
that  fed  tliemselves:  should  not  the  flocks  be  fed  by  the  shepherds?  you  ate 
the  milk,  and  you  clothed  yourselves  with  the  wool,  and  you  killed  that  which 
was  fat:  but  my  flock  you  did  not  feed.    The  weak  you  have  not  strengthened, 


PROMISE.  691 

and  that  which  was  sick  you  have  not  healed :  that  which  was  broken  you 
have  not  bound  up,  and  that  which  was  driven  away  you  have  not  brouglit 
again,  neither  have  you  sought  that  which  was  lost:  but  you  ruled  over  them 
with  rigour,  and  with  a  high  hand.     Ibid.  34 — 2  to  4. 

The  multitude  believed  them  {the  wicked  elders)  as  being  the  elders  and 
the  judges  of  the  people:  and  they  condemned  her  {Susanna)  to  death.  Dan. 
13—41. 

And  Bacchides  chose  the  wicked  men,  and  made  them  lords  of  the  coun- 
try.    1 .  Mach.  9—25.     See  7—9. 

But  after  tiie  death  of  Seleucus,  when  Antiochus  who  was  called  the  Illus- 
trious had  taken  possession  of  the  kingdom,  Jason  the  brother  of  Onias  am- 
bitiously sought  the  high-priesthood.  *  *  Which  when  the  king  had  granted, 
and  he  had  gotten  the  rule  into  his  hands,  forthwith  he  began  to  bring  over 
his  countrymen  to  tlieiashion  of  the  Heathens.     2.  Mach.  4 — 7  and  10. 

Then  Jesus  spoke  to  the  multitude  and  to  his  disciples,  saying:  The 
Scribes  and  the  Pharisees  have  sitten  on  the  chair  of  Moses.  All,  therefore, 
whatsoever  they  shall  say  to  you,  observe  and  do:  but  according  to  their 
works,  do  ye  not:  for  J  hey  say,  and  do  not.  For  they  bind  heavy  and  insup- 
portable burdens,  and  lay  them  on  men's  shoulders:  but  with  a  finger  of  their 
own  they  will  not  move  them.  *  *  But  wo  to  you,  Scribes  and  Pharisees, 
hypocrites;  because  you  shut  the  kingdom  of  heaven  against  men:  for  you  go 
not  in  yourselves;  and  those  that  are  going  in,  you  suffer  not  to  enter.  Matth. 
23—1  to  4  and  13. 

But  the  hireling,  and  he  that  is  not  the  shepherd,  whose  own  sheep  they 
are  not,  seeth  the  wolf  coming,  and  leaveth  the  sheep  and  flieth:  and  the  wolf 
snatcheth  and  scattereth  the  sheep:  and  the  hireling  flieth,  because  he  is  a 
hireling:  and  he  hath  no  care  for  the  sheep.     John.  10—12,  13. 

Pilate  knew  that  Christ  was  innocent,  and  yet  condemned  him,  in  order  to 
curry  favor  with  the  Jews.     Matth.  27 — 18;  Mark.  15 — 10,  and  Luke.  23—25. 

Then  the  high  priest  rising  up,  and  all  that  were  with  him  (which  is  the 
heresy  of  the  Sadducees,)  were  filled  with  indignation.  And  they  laid  hands 
on  the  apostles,  and  put  them  in  the  common  prison.  Acts.  5 — 17,  18.  See 
4—18. 

And  the  people  ran  together  against  them:  and  their  garments  being  torn 
off,  the  magistrates  commanded  them  {Paul  and  Silas)  to  be  beaten  with  rods. 
Ibid.  16—22.     See  Chapter  7. 

And  the  high  priest  Ananias  commanded  them  who  stood  by  him,  to  strike 
him  on  the  mouth.  Then  Paul  said  to  him:  God  shall  strike  thee,  thou  whited 
wall.  For,  sittest  thou  there  to  judge  me  according  to  the  law,  and  contrary 
to  the  law  commandest  me  to  be  struck  ?    Ibid.  23 — 2,  3. 

But  when  two  years  when  ended,  Felix  had  for  successor  Fortius  Festus. 
And  being,  willing  to  gratify  the  Jews,  he  left  Paul  a  prisoner.  Ibid.  24 — 27. 
See  25—9,  11. 

PRIVATE  JUDGMENT. 

{See  Bible.) 
PROMISE. 

{See  also  Vow.) 


692  PROMISE. 

Ood's  Promises  are  Conditional. 

And  when  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  have  enlarged  thy  borders,  as  he  swore 
to  thy  fathers,  and  shall  give  thee  all  the  land  that  he  promised  them,  (yet  so, 
if  thou  keep  his  commandments,  and  do  the  things  which  I  command  thee 
this  day,  that  thou  love  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  walk  in  his  ways  at  all  times) 
thou  shalt  add  to  thee  other  three  cities,  and  shalt  double  the  number  of  the 
three  cities  aforesaid.     Deut.  19 — 8,  9. 

And  the  Lord  shall  make  thee  the  head,  and  not  the  tail:  and  thou  shalt 
be  always  above,  and  not  beneath:  yet  so  if  thou  wilt  hear  the  Command- 
ments of  the  Lord  thy  God  which  I  command  thee  this  day,  and  keep  and  do 
them.     Ibid.  38—13.     See  whole  Chapter;  also  Levit.  Chapter  26. 

Wherefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel  (to  Heli):  1  said  indeed 
that  thy  house,  and  the  house  of  thy  father  should  minister  in  my  sight,  for 
ever.  But  now  saith  the  Lord:  Far  be  thvs  from  me:  but  whosoever  shall 
glorify  me,  him  will  I  glorify:  but  they  that  despise  me,  shall  be  despised. 
1.  Kings.  2—30. 

The  soul  that  sinneth,  the  same  shall  die:  the  son  shall  not  bear  the  ini- 
quity of  the  father,  and  the  father  shall  not  bear  the  iniquity  of  the  son:  the 
justice  of  the  just  shall  be  upon  him,  and  the  wickedness  of  the  wicked  shall 
be  upon  him.  But  if  the  wicked  do  penance  for  aU  his  sins  which  he  hath 
committed,  and  keep  all  my  commandments,  and  do  judgment,  and  justice, 
living  he  shall  hve,  and  shall  not  die.  I  will  not  remember  all  his  iniquities 
that  he  hath  done:  in  his  justice  which  he  hath  wrought  he  shall  live.  Ezech. 
18—20  to  22. 

Thou  therefore,  O  son  of  man  say  to  the  children  of  thy  people:  The  jus- 
tice of  the  just  shall  not  deliver  him,  in  what  day  soever  he  shall  sin:  and  the 
wickedness  of  the  wicked  shall  not  hiu*t  him,  in  what  day  soever  he  shall 
turn  from  his  wickedness:  and  the  just  shall  not  be  able  to  live  in  his  justice,in 
what  day  soever  he  shall  sin.  Yea,  if  I  shall  say  to  the  just  that  he  shall  sure- 
ly live,  and  be,  trusting  in  his  justice,  commit  iniquity;  all  his  justices  shall 
be  forgotten;  and  in  his  iniquity,  which  he  hath  committed,  in  the  same  shall 
he  di^.  And  if  I  shall  say  to  the  wicked :  Thou  shalt  surely  die;  and  he  do 
penance  for  his  sin,  and  do  judgment  and  justice,  and  if  that  wicked  man  re- 
store the  pledge,  and  render  what  he  had  robbed,  and  walk  in  the  command- 
ments of  life,  and  do  no  unjust  thing;  he  shall  surely  live,  and  shall  not  die. 
None  of  his  sins,  which  he  hath  committed,  shall  be  imputed  to  him:  lie  hath 
done  judgment  and  justice:  he  shall  surely  live.     Ibid.  33 — 12  to  16. 

He  that  believeth,  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved:  but  he  that  belie veth 
not,  shall  be  condemned.     Mark.  16—16. 

He  that  believeth  in  him  is  not  judged:  but  he  that  doth  not  believe  is 
already  judged:  because  he  believeth  not  in  the  name  of  the  only  begotten 
Son  of  God.  *  *  He  that  believeth  in  the  Son,  hath  life  everlasting:  but 
he  that  believeth  not  the  Son,  sliall  not  see  life;  but  the  wrath  of  God  abideth 
on  him.    John.  3—18  and  36.    See  1—12. 

Amen,  amen  I  say  unto  you:  He  that  believeth  in  me,  hath  everlasting 
life.     Ibid.  6—47. 

Tlien  Jesus  said  to  those  Jews  that  believed  him:  If  you  continue  in  my 
word,  you  shall  be  my  disciples  indeed:  and  you  shall  know  the  truth,  and 
the  truth  shall  make  you  free.    Ibid.  8—31,  82. 


PROPHET.  698 

If  you  know  these  things,  you  shall  be  blessed  if  you  do  them.  Ibid. 
13—17.    See  15—7  and  14. 

And  if  sons,  heirs  also:  heirs  indeed  of  God,  and  joint-heirs  with  CJhrist: 
yet  so  if  we  suffer  with  him,  that  we  may  be  also  glorified  with  him.  Rom. 
8—17. 

For  we  are  made  partakers  of  Christ:  yet  so  if  we  hold  the  beginning  of 
his  substance  firm  unto  the  end.     Hebr.  3 — 14.     See  Coloss.  1 — 23. 

He  that  hath  an  ear,  let  him  hear  what  the  Spirit  saith  to  the  churches: 
He  that  shall  overcome,  shall  not  be  hurt  by  the  second  death.  Apocal. 
2—11.     See  verses  7,  17,  and  26;  also  3—5,  12  and  21. 

He  that  shall  overcome,  shall  possess  these  things:  and  I  will  be  his  God, 
and  he  shall  be  my  son.     Ibid.  21 — 7.     See  2.  Peter.  1 — 4. 

PROPHET. 

The  Prophets  had  the  Spirit  of  Ood. 

{See  Apostles.) 

True  Prophets  are  Sent  by  God. 

And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  me,  saying:  Before  I  formed  thee  in 
the  bowels  of  thy  mother,  I  knew  thee,  afid  before  thou  camest  forth  out  of 
the  womb,  I  sanctified  thee,  and  made  thee  a  prophet  unto  the  nations.  And 
I  said:  Ah,  ah,  ah,  Lord  God:  behold,  I  cannot  speak,  for  I  am  a  child.  And 
the  Lord  said  to  me:  Say  not  I  am  a  child:  for  thou  shalt  go  to  all  that  I 
shall  send  thee;  and  whatsoever  I  shall  command  thee,  thou  shalt  speak.  Be 
not  afraid  at  their  presence:  for  I  am  with  thee  to  deliver  thee,  saith  the  Lord. 
And  the  Lord  put  forth  his  hand,  and  touched  my  mouth:  and  the  Lord  said 
to  me:  Behold,  I  have  given  my  words  in  thy  mouth:  lo,  I  have  set  thee 
this  day  over  the  nations  and  over  kingdoms,  to  root  up,  and  to  pull  down, 
and  to  waste,  and  to  destroy,  and  to  build,  and  to  plant.    Jerem.  1 — 4  to  10. 

For  the  Lord  God  doeth  nothing  without  revealing  his  secrets  to  his  ser- 
vants the  prophets.     Amos.  3—7. 

And  the  si3irits  of  the  prophets  are  subject  to  the  prophets.  1.  Cor.  14 — 32. 

True  Prophets  are  Despised  by  the  Wicked. 

I  will  raise  them  up  a  prophet  out  of  the  midst  of  their  brethren  like  to 
thee:  and  I  wjU  put  my  words  in  his  mouth,  and  he  shall  speak  all  that  I 
shall  command  him.  And  he  that  will  not  hear  his  words,  which  he  shall 
speak  in  my  name,  I  will  be  the  revenger.     Deut.  18 — 18,  19. 

And  the  Lord  the  God  of  their  fathers  sent  to  them,  by  the  hand  of  his 
messengers,  rising  early,  and  daily  admonishing  them:  because  he  spared  his 
people  and  his  dwelling  place.  But  they  mocked  the  messengers  of  God,  and 
despised  his  words,  and  misused  the  prophets,  until  the  wrath  of  the  Lord 
arose  against  his  people;  and  there  was  no  remedy.     2.  Paral.  36 — 15,  16. 

And  they  said:  Come  and  let  us  invent  devices  against  Jeremias:  for  the 
law  shall  not  perish  from  the  priest,  nor  counsel  from  the  wise,  nor  the  word 
from  the  prophet:  come  and  let  us  strike  hina  with  his  tongue,  and  let  u»  give 
no  heed  to  all  his  words.    Jerem.  18 — 18. 

44 


«»4  PROPHET. 

Thou  hast  deceived  me,  O  Lord,  and  I  am  deceived:  thou  hast  been 
stronger  than  I,  and  thou  hast  prevailed:  I  am  become  a  laughing-stock  all 
the  day,  all  scoff  at  me.  For  I  am  speaking  now  this  long  time,  ciying  out 
against  iniquity,  and  I  often  proclaim  devastation:  and  the  word  of  the  Lord 
is  made  a  reproach  to  me,  and  a  derision  all  the  day.     Ibid.  20 — 7,  8. 

And  the  Lord  hath  sent  to  you  all  his  servants  the  prophets,  rising  early 
and  sending,  and  you  have  not  hearkened,  nor  inclined  your  ears  to  hear. 
Ibid.  25—4. 

And  the  priests  and  the  prophets  spoke  to  the  princes,  and  to  all  the  peo- 
ple, saying:  The  judgment  of  death  is  for  this  man:  because  he  hath  pro- 
phesied against  this  city,  as  you  have  heard  with  jomx  ears.  Ibid.  26 — 11. 
See  verse  8;  also  38—4.  . 

But  the  house  of  Israel  will  not  hearken  to  thee:  because  they  will  not 
hearken  to  me:  for  all  the  house  of  Israel  are  of  a  hard  foreliead  and  an  ob- 
stinate heart.     Ezech.  3—7. 

And  I  said:  Ah,  ah,  ah,  O  Lord  God:  they  say  of  me:  Doth  not  this  man 
speak  by  parables  ?    Ibid.  20 — 49. 

And  you  will  present  wine  to  the  Nazarites,  and  command  the  prophets, 
saying:    Prophesy  not.     Amos.  2 — 12. 

And  they  were  scandalized  in  his  regard.  But  Jesus  said  to  them:  A 
prophet  is  not  without  honour,  save  in  his  own  country,  and  in  his  own 
house.     Matth.  13—57.     See  Mark.  6—4;  Luke.  4—24,  and  John.  4— 44. 

Wo  to  you  Scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypocrites;  who  build  the  sepulchres  of 
the  prophets,  and  adorn  the  monuments  of  the  just.  Matth.  23 — 29.  See 
Luke.   13—34. 

Then  they  did  spit  in  his  face,  and  buffeted  him:  and  others  struck  his 
face  with  the  palms  of  their  hands,  saying:  Prophesy  unto  us,  O  Christ; 
who  is  he  that  struck  thee  ?    Matth.  26—67,  68.     See  Mark.  14—65. 

False  Prophets  not  to  he  Heard. 

If  there  rise  in  the  midst  of  thee  a  prophet,  or  one  that  saith  he  hath 
dreamed  a  dream,  and  he  foretell  a  sign  and  a  wonder,  and  that  come  to  pass 
which  he  spoke,  and  he  say  to  thee:  Let  us  go  and  follow  strange  gods,  which 
thou  knowest  not,  and  let  us  serve  them:  thou  shalt  not  hear  the  words  of 
that  prophet  or  dreamer:  for  the  Lord  your  God  trieth  you,  that  it  may  ap- 
I)ear  whether  you  love  him  with  all  your  heart,  and  with  all  your  soul,  or  no. 
*  *  And  that  prophet  or  forger  of  dreams  shall  be  slain:  because  he  spoke 
to  draw  you  away  from  the  Lord  your  God,  who  brought  you  out  of  the  land 
of  Egypt,  and  redeemed  you  from  the  house  of  bondage;  tomalse  thee  go  out 
of  the  way,  which  the  Lord  thy  God  commanded  thee:  and  thou  shalt  take 
away  the  evil  out  of  the  midst  of  thee.     Deut.  13—1  to  3  and  5. 

But  the  prophet  who  being  corrupted  with  pride,  shall  speak  in  my  name 
things  that  I  did  not  command  him  to  say,  or  in  the  name  of  strange  gods, 
shall  be  slain.  And  if  in  silent  thought  thou  answer:  How  shall  I  know  the 
word  that  the  Lord  hath  not  spoken?  thou  shalt  have  this  sign:  Whatso- 
ever that  same  prophet  foretelleth  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  and  it  cometh 
not  to  pass,  that  thing  the  Lord  hath  not  spoken;  but  the  prophet  hath  forged 
it  by  the  pride  of  his  mind:  and  therefore  thou  shalt  not  fear  him.  Ibid. 
18—20  to  22. 

And  Elias  said  to  them:    Take  the  prophets  of  Baal;  and  let  .not  one  of 


PROPHET.  695 

them  escape.  And  when  they  had  taken  them,  EUas  brought  them  down  to 
the  torrent  Cison,  and  killed  them  there.  3.  Kings.  18 — 40.  See  13—11; 
22—6  to  23,  and  4.  Kings.  10—19. 

Wo  to  the  wicked  unto  evil:  for  the  reward  of  his  hands  shall  be  given 
him.    Isa.  3—11,     See  28— 7. 

He  that  deceiveth  the  just  in  a  wicked  way,  shall  fall  in  his  own  destruc- 
tion: and  the  upright  shall  possess  his  goods.     Prov.  38—10. 

His  watchman  are  all  blind,  they  are  all  ignoi-ant:  dumb  dogs  not  able 
to  bark,  seeing  vain  things,  sleeping,  and  loving  dreams.  And  most  impu- 
dent dogs,  they  never  had  enough:  the  shepherds  themselves  knew  no  under- 
standing: all  have  turned  aside  into  their  own  way,  every  one  after  his  own 
gain,  from  the  first  even  to  the  last.     Isa.  56—10,  11. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  me:  The  prophets  prophesy  falsely  in  my  name:  I 
sent  them  not,  neither  have  I  commanded  them,  nor  have  I  spoken  to  them: 
they  prophesy  unto  you  a  lying  vision,  and  divination  and  deceit,  and  the 
seduction  of  their  own  heart.  Therefore  saith  the  Lord  concerning  the  proph- 
ets that  prophesy  in  my  name,  whom  I  did  not  send,  that  say:  Sword  and 
famine  shall  not  be  in  this  land:  By  sword  and  famine  shall  those  prophets 
be  consumed.     Jerem.  14 — 14,15. 

Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  to  the  prophets:  Behold,  I  will  feed 
them  with  wormwood,  and  will  give  them  gall  to  drink:  for  from  the  proph-' 
ets  of  Jerusalem,  corruption  is  gone  forth  into  all  the  land.  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts:  Hearken  not  to  the  words  of  the  prophets  that  prophesy  to  you 
and  deceive  you:  they  speak  a  vision  of  their  own  heart,  and  not  out  of  the 
mouth  of  the  Lord.  *  *  Therefore  behold,  I  am  against  the  prophets,  saith 
the  Lord,  who  steal  my  words  every  one  from  his  neighbour.  Behold,  I  am 
against  the  prophets,  saith  the  Lord:  who  use  their  tongues,  and  say;  The 
Lord  saith  it.  Behold,  I  am  against  the  prophets,  that  have  lying  dreams, 
saith  the  Lord:  and  tell  them,  and  cause  my  people  to  err  by  their  lying,  and 
by  their  wonders:  when  I  sent  them  not,  nor  commanded  them,  who  have  not 
profited  this  people  at  all,  saith  the  Lord.  Ibid.  23—15,  16  and  30  to  32.  See 
Chapter  28. 

Hearken  not  to  the  words  of  the  prophets  that  say  to  you:  You  shall  not 
serve  the  king  of  Babylon;  for  they  tell  you  a  lie  For  I  have  not  sent  them, 
saith  the  Lord:  and  they  prophesy  in  my  name  falsely,  to  drive  you  out,  and 
that  you  may  perish,  both  you  and  the  prophets  that  prophesy  to  you.  Ibid. 
27 — 14,  15.     See  verses  9  and  10. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  the  God  of  Israel:  Lei  not  your  prophets 
that  are  in  the  midst  of  you,  and  your  diviners  deceive  you:  and  give  no  heed 
to  your  dreams  which  you  dream:  For  they  prophesy  falsely  to  you  in  my 
name:  and  I  have  not  sent  th^m,  saith  the  Lord.  *  *  Tims  saith  the  Lord 
of  hosts  the  God  of  Israel,  to  Achab  the  son  of  Colias,  and  to  Sedecias  the  son 
of  Maasias,  who  prophesy  uato  you  in  my  name  falsely:  Behold,  I  will  deliver 
them  up  into  the  hands  of  Nabuchodonosor  the  king  of  Babylon:  and  he  shall 
kill  them  before  your  eyes.     Ibid.  29— 8,  9  and  21. 

And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  me,  saying:  Son  of  man,  prophesy  thou 
against  the  prophets  of  Israel  that  prophesy;  and  thou  shalt  say  to  them  that 
prophesy  out  of  their  own  heart:  Hear  ye  the  word  of  the  Lord:  thus  saith 
the  Lord  God:  Wo  to  the  foolish  prophets  that  follow  their  own  spirit,  and  see 
nothing.  Thy  prophets,  O  Israel,  ware  like  foxes  in  the  deserts.  *  *  They 
see  vain  things:  and  they  foretell  lies,  saying:    The  Lord  saith:  whereas  the 


696  PROPHET. 

Lord  hath  not  sent  them:  and  they  have  persisted  to  confirm  what  they  have 
said.  Have  you  not  seen  a  vain  vision,  and  spoken  a  lying  divination  ?  and 
you  say:  The  Lord  saith:  whereas  I  have  not  spoken.  Therefore  thus  saith 
the  Lord  God:  Because  you  have  spoken  vain  things  and  have  seen  hes:  there- 
fore behold,  I  come  against  you,  saith  the  Lord  God.  Ezech.  13—1  to  4  and 
6  to  8.     See  whole  Chapter. 

And  when  the  propnet  shall  eiT.and  speak  a  word;  I  the  Lord  have  de- 
ceived that  prophet:  and  I  will  stretch  forth  my  hand  uix)U  him,  and  will  cut 
him  off  from  the  midst  of  my  people  Israel.  Ibid.  14 — 9.  Spe  Amos.  7—10. 
There  is  a  conspiracy  of  prophets  in  the  midst  thereof:  like  a  lion  that 
roareth  and  catcheth  the  prey,  they  have  devoured  souls:  they  have  taken 
riches  and  hire:  they  have  made  many  widows  in  the  midst  thereof.  Ezech. 
22—25.     See  verse  28;  also  Chapter  34. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  concerning  the  prophets  that  make  my  people  err; 
that  bite  with  their  teeth,  and  preach  peace:  and  if  a  man  give  not  sometliing 
into  their  mouth,  they  prepare  war  against  him.  Therefore  night  shall  be  to 
you  instead  of  vision,  and  darkness  to  j'^ou  instead  of  divination:  and  the  sun. 
shall  go  down  upon  the  prophets;  and  the  day  shall  be  darkened  over  them. 
And  they  shall  be  confounded  that  see  visions;  and  the  diviners  shall  be  con- 
founded: and  they  shall  all  cover  their  faces,  because  there  is  no  answer  of 
G<xi.     Micheas.  3 — 5  to  7. 

And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  that  I  will 
destroy  the  names  of  idols  out  of  the  earth:  and  they  shall  be  remembered  no 
more:  and  I  will  take  away  the  false  prophets,  and  the  unclean  spirit  out  of 
the  earth.     Zach.  13 — 2.     See  following  verses. 

Beware  of  false  prophets,  who  come  to  you  in  the  clotliing  of  sheep,  but 
inwardly  they  are  ravenous  wolves.  By  their  fruits  you  shall  know  them. 
Matth.  7—15.     See  24— 11. 

And  when  great  multitudes  stood  about  him,  so  that  they  trod  one  upon 
another,  he  began  to  say  to  his  disciples:  Beware  ye  of  the  leaven  of  the  Phari- 
sees, which  is  hypocrisy.  Luke.  12 — 1.  See  Matth.  16 — 6,  11,  12,  and  Mark. 
8—15. 

I  know  that,  after  my  departure,  ravenous  wolves  will  enter  in  among 
you,  not  sparing  the  flock.  And  of  your  own  selves  will  rise  up  men  speaking 
perverse  things,  to  draw  away  disciples  after  them.    Acts.  20 — 29,  30. 

Beware  of  dogs,  beware  of  evil- workers,  beware  of  the  concision.  Philip. 
3—2. 

Beware  lest  any  man  impose  upon  you  by  philosophy  and  vain  fallacy, 
according  to  the  tradition  of  men,  according  to  the  rudiments  of  the  world, 
and  not  according  to  Christ.    Coloss.  2—8, 

Now  the  Spirit  manifestly  saith,  that  in  the'last  times  some  shall  depart 
from  the  faith,  giving  heed  to  spirits  of  error,  and  doctrines  of  devils,  speak- 
ing lies  in  hypocrisy.  1.  Tim.  4—1,  2.  See  2.  Tim.  2—17,  18,  and  Titus.  1—10, 
11. 

Know  also  this,  that,  in  the  last  days,  shall  come  dangerous  times:  men 
shall  be  lovers  of  themselves,  covetous,  haughty,  proud,  blasphemers.  2.  Tim. 
3—1,  2.     See  4—8,  4. 

But  there  were  also  false  prophets  among  the  people;  even  as  there  shall 
be  lying  teachers  among  you,  who  shall  bring  in  sects  of  perdition,  and  deny 
the  Lord  who  bought  them,  bringing  uj>on  themselves  swift  destruction.  And 
many  shall  follow  their  luxuries,  by  whom  the  way  of  truth  shall  be  blasphem- 


PROPHET.  697 

■ed:  and  through  covetousness  with  feigned  words  they  shall  make  merchan- 
dise of  you;  whose  judgment  now  of  a  long  time  ceaseth  not,  and  their  de- 
struction slumbereth  not.     2.  Peter.  2—1  to  3.     See  3—3. 

Dearly  beloved,  believe  not  every  spirit;  but  try  the  spirits,  whether  they 
be  of  God:  because  many  false  prophets  are  gone  out  into  the  world.  1.  John. 
4_1,     See  verse  3;  also  2.  John,  verse  7,  and  Jude.  verse  18. 

False  Prophets  are  Intruders. 

And  I  said:  Ah,  ah,  ah,  O  Lord  God:  the  prophets  say  to  them:  You  shall 
not  see  the  sword,  and  there  shall  be  no  famine  among  you;  but  he  will  give 
you  true  peace  in  this  place.  And  the  Lord  said  to  me:  The  prophets  prophesy 
falsely  in  my  name:  I  sent  them  not,  neither  have  I  commanded  them. 
Jerem.  14—13,  14. 

I  did  not  send  prophets;  yet  they  ran:  I  have  not  spoken  to  them,  yet 
they  prophesied.     Ibid.  23— 21.     See  Ezech.  Chapter  23. 

They  went  out  from  us:  but  they  were  not  of  us.  For  if  they  had  been  of 
us,  they  would  no  doubt  have  continued  with  us:  but  that  they  might  be  made 
manifest,  that  they  are  not  all  of  us.     1.  John.  2—19. 

False  Prophets  Seduce  the  Simple-Minded. 

Astonishing  and  wonderful  things  have  been  done  in  the  land.  The  proph- 
ets prophesied  falsehood,  and  the  priests  clapped  their  hands:  and  my  people 
loved  such  things.   Jerem.  5 — 31,  32. 

From  the  prophet  even  to  the  priest,  all  are  guilty  of  deceit.  And  they 
healed  the  breach  of  the  daughter  of  my  people  disgracefully,  saying:  Peace, 
peace:  and  there  was  no  peace.     Ibid.  6 — 13,  14.     See  8 — 11. 

And  I  have  seen  the  likeness  of  adulterers,  and  the  way  of  lying  in  the 
prophets  of  Jerusalem:  and  they  strengthened  the  hands  of  the  wicked,  that 
no  man  should  return  from  his  evil  doings;  they  are  all  become  unto  me  as 
Sodom,  and  the  inhabitants  thereof  as  Gomorrha.  *  *  If  they  had  stood  in 
my  counsel,and  had  made  mj^  words  known  to  my  people,!  should  have  turned 
them  from  their  evil  way,  and  from  their  wicked  doing.  ^^  *  j  have  heard 
what  the  prophets  said,  that  prophesy  lies  in  my  name,  and  say:  I  have 
dreamed,  I  have  dreamed.  How  long  shall  this  be  in  the  heart  of  the  proph- 
ets that  prophesy  lies,  and  that  prophesy  the  delusions  of  their  own  heart  ? 
Ibid.  23—14,  22  and  25,  26.     See  whole  Chapter. 

Thy  prophets  have  seen  false  and  foolish  things  for  thee:  and  they  have 
not  laid  open  thy  iniquity,  to  excite  thee  to  penance:  but  they  have  seen  for 
thee  false  revelations  and  banishments.     Lamentations.  2 — 14. 

And  her  prophets  have  daubed  them  without  tempering  the  mortar,  see- 
ing vain  things, and  divining  lies  unto  them,  saying:  Thus  saith.the  Lord  God: 
when  the  Lord  hath  not  spoken.     Ezech.  22 — 28.     See  verse  25. 

Know  ye,  O  Israel,  that  the  prophet  was  foolish,  the  spiritual  man  was 
mad,  for  the  multitude  of  thy  iniquity,  and  the  multitude  of  thy  madness. 
The  watchman  of  Ephraim  was  with  my  God:  the  prophet  is  become  a  snare 
of  ruin  upon  all  his  ways:  madness  is  in  the  house  of  his  God.     Osee.  9 — 7,  8. 

For  there  shall  arise  false  christs,  and  false  prophets;  and  shall  show 
great  signs  and  wonders,  insomuch  as  to  deceive  (if  it  were  possible)  even  the 
elect.     Behold,  I  have  told  it  to  you  beforehand.     If,  therefore,  they  shall  say 


698  PROSPERITY. 

to  you:  Behold,  he  is  in  the  desert;  go  ye  not  out:  Behold,  he  is  in  the  closets; 
believe  it  not.     Matth.  24—24  to  26.     See  Mark.  13—22,  and  Luke.  21—8. 

For  such  false  apostles  are  deceitful  labourers,  transforming  themselves 
into  the  apostles  of  Christ.  And  no  wonder:  for  Satan  himself  transfoi-meth 
himself  into  an  angel  of  light.  Therefore  it  is  no  great  thing  if  his  ministers 
be  transformed  as  the  ministers  of  justice;  whose  end  shall  be  according  to 
their  works.     2.  Cor.  11—13  to  15.     See  Coloss.  2—8,  and  2.  Peter.  2—1. 

Knowing  this  first,  that  in  the  last  days  there  shall  come  scoffers  with  de- 
ceit, walking  according  to  their  own  lusts.  2.  Peter.  3 — 3.  See  1.  Tina. 
4—1;  2.  Tim.  3—1,  and  Jude.  verse  18. 

False  Prophets  Known  by  their  Acts. 

The  priest  and  the  prophet  have  been  ignorant  through  drunkenness: 
they  are  swallowed  up  with  wine;  they  have  gone  astray  in  drunkenness; 
they  have  not  known  him  that  seeth;  they  have  been  ignorant  of  judgment. 
Isa.  28—7. 

Her  prophets  are  senseless,  men  without  faith:  her  priests  have  polluted 
the  sanctuary:  they  have  acted  unjustly  against  the  law.     Sophon.  3 — i. 

By  their  fruits  you  shall  know  them.  Do  flien  gather  grapes  of  thorns 
or  figs  of  thistles?    Matth.  7— 16.     See  Luke.  6^44. 

PROSPERITY. 

Prosperity  is  from  God. 

And  the  Lord  was  with  him  (Joseph),  and  he  was  a  prosperous  man  in 
all  things.    Gen.  39-2. 

And  David  behaved  wisely  in  all  his  ways:  and  the  Lord  was  with  him. 
1.  Kings.  18—14.     See  2.  Kings.  5—10;  2.  Paral.  10—9,  and  4.  Kings.  18—7. 

Now  therefore  thus  shalt  thou  say  to  my  servant  David:  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts:  I  took  thee,  from  the  pastures,  from  following  the  flock,  that 
thou  shouldst  be  ruler  of  my  people  Israel.  And  I  have  been  with  tliee  whith- 
ersoever thou  hast  gone;  and  have  slain  all  thy  enemies  before  thee;  and  have 
made  thee  a  name  like  that  of  one  of  the  great  ones  that  are  renowned 
in  the  earth.  *  *  But  even  this  hath  seemed  little  in  thy  sight,  and  there- 
fore thou  liast  also  spoken  concerning  the  house  of  thy  servant  for  the  time 
to  come:  and  hast  made  me  remarkable  above  all  men,  O  Lord  God.  What 
can  David  add  more,  seeing  thou  hast  thus  glorified  thy  servant,  and  known 
him?    1.  Paral.  17—7,  8  and  17,  18.     See  2.  Kings.  7—8,  9  and  20,  21. 

Now  then,  my  son,  the  Lord  be  with-thee,  and  do  thou  prosper.  1.  Paral. 
22—11. 

And  Solomon  the  son  of  David  was  strengthened  in  his  kingdom:  and 
the  Lord  his  God  was  with  him,and  magnified  him  to  a  high  degree,  2.  Paral. 
1—1.     See  7— 11;  14—6;  15—9;  17—3,  5,  12,  and  18—1. 

Want  is  from  the  Lord  in  the  house  of  the  wicked:  but  the  habitations  of 
the  just  shall  be  blessed.     Prov.  3—33. 

For  every  man  that  eateth  and  driuketh,  and  seeth  good  of  his  labour,, 
this  is  the  gift  of  Gk>d.    Eccles  a-48. 


PROSPERITY.  699 

Prosperity  of  the  Impious. 

^hy  then  do  the  wicked  Hve,  are  they  advanced,  and  strengthened  with 
riches?  Their  seed  continueth  before  them,  a  multitude  of  kinsmen,  and  of 
children's  children  in  their  sight.  Their  houses  are  secure  and  peaceable:  and 
the  rod  of  God  is  not  upon  them.  Their  cattle  have  conceived,  and  failed  not: 
their  cow  hath  calved,"  and  is  not  deprived  of  her  fruit.  Their  little  ones  go 
out  like  a  flock;  and  their  children  dance  and  play.  They  take  the  timbrel, 
and  the  harp,  and  rejoice  at  the  sound  of  the  organ.  They  spend  their  days 
in  wealth,  and  in  a  moment  they  go  down  to  hell.  Job.  81 — 7  to  13.  See 
whole  Chapter. 

I  have  seen  the  wicked  highly  exalted,  and  lifted  up  like  the  cedars  of 
Libanus.  And  I  passed  by,  and  lo,  he  was  not:  and  I  sought  him,  and  his 
place  was  not  found.     Psalm.  36—35,36. 

Fear  not,  fori  am  with  thee:  turn  not  aside,  for  I  am  thy  God:  I  have 
strengthened  thee  and  helped  thee;  and  the  right  hand  of  my  just  One  hath 
upheld  thee.  Behold  all  that  fight  against  thee  shall  be  confounded  and 
ashamed:  they  shall  be  as  nothing;  and  the  men  shall  perish  that  strive 
against  thee.  Thou  shalt  seek  them,  and  shalt  not  find,  the  men  that  resist 
thee:  they  shall  be  as  nothing;  and  as  a  thing  consumed  the  men  that  war 
against  thee.     Isa.  41—10  to  12. 

Prosperity  Promised  to  tJiose  who  Fear  God. 

For  then  thou  shalt  be  able  to  prosper,  if  thou  keep  the  commandments 
and  judgments,  which  the  Lord  commanded  Moses  to  teach  Israel:  take  cour- 
age and  act  manfully;  fear  not,  nor  be  dismayed.     1.  Paral.  22 — 13. 

Take  courage  and  do  diligently;  and  the  Lord  will  be  with  you  in  good 
things.     2.  Paral.  19—11. 

Josaphat  standing  in  the  midst  of  them,  said:  Hear  me,  ye  men  of  Juda, 
and  all  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem:  believe  in  the  Lord  your  God,  and  you 
shall  be  secure:  believe  his  prophets,  and  all  things  shall  succeed  well.  Ibid. 
20—20. 

And  he  (Ozias)  sought  the  Lord  in  the  days  of  Zacharias  that  understood 
and  saw  God:  and  as  long  as  he  sought  the  Lord  he  directed  him  in  all  things. 
Ibid.  26—5. 

And  Joatham  was  strengthened,  because  he  had  his  way  directed  before 
the  Lord  his  God.     Ibid.     27—6. 

So  Ezechias  did  all  things  which  we  have  said,  in  all  Juda;  and  wrought 
that  which  was  good  and  right  and  truth  before  the  Lord  his  God,  in  all  the 
service  of  the  ministry  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  according  to  the  law  and  the 
ceremonies,  desiring  to  seek  his  God  with  all  his  heart:  and  he  did  it,  and 
prospered.     Ibid.  31—20,  21.     See  32—30;  also  Psalm.  24—13,  and  Isa.  1—19. 

O  that  thou  hadst  hearkened  to  my  commandments  !  thy  peace  had  been 
as  a  river,  and  thy  justice  as  the  waves  of  the  sea;  and  thy  seed  had  been  as 
the  sand,  and  the  ofllspring  of  thy  bowels  like  the  gravel  thereof:  his  name 
should  not  have  perished,  nor  have  been  destroyed  from  before  my  face.  Isa. 
48—18,  19. 

But  this  thing  I  commanded  them,  saying:  Hearken  to  my  voice,andIwill 
be  your  God,  and  you  shall  be  my  people:  and  walk  ye  in  all  the  way,  that  I 


700  PROSPERITY. 

have  commanded  you,  that  it  may  be  well  with  you.  Jerem,  7—23.  See  22 — i; 
32—39,  and  Osee.  3—19. 


Worldly  Prosperity  Generally  Incites  to  Sin. 

The  land  of  the  Sodomites  was  as  the  paradise  of  the  Lord.    Gen.  13 — 10. 

But  the  Lord's  portion  is  his  people:  Jacob  the  lot  of  his  inheritance.  He 
found  him  in  a  desert  land,  in  a  place  of  hoiTor,  and  of  waste  wilderness:  he 
led  him  about,  and  taught  him :  and  he  kept  him  as  the  apple  of  his  eye.  *  * 
The  beloved  grew  fat  and  kicked:  he  gi-ew  fat  and  thick  and  gross:  he  forsook 
Ood  who  made  him,  and  departed  from  God  his  saviour.  Deut.  32 — 9,  10  and 
15. 

Gedeon  was  good  in  the  days  of  his  obscurity,  but  acted  with  unjustifiable 
cruelty  after  his  great  victory.    Jee  Judges.  6 — 11,  12,  and  8 — 13, 

Prosperity  made  Saul  a  reprobate.     1.  Bangs.  15 — 11. 

David,  too,  in  his  prosperity,  fell  into  adultery , and  rendered  himself  guilty 
of  homicide.  2.  Kings.  11 — 4  to  15. 

For  David's  sin  of  pride  in  causing  a  census  of  his  subjects  to  be  taken,  see 
Ibid.  24—1.  and  1,  Paral.  21—1. 

The  evils  springing  from  Solomon's  abundance  were  far  in  excess  of  the  bless- 
ings accruing  from  his  ivisdom.    3.  Kings.  10 — 27;  11 — 1,  and  2.  Paral.  1 — 15. 

Jeroboam  promised  well  in  his  youth,  but  erected  idols  immediately  after  his 
elevation  to  the  throne.    3.  Kings.  11 — 28;  12 — 28,  and  following  verses. 

Thou  (Amasias)  hast  beaten  and  prevailed  over  Edom;  and  thy  heart  hath 
lifted  thee  up:  be  content  with  the  glory,and  sit  at  home:  why  provokest  thou 
evil,  that  thou  shouldst  fall,  and  Juda  with  thee  ?  4.  Kings.  14—10.  See  fol- 
lowing verses;  also  2.  Paral.  25 — 19. 

And  when  the  kingdom  of  Roboam  was  strengthened  and  fortified  he  for- 
sook the  law  of  the  Lord,  and  aU  Israel  with  him.     2.  Paral.  12 — 1. 

But  when  he  {Ozias)  was  made  strong,  his  heart  was  lifted  up  to  his  de- 
struction: and  he  neglected  the  Lord  his  God;  and  going  into  the  temple  of 
the  Lord,  he  had  a  mind  to  burn  incense  upon  the  altar  of  incense.  Ibid. 
26—16. 

And  they  took  strong  cities  and  a  fat  land,  and  possessed  houses  full  of 
all  goods;  cisterns  made  by  others,  vine-yards,  and  olive-yards,  and  fruit-trees 
in  abundance:  and  they  ate,  and  were  filled,  and  became  fat,  and  abounded 
with  delight  in  thy  great  goodness.  But  they  provoked  thee  to  wrath,  and  de- 
parted from  thee,  and  threw  thy  law  behind  their  backs:  and  they  killed  thy 
prophets,  who  admonished  them  earnestly  to  return  to  thee:  and  they  were 
guilty  of  great  blasphemies.  2.  Esdras.  9—25,  26.  See  Esther.  Chapter  5,  and 
7-10. 

Two  things  I  have  asked  of  thee;  deny  them  not  to  me  before  I  die.  Re- 
move far  from  me  vanity  and  lying  words.  Give  me  neither  beggary,  nor 
riches:  give  me  only  the  necessaries  of  life:  lest  perhaps  being  filled,  I  should 
be  tempted  to  deny,  and  say:  Who  is  the  Lord?  or  being  compelled  by  pov- 
erty, I  should  steal,  and  forswear  the  name  of  my  God.     Prov.  30—7  to  9. 

Behold  this  was  the  iniquity  of  Sodom  thy  sister,  pride,  fulness  of  bread, 
and  abundance,  and  the  idleness  of  her,  and  of  her  daughters:  and  they  did 
not' put  forth  their  hand  to  the  needy,  and  to  the  poor.     Ezech.  16 — 49. 

The  destruction  of  the  status  seen  by  Nabuchodonosor  furnishes  a  fitting 


PROVIDENCE.  '701 

illustration  of  the  ruin  which  overtakes  worldly  prosperity.  See  Dan.  2 — 31 
and  following  verses. 

They  shall  cast  thee  (Nabuchodonosor)  out  from  among  men:  and  thy 
dwelling  shall  be  with  cattle  and  with  wild  beasts:  and  thou  shalt  eat  grass  as 
an  ox,  and  shalt  be  wet  with  the  dew  of  heaven:  and  seven  times  shall  pass 
over  thee,  till  thou  know  that  the  most  High  ruleth  over  the  kingdom  of  men, 
and  giveth  it  to  whomsoever  he  wall.     Ibid.  4 — 22. 

According  to  their  pastures  they  (the  children  of  Israel)  were  filled,  and 
were  made  full:  and  they  lifted  up  their  heart,  and  have  forgotten  me.  Osee. 
13—6,     See  1.  Mach.  9—37  to  41;  also  James.  4—9. 

And  when  the  young  man  had  heard  this  word,  he  went  away  sorrowful: 
for  he  had  great  possessions.  Then  Jesus  said  to  his  disciples:  Amen  I  say  to 
you,  that  a  rich  man  shall  hardly  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  lieaven.  And 
again  I  say  to  you :  It  is  easier  for  a  camel  to  pass  through  the  eye  of  a  needle, 
than  for  a  rich  man  to  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Matth.  19-22  to 
24.     See  Mark.  10—22;  also  Luke.  18—23. 

And  he  spoke  a  similitude  to  them,  saying:  The  land  of  a  certain  rich  man 
brought  forth  plenty  of  fruits:  and  he  thought  within  himself,  saying:  AVhat 
shall  I  do,  because  I  have  not  where  to  lay  up  together  my  fruits  ?  and  he 
said:  This  will  I  do:  I  will  pull  down  my  barns,  and  will  bviild  greater:  and 
into  them  will  I  gather  all  things  that  are  grown  to  me,  and  my  goods.  And 
I  will  say  to  my  soul:  Soul,  thou  hast  much  goods  laid  up  for  many  years, 
tRke  thy  rest,  eat,  drink,  make  good  cheer.  But  God  said  to  him:  Thou  fool, 
this  night  do  they  require  thy  soul  of  thee:  and  whose  shall  those  things  be, 
w^hich  thou  hast  provided  ?  so  is  he  that  layeth  up  treasure  for  himself,  and  is 
not  rich  towards  God.  Luke.  12  -16  to  21.  See  14—18  and  following  verses; 
also  Acts.  12—21. 

Charge  the  rich  of  this  world  not  to  be  high-minded,  nor  to  hope  in  uncer- 
tain riches,  but  in  the  living  God  (who  giveth  us  abundantly  all  things  to 
enjoy;)  to  do  good;  to  be  rich  in  good  works;  to  distribute  readily;  to  commu- 
nicate to  others;  to  lay  up  in  store  for  themselves  a  good  foundation  against 
the  time  to  come,  that  they  may  obtain  true  life.     1.  Tim.  6—17  to  19. 

PROVIDENCE. 

Divine  Providence  Vindicated. 

Give  not  thy  mouth  to  cause  thy  flesh  to  sin:  and  say  not  before  the 
Angel:  There  is  no  providence:  lest  God  be  angry  at  thy  words,  and  destroy 
all  the  works  of  thy  hands.     Eccles.  5 — 5. 

For  he  (God)  hath  said:  By  the  strength  of  my  own  hand  1  have  done  it, 
and  by  own  wisdom  I  have  understood:  and  I  have  removed  the  bounds  of 
the  people,  and  have  taken  the  spoils  of  their  princes,  and  as  a  mighty  man 
have  pulled  down  them  that  sat  on  high.  And  my  hand  hath  found  the 
strength  of  the  people  as  a  nest:  and  as  eggs  are  gathered,  that  are  left,  so 
have  I  gathered  all  the  earth:  and  there  was  none  that  moved  the  wing,  or 
opened  the  mouth,  or  made  the  least  noise.  Shall  the  axe  boast  itself  against 
him  that  cutteth  with  it  ?  or  shall  the  saw  exalt  itself  against  him  by  whom  it 
is  drawn  ?  as  if  a  rod  should  lift  itself  up  against  him  that  lif teth  it  up,  and  a 
staff  exalt  itself,  which  is  but  wood.  Isa.  10—13  to  15.  See  Job.  22—14,  and 
following  verses. 


703  PROVIDENCE. 

Now,  if  God  so  clothe  the  grass  of  the  field,  which  to  day  is,  and  to-mor- 
row is  cast  into  the  oven;  how  much  more  you,  O  ye  of  httle  faith?  be  not 
soUcitous,  therefore,  saying:  What  shall  we  eat,  or  what  shall  we  drink,  or 
wherewith  shall  we  be  clothed  ?  for  after  all  these  things  do  the  heathen  seek. 
For  your  Father  knoweth  that  you  have  need  of  all  these  things.  Matth. 
6—30  to  32.  See  Psahn.  54—23;  Luke.  12-28;  Phihp.  4—6;  1.  Tim.  6—8, 
and  1.  Peter.  5—7. 

And  you  shall  be  brought  before  governors,  and  before  kings  for  my  sake, 
for  a  testimony  to  them,  and  to  the  Gentiles.  But  when  they  shall  deliver 
you  up,  be  not  thoughtful  how  or  what  to  speak:  for  it  shall  be  given  you  in 
that  hour  what  to  speak.  For  it  is  not  you  that  speak,  but  the  spirit  of  your 
Father,  that  speaketh  in  you.     Matth.  10—18  to  20.     See  Luke.  12—11,  12. 

General  Providence  of  God. 

And  I  will  establish  my  covenant  with  thee,  and  thou  shalt  enter  into  the 
ark,  thou  and  thy  sons,  and  thy  wife,  and  tlie  wives  of  thy  sons  with  thee. 
And  of  every  living  creature  of  all  flesh,  thou  shalt  bring  two  of  a  sort  into 
the  ark,  that  they  may  live  with  thee:  of  the  male  sex,  and  the  female.  Of 
fowls  according  to  their  kind,  and  of  beasts  in  their  kind  and  of  every  tiling 
that  creepeth  on  the  earth  according  to  its  kind:  two  of  every  sort  shall  go  in 
with  thee,  that  they  may  live.  Thou  shalt  take  unto  thee  of  all  food  that  may 
be  eaten,  and  thou  shalt  lay  it  up  with  thee:  and  it  shall  be  food  for  thee  and 
them.     And  Noe  did  all  things  which  God  commanded  him.     Gen.  6 — 18  to  22. 

The  Lord  ruleth  me:  and  I  shaU  want  nothing.     Psalm.  22—1. 

Men  and  beasts  thou  wilt  preserve,  O  Lord.     Psalm.  35 — 7. 

Let  the  nations  be  glad  and  rejoice:  for  thou  judgest  the  people  with  jus- 
tice, and  directest  the  nations  upon  eai-th.     Psalm.  66—5. 

What  thou  givest  to  them  they  shall  gather  up:  when  thou  openest  thy 
hand,  they  shall  all  be  filled  with  good.  But  if  thou  turnest  away  thy  face, 
they  shall  Ije  troubled.     Psalm.  103—28,  29. 

The  eyes  of  all  hope  in  thee,  O  Lord :  and  thou  givest  them  meat  in  due 
season.  Thou  openest  thy  hand,  and  flllest  with  blessing  every  living  crea- 
ture.    Psalm.  144—15,  16.     See  Psalms.  145  and  146. 

Sing  ye  to  the  Lord  with  praise:  sing  to  our  God  upon  the  harp.  Who 
covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds;  and  prepareth  rain  for  the  earth.  Who 
maketh  grass  to  grow  on  the  mountains,  and  herbs  for  the  service  of  men. 
Who  giveth  to  beasts  their  food;  and  to  the  young  ravens  that  call  upon  him. 
Psalm.  146— 7  to  9. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  in  every  place  behold  the  good  and  the  evil.  Prov. 
15—8. 

For  God  will  not  accept  any  man's  person;  neither  will  he  stand  in  awe  of 
any  man's  greatness:  for  he  made  the  little  and  the  great;  and  he  hath  equally 
care  of  all.     Wisdom.  6—8. 

For  in  his  hand  are  l)oth  we,  and  our  words,  and  all  wisdom,  and  the 
knowledge  and  skill  of  works.     Ibid.  7 — 16. 

God  reacheth  therefore  from  end  to  end  mightily,  and  ordereth  all  things 
sweetly.     Ibid,  8—1. 

For  thou  lovest  all  things  that  are,  and  hatest  none  of  the  things  which 
thou  hast  made:  for  thou  didst  not  appoint  or  make  any  thing,  hating  it. 
And  how  could  any  thing  endure,  if  thou  wouldst  not  ?  or  be  preserved,  if  not 
called  by  thee?    Ibid.  11—25,  26. 


PROVIDENCE.  705 

But  thy  providence,  O  Father,  governeth  it:  for  thou  hast  made  a  way 
even  in  the  sea,  and  a  most  sure  path  among  the  waves,  showing  that  thou 
art  able  to  save  out  of  all  things,  yea  though  a  man  went  to  sea  without  art. 
Ibid.  14—3,  4. 

I  am  the  Lord,  and  there  is  none  else:  there  is  no  God  besides  me:  I  girded 
thee;  and  thou  hast  not  known  me:  that  they  may  know  who  are  from  the 
rising  of  the  sun,  and  they  who  are  from  the  west,  that  there  is  none  besides 
me.  I  am  the  Lord,  and  there  is  none  else:  I  form  the  light,  and  create  dark- 
ness. I  make  peace,  and  create  evil:  I  the  Lord  that  do  all  these  things.  Isa. 
45 — 5  to  7.     See  42—5;  also  Amos.  4 — 13. 

Note. — Create  evil,  &c.  The  evils  of  afflictions  and  punishments,  but  not 
the  evil  of  sin. 

Shall  a  man  be  hid  in  secret  places,  and  I  not  see  him,  saith  the  Lord  ?  do 
not  I  fill  heaven  and  earth,  saith  the  Lord?    Jerem.  23—24. 

Are  not  two  sparrows  sold  for  a  farthing  and  not  one  of  them  shall  fall 
on  the  ground  without  your  Father.  But  the  very  hairs  of  your  head  are  all 
numbered.  Fear  not,  therefore:  you  are  of  more  value  than  many  sparrows. 
Matth.  10— 29  to  31.     See  Luke.  12—6,  7;  also  Acts.  27-34. 

That  they  should  seek  God,  if  haply  they  may  feel  after  him  or  find  him: 
although  he  be  not  far  from  every  one  of  us:  for  in  him  we  Uve,  and  we 
move,  and  we  are,  as  some  also  of  your  own  poets  said:  for  we  are  also  his 
offspring.     Acts.  17 — 28.     See  verse  25. 

In  whom  we  also  are  called  by  lot,  being  predestinated  according  to  the 
purpose  of  him,  who  worketh  all  things  according  to  the  counsel  of  his  will. 
Ephes.  1—11. 

And  he  {God)  is  before  all;  and  by  him  all  things  consist.  Coloss.  1 — 17. 
See  verse  16. 

Be  you  humbled,  therefore,  under  the  mighty  hand  of  God;  that  he  may 
exalt  you  in  the  time  of  visitation:  casting  all  your  solicitude  upon  him;  for 
he  hath  care  of  you.     1.  Peter.  5—6,  7. 

Special  Providence  of  God. 

With  the  Lord  shall  the  steps  of  a  man  be  directed,  and  he  shall  like  weU 
his  way.  When  he  shall  fall,  he  shall  not  be  bruised;  for  the  Lord  putteth 
his  hand  under  him.     Psalm.  36—23,  24. 

The  young  lions  roaring  after  their  prey,  and  seeking  their  meat  from 
God.     Psalm.  103—21. 

Who  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars;  and  calleth  them  by  their  names. 
Psalm.  146 — 4.     See  verses  8  and  9. 

And  all  their  works  are  as  the  sun  in  the  sight  of  God :  and  his  eyes  are 
continually  upon  their  ways.     Eccli.  17 — 16. 

The  steps  of  man  are  guided  by  the  Lord;  and  who  is  the  man  that  can 
understand  his  own  way  ?    Prov.  20 — 24. 

I  know,  O  Lord,  that  the  way  of  a  man  is  not  his:  neither  is  it  in  a  man 
to  walk,  and  to  direct  his  steps.     Jerem.  10 — 23. 

I  also  have  withholden  the  rain  from  you,  when  there  were  j^et  three 
months  to  the  harvest;  and  I  caused  it  to  rain  upon  one  city,  and  caused  it 
not  to  rain  upon  another  city:  one  piece  was  rained  upon:  and  the  piece 
whereupon  I  rained  not,  withered.     Amos.  4 — 7. 

But  God  prepared  a  worm,  when  the  morning  arose  on   the  following 


704  PROVIDENCE. 

day:  and  it  struck  the  ivy;  and  it  withered.  Jonas.  4—7.  See  Matth.  10—29; 
Luke.  12—6,  and  2.  Kings,  14—11. 

But  God  giveth  it  a  body  as  he  will:  and  to  every  seed  its  proper  body. 
1.  Cor.  15—38. 

The  Special  Providence  with  which  God  Provides  for  His   Church. 

When  the  Most  High  divided  the  nations;  when  he  separated  the  sons  of 
Adam,  he  appointed  the  bounds  of  people  according  to  the  number  of  the 
children  of  Israel.  But  the  Lord's  portion  is  his  people;  Jacob  the  lot  of  his 
inheritance.  He  found  him  in  a  desert  land,  in  a  place  of  horror,  and  of 
waste  wilderness:  he  led  him  about,  and  taught  him:  and  he  kept  him  as  the 
apple  of  his  eye.     Deut.  32—8  to  10. 

To  Elias,  who  represented  the  ivhole  Church,  the  Lord  said:  Get  thee 
hence,  and  go  towards  the  east;  and  hide  thyself  by  the  torrent  of  Carith, 
which  is  over-against  the  Jordan.  And  there  thou  shalt  drink  of  the  torrent: 
and  I  have  commanded  the  ravens  to  feed  thee  there.  3.  Kings.  17 — 3,  4. 
See  following  verses. 

The  Lord  ruleth  me:  and  I  shaU  want  nothing.  He  hath  set  me  in  a 
place  of  pasture.     Psalm.  22—1,  2. 

The  Angel  of  the  Lord  shall  encamp  roundabout  them  that  fear  him, 
and  shall  deliver  them.     Psalm.  33—8. 

And  now  thus  saith  the  Lord  that  created  thee,  O  Jacob,  and  formed  thee, 

0  Israel:  Fear  not,  for  I  have  redeemed  thee,  and  called  thee  by  thy  name: 
thou  art  mine.  When  thou  shalt  pass  through  the  waters  I  will  be  with  thee: 
and  the  rivers  shall  not  cover  thee:  when  thou  shalt  walk  in  the  Are,  thou 
shalt  not  be  burnt;  and  the  flames  shall  not  burn  in  thee.  Isa.  43—1,  2.  See 
following  verses;  also  42—6,  and  44—1. 

Seek  ye,  therefore,  first  the  kingdom  of  God,  and  his  justice;  and  all 
these  things  shall  be  added  unto  you.     Matth.  6— 33.     See  Luke.  12 — 31. 

And  I  say  to  thee:  That  thou  art  Peter,  and  upon  this  rock  I  will  build 
my  church;  and  the  gates  of  hell  shall  not  prevail  against  it.     Matth.  16 — 18. 

For  where  there  are  two  or  three  gathered  together  in  my  name,  there  am 
lin  the  midst  of  them.     Ibid.  18— 20. 

Divine  Providence  Oovems  and  Directs  all  Things. 

Joseph  said  to  his  brethren:  And  God  sent  me  before,  that  you  may  be 
preserved  upon  the  earth,  and  may  have  food  to  Uve.  Not  by  your  counsel 
was  I  sent  hither,  but  by  the  will  of  God :  who  hath  made  me  as  it  were  a 
father  to  Pharao,  and  lord  of  his  whole  house,  and  governor  in  all  the  land  of 
Egypt.     Gen.  45— 7,     See  verse  5;  also  50— 19  to  21. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  him  (Moses)  as  he  was  returning  into  Egypt:  See 
that  thou  do  all  the  wonders  before  Pharao,  which  I  have  put  in  thy  hand:  I 
shall  harden  his  heart,  and  he  will  not  let  the  people  go.     Exod.  4—21. 

He  that  striketh  a  man  with  a  will  to  kill  him,  shall  be  put  to  death. 
But  he  that  did  not  lie  in  wait  for  him,  but  God  delivered  him  into  his  hands; 

1  will  appoint  thee  a  place  to  which  he  must  flee.     Ibid.  21 — 12,  13. 

But  remember  the  Lord  thy  God,  that  he  hath  given  thee  strength,  that 
he  might  fulfil  his  covenant,  concerning  which  he  swore  to  thy  fathers,  as 
this  present  day  showeth.     Deut.  8 — 18. 


PROVIDENCE.  705 

And  the  Lord  hath  not  given  you  a  lieart  to  understand,  and  eyes  to  see, 
and  ears  that  may  hear,  unto  this  present  day.     Ibid.  29 — 4. 

And  they  (the  sons  of  Heli)  hearkened  not  to  the  voice  of  their  fatlier,  be- 
cause the  Lord  would  slay  them.     1.  Kings.  3—25. 

The  heart  of  man  disposeth  his  way:  but  the  Lord  must  direct  his  steps. 
Prov.  16—9. 

There  are  many  thoughts  in  the  heart  of  a  man:  but  tlie  will  of  the  Lord 
shall  stand  firm.     Ibid.  19-21.     See  20—24,  and  Jerem.  10—23. 

For  there  is  no  other  God  but  thou,  wiio  hast  care  of  all,  that  thou  shouldst 
show  that  thou  dost  not  give  judgment  unjustly.  Neither  shall  king  nor  ty- 
rant in  thy  sight  inquire  about  them  whom  thou  hast  destroyed.  For  so 
much  then  as  thou  art  just,  thou  orderest  all  things  justly.  Wisdom.  12—13 
to  15. 

I  am  the  Lord,  and  there  is  iione  else:  I  form  the  light,  and  create  dark- 
ness. I  make  peace,  and  create  evil:  I  the  Lord  that  do  all  these  things.  Isa. 
45—6, 7.  » 

Wliy  hast  thou  made  us  to  err,  O  Lord,  from  thy  ways  ?  why  hast  thou 
hardened  our  heart,  that  we  should  not  fear  thee  ?  return  for  the  sake  of  thy 
servants,  the  tribes  of  thy  inheritance.     Ibid.  63—17. 

I  made  the  earth,  and  the  men,  and  the  beasts  that  are  upon  the  face  of 
the  earth,  by  my  great  power,  and  by  my  stretched  out  arm:  and  I  have  giv- 
en it  to  whom  it  seemed  good  in  my  eyes.    Jerem.  27—  5. 

Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord  from  eternity  and  for  evermore:  for  wis- 
dom and  fortitude  are  his.  And  he  changeth  times  and  ages;  taketh  away 
kingdoms,  and  establisheth  them:  giveth  wisdom  to  the  wise,  and  knowledge 
to  them  that  have  understanding:  he  revealeth  deep  and  hidden  things,  and 
knoweth  what  is  in  darkness:  and  light  is  with  him.  Dan.  2 — 20  to  22.  See 
5—18. 

Be  not  solicitous,  therefore,  saying:  What  shall  we  eat,  or  what  shall  we 
drink,  or  wherewith  shall  we  be  clothed  ?  For  after  all  these  things  do  the 
heathen  seek.  For  your  Father  knoweth  that  you  have  need  of  all  these  things. 
Matth.  6—31,  32.     See  Luke.  12—29,  30. 

Therefore  they  could  not  believe;  for  Isaias  said  again:  He  hath  blinded 
their  eyes,  and  hardened  their  hearts;  that  they  should  not  see  with  their 
eyes,  nor  understand  with  their  heart,  and  be  converted,  and  I  should  heal 
them.  John.  1«8— 39,  40.  See  Isa.  6—9;  Matth.  13—15;  Luke.  8—10;  Acts. 
28—27,  and  Rom.  11—8. 

Not  that  we  are  sufficient  to  think  any  thing  of  ourselves, as  of  ourselves: 
but  our  sufficiency  is  from  God.     2.  Cor.  3 — 5. 

For  it  is  God  who  worketh  in  you  botii  to  will  and  to  accomplish,  accord- 
ing to  his  good  will.     Philip.  2 — 13. 

We  should  Trust  in  Divine  Providence. 

Isaac  said  to  his  father:  My  father.    And  he  answered:  What  wilt  thou, 
son?    Behold,  saitb  he,  fire  and  wood:  where  is  the  victim  for  the  holocaust? 
And  Abraham  said:  God  will  provide  himself  a  victim  for  a  holocaust,  my 
■  son.     So  they  went  on  together.     Gen.  23 — 7,  8. 

Josue  made  war  a  long  time  against  these  kings.  Ttiere  was  not  a  city 
that  delivered  itself  to  the  children  of  Israel,  except  the  Hevite  who  dwelt  in 
Gabaon:  for  he  took  all  by  fight.     For  it  was  the  sentence  of  the  Lord,  that 


706  PROVIDENCE. 

their  hearts  should  be  hardened,  and  they  should  fight  against  Israel,  and  fall, 
and  should  not  deserve  any  clemency,  and  should  be  destroyed,  as  the  Lord 
had  commanded  Moses.     Josue.  11 — 18  to  20. 

For  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  behold  all  the  earth,  and  give  strength  to  those 
who  with  a  perfect  heart  trust  in  him.     2.  Paral.  16 — 9.     See  Job.  28—24. 

For  his  eyes  are  upon  the  ways  of  men,  and  he  considereth  all  their  steps. 
Job.  34—21. 

But  I  have  put  my  trust  in  thee,  O  Lord:  I  said:  Thou  art  my  God.  My 
lots  are  in  thy  hands.  Deliver  me  out  of  the  hands  of  my  enemies;  and  from 
them  that  persecute  me.     Psalm.  30 — 15,  16. 

Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord:  the  people  whom  he  hath 
chosen  for  his  inheritance.  The  Lord  hath  looked  from  heaven:  he  hath  be- 
held aU  the  sons  of  men.  From  his  habitation  which  he  hath  prepared,  he 
hath  looked  upon  all  that  dwell  on  the  earth.  He  who  hath  made  the  hearts 
of  every  one  of  them:  who  understandeth  all  their  works.  Psalm.  32—12  to  15. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  just,  and  nis  eurs  unto  their  prayers. 
But  the  countenance  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil  things;  to  cut 
off  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  earth.  Psalm.  33 — 16,  17.  See  whole 
Psalm;  also  Hebr.  4—13. 

Trust  in  the  Lord,  and  do  good,  and  dwell  in  the  land,  and  thou  shalt  be 
fed  with  its  riches.  Delight  in  the  Lord, and  he  will  give  thee  the  requests  of 
thy  heart.  Commit  thy  way  to  the  Lord,  and  trust  in  him,  and  he  will  do  it. 
Psalm.  36 — 3  to  5.     See  whole  Psalm. 

Cast  thy  care  upon  the  Lord,  and  he  shall  sustain  thee;  he  shall  not  suf- 
fer the  just  to  waver  for  ever.     Psalm.  54—23.     See  Psalm.  106 — 6. 

Understand,  ye  senseless  among  the  people:  and  you  fools,  be  wise  at  last. 
He  that  planted  the  ear,  shall  he  not  hear  ?  or  he  that  formed  the  eye,  doth 
he  not  consider?  He  that  chastiseth  nations,  shall  he  not  rebuke:  he  that 
teacheth  man  knowledge  ?  Psalm.  93 — 8  to  10. 

As  a  father  hath  compassion  on  his  children,so  hath  the  Lord  compassion 
on  them  that  fear  him:  for  he  knoweth  our  frame.     Psalm.  102 — 13,  14. 

All  expect  of  thee  that  thou  give  them  food  in  season.  Wiiat  thou  givest 
to  them  they  shall  gather  up:  when  thou  openest  thy  hand,  they  shall  all  be 
filled  with  good.  But  if  thou  turnest  away  thy  face,  they  shall  be  troubled; 
thou  shalt  take  away  their  breath,  and  they  shall  fail,  and  shall  return  to 
their  dust.  Thou  shalt  send  forth  thy  spirit,  and  they  shall  be  created:  and 
thou  shalt  renew  the  face  of  the  earth.  Psalm.  103 — 27  to  30.  See  Psalm. 
135-25. 

Who  is  as  the  Lord  our  God,  who  dwelleth  on  high,  and  looketh  down  on 
the  low  things  in  heaven  and  in  earth  ?  raising  up  the  needy  from  the  earth, 
and  lifting  up  the  poor  out  of  the  dunghill.  Psalm.  112— 5  to  7.  See  Psalm. 
187—6;  also  1.  Kings.  2—8. 

The  Lord  lifteth  up  all  that  fall;  and  setteth  up  all  that  are  cast  down. 
The  eyes  of  all  hope  in  thee,  O  Lord:  and  thou  givest  them  meat  in  due  sea- 
son. Thou  openest  thy  hand,  and  fillest  with  blessing  every  living  creature. 
*  *  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  him;  to  all  that  call  upon 
him  in  truth.  He  will  do  the  will  of  them  that  fear  him:  and  he  will  hear 
their  prayer,  and  save  them.  The  Lord  keepeth  all  them  that  love  him:  but 
all  the  wicked  he  will  destroy.  Psalm.  144—14  to  16  and  18  to  20.  See  Psalm. 
145,  and  Psalm.  146. 


PROVIDENCE.  707 

The  Lord  beholdeth  the  ways  of  man,  and  considereth  all  his  steps.  Prov. 
5—21.     See  20—34;  Job.  14-15;  31—4,  and  34—21. 

Lots  are  cast  into  the  lap;  but  they  are  disposed  of  by  the  Lord.  Prov. 
16—33. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  towards  them  that  fear  him,  and  he  knoweth  all 
the  work  of  man.     Eccli.  15 — 20. 

Can  a  woman  forget  her  infant,  so  as  not  to  have  pity  on  the  son  of  her 
womb?  and  if  she  should  forget,  yet  will  not  I  forget  thee.  Isa.  49 — 15.  See 
54—16. 

Who  is  he  that  hath  commanded  a  thing  to  be  done,  when  the  Lord  com- 
mandeth  it  not  ?    Lamentations.  3 — 37. 

Shall  there  be  evil  in  a  city,  which  the  Lord  hath  not  done  ?  Amos.  3—6. 
See  Matth.  10—20,  and  Luke.  12—6,  7. 

Because  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  just,  and  his  ears  unto  their 
prayers:  but  the  countenance  of  the  Lord  against  them  that  do  evil  things. 
And  who  is  he  that  can  hurt  you,  if  you  be  zealous  of  good?  1.  Peter.  3 — 12, 
13.     See  5—7;  also  Acts.  17—28;  27—34;  Matth.  6—25,  and  Luke.  12—23. 

Ood's  Providence  Extends  to  all  Things,  Even  the  Least. 

O  Lord,  thy  mercy  is  in  heaven:  and  thy  truth  reacheth  even  to  the  clouds. 
Thy  justice  is  as  the  mountains  of  God:  thy  judgments  are  a  great  deep.  Men 
and  beasts  thou  wilt  preserve,  O  Lord:  O  how  hast  thou  multiplied  thy  mercy, 

0  God!    Psalm.  35—6  to  8. 

Are  not  two  sparrows  sold  for  a  farthing  ?  and  not  one  of  them  shall  fall 
on  the  ground  without  your  Father.  But  the  very  hairs  of  your  head  are  all 
numbered.    Matth.  10—29,  30.     See  Luke.  13-6. 

Equity  of  God's  Providence  as  Displayed  in  the  Reward  of  the  Oood  and 
the  Punishment  of  the  WicJced. 

Nothing  upon  earth  is  done  without  a  cause.     Job.  5 — 6. 

Behold,  God  is  high  in  his  strength:  and  none  is  like  him  among  the  law- 
givers.    Ibid.  36—22. 

Thou  hast  ordered  all  things  in  measure  and  number  and  weight. 
Wisdom.  11—21. 

For  there  is  no  other  God  but  thou,  who  hast  care  of  all,  that  thou  shouldst 
show  that  thou  dost  not  give  judgment  unjustly.  *  *  For  so  much  then  as 
thou  art  just,  thou  orderest  all  things  justly.  —For  thy  power  is  the  beginning 
of  justice:  and  because  thou  art  Lord  of  all,  thou  makest  thyself  gracious  to 
all.  For  thou  showest  thy  power,  when  men  will  not  believe  thee  to  be  abso- 
lute in  power:  and  thou  convincest  the  boldness  of  them  that  know  thee  not. 
Ibid.  13—13,  and  15  to  17.     See  also  following  verses. 

Shall  the  axe  boast  itself  against  him  that  cutteth  with  it  ?  or  shall  the 
saw  exalt  itself  against  him  by  whom  it  is  drawn  ?  as  if  a  rod  should  lift  itself 
up  against  him  that  lifteth  it  up,  and  a  staff  exalt  itself,  which  is  but  wood. 
Isa.  10-15. 

Take  what  is  thine,  and  go  thy  way:  I  will  also  give  to  this  last  even  as 
to  thee.    Or  is  it  not  lawful  for  me  to  do  what  I  will  ?  Is  thy  eye  evil,  because 

1  am  good?    Matth.  20—14,  15. 


708  PROVIDENCE. 

Ood's  Inscrutable  Providence  in  tJie  Afflictions  of  the  Just  and  in  tlie  Pros- 
perity of  the  Wicked. 

One  tiling  there  is  that  I  have  spoken,  both  the  innocent  and  the  wicked 
he  consumeth.     Job.  9 — 22. 

But  my  feet  were  almost  moved;  my  steps  had  well  nigh  slipt.  Because 
I  had  a  zeal  on  occasion  of  the  wicked,  seeing  the  prosperity  of  sinners. 
Psalm.  72—2,  3.     See  whole  Psalm. 

And  I  understood  that  man  can  find  no  reason  of  aU  those  works  of  God 
that  are  done  under  the  sun:  and  the  more  he  shall  labour  to  seek,  so  much 
the  less  shall  he  find:  yea  though  the  wise  man  should  say,  that  he  knoweth 
it,  he  shall  not  be  able  to  find  it.     Eccles.  8-17. 

All  these  things  have  I  considered  in  my  heart,  that  I  might  carefully 
understand  them:  There  are  just  men  and  wise  men,  and  their  works  are  in 
the  hand  of  God:  and  yet  man  knoweth  not  whether  he  be  worthy  of  love,  or 
hatred.  But  all  things  are  kept  uncertain  for  the  time  to  come;  because  all 
things  equally  happen  to  the  just  and  to  the  wicked,  to  the  good  and  to  the 
evil,  to  the  clean  and  to  the  unclean,  to  him  that  offereth  victims,  and  to  him 
that  despiseth  sacrifices.  As  the  good  is,  so  also  is  the  sinner;  as  the  perjured, 
so  he  also  that  sweareth  trutli.  This  is  a  very  great  evil  among  all  things 
that  are  done  under  the  sun,  that  the  same  things  happen  to  all  men.  Ibid. 
9-1  to  3. 

How  long,  O  Lord,  shall  I  cry,  and  thou  wilt  not  hear  ?  shall  I  cry  out  to 
thee  suffering  violence;  and  thou  wilt  not  save  ?  *  *  Thy  eyes  are  too  pure 
to  behold  evil,  and  thou  canst  not  look  on  iniquity.  Why  lookest  thou  upon 
them  that  do  unjust  things,  and  boldest  thy  peace  when  the  wicked  devoureth 
the  man  that  is  more  just  than  himself?    Habac.  1-^2  and  13. 

Yet  because  their  good  things  are  not  in  their  hand,  may  the  counsel  of 
the  wicked  be  far  from  me.     Job.  21 — 16.     See  whole  Chapter. 

Why  dost  thou  glory  in  malice,  thou  art  mighty  in  iniquity  ?  Psalm. 
51—3. 

Deliver  me,  and  rescue  me  out  of  the  hand  of  strange  children;  whose 
mouth  hath  spoken  vanity:  and  their  right  hand  is  the  right  hand  of  iniquity: 
whose  sons  are  as  new  plants  in  their  youth:  their  daughters  decked  out, 
adorned  round  about  after  the  similitude  of  a  temple:  their  storehouses  full, 
flowing  out  of  this  into  that.  Their  sheep  fruitful  in  young,  abounding  in 
their  goings  forth:  their  oxen  fat.  There  is  no  breach  of  wall,  nor  pas- 
sage, nor  crying  out  in  their  streets.  They  have  called  tlie  people  happy, 
that  hath  these  things:  hut  happy  is  that  people  whose  God  is  the  Lord. 
Psalm.  143—11  to  15.     See  whole  Psalm. 

The  Lord  hath  made  all  things  for  himself:  the  wicked  also  for  the  evil 
day.    Prov.  16 — 4. 

These  things  also  I  saw  in  the  days  of  my  vanity:  a  just  man  perisheth 
in  his  justice:  and  a  wicked  man  livetha  longtime  in  his  wickedness.  Ekxiles. 
7—16. 

Seek  not  the  things  that  are  too  high  for  thee,  and  search  not  into  things 
above  thy  ability:  but  the  things  that  God  hath  commanded  thee,  tliink  on 
them  always:  and  in  many  of  his  works  be  not  curious.  l*'or  it  is  not  neces- 
sary for  thee  to  see  with  thy  eyes  those  things  that  ai-e  hid.     Ecch.  3 — 22,  23. 

Thou  indeed,  O  Lord,  art  just,  if  I  plead  with  thee,  but  yet  I  will  speak 
what  is  just  to  thee:  why  doth  the  way  of  the  wicked  prosper:  why  is  it  well 


PROVIDENCE.  1^ 

with  all  them  that  transgress,  and  do  wickedly  ?  Thou  hast  planted  them, 
and  they  have  taken  root:  they  prosper  and  bring  forth  fruit:  thou  art  near 
in  their  mouth  and  far  from  their  reins.  And  thou,  O  Lord,  hast  known  me, 
thou  hast  seen  me,  and  proved  my  heart  with  thee:  gather  them  together  as 
sheep  for  a  sacrifice,  and  prepare  them  for  the  day  of  slaughter.  Jerem. 
12—1  to  3. 

You  have  wearied  the  Lord  with  your  words:  and  you  said:  Wherein 
have  we  wearied  liim?  In  that  you  say:  Every  one  that  doeth  evil,  is  good 
in  the  sight  of  the  Lord,  and  such  please  him:  or  surely  where  is  the  God  of 
judgment?    Malach.  2—17. 

Examples  of  Divine  Providence. 

And  he  said  mildly  to  them:  Come  nearer  to  me.  And  when  they 
were  come  near  him,  he  said:  I  am  Joseph,  jour  brother,  whom  you  sold  into 
Egypt.  Be  not  afraid,  and  let  it  not  seem  to  you  a  hard  case  that  you  sold 
me  into  these  countries:  for  God  sent  me  before  you  into  Egypt  for  your  pre- 
servation. For  it  is  two  years  since  the  famine  began  to  be  upon  the  land, 
and  five  years  more  remain,  wherein  there  can  be  neither  plowing  nor  reap- 
ing. And  God  sent  me  before,  that  you  may  be  preserved  upon  the  earth, 
and  may  have  food  to  live.  Not  by  your  counsel  was  I  sent  hither,  but  by 
the  will  of  God:  who  hath  made  me  as  it  were  a  father  to  Pharao,  and  lord  of 
his  whole  house,  and  governor  in  all  the  land  of  Egypt.  Gen.  45—4  to  8. 
See  17—18;  8—4;  12-1,  and  22—2. 

After  this  there  went  a  man  of  the  house  of  Levi;  and  took  a  wife  of  his 
own  kindred.  And  she  conceived,  and  bore  a  son;  and  seeing  him  a  goodly 
child,  hid  him  three  months.  And  when  she  could  hide  him  no  longer,  she 
took  a  basket  made  of  bulrushes,  and  daubed  it  with  slime  and  pitch;  and 
put  the  little  babe  therein,  and  laid  him  in  the  sedges  by  the  river's  brink, 
*  *  And  behold,  the  daughter  of  Pharao  came  down  to  wash  herself  in  the 
river:  and  her  maids  walked  by  the  river's  brink.  And  when  she  saw  the 
basket  in  the  sedges,  she  sent  one  of  her  maids  for  it:  and  when  it  was 
brought,  she  opened  it,  and  seeing  within  it  an  infant  crying,  having  com- 
passion on  it,  she  said:  This  is  one  of  the  babes  of  the  Hebrews.  And  the 
child's  sister  said  to  her:  Shall  I  go.and  call  to  thee  a  Hebrew  woman,to  nurse 
the  babe?  She  answered:  Go.  The  maid  went,  and  called  her  mother.  And 
Pharao's  daughter  said  to  her:  Take  this  child,  and  nurse  him  for  me:  I  will 
give  thee  thy  wages.  The  woman  took,  and  nursed  the  child:  and  when  he 
was  grown  up,  she  delivered  him  to  Pharao's  daughter.  And  she  adopted 
him  for  a  son,  and  called  him  Moses,  saying:  Because  I  took  him  out  of  the 
water.  Exod.  2—1  to  3,  and  5  to  10.  See  16—18;  17—6;  Num.  11—31;  Psalm. 
77—24,  27,  and  Psalm.  104—40,  41. 

The  Lord  thy  Goi  Ii  ith  blessed  thee  in  every  work  of  thy  hands:  the 
Lord  thy  God  dwelling  with  thee,  kuoweth  thy  journey,  how  thou  hast  pass- 
ed through  this  great  wilderness,  for  forty  years,  and  thou  hast  wanted 
nothing.     Deut.  2 — 7. 

He  hath  brought  you  forty  3^ears  through  the  desert:  your  garments  are 
not  worn  out,  neither  are  the  shoes  of  your  feet  consumed  with  age.  Ibid, 
29—5.     See  8-4. 

The  Israelites  were  exempt  from  sickness  during  their  Journeying  through 
the  desert.     See  Psalm.  104—37. 

45 


710  PRUDENCE. 

Saul  was  anointed  king,  while  in  search  of  his  father's  asses.  1.  Kings, 
9—3.     See  10—1. 

David  was  in  an  especial  manner  under  the  protection  of  Divine  Provi- 
dence. Ibid,  Chapter  18.  See  2.  Kings.  Chapter  15;  also  8.  Kings.  Chapters 
17  and  19. 

And  behold,  a  prophet  coming  to  Achab  king  of  Israel,  said  to  him:  Thus 
saith  the  Lord:  Hast  thou  seen  all  this  exceeding  great  multitude?  behold,  I 
will  deliver  them  into  thy  hand  this  day;  that  thou  mayst  know  that  I  am  the 
Lord.  3.  Kings.  20 — 13.  See  4.  Kings.  4—1,  and  following  verses;  also  Matth. 
15—32;  Luke.  9—13,  and  John.  6—5. 

Amasias  would  not  hearken  to  him;  because  it  was  the  Loi-d's  wiU  that 
he  should  be  delivered  into  the  hands  of  enemies,  because  of  the  gods  of 
Edom.    2.  Paral.  25—20.     See  22—7,  and  35—21,  22. 

For  Solomon's  praises  of  Divine  Providence,  see  Wisdom.  Chapters  10 
and  11. 

When  I  sent  you  without  purse,  and  scrip,  and  shoes,  did  you  want  an  y 
thing?  Luke.  22—35,  36.     See  12—22,  and  Matth.  6—25. 

Human  Providence. 

They  are  a  nation  without  counsel,  and  without  wisdom.  O  that  they 
would  be  wise,  and  would  understand,  and  wotdd  provide  for  their  last  end. 
Deut.  32—28,  29. 

A  net  is  spread  in  vain  before  the  eyes  of  them  that  have  wings.  Prov. 
1—17. 

Hear  counsel,  and  receive  instruction,  that  thou  mayst  be  wise  in  thy  lat- 
ter end.    Ibid.  19—20. 

The  prudent  man  saw  the  evil,  and  hid  himself:  the  simple  passed  on  and 
suffered  loss.     Ibid.  22—3. 

The  prudent  man  seeing  evil,  hideth  himself:  little  ones  passing  on  have 
suffered  losses.     Ibid.  27 — 12. 

In  the  good  day  enjoy  good  things,  and  beware  beforehand  of  the  evil 
day:  for  God  hath  made  both  the  one  and  the  other,  that  man  may  not  find 
against  him  any  just  complaint.     Eccles.  7 — 15. 

For  the  thoughts  of  mortal  men  are  fearful,  and  our  cotmsels  uncertain. 
Wisdom.  9—14. 

PRUDENCE. 

Prudence  is  from  Ood, 

David  said  to  Solomon:  The  Lord  also  give  thee  wisdom  and  understand- 
ing, that  thou  mayst  be  able  to  rule  Israel,  and  to  keep  the  law  of  the  Lord 
thy  God.     1.  Paral.  22—12. 

Have  confidence  in  the  Lord  with  all  thy  heart;  and  lean  not  upon  thy 
own  prudence.     Prov.  3 — 5.    See  verse,  7. 

He  that  setteth  bounds  to  his  words,  is  knowing  and  wise:  and  the  man 
of  understanding  is  of  a  precious  spiiit.     Ibid.  17—27. 

Wo  to  you  that  are  wise  in  your  own  eyes,  and  prudent  in  your  own  con- 
ceits.   Isa.  5 — 21. 

Wo  to  you  apostate  children,  saith  the  Lord, that  you  would  take  counsel. 


PRUDENCE.  711 

and  not  of  me;  and  would  begin  a  web,  and  not  by  my  spirit,  that  you  might 
add  sin  upon  sin.     Ibid.  30 — 1. 

Behold,  I  send  you  as  sheep  in  the  midst  of  wolves.  Be  ye,  therefore,  wise 
as  serpents,  and  simple  as  doves.     Matth.  10 — 16. 

And  he  (John  the  Baptist)  shall  go  before  him  (Christ)  in  the  spirit  and 
power  of  Elias;  that  he  may  turn  the  hearts  of  the  fathers  to  the  children, 
and  the  incredulous  to  the  wisdom  of  the  just,  to  prepare  for  the  Lord  a  per- 
fect people.     Luke.  1 — 17. 

For  the  wisdom  of  the  flesh  is  death:  but  the  wisdom  of  the  spirit  is  life 
and  peace.     Rom.  8—6.     See  12—16;  also  1.  Tim.  3—3,  and  Titus.  2—2,  3. 

But  if  any  of  you  want  wisdom,  let  him  ask  of  God,  who  giveth  to  all 
abundantly,  and  upbraideth  not:  and  it  shall  be  given  him.     James,  1 — 5. 

But  the  end  of  all  approacheth.  Be  prudent,  therefore,  and  watch  in 
prayers.  1.  Peter.  4 — 7. 

Examples  of  Prudence. 

Abraham  prudently  separated  from  Lot.    Gen.  13 — 9. 

And  to  the  children  of  the  concubines  he  {Abraham)  gave  gifts,  and  sepa- 
rated them  from  Isaac  his  son,  while  he  yet  lived,  to  the  east  country.  Ibid. 
25—5. 

She  {Rebecca)  said  to  her  son  Jacob:  I  heard  thy  father  talking  with  Esau 
thy  brother,  and  saying  to  him:  Bring  me  of  thy  hunting,  and  make  me 
meats  that  I  may  eat,  and  bless  thee  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord,  before  I  die. 
Now  therefore, my  son,  follow  my  counsel:  and  go  thy  ways  to  the  flock,bring 
me  two  kids  of  the  best,  that  I  may  make  of  them  meat  for  thy  father,  such 
as  he  gladly  eateth:  which  when  thou  hast  brought  in,  and  he  hath  eaten,  he 
may  bless  thee  before  he  die.     Ibid.  27 — 6  to  10. 

And  Laban  said:  What  shall  I  give  thee?  But  he  {Jacob)  said:  I  require 
nothing:  but  if  thou  wilt  do  what  I  demand,  I  will  feed  and  keep  thy  sheep 
again.  Go  round  through  all  thy  flocks,  and  separate  all  the  sheep  of  divers 
colours,  and  speckled:  and  all  that  is  brown  and  spotted,  and  of  divers  col- 
ours, as  well  among  the  sheep,  as  among  the  goats,  shall  be  my  wages.  Ibid. 
30—31,  32.     See  32—7,  8  and  13:  also  Chapter  83. 

For  Joseph's  prudence,  see  Ibid.  41—26  and  33  to  36;  also  Chapter  44. 

Jethro  evinced  not  a  little  prudence  in  the  advice,  which  he  gave  Moses:  And 
provide  out  of  all  the  people,  able  men,  such  as  fear  God,  in  whom  there  is 
truth,  and  that  hate  avarice,  and  appoint  of  them  rulers  of  thousands, and  of 
hundreds,  and  of  fifties,  and  of  tens,  who  may  judge  the  people  at  all  times: 
and  when  any  great  matter  soever  shall  fall  out,  let  them  refer  it  to  thee;  and 
let  them  judge  the  lesser  matters  only:  that  so  it  may  be  lighter  for  thee,  the 
burden  being  shared  out  unto  others.     Exod.  18 — 21,  22. 

And  Moses  sent  them  to  view  the  land  of  Chanaan,  and  said  to  them:  Go 
you  up  by  the  south  side.  And  when  you  shall  come  to  the  mountains,  view 
the  land,  of  what  sort  it  is;  and  the  people  that  are  the  inhabitants  thereof, 
whether  they  be  strong  or  weak;  few  in  number  or  many:  the  land  itself, 
whether  it  be  good  or  bad;  what  manner  of  cities,  walled  or  without  walls. 
Num.  13 — 18  to  20.  See  Josue.  2 — 1,  and  following  verses;  also  8 — 14, 15;  9 — 9 
and  25,  and  22—16,  22. 

And  the  Galaadites  secured  the  fords  of  Jordan,  by  which  Ephraim  was 
to  return.     And  when  any  one  of  the  number  of  Ephraim  came  hither  in  the 


712  PUNISHMENT. 

flight,  and  said;  I  beseech  you  let  me  pass:  the  Galaadites  said  to  him:  Art 
thou  not  an  Ephraimite  ?  If  he  said:  I  am  not;  they  asked  him:  Say  then, 
Scibboleth,  which  was  interpreted,  An  ear  of  corn.  But  he  answered,  Scib- 
boleth,  not  being  able  to  express  an  ear  of  corn  by  the  same  letter.  Then 
presently  they  took  him,  and  killed  liim  in  the  very  passage  of  the  Jordan. 
And  there  fell  at  that  time  of  Ephraim  two  and  forty  thousand.  Judges. 
12—5,  6.     See  3—17,  21,  and  20—32. 

Saul  also  depai'ted  to  his  own  house  in  Gabaa:  and  there  went  with  him 
a  part  of  the  army,  whose  heai'ts  God  had  touched.  But  the  children  of  Be- 
Ual  said:  Shall  this  felloio  he  able  to  save  us?  and  they  despised  him,  and 
brought  him  no  presents;  but  he  dissembled,  as  though  he  heard  not.  1.  Kings. 
10—26,  27. 

And  David  went  out  to  whatsoever  business  Saul  sent  him;  and  he  behav- 
ed himself  prudently:  and  Saul  set  him  over  the  soldiers;  and  he  was  accepta- 
ble in  the  eyes  of  all  the  people,  and  especialh"^  in  the  eyes  of  Saul's  servants. 
*  *  And  Saul  saw  that  he  was  exceeding  prudent,  and  began  to  beware  of 
him.     Ibid.  18—5  and  15. 

But  David  laid  up  these  words  in  his  heart;  and  was  exceedingly  afraid  at 
the  face  of  Achis  the  king  of  Getli.  And  he  changed  his  countenance  before 
tliem,  and  slipt  down  between  their  hands:  and  he  stumbled  against  the  doors 
of  the  gate,  and  his  spittle  ran  down  upon  his  beard.  And  Achis  said  to  hia 
servants:  You  saw  the  man  was  mad:  why  have  you  brought  him  to  me? 
Ibid.  21—12  to  14.  See  25—18  to  37;  2.  Kings.  14—1  to  25;  20—16,  22,  and 
3.  Kings.  1 — 5,  15  and  following  verses. 

And  when  Ezechias  saw  that  Sennacherib  was  come,  and  that  the  whole 
force  of  the  war  was  turning  against  Jerusalem,  he  took  counsel  with  the 
princes,  and  the  most  valiant  men,  to  stop  up  the  heads  of  the  springs,  that 
were  without  the  city:  and  as  they  were  all  of  this  mind,  he  gathered  togeth- 
er a  very  great  multitude:  and  they  stopped  up  all  the  springs,  and  the  brook, 
that  ran  through  the  midst  of  the  land,  saying:  Lest  the  kings  of  the  Assyr- 
ians should  come,  and  find  abundance  of  water.     2.  Paral.  32—2  to  4. 

And  the  lord  commended  the  unjust  steward,  forasmuch  as  he  had  done 
wisely:  for  the  children  of  this  world  are  wiser  in  their  generation  than  the 
children  of  light.     Luke.  16-8.     See  2—47. 

PUNISHMENT. 

The  Remission  of  Sin  does  not  Carry  with  it  a  Remission  of  all  Punishment. 

Moses  said  to  the  Lord:  Forgive,  I  beseech  thee,  the  sins  of  this  people,  ac- 
cording to  the  greatness  of  thy  mercy,  as  thou  hast  been  merciful  to  them 
from  their  going  out  of  Egypt  unto  this  place.  And  the  Lord  said:  I  have 
forgiven  according  to  thy  word.  As  I  live:  and  the  whole  earth  shall  be  filled 
with  the  glory  of  the  Lord.  But  yet  all  the  men  that  have  seen  my  majesty, 
and  the  signs  that  I  have  done  in  Egypt,  and  in  the  wilderness,  and  have 
tempted  me  now  ten  times,  and  have  not  obeyed  my  voice,  shall  not  see  the 
land  for  which  I  swore, to  their  fathers:  neither  shall  any  one  of  them  that 
have  detracted  me,  behold  it.     Num.  14—19  to  23. 

And  David  said  to  Nathan:  I  have  sinned  against  the  Lord.  And  Nathan 
said  to  David:  The  Lord  hath  also  taken  away  thy  sin:  thou  shalt  not  die. 
Nevertheless,  because  thou  hast  given  occasion  to  the  enemies  of  the  Lord  to 


PUNISHMENT.  713 

l)laspheme  for  this  tiling,  the  child  that  is  born  to  thee  shall  surely  die. 
2.  Kings.  12—13,  14. 

Examples  of  Divine  Punishment. 

For  punishment  of  our  first  parents,  see  Gen.  Chapter  3. 

The  deluge  i.oas  a  punishment  of  sin.     Ibid.  Chapter  7. 

TJie  sins  of  the  Sodomites  brought  about  the  destruction  of  Jive  cities.  Ibid. 
Chapter  19. 

For  destruction  of  Pharao's  army,  see  Exod.  Chapters  14  and  15.  See  also 
Psalm.  77—53;  Psalm.  105—11,  and  Wisdom.  10—19. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Write  this  for  a  memorial  in  a  book,  and  de- 
liver it  to  the  ears  of  Josue:  for  I  will  destroy  the  memory  of  Amalec  from 
under  heaven.     Exod.  17—14.     See  verse  8. 

And  the  sons  of  Levi  did  according  to  the  words  of  Moses,  and  there 
were  slain  that  day  about  three  and  twenty  thousand  men.  And  Moses  said: 
You  have  consecrated  your  hands  this  day  to  the  Lord,  every  man  in  his  son 
and  in  his  brother,  that  a  blessing  may  be  given  to  you.     Ibid.  33—28,  29. 

And  Nadab  and  Abiu,  the  sons  of  Aaron,  taking  their  censers,  put  fire 
therein,  and  incense  on  it,  offering  before  the  Lord  strange  fire;  which  was 
not  commanded  them.  And  fire  coming  out  from  the  Lord  destroyed  them: 
and  they  died  before  the  Lord.     Levit.  10—1,  2.     See  23—11,  14  and  23. 

The  people  therefore  rising  up  all  that  day,  and  night,  and  the  next  day, 
gathered  together  of  quails,  he  that  did  least,  ten  cores:  and  they  dried*  hem 
round  about  the  camp.  As  yet  the  flesh  was  between  their  teeth,  neither  had 
that  kind  of  meat  failed:  when  behold,  the  wrath  of  the  Lord  being  pro- 
voked against  the  people,  struck  them  with  an  exceeding  great  plague. 
Num.  11—32  33.  See  12—10;  14—23,  24;  15— 32,  35,  36,  and  Psalm.  77—30,  31. 

And  immediatety  as  he  (Moses)  had  made  an  end  of  speaking,  the  earth 
broke  asunder  under  their  feet:  and  opening  her  mouth,  devoured  them  {Core 
and  his  accomplices)  with  their  tents  and  all  their  substance.  And  they  went 
down  alive  into  hell,  the  ground  closing  upon  them,  and  they  perished  from 
among  the  people.     Num.  16—31,  32.     See  Psalm.  105—17. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses  and  Aaron:  Because  you  have  not  believed 
me,  to  sanctify  me  before  the  children  of  Israel,  you  shall  not  bring  these 
people  into  the  land  which  I  will  give  them'.  Num.  20—12.  See  Psalm. 
105—32. 

And  speaking  against  God  and  Moses,  they  (the  Israelites)  said:  Why 
didst  thou  bring  us  out  of  Egypt,  to  die  in  the  wilderness  ?  There  is  no  bread, 
nor  have  we  any  waters:  our  soul  now  loatheth  this  very  light  food.  Where- 
fore the  Lord  sent  among  the  people  fiery  serpents,  which  bit  them,  and  killed 
many  of  them.  Num.  21—5,  6,  See  Wisdom.  16—6;  1.  Cor.  10—9;  also  Jr. 
sue.  7 — 24,  and  Judges.  Chapter  20, 

Wherefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel:  I  said  indeed  that  thy 
house,  and  the  house  of  thy  father  should  minister  in  my  sight,  for  ever.  But 
now  saith  the  Lord:  Far  be  this  from  me:  but  whosoever  shall  glorify  me, him 
Willi  glorify:  but  they  that  despise  me,  shall  be  despised.  Behold,  the  days 
come:  and  I  will  cut  off  thy  arm,and  the  arm  of  thy  father's  house,that  there 
shall  not  be  an  old  man  in  thy  house.  And  thou  (Heli)  shalt  see  thy  rival  in  the 
temple,  in  all  the  prosperity  of  Israel:  and  there  shall  not  be  an  old  man  in 
thy  house  for  ever.     1.  Kings.  2 — 30  to  32. 


714  PUNISHMENT. 

And  Samuel  said  to  Saul:  Thou  haSt  done  foolishly,  and  hast  not  kept  the 
commandments  .of  the  Lord  thy  God,  which  he  commanded  thee.  And  if 
thou  hadst  not  done  thus, the  Lord  would  now  have  established  thy  kingdom 
over  Israel  for  ever.  But  thy  kingdom  shall  not  continue.  The  Lord  hath 
sought  him  a  man  according  to  his  own  heart,  and  him  hath  the  Lord  com- 
manded to  be  prince  over  his  people,  because  thou  hast  not  observed  that 
which  the  Lord  commanded.     Ibid.  13 — 13,  14.     See  Chapter  15. 

And  when  they  came  to  the  floor  of  Nachon,  Oza  put  forth  his  hand  to 
the  ark  of  God,  and  took  hold  of  it:  because  the  oxen  kicked,  and  made  it 
lean  aside.  And  the  indignation  of  the  Lord  was  enkindled  against  Oza;  and 
he  struck  him  for  his  rashness:  and  he  died  there  before  the  ark  of  God. 

2.  Kings.  6—6,  7.      See  Chapters  21  and  24;  also  1.  Paral.  Chapter  21,  and 

3.  Kings.  Chapter  13, 

And  he  (Eliseus)  went  up  from  thence  to  Bethel:  and  as  he  was  going  up  by 
the  way,  little  boys  came  out  of  the  city,  and  mocked  him,  saying:  Go  up, 
thou  bald-head:  go  up,  thou  bald-head.  And  looking  back,  he  saw  them, 
and  cursed  them  in  the  name  of  the  Lord :  and  there  came  forth  two  bears  out 
of  the  forest,  and  tore  of  them  two  and  forty  boys.  4.  Kuigs.  2 — 23,  24. 
See  5—20;  20—13;  Chapter  25;  Isa.  39—2,  and  Jerem.  Chapter  52. 

And  Ozias  was  angry;  and  holding  in  his  hand  the  censer  to  bum  in- 
cense, threatened  the  priests.  And  presently  there  rose  a  leprosy  in  his  fore- 
head before  the  priests,  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  at  the  altar  of  incense  And 
Azarias  the  high  priest,  and  all  the  rest  of  the  priests,  looked  upon  him,  and 
saw  the  leprosy  in  his  forehead:  and  they  made  haste  to  thrust  him  out.  Yea, 
himself  also  being  frightened,  hasted  to  go  out,  because  he  had  quickly  felt 
the  stroke  of  the  Lord.    2.  Paral.  26—19,  20. 

And  the  Lord  said :  Because  the  daughters  of  Sion  are  haughty,  and  have 
walked  with  stretched-out  necks,  and  wanton  glances  of  their  eyes,  and  made 
a  noise  as  they  walked  with  their  feet.and  moved  in  a  set  pace:  the  Lord  will 
make  bald  the  crown  of  the  head  of  the  daughters  of  Sion,  and  the  Lord  will 
discover  their  hair.  *  *  Thy  fairest  men  also  shall  faU  by  the  sword,  and 
thy  valiant  ones  in  battle.  And  her  gates  shall  lament  and  mourn,  and  she 
shall  sit  desolate  on  the  ground.     Isa.  3 — 16,  17  and  25,  26. 

Prepare  his  children  for  slaughter  for  the  iniquity  of  their  fathers:  they 
shall  not  rise  up,nor  inherit  the  land,  nor  fill  the  face  of  the  world  with  cities. 
And  I  will  rise  up  against  them,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  and  I  will  destroy 
the  name  of  Babylon,  and  the  remains,  and  the  bud,  and  the  offspring,  saith 
the  Lord.     Ibid.  14—21,  22.     See  verse  47;  also  Jerem.  Chapters  50  and  51. 

And  Heliodorus  suddenly  fell  to  the  ground:  and  they  took  him  up  cov- 
ered with  great  darkness:  and  having  put  him  into  a  litter  they  can-ied  him 
out.  So  he  that  came  with  many  servants,  and  all  his  guard  into  the  afore- 
said treasury,  was  carried  out  no  one  being  able  to  help  him,  the  manifest 
power  of  God  being  known.  And  he  indeed  by  the  power  of  God  lay  speech- 
less, and  without  all  hope  of  recovery.    2,  Mach.  3 — 27  to  29. 

And  swelling  with  anger,  he  (Antiochus)  thought  to  revenge  upon  the 
Jews  the  injury  done  by  them  that  had  put  liim  to  flight.  And  therefore  he 
commanded  his  chariot  to  be  driven,  witliout  stopping  in  his  journey,  the 
judgment  of  heaven  urging  him  forward,  because  he  had  spoken  so  proudly, 
that  he  would  come  to  Jerusalem,  and  make  it  a  common  burying-place  of 
the  Jews.  But  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel  that  seeth  all  things,  struck  liim 
with  an  incurable  and  an  invisible  plague.  For  as  soon  as  he  had  ended  these 


PUNISHMENT.  715 

words,  a  dreadful  pain  in  his  bowels  came  upon  him,  and  bitter  torments  of 
the  inner  parts.  Ibid.  9 — i,  5.  See  following  verses;  also  Matth.  18 — 28,  34, 
and  2.5—28,  80. 

And  upon  a  day  appointed,  Herod,  arrayed  in  royal  apparel,  sat  on  the 
judgment-seat,  and  made  an  oration  to  them.  And  the  people  with  acclama- 
tions cried  out:  It  is  the  voice  of  a  god,  and  not  of  a  man.  And  fortliwith  an 
Angel  of  the  Lord  struck  him,  because  he  had  not  given  the  honour  to  God: 
and  eaten  up  by  worms,  he  expired.     Acts.  12 — 21  to  23.     See  5 — 1  to  11. 

Angels,  Instruments  of  Divine  Punishment. 

And  when  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  had  stretched  out  his  hand  over  Jeru- 
salem to  destroy  it,  the  Lord  had  pity  on  the  affliction;  and  said  to  the  Angel 
that  slew  the  people:  It  is  enough:  now  hold  thy  hand.  2.  Kings.  24 — 16. 
See  1.  Paral.  21  -15,  16. 

And  it  came  to  pass  that  night,  that  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  came,  and  slew 
in  the  camp  of  the  Assyrians  a  hundred  and  eighty -five  thousand.  And  when 
he  arose  early  in  the  morning,  he  saw  all  the  bodies  of  the  dead.  4.  Kings. 
19—35.  See  2.  Paral.  32—21;  EccU.  48—24;  Isa.  37—36;  1.  Mach.  7—41,  and 
2.  Mach.  15—22. 

An  evil  man  always  seeketh  quarrels:  but  a  cruel  Angel  shall  be  sent 
against  him.     Prov,  17—11. 

At  the  voice  of  the  Angel  the  people  fled.     Isa.  33 — 3. 

And  Daniel  said:  Well  hast  thou  lied  against  thy  own  head:  for  behold, 
the  Angel  of  God  having  received  the  sentence  of  him,  shall  cut  thee  in  two. 
Dan.  13—55.     See  verse  59. 

But  the  spirit  of  the  Almighty  God  gave  a  great  evidence  of  his  presence; 
so  that  all  that  had  presumed  to  obey  him,  falling  down  by  the  power  of  God, 
were  struck  with  fainting  and  dread.  For  there  appeared  to  them  a  horse 
with  a  terrible  rider  upon  him,  adorned  with  a  very  rich  covering:  and  he 
ran  fiercely  and  struck  Heliodorus  with  his  fore-feet:  and  he  that  sat  upon  him, 
seemed  to  have  armour  of  gold.  Moreover  there  appeared  two  other  young 
men  beautiful  and  strong,  bright  and  glorious,  and  in  comely  apparel:  who- 
stood  by  him,  on  either  side,  and  scourged  him  without  ceasing  with  many 
stripes.     2.  Mach.  3—24  to  26. 

The  Son  of  man  shall  send  his  Angels:  and  they  shall  gather  out  of  hia 
kingdom  all  scandals,  and  them  that  work  iniquity;  and  shall  cast  them  into 
the  furnace  of  fire:  there  shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth.  Matth. 
13—41,  42.  See  verses  39,  40;  also  Acts.  12—23;  Apocal.  14—15,  and  Chapter 
16. 

Men,  Instruments  of  Divine  Punishment. 

Wo  to  the  Assyrian,  he  is  the  rod  and  the  staff  of  my  anger,  and  my  in- 
dignation is  in  then-  hands.  I  will  send  him  to  a  deceitful  nation,  and  I  will 
give  him  a  charge  against  the  people  of  mj^  wrath,  to  take  away  the  spoils, 
and  to  lay  hold  on  the  prey,  and  to  tread  them  down  like  the  mire  of  the 
streets.  But  he  shall  not  take  it  so,  and  his  heart  shall  not  think  so:  but  his. 
heart  shall  be  set  to  destroy,  and  to  eat  off  nations  not  a  few.  *  *  And  it 
shall  come  to  pass,  that  when  the  Lord  shall  have  performed  all  his  works  in 
mount  Sion,  and  in  Jerusalem,  I  will  visit  the  fruit  of  the  proud  heart  of  the 


716  PUNISHMENT. 

king  of  Assyria,  and  the  glory  of  the  haughtiness  of  his  eyes.     Isa.  10 — 5  to  7 
and  12. 

Son  of  man,  Nabuchodonosor  king  of  Babylon  hath  made  his  army  to  un- 
dergo hard  service  against  Tyre:  every  head  was  made  bald,  and  every 
shoulder  was  peeled:  and  there  hath  been  no  reward  given  him,  nor  his  army 
for  Tyre,  for  the  service  that  he  rendered  me  against  it.  Therefore  thus  saith 
the  Lord  God:  Behold  I  -will  set  Nabuchodonosor  the  king  of  Babylon  in  the 
land  of  Egypt:  and  he  shall  take  her  multitude,  and  take  the  booty  thereof 
for  a  prey,  and  rifle  the  spoils  thereof:  and  it  shall  be  wages  for  his  army. 
Ezech.  29—18,  19.     See  Jerem.  Chapter  46. 

Punishment  of  the  Wicked,  Necessary. 

Wizards  thou  shalt  not  suffer  to  live.     Exod.  22—18. 

And  Israel  was  initiated  to  Beelphegor:  upon  which  the  Lord  being  angry, 
said  to  Moses:  Take  all  the  princes  of  the  people,  and  hang  them  up  on  gib- 
bets against  the  sun :  that  my  fury  may  be  turned  away  from  Israel.  Num. 
25—3,  4.     See  verse  5;  also  Exod.  32—27;  Deut.  13—9,  and  17—7. 

God  will  repay  vengeance  to  the  ungodly  and  to  sinners,  and  keep  them 
against  the  day  of  vengeance.     Eccli.  12—4. 

I  know  thy  works,  and  thy  faith,  and  thy  charity,  and  ministry,  and  thy 
patience,  and  thy  last  works  which  are  more  than  the  former.  But  I  have  a 
few  things  against  thee:  because  thoU  permittest  the  woman  Jezabel,  who 
calleth  herself  a  prophetess,  to  teach,  and  to  seduce  my  servants,  to  commit 
fornication,  and  to  eat  of  things  offered  to  idols.    Apocal.  2 — 19,  20. 

Punishment  for  the  Guilty  Only. 

The  fathers  shall  not  be  put  to  death  for  the  children,  nor  the  children  for 
the  fathers,  but  every  one  shall  die  for  his  own  sin.     Deut.  24—16. 

Cursed  be  he  that  secretly  killeth  his  neighbour:  and  all  the  people  shall 
say:  Amen.  Cursed  be  he  that  taketh  gifts,  to  slay  an  innocent  person:  and 
all  the  people  shall  say:  Amen.     Ibid.  27 — 24,  25. 

And  when  he  (Amasias)  had  possession  of  the  kingdom,  he  put  his  ser- 
vants to  death  that  had  slain  the  king  his  father:  but  the  children  of  the 
murderers  he  did  not  put  to  death,  according  to  that  which  is  written  in  the 
Book  of  the  law  of  Moses,  wherein  the  Lord  commanded,  saying:  The  fathers 
shall  not  be  put  to  death  for  the  children;  neither  shall  the  children  be  put  to 
death  for  the  fathers:  but  every  man  shall  die  for  his  own  sins.  4.  Kings. 
14—6.    See  2.  Paral.  25—4. 

By  what  things  a  man  sinneth,  by  the  same  also  he  is  tormented.  Wisdom. 
11—17. 

The  yoke  and  the  thong  bend  a  stiff  neck;  and  continual  labours  bow  a 
slave.  Torture  and  fetters  are  for  a  malicious  slave:  send  him  to  work,  that 
he  be  not  idle:  for  idleness  hath  taught  much  evil.  Set  him  to  work:  for  so 
it  is  fit  for  him.  And  if  he  be  not  obedient,  bring  him  down  with  fetters:  but 
be  not  excessive  towards  any  one:  and  do  no  grievous  thing  without  judg- 
ment. If  thou  have  a  faithful  servant,  let  him  be  to  thee  as  thy  own  soul: 
treat  him  as  a  brother:  because  m  the  blood  of  thy  soul  thou  hast  gotten  him. 
If  thou  hurt  him  unjustly,  he  will  run  away:  and  if  he  rise  up  and  depart, 


PURGATORY.  717 

thou  knowest  not  -vvhom  to  ask,  and  in  what  way  to  seek  him,     Eccli.  33—27 
to  33. 

As  for  his  father,  because  he  oppressed,  and  offered  violence  to  his 
brother,  and  wrought  evil  in  the  midst  of  his  people;  behold,  he  is  dead  in  his 
own  iniquity.  And  you  say:  Why  hath  not  the  son  borne  the  iniquity  of  his 
father?  Verily,  because  the  son  hath  wrought  judgment  and  justice,  hath 
kept  all  my  commandments  and  done  them,  living  he  shall  live.  The  soul 
thatsinneth,  the  same  shall  die:  the  son  shall  not  bear  the  iniquity  of  the 
father,  and  the  father  shall  not  bear  the  iniquity  of  the  son:  the  justice  of  the 
just  shall  be  upon  him,  and  the  wickedness  of  the  wicked  shall  be  upon  him. 
Ezech.  18— 18  to  20. 

And  the  Scribes  and  Pharisees  bring  to  him  a  woman  taken  in  adulteiy; 
and  they  set  her  in  the  midst,  and  said  to  him:  Master  this  woman  was  even 
now  taken  in  adultery.  Now  Moses  in  the  law  commanded  us  to  stone  such 
a  one.  But  what  say  est  thou  ?  and  this  they  said,  tempting  him,  that  they 
might  accuse  him.  But  Jesus,  stopping  down,  wrote  with  his  finger  on  the 
ground.  And  when  they  continued  asking  him,  he  lifted  up  himself  and  said 
to  them:  He  that  is  without  sin  among  you,  let  him  first  cast  a  stone  at  her. 
John.  8— 3  to  "7. 

Jesus  answered:  Thou  shouldst  not  have  any  power  against  me,  unless  it 
were  given  thee  from  above.  Therefore,  he  that  hath  delivered  me  to  thee 
hath  the  greater  sin.     Ibid.  19 — 11. 

Them  that  sin  reprove  before  all;  that  the  rest  may  also  have  fear.  I 
charge  thee  before  God,  and  Christ  Jesus,  and  the  elect  Angels,  that  thou  ob- 
serve these  things  without  prejudice,  doing  nothing  by  declining  to  either 
side.     1.  Tim.  5—20,  21. 

Punishment  Salutary. 

The  wicked  man  being  scourged,  the  fool  shall  be  wiser:  but  if  thou  re- 
buke a  wise  man  he  will  understand  discipline.     Prov.  19—25. 

The  blueness  of  a  wound  shall  wipe  away  evils;  and  stripes  in  the  more 
inward  parts  of  the  belly.     Ibid.  20 — 30. 

When  a  pestilent  man  is  punished,  the  little  one  will  be  wiser:  and  if  he 
follow  the  wise,  he  will  receive  knowledge.     Ibid.  21 — 11. 

PURGATORY. 

The  Existence  of  Purgatory  Proved. 

The  Lord  killeth,  and  maketh  alive:  he  bringeth  down  to  hell,  and 
bringeth  back  again.     1.  Kings.  2—6.     See  Tob.  13—2,  and  Wisdom.  16 — 13. 

Lay  out  thy  bread  and  thy  wine  upon  the  burial  of  a  just  man;  and  do 
not  eat  and  drink  thereof  with  the  wicked.     Tob.  4 — 18. 

Restrain  not  grace  from  the  dead.     Eccli.  7 — 37. 

Rejoice  not,  thou  my  enemy,  over  me,  because  I  am  fallen:  I  shall  arise, 
when  I  sit  in  darkness,  the  Lord  is  my  light.  I  will  bear  the  wrath  of  the 
Lord,  because  I  have  sinned  against  him:  until  he  judge  my  cause,  and  ex- 
ecute judgment  for  me:  he  will  bring  me  forth  into  the  light:  I  shall  behold 
his  justice.     Micheas.  7—8,  9. 

Thou  also  by  the  blood  of  thy  testament  hast  sent  forth  thy  prisoners  out 
of  the  pit,  wherein  is  no  water.     Zach.  9—11.     See  Malach.  3 — 3. 


718  PURIFYING. 

And  making  a  gathering,  he  {Judas  Machabaeus)  sent  twelve  thousand 
drachms  of  silver  to  Jerusalem  for  sacrifice  to  be  offered  for  the  sins  of  the 
dead :  thinking  well  and  religiously  concerning  the  resurrection.  (For  if  he 
had  not  hoped  that  they  that  were  slain  should  rise  again,  it  would  have 
seemed  superfluous  and  vain  to  pray  for  the  dead.)  And  because  he  consid- 
ered that  they  who  had  fallen  asleep  with  godliness,  had  great  grace  laid  up 
for  them.  It  is  therefore  a  holy  and  wholesome  thought  to  pray  for  the  dead 
that  they  may  be  loosed  from  sins.     2.  Mach.  12—43  to  46. 

Make  an  agreement  with  thy  adversary  quickly,  whilst  thou  art  in  the 
way  with  him;  lest,  perhaps,  the  adversary  deliver  thee  to  the  judge,  and  the 
judge  deliver  thee  to  the  officer,  and  thou  be  cast  into  prison.  Amen  I  say  to 
thee  thou  shalt  not  go  out  from  thence,  till  thou  pay  the  last  farthing.  Matth. 
5—25,  26.     See  Luke.  12-58. 

And  whosoever  shall  speak  a  word  against  the  Son  of  man,  it  shall  be 
forgiven  him:  but  he  that  shall  speak  against  the  Holy  Ghost,  it  shall  not  be 
forgiven  him,  neither  in  this  world,  nor  in  the  world  to  come.  Ibid.  12 — 32. 
See  Mark.  3—28,  and  Luke.  12—10. 

Every  man's  work  shall  be  made  manifest:  for  the  day  of  the  Lord  shall 
declare  it,  because  it  shall  be  revealed  by  fire:  and  the  fire  shall  try  every 
man's  work,  of  what  sort  it  is.  If  any  man's  work  abide,  which  he  hath 
built  thereupon,  he  shall  receive  a  reward.  If  any  man's  work  burn,  he 
shall  suffer  loss:  but  he  himself  shall  be  saved,  yet  so  as  by  fire.  1.  Cor. 
3—13  to  15. 

Otherwise  what  shall  they  do,  who  are  baptized  for  the  dead,  if  the  dead 
rise  not  again  at  all  ?  why  are  they  then  baptized  for  them  ?  Ibid.  15 — 29. 
See  Mark.  10—38,  and  Luke.  12—50. 

Note.  Who  are  baptized  for  the  dead.  Some  think  the  apostle  here  al- 
ludes to  a  ceremony  then  in  use;  but  others,  more  probably,  to  the  prayers 
and  penitential  labours,  performed  by  the  primitive  Christians  for  the  souls 
of  the  faithful  departed,  or  to  the  baptism  of  afflictions  and  sufferings  under- 
gone for  sinners  spiritually  dead. 

That  in  the  name  of  Jesus  every  knee  should  bow  of  those  that  are  In 
heaven,  on  earth,  and  in  hell.     Philip.  2—10. 

The  Lord  grant  to  him  to  find  mercy  of  the  Lord  in  that  day.  And  how 
many  things  he  ministered  to  me  at  Ephesus,  thou  very  well  knowest. 
2.  Tim.  1—18. 

He  that  knoweth  his  brother  to  sin  a  sin  which  is  not  unto  death,  let  him 
ask,  and  life  shall  be  given  to  him,  that  sinneth  not  to  death.  There  is  a  sin 
unto  death:    I  do  not  say  that  any  one  should  ask  for  it.     1.  John.  5 — 16. 

And  no  man  was  able,  neither  in  heaven,  nor  in  earth,  nor  under  the 
earth,  to  open  the  book,  nor  to  look  on  it.  *  *  And  every  creature,  which 
is  in  heaven,  and  on  the  earth,  and  under  the  earth,  and  such  as  are  in  the 
sea,  and  the  things  that  are  tlierein:  I  heard  all  saying:  To  him  that 
sitteth  on  the  throne,  and  to  the  Lamb,  benediction,  and  honour,  and  glory, 
and  power,  for  ever  and  ever.    Apocal.  5—3  and  18. 

PXJRIFYING. 

{See  Cleansing.) 


PURITY.  719 

Purity  of  Heart. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  mountain  of  the  Lord:  or  who  shall  stand  in 
his  holy  place  ?  The  innocent  in  hands,  and  clean  of  heart,  who  hath  not 
taken  his  soul  in  vain,  nor  sworn  deceitfully  to  his  neighbour.  He  shall  re- 
ceive a  blessing  from  the  Lord,  and  mercy  from  God  his  Saviour.  Psalm. 
23—3  to  5. 

Create  a  clean  heart  in  me,  O  God:  and  renew  a  right  spirit  within  my 
bowels.     Psalm.  50 — 12. 

How  good  is  God  to  Israel,  to  them  that  are  of  a  right  heart?  Psalm. 
72—1. 

Blessed  are  the  clean  of  heart:  for  they  shall  see  God.     Matth.  5—8. 

Purifying  your  souls  in  the  obedience  of  charity,  with  a  brotherly  love 
from  a  sincere  heart  love  one  another  earnestly:  being  born  again  not  of  cor- 
ruptible seed, but  incorruptible  by  the  word  of  God,  who  liveth  and  remaineth 
forever.     1 .  Peter.  1—22,  23. 

External  and  Internal  Purity  Commended. 

Wo  to  you,  Scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypocrites;  because  you  make  clean 
the  outside  of  the  cup  and  of  the  dish:  but  within  you  are  full  of  extortion  and 
uncleanness.  Thou  blind  Pharisee,first  make  clean  the  inside  of  the  cup  and  of 
thedish,that  the  outside  may  become  clean.  Wo  to  you, Scribes  and  Pharisees, 
hypocrites;  because  you  are  like  to  whited  sepulchres,  which  outwardly  appear 
to  men  beautiful,  but  within  are  full  of  dead  men's  bones,  and  of  all  filthiness: 
so  you  also  outwardly  indeed  appear  to  men  just:  but  within  you  are  full  of 
hypocrisy  and  iniquity.     Matth.  23—25  to  28.     See  Luke.  11—39,  40. 

Having,  therefore,  these  promises,  dearly  beloved,  let  us  cleanse  ourselves 
from  all  defilement  of  the  flesh  and  of  the  spirit,  perfecting  sanctification  in 
the  fear  of  God.     2.  Cor.  7—1. 

External  and  Internal  Purity  Commanded. 

Do  not  defile  your  souls, — lest  you  be'unclean.    Levit.  11—43. 

You  shall  teach  therefore  the  children  of  Israel,  to  take  heed  of  unclean- 
ness, that  they  may  not  die  in  their  filth,  when  they  shall  have  defiled  my 
tabernacle  that  is  among  them.     Ibid.  15—31. 

Thou  Shalt  be  perfect,  and  without  spot  before  the  Lord  thy  God.  Deut. 
18—13. 

Wash  yourselves,  be  clean,  take  away  the  evil  of  your  devices  from  my 
eyes:  cease  to  do  perversely.    Isa.  1 — 16. 

Wash  thy  heart  from  wickedness,  O  Jerusalem,  that  thou  mayst  be  saved. 
Jerem.  4 — 14. 

Wherefore,  Go  out  from  among  them,  and  be  ye  separate,  saith  the  Lord; 
and  touch  not  the  unclean  thing:  and  I  will  receive  you:  and  I  will  be  a  Father 
to  you:  and  you  shall  be  my  sons  and  daughters,  saith  the  Lord  Almighty. 
2.  Cor.  6—17,  18. 

Purity  Rewarded. 

The  innocent  shall  be  saved;  and  he  shall  be  saved  by  the  cleanness  of  his 
hands.    Job.  22—30. 


720  PURITY. 

And  the  Lord  will  reward  me  according  to  my  justice;  and  will  repay  me 
according  to  the  cleanness  of  my  hands:  because  I  have  kept  the  ways  of  the 
Lord;  and  have  not  done  wickedlj'  against  mj'  God.  For  all  his  judgments 
are  in  my  sight:  and  his  justices  I  have  not  put  awaj'  from  me.  And  I  shall 
be  spotless  with  him:  and  shall  keep  myself  from  my  iniquity.  And  the  Lord 
will  reward  me  according  to  my  justice:  and  according  to  the  cleanness  of 
my  hands  before  his  eyes.     Psalm.  17—21  to  25.     See  Psalm.  23—3,  4. 

The  Lord  knoweth  the  days  of  theundefiled;  and  their  inheritance  shall  be 
for  ever.  They  shall  not  be  confounded  in  the  evil  time;  and  in  the  days  of 
famine  they  shall  be  filled.    Psalm.  36—18,  19. 

He  will  not  deprive  of  good  things  them  that  walk  in  innocence.  Psalm. 
83—13. 

Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way,  who  walk  in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 
*  *  Let  my  heart  be  undefiled  in  thy  justifications,  that  I  may  not  be  con- 
founded.    Psalm.  118— land  80. 

The  perverse  way  of  a  man  is  strange:  but  as  for  him  that  is  pure,  his 
work  is  right.     Prov.  21 — 8. 

He  that  loveth  cleanness  of  heart,  for  the  grace  of  his  lips  shall  have  the 
king  for  his  friend.     Ibid.  22—11.     See  Matth.  5—8. 

As  he  hath  chosen  us  in  him  before  the  foundation  of  the  world,  that  we 
should  be  holy  and  unspotted  in  his  sight  in  charity.  Who  hath  predestinated 
us  unto  the  adoption  of  children  through  Jesus  Christ  unto  himself,  according 
to  the  purpose  of  his  will.     Ephes.  1—4,  5. 

If  any  man,  therefore,  shall  cleanse  himself  from  these,  he  shall  be  a  ves- 
sel unto  honour,  sanctified  and  profitable  to  the  Lord,  prepared  unto  every 
good  work.     2.  Tim.  2—21. 

And  one  of  the  ancients  answered,  and  said  to  me:  Who  are  these  that 
are  clothed  in  white  robes?  and  whence  are  they  come?  and  I  said  to  him: 
My  lord,  thou  knowest.  And  he  said  to  me:  These  are  they  who  are  come 
out  of  great  tribulation,  and  have  washed  their  robes,  and  have  made  them 
white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb.  Therefore,  they  are  before  the  throne  of 
God,  and  serve  him  day  and  night  in  his  temple:  and  he,  that  sitteth  on  the 
throne,  shall  dwell  over  them.  They  shall  not  hunger,  nor  thirst  any  more; 
neither  shall  the  sun  fall  on  them,  nor  any  heat:  for  the  Lamb,  which  is  in 
the  midst  of  the  throne,  shall  rule  them,  and  shall  lead  them  to  the  fountains 
of  the  waters  of  life;  and  God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from  their  eyes. 
Apocal.  7-13  to  17. 

Blessed  are  they  that  wash  their  robes  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb;  that  they 
may  have  a  right  to  the  tree  of  life,  and  may  enter  in  by  the  gates  into  the 
city.    Ibid.  22—14. 

Purity  a  Oift  of  Ood. 

Shall  man  be  justified  in  comparison  of  Gkxi,  or  shall  a  man  be  more  pure 
than  his  maker  ?    Job.  4—17. 

If  I  be  washed  as  it  were  with  snow-waters,  and  my  hands  shall  shine 
ever  so  clean:  yet  thou  shalt  plunge  me  in  filth,  and  my  garments  shall  abhor 
me.    Ibid.  9—30,  31. 

Who  can  make  him  clean  that  is  conceived  of  unclean  seed  ?  is  it  not  thou 
who  only  art  ?  Ibid.  14 — 4. 

What  is  man  that  he  should  be  without  spot,  and  he  that  is  bom  of  a  wo- 


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man  that  he  should  appear  just?  Behold,  among  his  saints,  none  is  unchange- 
able: and  the  heavens  are  not  pure  in  his  sight.  How  much  more  is  man 
abominable,  and  unprofitable, who  drinketh  iniquity  like  water?  Ibid,  15 — 14 
to  16. 

Wash  me  yet  more  from  my  iniquity,  and  cleanse  me  from  my  sin.  Psalm. 
50—4. 

What  can  be  made  clean  by  the  unclean  ?  and  what  truth  can  come  from 
that  which  is  false  ?  Eccli.  34—4. 

If  the  Lord  shall  wash  away  the  filth  of  the  daughters  of  Sion,  and  shall 
wash  away  the  blood  of  Jerusalem  out  of  the  midst  thereof,  by  the  spirit  of 
bjirning.     Isa.  4 — 4. 

And  I  will  bring  back  the  captivity  of  Juda,  and  the  captivity  of  Jerusa- 
lem: and  I  will  build  them  as  from  the  beginning.  And  I  will  cleanse  them 
from  all  their  iniquity,  whereby  they  have  sinned  against  me:  and  I  wiU  for- 
give all  their  iniquities.    Jerem.  33 — 7,  8. 

And  I  washed  thee  with  water,  and  cleansed  away  thy  blood  from  thee: 
and  I  anointed  thee  with  oil.     Ezech.  16—9. 

Great  pains  have  been  taken;  and  the  great  rust  thereof  is  not  gone  out, 
not  even  by  fire.  Thy  uncleanness  is  execrable:  because  I  desired  to  cleanse 
thee,  and  thou  art  not  cleansed  from  thy  filthiness:  neither  shalt  thou  be 
cleansed,  before  I  cause  my  indignation  to  rest  in  thee.    Ibid.  24 — 12,  13. 

Nor  the  effeminate,  nor  sodomites,  nor  thieves,  nor  the  covetous,  nor 
drunkards,  nor  railers,  nor  extortioners,  shall  possess  the  kingdom  of  God. 
And  such  some  of  you  were:  but  you  are  washed,  but  you  are  sanctified,  but 
you  are  justified,  in  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  in  the  Spirit  of 
our  God.     1.  Cor.  6—10,  11. 

Having,  therefore,  these  promises,dearly  beloved,  let  us  cleanse  ourselves, 
from  all  defilement  of  the  flesh  and  of  the  spirit,  perfecting  sauctification  in 
the  fear  of  God.     2  Cor.  7—1. 

For  God  hath  not  called  us  to  uncleanness,  but  to  hoUness.  1.  Thess. 
4—7. 

Who  being  the  splendor  of  his  glory,  and  the  figure  of  his  substance,and 
upholding  all  things  by  the  word  of  his  power,  making  purgation  of  sins,  sit- 
teth  on  the  right  hand  of  the  majesty  on  high.     Hebr.  1—3. 

For  if  the  blood  of  goats  and  of  oxen,  and  the  ashes  of  a  heifer  being 
sprinkled,  sanctify  such  as  are  defiled,  to  the  cleansing  of  the  flesh:  How 
much  more  shall  the  blood  of  Christ,  who,  through  the  Holy  Ghost,  offered 
himself  without  spot  to  God,  cleanse  our  conscience  from  dead  works,to  serve 
the  living  God  ?    Ibid.  9—13,  14.     See  1.  John.  1—7. 

And  from  Jesus  Christ,  who  is  the  faithful  witness,  the  first  begotten  of 
the  dead,  and  the  prince  of  the  kings  of  the  earth;  who  hath  loved  us,  and 
washed  us  from  our  sins  in  his  own  blood.     1.  Peter.  1 — 19. 

Hypocritical  Purity  Condemned. 

And  having  called  together  the  multitudes  unto  him,  he  said  to  them: 
Hear  ye,  and  understand.  Not  that  which  goeth  into  the  mouth,  defileth  a 
man:  but  what  cometh  out  of  the  mouth,  this  defileth  a  man.  Matth,  15 — 10, 
11.     See  Mark.  7—15. 

And  the  Pharisee  began  to  say,  thinking  within  himself,  why  he  was  not 
washed  before  dinner.    And  the  Lord  said  to  him:  Now  you  Pharisees  do 


722  QUESTION.     * 

make  clean  the  outside  of  the  cup  and  of  the  platter;  but  your  inside  is  full 
of  rapine  and  iniquity.  Foolish  men,  did  not  he  that  made  that  which  is 
without,  make  also  that  which  is  within?  Luke.  11 — 38  to  40.  See  Matth. 
23—25,  26. 

For  the  Pharisees  and  all  the  Jews  eat  not  without  often  washing  their 
hands,  holding  the  tradition  of  the  ancients:  and  when  they  come  from  the 
market,  unless  they  be  washed,  they  eat  not:  and  many  other  things  there 
are  that  have  been  deUvered  to  them  to  observe,  the  washings  of  cups,  and  of 
pots,  and  of  brazen  vessels,  and  of  beds.     Mark.  7 — 3,  4. 

QUARRELLING. 

{See  also  Contention,  and  Discord.) 

Meddling  in  the  Quarrels  of  Others. 

As  he  that  taketh  a  dog  by  the  ears,  so  is  he  that  passeth  by  in  anger, 
and  meddleth  with  another  man's  quarrel.    Prov.  26 — 17. 

QUESTION. 

Vain  and  Useless  Questions  to  be  Avoided. 

Now  the  serpent  was  more  subtle  than  any  of  the  beasts  of  the  earth 
which  the  Lord  God  had  made.  And  he  said  to  the  woman:  Why  hath  God 
commanded  you,  that  you  should  not  eat  of  every  tree  of  paradise  ?  *  * 
And  the  woman  saw  that  the  tree  was  good  to  eat,  and  fair  to  the  eyes,  and 
dehghtful  to  behold:  and  she  took  of  the  fruit  thereof,  and  did  eat,  and  gave 
to  her  husband,  who  did  eat.     Gen.  3—1  and  6. 

And  it  is  not  good  for  a  man  to  eat  much  honey,  so  he  that  is  a  searcher 
of  majesty,  shall  be  overwhelmed  by  glory.     Prov.  25  -27. 

Say  not:  What  thinkest  thou  is  the  cause  that  former  times  were  better 
than  they  are  now?  for  this  manner  of  question  is  foolish.     Eccles.  7 — 11. 

Seek  not  the  things  that  are  too  high  for  thee,  and  search  not  into  things 
above  thy  ability:  but  the  things  that  God  hath  commanded  thee,  think  on 
them  always:  and  in  many  of  his  works  be  not  curious.  For  it  is  not  neces- 
sary for  thee  to  see  with  thy  eyes  those  things  that  are  hid.  In  unnecessary 
matters  be  not  over  curious:  and  in  many  of  his  works  thou  shalt  not  be  in- 
quisitive. For  many  things  are  shown  to  thee  above  the  understanding  of 
men.  And  the  suspicion  of  them  hath  deceived  many,  and  hath  detained 
their  minds  in  vanity.     Eccli.  3—22  to  26. 

And  as  he  was  sitting  on  mount  Olivet,  the  disciples  came  to  him  private- 
ly, saying:  Tell  us,  when  shall  these  things  be  ?  and  what  shall  be  the  sign  of 
thy  coming,  and  of  the  consummation  of  the  world?  Matth.  24 — 3.  See 
Mark.  13—4,  and  Luke.  21—7. 

The  Jews,  therefore,  debated  iimong  themselves,  saying:  How  can  this 
man  give  us  his  flesh  to  eat  ?    John.  6— 33.     See  21 — 20,21. 

They,  therefore,  who  were  come  together,  asked  him,  saying:  Lord,  wilt 
thou  at  this  time  restore  again  the  kingdom  to  Israel?  But  he  said  to  them: 
It  is  not  for  you  to  know  the  times  or  moments,  which  the  Father  hath  put  in 
his  own  power.     Acts.  1 — 6,  7.     See   Dan.  12 — 6. 


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Be  not  deceived:  evil  communications  corrupt  good  manners.  1.  Cor. 
15—33. 

Not  to  give  heed  to  fables  and  endless  genealogies;  which  furnish  ques- 
tions, rather  than  the  edification  of  God  which  is  in  faith.     1.  Tim.  1 — 4. 

If  any  man  teach  otherwise,  and  consent  not  to  the  sound  words  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  to  that  doctrine  which  is  according  to  piety:  he  is 
proud,  knowing  nothing,  but  sick  about  questions  and  strifes  of  words:  from 
which  arise  envies,  contentions,  blasphemies,  evil  suspicions,  conflicts  of  men 
corrupted  in  mind,  and  who  are  destitute  of  the  truth,  esteeming  gain  to  be 
piety.     Ibid.  6—3  to  5.     See  4—7. 

But  shun  profane  and  vain  speeches:  for  they  grow  much  towards  impiety: 
and  their  speech  spreadeth  like  a  cancer;  of  whom  ^.re  Hymeneus  and  Philetus ; 
who  have  erred  from  the  truth,  saying  that  the  resurrection  is  past  already, 
and  have  subverted  the  faith  of  some.  *  *  And  avoid  foolish  and  unlearn- 
ed questions;  knowing  that  they  beget  strifes.  2.  Tim.  2 — 16  to  18  and  23. 
See  also  verse  14. 

But  avoid  foolish  questions,  and  genealogies,  and  contentions,  and  striv- 
ings about  the  law :  for  they  are  unprofitable  and  vain.     Titus.  3 — 9. 

RAPINE. 

{See  Robbery.) 

RASHNESS. 

Rashness  in  Judging. 

(See  Stispicion.) 

READING. 

If  the  iron  be  blunt,  and  be  not  as  before,  but  be  made  blunt,  with  much 
labour  it  shall  be  sharpened:  and  after  industry  shall  foUow  wisdom.  Eccles. 
10—10. 

He  that  readeth,  let  him  understand.     Matth.  24 — 15.     See  Mark.  13 — 14. 

And  unto  whomsoever  much  is  given,  of  him  much  shall  be  required: 
and  to  whom  they  have  committed  much,  of  him  they  will  demand  the  more. 
Luke.  12—48, 

Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  abundantly,  in  all  wisdom,  teaching, 
and  admonishing  one  another  in  psalms,  hymns,  and  spiritual  canticles,  sing- 
ing in  grace  in  your  hearts  to  God.     Coloss,  3 — 16. 

Till  I  come,  attend  to  reading,  to  exhortation,  and  to  doctrine.  1.  Tim. 
4—13. 

All  Scripture  divinely  inspired,  is  profitable  to  teach,  to  reprove,  to  cor- 
rect, to  instruct  in  justice:  that  the  man  of  God  may  be  perfect,  furnished  unto 
every  good  work.     2.  Tim.  3 — 16,  17. 

To  him,  therefore,  who  knoweth  to  do  good,  and  doeth  it  not,  to  him  it  is 
sin.    James.  4 — 17. 

REAL  PRESENCE. 

(See  Eucharist.) 


724  REBELLION. 

(See  also  Sedition.) 
Examples  of  Rebellion. 

And  Moses  said  to  them  (the  Israelites):  Let  no  man  leave  thereof  till  the 
morning:  And  they  hearkened  not  to  him;  but  some  of  them  left  until  the 
morning,  and  it  (the  manna)  began  to  be  full  of  worms,  and  it  putrefied':  and 
Moses  was  angry  with  them.  Exod.  16  —  19,  20.  See  Num.  14 — 4;  Chapter 
16,  and  26—9. 

Jeroboam  also  the  son  of  Nabat  an  Ephrathite  of  Sareda,  a  servant  of 
Solomon,  whose  mother  was  named  Sarua,  a  widow  woman,  hfted  up  his 
hand  against  the  king.     3.  Kings.  1 1 — 26.     See  2.  Paral.  13 — 6. 

And  when  the  king  of  the  Assyrians  found  that  Osee,  endeavoring  to  re- 
bel, had  sent  messengers  to  Sua  the  king  of  Egypt,  that  he  might  not  pay 
tribute  to  the  king  of  the  Assyrians,  as  he  had  done  every  year,  he  besieged 
him,  bound  him,  and  cast  him  into  prison.  4.  Kings.  17 — 4.  See  18 — 7; 
24—1,  and  3.  Kings.  16—9. 

REBUKE. 

/  (See  also  Correction.) 

Rebuking  Necessary  in  the  Church. 

What  will  you  ?  shall  I  come  to  you  with  a  rod,  or  in  charity,  and  in  the 
spirit  of  meekness  ?    1.  Cor.  4—21. 

For  out  of  much  affliction,  and  anguish  of  heart  I  wrote  to  you  with 
many  tears;  not  that  you  should  be  made  sorrowful,  but  that  you  might 
know  the  charity  I  have  more  abundantly  towards  you.     2  Cor.  2 — 4. 

And  have  no  fellowship  with  the  unfruitful  works  of  darkness;  but  ra- 
ther reprove  them.  For  the  things  that  are  done  by  them  in  private,  it  is 
shameful  even  to  mention.  But  all  things  that  are  reproved,  are  made  man- 
ifest by  the  light:  for  all  that  is  made  manifest  is  light.     Ephes.  5 — 11  to  13. 

All  Scripture  divinely  inspired,  is  profitable  to  teach,  to  reprove,  to  cor- 
rect, to  instruct  in  justice.     2.  Tim.  3 — 16. 

Preach  the  word,  be  instant  in  season,  out  of  season,  reprove,  entreat, 
rebuke  with  all  patience  and  doctrine.     Ibid.  4 — 2. 

Examples  of  Rebuking. 

And  he  (Ood)  said  to  him  (Cain):  What  hast  thou  done  ?  the  voice  of  thy 
brother's  blood  crieth  to  me  from  the  earth.  Gren.  4 — 10.  S«e  3 — 11;  20—3; 
26—9,  and  31—26. 

And  Ruben,  one  of  them,  said:  Did  not  I  say  to  you:  Do  not  sin  against 
the  boy:  and  you  would  not  hear  me?  Behold,  his  blood  is  required.  Ibid. 
42—22. 

And  he  (Moses)  said  to  Aaron:  What  has  this  people  done  to  thee,  that 
thou  shouldest  bring  upon  them  a  most  heinous  sin?  Exod.  32 — 21.  See 
Judges.  2—1,  2;  1.  Kings.  24—10,  and  26—15. 

Nathan  said  to  David  :  Why  therefore  liast  thou  despised  the  word  of 
the  Lord,  to  do  evil  in  my  sight  ?    Thou  hast  killed  Urias  the  Hethite  with 


REBUKE.  725 

the  sword,  and  hast  taken  his  wife  to  be  thy  wife,  and  hast  slain  him   with 
th  e  sword  of  the  children  of  Ammon.     2.  Kings.  12 — 9.     See  19 — 5,  6. 

And  Achab  came  to  meet  Elias.  And  when  he  had  seen  him,  he  said: 
Art  thou  he  that  troublest  Israel  ?  And  he  said:  I  have  not  troubled  Israel, 
but  thou  and  thy  father's  house,  who  have  forsaken  the  commandments  of 
the  Lord,  and  have  followed  Baalim.  3.  Kings.  18—16  to  18.  See  verse  21; 
also  4.  Kings.  1—16;  3- 13;  2.  Paral.  18—5;  18—6,  and  19—2. 

The  spirit  of  God  then  came  upon  Zacharias  the  son  of  Joiada  the  priest, 
and  he  stood  in  the  sight  of  the  people,  and  said  to  them:  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  God:  Why  transgress  you  the  commandment  of  the  Lord,  which  wUl 
not  be  for  your  good,  and  have  forsaken  the  Lord,  to  make  him  forsake  you? 
2.  Paral.  24—20.     See  25—15;  26—18,  and  2.  Esdras.  5—7. 

And  he  (Job)  said  to  her  (his  wife):  Thou  hast  spoken  like  one  of  the  fool- 
ish women:  if  we  have  received  good  things  at  the  hand  of  God  why  should 
we  not  receive  evil.    Job.  2—10.     See  Jerem.  34 — 17. 

And  seeing  many  of  the  Pharisees  and  Sadducees  coming  to  his  baptism, 
he  (John  the  Baptist)  said  to  them:  Ye  brood  of  vipers,  who  hath  showed  you 
to  flee  from  the  wrath  to  come  ?    Matth.  3 — 7.     See  14 — 4.  and  Mark.  6 — 18. 

And  Jesus  knowing  it,  said:  Why  do  you  think  within  yourselves,  O  ye  of 
little  faith,  because  you  laave  no  bread  V  Matth.  16 — 8.  See  15 — 13,  14;  19 — 14; 
26—10;  Mark.  8—17;  14-6;  16—14;  Luke.  8—25;  22—46,  51;  John.  6—62,  and 
12—7. 

And  Peter  taking  him,  began  to  rebuke  him,  saying:  Lord,  be  it  far  from 
thee;  this  shall  not  be  unto  thee.  But  he,  turning,  said  to  Peter:  Go  after  me, 
Satan,  thou  art  a  scandal  unto  me:  because  thou  dost  not  rehsh  the  things 
that  are  of  God,  but  the  things  that  are  of  men.  Matth.  16 — 23.  See  26 — 40, 
52:  John.  18—11;  Mark.  9—18;  Luke.  9—41;  John.  6—43;  7—19,  and  Matth. 
20—15. 

Then  came  to  him  from  Jerusalem  Scribes  and  Pharisees,  saying:  Why 
do  thy  disciples  transgress  the  tradition  of  the  ancients  ?  For  they  wash  not 
their  hands  when  they  eat  bread.  But  he  answering,  said  to  them:  Why  do 
you  also  transgress  the  commandment  of  God  for  your  tradition  ?  Matth. 
15—1  to  8.  See  Mark.  7—18;  John.  6—26;  also  Matth.  22—18;  Mark,  li-15, 
and  Luke.  20—23. 

And  he  cometh  to  his  disciples,  and  findeth  them  asleep;  and  he  saith  to 
Peter:  What!  could  you  not  watch  one  hour  with  me?  Matth.  26 — 40.  See 
Mark.  14—37;  Luke.  22—46;  Matth.  9—4;  Mark.  2—8;  Luke.  5—22,  and  6—8. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  him :  Now  you  Pharisees  do  make  clean  the  outside 
of  the  cup  and  of  the  platter:  but  your  inside  is  full  of  rapine  and  iniquity. 
Foolish  men,  did  not  he  that  made  that  which  is  without,  make  also  that 
which  is  within  ?  Luke.  1 1—39.  See  12—14;  -^4-25;  John.  3—10;  4—48;  18—23; 
Matth.  22— 29.  and  Mark.  12-24. 

And  one  of  these  lobbers  who  were  hanging,  blasphemed  him,  saying:  If 
thou  be  Christ,  save  thyself  and  us.  But  the  other,  answering,  rebuked  him, 
saying:  Neither  dost  thou  fear  God,  seeing  thou  art  under  the  same  condem- 
nation ?  And  we  indeed  justly;  for  we  receive  the  due  reward  of  our  deeds: 
but  this  man  hath  done  no  evil.     Luke.  28 — 40. 

But  Peter  said  to  him  (Simon  Magus):  May  thy  money  perish  with  thee: 
because  thou  hast  esteemed  the  gift  of  God  to  be  purchased  with  money.  Thou 
hast  no  part  nor  lot  in  this  matter:  for  thy  heart  is  not  right  in  the  sight  of 
God.     Do  penance,  therefore,  from  this  thy  wickedness:  and  pray  to  God, 

46 


726  REBUKE 

that  perhaps  this  thought  of  thy  heart  may  be  forgiven  thee:  For  I  see  thou 
art  in  the  gall  of  bitterness,  and  in  the  bonds  of  iniquity.  Acts.  8 — 19  to  23. 
See  3—12;  4—10;  5—3  to  9;  7—31;  13—10  and  46,  and  14—14. 

And  the  high  priest  Ananias  commanded  them  who  stood  by  him,  to 
strike  him  on  the  mouth.  Then  Paul  said  to  him:  God  shall  strike  thee,  thou 
whited  wall.  For,  sittest  thou  there  to  judge  me  according  to  the  law,  and 
contrary  to  the  law  commandest  me  to  be  struck  ?  Ibid.  23—3.  See  27 — 21 ; 
1.  Cor.  1—11;  3-3;  6—1,  and  2.  Cor.  12—11. 

O  senseless  Galatians,  who  hath  bewitched  you,  that  you  should  not  obey 
the  truth,  before  whose  eyes  Jesus  Christ  hath  been  set  forth,  crucified  among 
you?    Galat.  3—1.  See  5— 7,  and  Hebr.  5—12. 

Rebuking  the  Lukewarm, 

But  now  the  scourge  is  come  upon  thee,  and  thou  faintest:  it  hath  touched 
thee,  and  thou  art  troubled.     Job.  4—5. 

He  shall  be  blasted  as  a  vine  when  its  gi'apes  are  in  the  first  flower,  and 
as  an  oUve-tree  that  casteth  its  flower.     Ibid.  15 — 33. 

He  that  contemneth  small  things,  shall  fall  by  Uttle  and  little.  EccU. 
1^-1. 

You  shall  conceive  heat;  you  shall  bring  forth  stubble:  your  breath  as 
fire  shall  devour  you.     Isa.  33—11.     See  5— 2. 

The  inhabitants  of  them  were  weak  of  hand;  they  trembled,  and  were 
confounded:  they  became  like  the  grass  of  the  field,  and  the  herb  of  the  pas- 
ture, and  like  the  grass  of  the  house  tops,  wliich  withered  before  it  was  ripe. 
I  know  thy  dwelUng,  and  thy  going  out,  and  thy  coming  in,  and  thy  ra^e 
against  me.  When  thou  wast  mad  against  me,  thy  pride  came  up  to  my 
ears:  therefore  I  will  put  a  ring  in  thy  nose,  and  a  bit  between  thy  Ups:  and 
I  will  turn  thee  back  by  the  way  by  which  thou  camest.     Ibid.  37 — 27  to  29. 

You  have  looked  for  more,  and  behold,  it  became  less:  and  you  brought 
it  home,  and  I  bio  wed  it  away:  why,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts?  because  my 
house  is  desolate,  and  you  make  haste  every  man  to  his  own  house.  Aggeus. 
1—9. 

Who  is  left  among  you,  that  saw  this  house  in  its  first  glory  ?  and  how  do 
you  see  it  now  ?  is  it  not  in  comparison  to  that  as  nothing  in  your  eyes  ?  Ibid. 
2—4. 

Therefore,  my  beloved  brethren,  be  ye  steadfast,  and  unmoveable,  always 
abounding  in  the  work  of  the  Lord,  knowing  that  your  labour  is  not  in  vain 
in  the  Lord.     1.  Cor.  15—58. 

Ai"e  you  so  foolish,  that,  whereas  you  began  iu  the  Spirit,  you  would  now 
be  made  perfect  by  the  flesh  ?    Galat.  3—3.    See  2—21. 

You  did  run  well:  who  hath  hindered  you,  that  you  should  not  obey  the 
truth?    Ibid.  5—7. 

And  in  doing  good,  let  us  not  fail:  for  in  due  time  we  shall  reap,  not  fail- 
ing.   Ibid.  6—9. 

Extinguish  not  the  Spirit.     1.  Thess.  5 — 19. 

But  you  brethren,  be  not  weary  in  well-doing.     2.  Thess.  3—13. 

And  we  desire  that  every  one  of  you  should  show  forth  the  same  careful- 
ness to  the  accomplisliing  of  hope  unto  the  end:  that  you  become  not  slothful, 
but  followers  of  them,  who  through  faith  and  patience  shall  inherit  the  prom- 
ises.    Hebr.  6—11,  12. 


REDEMPTION.  727 

Be  mindful,  before,  from  whence  thou  art  fallen:  and  do  penance,  and  do 
the  first  works.  Or  else  I  come  to  thee,  and  will  remove  thy  candlestick  out 
of  its  place,  unless  thou  shalt  have  done  penance.     Apocal.  2 — 5. 

RECONCILIATION. 

Reconciliation  to  God  through  Christ. 

For  if,  when  we  were  enemies,  we  were  reconciled  to  God  by  the  death 
of  his  Son:  much  more  being  reconciled,  shall  we  be  saved  by  his  life.  And 
not  only  so:  but  also  we  glorj^  in  God,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by 
whom  we  have  now  received  reconciliation.     Rom.  5—10,  11. 

But  all  things  are  of  God,  who  hath  reconciled  us  to  himself  by  Christ; 
and  hath  given  to  us  the  ministry  of  reconciliation.  For  God,  indeed,  was  in 
Christ  reconciling  the  world  to  himself,  not  imputing  to  them  their  sins:  and 
he  hath  placed  in  us  the  word  of  reconciliation.  We  are,  therefore,  ambassa- 
dors for  Christ,  God  as  it  were  exhorting  by  us.  For  Christ  we  beseech  you, 
be  ye  reconciled  to  God.  Him,  who  knew  no  sin,  he  hath  made  sin  for  us, 
that  we  might  be  made  the  justice  of  God  in  him.     2.  Cor.  5 — 18  to  21. 

Note. — Sin  for  us.    That  is  to  be  a  sin-offering,  a  victim  for  sin. 

Because  in  him  it  hath  well  pleased  that  all  fulness  should  dwell:  and 
through  him  to  reconcile  all  things  unto  himself,  making  peace  through  the 
blood  of  his  cross,  both  as  to  the  things  that  are  on  earth,  and  the  things  that 
are  in  heaven.  And  you,  whereas  you  were  some  time  alienated,  and  ene- 
mies in  mind  in  evil  works:  yet  now  he  hath  reconciled  in  the  body  of  his 
flesh  through  death,  to  present  you  holy,  and  unspotted,  and  blameless  before 
him,    Coloss.  1—19  to  23. 

Reconciliation  to  Neighbor  Enjoined. 

Therefore,  if  thou  offerest  thy  gift  at  the  altar,  and  there  shalt  remember 
that  thy  brother  hath  any  thing  against  thee;  leave  there  thy  gift  before  the 
altar,  and  first  go  to  be  reconciled  to  thy  brother,  and  then  come  and  offer 
thy  gift.  Make  an  agreement  with  tliy  adversary'  quickly,  whilst  thou  art  in 
the  way  with  him;  lest,  perhaps,  the  adversary  deliver  thee  to  the  judge,  and 
the  judge  deliver  thee  to  the  officer,  and  thou  be  cast  into  prison.  Amen  I 
say  to  thee,  thou  shalt  not  go  out  from  thence,  till  thou  pay  the  last  farthing.  . 
Matth.  5— 23  to  26. 

My  brethren,  if  any  of  you  shall  err  from  the  truth,  and  any  one  convert 
him:  he  must  know,  that  he  who  causeth  a  sinner  to  be  converted  from  the 
error  of  his  way,  shall  save  his  soul  from  death,  and  shall  cover  a  multitude 
of  sins.    James.  5 — 19,  20. 

REDEMPTION. 

Redemption  Accomplished  by  Christ. 

Even  as  the  Son  of  man  came  not  to  be  ministered  unto,  but  to  minister, 
and  to  give  his  life  a  redemption  for  many.  Matth.  20—28.  See  Mark. 
10—45. 

Being  justified  gratis  by  his  grace  through  the  redemption  that  is  in  Christ 


728  REDEMPTION. 

Jesus,  Wiiom  Gk)d  had  set  forth  to  be  a  propitiation  through  faith  in  his  blood, 
to  the  sliowing  of  his  justice,  for  the  remission  of  past  sins.     Rom.  3—34,  25. 

Who  was  deUvered  up  for  our  sins,  and  rose  again  for  our  justification. 
Ibid.  4—25. 

For  why  did  Christ,  when  as  yet  we  were  weak,  according  to  the  time, 
die  for  the  ungodly?  *  *  Christ  died  for  us:  much  more  therefore  being 
now  justified  by  his  blood,  shall  we  be  saved  from  ^vrath  through  him.  Ibid. 
5—6  and  9. 

But  from  him  you  are  in  Christ  Jesus,  who  is  made  to  us  wdsdom  from 
God,  and  justice,  and  sanctification,  and  redemption.     1.  Cor.  1—30. 

In  whom  we  have  redemption  through  his  blood,  the  remission  of  sins^ 
according  to  the  riches  of  his  grace.     Ephes.  1 — 7.     See  Coloss.  1 — 14. 

You  were  converted  to  God  from  idols,  to  serve  the  living  and  true  God; 
and  to  wait  for  his  son  from  heaven  (whom  he  raised  from  the  dead)  Jesus, 
who  hath  delivered  us  from  the  wrath  to  come.     1.  Thess.  1 — 9,  10. 

For  there  is  one  God,  and  one  Mediator  of  God  and  men,  the  man  Christ 
Jesus:  who  gave  himself  a  redemption  for  all,  a  testimony  in  due  times. 
1.  Tim.  2—5,  6. 

Neither  by  the  blood  of  goats,  or  of  calves,  but  by  his  own  blood, entered 
once  into  the  sanctuary,  having  obtained  eternal  redenaption.  Hebr.  9 — 12. 
See  verses  15  and  28. 

Knowing  that  you  were  not  redeemed  with  corruptible  gold  or  silver  from 
your  vain  conversation  of  the  tradition  of  your  fathers;  but  with  the  precious 
blood  of  Christ,  as  of  a  lamb  unspotted  and  undefiled.  1.  Peter.  1—18,  19. 
See  3—18. 

Ttie  End  of  Our  Redemption. 

That  being  delivered  from  the  hand  of  our  enemies,  we  may  serve  him. 
without  fear,  in  holiness  and  justice  before  him  all  our  days.  Luke.  1 — 74, 
75. 

As  he  hath  chosen  us  in  him  before  the  foundation  of  the  world,  that  we 
should  be  holy  and  unspotted  in  his  sight  in  charity.     Ephes.  1 — 4. 

Waiting  for  the  blessed  hope,  and  coming  of  the  glory  of  the  great  God, 
and  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ:  who  gave  himself  for  us,  that  he  might  redeem 
us  from  all  iniquit}',  and  purify  unto  himself  a  people  acceptable,  pursuing 
good  works.     Titus.  2—13,  14. 

For  if  the  blood  of  goats  and  of  oxen,  and  the  ashes  of  a  heifer  being 
sprinkled,  sanctify  such  as  are  defiled,  to  the  cleansing  of  the  flesh:  how 
much  more  shall  the  blood  of  Christ,  who,  through  the  Holy  Ghost,  offered 
himself  without  siiot  to  God,  cleanse  our  conscience  from  dead  works,  to 
serve  the  living  Grod  ?    Hebr.  9—13,14. 

Manner  of  Redemption. 

Shake  thyself  from  the  dust;  arise,  sit  up,  O  Jerusalem:  loose  the  bonds 
from  off  thy  neck,  O  captive  daughter  of  Sion.  For  thus  saith  the  Lord:  You 
were  sold  gratis;  and  you  shall  be  redeemed  without  money.     Isa.  52 — 2. 

Thou  art  worthy,  O  Lord,  to  take  the  book,  and  to  open  the  seals  thereof: 
because  thou  wast  slain,  and  hast  redeemed  us  to  God,  in  thy  blood,  out  of 
every  tribe,  and  tongue,  and  people,  and  nation.    Apocal.  5—9. 


EEDEMPTION.  729 

Fruits  of  Redemption. 

Rejoice,  and  give  praise  together,  O  ye  deserts  of  Jerusalem:  for  the  Lord 
hath  comforted  his  people:  he  hath  redeemed  Jerusalem.     Isa.  52 — 9. 

Who  gave  himself  for  us,  that  he  might  redeem  us  from  all  iniquity,  and 
purify  unto  himself  a  people  acceptable,  pursuing  good  vrorks.     Titus.  2 — 14. 

Redemption  or  Deliverance  from  Temporal  Evils. 

For  the  deliverance  of  Lot  with  his  wife  and  two  daughters  from  the  fire 
which  consumed  Sodom,  see  Gen.  Chapter  19. 

And  the  waters  returned,  and  covered  the  chariots  and  the  horsemen  of 
all  the  army  of  Pharao,  who  had  come  into  the  sea  after  them,  neither  did 
there  so  much  as  one  of  them  remain.  But  the  children  of  Israel  marched 
through  the  midst  of  the  sea  upon  dry  land:  and  the  waters  were  to  them  as 
a  wall  on  the  right  hand  and  on  the  left:  and  the  Lord  delivered  Israel  in  that 
day  out  of  the  hands  of  the  Egyptians.     Exod.  14 — 28  to  30. 

And  when  he  was  come  into  the  tent,  Moses  told  his  kinsman  {Jethrd^  all 
that  the  Lord  had  done  to  Pharao  and  the  Egyptians,  in  favour  of  Israel;  and 
all  the  labour  which  had  befallen  them  in  the  journey,  and  that  the  Lord  had 
delivered  them.  Ibid.  18 — 7,  8.  See  1.  Kings.  Chapters  16  to  31;  also  2.  Kings. 
Chapter  22,  and  Psalms  3,  9  and  17. 

So  when  the  captains  of  the  cavalry  saw  Josaphat,  th^y  said:  This  is  the 
king  of  Israel.  And  they  surrounded  him  to  attack  him:  but  he  cried  to  the 
Lord,  and  he  helped  him,  and  turned  them  away  from  him.    2,  Paral.  18—31. 

For  I  (Esdras)  was  ashamed  to  ask  the  king  for  aid  and  for  horsemen,  to 
defend  us  from  the  enemy  in  the  way:  because  we  had  said  to  the  king:  The 
hand  of  our  God  is  upon  all  them  that  seek  him  in  goodness';  and  his  power 
and  strength,  and  wrath  upon  all  them  that  forsake  him.  And  we  fasted.and 
besought  our^God  for  this;  and  it  fell  out  prosperously  unto  us.  1.  Esdras. 
8—22,  23. 

Because  thou,  O  Lord,  art  my  hope:  thou  hast  made  the  Most  High  thy 
refuge.  There  shall  no  evil  come  to  thee:  nor  shall  the  scourge  come  near 
thy  dwelling.  For  he  hath  given  his  Angels  charge  over  thee;  to  keep  thee 
in  all  thy  ways.  In  their  hands  they  shall  bear  thee  up;  lest  thou  dash  thy  foot 
against  a  stone.  Thou  shalt  walk  upon  the  asp  and  the  basilisk,  and  thou 
shalt  trample  under  foot  the  lion  and  the  dragon.  Because  he  hoped  in  me, I 
will  deliver  him:  I  will  protect  him,  because  he  hath  known  my  name.  Psalm. 
90—9  to  14. 

Fear  not,  for  I  am  with  thee:  turn  not  aside,  for  I  am  thy  God:  I  have 
strengthened  thee  and  have  helped  thee;  and  the  right  hand  of  my  just  One 
hath  upheld  thee.  Behold  all  that  fight  against  thee  shall  be  confounded  and 
ashamed:  they  shall  be  as  nothing;  and  the  men  shall  perish  that  strive 
against  thee.     Isa.  41 — 10,  11, 

And  now  thus  saiththe  Lord  that  created  thee,0  Jacob,  and  formed  thee, 
O  Israel:  Fear  not,  for  I  have  redeemed  thee,  and  called  thee  by  thy  name: 
thou  art  mine.  When  thou  shalt  pass  through  the  waters  I  will  be  with  thee: 
and  the  rivers  shall  not  cover  thee:  when  thou  shalt  walk  in  the  fire,  thou 
shalt  not  be  burnt;  and  the  flames  shall  not  burn  in  thee.     Ibid.  43 — 1,  2. 

Then  Nabuchodonosor  the  king  was  astonished,  and  rose  up  in  haste,  and 


730  REGENERATION. 

said  to  his  nobles:  Did  we  not  cast  three  men  bound  into  the  midst  of  the 
fire?  They  answered  the  king,  and  said:  True,  O  king.  He  answered,  and 
said:  Behold,  I  see  four  men  loose,  and  walking  in  the  midst  of  the  fire:  and 
there  is  no  hurt  in  them,  and  the  form  of  the  fourth  is  like  the  Son  of  God. 
*  *  And  the  nobles,  and  the  magistrates,  and  the  judges,  and  the  great  men 
of  the  king  being  gathered  together,  considered  these  men,  that  the  fire  had 
no  power  on  their  bodies,  and  that  not  a  hair  of  their  head  had  been  singed, 
nor  their  garments  altered,  nor  the  smeU  of  the  fire  had  passed  on  them. 
Dan.  3—91,  93  and  94. 

Then  the  king  i-ising  very  early  in  the  morning,  went  in  haste  to  the  lions' 
den.  And  coming  near  to  the  den,  cried  with  a  lamentable  voice  to  Daniel, 
and  said  to  him:  Daniel,  servant  of  the  hvmgGod,  hath  thy  God,  whom  thou 
servest  always,  been  able,  to  deliver  thee  from  the  lions  ?  And  Daniel  answer- 
ing the  king  said:  O  king, live  for  ever.  My  God  hath  sent  liis  Angel  and  hath 
shut  up  the  mouths  of  the  lions,  and  they  have  not  hurt  me:  forasmuch  aa 
before  him  justice  hath  been  found  in  me:  yea  and  before  thee,  Oking,  I  have 
done  no  oflfence.  Then  the  king  was  exceedingly  glad  for  him:  and  he  com- 
manded that  Daniel  should  be  taken  out  of  the  den:  and  Daniel  was  taken  out 
of  the  den:  and  no  hurt  was  found  in  him,  because  he  believed  in  his  God. 
Ibid.  6— 19  to  23. 

The  Lord  knoweth  how  to  deliver  the  godly  out  of  temptation;  but  to  re- 
reserve  the  unjust  unto  the  day  of  judgment  to  be  tormented.    2.  Peter.  2—9. 

REGENERATION. 

Regeneration,  the  Work  of  God. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  that  made  and  formed  thee,  thy  helper  from  the 
womb:  Fear  not,'0  my  servant  Jacob,  and  thou  most  righteous  whom  I  have 
chosen.     Isa.  44 — 2.     See  verse  21. 

But  as  many  as  received  him,  to  them  he  gave  power  to  be  made  the  sons 
of  God,  to  them  that  believe  in  his  name;  Who  are  born,  not  of  blood,  nor  of 
the  will  of  the  flesh,  nor  of  the  will  of  man,  but  of  God.  John.  1 — 12,  13.  See 
Ephes.  1—19. 

For  we  are  his  workmanship, created  in  Christ  Jesus  in  good  works;  which 
God  hath  prepared,  that  we  should  walk  in  them.     Ephes.  2—10. 

Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who,  according 
to  his  great  mercy,  hath  regenerated  us  unto  a  lively  hope,  through  the  res- 
urrection of  Jesus  Christ  from  the  dead.     1.  Peter.  1 — 3.     See  verse  23. 

Regeneration,  also  Attributed  to  Men. 

For  if  you  have  ten  thousand  instructors  in  Christ,  yet  not  many  fathers. 
For  in  Christ  Jesus  I  have  begotten  you  through  the  gospel.     1.  Cor.  4 — 15. 

I  beseech  thee  for  my  son  Onesimus,  whom  I  have  begotten  in  my  chains. 
Philemon,  verse  10. 

Regeneration,  Necessary. 

Jesus  answered :  Amen,  amen  I  say  to  thee,  unless  a  man  be  bom  again  of 
water  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  he  cannot  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God.  John. 
3 — 5.    See  verse  3. 


REGENERATION.  731 

For  in  Christ  Jesus  neither  circumcision  availeth  any  thing,  nor  uncircum- 
cision,  but  a  new  creature.     Galat.  6 — 15. 

Who  his  ownself  bore  our  sins  in  his  body  upon  the  tree;  that  we.  being 
dead  to  sins,  should  Hve  to  justice.     1.  Peter.  2 — 24. 

Regeneration  by  Baptism. 

Jesus  answered,  and  said  to  him:  Amen,  amen  I  say  to  thee,  except  a 
man  be  born  again,  he  cannot  see  the  kingdom  of  God.     John.  3—3. 

Regeneration  is  the  Transformation  of  Carnal,  into  Spiritual,  Affections. 

For  they  who  are  according  to  the  flesh,  relish  the  tilings  that  are  of  the 
flesh:  but  they  who  are  according  to  the  spirit,  mind  the  things  which  are  of 
the  spirit.  *  *  For  if  you  live  according  to  the  flesh,  you  shall  die:  but  if 
by  the  spirit  3'^ou  mortify  the  deeds  of  the  flesh,  you  shall  live.  Rom.  8 — 5 
and  13. 

Regeneration  is  a  Change  from  Unbelief  to  Faith. 

But  as  many  received  him,  to  them  he  gave  power  to  be  made  the  sons  of 
God,  to  them  that  believe  in  his  name.     John.  1 — 12. 

For  you  are  all  the  children  of  God  by  faith,  in  Christ  Jesus.  Galat. 
3—26. 

Whosoever  belie veth  that  Jesus  is  the  Christ,  is  born  of  God.  And  every 
one  that  lovethhim  that  begot, lo veth  him  also  who  was  born  of  him.  1.  John. 
5—1. 

■  Regeneration  is  the  Renewal  of  the  Spirit  by  the  Holy  Ghost. 

And  because  you  are  sons,  God  hath  sent  the  Spirit  of  his  Son  into  your 
hearts,  crying;  Abba,  Father.     Galat.  4 — 6. 

But  when  the  goodness  and  kindness  of  our  Saviour  God  appeared:  not 
by  the  works  of  justice,  which  we  have  done,  but  according  to  his  mercy  he 
saved  us,  by  the  laver  of  regeneration,  and  renovation  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
whom  he  hath  poured  forth  upon  us  abundantly,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Saviour.     Titus.  3-4  to  6. 

Regeneration  is  the  Transformation  of  the  Human  into  the  Divine  Nature. 

In  whom  also  you  are  circumcised  with  a  circumcision  not  made  by  hand 
in  the  despoiling  of  the  body  of  the  flesh,  but  in  the  circumcision  of  Christ. 
Coloss.  2—11.     See  verse  13. 

By  whom  he  hath  given  us  very  great  and  precious  promises;  that  by 
these  you  may  be  made  partakers  of  the  divine  nature;  flying  from  the  cor- 
ruption of  that  concupiscence.    2.  Peter.  1—4. 

Sanctification  follows  Regeneration. 

Nor  the  effeminate,  nor  sodomites,  nor  thieves,  nor  the  covetous,  nor 
drunkards,  nor  railers,  nor  extortioners,  shall  possess  the  kingdom  of  God. 


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732  REJOICING. 

And  such  some  of  you  jvere:  but  you  are  washed,  but  you  are  sanctified,  but 
you  are  justified,  in  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  in  the  Spirit  of 
our  God.     1.  Cor.  6—10,  11.    See  Ephes.  5—8. 

The  Regenerated  Walk  in  Newness  of  Life. 

Know  you  not  that  all  we,  who  are  baptized  in  Christ  Jesus,  are  baptized 
in  his  death  ?  For  we  are  buried  together  with  him  by  baptism  unto  death: 
That  as  Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead  by  the  glory  of  the  Father,  so  we  also 
may  walk  in  newness  of  life.     Rom.  6 — 3,  4. 

But  now  we  ai-e  loosed  from  the  law  of  death, wherem  we  were  detained, 
80  that  we  could  serve  in  newness  of  spirit,  and  not  in  the  oldness  of  the  let- 
ter.    Ibid.  7—6. 

I  beseech  you  therefore,  brethren,  by  the  mercy  of  God,  that  you  present 
your  bodies  a  hving-  sacrifice,  holy,  pleasing  to  God,  your  reasonable  service. 
And  be  not  conformed  to  this  world:  but  reformed  in  the  newness  of  your 
mind;  that  you  may  pi-ove  what  is  the  good,  and  the  acceptable,  and  the  per- 
fect will  of  God.     Ibid.  12—1,  2. 

Purge  out  the  old  leaven,  that  you  may  be  a  new  mass,  as  you  are  un- 
leavened.    For  Christ,  our  pasch,  is  sacrificed.     1.  Cor.  5 — 7. 

•  And  Christ  died  for  all;  that  they  also,  who  hve,  may  not  now  live  to 
themselves  but  to  him,  who  died  for  them,  and  rose  again.  Wherefore  hence- 
forth we  know  no  man  according  to  the  flesh.  And  if  we  have  known  Christ 
according  ^  the  flesh;  but  now  we  know  him  so  no  longer.  If  then  any  be 
in  Christ,  a  new  creature:  old  thuigs  are  passed  away:  behold,  all  things  are 
made  new.     2.  Cor.  5—15  to  17.     See  2.  Peter.  4—1,  2. 

To  put  off,  according  to  the  former  conversation,  the  old  man,  who  is  cor- 
rupted according  to  the  desires  of  error.  And  be  ye  renewed  in  the  spirit  of 
your  mind.     Ephes.  4—22,  23.     See  Hebr.  12—1,  and  1.  Peter.  2—1,  2. 

Lie  not  one  to  another,  stripping  yourselves  of  the  old  man  with  his  deeds, 
and  putting  on  the  new,  him  who  is  renewed  unto  knowledge,  according  to 
the  image  of  him  who  created  him.     Coloss.  3 — 9,  10. 

REJOICING. 

{See  also  Joy,  Joyfulness.) 

R^'oicing  in  the  Proper  Way,  Allowable. 

And  they  sacrificed  on  that  day  great  sacrifices,  and  they  rejoiced;  for 
Ck)d  hath  made  them  joyful  with  great  joy:  their  wives  also  and  their  chil- 
dren rejoiced;  and  the  joy  of  Jerusalem  was  heard  afar  off.  2.  Esdras.  12 — 42. 

And  the  people  were  joyful  in  the  sight  of  the  sanctuaiy;  and  for  three 
months  the  joy  of  this  victory  was  celebrated  with  Judith.    Judith.  16—24. 

Thy  handmaid  hath  never  rejoiced,  since  I  was  brought  hither  unto  this 
day,  but  in  thee,  O  Lord,  the  God  of  Abraham.     Esther.  14—18. 

And  let  the  just  feast,  and  rejoice  before  God:  and  be  delighted  with 
gladness.     Psalm.  67 — 4. 

My  soul  refused  to  be  comforted:  I  remembered  God,  and  was  delighted, 
And  was  exercised:  and  my  spirit  swooned  away.     Psalm.  76 — 3,  4. 

But  the  Angel  said  to  him:  Fear  not,  Zachary,  for  thy  prayer  is  heard: 


REJOICING.  733 

and  thy  wife  Elizabeth  shall  bear  thee  a  son ;  and  thou  shalt  call  his  name 
John;  and  thou  shalt  have  joy  and  gladness;  and  many  shall  rejoice  at  his 
birth.     For  he  shall  be  great  before  the  Lord.     Luke.  1—13  to  1^. 

But  yet  rejoice  not  in  this,  that  spirits  are  subject  unto  you:  but  rejoice 
in  this,  that  your  names  are  written  in  heaven.     Ibid.  10—20. 

And  they  {the  Apostles)  indeed  went  from  the  presence  of  the  council  re- 
joicing, that  they  were  accounted  worthy  to  suffer  reproach  for  tlie  name  of 
Jesus.     Acts.  5—41. 

And  you  became  followers  of  us,  and  of  the  Lord ;  receiving  the  word  in 
much  tribulation,  with  the  joy  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     1.  Thess.  1—6. 

Always  rejoice.     Pray  without  ceasing.     Ibid.  5 — 16,  17. 

We  should  not  Rejoice  after  the  Manner  of  the  Gentiles. 

Who  are  glad  when  they  have  done  evil,  and  rejoice  in  most  wicked 
things.     Prov.  2—14.     See  3.  Kings.  1—9,  and  following  verses. 

Laughter  I  counted  error:  and  to  mirth  I  said:  Why  art  thou  vainly  de- 
ceived?   Eccles.  2 — 2. 

It  is  better  to  go  to  the  house  of  mourning, than  to  the  house  of  feasting:  for 
in  that  we  are  put  in  mind  of  the  end  of  all;  and  the  living  think eth  what  is 
to  come.  Anger  is  batter  than  laughter:  because  by  the  sadness  of  the  coun- 
tenance the  mind  of  the  offender  is  corrected.  The  heart  of  the  wise  is  where 
there  is  mourning,  and  the  heart  of  fools  where  there  is  mirth.  Ibid  7—3  to  5. 

Rejoice  not,  O  Israel:  rejoice  not  as  the  nations  do:  for  thou  hast  com- 
mitted fornication  against  thy  God:  thou  hast  loved  a  reward  upon  every 
corn-floor.     Osee.  9 — 1. 

Wo  to  you  that  sleep  upon  beds  of  ivory.and  are  wanton  on  your  couches; 
that  eat  the  lambs  out  of  the  flock,  and  the  calves  out  of  the  midst  of  the 
herd:  you  that  sing  to  the  sound  of  the  psaltery:  they  have  thought  them- 
selves to  have  instruments  of  music  like  David:  that  drink  wine  in  bo  wis,  and 
anoint  themselves  with  the  best  ointments:  and  they  are  not  concerned  for 
the  affliction  of  Joseph.     Amos.  6—4  to  6. 

And  the  Lord  God  prepared  an  ivy,  and  it  came  up  over  the  head  of  Jonas, 
to  be  a  shadow  over  his  head,  and  to  cover  him,  (for  he  was  fatigued:)  and 
Jonas  was  exceeding  glad  of  the  ivy.  But  God  prepared  a  wocm,  when  the 
morning  arose  on  the  following  day:  and  it  struck  the  ivy;  and  it  withered. 
Jonas.  4 — 6,  7. 

And  the  marriage  was  turned  into  mourning,  and  the  noise  of  their 
musical  instruments  into  lamentation.     1.  Mach.  9—41. 

Be  afflicted,  and  mourn,  and  weep:  let  your  laughter  be  turned  into 
mourning,  and  your  joy  into  sorrow.     James.  4 — 9. 

Rejoicing  in  Persecution. 

Blessed  are  they  that  suffer  persecution  for  justice  sake:  for  theirs  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven.  Blessed  are  you  when  men  shall  revile  you,  and  perse- 
cute you,  and  shall  say  all  manner  of  evil  against  you  falsely,  for,  my  sake; 
rejoice,  and  be  exceeding  glad:  because  your  reward  is  very  great  in  heaven: 
for  so  they  persecute  the  prophets,  that  were  before  you.     Matth.  5—10  to  12. 

But  I  fear  none  of  these  things:  neither  do  I  count  my  life  more  precious 
than  myself ,  so  that  I  may  consummate  my  course,  and  the  ministry  of  the  word 


734  REJOICING. 

which  I  have  received  from  the  Lord  Jesus,  to  testify  the  gospel  of  the  grace 
of  God.     Acts.  20—24.     See  5-41. 

And  not  only  so,  but  we  glory  also  in  tribulations,  knowing  that  tribula- 
tion worketh  patience;  and  patience  trial;  and  trial  hope:  and  hope  confound- 
eth  not:  because  the  charity  of  God  is  poured  out  into  our  hearts,  by  the  Holy 
Ghost  who  is  given  to  us.     Rom.  5 — 3  to  5. 

Who  now  rejoice  in  my  sufferings  for  you,  and  fill  up  those  things  that  are 
wanting  of  the  sufferings  of  Christ,  in  my  flesh  for  his  body,  which  is  the 
church.     Coloss.  1—24. 

For  you  both  had  compassion  on  those  who  were  in  chains,  and  received 
with  joy  the  plundering  of  your  goods,  knowing  that  you  have  a  better  and 
permanent  substance.     Hebr.  10 — 34. 

By  faith  Moses,  when  he  was  grown  up,  denied  himself  to  be  the  son  of 

Pharao's  daughter,  choosing  rather  to  suffer  persecution  with  the  people  of 

God,  than  to  have  the  pleasure  of  sin  for  a  time,  esteeming  the  reproach  of 

Christ  greater  riches  than  the  treasures  of  the  Egyptians:  for  he  looked  unto 

he  reward.     Ibid.  11—24  to  26. 

Rejoicing  in  the  Spirit. 

My  heart  hath  rejoiced  in  the  Lord,  and  my  horn  ig  exalted  in  my  God: 
my  mouth  is  enlarged  over  my  enemies:  because  1  have  joyed  in  thy  salva- 
tion.    1.  Kings.  2 — 1. 

And,  seeing  the  star,  they  (the  wise  men)  rejoiced  with  exceeding  great 
joy.     Matth.  2—10. 

In  that  same  hour  he  rejoiced  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  said:  I  give  thanks 
to  thee,  O  Father,  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  that  thou  hast  hid  these  things 
from  the  wise  and  prudent,  and  hast  revealed  them  to  little  ones.  Luke. 
10—21. 

Rejoicing  in  hope:  patient  in  tribulation;  instant  in  prayer.     Rom.  12 — 12. 

For  the  kingdom  of  God  is  not  meat  and  drink;  but  justice,  and  peace, 
and  joy  in  the  Holy  Ghost.     Ibid.  14—17. 

But  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is,  charity,  joy,  peace,  patience,  benignity, 
goodness,  longanimity,  mildness,  faith,  modesty,  continency,  chastity. 
Against  such,  there  is  no  law.     Galat.  5 — 22,  23. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord  always:  again,  I  say,  rejoice.  Philip.  4 — 4.  See 
1.  Tliess.  5—16,  17. 

Rejoicing  in  Salvation. 

{See  also  Beatitude.) 

In  that  day  shall  this  canticle  be  sung  in  the  land  of  Juda.     Isa.  26 — 1. 

Look  upon  Sion  the  city  of  our  solemnity:  thy  eyes  shall  see  Jerusalem,  a 
rich  habitation,  a  tabernacle  that  cannot  be  removed:  neither  shall  the  naila 
thereof  be  taken  away  for  ever;  neither  shall  any  of  the  cords  thereof  be 
broken.  Because  only  there  our  Lord  is  magnificent:  a  place  of  rivers,  very 
broad  and  spacious  streams:  no  shij)  with  oars  shall  pass  by  it;  neither  shall 
the  great  galley  pass  through  it.    Ibid.  33 — 20,  21. 

But  the  souls  of  the  just  are  in  the  hand  of  God;  and  the  torment  of  death 
shall  not  touch  them.     In  the  sight  of  the  unwise  they  seemed  to  die:  and 


RELAPSE.  735 

their  departure  was  taken  for  misery:  and  their  going  away  from  us,  for  utter 
destruction:  but  they  are  in  peace.  And  though  in  the  sight  of  men  they  suf- 
fered torments,  their  hope  is  full  of  immortality.  Afflicted  in  few  things,  in 
many  they  shall  be  well  rewarded:  because  God  hath  tried  them,  and  found 
them  worthy  of  himself.  As  gold  in  the  furnace,  he  hath  proved  them;  and 
as  a  victim  of  a  holocaust,  he  hath  received  them;  and  in  time  there  shall  be 
respect  had  to  them.  The  just  shall  shine,  and  shall  run  to  and  fro  like  sparks 
among  the  reeds.  They  shall  judge  nations,  and  rule  over  people;  and  their 
Lord  shall  reign  for  ever.  Wisdom.  3—1  to  8.  See  Matth.  13—43,  and  1.  Cor» 
6—2. 

RELAPSE. 

{See  also  Sin.) 

As  a  dog  returneth  to  his  vomit;  so  is  the  fool  that  repeateth  his  folly 
Prov.  26—11. 

How  exceeding  base  art  thou  become,  going  the  same  ways  over  again  I 
and  thou  shalt  be  ashamed  of  Egypt,  as  thou  wast  ashamed  of  Assyria.  Jerem. 
2—36. 

Afterwards  Jesus  findeth  him  in  the  temple,  and  saith  to  him:  Behold, 
thou  art  made  whole:  sin  no  more,  lest  some  worse  thing  happen  to  thee. 
John,  5 — 14. 

Go,  and  now  sin  no  more.     Ibid.  8 — 11. 

For  how  shall  we  that  are  dead  to  sin,  live  any  longer  therein  ?  Rom. 
6—2. 

Awake,  ye  just,  and  sin  not.     1.  Cor.  15 — 34. 

For  if  I  build  up  again  the  things  which  I  have  destroyed,  I  make  myself 
a  transgressor.     Galat.  2 — 18. 

For  it  is  impossible  for  those,  who  were  once  enlightened,  have  tasted  also 
the  heavenly  gift,  and  were  made  paitakers  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  have  more- 
over tasted  the  good  word  of  God,  and  the  powers  of  the  world  to  come,  and 
are  fallen  away;  to  be  renewed  again  unto  penance,  crucifying  again  to  them- 
selves the  Son  of  God,  and  making  a  mockery  of  him.  For  the  earth  that 
drinketh  in  the  rain  which  cometh  often  upon  it,  and  bringeth  forth  herbs  use- 
ful for  them  by  whom  it  is  tilled,  receiveth  blessing  from  God.  But  that  which 
bringeth  forth  thorns  and  briers,  is  rejected,  and  very  near  to  a  curse,  whose 
end  is  to  be  burnt.     Hebr.  6— 4  to  8.     See  10— 26. 

For  if  having  fled  from  the  pollutions  of  the  world  through  the  knowledge 
of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  being  again  entangled  in  them,  they 
are  overcome:  then'  latter  state  is  become  unto  them  worse  than  the  former. 
For  it  had  been  better  for  them  not  to  have  known  the  way  of  justice,  than, 
after  they  have  known  it,  to  turn  back  from  that  holy  commandment,  which 
was  delivered  to  them.  For,  that  of  the  true  proverb  hath  happened  to  them: 
The  dog  is  returned  to  his  own  vomit:  and  the  sow  that  was  washed,  to  her 
wallowing  in  the  mire.     2.  Peter.  2—20  to  22. 

Relapse  Severely  Punished. 

"Wo  to  them  that  are  faint-hearted,  who  believe  not  God:  and  therefore 
they  shall  not  be  protected  by  him.     Wo  to  them  that  have  lost  patience. 


736  RELIC. 

and  that  have  forsaken  the  right  ways,  and  have  gone  aside  into  crooked 
ways.  And  w^hat  will  they  do,  when  the  Lord  shall  begin  to  examine  ? 
Ecch.  2—15,  17. 

Moreover  if  the  just  man  shall  turn  away  from  his  justice,  and  shall 
commit  iniquity;  I  will  lay  a  stumbling-block  before  him;  he  shall  die,  be- 
cause thou  hast  not  given  him  w^arning:  he  shall  die  in  his  sin,  and  his  jus- 
tices which  he  hath  done,  shall  not  be  remembered.     Ezech.  3 — 20. 

And  when  an  unclean  spirit  is  gone  out  of  a  man,  he  walketh  through 
dry  places,  seeketh  rest,  and  findeth  none.  Then  he  saith:  I  will  return  into 
my  house  from  whence  I  came  out.  And  coming  he  findeth  it  empty,  swept, 
and  garnished.  Then  he  goeth,  and  taketh  with  him  seven  other  spirits 
more  wicked  than  himself;  and  they  enter  in  and  dwell  there:  and  the  last 
state  of  that  man  is  made  worse  than  the  first.  Matth.  12 — 43.  See  Luke. 
11 — 24,  and  following  verses. 

RELIGION. 

Christian  Religion. 

{See  Faith.) 

RELIC. 

Relics  and  Other  Holy  Things  to  be  Venerated. 

And  he  (Qod)  said  {to  Moses):  Come  not  nigh  hither,  put  off  the  shoes 
from  thy  feet:  for  the  place,  whereon  thou  standest,  is  holy  ground.  Exod. 
3 — 5.    See  Josue.  5—26. 

And  Moses  took  Joseph's  bones  with  him:  because  he  had  adjured  the 
children  of  Israel,  saying:  God  shall  visit  you,  carry  out  my  bones  from 
hence  with  you.     Exod.  13 — 19.     See  Deut.  34 — 6. 

Exalt  ye  the  Lord  our  God,  and  adore  his  foot-stool,  for  it  is  holy. 
Psalm.     98—5. 

God  Works  Miracles  by  Means  of  Relics. 

The  waters  that  came  down  from  above  stood  in  one  place,  and  swelling 
up  like  a  mountain,  were  seen  afar  off  from  the  city,  that  is  called  Adom,  to 
the  place  of  Sarthan:  but  those  that  were  beneath,  ran  down  into  the  sea  of 
the  wilderness  (which  now  is  called  the  Dead  Sea)  until  they  wholly  failed. 
And  the  people  marched  over- against  Jericho:  and  the  priests  that  carried 
the  ark  of  the  covenant  of  the  Lord,  stood  girded  upon  the  dry  ground  in  the 
midst  of  the  Jordan:  and  all  the  people  passed  over  through  the  channel  that 
was  dried  up.  Josue.  3 — 16,  17.  See  6 — 12,and  following  verses;  also  1.  Kings. 
5—9. 

And  the  ark  of  the  Lord  abode  in  the  house  of  Obededom  the  Oethite 
three  months:  and  the  Lord  blessed  Obededom,  and  all  his  household.  And 
it  was  told  king  David,  that  the  Lord  had  blessed  Obededom,  and  all  that  he 
had,  because  of  the  ark  of  God.    2.  Kings.  6—11,  12.    See  1.  Paral.  18—9,  10. 

And  he  {EUseus)  took  up  the  mantle  of  Elias,that  fell  from  him:  and  going 
back  he  stood  upon  the  bank  of  the  Jordan:  and  he  struck  the  waters  with 


REPROOF.         -  '  737 

the  mantle  of  Elias,  that  had  fallen  from  him:  apd  they  were  not  divided. 
And  he  said:  where  is  now  the  God  of  Elias  ?  And  he  struck  the  waters,  and 
they  were  divided  hither  and  thither:  and  Eliseus  passed  over.  4.  Kings. 
5-13,  14. 
^T^  And  Eliseus  died:  and  they  buried  him.  And  the  rovers  from  Moab 
came  into  the  land  the  same  year.  And  some  that  were  burying  a  man,  saw 
the  rovers,  and  cast  the  body  into  the  sepulchre  of  Eliseus.  And  when  it  had 
touched  the  bones  of  Eliseus,  the  man  came  to  life  and  stood  upon  his  feet. 
Ibid.  13—21. 

EUas  was  indeed  covered  with  the  whirlwind,  and  his  spirit  was  filled 
up  in  Eliseus:  in  his  days  he  feared  not  the  prince,  and  no  man  was  more 
powerful  than  he.  No  word  could  overcome  him,  and  after  death  his  body 
prophesied.  In  his  life  he  did  great  wonders,  and  in  death  he  wrought  mir- 
acles.    Ecch.  48—13  to  15. 

And  behold,  a  woman,  who  was  troubled  with  an  issue  of  blood  twelve 
years,  came  behind  him,  and  touched  the  hem  of  his  garment.  For  she  said, 
within  herself:  If  I  shall  but  touch  his  garment,  I  §,hall  be  healed.  Matth. 
9 — 20,  21.     See  Mark.  5—25,  and  following  verses. 

And  when  the  men  of  that  place  had  knowledge  of  him,  they  sent  out 
into  all  that  country,  and  brought  to  him  all  that  were  diseased.  And  they 
besought  him  that  they  might  touch  but  the  hem  of  his  garment.  And  as 
many  as  touched,  were  made  whole.    Matth.  14—36.     See  Mark.  6—56. 

And  there  was  a  certain  woman  having  an  issue  of  blood  twelve  years, 
who  liad  bestowed  all  her  substance  on  physicians,  and  could  not  be  healed 
by  any:  she  came  behind  him,  and  touched  the  hem  of  his  garment;  and  im- 
mediately her  issue  of  blood  stopped.     Luke.  8—43,  44. 

And  the  multitude  of  men  and  women  that  believed  in  the  Lord  was 
more  increased,  insomuch  that  they  brought  out  the  sick  into  the  streets,  and 
laid  tliem  on  beds  and  couches,  that  when  Peter  came;  his  shadow  at  the  least 
might  overshadow  any  of  them,  and  they  might  be  delivered  from  their  in- 
firmities.    Acts.  5 — 14,  15. 

And  God  wrought  special  miracles  by  the  hand  of  Paul.  So  that  even 
there  were  brought  from  his  body  to  the  sick,  handkerchiefs  and  aprons,  and 
the  diseases  departed  from  them,  and  the  wicked  spirits  were  out  of  them. 
Ibid.     19—11,  12. 

REMISSION. 

Remission  of  Sin. 
{See  Sill,  and  Absolution.) 

REPENTANCE. 

(See  Conversion,  Contrition,  and  Penance.) 

REPROOF. 

{See  Correction,  and  Rebuke.) 


738  REPUTATION. 

Good  Reputation  Better  than  Riches. 

And  the  Lord  was  with  Josue:  and  his  name  was  noised  throughout  all 
the  land.    Josue.  6  —27. 

And  she  {the  queen  of  Saba)  said  to  the  king:  The  report  is  true,  which  I 
heard  in  my  own  country,  concerning  thy  words,  and  concerning  thy  wis- 
dom. And  I  did  not  beheve  ihem  that  told  me,  till  I  came  myself,  and  saw 
with  my  own  eyes,  and  have  found  that  the  half  hath  not  been  told  me:  thy 
wisdom,  and  thy  works,  exceed  the  fame  which  I  heard.  Blessed  are  thy 
men,  and  blessed  are  thy  servants,  who  stand  before  thee  always,  and  heax 
thy  wisdom.     3.  Kings.  10—6  to  8. 

And  she  (Judith)  was  greatly  renowned  among  all,  because  she  feared  the 
Lord  very  much;  neither  was  there  any  one  that  spoke  an  ill  word  of  her. 
Judith.  8—8. 

A  good  name  is  better  than  great  riches:  and  good  favour  is  above  silver 
and  gold.     Prov.  22 — 1. 

A  good  name  is  bette^f  than  precious  ointments;  and  tho  day  of  death  than 
the  day  of  one's  birth,     Eccles.  7 — 2, 

Take  care  of  a  good  name;  for  this  shall  continue  with  thee,  more  than  a 
thousand  treasures  precious  and  great.     Eccli.  41—15. 

For  the  rest,  brethren,  whatsoever  things  are  true,  whatsoever  tilings  are 
modest,  whatsoever  things  are  just,  whatsoever  things  ai"e  holy,  whatsoever 
things  are  amiable,  what  soever  things  are  of  good  repute,  if  there  be  any  vir- 
tue, if  there  be  any  praise  of  discipline,  think  on  these  things.     Philip.  4 — 8. 

Moreover  he  (a  bishop)  must  have  a  good  testimony  from  them  who  are 
without;  lest  he  fall  into  reproach,  and  into  the  snare  of  the  devil.  1.  Tim. 
3—7. 

Good  Reputation  to  be  Scrupulously  Ghiarded. 

In  all  thy  works  keep  the  pre-eminence.  Let  no  stain  sully  thy  glory. 
Eccli.  33—23,  24. 

Take  care  of  a  good  name;  for  this  shall  continue  with  thee,  more  than  a 
thousand  treasures  precious  and  great.  A  good  life  hath  its  number  of  days: 
but  a  good  name  shall  continue  for  ever.     Ibid.  41 — 15, 16. 

Bad  Reputation. 

And  he  (HeZi)said  to  them  (his  sons):  Why  do  ye  these  kind  of  things, 
which  I  hear,  very  wicked  things,  from  all  the  people?  Do  not  so,  my  sons: 
for  it  is  no  good  report  that  I  hear,  that  you  make  the  people  of  the  Lord  to, 
transgress.     1.  Kings.  2—23,  24.     See  Eccli.  33—24. 

RESIGNATION. 

Resignation  to  the  Divine  Will. 

So  Samuel  told  him  (Helt)  all  the  words,  and  did  not  hide  them  from  him. 
A  nd  he  answered :  It  is  the  Lord :  let  him  do  what  is  good  in  his  sight.  1.  Kings. 
3—18.     See  Gen.  45—5,  8,  and  50  —19,  20. 

And  the  king  said  toSadoc:  Carry  back  the  ark  of  God  into  the  city:  if  I 


RESIGNATION.  .  739 

shall  find  grace  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord,  he  will  bring  me  again,  and  he  will 
show  me  it,  and  his  tabernacle.  But  if  he  shall  say  to  me:  Thou  pleasest  me 
not:  I  am  ready,  let  him  do  that  which  is  good  before  him.  2.  Kings.  15 — 25, 
36. 

For  as  the  kings  insulted  over  holy  Job,  so  his  relations  and  kinsmen 
mocked  at  his  life,  saying:  Where  is  thy  hope,  for  which  thou  gavest  alms, 
and  buriedest  the  dead  V  But  Tobias  rebuked  them,  saying:  Speak  not  so:  for 
we  are  the  children  of  saints,  and  look  for  that  life  which  God  will  give  to 
those  that  never  change  their  faith  from  liim.     Tob.  2 — 15  to  18. 

Then  Tobias  sighed,  and  began  to  pray  with  tears,  saying:  Thou  art  just- 
O  Lord;  and  all  thy  judgments  are  just,  and  all  thy  ways  mercy,  and  truth, 
and  judgment:  and  now,  O  Lord,  think  of  me,  and  take  not  revenge  of  my 
sins;  neither  remember  my  offences,  nor  those  of  my  parents.  For  we  have 
not  obeyed  thy  commandments:  therefore  are  we  delivered  to  spoil  and  to 
captivity,  and  death,  and  are  made  a  fable,  and  a  reproach  to  all  nations, 
amongst  which  thou  hast  scattered  us.  And  now,  O  Lord,  great  are  thy  judg- 
ments, because  we  have  not  done  according  to  thy  precepts,  and  have  not 
walked  sincerely  before  thee:  and  now,  O  Lord,  do  with  me  according  to  thy 
will.     Ibid.  3—1  to  6. 

Then  Job  rose  up,  and  rent  his  garments,  and  having  shaven  his  head,fell 
down  upon  the  ground,  and  worshipped.  And  said:  Naked  came  I  out  of  my 
mother's  womb,  and  naked  shall  I  return  thither:  the  Lord  gave,  and  the  Lord 
hath  taken  away:  as  it  hath  pleased  the  Lord,  so  it  is  done:  blessed  be  the 
name  of  the  Lord.  In  all  these  things  Job  sinned  not  by  his  lips  nor  spoke  lie 
any  foolish  thing  against  God.     Job.  1—20  to  22. 

And  Judas  said:  Gird  yourselves,  and  be  valiant  men,  and  be  ready 
against  the  morning,  that  you  may  fight  with  these  nations  that  are  assem- 
bled against  us  to  destroy  us  and  our  sanctuary.  For  it  is  better  for  us  to  die 
in  battle,  than  to  see  the  evils  of  our  nation,  and  of  the  holies:  nevertheless, 
as  it  shall  be  the  will  o/ God  in  heaven,  so  be  it  done.  1.  Mach.  3 — 58  to  60. 
May  God  be  gracious  to  you,  and  remember  his  covenant  that  he  made 
with  Abraham,  and  Isaac,  and  Jacob,  his  faithful  servants:  and  give  you  all 
a"  heart  to  worship  him.  and  to  do  his  will  with  a  great  heart,  and  a  willing 
mind.     2.  Mach.  1-  2,  3. 

Father,  if  thou  wilt,  remove  this  chalice  from  me;  nevertheless,  not  my 
will,  but  thine  be  done.     Luke.  22-42.     See  Matth.  26—39,  and  Mark.  14-36. 
Jesus  said  to  them  {the  disciples):  My  food  is  to  do  the  will  of  him  that 
sent  me,  that  I  may  perfect  his  work.     John.  4 — 34. 

And  when  he  (God)  had  removed  him  (Saul),  he  raised  them  up  David  to 
be  king:  to  whom  giving  testimony,  he  said:  I  have  found  David  the  son  of 
Jesse,  a  man  according  to  my  own  heart,  who  shall  do  all  my  wills.  Acts. 
13—22.     See  1.  Kings.  13—14. 

Therefore,  coming  into  the  world,  he  saith:  Sacrifice  and  oblation  thou 
wouldst  not:  but  a  body  thou  hast  fitted  to  me:  holocausts  for  sin  did  not 
please  thee.  Then  said  I:  Behold,  I  come:  in  the  head  of  the  book  it  is  writ- 
ten of  me,  that  I  should  do  thy  will,  O  God.  In  saying  before:  Sacrifices, 
'  and  oblations,  and  holocausts  for  sin,  thou  wouldst  not,  neither  are  they 
pleasing  to  thee,  which  are  offered  according  to  the  law,  then  said  I:  Behold, 
I  come  to  do  thy  will,  O  God.     Hebr.  10-5  to  9.     See  Psalm.  39—8,  9. 


740  .  RESPECT. 

Human  Respect. 

Aaron,  out  of  mere  human  respect,  yielded  to  the  cries  of  the  people,  when 
they  clamored  for  idols.     Exod.  32 — l,and  following  verses. 

David  continued  dancing  about  the  Ark,  aWwugh  ridiculed  by  Michol,  his 
vnfe.    2.  Kings.  6—16.     See  1.  Paral.  15—29. 

Solomon,  in  order  to  please  his  idolatrous  wives  and  concubines,  erected 
temples  and  statues  to  their  idols,  and  even  offered  incense  to  idols  himself. 
3.  Kings.   11 — 4,and  following  verses. 

Moreover  when  all  went  to  the  golden  calves  wliich  Jeroboam  king  of 
Israel  had  made,  he  (Tobias)  alone  fled  the  company  of  all,  and  went  to  Jeru- 
salem to  the  temple  of  the  Lord, and  there  adored  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  of- 
fering faithfully  all  his  first-fruits  and  his  tithes.     Tob.  1 — 5,  6. 

Then  the  princes,  and  tlie  governors  craftily  suggested  to  the  king,  and 
spoke  thus  unto  him:  Kmg  Darius,  live  for  ever:  all  the  princes  of  the  king- 
dom, the  magistrates,  and  governors,  the  senators  and  judges  have  consulted 
together,  that  an  imperial  decree,  and  an  edict  be  published:  that  whosoever 
shall  ask  any  petition  of  any  God,  or  man,  for  thirtj'  days,  but  of  thee,  O 
king, shall  be  cast  into  the  den  of  the  lions.  *  *  Now  when  Daniel  knew  this 
that  is  to  say,  that  the  law  was  made,  he  went  into  his  house:  and  opening 
the  windows  in  his  upper  chamber  towards  Jerusalem,  he  knelt  down  three 
times  a  day,  and  adored,  and  gave  thanks  before  his  God,  as  he  had  been  ac- 
customed to  do  before.     Dan.  6—6,  7  and  10. 

And  when  the  daughter  of  the  same  Herodias  had  come  in,  and  had 
danced,  and  pleased  Herod,  and  them  that  were  at  table  wath  him,  the  king 
said  to  the  damsel:  Ask  of  me  what  thou  wilt;  and  I  will  give  it  thee.  And 
he  swore  to  her:  Whatsoever  thou  shalt  a'sk  I  will  give  thee,  though  it  be  the 
half  of  my  kingdom.  And  when  she  was  gone  out,  she  said  to  her  mother: 
What  shaU  I  ask  ?  But  she  said:  The  head  of  John  the  Baptist.  And  she  came 
in  immediately  with  haste  to  the  king;  and  asked,  saying:  I  will  that  forth- 
with thou  give  me  in  a  dish  the  head  of  John  the  Baptist.  And  the  king  was 
struck  sad:  yet  because  of  his  oath,  and  because  of  them  that  were  with  him 
at  table,  he  would  not  displease  her:  but  sending  an  executioner,  he  com- 
manded that  his  head  should  be  brought  in  a  dish  And  he  beheaded  him  in 
the  prison.     Mark.  6— 22  to  27.     See  Matth.  14—9. 

And  there  was  much  murmuring  among  the  multitude  concerning  him. 
For  some  said:  He  is  a  good  man.  And  others  said:  No;  but  heseduceth  the 
people.  Yet  no  man  spoke  openly  of  him,  for  fear  of  the  Jews.  John. 
7-12,  13. 

His  parents  answered  them,  and  said:  We  know  that  this  is  our  son,  and 
that  he  was  born  blind:  but  how  he  now  seeth,  we  know  not:  or  who  hath 
opened  his  eyes,  we  know  not:  ask  himself:  he  is  of  age;  let  him  speak  for 
himself.  These  things  his  parents  said,  because  they  feared  the  Jews:  for 
the  Jews  had  already  agreed  among  themselves,  that  if  any  man  should  con- 
fess him  to  be  Christ,  he  should  be  put  out  of  the  synagogue.  Therefore  did 
his  parents  say:  He  is  of  age;  ask  himself.     Ibid.  9 — 20  to  23. 

The  chief  priests,  therefore,  and  the  Pharisees  gathered  a  council,  and 
said:  What  do  we,  for  this  man  doeth  many  miracles?  If  we  let  him  alone  so, 
all  men  will  believe  in  him:  and  the  Romans  will  come,  and  take  away  our 
place  and  nation.    Ibid.  11— 47,  48.    See  19— 12. 


RESPECT.  741 

Peter  then  answering, and  the  apostles,  said:  We  ought  to  obey  God  rath- 
er than  men.    Acts.  5 — 29.     See  4 — 19,  20. 

And  at  the  same  time  Herod  the  king  stretched  forth  his  hands  to  afflict 
some  of  the  church.  And  he  killed  James  the  brother  of  John  with  the 
sword.  And  seeing  that  it  pleased  the  Jews,  he  proceeded  further  to  take  Pe- 
ter also.  Ibid.  12—1  tc  3. 

But  when  two  years  were  ended,  Felix  had  for  successor  Portius  Festus. 
And  being  willing  to  gratify  the  Jews,  he  left  Paul  a  prisoner.     Ibid.  24 — 27. 

Respect  of  Persons. 

Thou  shalt  not  do  that  which  is  unjust,  nor  judge  unjustly.  Respect  not 
the  person  of  the  poor,  nor  honour  the  countenance  of  the  mighty.  But  judge 
thy  neighbour  according  to  justice.     Levit.  19 — 15. 

And  I  commanded  them,  saying:  Hear  them,  and  judge  that  which  is 
just;  whether  he  be  one  of  your  country,  or  a  stranger.  There  shall  be  no 
difference  of  persons:  you  shall  hear  the  little  as  well  as  the  great:  neither 
shall  you  respect  any  man's  person,  because  it  is  the  judgment  of  God.  Deut. 
1—16,  17. 

The  Lord  your  God  he  is  the  God  of  gods,  and  the  Lord  of  lords,  a  great 
God  and  mighty,  and  terrible  who  accepteth  no  person,  nor  taketh  bribes. 
Ibid.  10—17.    See  16— 19. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Samuel:  Look  not  on  'his  countenance,  nor  on  the 
height  of  his  stature;  because  I  have  rejected  him;  nor  do  I  judge  according 
to  the  look  of  man:  for  man  seeth  those  things  that  appear,  but  the  Lord  be- 
hold eth  the  heart.     1.  Kings.  16—7. 

Let  the  fear  of  the  Lord  be  with  you,  and  do  all  things  with  diligence: 
for  there  is  no  iniquity  with  the  Lord  our  God,  nor  respect  of  persons,  nor  de- 
sire of  gifts.     2.  Paral.  19—7. 

Who  accepteth  not  the  persons  of  princes;  nor  hath  regarded  the  tyrant, 
when  he  contended  against  the  poor  man:  for  all  are  the  work  of  his  hands. 
Job.  34—19. 

It  is  not  good  to  accept  the  person  of  the  wicked,  to  decline  from  the 
truth  of  judgment.     Prov.  18 — 5. 

These  things  also  to  the  wise:  It  is  not  good  to  have  respect  to  persons 
in  judgment.     Ibid.  24—23. 

He  that  hath  respect  to  a  person  in  judgment,  doth  not  well:  such  a  man 
even  for  a  morsel  of  bread,  forsaketh  the  truth.     Ibid.  28 — 21. 

For  God  will  not  accept  any  man's  person;  neither  will  he  stand  in  awe 
of  any  man's  greatness:  for  he  made  the  little  and  the  great;  and  he  hath 
equally  care  of  all.     Wisdom.  6 — 8. 

There  is  that  will  destroy  his  own  soul  through  shamefacedness:  and  by 
occasion  of  an  unwise  person  he  will  destroy  it:  and  by  respect  of  person  he 
will  destroy  himself.     Eccli.  20 — 24. 

Look  not  upon  an  unjust  sacrifice;  for  the  Lord  is  judge:  and  there  is  not 
with  him  respect  of  person.  The  Lord  will  not  accept  any  person  against  a 
poor  man:  and  he  will  hear  the  prayer  of  him  that  is  wronged.  Ibid.  35 — 15, 
-16.     See  42-1;  also  Isa.  11— 3. 

Therefore  have  I  also  made  you  contemptible,  and  base  before  all  people, 
as  you  have  not  kept  my  ways,  and  have  accepted  persons  in  the  law.  Have 
we  not  all  one  father?  hath  not  one  God  created  us?  why  then  doth  every 

47 


742  REST. 

one  of  us  despise  his  brother,  violating  the  covenant  of  our  fathers  ?  Malach* 
2—9,  10. 

Then  the  Pharisees  going  away,  consulted  among  themselves  how  to  en- 
snare bim  in  his  speech.  And  they  send  to  him  their  disciples  with  the  Herod- 
ians,  saying:  Master,  we  know  that  thou  art  a  true  speaker,  and  teachest  the 
way  of  God  in  truth :  neither  carest  thou  for  any  man:  for  thou  dost  not  regard 
the  person  of  men.     Matth.  22—15,  16.     See  Mark.   12—14,  and  Luke.  20-21. 

Then  Peter  opening  his  mouth,  said:  In  truth  I  perceive  that  God  is  no 
respecter  of  persons :  but  in  every  nation  he  that  f eareth  him,  and  worketh 
justice,  is  acceptable  to  him.     Acts.  10—34,  35. 

For  there  is  no  respect  of  persons  with  God.     Rom.  2 — 11. 

God  accepteth  not  the  person  of  man,  for  to  me  they  that  seemed  to  be 
something,  added  nothing.     Galat.  2—6.     See  Ephes.  6—  9. 

For  he  that  doeth  an  injury  shall  receive  for  that  which  he  hath  done  un- 
justly; and  there  is  no  respect  of  persons  with  God.     Coloss.  3 — 25. 

My  brethren,  have  not  the  faith  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  of  glory  with 
respect  of  person.  *  *  But  if  you  have  respect  of  persons,  you  commit  sin, 
being  reproved  by  the  law  as  transgressors.    James.  2—1  and  9. 

REST. 

Resting  from  Sin. 

Eaiowing  this,  that  our  old  man  is  crucified  with  him,  that  the  body  of 
sin  may  be  destroyed,  and  that  we  may  serve  sin  no  longer.  For  he  that  is 
dead,  is  justified  from  sin.  Now  if  we  be  dead  with  Christ,  we  believe  that 
we  shall  live  also  together  with  Christ:  knowing  that  Christ  rising  again  from 
the  dead,  dieth  now  no  more,  death  shall  no  more  have  dominion  over  him. 
For  in  that  he  died  to  sin,  he  died  once:  bat  in  that  he  liveth,  he  liveth  unto 
God.  So  do  you  also  reckon  yourselves  to  be  dead  indeed  to  sin,  but  alive  to 
God  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.  Let  not  sin  therefore  reign  in  your  mortal 
body,  so  as  to  obey  the  lusts  thereof.  Neither  yield  ye  your  members  as  in- 
struments of  iniquity  unto  sin:  but  present  yourselves  to  God  as  those  that  are 
alive  from  the  dead:  and  your  members  as  instruments  of  justice  unto  God. 
For  sin  shall  not  have  dominion  over  you:  for  you  are  not  under  the  law,  but 
under  grace.  What  then  ?  Shall  we  sin,  because  we  are  not  under  the  law, 
but  under  grace?  God  forbid.  Know  you  not,  that  to  whom  you  yield  your- 
selves servants  to  obey,  his  servants  you  are  whom  you  obey,  whether  it  be 
of  sin,  tinto  death,  or  of  obedience,  unto  justice.  But  thanks  be  to  God,  that 
you  were  the  servants  of  sin,  but  have  obeyed  from  the  heart,  unto  that  form 
of  doctrine,  into  which  you  have  been  delivered.  Being  then  made  free  from 
sin,  you  are  become  the  servants  of  justice.     Rom.  6 — 6  to  18. 

But  if,  while  we  seek  to  be  justified  in  Christ,  we  ourselves  also  are  found 
sinners;  is  Christ  then  the  minister  of  sin  ?  God  forbid.  For  if  I  build  up  again 
the  things  which  I  have  de^royed,  I  make  myself  a  transgressor.  For  I, 
through  the  law,  am  dead  to  the  law,  that  I  may  live  to  God;  with  Christ  I 
am  nailed  to  the  cross.     Galat.  2— 17  to  19. 

Beat  of  the  People  of  Ood. 

There  remaineth,  therefore,  a  rest  for  the  people  of  God.    For  he  who  is 


RESURRECTION.  743 

entered  into  his  rest,  lie  also  hath  rested  from  his  own  works,  as  God  from 
his.  Let  us  hasten,  therefore,  to  enter  into  that  rest;  lest  any  man  fall  into 
the  same  example  of  incredulity.     Hebr.  4 — 9,  10. 

The  Just  Attain  to  Certain  Rest  and  Peace. 

But  the  souls  of  the  just  are  in  the  hand  of  God;  and  the  torment  of  death 
shall  not  touch  them.  In  the  sight  of  the  unwise  they  seemed  to  die:  and 
their  departure  was  taken  for  misery:  and  their  going  away  from  us,  for 
utter  destruction:  but  they  are  in  peace.  And  though  in  the  sight  of  men 
they  suffered  torments,  their  hope  is  full  of  immortality.  Afflicted  in  few 
things,  in  many  they  shall  be  well  rewarded:  because  God  hath  tried  them, 
and  found  them  worthy  of  himself.  As  gold  in  the  furnace,  he  hath  pi'oved 
them;  and  as  a  victim  of  a  holocaust,  he  hath  received  them;  and  in  time 
there  shall  be  respect  had  to  them.  The  just  shall  shine,  and  shall  run  to  and 
fro  like  sparks  among  the  reeds.  They  shall  judge  nations,  and  rule  over 
people;  and  their  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever.  They  that  trust  in  him,  shall  un- 
derstand the  truth:  and  they  that  are  faithful  in  love  shall  rest  in  him:  for 
grace  and  peace  is  to  his  elect.     Wisdom.  3—  1  to  9. 

O  how  beautiful  is  the  chaste  generation  with  glory!  for  the  memory 
thereof  is  immortal:  because  it  is  known  both  with  God  and  with  men.  Ibid. 
4—1. 

Let  peace  come,  let  him  rest  in  his  bed  that  hath  walked  in  his  upright- 
ness.    Isa.  57—2.     See  32—17,  18. 

And  it  came  to  pass  that  the  beggar  died,  and  he  was  carried  by  the  Angels 
into  Abraham's  bosom.  And  the  rich  man  also  died:  and  he  was  buried  in 
hell.     Luke.  16—22. 

And  I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying  to  me:  Write:  Blessed  are  the 
dead,  who  die  in  the  Lord.  From  henceforth  now,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they 
may  rest  from  their  labours:  for  their  works  follow  them.     Apocal.  14 — 13. 

Rest  for  the  Soul. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Stand  ye  on  the  ways,  and  see,  and  ask  for  the  old 
paths,  which  is  the  good  way,  and  wulkye  in  it:  and  you  shall  find  refresh- 
ment for  your  souls.    Jerem.  6 — 16. 

Come  to  me,  all  you  that  labour,  and  are  heavy  laden,  and  I  will  refresh 
you.  Take  up  my  yoke  upon  you,  and  learn  of  me,  because  I  am  meek  and 
humble  of  heart:  and  you  shall  find  rest  to  your  souls.  For  my  yokels  sweet, 
and  my  burden  light.     Matth.  11—28  to  30. 

RESURRECTION. 

The  General  Resurrection. 

For  I  know  that  my  Redeemer  liveth;  and  in  the  last  day  I  shall  rise  out 
of  the  earth:  and  I  shall  be  clothed  again  with  my  skin,  and  in  my  flesh  I 
shall  see  my  God;  whom  I  myself  shall  see,  and  my  eyes  shall  behold,  and  not 
another:  this  my  hope  is  laid  up  in  my  bosom.     Job.  19—25  to  27. 

Thy  dead  men  shall  live;  my  slain  shall  rise  again:  awake  and  give  praise, 
ye  that  dwell  in  the  dust.     Isa.  26 — 19. 


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744  RESURRECTION. 

You  shall  see,  and  your  heart  shall  rejoice,  and  your  bones  shall  flourish 
like  an  herb;  and  the  hand  of  the  Lord  shall  be  known  to  his  servants:  and  he 
shall  be  angry  with  his  enemies.  For  behold,  the  Lord  will  come  with  fire, 
and  his  chariots  are  like  a  whirlwind,  to  render  his  wrath  in  indignation, and 
his  rebuke  with  flames  of  fire.     Ibid.  66—14,  15. 

The  hand  of  the  Lord  was  upon  me,  and  brought  me  forth  in  the  spirit  of 
the  Lord:  and  set  me  down  in  the  midst  of  a  plain  that  was  full  of  bones. 
And  he  led  me  about  through  them  on  every  side:  now  they  were  very  many 
upon  the  face  of  the  plain,  and  they  were  exceeding  dry.  And  he  said  to  me: 
Son  of  man,  dost  thou  think  these  bones  shall  live?  And  I  answered:  O  Lord 
God, thou  knowest.  And  he  said  to  me:  Prophesy  concerning  these  bones;  and 
say  to  them:  Ye  dry  bones,  hear  the  word  of  the  Lord.  Thus  saith  the  Lord 
God  to  these  bones:  Behold,  I  will  send  spirit  into  you,  and  you  shall  live. 
And  I  will  lay  sinews  upon  you,  and  will  cause  flesh  to  grow  over  you,  and 
wall  cover  you  with  skin:  and  I  will  give  you  spirit,  and  you  shall  live,  and 
you  shall  know  that  I  am  the  Lord.  And  I  prophesied  as  he  had  commanded 
me:  and  as  I  prophesied  there  was  a  noise,  and  behold,  a  commotion:  and  the 
bones  came  together,  each  one  to  its  joint.  And  I  saw,  and  behold,  the  sin- 
ews and  the  flesh  came  up  upon  them:  and  the  skin  was  stretched  out  over 
them;  but  there  was  no  spirit  in  them.  And  he  said  to  me:  Prophesy  to  the 
spirit,  prophesy,  O  son  of  man,  and  say  to  the  spirit:  Thus  saith  the  Lord 
Grod:  Come,  spirit,  from  the  four  winds,  and  blow  upon  these  slain,  and  let 
them  Uve  again.  And  I  prophesied  as  he  had  commanded  me:  and  the  spirit 
came  into  them,  and  they  lived:  and  they  stood  up  upon  their  feet,  an  exceed- 
ing great  army.     Ezech.  37 — 1  to  10. 

And  many  of  those  that  sleep  in  the  dust  of  the  earth,  shall  awake:  some 
unto  Ufe  everlasting,  and  others  unto  reproach,  to  see  it  always.  Dan.  12 — 3. 

For  in  the  resurrection  they  shall  neither  marry, nor  be  given  in  marriage; 
but  shall  be  as  the  Angels  of  God  in  heaven.  But  as  touching  the  resurrection 
of  the  dead,  have  you  not  read  that  which  was  spoken  by  God, saying  to  you: 
I  am  the  God  of  Abraham,  and  the  God  of  Isaac,  and  the  God  of  Jacob  ?  He 
is  not  the  God  of  the  dead,  but  of  the  living,  Matth.  22—30  to  32.  See  Mark. 
12—25,  26,  and  Luke.  20—35,  and  following  verses. 

Wonder  not  at  this;  for  the  hour  cometh,  wherein  all  that  are  in  the  graves 
shall  hear  the  voice  of  the  Son  of  God.  And  they  that  have  done  good,  shaU. 
come  forth  unto  the  resurrection  of  life;  but  they  that  have  done  evil,  unto 
the  resurrection  of  judgment.     John.  5—28,  29.     See  Luke.  14 — 14. 

And  this  is  the  will  of  my  Father  who  sent  me:  that  every  one  who  seetb 
the  Son,  and  beUeveth  in  him,  may  have  everlasting  life;  and  I  will  raise  him 
up  at  the  last  day.     John.  6—  40.     See  verses  44  and  55. 

Jesus  saith  to  her  (Martha):  Thy  brother  shall  rise  again.  Martha  saith 
to  him:  I  know  that  he  shall  rise  again  in  the  resurrection  at  the  last  day. 
Ibid.  11—23,  24.     See  vei-se  25. 

Having  hope  in  God,  which  these  also  themselves  look  for,  that  there 
shall  be  a  resurrection  of  the  just  and  unjust.  Acts.  24—15.  See  verse  21; 
also  17—32. 

Now  if  Christ  be  preached  that  he  arose  again  from  the  dead,  how  do 
some  among  you  say,  that  there  is  no  resurrection  of  the  dead  ?  But  if  there 
be  no  resurrection  of  the  dead,  then  Christ  is  not  risen  again.  1.  Cor.  15—12, 
13.    See  whole  Chapter. 


RESURRECTION.  745 

If  by  any  means  I  may  attain  to  the  resurrection,whichisfrom  the  dead. 
PhiUp.  3—11. 

For  this  we  say  unto  you  in  the  word  of  the  Lord,  that  we  who  are  ahve, 
who  remain  unto  the  coming  of  the  Lord,  shall  not  prevent  them,  who  have 
slept.  For  the  Lord  himself  shall  come  down  from  heaven  with  command- 
ment, and  with  the  voice  of  the  archangel,  and  with  the  trumpet  of  God:  and 
the  dead,  who  are  in  Christ,  shall  rise  first.  Then  we  who  are  alive,  who  are 
left,  shall  be  caught  up  together  with  them  in  the  clouds,  to  meet  Christ  in 
the  air,  and  so  shall  we  be  always  with  the  Lord.  1.  Thess.  4 — 14,  and  follow- 
ing verses.     See  Apocal.  20 — 6  and  13.  , 

Examples  of  Particular  Resurrection. 

The  taking  of  Enoch  and  Elias  up  to  heaven  is  a  certain  proof  of  resur- 
rection. See  Gen.  5—24;  Ecch.  44—16;  Hebr.  11—5;  4.  Kings.  2—11;  EccU. 
48—13,  and  1.  Mach.  2—58. 

The  son  of  the  widow  of  Sarephta  ivas  restored  to  life  by  Elias.  3.  Kings. 
17-22. 

Thus,  too,  Eliseus  raised  a  child  from  the  dead.  4.  Kings.  4 — 33  and  fol- 
lowing verses. 

And  Eliseus  died:  and  they  buried  him.  And  the  rovers  from  Moab  came 
into  the  land  the  same  year.  And  some  that  were  burying  a  man,  saw  the 
rovers,  and  cast  the  body  into  the  sepulchre  of  Eliseus.  And  when  it  had 
touched  the  bones  of  Eliseus,  the  man  came  to  life,  and  stood  upon  his  feet. 
Ibid.  13—20,  21.     See  Ezech.  37—1  to  10. 

And  when  Jesus  came  into  the  house  of  the  ruler,  and  saw  the  minstrels 
and  the  crowd  making  a  rout,  he  said:  Give  place:  for  the  girl  is  not  dead,but 
sleepeth.  And  they  laughed  at  him.  And  when  the  crowd  was  turned  out, 
he  went  in,  and  took  her  by  the  hand:  and  the  girl  arose.  Matth.  9 — 23  to  25. 
See  Mark.  5-41,  42,  and  Luke.  8—54,  55. 

When  he  had  said  these  things, he  cried  with  a  loud  voice:  Lazarus,  come 
forth.  And  presently  he  that  had  been  dead  came  forth, bound  feet  and  hands 
with  winding-bands,  and  his  face  was  bound  about  with  a  napkin.  Jesus  said 
to  them:  Loose  him,  and  let  him  go.  John.  11 — 43,  44.  See  Matth.  27 — 52, 
and  Luke.  7 — 14,  15. 

And  having  put  them  all  out,  Peter  kneeling  down,  prayed:  and  turning 
to  the  body,  he  said:  Tabitha,  arise.  And  she  opened  her  eyes;  and  having 
seen  Peter,  sat  up.  And  giving  her  his  hand,  he  raised  her  up.  And  when 
he  had  called  the  saints  and  the  widows,  he  presented  her  alive.  Acts.  9 — 40, 
41.     See  20—10. 

Resurrection  of  Christ. 

(See  Christ.) 
Resurrection  of  the  Dead. 

Who  will  grant  me  this,  that  thou  mayst  protect  me  in  hell,  and  hide  me 
till  thy  wrath  pass,  and  appoint  me  a  time  when  thou  wilt  remember  me. 
Job.  14—13. 

And  I  shall  be  clothed  again  with  my  skin,  and  in  my  flesh  I  shall  see  my 
God.     Ibid.  19—26. 


746  RESURRECTION. 

Because  the  wicked  man  is  reserved  to  the  day  of  destruction,  and  he 
shall  be  brought  to  the  day  of  wrath.     Ibid.  21—30. 

Thy  dead  men  shall  live;  my  slain  shall  rise  again:  awake  and  give 
praise,  ye  that  dwell  in  the  dust;  for  tliy  dew  is  the  dew  of  the  light;  and  the 
land  of  the  giants  thou  shalt  pull  down  into  ruin.  Isa.  26—19.  See  66—14, 
and  Dan.  12—3,  12. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  to  the  fish:  and  it  vomited  out  Jonas  mpon  the  dry 
land.    Jonas.  2 — 11.     See  Sophon.  3 — 8,  and  Ezech.  37—9. 

And  when  he  was  at  the  last  gasp,  he  (one  of  the  seven  Machabees)  said 
thus:  Thou  indeed,  O  most  wicked  man,  destroyest  us  out  of  this  present  life: 
but  the  King  of  the  world  will  raise  us  up,  who  die  for  his  laws,  in  the  resur- 
rection of  eternal  life.  *  *  And  when  he  was  now  ready  to  die,  he  (the 
fourth)  spoke  thus:  It  is  better,  being  put  to  death  by  men,  to  look  for  hope 
from  God,  to  be  raised  up  again  by  him:  for,  as  to  thee,  thou  shalt  have  no 
resurrection  unto  Ufe.  *  *  But  the  Creator  of  the  world,  that  formed  the 
nativity  of  man,  and  that  found  out  the  origin  of  all,  he  will  restore  to  you 
again  in  his  mercy,  both  breath  and  life,  as  now  you  despise  yourselves  for  the 
sake  of  his  laws.  2.  Mach.  7—9,  14  and  23.  See  Matth.  22—23  and  31,  32;  also 
Mark.  12— 18  and  26,  27;  Luke.  20—27,  37,  and  Acts.  23— 8. 

For  as  the  Father  raiseth  up  the  dead,  and  giveth  life;  so  the  Son  also 
giveth  life  to  whom  he  will.  *  *  Wonder  not  at  this;  for  the  hour  cometh, 
wherein  all  that  are  in  the  graves  shall  hear  the  voice  of  the  Son  of  God.  And 
they  that  have  done  good,  shall  come  forth  unto  the  resurrection  of  life;  but 
they  that  have  done  evil,  unto  the  resurrection  of  judgment.  John.  5—21  and 
28,  29.     See  verse  25. 

Now  this  is  the  will  of  him  that  sent  me,  the  Father:  that  all  that  he  hath 
given  me,  I  lose  not  thereof,  but  raise  it  up  again  at  the  last  day.  And  this 
is  the  wiU  of  my  Father  who  sent  me:  that  every  one  who  seeth  the  Son,  and 
believeth  in  him,  may  have  everlasting  life;  and  I  will  raise  him  up  at  the 
last  day.     Ibid.  6 — 39,40.    See  verses  44  and  45;  also  Acts.  24 — 15. 

He  who  raised  up  Jesus,  will  raise  up  us  also  with  Jesus,  and  place  us 
with  you.     2.  Cor.  4—14.     See  John.  11—24,  25,  and  1.  Cor.  Chapter  15. 

For  we  know  that  if  our  earthly  house  of  this  habitation  be  dissolved,  that 
we  have  a  building  of  God,  a  house  not  made  with  hands,  eternal  in  heaven. 
2.  Cor.  5—1. 

When  Christ  shall  appear,  who  is  your  life;  then  shall  you  also  appear 
with  him  in  glory.    Coloss.  3—4. 

And  we  will  not  have  you  ignorant,  brethren,  concerning  them  that  are 
asleep,  that  you  be  not  sorrowful  even  as  others  who  have  no  hope.  For  if 
we  believe  that  Jesus  died,  and  rose  again,  even  so  them  who  have  slept 
tlu-ough  Jesus,  God  will  bring  with  him.  For  this  we  say  unto  you  in  the 
word  of  the  Lord,  that  we  who  are  alive,  who  remain  unto  the  coming  of  the 
Lord,  shall  not  prevent  them,  who  have  slept.  For  the  Lord  himself  shall 
come  down  from  heaven  with  commandment,  and  with  the  voice  of  the  arch- 
angel, and  with  the  trumpet  of  God:  and  the  dead,  who  are  in  Christ,  shall 
rise  first.     1.  Thess.  4—12  to  15. 

And  I  saw  the  dead  great  and  small,  standing  before  the  throne;  and  the 
books  were  opened:  and  another  book  was  opened,  which  is  tJie  book  of  life; 
and  the  dead  were  judged  by  those  things  which  were  written  in  the  books, 
according  to  their  works.    Apocal.  20 — 12. 


RESURRECTION.  747 

Resurrection  Accomplished  by  the  Power  of  God. 

Therefore  prophesy,  and  say  to  them:  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God:  Behold^ 
I  will  open  your  graves,  and  will  bring  you  out  of  your  sepulchres,  O  my  peo- 
ple: and  will  bring  you  into  the  land  of  Israel.  And  you  shall  know  that  I  am 
the  Lord,  when  I  shall  have  opened  your  sepulchres,  and  shall  have  brought 
you  out  of  your  graves,  O  my  people.  Ezech.  37—13,13.  See  verse  14;  also 
Isa.  26—19. 

Jesus  said  to  her  (Martha):  I  am  the  resurrection  and  the  life:  he  that  be- 
lieveth  in  me,  although  he  be  dead,  shall  live.  John.  11 — 25.  See  5— 28.  29; 
6—39,  40,  44,  55;  Matth.  25—46,  and  Dan.  12-2. 

And  if  the  Spirit  of  him,  who  raised  up  Jesus  from  the  dead,  dwell  in  you: 
he  that  raised  up  Jesus  Christ  from  the  dead,  shall  quicken  also  your  mortal 
bodies,  because  of  his  Spirit  dwelling  in  you.     Rom.  8—11. 

But  now  Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead,  the  first-fruits  of  them  that  sleep. 
For  by  a  man  cajne  death,  and  by  a  man  the  resurrection  of  the  dead.  And 
as  in  Adam  all  die,  so  also  in  Christ,  all  shall  be  made  alive.  1.  Cor.  15—20 
to  22.     See  whole  Chapter;  also  2.  Cor.  4 — 14,  and  1.  Thess.  4 — 18. 

Resurrection  Differs  According  to  Merit  or  Demerit. 

And  many  of  those  that  sleep  in  the  dust  of  the  earth,  shall  awake:  some 
unto  life  everlasting,  and  others  unto  reproach,  to  see  it  always.  But  they 
that  are  learned  shall  shine  as  the  brightness  of  the  firman ent:  and  they  that 
instruct  many  to  justice,  as  stars  for  all  eternity.  Dan.  12 — 2,  3.  See  John. 
5-29,  and  Matth.  25—46. 

For  if  we  have  been  planted  together  in  the  likeness  of  his  death,  in  like 
manner  we  shall  be  of  his  resurrection.     Rom,  6 — 5. 

But  some  man  will  say:  How  do  the  dead  rise  again  ?  or  with  what  man- 
ner of  body  shall  they  come?  Senseless  man,  that  which  thou  so  west,  is  not 
quickened,  except  it  die  first.  *  *  And  there  are  bodies  celestial,  and  bod- 
ies terrestrial:  but  the  glory  of  the  celestial  is  one,  and  that  of  the  terrestrial 
another.  There  is  one  glory  of  the  sun,  another  glory  of  the  moon,  and  anoth- 
er glory  of  the  stars.  For  star  diff ereth  from  star  in  glory :  so  also  is  the  res- 
urrection of  the  dead.     1.  Cor.  15 — 35,  36  and  40  to  42.     See  following  verses. 

But  our  conversation  is  in  heaven:  from  whence  also  we  wait  for  the  Sav- 
iour, our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  will  reform  the  body  of  our  lowness,  made 
like  to  the  body  of  his  glory,  according  to  the  operation  whereby  also  he  is 
able  to  subdue  all  things  unto  himself.     Philip.  3 — 20,  21.     See  Coloss.  3 — 4. 

Dearly  beloved,  we  are  now  the  sons  of  God:  and  it  hath  not  yet  appeared 
what  we  shall  be.  We  know,  that  when  he  shall  appear,  we  shall  be  like  to 
him:  because  we  shall  see  him  as  he  is.     1.  John.  3 — 2. 

REVELATION. 

{See  also  Apparition.) 

And  when  Josue  was  in  the  field  of  the  city  of  Jericho,  he  lifted  up  his 
eyes,  and  saw  a  man  standing  over-against  him,  holding  a  drawn  sword :  and 
he  went  to  him,  and  said:  Art  thou  one  of  ours  or  of  our  adversaries  ?  And  he 
answered:  No:  but  I  am  prince  of  the  host  of  the  Lord,  and  now  I  am  come 


748  REVENGE. 

Josue.  5—13,  14.  See  Exod.  3 — 2  and  following  verses;  also  Acts.  7—30  and 
following  verses. 

And  it  came  to  pass  through  the  whole  city  of  Jerusalem  for  the  space  of 
forty  days  there  were  seen  horsemen  running  in  the  air,  in  gilded  raiment, 
and  armed  with  spears,  like  bands  of  soldiers.  And  horses  set  in  order  by 
ranks,  running  one  against  another,  with  the  shakings  of  shields,  and  a  mul- 
titude of  men  in  helmets  with  drawn  swords,  and  casting  of  darts,  and  glit- 
tering of  golden  armour,  and  of  harnesses  of  all  sorts.  2.  Mach.  5 — 2,  3.  See 
3—25,  26  and  33,  34. 

But  when  they  were  in  the  heat  of  the  engagement  there  appeared  to  the 
enemies  from  heaven  five  men  upon  horses,  comely  with  golden  bridles,  con- 
ducting the  Jews:  two  of  whom  took  Machabeus  between  tkem,  and  covered 
Mm  on  every  side  with  their  arms,  and  kept  him  safe;  but  cast  darts  and  fire- 
balls against  the  enemy;  so  that  they  fell  down,  being  both  confounded  with 
blindness,  and  filled  with  trouble,     Ibid.  10—29,  30. 

And  when  they  were  going  forth  together  with  a  willing  mind,  there  ap- 
peared at  Jerusalem  a  horseman  going  before  them  in  white  clothing,  with 
golden  armour,  shaking  a  spear.  Ibid.  11 — 8.  See  13 — 12  and  following 
verses. 

REVENGE. 

(See  also  Vengeance.) 

Revenge  Belongs  to  Ood  and  to  his  Ministers;  and  is,  therefore,  Forbidden  to 

Others. 

Seek  not  revenge,nor  be  mindful  of  the  injury  of  thy  citizens.  Thou  shall 
love  thy  friend  as  thyself.  Levit.  19—18.  See  Num.  31—2,  and  Jerem.  51—36. 

Revenge  is  mine:  and  I  will  repay  them  in  dtie  time,  that  their  foot  may 
«lide:  the  day  of  destruction  is  at  hand,  and  the  time  makes  haste  to  come. 
Deut.  32—35.     See  verse  43. 

Let  us  humbly  wait  for  his  consolation;  and  the  Lord  our  God  will  require 
our  blood  of  the  afflictions  of  our  enemies:  and  he  will  humble  all  the  nations 
that  shall  rise  up  against  us,  and  bring  them  to  disgrace.  Judith.  8 — 20.  See 
verses  26  and  34. 

Wo  be  to  the  nation  that  riseth  up  against  my  people:  for  the  Lord  Al- 
mighty will  take  revenge  on  them;  in  the  day  of  judgment  he  will  visit  them. 
For  he  will  give  fire  and  worms  into  their  flesh,  that  they  may  bum, and  may 
feel  for  ever.    Ibid.  16—20,  21. 

Rise  up,  O  Lord,  in  thy  anger:  and  be  thou  exalted  in  the  borders  of  my 
enemies.     Psalm.  7 — 7. 

For  requiiing  their  blood  he  hath  remembered  them:  he  hath  not  forgot- 
ten the  cry  of  the  poor.     Psalm.  9 — 18. 

The  Lord  is  the  God  to  whom  revenge  belongeth:  the  God  of  revenge  hath 
acted  freely.     Psalm.  93—1,    See  Psalm.  117— 10  to  12. 

Say  not:  I  will  return  evil  (far  evil):  wait  for  the  Lord,  and  he  will  de- 
liver thee.     Prov.  20—22. 

Say  not:  I  will  do  to  him  as  he  hath  done  to  me:  I  will  render  to  every 
one  according  to  his  work.    Ibid.  24 — 29. 

He  that  seeketh  to  revenge  himself,  shall  find  vengeance  from  the  Lord: 


REVENGE.  749 

and  he  will  surely  keep  his  sins  in  remembrance.  Forgive  thy  neighbour  if 
he  hath  huit  thee:  and  then  shall  thy  sins  be  forgiven  to  thee  when  thou 
prayest.  Man  to  man  reserveth  anger;  and  doth  he  seek  remedy  of  God  ?  He 
hath  no  mercy  on  a  man  like  himself;  and  doth  he  intreat  for  his  own  sins? 
He  that  is  but  flesh  nourisheth  anger;  and  doth  he  ask  forgiveness  of  God? 
who  shall  obtain  jiardon  for  his  sins  ?  Remember  thy  last  things,  and  let  en- 
mity cease:  for  corruption  and  death  hang  over  in  his  commandments.  Re- 
member the  fear  of  God;  and  be  not  angry  with  thy  neighbour.  Eccli. 
28—1  to  8.     See  12—4. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  God:  Because  Edom  hath  taken  vengeance  to  re- 
venge herself  of  the  children  of  Juda,  and  hath  greatly  offended,  and  hath 
sought  revenge  of  them:  therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God:  I  will  stretch 
forth  my  hand  upon  Edom,  and  will  take  away  out  of  it  man  and  beast,  and 
will  make  it  desolate  from  the  south:  and  they  that  are  in  Dedan,  shall  fall 
by  the  sword.  And  I  will  lay  my  vengeance  upon  Edom  by  the  hand  of  my 
people  Israel:  and  they  shall  do  in  Edom  according  to  my  wrath  and  my  fury: 
and  they  shall  know  my  vengeance,  saith  the  Lord  God.  Thus  saith  the  Lord 
God:  Because  the  Philistines  have  taken  vengeance,and  have  revenged  them- 
selves with  all  their  mind,  destroying,  and  satisfying  old  enmities:  therefore 
thus  saith  the  Lord  God:  Behold,  I  will  stretch  forth  my  hand  upon  the  Phil- 
istines, and  will  kill  the  killers,  and  will  destroy  the  remnant  of  the  sea  coast. 
And  I  will  execute  great  vengeance  upon  them,  rebuking  them  in  fury:  and 
they  shall  know  that  I  am  the  Lord,  when  I  shall  lay  my  vengeance  upon 
them.  Ezech.  25— 12  to  17. 

The  Lord  is  a  jealous  God,  and  a  revenger:  the  Lord  is  a  revenger,  and 
hath  wrath:  the  Lord  taketh  vengeance  on  his  adversaries;  and  he  is  angry 
with  his  enemies.     Nahum.  1 — 2. 

You  have  heard  that  it  hath  been  said :  An  eye  for  an  eye,  a  tooth  for  a 
tooth.  But  I  say  to  you,  not  to  resist  evil:  but  if  any  man  strike  thee  on  thj^ 
right  cheek,  turn  to  him  the  other  also.  Matth.  5 — 38,  39.  See  following 
verses;   also  6—14,  15;   18—35,  and  Mark.    11—26. 

And  when  his  disciples,  James  and  John,  had  seen  this,  they  said:  Lord, 
wilt  thou  that  we  command  fire  to  come  down  from  heaven  and  consume 
them?  And  turning,  he  rebuked  them,  saying:  You  know  not  of  what  spirit 
you  are.     Luke.  9 — 54,  55. 

And  the  Lord  said:  Hear  what  the  unjust  judge  saith:  and  will  not  God 
avenge  his  elect  who  call  to  him  day  and  night,  and  will  have  patience  in 
their  regard  ?  I  say  to  you  he  will  quickly  avenge  them.     Ibid.    18 — 6  to  8. 

Revenge  not  yourselves,  my  dearly  beloved,  but  give  place  to  wrath;  for 
it  is  written:  Revenge  is  mine,  I  will  repay,  saith  the  Lord.  Rom.  12 — 19. 
SeeHebr.    10—30. 

See  that  none  render  evil  for  evil  to  any  one:  but  always  follow  that 
which  is  good  towards  each  other,  and  towards  all  men.  1 .  Thess.  5 — 15. 
See  Prov.    17—13,  and  Rom.  12—17. 

Alexander  the  copper-smith  hath  done  me  many  evil  things:  the  Lord 
will  render  to  him  according  to  his  works;  whom  do  thou  also  avoid;  for  he 
hath  greatly  opposed  our  words.     2.  Tim.    4 — 14,  15. 

Not  rendering  evil  for  evil,  nor  railing  for  railing,  but  on  the  contrary, 
blessing:  for  unto  this  are  you  called,  that  by  inheritance  you  may  possess  a 
blessing.     1.  Peter.  3 — 9. 

And  when  he  had  opened  the  fifth  seal,  I  saw  under  the  altar  the  souls  of 


750  REWARD. 

them  that  were  slain  for  the  word  of  God.  and  for  the  testimony  which  they 
held.  And  they  cried  with  a  loud  voice,  saying:  How  long,0  Lord,  (holy  and 
true)  dost  thou  not  judge  and  revenge  our  blood  on  them  that  dwell  on  the 
earth?    Apocal.  6—9,  10. 

REVERENCE. 

{See  Honor.) 

REWARD. 

(See  also  Wages.) 

Reward  Due  to  Good  Works. 

(See  also  Works.) 

If  thou  do  well,  shalt  thou  not  receive  ?  but  if  ill,  shall  not  sin  forthwith 
be  present  at  the  door  ?    Gen.  4 — 7. 

Now  when  these  things  were  done,  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  Abram 
by  a  vision,  saying:  Fear  not,  Abram,  I  am  thy  protector,  and  thy  reward 
exceeding  great.     Ibid.  15 — 1. 

Power  belongeth  to  God  and  mercy  to  thee,  O  Lord;  for  thou  wilt  render 
to  every  man  according  to  his  works.  Psalm.  61 — 13.  See  Matth.  1(5 — 27; 
Rom.  3—6,  and  1.  Cor.  3—8. 

I  have  inclined  my  heart  to  do  thy  justifications  for  ever,  for  the  reward. 
Psalm.  118—112. 

The  wicked  maketh  an  unsteady  work:  but  to  him  that  soweth  justice, 
there  is  a  faithful  reward.     Prov.  11 — 18. 

But  the  just  shall  live  for  evermore:  and  their  i-eward  is  with  the  Lord, 
and  the  care  of  them  with  the  most  High.     Wisdom.  5 — 16. 

And  she  rendered  to  the  just  the  wages  of  their  labours,  and  conducted 
them  in  a  wonderful  way:  and  she  was  to  them  for  a  covert  by  day,  and  for 
the  hght  of  stai-s  by  night.     Ibid.  10—17. 

Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  believe  him:  and  your  reward  shall  not  be  made 
void.     Eccli,  2—8. 

The  blessing  of  God  maketh  haste  to  reward  the  just:  and  in  a  swift 
hour  liis  blessing  beareth  fruit.     Ibid.  11 — 24. 

Let  nothing  hinder  thee  from  praying  always;  and  be  not  afraid  to  be 
justified  even  to  death :  for  the  reward  of  God  continueth  for  ever.  Ibid. 
18—22. 

Reward  them  that  patiently  wait  for  thee,  that  thy  prophets  may  be 
found  faithful:  and  hear  the  prayers  of  thy  servants.     Ibid.  26 — 18. 

The  Lord  hath  given  me  a  tongue  for  my  reward:  and  with  it  I  will 
praise  him.  *  *  Work  your  work  before  the  time,  and  he  will  give  you 
your  reward  in  his  time.     Ibid.  51 — 30  and  38. 

Say  to  the  just  man  that  it  is  well,  for  he  shall  eat  the  fruit  of  his  doings. 
Wo  to  the  wicked  unto  evil:  for  the  reward  of  his  hands  shall  be  ^ven  him. 
Isa.  3—10—11. 

Thussaith  the  Lord:    Let  thy  voice  cease  from  weeping,  and  thy  eyes 


RICH.  751 

from  tears:  for  there  is  a  reward  for  thy  work,  saith   the  Lord:  and  they 
shall  return  out  of  the  land  of  the  enemy.    Jerem.  31 — 16. 

Rejoice,  and  be  exceeding  glad:  because  your  reward  is  very  great  in 
heaven:  for  so  they  persecuted  the  prophets,  that  were  before  you.  Matth. 
5—12. 

Take  heed  that  you  do  not  your  justice  before  men,  that  you  may  be 
seen  by  them :  otherwise  you  shall  not  have  a  reward  from  your  Father,  who 
is  in  heaven.  Therefore,  when  thou  doest  an  alms-deed,  sound  not  a  trumpet 
before  thee,  as  the  hypocrites  do  in  the  synagogues  and  in  the  streets,  that 
they  may  be  honoured  by  men.  Amen  I  say  to  you,  they  have  received  their 
reward.  But  when  thou  doest  alms,  let  not  thy  left  hand  know  what  thy 
right  hand  doeth:  that  thy  alms  may  be  in  secret,  and  thy  Father,  who 
seeth  in  secret,  will  repay  thee.     Ibid.  6 — 1  to  4. 

He  that  receiveth  a  prophet  in  the  name  of  a  prophet,  shall  receive  the 
reward  of  a  prophet:  and  he  that  receiveth  a  just  man  in  the  name  of  a  just 
man,  shall  receive  the  reward  of  a  just  man.  And  whosoever  shall  give  to 
drink  to  one  of  these  little  ones,  a  cup  of  cold  water  only  in  the  name  of  a 
disciple,  Amen,  I  say  to  you,  he  shall  not  lose  his  reward.  Ibid.  10 — 41,  42. 
And  when  evening  was  come,  the  lord  of  the  vineyard  saith  to  his  stew- 
ard: Call  the  labourers,  and  pay  them  their  hire,  beginning  from  the  last 
even  to  the  first.     Ibid.  20 — 8. 

For  whosoever  shall  give  you  to  drink  a  cup  of  water  in  my  name,  be- 
cause you  belong  to  Christ:  Amen  I  say  to  you,  he  shall  not  lose  his  reward. 
Mark.  9—40. 

But  love  ye  your  enemies:  do  good,  and  lend;  hoping  for  nothing  there- 
by: and  your  reward  shall  be  great,  and  you  shall  be  the  sons  of  the  Most 
High:  for  he  is  kind  to  the  unthankful,  and  to  the  evil.     Luke.  6 — 35. 

And  in  the  same  house  remain,  eating  and  drinking  such  things  as  they 
have:  for  the  labourer  is  worthy  of  his  hire.  Remove  not  from  house  to 
house.     Ibid.  10—7. 

And  he  that  reapeth,  receiveth  wages,  and  gathereth  fruit  unto  ever- 
lasting life;  that  both  he  that  soweth,  and  he  that  reapeth,  may  rejoice  to- 
gether.    John.  4 — 36. 

Now  to  him  that  worketh,tKe  reward  is  not  reckoned  according  to  grace, 
but  according  to  debt.     Rom.  4—4. 

Now  he  who  planteth,  and  he  who  watereth,  are  one.  And  every  man 
shall  receive  his  own  reward  according  to  his  own  labour.  1.  Cor.  3 — 8. 
SeeGalat.  6—5. 

For  the  Scripture  saith  {Deut.  25 — 4):  Thou  shalt  not  muzzle  the  ox 
that  treadeth  out  the  corn.  And:  The  labourer  is  worthy  of  his  hire.  1.  Tim. 
5—18.     See  1.  Cor.  9—9. 

Behold,  I  come  quickly:  and  my  reward  is  with  me,  to  render  to  every 
man  according  to  his  works.    Apocal.  22 — 12. 

RICH. 

How  the  Rich  Should  Act  Towards  the  Poor. 

(See  also  Alms.) 

If  th}^  brother  be  impoverished,  and  weak  of  hand,  and  thou  receive  him 


752  RICH. 

as  a  stranger  and  sojourner,  and  he  live  with  thee,  take  not  usury  of  hini, 
nor  more  than  thou  gavest:  fear  thy  God,  that  thy  brother  may  live  with 
thee.  Thou  shalt  not  give  him  thy  money  upon  usury,  nor  exact  of  him  any 
increase  of  fruits.     Levit.  25 — 35  to  37. 

If  one  of  thy  brethren  that  dwelleth  within  the  gates  of  thy  city  in  the 
land  which  the  Lord  thj^  God  will  give  thee,  come  to  poverty;  thou  snalt  not 
harden  thy  heart,  nor  close  thy  hand,  but  shalt  open  it  to  the  poor  man:  thou 
shalt  lend  him,  that  which  thou  perceivest  he  hath  need  of.  Beware  lest  per- 
haps a  wicked  thought  steal  in  upon  thee,  and  thou  say  in  thy  heart:  The 
seventh  year  of  remission  draweth  nigh;  and  thou  turn  away  thy  eyes  from 
thy  poor  brother,  denying  to  lend  him  that  which  he  asketh:  lest  he  cry 
against  thee  to  the  Lord,  and  it  become  a  sin  unto  thee.  But  thou  shalt  give 
to  him:  neither  shalt  thou  do  any  thing  craftily  in  reUeving  his  necessities; 
that  the  Lord  thy  God  may  bless  thee  at  all  times,  and  in  all  thmgs  to  which 
thou  shalt  put  thy  hand.  There  will  not  be  wanting  poor  in  the  land  of  thy 
habitation:  therefore  I  command  thee  to  open  thy  hand  to  thy  needy  and 
poor  brother,  that  liveth  in  the  land.     Deut.  15 — 7  to  11. 

According  to  thy  ability  be  merciful.  If  thou  have  much,  give  abundant- 
ly: if  thou  have  little,  take  care  even  so  to  bestow  willingly  a  little.  For  thus 
thou  storest  up  to  thyself  a  good  reward  for  the  day  of  necessitj'.  For  alms 
deliver  from  all  sin,  and  from  death,  and  will  not  suffer  the  soul  to  go  into 
darkness.  Alms  shall  be  a  great  confidence  before  the  most  high  God,  to  all 
them  that  give  it.     Tob.  4—8  to  12. 

If  I  have  denied  to  the  poor  what  they  desired,  and  have  made  the  eyes  of 
the  widow  wait:  if  I  have  eaten  my  morsel  alone,  and  the  fatherless  hath  not 
eaten  thereof:  (for  from  my  infancy  mercy  grew  up  with  me:  and  it  came  out 
with  me  from  my  mothers  womb:)  if  I  have  despised  him  that  was  perishing 
for  want  of  clothing,  and  the  poor  man  that  had  no  covering:  if  his  sides  have 
not  blessed  me,  and  if  he  were  not  warmed  with  the  fleece  of  my  sheep:  if  I 
have  lifted  up  my  hand  against  the  fatherless,  even  when  I  saw  myself  super- 
ior in  the  gate:  let  my  shoulder  fall  from  its  joint:  and  let  my  arm  with  its 
bones  be  broken.     Job.  31 — 16  to  22. 

Trust  not  in  iniquity,  and  cover  not  robberies:  if  riches  abound,  set  not 
your  heart  upon  them.    Psalm.  61 — 11. 

He  that  oppresseth  the  ixx)r,  upbraideth  his  maker:  but  he  that  hath  pity 
on  the  poor,  honoureth  him.     Prov.  14 — 31 .     See  17 — 5. 

He  that  hath  mercy  on  the  poor,  lendeth  to  the  Lord:  and  he  will  repay 
him.     Ibid.  19—17. 

He  that  stoppeth  his  ear  against  the  cry  of  the  poor,  shall  also  cry  him- 
self, and  shall  not  be  heard.     Ibid.  21 — 13. 

He  that  giveth  to  the  poor,  shall  not  want:  he  that  despiseth  his  entreaty, 
shall  suffer  indigence.     Ibid.  28 — 27. 

Cast  thy  bread  upon  the  running  waters:  for  after  a  long  time  thou  shalt 
find  it  again.     Eccles.  11—1. 

Son,  defraud  not  the  poor  of  alms;  and  turn  not  away  thy  eyes  from  the 
poor.  Despise  not  the  hungry  soul:  and  provoke  not  the  poor  in  his  want. 
Afflict  not  the  heart  of  the  needy:  and  defer  not  to  give  to  him  that  is  in  dis- 
tress. Reject  not  the  petition  of  the  afflicted:  and  turn  not  away  thy  face 
from  the  needy.  Turn  not  away  thy  eyes  from  the  poor  for  fear  of  anger: 
and  leave  not  to  them  that  ask  of  thee,  to  curse  thee  behind  thy  back.  For 
the  prayer  of  him  that  curseth  thee  in  the  bitterness  of  his  soul,  shall  be  heard: 


RICH.  753 

for  he  that  made  him  will  hear  him.     Eccli.  4 — 1  to  6. 

And  stretch  out  thy  hand  to  the  poor,  that  thy  expiation  and  thy  blessing 
may  be  perfected.     Ibid.  7 — 36. 

But  yet  towards  the  poor  be  thou  more  hearty;  and  delay  not  to  show  him 
mercy.  Help  the  poor  because  of  the  commandment:  and  send  him  not  away 
empty-handed  because  of  his  poverty.  Lose  thy  money  for  thy  brother  and 
thy  friend:  and  hide  it  not  under  a  stone  to  be  lost.     Ibid.  29— 11  to  13, 

Blessed  is  the  rich  man  that  is  found  without  blemish:  and  that  hath  not 
gone  after  gold,  nor  put  his  trust  in  money  nor  in  treasures.  Who  is  he,  and 
we  will  praise  him  ?  for  he  hath  done  wonderful  things  in  his  life.  Who  hath 
been  tried  thereby,  and  made  perfect,  he  shall  have  glory  everlasting.  He 
that  conld  have  transgressed,  and  hath  not  transgressed:  and  could  do  evil 
things,  and  hath  not  done  them:  therefore  are  his  goods  established  in  the 
Lord:  and  all  the  church  of  the  saints  shall  declare  his  alms.  Ibid.  31 — 8 
toll. 

Yet  one  thing  is  wanting  to  thee:  sell  all  that  thou  hast,  and  give  to  the 
poor,  and  thou  shalt  have  treasure  in  heaven:  and  come,  follow  me.  Luke. 
18—22.     See  Matth.  6—19,  and  19—21. 

When  thou  makest  a  dinner  or  a  supper,  call  not  thy  friends,  nor  thy 
brethren,  nor  thy  kinsmen,  nor  thy  neighbours  who  are  I'ich;  lest  they  also 
invite  thee  again,  and  a  recompense  be  made  to  thee.  But  when  thou  makest 
a  feast,  call  the  poor,  the  feeble,  the  lame,  and  the  blind.  And  thou  shalt  be 
blessed,  because  they  have  not  wherewith  to  make  thee  recompense:  for  re- 
compense shall  be  made  thee  at  the  resurrection  of  the  just.  Luke.  14 — 12  to 
14.     See  Chapter  16. 

For  neither  was  there  any  one  among  them  that  wanted.  For  as  many  as 
were  owners  of  lands  or  houses,  sold  them,  and  brought  the  price  of  the 
things  they  sold,  and  laid  it  down  before  the  feet  of  the  apostles.  And  distri- 
bution was  made  to  every  man  according  as  he  had  need.  Acts.  4 — 34,  35. 
See  2—45. 

Charge  the  rich  of  this  world  not  to  be  high-minded,  nor  to  hope  in  un- 
certain riches,  but  in  the  living  God  (who  giveth  us  abundantly  all  things  to 
enioy;)  to  do  good;  to  be  rich  in  good  works;  to  distribute  readily;  to  com- 
municate to  others;  to  lay  up  in  store  for  themselves  a  good  foundation  against 
the  time  to  come,  that  they  may  obtain  true  Ufe.     1.  Tim.  6 — 17  to  19. 

The  Impioiis  Rieh. 

{See  also  Avarice.) 

Now  there  was  a  certain  man  (Nabal)  in  the  wilderness  of  Maon,  and  his 
possessions  were  in  Carmel:  and  the  man  was  very  great;  and  he  had  three 
thousand  sheep,  and  a  thousand  goats;  and  it  happened  that  he  was  shearing 
his  sheep  in  Carmel.  *  *  But  Nabal  answering  the  servants  of  David, 
said :  Who  is  David  ?  and  what  is  the  son  of  Isai  ?  servants  are  multiplied 
now-a-days  who  flee  from  their  masters.  Shall  I  then  take  my  bread,  and 
my  water,  and  the  flesh  of  my  cattle,  which  I  have  killed  for  my  shearers, 
.and  give  to  men  whom  I  know  not  whence  they  are  ?  So  the  servants  of  David 
went  back  their  way;  and  returning,  came  and  told  him  all  the  words  that  he 
said.  Then  David  said  to  his  young  men:  Let  every  man  gird  on  his  sword. 
And  they  girded  on  every  man  his  sword.     And  David  also  girded  on  his 


754  RICH. 

sword:  and  there  followed  David  about  four  hundred  men:  and  two  hundred 
remained  with  the  baggage.  *  *  And  David  said  to  Abigail:  Blessed  be 
the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel,  who  sent  thee  this  day  to  meet  me;  and  blessed 
be  thy  speech:  and  blessed  be  thou,  who  hast  kept  me  to-day  from  coming  to 
blood,  and  revenging  me  with  my  own  hand.  *  *  And  after  ten  days  had 
passed,  the  Lord  struck  Nabal,  and  he  died.  1.  Kings.  25—2,  10  to  13,  32, 
33  and  38. 

Because  he  broke  in  andstript  the  poor:  he  hath  violently  taken  away  a 
house  which  he  did  not  build.  And  yet  his  belly  was  not  filled:  and  when  he 
hath  the  things  he  coveted,  he  shall  not  be  able  to  possess  them.  There  was 
nothing  left  of  his  meat:  and  therefore  nothing  shall  continue  of  his  goods: 
when  he  shall  be  filled,  he  shall  be  straitened,  he  shall  burn,  and  every  sorrow 
shall  fall  upon  him.     Job.  20—19  to  22. 

This  is  the  portion  of  a  wicked  man  with  God.  and  the  inheritance  of  the 
violent,  which  they  shall  receive  of  the  Almighty.  If  his  sons  be  multiplied, 
they  shall  be  for  the  sword,  and  his  grandsons  shall  not  be  filled  with  bread. 
They  that  shall  remain  of  him,  shall  be  buried  in  death,  and  his  widows  shall 
not  weep.  If  he  shall  heap  together  silver  as  earth,  and  prepare  raiment  as 
clay:  he  shall  prepare  indeed;  but  the  just  man  shall  be  clothed  with  it,  and 
the  innocent  shall  divide  the  silver.  He  hath  built  his  house  as  a  moth;  and  as 
a  keeper  he  hath  made  a  booth.  The  rich  man  when  he  shall  sleep  shall  take 
away  nothing  with  him:  he  shall  open  his  eyes,  and  find  nothing.  Poverty 
like  Water  shall  take  hold  on  him,  a  tempest  shall  oppress  him  in  the  night:  a 
burning  wind  shall  take  him  up,  and  carry  him  away,  and  as  a  whirlwind 
shall  snatch  him  from  his  place.     Ibid.  27 — 13  to  21. 

Behold  the  man  that  made  not  God  his  helper;  but  trusted  in  the  abund- 
ance of  his  riches,  and  prevailed  in  his  vanity.     Psalm.  51 — 9. 

Treasures  of  wickedness  shall  profit  nothing:  but  justice  shall  deliver  from 
death.     Prov.  10—2. 

Some  distribute  their  own  goods,  and  grow  richer:  others  take  away 
what  is  not  their  own,  and  are  always  in  want.     Ibid.  11—24. 

Better  is  a  little  with  justice,  than  great  revenues  with  iniquity,  Ibid^ 
16—8.     See  21—13. 

He  that  oppresseth  the  poor  to  increase  his  own  riches,  shall  himself  give 
to  one  that  is  richer,  and  shall  be  in  need.     Ibid.  22 — 16. 

He  that  heapeth  together  riches  by  usury  and  loan,  gathereth  them  for 
him  that  will  be  bountiful  to  the  poor.  *  *  A  faithful  man  shall  be  much 
praised:  but  he  that  maketh  haste  to  be  rich,  shall  not  be  innocent.  *  *  He 
that  giveth  to  the  poor,  shall  not  want:  he  that  despiseth  his  entreaty,  shall 
suffer  indigence.     Ibid.  28—8,  20  and  27. 

■    A  covetous  man  shall  not  be  satisfied  with  money:  and  he  that   loveth 
riches  shall  reap  no  fruit  from  them:  so  this  also  is  vanity.     Eccles.  5—9. 

Then  shall  the  just  stand  with  great  constancy  against  those  that  have 
afflicted  them,  and  taken  away  their  labours.     Wisdom.  5 — 1. 

Set  not  thy  heart  upon  unjust  possessions;  and  say  not:  I  have  enough  to 
live  on:  for  it  shall  be  of  no  service  in  the  time  of  vengeance  and  darkness. 
Eccli.  5—1. 

Wo  to  you  that  join  house  to  house,  and  lay  field  to  field,  even  to  the  end 
of  the  place:  shall  you  alone  dwell  in  the  midst  of  the  earth?    Isa.  5 — 8. 

Thy  riches  and  thy  treasures  I  will  give  unto  spoil  for  nothing,  because 
of  all  thy  sins,  even  in  all  thy  borders.     Jerem.  15—13. 


RICHES.  755 

"Wo  to  him  that  buildeth  up  his  house  by  injustice,  and  his  chambers  not 
in  judgment:  that  will  oppress  his  friend  without  cause,  and  will  not  pay  him 
his  wages.  Who  saith:  I  will  build  me  a  wide  house,  and  large  chambers: 
who  openeth  to  himself  windows,  and  maketh  roofs  of  cedar,  and  painteth 
them  with  vermillion.     Ibid.  23—13,  14.     See  following  verses. 

Their  silver  shall  be  cast  forth,  and  their  gold  shall  become  a  dimghill. 
Their  silver  and  their  gold  shall  not  be  able  to  deliver  them  in  the  day  of  the 
wrath  of  the  Lord.  They  shall  not  satisfy  their  soul,  and  their  bellies  shall 
not  be  filled:  because  it  hath  been  the  stumbling-block  of  their  iniquity.  And 
they  have  turned  the  ornament  of  their  j*wels  into  pride,  and  hath  made  of 
it  the  images  of  their  abominations  and  idols:  therefore  I  have  made  it  an 
uncleanness  to  them.     Ezech.  7 — 19,  20.     See  Sophon.  1 — 18. 

Wo  to  you  that  are  wealthy  in  Sion,  and  to  you  that  have  confidence  in 
the  mountain  of  Samaria;  ye  great  men,  heads  of  the  people,  that  go  with 
state  into  the  house  of  Israel.     Amos.  6—1.     See  also  8. 

Wo  to  you  that  are  rich:  for  you  have  your  consolation.  Wo  to  you  that 
are  filled:  for  you  shall  hunger.  Wo  to  you  that  laugh  now;  for  you  shall 
mourn  and  weep.     Luke.  6  —24,  25. 

There  was  a  certain  rich  man,  who  was  clothed  in  purple  and  fine  linen, 
and  feasted  sumptuously  every  day.  And  there  was  a  certain  beggar,  by 
name  Lazarus,  who  lay  at  his  gate,  full  of  sores,  desiring  to  be  filled  with 
the  crumbs  that  fell  from  the  rich  man's  table;  and  no  one  did  give  him: 
moreover  the  dogs  came  and  licked  his  sores.  And  it  came  to  pass  that  the 
beggar  died,  and  he  was  carried  by  the  angels  into  Abraham's  bosom.  And 
the  rich  man  also  died:  and  he  was  buried  in  hell.  And,  lifting  up  his  eyes, 
when  he  was  in  torments,  he  saw  Abraham  afar  off,  and  Lazarus  in  his  bo- 
som: and  he  cried,  and  said:  Father  Abraham,  have  mercy  on  me,  and  send 
Lazarus,  that  he  may  dip  the  tip  of  his  finger  in  water,  to  cool  my  tongue, 
for  I  am  tormented  in  this  fiame.     Ibid.  16—19  to  24.     Seel.  Tim.  6—17. 

Go  to,  now  ye  rich  men;  weep  and  howl  for  your  miseries  that  shall 
come  upon  you.  Your  riches  are  putrified,  and  your  garments  are  moth- 
eaten.  Your  gold  and  silver  is  rusted:  and  the  rust  of  them  shall  be  for  a 
testimony  against  you;  and  shall  eat  your  flesh  as  fire.  You  have  stored  up 
to  yourselves  wrath  against  the  last  days.  Behold  tlie  hire  of  the  labourers, 
who  have  reaped  your  fields  of  which  you  have  defrauded  them,  crieth  out; 
and  the  cry  of  them  hath  entered  into  the  ears  of  the  Lord  of  Sabbaoth,  You 
have  feasted  upon  earth ;  and  in  luxuries  you  have  nourished  your  hearts  in 
the  day  of  slaughter.    James.  5 — 1  to  5. 

RICHES.    * 
{See  also   Wealth.) 

Vanity  of  Riches. 

And  yet  his  belly  was  not  filled:  and  when  he  hath  the  things  he  coveted, 
he  shall    not  be  able  to  possess  them.    Job.  20 — 20. 

Surely  man  passeth  as  an  image: — he  storeth  up:  and  he  knoweth  not  for 
-  whom  he  shall  gather    these  things.     Psalm.  38—7.     See    Psalm.    48,  and 
Psahn.  51 — 9. 

Treasures  of  wickedness  shall  profit  nothing:  but  justice  shall  deliver  from 
death.    Prov.  10—2. 


756  RICHES. 

Riches  shall  not  profit  in  the  day  of  revenge:  but  justice  shall  deliver 
from  death.  *  *  He  that  trusteth  in  his  riches  shall  fall:  but  the  just  shall 
spring  up  as  a  green  leaf.     Ibid.   11 — 4  and  28.     See  verse  24. 

Better  is  a  little  with  tlie  fear  of  the  Lord,  than  great  treasures  with- 
out content.     Ibid.  15—16. 

He  that  oppresseth  the  poor  to  increase  his  own  riches,  shall  himself  give 
to  one  that  is  richer,  and  shall  be  in  need.     Ibid.  22 — 16. 

Labour  not  to  be  rich:  but  set  bounds  to  thy  prudence.     Ibid.  23 — 4. 

Two  things  I  have  asked  of  thee;  deny  theni  not  to  me  before  I  die.  Re- 
move far  from  me  vanity  and  Ijagg  words.  Give  me  neither  beggary,  nor 
riches:  give  me  only  the  necessaries  of  life:  lest  perhaps  being  filled,  I  should 
be  tempted  to  deny,  and  say:  Who  is  the  Lord?  or  being  compelled  by  pov- 
erty, I  should  steal,  and  forswear  the  name  of  my  God.     Ibid.  30 — 7  to  9. 

A  covetous  man  shall  not  be  satisfied  with  monej':  and  he  that  loveth 
riches  shall  reap  no  fruit  from  them:  so  this  also  is  vanity.  Where  there  are 
great  riches,  there  are  also  many  to  eat  them.  And  what  doth  it  profit  the 
owner,  but  that  he  seeth  the  riches  with  his  eyes  ?  Sleep  is  sweet  to  a  laboiir- 
ing  man,  whether  he  eat  little  or  miich:  but  the  fulness  of  the  rich  will  not 
suffer  him  to  sleep.  There  is  also  another  grievous  evil  which  I  have  seen 
under  the  sun:  riches  kept  to  the  hurt  of  the  owner.  For  they  are  lost  with 
very  great  aflaiction:  he  hath  begotten  a  son,  who  shall  be  in  extremity  of 
want.  As  he  came  forth  naked  from  his  mother's  womb,  so  shall  he  return, 
and  shall  take  nothing  away  with  him  of  his  labour.  A  most  deplorable  evil : 
as  he  came,  so  shall  he  return.  What  then  doth  it  profit  him  that  he  hath  la- 
boured for  the  wind  ?  All  the  days  of  his  life  he  eateth  in  darkness,  and  in 
many  cares,  and  in  misery,  and  sorrow.     Eccles.  5 — 9  to  16. 

There  is  also  another  evil,  which  I  have  seen  under  the  sun,  and  that  fre- 
quent among  men.  A  man  to  whom  God  hath  given  riches,  and  substance, 
and  honour,  and  his  soul  wanteth  nothing  of  all  that  he  desireth:  yet  God 
doth  not  give  him  power  to  eat  thereof,  but  a  stranger  shall  eat  it  up.  This  is 
vanity  and  a  great  misery.     Ibid.  6—1,  2.     See  Wisdom.  5—1. 

Set  not  thy  heart  upon  unjust  possessions;  and  say  not:  I  have  enough  to 
live  on:  for  it  shall  be  of  no  service  in  the  time  of  vengeance  and  darkness. 
Eccli.  5—1. 

There  is  not  a  more  vdcked  thing  than  to  love  money:  for  such  a  one  set- 
teth  even  his  own  soul  to  sale:  because  while  he  liveth  he  hath  cast  away  his 
bowels.     Ibid,  10-10. 

He  that  loveth  gold,  shall  not  be  justified:  and  he  that  f olio weth  after  cor- 
ruption, shall  be  filled  with  it.  Many  have  been  brought  to  fall  for  gold;  and 
the  beauty  thereof  hath  been  their  ruin.  Gold  is  a  stumbling-block  to  them 
that  sacrifice  to  it:  wo  to  them  that  eagerly  follow  after  it;  and  every  fool 
shall  perish  by  it.     Ibid.  31—5  to  7. 

As  the  partridge  hath  hatched  eggs  which  she  did  not  lay:  so  is  he  that 
hath  gathered  riches,  and  not  by  right:  in  the  midst  of  his  days  he  shall  leave 
them,  and  in  his  latter  end  he  shall  be  a  fool.  Jerem.  17 — 11.  See  verse  3; 
also  22—13. 

Neither  shall  their  silver,  and  their  gold  be  able  to  deliver  them  in  the  day 
of  the  wrath  of  the  Lord:  all  the  land  shall  be  devoured  by  the  fire  of  his  jeal- 
ousy; for  he  shall  make  even  a  speedy  destruction  of  all  them  that  dwell  in 
the  land.    Sophon.  1-18.    See  Ezech.  7—19. 

And  he  who  received  the  seed  among  the  th9rns,  is  he  that  heareth  the 


'  RICnES.  757 

word,  and  the  care  of  this  world,  and  the  deceitfulness  of  riches  choketh  up 
the  word,  and  he  becometh  fruitless.     Matth.  13 — 22.     See  Luke.  8 — 14. 

Take  heed  and  beware  of  all  covetousness:  for  a  man's  life  doth  not  con- 
sist in  the  abundance  of  things  which  he  possesseth.     Luke.  12 — 15. 

For  they  who  would  become  rich,  fall  into  temptation,  and  into  the  snare 
of  the  devil,  and  into  many  unprofitable  and  hui-tful  desires,  which  drown 
men  in  destruction  and  perdition.  For  covetousness  is  the  root  of  all  evils; 
which  some  desiring,  have  erred  from  the  faith,  and  have  entangled  them- 
selves in  many  sorrows.     1.  Tim.  6 — 9,  10. 

For  the  sun  rose  with  a  burning  heat,  and  parched  the  grass;  and  the  flow- 
er thereof  fell  off;  and  tlie  beauty  of  the  shape  thereof  perished:  so  also  shall 
the  rich  man  fade  away  in  his  ways.     James.  1 — 11. 

Riches  Should  not  be  Inordinately  Sought. 

The  blessing  of  the  Lord  maketh  men  rich :  neither  shall  affliction  be  join- 
ed them.     Prov.  10—22. 

Better  is  a  little  with  justice,  than  great  revenues  with  iniquity.  Ibid. 
16—8.  • 

Labour  not  to  be  rich:  but  set  bounds  to  thy  prudence.  Lift  not  up  thy 
eyes  to  riches  which  thou  canst  not  have:  because  they  shall  make  themselves 
wings  like  those  of  an  eagle,  and  shall  fly  towards  heaven.     Ibid.  23 — 4,  5. 

Riches  are  good  to  him  that  hath  no  sin  in  his  conscience.     Eccli.  13 — 20. 

Riches  Should  not  be  Avariciously  Hoarded. 

Trust  not  in  iniquity,  and  cover  not  robberies:  if  riches  abound,  set  not 
your  heart  upon  them.     Psalm.  61 — 11. 

The  just  eateth  and  fillethhis  soul:  but  the  belly  of  the  wicked  is  never  to 
be  filled.     Prov.  13—25. 

The  crown  of  the  wise  is  their  riches:  the  folly  of  fools,  imprudence.  Ibid. 
14—24. 

This  therefore  hath  seemed  good  to  me,  that  a  man  should  eat,  and  drink, 
and  enjoy  the  fruit  of  his  labour,  wherewith  he  hath  laboured  under  the  sun, 
all  the  days  of  his  life,  which  God  hath  given  him:  and  this  is  his  portion. 
And  every  man  to  whom  God  hath  given  riches,  and  substance,  and  hath  giv- 
en him  power  to  eat  thereof,  and  to  enjoy  his  portion,  and  to  rejoice  of  his  la- 
bour; this  is  the  gift  of  God.     Eccles.  5—17,  18. 

Remember  poverty  in  the  time  of  abundance,  and  the  necessities  of  pov- 
erty in  the  day  of  riches.  From  the  morning  until  the  evening  the  time  shall 
be  changed;  and  all  these  are  swift  in  the  eyes  of  God.     Eccli.  18 — 25,  28. 

Blessed  is  the  rich  man  that  is  found  without  blemish;  and  that  hath  not 
gone  after  gold,  nor  put  his  trust  in  money  nor  in  treasures.     Ibid.  31 — 8. 

Let  the  brother  of  low  condition  glory  in  his  exaltation;  but  the  rich, 
in  his  being  low,  because  as  the  flower  of  the  grass,  he  shall  pass  away. 
James.  1 — 10. 

Good  use  of  Riches. 

Honour  the  Lord  with  thy  substance,  and  give  him  of  the  first  of  all  thy 

48 


758  RICHES. 

fruits:  and  thy  barns  shall  be  filled  with  abundance;  and  thy  presses  shall  run 
over  with  wine.     Prov.  3—9, 10.     See  30—8,  9. 

Is  it  not  better  to  eat  and  drink,  and  to  show  his  soul  good  things  of  his 
labours  ?  and  this  is  from  the  hand  of  God.     Eccles.  2 — 34. 

And  I  have  known  that  there  was  no  better  thing  than  to  rejoice,  and  to 
do  well  in  his  life.  For  every  man  that  eateth  and  driiiketh,  and  seeth  good 
of  his  labour,  this  is  the  gift  of  God.     Ibid.  3—12,  13. 

My  son,  if  thou  have  any  thing,  do  good  to  thyself,  and  offer  to  God  wor- 
thy offerings.     Eccli.  14—11. 

But  when  thou  makest  a  feast,  call  the  poor,  the  feeble,  the  lame,  and  the 
blind.  And  thou  shalt  be  blessed,  because  they  have  not  wherewith  to  make 
thee  recompense:  for  recompense  shall  be  made  thee  at  the  resurrection  of 
the  just.     Luke.  14— 13,  14.     SeeTob.  4— 7. 

If  then  you  have  not  been  faithful  in  the  unjust  mammon,  who  will  trust 
you  with  that  which  is  the  true?    Luke.  16—11. 

Riches  Acquired  by  Fraud. 

Do  not  any  unjust  thing  in  judgment,  in  rule,  in  weight,  or  in  measure. 
Let  the  balar^^e  be  just,  and  the  weights  equal,  the  bushel  just,  and  the  aex- 
tary  equal.     Levit.  19—35,  36. 

Seek  not  to  be  like  evil  men;  neither  desire  to  be  with  them:  because  their 
mind  studieth  robberies;  and  their  lips  speak  deceits.     Prov.  24 — 1,  2. 

He  is  like  Chanaan;  there  is  a  deceitful  balance  in  his  hand;  he  hath  loved 
oppression.     Osee.  12 — 7. 

Hear  this,  you  that  crush  the  poor,  and  make  tlie  needy  of  the  land  to 
fail,  saying:  When  will  the  month  be  over,  and  we  shall  sell  our  wares;  and 
the  sabbath,  and  we  shall  open  the  corn;  that  we  may  lessen  the  measure, 
and  increase  the  sickle,  and  may  convey  in  deceitful  balances,  that  we  may 
possess  the  needy  for  money,  and  the  poor  for  a  pair  of  shoes;  and  may  seU 
the  refuse  of  the  corn  ?  The  Lord  hath  sworn  against  the  pride  of  Jacob:  sure- 
ly I  will  never  forget  all  their  works.  Shall  not  the  land  tremble  for  this,  and 
everyone  mourn  that dwelleth  therein?    Amos.  8 — 4  to  8. 

Penalty  of  such  Fraud. 

Your  iniquities  have  turned  these  things  away,  and  yoiu*  sins  have  with- 
holden  good  things  from  you.  For  among  my  people  are  fovmd  wicked  men, 
that  lie  in  wait  as  fowlers,  setting  snares  and  traps  to  catch  men.  As  a  net  is 
full  of  birds,  so  their  hou.ses  are  full  of  deceit:  therefore  are  they  become  great 
and  enriched.  They  are  grown  gross  and  fat:  and  have  most  wickedly  trans- 
gressed my  words.  They  have  not  judged  the  cause  of  the  widow,  they  have 
not  managed  the  cause  of  the  fatherless,  and  they  have  not  judged  the  judg- 
ment of  the  poor.  Shall  I  not  visit  for  these  things,  saith  the  Lord  ?  or  shall 
not  my  soul  take  revenge  on  such  a  nation  ?  Jei'em.  5 — 25  to  29. 

And  yet  there  is  a  fire  in  the  house  of  the  wicked,  the  treasures  of  iniqui- 
ty, and  a  scant  measure  full  of  wrath.  Shall  I  justify  wicked  balances,  and 
the  deceitful  weights  of  the  bag  ?  By  which  her  rich  men  were  filled  with  in- 
iquity, and  the  inhabitants  thereof  have  spoken  lies;  and  their  tongue  was  de- 
ceitful in  their  mouth.  And  I  therefore  began  to  strike  thee  with  desolation 
for  thy  sins.    Thou  shalt  eat  but  shalt  not  be  filled:  and  thy  Immiliation  shall 


RICHES.  759 

be  in  the  midst  of  thee:  and  thou  shalt  take  hold,  but  shalt  not  save:  and 
those  whom  thou  shalt  save.  I  will  give  up  to  the  sword.  Thou  shalt  sow, 
but  shalt  not  reap :  thou  shalt  tread  the  olives,  but  shalt  not  be  anointed  with 
the  oil;  and  the  new  wine,  but  shalt  not  drink  the  wine.  Micheas.  6 — 10  to  15. 

Wo  to  him  that  heapeth  together  that  which  is  not  his  own  ?  how  long 
also  doth  he  load  himself  with  thick  clay  ?  Shall  they  not  rise  up  suddenly 
that  shall  bite  thee;  and  they  be  stirred  up  that  shall  tear  thee:  and  thou  shalt 
be  a  spoil  to  them  ?  *  *  Wo  to  him  that  gathereth  together  an  evil  covet- 
ousness  to  his  house,  that  his  nest  may  be  on  high,  and  thinketh  he  may  be 
delivered  out  of  the  hand  of  evil.     Habac.  2 — 6,  7  and  9. 

Treasures  of  wickedness  shall  profit  nothing.     Prov.  10—2.     See  11—36. 

The  deceitful  man  shall  not  find  gain.     Ibid.  12 — 27. 

The  inheritance  gotten  hastily  in  the  beginning,  in  tne  end  shall  be  with- 
out a  blessing.     Ibid.  20—21.     See  verse  10. 

He  that  heapeth  together  riches  by  usury  and  loan,  gathereth  them  for 
him  that  will  be  bountiful  to  the  poor.  *  *  He  that  deceiveth  the  just  m  a 
wicked  way,  shall  fall  in  his  own  destruction:  and  the  upright  shall  possess 
his  goods.     Ibid.  28 — 8  and  10. 

Gold  and  silver  hath  destroyed  man j%  and  hath  reached  even  to  the  heart 
of  kings,  and  perverted  them.     Eccli.  8 — 3.     See  5 — 1. 

There  is  not  a  more  wicked  thing  than  to  love  money:  for  such  a  one  set- 
teth  even  his  own  soul  to  sale:  because  while  he  liveth  he  hath  cast  away  his 
bowels.     Ibid.  10—10. 

Riches  Acquired  by  Robbery. 

The  tabernacles  of  robbers  abound,  and  they  provoke  God  boldly,  where- 
as it  is  he  that  hath  given  all  into  their  hands.     Job.  12 — 6. 

The  wild  ass  is  the  lion's  prey  in  the  desert:  so  also  the  poor  are  devoured 
by  the  rich.     EccU.  13—23. 

The  bread  of  the  needy  is  the  life  of  the  poor:  he  that  defraudeth  them 
thereof,  is  a  man  of  blood.  He  that  taketh  away  the  bread  gotten  by  sweat, 
is  like  him  that  killeth  his  neighbour.  He  that  sheddeth  blood,  and  he  that 
defraudeth  the  labourer  of  his  hire,  are  brothers.     Ibid.  34—25  to  27. 

Penalty  of  Such  Robbery. 

When  he  hath  the  things  he  coveted,  he  shall  not  be  able  to  possess  them. 
Job.  20—20. 

This  is  the  portion  of  a  wicked  man  with  God,  and  the  inheritance  of  the 
violent,  which  they  shall  receive  of  the  Almighty.  *  *  If  he  shall  heap  to- 
gether silver  as  earth,  and  prepare  raiment  as  clay:  he  shall  prepare  indeed; 
but  the  just  man  shall  be  clothed  wdth  it,  and  the  innocent  shall  divide  the 
silver.     Ibid.  27—13  and  16,  17. 

Be  not  thou  afraid,  when  a  man  shall  be  made  rich,  and  when  the  glory 
of  his  house  shall  be  increased.  For  when  he  shall  die  he  shall  take  nothing 
away;  nor  shall  his  glory  descend  with  him.  Psalm.  48 — 17,  18.  See  Psalm. 
51—9,  and  Psalm.  61-11. 

Be  not  desirious  of  his  meats,  in  which  is  the  bread  of  deceit.  *  *  Touch 
not  the  bounds  of  little  ones:  and  enter  not  into  the  field  of  the  fatherless.  For 


760  RICHES. 

their  near  kinsman  is  strong:  and  he  will  judge  their  cause  against  thee. 
Prov.  23-3  and  10,  11.     See  11—36. 

There  is  also  another  grievous  evil  which  I  have  seen  under  the  sun:  riches 
kept  to  the  hurt  of  the  owner.  For  they  are  lost  with  very  great  affliction: 
he  hath  begotten  a  son,  who  shall  be  in  extremity  of  want.  As  he  came  forth 
naked  from  his  mother's  womb,  so  shall  he  return,  and  shall  take  nothing 
away  with  him  of  his  labour.  A  most  deplorable  evil;  as  he  came,  so  shall  he 
return.  What  then  doth  it  profit  him  that  he  hath  laboured  for  the  wind  ? 
All  the  days  of  his  life  he  eateth  in  darkness,  and  in  many  cares,  and  in  mis- 
ery, and  sorrow.     Eccles.  5 — 12  to  16. 

There  is  also  another  evil,  which  I  have  seen  under  the  sun,  and  that  fre- 
quent among  men.  A  man  to  whom  God  hath  given  riches,  and  substance, 
and  honour,  and  his  soul  wanteth  nothing  of  all  that  he  desireth:  j^et  God 
doth  not  give  him  power  to  eat  tlaereof ,  but  a  stranger  shall  eat  it  up.  This 
is  vanity  and  a  great  misery.     Ibid.  6 — 1,  2. 

Riches  are  not  comely  for  a  covetous  man  and  a  niggard:  and  what  should 
an  envious  man  do  with  gold  ?  He  that  gathereth  together  by  wronging  his 
own  soul,  gathereth  for  others:  and  another  will  squander  away  his  goods  in 
rioting.  He  that  is  evil  to  himself,  to  whom  will  he  be  good  ?  and  he  shall 
not  take  pleasure  in  his  goods.  There  is  none  worse  than  he  that  envieth  him- 
self: and  this  is  the  reward  of  his  wickedness.  Eccli.  14— 3  to  6.  See  11—18, 
and  following  verses. 

For  every  violent  taking  of  spoils,  with  tumult,  and  garment  mingled 
with  blood,  shall  be  burnt,  and  be  fuel  for  the  fire.  Isa.  9—5.  See  Jerem. 
22—13. 

Therefore  because  you  robbed  the  poor,  and  took  the  choice  prey  from 
him;  you  shall  build  houses  with  square  stone,  and  shall  not  dwell  in  them: 
you  shall  plant  most  delightful  vineyards,  and  shall  not  drmk  the  wine  of 
them.     Amos.  5 — 11. 

Wo  to  you  that  devise  that  which  is  unprofitable,  and  work  evil  in  your 
beds:  in  the  morning  light  they  execute  it,  because  their  hand  is  against  God. 
And  they  have  coveted  fields,  and  taken  them  bj^  violence:  and  houses  they 
have  forcibly  taken  away:  and  oppressed  a  man  and  his  house,  a  man  and 
his  inheritance.  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord:  Behold, I  devise  an  evil  against 
this  family;  from  which  you  shall  not  withdraw  your  necks;  and  you  shall  not 
walk  haughtily;  for  this  isa  very  evil  time.  *  *  But  my  people,on  the  con- 
trary, are  risen  up  as  an  enemy:  you  have  taken  away  the  cloak  off  from  the 
coat:  and  them  that  passed  harmless  you  have  turned  to  war.  You  have  cast 
out  the  women  of  my  people  from  their  houses, in  which  they  took  delight:  you 
have  taken  my  praise  for  ever  from  their  children.  Arise  ye,  and  depart; 
for  there  is  no  rest  here  for  you.  For  that  uncleanness  of  tlie  land,  it  shall 
be  corrupted  with  a  grievous  corruption.     Micheas.  2 — 1  to  3  and  8  to  10. 

And  I  said:  Hear,  O  ye  princes  of  Jacob,  and  ye  chiefs  of  the  house  of 
Israel:  Is  it  not  your  part  to  know  judgment:  you  that  hate  good,  and  love 
evil;  that  violently  pluck  off  their  skins  from  thein.and  their  flesh  from  their 
bones  ?  Who  have  eaten  the  flesh  of  my  people,  and  have  flayed  their  skin 
from  off  them;  and  have  broken,  and  chopped  their  bones  as  for  the  kettle, 
and  as  flesh  in  the  midst  of  the  pot.  Then  shall  they  cry  to  the  Lord;  and 
he  will  not  hear  them:  and  he  will  hide  his  face  from  them  at  that  time,  as 
they  have  behaved  wickedly  in  their  devices.  Ibid.  3—1  to  4.  See  Habac. 
2—8. 


RICHES.  761 

You  have  sowed  much  and  brought  in  little:  you  have  eaten,  but  have 
not  had  enough:  you  have  drunk,  but  have  not  been  filled  with  drink:  you 
have  clothed  yourselves,  but  have  not  been  warmed;  and  he  that  hath 
earned  wages,  put  them  into  a  bag  with  holes.    Aggeus.  1 — 6. 

But  wo  to  you  that  are  rich:  for  you  have  your  consolation.  Wo  to  you 
that  are  filled:  for  you  shall  hunger.  Wo  to  you  that  laugh  now:  for  you 
shall  mourn  and  weep.     Luke.  6 — 24,  25.     See  12 — 16  to  21. 

And  Abraham  said  to  him  {the  rich  vian):  Son,  remember  that  thou  didst 
receive  good  things  in  thy  life  time,  and  likewise  Lazarus  evil  things:  but 
now  he  is  comforted,  and  thou  art  tormented.     Ibid.  16 — 25. 

Nor  the  effeminate,  nor  sodomites,  nor  thieves,  nor  the  covetous,  nor 
drunkards,  nor  railers,  nor  extortioners,  shall  possess  the  kingdom  of  God. 
1.  Cor.    6—10. 

Go  to,  now,  ye  rich  men;  weep  and  howl  for  your  miseries  that  shall 
come  upon  you.  Your  riches  are  putrified,  and  your  garments  are  moth- 
eaten.  Your  gold  and  silver  is  rusted:  and  the  rust  of  them  shall  be  for  a 
testimony  against  you;  and  shall  eat  yom- flesh  as  fire.  You  have  stored  up 
to  yourselves  wrath  against  the  last  day.    James.  5—1  to  3. 

Riches  are  Useful,  hut  Transitory. 

The  poor  man  shall  be  hkteful  even  to  his  own  neighbour:  but  the  friends 
of  the  rich  are  many.     Prov.  14 — 20. 

The  substance  of  the  rich  man  is  the  city  of  his  strength,  and  as  a  strong 
wall  compassing  him  about.     Ibid.  18 — U. 

Wisdom  with  riches  is  more  profitable,  and  bringeth  more  advantage  to 
them  that  see  the  sun.  For  as  wisdom  is  a  defence,  so  money  is  a  defence. 
Eccles.  7—12,  is! 

All  things  obey  money.     Ibid.  19 — 18. 

When  a  rich  man  is  shaken,  he  is  kept  up  by  his  friends:  but  when  a 
poor  man  is  fallen  down,  he  is  thrust  away  even  by  his  acquaintance.  When 
a  rich  man  hath  been  deceived,  he  hath  many  helpers:  he  hath  spoken  proud 
things,  and  they  have  justified  him.  The  poor  man  was  deceived,  and  he  is 
rebuked  also:  he  hath  spoken  wisely,  and  could  have  no  place.  The  rich 
man  spoke;  and  all  held  their  peace:  and  what  he  said  they  extol  even  to  the 
clouds.  The  poor  man  spoke,  and  they  say:  who  is  this?  and  if  he  stumble, 
they  will  overthrow  him.     Eccli.  13 — 25  to  29. 

The  rich  man  hath  laboured  in  gathering  riches  together:  and  when  he 
resteth  he  shall  be  filled  with  his  goods.     Ibid.  31 — 3. 

Gold  and  silver  make  the  feet  stand  sure:  but  wise  counsel  is  above  them 
both.  Riches  and  strength  lift  up  the  heart:  but  above  these  is  the  fear  of 
the  Lord.    Ibid.  40—25,  26. 

The  Evil  of  Riches. 

How  long  will — fools  covet  those  things  which  are  hurtful  to  themselves. 
Prov.  1—22. 

He  that  trusteth  in  his  riches  shall  fall.     Ibid.  11 — 28. 

Considering,  I  found  also  another  vanity  under  the  sun:  there  is  but  one, 
and  he  hath  not  a  second,  no  child,  no  brother:  and  yet  he  ceaseth  not  to 
labour;  neither  are  bis  eyes  satisfied  with  riches;  neither  doth  he  reflect, 


762  RICHES. 

saying:    For  whom  do  I  labour,  and  defraud  my  soul  of  good  things?  in  this^ 
also  is  vanity,  and  a  grievous  vexation.     Eccles.  4 — 7,  8. 

A  covetous  man  shall  not  be  satisfied  with  money:  and  he  that  loveth 
riches  shall  reap  no  fruit  from  them:  so  this  also  is  vanity.  Where  there 
are  great  riches,  there  are  also  many  to  eat  them.  And  what  doth  it  profit 
the  owner,  but  that  he  seeth  the  riches  with  his  eyes  ?  Sleep  is  sweet  to  a 
labouring  man,  whether  he  eat  little  or  much:  but  the  fulness  of  the  rich  will 
not  suffer  him  to  sleep.     Ibid.  5 — 9  to  11. 

The  eye  of  the  covetous  man  is  insatiable  in  his  portion  of  iniquity:  he 
will  not  be  satisfied  till  he  consume  his  own  soul,  drying  it  up.  An  evil  eye 
is  towards  evil  things:  and  he  shall  not  have  his  fill  of  bread,  but  shall  be 
needy  and  pensive  at  his  own  table.     Eccli.  14 — 9,  10.     See  8 — 3. 

He  that  seeketh  to  be  enriched,  turneth  away  his  eye.  Ibid.  27 — 1.  See 
30—14. 

Watching  for  riches  consumeth  the  flesh:  and  the  thought  thereof  driv- 
eth  away  sleep.  *  *  The  rich  man  hath  laboured  in  gathering  riches  to- 
gether: and  when  he  resteth  he  shall  be  filled  with  his  goods.  *  *  He  that 
loveth  gold,  shall  not  be  justified:  and  he  that  foUoweth  after  corruption,  shall 
be  filled  with  it.  Many  have  been  brought  to  fall  for  gold;  and  the  beauty 
thereof  hath  been  their  ruin.  Gold  is  a  stumbling-block  to  them  that  sacri- 
fice to  it:  wo  to  them  that  eagerly  follow  after  it;  and  every  fool  shall  perish 
by  it.     Ibid.  81—1,  3  and  5  to  7. 

0  death,  how  bitter  is  the  remembrance  of  thee  to  a  man  that  hath  peace 
in  his  possessions.  To  a  man  that  is  at  rest,  and  whose  ways  are  prosperous 
in  all  things,  and  that  is  yet  able  to  take  meat!    Ibid.  41 — 1,  2. 

For  the  iniquity  of  his  covetousness  I  was  angry,  and  I  struck  him:  I  hid 
my  face  from  thee,  and  was  angry.     Isa.  67 — 17.     See  29 — 4.  ^ 

1  spoke  to  thee  in  thy  prosperity:  and  thou  saidst:  I  will  not  hear.  Jerem. 
22—21.     See  5—27,  28,  and  15—13. 

Where  are  the  princes  of  the  nations,  and  they  that  rule  over  the  beasts 
that  are  upon  the  earth  ?  That  take  their  diversion  with  the  birds  of  the  air, 
that  hoard  up  silver,  and  gold,  wherein  men  trust,  and  there  is  no  end  of  their 
getting  ?  who  work  in  silver  and  are  solicitous,  and  their  works  are  unsearch- 
able ?  They  are  cut  off,  and  are  gone  down  to  hell:  and  others  are  risen  up 
in  their  place.     Baruch.     3 — 16  to  19. 

In  the  abundance  of  all  things  he  shall  kill  many.  Dan.  8—25.  See  Ezech. 
47—5,  and  Osee.  3—1. 

Ephraim  is  under  oppression  and  broken  in  judgment;  because  he  began 
to  go  after  filthiness.     Osee.  5 — 11. 

For  where  thy  treasure  is,  there  is  thy  heart  also.  *  *  No  man  can 
serve  two  masters,  for  either  he  will  hate  the  one,  and  love  the  other:  or  he 
will  hold  to  the  one,  and  despise  the  other.  You  caimot  serve  God  and  Mam- 
mon.    Matth.  6—21  and  24.     See  13—22. 

Jesus  said  to  his  disciples:  Amen  I  say  to  you,  that  a  rich  man  shall  hardly 
enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  And  again  I  say  to  you;  It  is  easier  for  a 
camel  to  pass  through  the  eye  of  a  needle,  than  for  a  rich  man  to  enter  into 
the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Ibid.  19—23,  24.  See  Philip.  8—18,  19,  and  James. 
4—1. 

Having  their  hearts  exercised  with  covetousness,  sons  of  malediction: 
forsaking  the  right  way  they  have  gone  astray.    2.  Peter.  2—14, 15. 

Because  thou  say  est:  I  am  rich,  and  made  wealthy,  and  I  have  need  of 


Rlt)DLE,  763 

nothing:  and  thou  knowest  not,  that  thou  art  wretched^  and  rniserable,  and 
poor,  and  blind,  and  naked.     Apocal.  3—17. 

Riches  Tend  to  Evil. 

For  gold  and  silver  hath  destroyed  many,  and  hath  reached  even  to  the 
heart  of  kings,  and  perverted  them.     Eccli.  8 — 3. 

If  thou  be  rich,  thou  shalt  not  be  free  from  sin.     Ibid.  11 — 10. 

The  house  that  is  very  rich  shall  be  brought  to  nothing  by  pride:  so  the 
substance  of  the  proud  shall  be  rooted  out.     Ibid.  21—5. 

Covetousness  is  the  root  of  all  evils.     1.  Tim.  6 — 10. 

RIDDLE. 

Then  Samson  went  down  with  his  father  and  mother  to  Thamnatha.  And 
when  they  were  come  to  the  vineyards  of  the  town,  behold,  a  young  lion  met 
him  raging  and  roaring.  And  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  came  upon  Samson:  and 
he  tore  the  lion  as  he  would  have  torn  a  kid  in  pieces,  having  nothing  at  aU 
in  his  hand :  and  he  would  not  tell  this  to  his  father  and  mother.  And  he  went 
down  and  spoke  to  the  woman  that  had  pleased  his  eyes.  And  after  some 
days  returning  to  take  her,  he  went  aside  to  see  the  carcass  of  the  lion,  and 
behold,  there  was  a  swarm  of  bees  in  the  mouth  of  the  lion,  and  a  honey- 
comb. And  when  he  had  taken  it  in  his  hands,  he  went  on  eating:  and  com- 
ing to  his  father  and  mother,  he  gave  them  of  it,  and  they  ate:  but  he  would 
not  tell  them,  that  he  had  taken  the  honey  from  the  body  of  the  lion.  So  his 
father  went  down  to  the  woman,  and  made  a  feast  for  his  son  Samson:  for 
so  the  young  men  used  to  do.  And  when  the  citizens  of  that  place  saw  him, 
they  brought  him  thirty  companions  to  be  with  him.  And  Samson  said  to 
them:  I  will  propose  to  you  a  riddle,  which  if  you  declare  unto  me  within  the 
seven  days  of  the  feast,  I  will  give  j'^ou  thirty  shirts,  and  as  many  coats:  but 
if  you  shall  not  be  able  to  declare  it,  you  shall  give  me  thirty  shirts  and  the 
same  number  of  coats.  They  answered  him:  Put  forth  the  riddle  that  we  may 
hear  it.  And  he  said  to  them:  Out  of  the  eat«r  came  forth  meat;  and  out  of 
the  strong  came  forth  sweetness.  And  they  could  not  in  three  days  expound 
the  riddle.  And  when  the  seventh  day  came,  they  said  to  the  wife  of  Sam- 
son: Soothe  thy  husband,  and  persuade  him  to  tell  thee  what  the  riddle  mean- 
eth.  But  if  thou  wilt  not  do  it,  we  will  burn  thee,  and  thy  father's  house. 
Have  you  called  us  to  the  wedding  on  purpose  to  strip  us  ?  so  she  wept  before 
Samson,  and  complained,  saying:  Thou  hatest  me,  and  dost  not  love  me: 
therefore  thou  wilt  not  expound  to  me  the  riddle  which  thou  hast  proposed  to 
the  sons  of  my  people.  But  he  answered :  I  would  not  tell  it  to  my  father  and 
mother;  and  how  can  I  tell  it  to  thee  ?  so  she  wept  before  him  the  seven  days 
of  the  feast:  and  at  length  on  the  seventh  day  as  she  was  troublesome  to  him, 
he  expounded  it.  And  she  immediately  told  her  countrymen.  And  they  on 
the  seventh  day  before  the  sun  went  down  said  to  him:  What  is  sweeter  than 
honey?  and  what  is  stronger  than  a  lion  ?  And  he  said  to  them:  If  you  had 
"not  ploughed  with  my  heifer,  you  had  not  found  out  my  riddle.  And  the 
Spirit  of  the  Lord  came  upon  him:  and  he  went  down  to  Ascalon,  and  slew 
there  thirty  men,  whose  garments  he  took  away,  and  gave  to  them  that  had 
declared  the  riddle.  And  being  exceeding  angry,  he  went  up  to  his  father's 
house.     Judges.  14 — 5  to  20. 


764  ROBBERY. 

{See  also  Theft.) 

Bobbery  Condemned. 

I 

The  robberies  of  the  wicked  shall  be  their  downfall;  because  they  would 
not  do  judgment.     Prov.  21 — 7. 

He  that  oppresseth  the  poor  to  increase  his  own  riches,  shall  himself  give 
to  one  that  is  richer,  and  shall  be  in  need.     Ibid.  22 — 16. 

Wo  to  thee  that  spoilest;  shalt  not  thou  thyself  also  be  spoiled  ?  and  thou 
that  despisest,  shalt  not  thyself  also  be  despised  ?  when  thou  shalt  have  made 
an  end  of  spoiling,  thou  shalt  be  spoiled:  when  being  wearied,  thou  shalt 
cease  to  despise,  thou  shalt  be  despised.     Isa.  33—1.     See  Ezech.  22—25. 

Examples  of  Robbery  and  Spoliation. 

And  when  they  were  gone  out,  the  other  sons  of  Jacob  came  upon  the 
slain;  and  plundered  the  city  in  revenge  of  the  rape.  And  they  took  their 
sheep  and  their  herds  and  their  asses,  wasting  all  they  had  in  their  houses 
and  in  the  fields.  And  their  children,  and  wives  they  took  captives.  Gten. 
34—27  to  29. 

And  the  children  of  Israel  did  as  Moses  had  commanded:  and  they  asked 
of  the  Egyptians  vessels  of  silver  and  gold,  and  very  much  raiment.  And  the 
Lord  gave  favour  to  the  people  in  the  sight  of  the  Egyptians,  so  that  they  lent 
unto  them:  and  they  stripped  the  Egyptians.     Exod.  12 — 35,  36. 

And  Sehon  came  out  to  meet  us  with  all  his  people  to  fight  at  Jasa.  And 
the  Lord  om*  God  deHvered  him  to  us:  and  we  slew  him  with  his  sons  and  all 
his  people.  And  we  took  all  his  cities  at  that  time,  killing  the  inhabitants  of 
them,  men  and  women  and  children.  We  left  nothing  of  them.  Deut.  2 — 32 
to  34.     See  3—7. 

Now  when  David  and  his  men  were  come  to  Siceleg  on  the  third  day,  the 
Amalecites  had  made  an  invasion  on  the  s?)uth  side  upon  Siceleg,  and  had 
smitten  Siceleg,  and  burnt  it  with  fire:  and  had  taken  the  women  captives 
that  were  in  it,  both  little  and  great:  and  they  had  not  killed  any  person, 
but  had  carried  them  with  then:!^  and  went  on  their  way.  So  when  David  and 
his  men  came  to  the  city,  and  found  it  burnt  with  fire,  and  that  their  wives, 
and  their  sons,  and  their  daughters,  were  taken  captives.  David  and  the  peo- 
ple that  were  with  him.  lifted  up  their  voices,  and  wept  till  they  had  no  more 
tears.  1,  Kings.  30—1  to  4.  See  verses  19  and  20;  also  2.  Kings.  23—10; 
8.  Kings.  21— 15;1,  Paral.  10— 8;  2.  Paral.  14— 13,and  following  verses;  20—25, 
and  28-8. 

Sacrilegious  Robbery. 

Then  Hazael  king  of  Syria  went  up,  and  fought  against  Qeth,  and  took  it, 
and  set  his  face  to  go  up  to  Jerusalem.  Wherefore  Joas  king  of  Juda  took  all 
the  sanctified  things,  which  Josaphat,  and  Joram.and  Ochozias, his  fathers  the 
kings  of  Juda  had  dedicated  to  holy  uses,  and  which  he  himself  had  offered: 
and  all  the  silver  that  could  be  found  in  the  treasures  of  the  temple  of  the 
Lord,  and  in  the  king's  palace;  ajid  sent  it  to  Hazael  king  of  Syiia:  and  he 
went  off  from  Jerusalem.  *  *  And  his  servants  arose,  and  conspired  among 
themselves,  and  slew  Joas  in  the  house  of  Mello  in  the  descent  of  Sella. 
4.  Kings.  12—17,  18  and  20. 


RULER.  765 

And  he  (Nabuchodonosor)  brought  out  from  thence  all  the  treasures  of  the 
house  of  the  Lord,  and  the  treasures  of  the  king's  house:  and  he  cut  in  pieces 
all  the  vessels  of  gold  which  Solomon  king  of  Israel  had  made  in  the  temple  of 
the  Lord,  according  to  the  word  of  the  Lord.  Ibid.  24—1  to  4.  See  Dan.  Chap- 
ter 5. 

And  Achaz  stripped  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and  the  house  of  the  kings, 
and  of  the  princes,  and  gave  gifts  to  the  king  of  the  Assyrians:  and  yet  it 
availed  him  nothing.     2.  Paral.  28 — 21. 

But  now  I  remember  the  evils  that  I  have  done  in  Jerusalem,  from  wlrence 
also  I  took  away  all  the  spoils  of  gold,  and  of  silver  that  were  in  it;  and  I  sent 
to  destroy  the  inhabitants  of  Juda  without  cause.  I  know  therefore  that  for 
this  cause  these  evils  have  found  me:  and  behold,  I  perish  with  great  grief  in 
a  strange  land.     1.  Mach.  6—13,  13. 

Now  when  ApoUonius  had  given  the  king  notice  concerning  the  money 
that  he  was  told  of,  he  called  for  Heliodorus,  who  had  the  charge  over  his 
affairs,  and  sent  him  with  commission  to  bring  him  the  foresaid  money.  *  * 
But  Heliodorus  executed  that  which  he  had  resolved  on,  himself  being  present 
in  the  same  place  with  his  guard  about  the  treasury.  But  the  spirit  of  the 
Almghty  God  gave  a  great  evidence  of  his  presence;  so  that  all  that  had  pre- 
sumed to  obey  him,  falling  down  by  the  power  of  God,  were  struck  with 
fainting  and  dread.  For  there  appeared  to  them  a  horse  with  a  terrible  rider 
upon  him;  adorned  with  a  very  rich  covering:  and  he  ran  fiercely  and  struck 
Heliodorus  with  his  fore-feet:  and  he  that  sat  upon  him,  seemed  to  have 
armour  of  gold.  Moreover  there  appeared  two  other  young  men  beautiful 
and  strong,  bright  and  glorious,  and  in  comely  apparel:  who  stood  by  him, 
on  either  side,  and  scourged  him  without  ceasing  with  many  stripes.  And 
Heliodorus  suddenly  fell  to  the  ground:  and  they  took  him  up  covered  with 
great  darkness:  and  having  put  him  into  a  litter  they  carried  him  out.  So  he 
that  came  with  many  servants,  and  all  his  guard  into  the  aforesaid  treasury, 
was  carried  out  no  one  being  able  to  help  him,  the  manifest  power  of  God 
being  known.     2.  Mach.  3—7,  and  23  to  28. 

Now  when  many  sacrileges  had  been  committed  by  Lysimachus  in  the 
temple,  by  the  counsel  of  Menelaus,  and  the  rumour  of  it  was  spread  abroad, 
the  multitude  gathered  themselves  together  against  Lysimachus,  a  great 
quantity  of  gold  being  already  carried  away.  Wherefore  the  multitude  making 
an  insurrection,  and  their  minds  being  filled  with  anger,  Lysimachus  armed 
about  three  thousand  men,  and  began  to  use  violence,  one  Tyrannus  being 
captain,  a  man  far  gone  both  in  age  and  in  madness.  But  when  they  per- 
ceived the  attempt  of  Lysimachus,  some  caught  up  stones,  some  strong  clubs: 
and  some  threw  ashes  upon  Lysimachus.  And  many  of  them  were  wounded, 
and  some  struck  down  to  the  ground;  but  all  were  put  to  flight:  and  as  for  the 
sacrilegious  fellow  himself  they  slew  him  beside  the  treasury.  Ibid.  4 — 39 
to  42. 

Then  one  of  his  disciples,  Judas  Iscariot,  he  that  was  about  to  betray  him, 
said:  Why  was  not  this  ointment  sold  for  three  hundred  pence,  and  given  to 
the  poor?  Now  he  said  this,  not  because  he  cared  for  the  poor,  but  because  he 
was  a  thief,  and  having  the  purse,  carried  what  was  put  therein.  John. 
12_4  to  6. 

RULER. 

{See  also  King,  Prince,  and  Subject.) 


766  RULER. 

God  Tolerates  Wicked  Rulers  and  Prelates  on  Account  of  the  People's  Sins. 

Who  maketh  a  man  that  is  a  hypocrite  to  reign  for  the  sins  of  the  people. 
Job.  34—30.     See  3.  Kings.  12—14. 

For  the  Lord  hath  mingled  for  j'ou  the  spirit  of  a  deep  sleep;  he  will  shut 
up  yoiu*  eyes;  he  will  cover  your  prophets  and  princes,  that  see  visions.  Isa. 
29—10. 

I  wiU  give  thee  a  king  in  my  wrath,  and  will  take  him  away  in  my  indig- 
nation.    Osee.   13 — 11. 

They  receive  not  the  love  of  the  truth  that  they  might  be  saved.  There- 
fore God  shaU  send  them  the  operation  of  error,  to  believe  a  lie.  2.  Thess. 
2—10. 

Note. — God  shall  send;  that  is,  God  shall  suffer  them  to  be  deceived  by 
lying  wonders,  and  false  miracles,  in  punishment  of  their  not  entertaining 
the  love  of  truth. 

God  Commands  Obedience  to  Wicked  Rulers. 

Then  Jesus  spoke  to  the  multitude  and  to  his  disciples,  saying:  The 
Scribes  and  the  Pharisees  have  sitten  on  the  chair  of  Moses.  All,  therefore, 
whatsoever  they  shall  say  to  you,  observe  and  do:  but  according  to  their 
works,  do  ye  not:  for  they  say,  and  do  not.     Matth.  23 — 1  to  3. 

Servants  be  subject  to  your  masters  with  all  fear;  not  only  to  the  good, 
and  gentle,  but  also  to  the  froward.     1.  Peter.  2—18. 

SABBATH. 

(See  Festival.) 

SACRAMENT. 

The  Sacraments  of  the  New  Law  Pi-oduce  Grace. 

He  that  eateth  my  flesh,  and  drinketh  my  blood,  abideth  in  me,  and  I  m 
him,    John.  6 — 57.    See  whole  context. 

Now  when  they  had  heard  these  things,  they  had  compunction  in  their 
heart;  and  they  said  to  Peter  and  to  the  rest  of  the  apostles:  "What  shall  we 
do,  men  brethren?  but  Peter  (said)  to  them:  Do  penance,  and  be  baptized 
every  one  of  you  in  the  name  of  Jesuh  Christ,  for  the  remission  of  your  sins: 
and  you  shall  receive  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Gliost.    Acts.  2—37,  38.    See  19—5. 

Then  they  {the  Apostles)  laid  their  hands  upon  them;  and  they  received 
the  Holy  Ghost.     Ibid.  8—17. 

Who  in  time  past  had  been  incredulous,  when  they  waited  for  the  patience 
of  God  in  the  days  of  Noe,  when  the  ark  was  a  buUding:  in  which  a  few,  that 
is,  eight  souls,  were  saved  by  water.  Whereunto  baptism  being  of  the  like 
form,  now  saveth  you  also.    1.  Peter.  3 — 20,  21. 

Sacram,ent  of  Baptism. 

(See  Baptism.) 


SACRAMENT.  767 

Sacrament  of  Confirmation. 
(See  also  Confirmation.) 

And  when  Paul  had  imposed  his  hands  on  them,  the  Holy  Ghost  came 
upon  them,  and  they  spoke  tongues,  and  prophesied.  Acts.  19 — 6.  See  verse 
20;  also  8—17. 

Now  he  that  confirmeth  us  with  you  in  Christ,  and  he  that  hath  anointed 
us,  is  God;  Who  also  hath  sealed  us,  and  given  the  pledge  of  the  Spirit  in  our 
hearts.    2.  Cor.  1—21,  22.     See  Hebr.  6—2. 

In  whom  you  also,  when  j'^ou  had  heard  the  word  of  truth  (the  gospel 
of  your  salvation)  in  whom  also  beUeving  you  were  sealed  with  the  holy 
Spirit  of  promise.     Ephes.  1 — 13. 

Sacrament  of  the  Holy  Eucharist. 

(See  Evxiharist.) 

Sacrament  of  Penance. 

(See  also  Penance.) 

Amen,  I  say  to  you,  whatsoever  you  shall  bind  upon  earth,  shall  be  bound 
also  in  heaven:  and  whatsoever  you  shall  loose  upon  earth,  shall  be  loosed 
also  in  heaven.     Matth.  18—18.     See  16—19. 

Receive  ye  the  Holy  Ghost:  whose  sins  you  shall  forgive,  they  are  for- 
given them:  and  whose  you  sliall  retain,  they  are  retained.    John.  20 — 22,  23. 

We  are,  therefore,  ambassadors  for  Christ.  2.  Cor.  5—20.  See  verses 
18, 19. 

TTie  Sacrament  of  Extreme  Unction. 

Is  any  man  sick  among  you  ?  Let  him  bring  in  the  priests  of  the  church, 
and  let  them  pray  over  him,  anointing  him  with  oil,  in  the  name  of  the  Lord: 
and  the  prayer  of  faith  shall  save  the  sick  man:  and  the  Lord  shall  raise  him 
up:  and  if  he  be  in  sins,  they  shall  be  forgiven  him.  James.  5 — 14,  15.  See 
Mark.  6—12,  13. 

The  Sacrament  of  Orders. 

Receive  ye  the  Holy  Ghost:  whose  sins  you  shall  forgive,  they  are  for- 
given them:  and  whose  you  shall  retain,  they  are  retained.    John.  20 — 22, 23. 

And  as  they  were  ministering  to  the  Lord,  and  fasting,  the  Holy  Ghost 
.  said  to  them:  Separate  me  Saul  and  Barnabas,  for  the  work  to  which  I  have 
taken  them.  Then  they  fasting  and  praying,  and  imposing  their  hands  upon 
thenj.  sent  them  away.     Acts.  13 — 2,  3.     See  6 — 6. 

Take  heed  to  yourselves,  and  to  all  the  flock,  over  which  the  Holy  Ghost 
-hath  placed  you  bishops,  to  rule  the  church  of  God,  which  he  hath  purchased 
with  his  own  blood.     Ibid.  20—28. 

Neglect  not  the  grace  which  is  in  thee,  which  was  given  thee  by  prophe- 
cy, with  the  imposition  of  the  hands  of  the  priesthood.     1.  Tim.  4 — 14. 


768  SAINT. 

Impose  not  hands  lightly  upon  any  man.     Ibid.  5—22. 

For  which  cause  I  admonish  thee,  that  thou  stir  up  the  grace  of  God, 
which  is  in  thee  by  the  imposition  of  my  hands.     2.  Tim.  1 — 6. 

For  this  cause  I  left  thee  in  Crete,  that  thou  shouldest  set  in  order  the 
things  that  are  w^anting,  and  shouldest  ordain  priests  in  every  city,  as  I  also 
appointed  thee.     Titus.  1 — 5. 

The  Sacrament  of  Matrimony. 

For  this  cause  shall  a  man  leave  his  father  and  mother;  and  shall  adhere 
to  his  wife:  and  they  shall  be  two  in  one  flesh.  This  is  a  great  sacrament: 
but  I  speak  in  Christ  and  in  the  church.  Ephes.  5 — 31,  32.  See  verse  25; 
also  Matth.  19—5,  and  Mark.  10—7. 

Yet  she  (ivoman)  shall  be  saved  by  bearing  children,  if  she  continue  in 
faith,  and  love,  and  sanctification  with  sobriety.     1.  Tim.  2 — 15. 

SACRAMENTALS. 

Sacramentals,  that  is,  Holy  Water,  the  Agnus  Dei,  Etc. 

For  every  creature  of  God  is  good,  and  nothing  to  be  rejected  that  is  re- 
ceived with  thanksgiving:  for  it  is  sanctified  by  the  word  of  God  and  prayer. 
1,  Tim.  4—4,  5. 

SACRIFICE. 

(See  Oblation.) 

Sacrifice  of  the  New  Law. 

(See  Mass.) 

SADNESS. 

(See  Grief.) 

SAINT. 

The  Saints  are  in  Heaven  and  Reign  with  God. 

And  Jesus  said  to  him  (the  penitent  thief):  Amen  I  say  to  thee,  this  day 
thou  shalt  be  with  me  in  paradise.     Luke.  23 — 43. 

If  any  man  minister  to  me,  let  him  foUow  me:  and  where  I  am,  there 
also  shall  my  minister  be.  If  any  man  minister  to  me,  him  will  my  Father 
honour,    John.  12 — 26. 

Father,  I  will  that  where  I  am,  they  also  whom  thou  hast  given  me,  may 
be  with  me;  that  they  may  see  my  glory,  which  thou  hast  given  me:  because 
thou  hast  loved  me  before  the  foundation  of  the  world.     Ibid,  17 — 24. 

For  we  know  that  if  our  earthly  house  of  this  habitation  be  dissolved, 
that  we  have  a  building  of  God,  a  house  not  made  with  hands,  eternal  in 
heaven.     *    *    (For  we  walk  by  faith  and  not  by  sight.)    We  are  confident, 


SAINT.  769 

I  say,  and  have  a  good  will  to  be  absent  rathei*.  from  the  body,  and  to  be 
present  with  the  Lord.     3.  Cor.  5—1  and  7,  8.     See  Philip.  1—23. 

To  him  that  shall  overcome,  I  will  grant  to  sit  with  me  in  my  throne:  as 
I  also  have  overcome,  and  have  sat  with  my  Father  in  his  throne.  Apocal. 
3—21.     See  2—7,  and  21—7. 

After  this  I  saw  a  great  multitude,  which  no  man  could  number,  of  all 
nations,  and  tribes,  and  peoples,  and  tongues,  standing  before  the  throne, 
and  in  sight  of  the  Lamb,  clothed  with  white  robes,  and  palms  in  their  hands: 
and  they  cried  with  a  loud  voice,  saying:  Salvation  to  our  God,  who  sitteth 
upon  the  throne,  and  to  the  Lamb.  *  *  And  one  of  the  ancients  answered, 
and  said  to  me:  Who  are  these  that  are -clothed  in  white  robes?  and  whence 
are  they  come?  And  I  said  to  him:  My  Lord,  thou  knowest.  And  he  said  to 
me:  These  are  they  who  are  come  out  of  great  tribulation,  and  have  washed 
their  robes,  and  have  made  them  white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb.  Therefore, 
they  are  before  the  throne  of  God,  and  serve  him  day  and  night  in  his  temple, 
and  he,  that  sitteth  on  the  throne,  shall  dwell  over  them.  Ibid.  7—9,  10  and 
13  to  15. 

And  I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying  to  me:  Write:  Blessed  are 
the  dead,  who  die  in  the  Lord.  From  henceforth  now,  saith  the  Spirit,  that 
thej^may  rest  from  their  labours:  for  their  works  follow  them.    Ibid.  14 — 13. 

The  Saints,  as  Friends  of  God,  are  Rightly  and  Lawfully  Honoured  with 

Religious  Worship. 

Abraham,  Lot  and  Josue  fell  prone  upon  the  earth  in  the  presence  of  An- 
gels, and  worshipped  them.     Gen.  18—2;  19 — 1,  and  Josue.  5 — 15. 

Whosoever  shall  glorify  me,  him  will  I  glorify,  said  the  Lord.  1.  Kings. 
2—30. 

And  as  Abdias  was  in  the  way,  Elias  met  him:  and  he  knew  him,  and 
fell  on  his  face,  and  said:  Art  thou  my  lord  Elias?    3.  Kings.  18 — 7. 

But  to  me  thy  friends,  O  God,  are  made  exceedingly  honourable.  Psalm. 
138—17. 

If  any  man  minister  tome,   him  will  my  Father  honour.     John.  12 — 26. 

Invocation  of  the  Saints. 

Wherefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  concerning  the  king  of  the  Assyrians:  He 
shall  not  come  into  the  city,  nor  shoot  au  arrow  into  it,  nor  come  before  it 
with  shield,  nor  cast  a  trench  about  it.  By  the  way  that  he  came,  he  shall  re- 
turn: and  into  this  city  he  shall  not  come,  saith  the  Lord.  And  I  will  protect 
this  city,  and  will  save  it  for  my  own  sake,  and  for  David  my  servant's  sake. 
4.  Kings.  19—32  to  34.     See  20—6,  and  Isa.  37—35. 

Take  unto  you  therefore  seven  oxen,  and  seven  rams,  and  go  to  my  ser- 
vant Job,  and  offer  for  yourselves  a  holocaust:  and  my  servant  Job  shall  pray 
for  you:  his  face  I  will  accept,  that  folly  be  not  imputed  to  you:  for  you  have 
not  spoken  right  things  before  me,  as  my  servant  Job  hath.  So  Eliphaz  the 
Themanite,  and  Baldad  the  Suhite.  and  Sophar  the  Naamathite,  went,  and 
did  as  the  Lord  had  spoken  to  them :  and  the  Lord  accepted  the  face  of  Job. 
The  Lord  also  was  turned  at  the  penance  of  Job,  when  he  prayed  for  his 
friends.     Job.  42—8  to  10. 


770  SAINT. 

The  Saints  Pray  for  Us. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  me:  If  Moses  and  Samuel  shall  stand  before  me,  my 
soul  is  not  towards  this  people:  cast  them  out  from  my  sight,  and  let  them  go 
forth.    Jerem.  15 — 1. 

Then  Onias  answering,  said:  This  is  a  lover  of  his  brethren,  and  of  the 
people  of  Israel:  this  is  he  that  prayeth  much  for  the  people  and  for  all  the 
holy  city,  Jeremias  the  prophet  of  God.     2.  Mach.  15 — 14. 

And  when  he  had  opened  the  book, the  four  living  creatures,  and  the  four 
and  twenty  ancients  fell  down  before  the  Lamb,  having  every  one  of  them 
harps.and  golden  vials  full  of  odours,  which  are  the  prayers  of  saints.  Apocal. 
5-8. 

And  another  Angel  came,  and  stood  before  the  altar,  having  a  golden 
censer:  and  there  was  given  to  him  much  incense,  that  he  should  offer  of  the 
prayers  of  all  saints  upon  the  golden  altar,  which  is  before  the  throne  of  God. 
And  the  smoke  of  the  incense  of  the  prayers  of  the  saints  ascended  up  before 
God,  from  the  hand  of  the  Angel.     Ibid.  8—3,  4. 

Tfie  Saints,  though  Departed  from  this  Life,  Obtain  Many  Favors  for  us  from 
Ood  through  their  Prayers  and  Merits. 

And  he  (Isaac)  went  up  from  that  place  to  Bersabee,  where  the  Lord  ap- 
peared to  him  that  same  night,  saying:  I  am  the  God  of  Abraham  thy  father, 
do  not  fear,  for  I  am  with  thee:  I  will  bless  thee,  and  multi])ly  thy  seed  for 
my  servant  Abraham's  sake.     Gen.  36 — 23,24.     See  48— 16. 

But  Moses  besought  the  Lord  his  God,  saying:  Why,  O  Lord,  is  thy  in- 
dignation enkindled  against  thy  people,  whom  thou  hast  brought  out  of  the 
land  of  Egypt,  with  great  power,  and  with  a  mighty  hand  ?  Let  not  the 
Egyptians  say,  I  beseech  thee:  He  craftily  brought  them  out,  that  he  might 
kill  them  in  the  mountains,  and  destroy  them  from  the  earth:  let  thy  anger 
cease,  and  be  appeased  upon  the  wickedness  of  thy  people.  Remember  Abra- 
ham, Isaac,  and  Israel,  thy  servants,  to  whom  thou  sworest  by  thj'  own  self, 
saying:  I  will  multiply  your  seed  as  the  stars  of  heaven:  and  this  whole  land 
that  I  have  spoken  of,  I  will  give  to  your  seed,  and  you  shall  possess  it  for 
ever.  And  the  Lord  was  appeased  from  doing  the  evil  which  he  had  spoken 
against  his  people.     Exod.  32 — 11  to  14. 

The  Lord  therefore  said  to  Solomon:  Because  thou  hast  done  this:  and 
hast  not  kept  my  covenant,  and  my  precepts,  which  I  have  commanded  thee, 
I  will  divide  and  rend  thy  kingdom;  and  will  give  it  to  thy  servant.  Never- 
theless in  thy  days  I  will  not  do  it, for  David  thy  father's  sake:  but  I  will  rend 
it  out  of  the  hand  of  thy  son.  Neither  will  I  take  away  the  whole  kingdom: 
but  I  will  give  one  tribe  to  thy  son  for  the  sake  of  David  my  servant,  and  Jeru- 
salem which  I  have  chosen.  *  *  Yet  I  will  not  take  away  all  the  kingdom 
of  his  (Solomon's)  hand:  but  I  will  make  him  prince  all  the  days  of  his  life, for 
David  my  servant's  sake,  whom  I  chose,  who  kept  my  commandments  and 
my  precepts.     3.  Kings.  11 — 11  to  13  and  34. 

But  for  David's  sake  the  Lord  his  God  gave  him  (Abiam)  a  lamp  in  Jeru- 
salem, to  set  up  his  son  after  him,  and  to  estabUsh  Jerusalem:  because  David 
had  done  that  which  was  right  in  the  eyes  of  the  Lord,  and  had  not  turned 
aside  from  anything  that  he  commanded  him,  all  the  days  of  his  life.  Ibid. 
15—4,  5. 


SAINT.  771 

Wherefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  concerning  the  king  of  the  Assyrians:  He 
shall  not  come  into  the  city,  nor  shoot  an  arrow  into  it,  nor  come  before  it 
with  shield,  nor  cast  a  trench  about  it.  By  the  way  that  he  came,  he  shall  re- 
turn: and  into  this  city  he  shall  not  come,  saith  the  Lord.  And  I  will  protect 
this  city,  and  will  save  it  for  my  own  sake,  and  for  David  my  servant's  sake. 
4.  Kings.  19-32'to  34.     See  20—6;  also  Isa.  37—35. 

And  he  did  in  like  manner  with  Isaac  for  the  sake  of  Abraham  his  father. 
Eccli.  44—24. 

We  Entreat  the  Saints,  without  Prejudice  to  the  Mediatorship  of  Christ,  to 
Intercede  for  Us,  just  as  We  Solicit  the  flayers  of  the  Living. 

And  the  Philistines  heard  that  the  children  of  Israel  were  gathered  to- 
gether to  Masphath:  and  the  lords  of  the  Philistines  went  up  against  Israel. 
And  when  the  children  of  Israel  heard  this,  they  wei-e  afraid  of  the  Philis- 
tines. And  they  said  to  vSamuel:  Cease  not  .to  cry  to  the  Lord  our  God  for  us, 
that  he  may  save  us  out  of  the  hand  of  the  Philistines.     1.  Kings.  7—7,  8. 

I  beseech  you,  therefore,  brethren,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  by 
the  charity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  that  you  assist  me  in  your  prayers  for  me  to 
Ood,  that  I  may  be  delivered  from  the  unbelievers  that  are  in  .Judea,  and  that 
the  oblation  of  my  service  may  be  acceptable  in  Jerusalem  to  the  saints.  That 
I  may  come  to  you  witli  joy,  by  the  will  of  God,  and  may  be  refreshed  with 
you.     Rom.  15— 30  to  32. 

Praying  withal  for  us  also,  that  God  may  open  to  us  a  door  of  speech  to 
speak  the  mystery  of  Christ  (for  which  also  I  am  in  bands,)  that  I  may  make 
it  manifest  as  I  ought  to  speak.     Coloss.  4 — 3,  4.    See  Ephes.  6 — 18,  19. 

Brethren,  pray  for.  us.     1.  Thess.  5 — 25. 

For  the  rest,  brethren,  pray  for  us,  that  the  word  of  God  may  run  and  may 
be  glorified,  even  as  among  you:  and  that  we  may  be  delivered  from  trouble- 
some and  evil  men:  for  all  men  have  not  faith.     2.  Thess.  3 — 1,  2. 

Pray  for  us:  for  we  trust  that  we  have  a  good  conscience,  being  willing 
to  behave  ourselves  well  in  all  things.  And  I  beseech  you  the  more  to  do  this, 
that  I  may  be  restored  to  you  the  sooner.     Hebr.  13 — 18,  19. 

It  is  not  Surprising  that  the  Saints  should  be  Aware  of  Our  Prayers,  be- 
cause They  are  as  the  Angels  of  God. 

For  in  the  resurrection  they  shall  neither  marry,  nor  be  given  in  mar- 
riage; but  shall  be  as  the  Angels  of  God  in  heaven.  Matth.  22 — 30.  See 
Mark.  12—25,  and  Luke.  20—36. 

So,  I  say  to  you,  there  shall  be  joy  before  the  Angels  of  God  upon  one  sin- 
ner doing  penance.     Luke,  15—10. 

'^OTE.— Before  the  Angels.  By  this  it  is  plain  that  the  spirits  in  heaven 
have  a  concern  for  us  below,  and  a  joy  at  our  repentance,  and  consequently  a 
knowledge  of  it.  . 

The  Saints  Offer  our  Prayers  to  Ood. 

When  thou  didst  pray  with  tears,  and  didst  bury  the  dead,  and  didst 
leave  thy  dinner,  and  hide  the  dead  by  day  in  thy  house,  and  bury  them  by 
night,  I  offered  thy  prayer  to  the  Lord.     Tob.  12 — 12. 


772  SAINT. 

And  when  he  had  opened  the  book,  the  four  living  creatures,  and  the  four 
and  twenty  ancients  fell  down  before  the  Lamb,  having  every  one  of  them 
harps,  and  golden  vials  full  of  odours,  which  are  the  prayers  of  the  saints. 
Apocal.  5—8.     See  8—3,  4. 

Note. — The  prayers  of  the  saints.  Here  we  see  that  the  saints  in  heaven 
offer  up  to  Christ  the  prayers  of  the  faithful  upon  earth. 

The  fact  that  God  alone  is  the  Searcher  of  Hearts,  is  no  Argument  against  this 

Knowledge  on  the  part  of  the  Saints,  because  Men  also  Know, 

by  Revelation,  the  Secrets  of  the  Heart. 

And  Samuel  answered  Saul,  saying:  I  am  the  seer:  go  up  before  me  to  the 
high  place,  that  you  may  eat  with  me  to-day.  and  I  wUl  let  thee  go  in  the 
morning;  and  tell  thee  all  that  is  in  thy  heart.     1.  Kings.  9 — 19. 

But  he  [Oiezi)  went  in,  and  stood  before  his  master.  And  EUseus  said: 
Whence  comest  thou,  Giezi  ?  He  answered:  Thy  servant  went  no  whither.  But 
he  said:  Was  not  my  heart  present, when  the  man  turned  back  from  his  char- 
iot to  meet  thee  ?  So  now  thou  hast  received  money,  and  received  garments, 
to  buy  olive-yards,  and  vineyards,  and  sheep,  and  oxen,  and  men-servants, 
and  maid-servants.     4.  Kings.  5—25,  26. 

And  the  heart  of  the  king  of  Syria  was  troubled  for  this  thing.  And  call- 
ing together  his  servants,  he  said:  Why  do  you  not  tell  me  who  it  is  that  be- 
trays me  to  the  king  of  Israel  ?  And  one  of  his  servants  said:  No  one,my  lord 
O  king:  but  Eliseus  the  prophet,  that  is  in  Israel,  telleth  the  king  of  Israel  all 
the  words  that  thou  speakest  in  thy  privy  chamber.     Ibid.  6 — 11,  12. 

Thou,  O  king,  didst  begin  to  think  in  thj^  bed,  what  should  come  to  pass 
hereafter:  and  he  that  revealeth  mysteries  shewed  thee  what  shall  come  to 
pass.  To  me  also  this  secret  is  revealed,  not  by  any  wisdom  that  I  have  more 
than  all  men  alive;  but  that  the  interpretation  might  be  made  manifest  to  the 
king,  and  thou  mightest  know  the  thoughts  of  thy  mind.     Dan.  2—29,  30. 

Things,  which  are  said  Particularly  of  Ood,  are  also  sometimes  said  of  the  Min- 
istry of  the  Saints. 

{See  aJso  God.) 

But  if  thy  brother  shall  offend  thee,  go,  and  reprove  him  between  thee 
and  him  alone.  If  he  shall  hear  thee,  thou  shalt  gain  thy  brother.  Matth. 
18—15.    See  verse  18. 

They  (the  two  Angels)  say  to  her  (Mary  Magdalene):  Woman,  why  weepest 
thou?  She  saith  to  them:  Because  they  have  taken  away  my  Lord:  and  I  know 
not  where  they  have  laid  him.    John.  20 — 13. 

K  by  any  means  I  may  provoke  to  emulation  those  who  are  my  flesh, 8ind 
may  save  some  of  them.     Rom.  11 — 14. 

And  I  became  to  the  Jews  as  a  Jew,  that  I  might  gain  the  Jews.  To 
them  that  are  under  the  law,  as  if  I  were  under  the  law,  (whereas  myself  was 
not  under  the  law)  that  I  might  gain  them  that  were  under  the  law.  To  them 
that  were  without  the  law,  as  if  I  were  without  the  law,  (whereas  I  was  not 
without  the  law  of  God,  but  was  in  the  law  of  Christ)  that  I  might  gain  them 
that  were  without  the  law.    To  the  weak  I  became  weak,  that  I  might  gain 


SAINT.  773 

the  weak,  1  became  all  things  to  all  men,  that  I  might  save  all.  1.  Cor.  9 — 20 
to  22. 

Neglect  not  the  grace  which  is  in  thee,  which  was  given  thee  by  prophecy, 
with  the  imposition  of  the  hands  of  the  priesthood.     1.  Tim.  4—14. 

My  brethren,  if  any  of  you  shall  err  from  the  truth,  and  any  one  convert 
him:  he  must  know,  that  he  who  causeth  a  sinner  to  be  converted  from  the 
error  of  his  way,  shall  save  his  soul  from  death.     James.  5  —  19,  20. 

The  Ancients  Besought  God  by  the  Memory  of  the  Saints;  in  Doing  Likewise 
We  have,  therefore,  the  Authority  of  Their  Example. 

And  Jacob  said:  O  God  of  my  father  Abraham,  and  God  of  my  father 
Isaac:  O  Lord  who  saidst  to  me:  Return  to  thy  land,  and  to  the  place  of  thy 
birth,  and  I  will  do  well  for  thee.     Gen.  32 — 9. 

And  Jacob  blessed  the  sons  of  Joseph,  and  said:  God,  in  whose  sight  my 
fathers  Abraham  and  Isaac  walked,  God  that  f eedeth  me  from  my  youth  until 
this  day:  the  Angel  that  delivereth  me  from  all  evils,  bless  these  boys:  and 
let  my  name  be  called  upon  them,  and  the  names  of  my  fathers  Abraham  and 
Isaac;  and  may  they  grow  into  a  multitude  upon  the  earth.     Ibid.  48 — 15,  16. 

Moses  said  to  the  Lord:  Remember  Abraham,  Isaac,  and  Israel  thy  ser- 
vants, to  whom  thou  sworest  by  thy  own  self,  saying:  I  will  multiply  your 
seed  as  the  stars  of  heaven:  and  this  whole  land  that  I  have  spoken  of,  I  wiU 
give  to  your  seed,  and  you  shall  possess  it  for  ever.     Exod.  33 — 13. 

And  praying,  I  said:  O  Lord  God,  destroy  not  thy  people,  and  thy  inheri- 
tance, which  thou  hast  redeemed  in  thy  greatness,  whom  thou  hast  brought 
out  of  Egypt  with  a  strong  hand.  Remember  thy  servants  Abraham,  Isaac, 
and  Jacob:  look  not  on  the  stubbornness  of  this  people,  nor  on  their  wicked- 
ness and  sin.     Deut.  9—26,  27. 

And  when  it  was  now  time  to  offer  the  holocaust,  Elias  the  prophet  came 
near,  and  said:  O  Lord  God  of  Abraham,  and  Isaac,  and  Israel,  show  this  day 
that  thou  art  the  God  of  Israel,  and  I  thy  servant;  and  that  according  to  thy 
commandment  I  have  done  all  these  things.  Hear  me,  O  Lord,  hear  me;  that 
this  people  may  learn,  that  thou  art  the  Lord  God,  and  that  thou  hast  turned 
their  heart  again.     3.  Kings.  18—36,  37. 

O  Lord  God  of  Abraham,  and  of  Isaac,  and  of  Israel,  our  fathers,  keep  for 
ever  this  will  of  their  heart;  and  let  this  mind  remain  alwaj's  for  the  worship 
of  thee.     1.  Paral.  29—18.     See  2.  Paral.  6-42,  and  Psalm.  131—1,  10. 

Call  now  if  there  be  any  that  will  answer  thee,  and  turn  to  some  of  the 
saints.     Job.  5 — 1. 

And  taking  the  right  hand  of  his  daughter,  he  (Raguel)  gave  it  into  the 
right  hand  of  Tobias,  saying:  The  God  of  Abraham,  and  the  God  of  Isaac,  and 
the  God  of  Jacob  be  with  you;  and  may  he  join  you  together,  and  fulfil  his 
blessing  in  you.     Tob.  7— x5.     See  Esther.  13—15,  and  14— 18. 

Why  hast  thou  made  us  to  err,  O  Lord,  from  thy  ways  ?  why  hast  thou 
hardened  our  heart,  that  we  should  not  fear  thee  ?  return  for  the  sake  of  thy 
servants,  the  tribes  of  thy  inheritance.     Isa.  63—17. 

Deliver  us  not  up  forever,  we  beseech  thee,  for  thy  name's  sake;  and  abol. 
ish  not  thy  covenant.  And  take  not  away  thy  mercy  from  us  for  the  sake  of 
Abraham  thy  beloved,  and  Isaac  thy  servant,  and  Israel  thy  holy  one:  to 
whom  thou  hast  spoken,  promising  that  thou  wouldst  multiply  their  seed  as 
the  stars  of  heaven,  and  as  the  sand  that  is  on  the  sea-shore.  Dan.  3 — 34  to  36. 

49 


774  SAINT. 

It  is  Right  to  Chive  Praise  to  the  Saints  Departed. 

Let  us  now  praise  men  of  renown,  and  our  fathers  in  their  generation. 
*  *  Eich  men  in  virtue,  studying  beautifuhiess;  living  at  peace  in  tlieir 
houses.  All  these  have  gained  glory  in  their  generations,  and  were  praised 
in  their  days.  They  that  were  born  of  them  have  left  a  name  behind  them, 
that  their  praises  might  be  related.  *  *  Their  bodies  are  buried  in  peace: 
and  their  name  liveth  unto  generation  and  generation.  Let  the  people  show 
forth  their  wisdom,  and  the  church  declare  their  praise.  Henoch  pleased  God, 
and  was  translated  into  paradise,  that  he  may  give  repentance  to  the  nations. 
Noe  was  found  perfect,  just;  and  in  the  time  of  wrath  lie  was  made  a  recon- 
ciliation. *  *  Abrahatn  was  the  great  father  of  a  multitude  of  nations:  and 
there  was  not  found  the  like  to  him  in  glory,  who  kept  the  law  of  the  most 
High,  and  was  in  covenant  with  him.  *  *  And  he  did  in  like  manner  with 
Isaac  for  the  sake  of  Abraham  his  father.  The  Lord  gave  him  the  blessing  of 
all  nations,  and  confirmed  his  covenant  upon  the  head  of  Jacob.  Eccli.  44—  1, 
6  to'8,  14  to  17,  20,  34  and  25.     See  John.  12-26. 

The  Saints  will  Judge  the  Woi'ld. 

{See  Judgment.) 

The  Saints  Work  Miracles. 

For  Miracles  Wrought  by  Moses  and  AaYon,  see  Exod.  Chapter  7.  See  also 
Chapters  8  and  9. 

And  EUas  the  Thesbite  of  the  inhabitants  of  Galaadsaid  to  Achab:  As  the 
Lord  liveth  the  God  of  Israel,  in  whose  sight  I  stand,  there  shall  not  be  dew 
nor  rain  these  years,  but  according  to  the  words  of  my  mouth.  3.  Kings. 
17—1. 

Elias  was  a  man  passable  like  unto  us:  and  with  prayer  he  prayed  that 
it  might  not  rain  upon  the  earth ;  and  it  rained  not  for  three  years  and  six 
months.     James.  5—17. 

And  he  (Elias)  said  to  his  servant:  Go  up,  and  look  toward  the  sea.  And 
he  went  up,  and  looked,  and  said:  There  is  nothing.  And  again  he  said  to 
him:  Return  seven  times.  And  at  the  seventh  time:  Behold,  a  little  cloud 
arose  out  of  the  sea  like  a  man's  foot.  And  he  said:  Go  up,  and  say  to  Achab: 
Prepare  thy  chariot,  and  go  down,  lest  the  rain  prevent  thee.  And  while  he 
turned  himself  this  way  and  that  way,  behold,  the  heavens  grew  dark  with 
clouds  and  wind;  and  there  fell  a  great  rain.  3.  Kings.  18 — 43  to  45.  See 
17—22. 

And  he  (Elias)  prayed  again:  and  the  heaven  gave  rain,  and  the  earth 
yielded  her  fruit.    James.  5—18. 

And  Elias  took  his  mantle,  and  folded  it  together,  and  struck  the  waters; 
and  they  were  divided  hither  and  thither:  and  they  both  passed  over  on  dry 
ground.  ♦  *  And  he  (Eliseus)  struck  the  waters  with  the  mantle  of  Elias, 
that  had  fallen  from  him:  and  they  were  n  )t  divided.  And  he  said:  Where 
is  now  the  God  of  Elias  ?  And  he  struck  the  waters,  and  they  were  divided 
hither  and  thither:  and  Eliseus  passed  over.  *  *  He  went  out  to  the  spring 
of  the  waters,  and  cast  the  salt  into  it;  and  said:  Thus  saith  the  Lord:  I  have 
healed  these  waters;  and  there  shall  be  no  more  in  them  death  or  barrenness. 


SAINT.  775 

And  the  waters  were  healed  unto  this  day,  according  to  the  word  of  Eliseus, 
which  he  spoke,    4.  Kings.  3—8,  14  and  21,  22. 

Eliseus  therefore  went  into  the  house:  and  behold,  the  child  lay  dead  on 
his  bed:  and  going  in  he  shut  the  door  upon  him,  and  upon  the  child,  and 
prayed  to  the  Lord.  And  he  went  up,  and  lay  upon  the  child:  and  he  put  his 
mouth  upon  his  mouth,  and  his  eyes  upon  his  eyes,  and  his  hands  upon  his 
hands :  and  he  bowed  himself  upon  him ;  and  the  child's  flesh  grew  warm.  *  * 
And  he  called  Giezi,  and  said  to  him:  Call  this  Sunamitess.  And  she  being 
called,  went  in  to  him:  and  he  said:  Take  up  thy  son.  Ibid.  4 — 32  to  34  and 
36.     See  verses  7,  41  and  44;  also  Chapter  5,  and  Luke.  4—27. 

And  it  happened,  as  one  was  felling  some  timber,  that  the  head  of  the 
axe  fell  into  the  water:  and  he  cried  out,  and  said:  Alas,  alas,  alas,  my  lord, 
for  this  same  was  borrowed.  And  the  man  of  God  said:  Where  did  it  fall? 
and  he  showed  him  the  place.  Then  he  cut  off  a  piece  of  wood,  and  cast  it  in 
thither,  and  the  iron  swam.  And  he  said :  Take  it  up.  And  he  put  out  his 
hand,  and  took  it.  *  *  And  the  enemies  came  down  to  him:  but  Eliseus 
prayed  to  the  Lord,  saying:  Strike,  I  beseech  thee,  this  people  with  blindness. 
And  the  Lord  struck  them  with  blindness,  according  to  the  word  of  Eliseus. 
*  *  And  when  they  were  come  in  to  Samaria, Eliseus  said:  Lord, open  the  eyes 
of  these  men,  that  they  may  see.  And  the  Lord  opened  their  eyes;  and  they 
saw  themselves  to  be  in  the  midst  of  Samaria.  Ibid.  6 — 5  to  7  and  18,  20.  See 
13—21,  and  Ecch.  48—14.  15. 

And  they  {the  Apostles)  cast  out  many  devils,  and  anointed  with  oil,  many 
that  were  sick,  and  healed  them.     Mark.  6 — 18.     See  16—17,  18. 

And  the  seventy-two  returned  with  joy,  saying:  Lord,  the  devils  also  are 
subject  to  us  in  thy  name.     Luke.  10—17.     See  Acts.  16 — 18. 

But  Peter  said:  Silver  and  gold  I  have  none:  but  what  I  have, I  give  thee: 
in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ  of  Nazareth,  rise  up  and  walk.  And  having  taken 
him  by  the  right  hand,  he  lifted  him  up,  and  forthwith  his  feet  and  soles  be- 
came firm.  And  he  leaping  up,  stood,  and  walked;  and  entered  with  them 
into  the  temple,  walking,  and  leaping,  and  praising  God.     Acts.  3 — 6  to  8. 

And  the  multitude  of  men  and  women  that  believed  in  the  Lord  was 
more  increased,  insomuch  that  they  brought  out  the  sick  into  the  streets,  and 
laid  them  on  beds  and  couches,  that  when  Peter  came,  his  shadow  at  the  least 
might  overshadow  any  of  them,  and  they  might  be  delivered  from  their  in- 
firmities.    Ibid,  5 — 14,  15,     See  verse  16, 

And  having  put  them  all  out,  Peter  kneeling  down,  prayed:  and  turning 
to  the  body,  he  said:  Tabitha,  arise.  And  she  opened  her  eyes;  and  having 
seen  Peter,  sat  up.  And  giving  her  his  hand,  he  raised  her  up.  And  when 
he  had  called  the  saints  and  the  widows,  he  presented  her  alive.  Ibid,  9—40,  41, 

Now  there  sat  a  certain  man  at  Lystra  disabled  in  his  feet,  lame  from  his 
mother's  womb,  who  never-  had  walked.  This  man  heard  Paul  speaking  : 
who  looking  upon  him,  and  perceiving  that  he  had  faith  to  be  healed,  said 
with  a  loud  voice:  Stand  upright  on  thy  feet.  And  he  leaped  up  and  walked. 
Ibid.  14— 7  to  9. 

And  God  wrought  special  miracles  by  the  hand  of  Paul.  So  that  even 
there  were  brought  from  his  body  to  the  sick,  handkerchiefs  and  aprons,  and 
the  diseases  departed  from  them,  and  the  wicked  spirits  went  out  of  them. 
Ibid.  19—11,  13.     See  20—10. 

By  faith  they  passed  through  the  Red  Sea,  as  by  dry  land:  which  the 
Egyptians  attempting,  were  swallowed  up.     By  faith  the  walls  of  Jericho  fell 


776  SAINT. 

down,  by  the  going  round  them  seven  days.  By  faith  Rahab  the  harlot  per- 
ished not  with  the  unbelievers,  receiving  the  spies  with  peace.  And  what 
shall  I  yet  say  ?  For  the  time  would  fail  me  to  tell  of  Gredeon,  of  Barac,  of 
Samson,  of  Jepthe,  of  David,  of  Samuel,  and  of  the  prophets:  who  through 
faith  subdued  kingdoms,  wrought  justice,  obtained  promises,  stopped  the 
mouths  of  lions,  quenched  the  \'iolence  of  fire,  escaped  the  edge  of  the  sword, 
recovered  from  their  infirmity,  became  valiant  in  war,  put  to  flight  the  armies 
of  foreigners.     Hebr.  11 — 29  to  34. 

Prayers  of  the  Saints. 

{See  Prayer.) 

We  should  be  Saints,  that  is.  Pure  and  Holy. 

You  shall  be  holy  men  to  me.     Exod.  22 — 31. 

For  I  am  the  Lord  your  God:  be  holy,  because  I  am  holy.  Defile  not  your 
soiils.     Levit.  11—44. 

The  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  saying:  Speak  to  all  the  congregation  of  the 
children  of  Israel,  and  thou  shalt  say  to  them:  Be  ye  holy,  because  I  the  Lord 
your  God  am  holy.     Ibid.   19—1,  2. 

Sanctify  j'ourselves  and  be  ye  holy,  because  I  am  the  Lord  your  God. 
*  *  You  shall  be  holy  unto  me,  because  I  the  Lord  am  holy,  and  I  have 
separated  you  from  other  people,  that  you  should  be  mine.  Ibid.  20—7  and 
26.     See  21-6  and  8. 

The  Lord  also  said  to  Moses:  Speak  to  the  children  of  Israel,  and  thou 
shalt  tell  tliem,  to  make  to  themselves  fringes  in  the  corners  of  their  gar- 
ments, putting  in  them  ribands  of  blue:  that  when  they  shall  see  them,  they 
may  remember  all  the  commandments  of  the  Lord,  and  not  follow  their  own 
thoughts  and  eyes  going  astray  after  divers  things.  But  rather  being  mind- 
ful of  the  precepts  of  the  Lord,  may  do  them,  and  be  holy  to  their  God.  Num. 
15—37  to  40. 

Because  thou  art  a  holy  people  to  the  Lord  thy  God.  The  Lord  thy  Gk>d 
hath  chosen  thee,  to  be  his  peculiar  people  of  all  peoples  that  are  upon  the 
earth.     Deut.  7—6.  See  14— 2. 

And  the  Lord  hath  chosen  thee  this  day,  to  be  liis  peculiar  people,  as  he 
hath  spoken  to  thee,  and  to  keep  all  his  commandments:  and  to  make  thee 
higher  than  all  nations  which  he  hath  created,  to  his  own  praise,  and  name, 
and  glory:  that  thou  mayst  be  a  holy  people  of  the  Lord  thy  God  as  he  hath 
spoken.     Ibid,  26—18,  19, 

That  being  delivered  from  the  hand  of  our  enemies,  we  may  serve  him 
without  fear,  in  holiness  and  justice  before  him  all  our  days,  Luke.  1 — 74, 
75. 

For  we  ore  buried  together  with  him  by  baptism  unto  death :  That  as 
Christ  is  risen  from  the  df  ad  by  the  glory  of  the  Father,  so  we  also  may  walk 
in  newness  of  life.  For  if  we  have  been  planted  together  in  the  likeness  of 
his  death,  in  like  manner  we  shall  be  of  his  resurr^-ction.  Knowing  this,  that 
our  old  man  is  crucified  with  him,  that  th^  body  of  sin  may  be  destroyed,and 
that  we  may  serve  sin  no  longer.     Rom.  6 — 4  to  6     See  verses  13  and  19, 

I  beseech  you  therefore,  brethren,  by  the  mercy  of  God,  that  you  present 
your  bodies  a  living  sacrifice,  holy,  pleasing  to  God,  your  reasonable  service. 
Ibid.  12—1,    See  Philip.  4-18. 


SALUTATION.  777 

As  he  hath  chosen  us  in  him  before  the  foundation  of  the  world,  that  we 
should  be  holy  and  unspotted  in  his  sight  in  charity.     Ephes.  1 — 4.  See  5—3,  4. 

Husbands,  love  your  wives,  as  Christ  also  loved  the  church,  and  delivered 
himself  up  for  it.  that  he  might  sanctify  it,  cleansing  it  by  the  laver  of  water 
in  the  word  of  life;  that  he  might  present  it  to  himself  a  glorious  church,  not 
having  spot  or  wrinkle,  nor  any  such  thing;  but  that  it  should  be  holy  and 
without  blemish.     Ibid.  5  —25  to  37. 

That  you  may  approve  the  better  things;  that  you  may  be  sincere  and 
without  offence  unto  the  day  of  Christ.  Philip.  1—10.  See  2—15;  1.  Thess. 
3—13,  and  5—23. 

And  you,  whereas  you  were  some  time  alienated,  and  enemies  in  mind  in 
evil  works.  Yet  now  he  hath  reconciled  in  the  body  of  his  flesli  tlirough 
death,  to  present  you  holy,  and  unspotted,  and  blameless  before  him.  Coloss. 
1—21,  22. 

For  this  is  the  will  of  God,  your  sanctification;  that  you  should  abstain 
from  fornication :  that  every  one  of  you  should  know  how  to  possess  his  ves- 
sel in  sanctification  and  honour;  not  in  the  passion  of  lust,  like  the  Gentiles 
who  know  not  God:  and  that  no  man  over-reach  nor  deceive  his  brother  in 
business:  because  the  Lord  is  the  avenger  of  all  such  things,  as  we  have  told 
you  before,  and  have  testified.  For  God  hath  not  called  us  to  uncleanness, 
but  to  holiness.  1.  Thess.  4— 3  to  7.  See  Rom.  6—12,  13;  8—12,  13,  and  Coloss. 
3—12. 

But  according  to  him  who  is  holy,  who  hath  called  you;  be  you  also  holy 
in  all  conversation:  for  it  was  written:  You  shall  be  holy,  because  I  am  holy. 
1.  Peter.  1—15,  16.     See  2—11,  12;  Rom.  13—14,  and  Galat.  5—16. 

And  every  man  that  hath  this  hope  in  him,  sanctifieth  himself,  as  he  also 
is  holy.     1.  John.  3—3. 

He  that  is  just,  let  him  be  justified  still:  and  he  that  is  holy,  let  him  be 
sanctified  still.     Apocal.  22 — 11. 

SALUTATION. 

Examples  of  Salutation. 

And  he  (Moses)  went  out  to  meet  his  kinsman  (Jethro),  and  worshipped 
and  kissed  him :  and  they  saluted  one  another  with  words  of  peace.  Exod. 
18—7. 

The  Angel  of  the  Lord  appeared  to  him  (Oedeon),  and  said:  The  Lord  is 
with  thee,  O  most  valiant  of  men.     Judges.  6 — 12. 

And  when  they  had  turned  a  little  aside,  they  went  into  the  house  of  the 
young  man  the  Levite,  who  was  in  the  house  of  Michas:  and  they  saluted  him 
with  words  of  peace.     Ibid.  18 — 15. 

And  when  he  had  made  an  end  of  offering  the  holocaust,  behold,  Samuel 
came:  and  Saul  went  forth  to  meet  him,  and  salute  him.  1.  Kings.  13 — 10. 
See  10—4. 

And  when  David  heard  in  the  wilderness,  that  Nabal  was  shearing  his 
sheep,  he  sent  ten  young  men,  and  said  to  them:  Go  up  to  Carmel,  and  go  to 
Nabal,  and  salute  him  in  my  name  with  peace.  And  you  shall  say:  Peace  be 
to  my  brethren  and  to  thee,  and  peace  to  thy  house,  and  peace  to  all  that  thou 
hast.     Ibid.  25—4  to  6.     See  2.  Kings.  8—10. 


778  SALVATION. 

And  David  coming  to  the  people,  saluted  them  peaceably.  1.  Kings. 
30—21. 

Then  Tobias  going  forth,  found  a  beautiful  young  man,  standing  girded , 
and  as  it  were,  ready  to  walk.  And  not  knowing  that  he  was  an  Angel  of 
God,  he  saluted  him,  and  said:  From  whence  art  thou,  good  young  man?^ 
Tob.  5—5,  6. 

And  he  (Nicanor)  came  to  Judas,  and  they  saluted  one  another  j^eaceably. 
*  *  And  after  this  Nicanor  went  up  into  mount  Sion:  and  some  of  the  priests 
and  the  people  came  out  to  salute  him  peaceably.     1.  Mach.  7 — 29  and  33. 

And  Jonathan  came  to  meet  the  king  at  Joppe  with  glory:  and  they  sa- 
luted one  another,  and  they  lodged  there.     Ibid.  11 — 6. 

And  when  you  come  into  a  house,  salute  it,  saying:  Peace  be  to  this  house. 
Matth.  10-12.     See  Luke.  10— 5. 

And,  behold,  Jesus  met  them,  saying:  All  hail.  But  they  came  up,  and 
took  hold  of  his  feet,  and  worshipped  him.     Matth.  28 — 9. 

And  the  Angel  being  come  in,  said  to  her:  Hail,  full  of  grace,  the  Lord  is 
with  thee:  Blessed  art  thou  among  women.  *  *  And  she  (Ifar^)  entered 
into  the  house  of  Zachary,  and  saluted  Elizabeth.     Luke.  1 — 28  and  40. 

Now  whilst  they  were  speaking  these  things,  Jesus  stood  in  the  midst  of 
them,  and  saitli  to  them:  Peace  be  to  you;  it  is  I,  fear  not.  Ibid.  24—36.  See 
John.  20—19,  21,  26;  Rom.  16—3,  and  following  verses,  and  2.  Tim.  4—19. 

The  churches  of  Asia  salute  you.  Aquila  and  Priscilla  salute  you  much 
in  the  Lord,  with  the  church  that  is  in  their  house;  with  whom  I  also  lodge. 
All  the  brethren  salute  you.  Salute  oiie  another  with  a  holy  kiss.  The  salu- 
tation of  me  Paul,  with  my  own  hand.  1.  Cor.  16 — 19  to  21.  See  2.  Cor.  13—12; 
Philip.  4—21,  22;  Coloss.  4— 12  to  15;  1.  Thess.  5—26;  Titus.  3—15,  and  Hebr. 
13—24. 

SALVATION. 

Salvation  is  from  Ood  Alone. 

Salvation  is  of  the  Lord:  and  thy  blessing  is  upon  thy  people.  Psalm. 
3—9. 

The  Lord  is  my  firmament,  my  refuge,  and  my  deliverer.  My  God  is  my 
helper,  and  in  him  will  I  put  my  trust.  My  protector  and  the  horn  of  my  sal- 
vation, and  my  support.    Psalm.  17—3. 

Tbe  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation,  whom  shall  I  fear?  Psalm.  26 — 1. 

The  Lord  is  the  strength  of  his  people,  and  the  protector  of  the  salvation 
of  his  anointed.  Save,  O  Lord,  thy  people,  and  bless  thy  inheritance;  and 
rule  them  and  exalt  them  for  ever.  Psalm.  27—8,  9.  See  Psalm.  82 — 16,and 
Psalm.  34-3. 

Thou  art  thyself  my  king  and  my  God:  who  commandest  the  saving  of 
Jacob.     Psalm.  43—5.     See  Psalm.  51—8. 

Uphold  me  according  to  thy  word,  and  I  shall  live:  and  let  me  not  be 
confounded  in  my  expectation.  Help  me  and  I  shall  be  saved.  Psalm. 
118—116,  117.     See  verses  47  and  173;  also  Psalm.  105—47. 

For  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God,  the  holy  One  of  Israel,  thy  Saviour.  *  * 
I  am,  I  am  the  Lord:  and  there  is  no  saviour  besides  me.  Isa.  43 — 3  and  11. 
8ee51— «. 

In  very  deed  the  hills  were  liars,and  the  multitude  of  the  mountains:  truly 


SANCTITY.  779 

in  the  Lord  our  God  is  the  salvation  of  Israel.  Jerem.  3 — 23.  See  Dan,  13—60. 

But  lam  the  Lord  thy  God  from  the  land  of  Egypt:  and  thou  shalt  know- 
no  God  but  me;  and  there  is  no  saviour  beside  me.     Osee.  13 — 4. 

There  is  one  lawgiver,  and  judge,  who  is  able  to  destroy  and  to  deliver. 
James.  4 — 12. 

Salvation  through  Christ  by  God's  Grace. 
{See  also  Christ.) 

Be  it  known  to  you  all,  and  to  all  the  people  of  Israel,  that  in  the  name 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  of  Nazareth,  whom  you  crucified,  whom  God  hath 
raised  from  the  dead,  even  by  him  doth  this  man  stand  here  before  you  whole. 
This  is  the  stone  which  was  rejected  by  you  the  builders;  which  is  become  the 
head  of  the  corner:  nor  is  there  salvation  in  any  other.  For  there  is  no  other 
name  under  heaven  given  to  men,  whereby  we  must  be  saved.  Acts.  4 — 10 
to  12. 

For  by  grace  you  are  saved  through  faith,  and  this  not  of  yourselves:  for 
it  is  the  gift  of  God.     Ephes.  2—8.     See  verse  5. 

For  the  grace  of  God  our  Saviour  hath  appeared  to  all  men,  instructing 
us,  that  renouncing  impiety,  and  worldly  desires,  we  should  live  soberly,  and 
justly,  and  piously  in  this  world .  waiting  for  the  blessed  hope,  and  coming  of 
the  glory  of  the  great  God,  and  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Titus.  2 — 11  to  13. 

Whereby  he  is  able  also  to  save  for  ever  them  that  come  unto  God  by  him- 
self; always  living  to  make  intercession  for  us.     Hebr.  7 — 25. 

The  Holy  Ghost,  the  Pledge  of  Our  Salvation. 

For  the  Spirit  himself  giveth  testimony  to  our  spirit,  that  we  are  the  sons 
of  God.  And  if  sons,  heirs  also:  heirs  indeed  of  God,  and  joint-heirs  with 
Christ:  yet  so  if  we  suffer  with  him,  tiiat  we  may  be  also  glorified  with  him. 
Rom.  8—16,  17. 

Now  he  that  confirmeth  us  with  you  in  Christ,  and  he  that  hath  anointed 
us,  is  God;  whc  also  hath  sealed  us,  and  given  the  pledge  of  the  Spirit  in  our 
hearts.     2.  Cor.  1—21,  22. 

Now  he  that  maketh  us  for  this  very  thing,  is  God,  who  hath  given  us  the 
pledge  of  the  Spirit.     Ibid.  5 — 5. 

In  whom  you  also,  when  you  had  heard  the  word  of  truth  (the  gospel  of 
your  salvation)  in  whom  also  believing  you  were  sealed  with  the  holy  Spirit 
of  promise.  Who  is  the  pledge  of  our  inheritance,  for  the  redemption  of  ac- 
quisition, unto  the  praise  of  his  glory.     Ephes.  1 — 13,  14. 

And  grieve  not  the  holy  Spirit  of  God,  whereby  you  are  sealed  unto  the 
day  of  redemption.     Ibid.  4 — 30.  ' 

SANCTITY. 

(See also  Saint.) 

Go  to  the  people,  and  sanctify  them  to-day,  and  to-morrow,  and  let  them 
wash  their  garments.  And  let  them  be  ready  against  the  third  day :  for  on 
the  third  day  the  Lord  will  come  down  in  the  sight  of  all  the  people  upon 
mouut  Sinai.     Exod.  19 — 10,  11. 


780  SCANDAL. 

A  holy  man  continueth  in  wisdom  as  the  sun:  but  a  fool  is  changed  as  the 
moon.     Eccli.  27—12. 

Sanctify  them  in  truth.  Thy  word  is  truth.  As  thou  hast  sent  me  into 
the  world,  I  also  have  sent  them  into  the  world.  And  for  them  I  do  sanctify 
myself;  that  they  also  may  be  sanctified  in  truth.    John.  17 — 17  to  19. 

Wlierefore,  having  the  loins  of  your  mind  girded,  being  sober,  hope  per- 
fectly for  that  grace  which  is  offered  you  at  the  revelation  of  Jesus  Christ:  as 
children  of  obedience,  not  conformed  to  the  former  desires  of  your  ignorance: 
but  according  to  him  who  is  holy,  who  hath  called  you;  be  j^ou  also  holy  in 
all  conversation:  for  it  was  written:  You  shall  be  holy,  because  I  am  holy. 
1.  Peter.  1—13  to  16. 

Sanctity,  a  Gift  of  God. 

Profane  not  my  holy  name,  that  I  may  be  sanctified  in  the  midst  of  the 
children  of  Israel.     I  am  the  Lord  who  sanctify  you.     Levit.  22 — 32. 

And  may  the  God  of  peace  himself  sanctify  you  in  all  things;  that  your 
whole  spirit,  and  soul,  and  body  be  preserved  blameless  for  the  coming  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ.     1.  Thess.  5—23. 

By  the  which  will,  we  are  sanctified  by  the  oblation  of  the  body  of  Jesus 
Christ  once.     Hebr.  10—10. 

Wherefore  Jesus  also,  that  he  might  sanctify  the  people  with  his  own 
blood,  suffered  without  the  gate.     Ibid.  13 — 12. 

And  every  man  that  hath  this  hope  in  him,  sanctifleth  himself,  as  he  also 
is  holy.     1.  John.  3—3. 

Sanctity  of  the  Church. 

{See  Church.) 

SATAN. 

{See  Devil.) 

SATISFACTION. 

Satisfaction  for  Sin. 

{See  Penance.) 

SCANDAL. 

{See  also  Bad  Example.) 

A  Scandal  or  Stumbling-block  not  to  be  Placed  in  the  Way  of  our  Neighbor. 

Eve  was  more  severely  punislied  than  Adam,  because  she  had  been  the  occa- 
sion of  his  sin.    Gren.  3 — 16.     See  verse  6. 

If  the  priest  that  is  anointed  shall  sin,  making  the  people  to  offend,  he 
shall  offer  to  the  Lord  for  his  sin  a  calf  without  blemish.  Levit.  4-3.  See 
Num.  81—15,  16. 


SCANDAL.  781 

Ood  commanded  the  Israelites  to  sweep  the  Amalecites  from  the  face  of  the 
earth  for  having  opposed  their  entrance  into  the  land  of  promise.  Deut. 
25 — 17,  and  following  verses.     See  Exod.  17—8. 

Wherefore  tlie  sin  of  the  j^oung  men  {the  sons  of  Hell)  was  exceeding 
gi'eat  before  the  Lord:  because  they  withdrew  men  from  the  sacrifice  of  the 
Lord.  ■*  *  And  this  shall  be  a  sign  to  thee,  that  shall  come  upon  thy  two 
sons,  Ophni  and  Phinees:  In  one  day  they  shall  both  of  them  die.  1.  Kings. 
2—17  and  34.     See  4—11. 

And  David  said  to  Nathan:  I  have  sinned  against  the  Lord.  And  Nathan 
said  to  David:  The  Lord  hath  also  taken  away  thy  sin:  thou  shalt  not  die. 
Nevertheless,  because  thou  hast  given  occasion  to  the  enemies  of  the  Lord  to 
blaspheme  fot  this  thing,  the  child  that  is  born  to  thee,  sliall  surely  die. 
2.  Kings.  12-43,  14. 

Go,  and  tell  Jeroboam:  Thus  saith  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel:  Forasmuch 
as  I  exalted  thee  from  among  the  people,  and  made  thee  prince  over  my  peo- 
ple Israel:  and  rent  the  kingdom  away  from  the  house  of  David,  and  gave  it 
to  tnee,  and  thou  hast  not  been  as  my  servant  David,  who  kept  my  command- 
ments, and  followed  me  with  all  his  heart,  doing  that  which  was  well  ]  .leas- 
ing in  my  sight:  but  hast  done  evil  above  all  that  were  before  thee;  and  hast 
made  thee  strange  gods  and  molten  gods,  to  ])rovoke  me  to  anger,  and  hast 
cast  me  behind  thy  back:  therefore  behold,  I  will  bring  evils  upon  the  house 
of  Jeroboam.     3.  Kings.  \\ — 7  to  10.     See  12 — 28,  and  following  verses. 

He  that  deceiveth  the  just  in  a  wicked  way,  shaU  fall  in  his  own  destruc- 
tion: and  the  upright  shall  possess  his  goods.     Prov.  28 — 10. 

Eleazar,  lohen  pressed  by  sympathetic  bystanders  to  eat  lawful  flesh,  and 
then  pretend  that  he  had  partaken  of  the  flesh  of  the  sacrifice,  refused.  For  it 
doth  not  become  our  age,  said  he,  to  dissemble:  whereby  many  young  persons 
might  think  that  Eleazar  at  the  age  of  fourscore  and  ten  years,  •  was  gone  over 
to  the  life  of  the  heathens:  and  so  they  through  my  dissimmulation,  and  for  a 
little  time  of  a  corruptible  life,  should  be  deceived.     2.  Mach.  6 — 24.  25. 

And  Peter  taking  him,  began  to  rebuke  him,  saying:  Lord,  be  it  far  from 
thee;  this  shall  not  be  unto  thee.  But  he,  turning,  said  to  Peter:  Go  after 
me,  Satan,  thou  art  a  scandal  unto  me:  because  thbu  dost  not  relish  the  things 
that  are  of  God,  but  the  things  that  are  of  men.  Matth.  16 — 22,  23.  See 
Mark.  8—33. 

And  when  they  were  come  to  Cupharnaum,  they  that  received  the  di- 
drachma,  came  to  Peter,  and  said  to  him:  Doth  not  your  master  pay  the  di- 
drachma?  He  said:  Yes.  And  when  he  was  come  into  the  house,  Jesus  pre- 
vented him,  saying:  What  is  thy  opinion,  Simon?  Of  whom  do  the  kings  of 
the  earth  take  tribute  or  custom  ?  of  their  own  children,  or  of  strangers  ?  And 
he  said:  Of  strangers.  .Jesus  said  to  him:  Then  the  children  are  free.  Bat 
that  we  may  not  scandalize  them,  go  thou  to  the  sea,  and  cast  in  a  hook,  and 
that  fish  which  shall  first  come  up,  take:  and  when  thou  hast  opened  its 
mouth,  thou  shalt  find  a  stater:  take  that,  and  give  it  to  them  for  me  and  thee 
Matth.  17— 23  to  26. 

But  he  that  shall  scandalize  one  of  these  little  ones  that  believe  in  me,  it 
were  better  for  him  that  a  millstone  were  hanged  about  his  neck,  and  that 
he  were  drowned  in  the  depth  of  the  sea.  Wo  to  the  w^orld  because  of  scan- 
dals. For  it  must  needs  be  that  scandgjs  come:  nevertheless  wo  to  that  man 
by  whom  the  scandal  cometh.     Ibid.  18 — 6. 

And  whosoever  shall  scandalize  one  of  these  little  ones  who  believe  in  me; 


782  SCANDAL. 

it  were  better  for  him  that  a  millstone  were  hanged  about  his  neck,  and  he 
were  cast  into  the  sea.     Mark.  9 — 41.     See  4 — 17. 

And  he  said  to  his  disciples:  It  is  impossible  that  scandals  should  not 
come:  but  wo  to  him  through  whom  they  come.  It  were  better  for  him  that 
a  millstone  were  put  about  his  neck,  and  he  cast  into  the  sea,  than  that  he 
should  scandalize  one  of  these  little  ones.     Luke.  17 — 1,2.     See  John.  16 — 1, 

Now  him,  that  is  weak  in  faith,  take  unto  you,  not  in  disputes  about 
thoughts.  *  *  Let  us  not,  therefore,  judge  one  another  any  more:  but 
judge  this  rather,  that  you  put  not  a  stumbling-block,  or  a  scandal  in  your 
brother's  way.  I  know,  and  am  confident,  in  the  Lord  Jesus,  that  nothing  is 
unclean  of  itself;  but  to  him  that  esteemeth  an}'  thing  to  be  unclean,  to  him 
it  is  unclean.  But  if,  because  of  thy  meat,  thy  brother  be  gristed;  thou  walk- 
est  not  now  according  to  charit}-.  Destroy  not  him  with  thy  meat,  for  whom 
Christ  died.     Rom.  14-^1,  and  13  to  15. 

But  take  heed,  lest  perhaps  this  your  liberty  become  a  stumbhng-block  to 
the  weak.  For  if  a  man  see  him  that  hath  knowledge,  sit  at  meat  in  the  idol's 
temple;  shall  not  his  conscience,  being  weak,  be  emboldened,  to  eat  those 
things  which  are  sacrificed  to  idols  ?  And  through  thy  knowledge  shall  the 
weak  brother  perish,  for  whom  Christ  died  ?  Now  when  you  sin  thus  against 
the  brethren,  and  wound  their  weak  conscience,  you  ain  against  Christ. 
Wherefore,  if  meat  scandalize  mj^  brother,  I  will  never  eat  flesh,  lest  I  should 
scandalize  my  brother.     1.  Cor.  8 — 9  to  13.  .  See  whole  Chapter. 

Give  no  offence  to  the  Jews,  nor  to  the  Gentiles,  nor  to  the  church  of  Grod. 
Ibid.  10—32. 

Giving  no  offence  to  any  one,  that  our  ministry  be  not  blamed.  2.  Cor. 
6—8. 

From  all  appearances  of  evil  refrain  yourselves.     1.  Thess.  5 — 22. 

Occasions  of  Scandal  to  be  Avoided. 

Beware  thou  never  join  in  friendship  with  the  inhabitants  of  that  land, 
which  may  be  thy  ruin.     Exod.  34—12.     See  23—32,  33. 

Thou  shalt  make  no  leagues  with  them  (the  Oentiles),  nor  show  mercy  to 
them :  neither  shalt  thou  make  marriages  with  them.  Thou  shalt  not  give  thy 
daughter  to  his  son,  nor  take  his  daughter  for  thy  sou:  for  she  will  turn  away 
thy  son  from  following  me,  tliat  he  may  rather  serve  strange  gods:  and  the 
wrath  of  the  Lord  will  be  kindled,  and  will  quickly  destroy  thee.  *  *  Their 
graven  things  thou  .shalt  burn  with  fire:  thou  shalt  not  covet  the  silver  and 
gold  of  which  they  are  made;  neither  shalt  thou  take  to  thee  any  thing  there- 
of, lest  thou  offend;  because  it  is  an  abomination  to  the  Lord  thy  God. 
'Neither  shalt  thou  bring  any  thing  of  the  idol  into  thy  house,  lest  thou  become 
an  anathema,  like  it.  Thou  shalt  detest  it  as  dung,  and  shalt  utterly  abhor  it 
as  imcleanness  and  filth,  because  it  is  an  anathema.  Deut.  7 — 2  to  4  and  25, 
26.    See  Chapter  13. 

Now  as  he  (Matfiathias)  left  off  speaking  these  words,  there  came  a  cer- 
tain Jew  in  the  sight  of  all  to  sacrifice  to  the  idols  upon  the  altar  in  the  city 
of  Modin,  according  to  the  king's  commandment.  And  Mathathias  saw,  and 
was  grieved:  and  his  reins  trembled;  and  his  wrath  was  kindled  according  to 
the  judgment  of  the  law:  and  running  upon  him  he  slew  him  upon  the  altar. 
1.  Mach.  2—23,  24. 

And  if  thy  right  eye  cause  tttee  to  offend,  pluck  it  out,  and  cast  it  from 


SCANDAL.  783 

thee:  for  it  is  better  for  thee  that  one  of  thy  members  should  perish,  than  that 
thy  whole  body  should  be  cast  into  hell.  And  if  thy  right  hand  cause  thee  to 
offend,  cut  it  off,  and  cast  it  from  thee;  for  it  is  better  for  thee  that  one  of  thy 
members  should  perish,  than  that  thy  whole  body  should  go  into  hell.  Matth. 
5—29,  30.     See  18—8,  9. 

And  if  thy  hand  scandalize  thee,  cut  it  off:  it  is  better  for  thee  to  enter 
into  life,  maimed,  than,  having  two  hands,  to  go  into  hell,  into  the  fire  that 
cannot  be  quenched:  where  their  w^orm  dieth  not,  and  the  fire  is  not  extin- 
guished. And  if  thy  foot  scandalize  thee,  cut  it  off:  it  is  better  for  thee  to 
enter  lame  into  life  everlasting,  than,  having  two  feet,  to  be  cast  into  the 
hell  of  unquenchable  fire:  where  their  Avorm  dieth  not,  and  the  fire  is  not  ex- 
tinguished. And  if  thy  eye  s candalize  thee,  pluck  it  out:  it  is  better  for  thee 
with  one  eye  to  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God,  than,  having  two  eyes,  to  be 
cast  into  the  hell  of  fli'e:  where  their  worm  dieth  not,  and  the  fire  is  not  ex- 
tinguished.    Mark.  9—42  to  47. 

Now,  I  beseech  you,  brethren,  to  mark  them  who  cause  discensions 
and  offences  contrary  to  the  doctrine  which  you  have  learned;  and  avoid 
them.  For  they  that  are  such  serve  not  Christ  our  Lord,  but  their  own 
belly:  and  by  pleasing  speeches,  and  good  words,  seduce  the  hearts  of  the 
innocent.    Rom.  16—17,  18. 

Examples  of  Pharisaical  Scandal,  or  Scandal  Needlessly  Taken. 

And  behold,  they  brought  to  him  a  man  sick  of  the  palsy,  lying  on  a 
bed.  And  Jesus,  seeing  their  faith,  said  to  the  man  sick  of  the  palsy:  Son, 
be  of  good  heart,  thy  sins  are  forgiven  thee.  And  behold  some  of  the  Scribes 
said  within  themselves:  This  man  blasphemeth.  Matth.  9 — 2,  3.  See  Mark. 
2—3,  and  Luke  5—18. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  was  at  table  in  the  house,  behold, many  pubU- 
cans  and  sinners  came,  and  sat  down  with  Jesus  and  his  disciples.  And  the 
Pharisees  seeing  it,  said  to  his  disciples:  Why  doth  your  master  eat  with 
publicans  and  sinners?  Matth.  9 — 10,  11.  See  Mark,  2 — 16;  Luke.  5 — 30, 
and  15—2. 

And  coming  into  his  own  country,  he  taught  them  in  ttieir  synagogues, 
so  that  they  wondered,  and  said:  How  came  this  man  by  this  wisdom,  and 
these  mighty  works  ?  Is  not  this  the  carpenter's  son  ?  Is  not  his  mother 
called  Mary  ?  and  his  brethren,  James,  and  Joseph,  and  Simon,  and  Jude? 
and  his  sisters,  are  they  not  all  with  us?  Whence  then  hath  he  all  these 
things?  And  they  were  scandahzed  in  his  regard.  Matth.  15 — 54  to  57. 
See  Mark.  6 — 3,  and  John.  6 — 42, 

Then  came  his  disciples,  and  said  to  him:  Dost  thou  know  that  the  Phar- 
isees, when  they  heard  this  word,  were  scandalized  ?    Matth.  15 — 12. 

And  blessed  is  he  whosoever  shall  not  be  scandalized  in  me.  Luke. 
7—23    See  Matth.  11—6,  and  John.  16-1. 

This  is  the  bread  that  came  down  from  heaven.  Not  as  your  fathers  did 
eat  manna,  and  died.  He  that  eateth  this  bread,  shall  live  for  ever.  *  * 
Many,  therefore,  of  his  disciples  hearing  it,  said:  This  saying  is  hard,  and 
who  can  hear  it  ?  But  Jesus,  knowing  in  himself  that  his  disciples  miu-mur- 
ed  at  this,  said  to  them:  Doth  this  scandalize  you?  John.  6 — 59  and  61,  62. 
See  Luke  7—39,  and  following  verses;  John.  7—43;  8—44;  Acts.  4—2;  11—2; 
12-45,  and  28—29. 


784  SCIENCE. 

(See  also  IVisdom.) 
Increasing  in  Science. 

That  we  may  not  now  be  children,  tossed  to  and  fro.  and  carried  about 
with  every  wind  of  doctrine,  in  the  wickedness  of  men,  in  craftiness  by  which 
they  he  in  wait  to  deceive.  But  performing  the  truth  in  charity,  we  may  in 
all  things  grow  up  in  him  who  is  the  head,  Christ.     Ephes.  4 — 14,  15. 

Therefore  we  also,  from  the  day  that  we  heard  it,  cease  not  to  pray  for 
you,  and  to  beg  that  you  may  be  filled  with  the  knowledge  of  his  wiU,  in  all 
wisdom,  and  spiritual  understanding:  that  you  may  walk  worthy  of  Grod,  in 
all  things  pleasing;  being  fruitful  in  every  good  work,  and  increasing  in  the 
knowledge  of  God.     Coloss.  1—9,  10. 

As  new-born  infants,  desire  the  rational  milk  without  guile;  that  thereby 
you  may  grow  unto  salvation.     1.  Peter.  2 — 2. 

SCOFFER. 

{See  Derider.) 

SCOLDING. 

(See  Rebuke.) 

SCRIPTURE. 

The  Holy  Scriptures. 

(See  Bible.) 

SEA. 

The  Sea  Created. 

God  also  said:  Let  the  waters  that  are  under  the  heaven,  be  gathered  to- 
gether into  one  place:  and  let  the  dry  land  appear.  And  it  was  so  done.  And 
God  called  the  dry  land  Earth:  and  the  gathering  together  of  the  waters  he 
called  Seas.     And  God  saw  that  it  was  good.     Qen.  1—9,  10. 

The  Sea  Confined  within  its  Boundaries. 

He  hath  set  bounds  about  the  waters,  till  light  and  darkness  come  to  an 
end.    Job.  26—10. 

When  he  gave  a  law  for  the  rain,  and  a  way  for  the  sounding  storms. 
Ibid.  28—26. 

Who  shut  up  the  sea  with  doors  when  it  broke  forth  as  issuing  out  of  the 
womb:  when  I  made  a  cloud  the  garment  thoreof,  and  wrapped  it  in  a  mist 
as  in  swaddling  bands  ?  I  set  ray  bounds  around  it,  and  made  it  bars  and 
doors;  and  I  said:  Hitherto  thou  shalt  come,  and  shalt  go  no  further:  and 
here  thou  shalt  break  thy  swelling  waves.    Ibid.  88 — 8  to  11. 


SEDITION.  •  785 

When  he  compassed  the  sea  with  its  bounds,  and  set  a  law  to  the  waters 
that  they  should  not  pass  their  limits.     Pro  v.  8—29. 

The  Sea  Yields  to  the  Children  of  Israel. 

And  when  Moses  had  stretched  forth  his  hand  over  the  sea,  the  Lord 
took  it  away  by  a  strong  and  burning  wind  blowing  all  the  night,  and  turned 
it  into  dry  ground:  and  the  water  was  divided.  And  the  children  of  Israel 
went  in  through  the  midst  of  the  sea  dried  up:  for  the  water  was  as  a  wall 
on  their  right  hand  and  on  their  left,     Exod.  14—21,  22. 

Tlie  Sea  Calmed  by  the  Word  of  Christ. 

And  behold,  a  great  tempest  arose  in  the  sea,  so  that  the  ship  was  cover- 
ed with  waves:  but  he  was  asleep.  And  his  disciples  came  to  him,  and 
awaked  him,  saying:  Lord,  save  us,  we  perish.  And  Jesus  saith  to  them: 
Why  are  you  fearful,  O  ye  of  little  faith  ?  Then  rising  up,  he  commanded 
the  winds  and  the  sea,  and  there  came  a  great  calm.     Matth.  8 — 24  to  26. 

SECURITY. 

(See  Surety.) 

SEDITION. 

(See  also  Rebellion.)     • 

Examples  and  Punishment  of  Sedition. 

And  behold,  Core  the  son  of  Isaar,  the  son  of  Caath,  the  son  of  Levi,  and 
Dathan  and  Abiron  the  sons  of  Eliab,  and  Hon  the  son  of  Pheleth,  of  the 
children  of  Ruben,  rose  up  against  Moses,  and  with  them  two  hundred  and 
fifty  others  of  the  children  of  Israel,  leading  men  of  the  synagogue,  and  who 
in  the  time  of  assembly  were  called  by  name.  *  *  And  Moses  arose,  and 
went  to  Dathan  and  Abiron:  and  the  ancients  of  Israel  following  him,  he 
said  to  the  multitude:  Depart  from  the  tents  of  these  wicked  men,  and  touch 
nothing  of  theirs,  lest  you  be  involved  in  their  sins.  *  *  And  immediately 
as  he  had  made  an  end  of  speaking,  the  earth  broke  asunder  under  their 
feet:  and  opening  her  mouth,  devoured  them  (Core,  Dathan  and  Abiron)  with 
their  tents  and  all  their  substance.  And  they  went  down  alive  into  hell,  the 
ground  closing  upon  them,  and  they  perished  from  among  the  people.  *  * 
And  a  fire  coming  out  from  the  Lord,  destroyed  the  two  hundred  and  fifty 
men  that  offered  the  incense.  *  *  The  following  day  all  the  multitude  of 
the  children  of  Israel  murmured  against  Moses  and  Aaron,  saying:  You  have 
killed  the  people  of  the  Lord.  And— there  arose  a  sedition,  and  the  tu- 
mult increased.  *  *  And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Get  you  out  from  the 
midst  of  this  multitude;  this  moment  will  I  destroy  them.  *  *  And  the 
number  of  them  that  were  slain  was  fourteen  thousand  and  seven  hundred 
men,  besides  them  that  had  perished  in  the  sedition  of  Core.  Num.  16 — 1,  2, 
25,  26,  31  to  33,  35,  41,  42,  44,  45  and  49. 


786  SEED. 

And  the  people  wanting  water,  came  together  against  Moses  and  Aaron : 
and  making  a  sedition,  they  said:  Would  God  we  had  perished  among  our 
brethren  before  the  Lord.     Ibid.  20—2,  3. 

And  the  Lord  sent  a  very  evil  spirit  between  Abindeleoh  and  the  inhabit- 
ants of  Sichem;  who  began  to  detest  him.    Judges.  9 — 23. 

But  behold,  there  arose  a  sedition  in  Ephraim.  And  passing  towards 
the  north,  they  said  to  Jephte:  When  thou  wentestto  fight  against  the  child- 
ren of  Ammon,  why  wouldst  thou  not  call  us,  that  we  might  go  with  thee  ? 
Therefore  we  will  bum  thy  house.  Ibid.  12 — 1.  For  punishment  of  this  sedi- 
tion, see  following  verses. 

And  Absalom  sent  spies  into  all  the  tribes  of  Israel,  saying:  As  soon  as 
you  shall  hear  the  sound  of  the  trumpet,  say  ye:  Absalom  reigneth  in  He- 
bron.    2.  Kings.  15—10.     See  18— 9;  also  Chapter  20. 

And  his  servant  Zambri,  who  was  captain  of  half  the  horsemen,  rebelled 
against  him  {Ela).  *  *  And  Zambri  seeing  that  the  city  was  about  to  be 
taken,  went  into  the  palace,  and  burnt  himself  with  the  king's  house:  and 
he  died  in  his  sins.  3.  Kings.  16—9  and  18,  19.  See  4.  Kings.  24—20,  and 
25—6,  7. 

At  that  time  therefore,  when  Mardochai  abode  at  the  king's  gate,  Baga- 
than  and  Thares,  two  of  the  king's  enuchs,  who  were  porters,  and  presided 
in  the  first  entry  of  the  palace,  were  angry:  and  they  designed  to  rise  up 
against  the  king,  and  to  kill  hira.  And  Mardochai  had  notice  of  it,  and  im- 
mediately he  told  it  to  queen  Esther;  and  she  to  the  king  in  Mardochai's 
name,  who  had  reported  the  thing  unto  her.  It  was  inquired  into,  and  found 
out;  and  they  were  both  hanged  on  a  gibbet.  Esther.  2—21  to  23.  2.  Mach. 
4—30. 

And  there  was  one  called  Barabbas,  who  was  put  in  prison  with  seditious 
men,  who  in  the  sedition  had  committed  murder.  Mark.  15 — 7.  See  Luke. 
23    19. 

For  before  these  days  rose  up  Theodas,  affirming  himself  to  be  somebody, 
with  whom  joined  a  number  of  men,  about  four  hundred;  who  was  slain:  and 
all  who  beUeved  him  were  dispersed,  and  reduced  to  nothing.  After  this  man 
rose  up  Judas  the  Galilean  in  the  days  of  the  enrolling,  and  drew  away  the 
people  after  him:  he  also  i)erished:  and  all  whosoever  consented  to  him  were 
dispersed.     Acts,  5—36,  37.     See  19—23,  and  23—12. 

SEED. 

Seed  of  the  Divine  Word  Soxon. 

Behold,  the  sower  went  forth  to  sow.     Matth.  18 — 3. 

Behold,  a  sower  went  out  to  sow.     Mark.  4 — 3.     See  Luke.  8—5. 

Seed  of  the  Divine  Word  Corrupted. 

But  while  men  were  asleep,  his  enemy  came,  and  oversowed  cockle  among 
the  wheat;  and  went  his  way.  And  when  the  blade  was  sprung  up,  and 
brought  forth  fruit,  then  appeared  also  the  cockle.  *  *  And  the  cockle 
are  the  children  of  the  wicked  one.  And  the  enemy  that  sowed  them,  is  the 
devil.     Matth.  13—25.  26  and  38,  39. 


SEED.  787 

Seed  of  the  Divine  Word  Differently  Received. 

And  whilst  he  soweth,  some  fell  by  the  way  side:  and  the  birds  of  the  air 
came  and  eat  them  up.     Matth.  13—4. 

He  that  soweth,  soweth  the  word.     Mark.  4 — 14. 

The  seed  is  the  word  of  God.     Luke.  8—11. 

For  the  earth  that  drinketh  in  the  rain  wliich  cometh  often  upon  it,  and 
bringeth  forth  herbs  useful  for  them  by  whom  it  is  tilled,  receiveth  blessing 
from  God.  But  that  which  bringeth  forth  thorns  and  briars,  is  rejected,  and 
very  near  to  a  curse,  whose  end  is  to  be  burnt.     Hebr,  6—7,  8. 

Seed  of  the  Divine  Word  Harvested. 

Put  ye  in  tlie  sickles,  for  the  harvest  is  ripe:  come  and  go  down,  for  the 
press  is  full,  the  vats  run  over:  for  their  wickedness  is  multiplied.  Joel.  3—13. 
SeeApocal.  14—15. 

Then  liesaith  to  liis  disciples:  The  harvest,  indeed,  is  great,  but  the  la- 
bouiers  are  few.  Pray  ye,  therefore,  the  Lord  of  the  harvest,  that  he  send 
forth  labourers  into  his  harvest.     Matth.  9—37,  38.     See  Luke.  10 — 2. 

And  the  servants  said  to  him:  Wilt  thou  that  we  go  and  gather  it  {the 
cockle)  up?  and  he  said:  No;  lest,  while  ye  gather  up  the  cockle,  you  root  up 
the  wheat  also  together  with  it.  Let  both  grow  until  the  harvest:  and  in  the 
time  of  the  harvest,  I  will  say  to  the  reapers:  Gather  up  first  the  cockle,  and 
bind  it  into  bundles  to  burn;  but  gather  the  \\  heat  into  my  barn.  *  *  But 
the  harvest  is  the  end  of  the  world.  And  the  reapers  are  the  Angels.  Even 
as  cockle,  therefore,  is  gathered  up,  and  burnt  with  fire,  so  shall  it  be  at  the 
€nd  of  the  world.     Matth.  13—28,  30  and  39,  40.     See  verse  44. 

Do  not  you  say,  there  are  yet  four  months,  and  then  the  harvest  cometh  ? 
Behold,  I  say  to  you,  lift  up  your  eyes,  and  see  the  countries,  for  they  are 
white  ah'eady  to  harvest.  And  he  that  reapeth,  receiveth  wages,  and  gath- 
ereth  fruit  unto  everlasting  life;  that  both  he  that  soweth,  and  he  that  reap- 
eth, may  rejoice  together.  For  in  this  is  the  saying  true:  that  it  is  one  man 
that  soweth,  and  it  is  another  that  reapeth.  I  have  sent  you  to  reap  that  in 
which  you  did  not  labour:  others  have  laboured,  and  you  have  entered  into 
their  labours.    John.  4 — 35  to  38. 

Seed  of  Divine  Promise. 

I  will  bless  thee,  and  I  will  multiply  thy  seed  as  the  stars  of  heaven,  and 
as  the  sand  that  is  by  the  sea  shore:  thy  seed  shall  possess  the  gates  of  their 
enemies.  And  in  thy  seed  shall  all  the  nations  of  the  earth  be  blessed,  because 
thou  hast  obeyed  my  voice.  Gen.  22—17,  18.  See  12—3;  18—18;  26—4,  and 
28—14. 

You  are  the  children  of  the  prophets,  and  of  the  covenant  which  Gpd 
made  to  our  fathers,  saying  to  Abraham:  And  in  thy  seed  shall  all  the  fami- 
lies of  the  earth  be  blessed.     Acts.  3—25. 

To  Abraham  were  the  promises  made,  and  to  his  seed.  He  saitli  not:  And 
to  his  seeds,  as  of  many:  but  as  of  one:  and  to  thy  seed, who  is  Christ.  Galat. 
3—16.     See  verse  8. 


788  SEED. 

Seed  of  Good  Works. 

They  that  sow  in  tears  shall  reap  in  joy.  Going  they  went  and  wept,cast- 
ing  their  seeds.  But  coming,  they  shall  come  with  joyf ulness,  carrying  their 
sheaves.     Psalm.   125—5  to  7. 

The  wicked  maketh  an  unsteady  work:  but  to  him  that  soweth  justice, 
</i6re  is  a  faithful  reward.     Prov.  11 — 18. 

Sow  for  yourselves  in  justice,  and  reap  in  the  mouth  of  mercy;  break  up 
your  fallow  ground:  but  the  time  to  seek  the  Lord  is,  when  he  shall  come  that 
shall  teach  you  justice.     Osee.  10 — 12. 

He  who  soweth  sparingly,  shall  also  reap  sparingly:  and  he  who  soweth 
in  blessings  shall  also  reap  of  blessings.     2.  Cor.  9—6. 

Seed  of  Evil  Works. 

Remember.  I  pray  thee,  whoever  perished  beuig  innocent?  or  when  were 
the  just  destroyed?  On  the  contrary  I  have  seen  those  who  work  iniquity.and 
sow  sorrows,  and  reap  them,  perishing  by  the  blast  of  God,  and  consumed  by 
the  spirit  of  his  wrath.    Job.  4 — 7  to  9. 

He  that  soweth  iniquity,  shall  reap  evils:  and  with  the  rod  of  his  anger 
he  shall  be  consumed.     Prov.  22 — 8. 

My  son,  sow  not  evils  in  the  furrows  of  injustice:  and  thou  shalt  not  reap 
them  sevenfold.     Eccli.  7—3. 

You  have  ploughed  wickedness;  you  have  reaped  iniquity;  you  have  eaten 
the  fruit  of  lying:  because  thou  hast  trusted  in  thv  way,  in  the  multitude  of 
thy  strong  ones.     Osee.  10 — 13. 

SELF  LOVE. 

Saul  grieved,  not  because  he  had  offended  God,  hut  out  of  self-love.  He 
could  not  endure  the  thought  of  losing  his  prestige.  Witness  his  words  to  Sam- 
uel: Honour  me  now  before  the  ancients  of  ray  pyeople,  and  before  Israel,  and 
return  with  me,  that  I  may  adore  the  Lord  thy  God.     1.  Kings.  15 — 30. 

I  cast  thee  out  from  the  mountain  of  God,  and  destroyed  thee.O  covering 
cherub,  out  of  the  midst  of  the  stones  of  fire;  And  thy  heart  was  lifted  up 
with  thy  beaut}  :  thou  hast  lost  thy  wisdom  in  thy  beauty:  I  have  cast  thee 
to  the  ground.  Ezech.  28 — 16,  17.  From  this  it  is  plain  that  the  Angels,  like 
our  first  parents,  sinned  through  self-love. 

Jonas  divested  himself  so  completely  of  self-love  that  he  besought  his  com- 
panions to  cast  him  into  the  sea,andthus  make  tlieir  own  safety  secure.  Jonas. 
1—12. 

St.  Paul  was  wholly  devoid  of  self-love.as  appears  from  the  following  words 
in  reference  to  himself:  Behold,  now  the  tliird  time  I  am  reatly  to  come  to  you: 
and  I  will  not  be  burdensome  to  you.  For  I  seek  not  the  things  that  are  yours, 
but  you.  For  neither  ought  ihe  children  to  lay  up  for  the  parents, but  the  pa- 
rents for  the  children.  And  I  most  gladly  will  spend  and  be  s^jent  myself  for 
your  souls;  Eilthough,  loving^  you  more,  I  be  loved  less.    2.  Cor.  12 — 14,  15. 

SELF-PRAISE. 

{See  Praise.) 


SELLING.  780", 

{See  Buying,  and  Trade.) 

Selling  the  Gifts  of  Ood. 

{See  Simony.)  • 

SEPULTURE. 

Burial  of  the  Dead,  a  Work  of  Mercy. 

And  so  Abraham  buried  Sara  his  wife,  in  the  double  cave  of  the  field, that 
looked  towards  Mambre;  this  is  Hebron  in  the  land  of  Chanaan.  And  the 
field  was  made  sure  to  Abraham,  and  the  cave  that  was  in  it,  for  a  possession 
to  bury  in,  by  the  children  of  Heth.     Gen.  26 — 19,  20. 

And  decaying  he  {Abraham)  died  in  a  good  old  age,  and  having  lived  a 
long  time,  and  being  full  of  days:  and  was  gathered  to  his  people.  And  Isaac 
and  Ismael  his  sons  buried  him  in  the  double  cave,  which  was  situated  in  the 
field  of  Ephron  the  son  of  Seor  the  Hethite,  over-against  Mambre.  Ibid. 
25-8,  9. 

So  Rachel  died,  and  was  buried  in  the  iiighway  that  leadeth  to  Ephrata, 
this  is  Bethlehem.  *  *  And  being  spent  with  age  he  {Isaac)  died,  and  was 
gathered  to  his  people,  being  old  and. full  of  days:  and  his  sons  Esau  and  Jacob 
buried  him.     Ibid.  35 — 19  and  29. 

For  my  father  made  me  {Joseph)  swear  to  him,  saying:  Behold,  I  die: 
thou  shalt  bury  me  in  my  sepulchre  wliich  I  have  digged  for  myself  in  the 
land  of  Chanaan.  So  I  will  go  up  and  buiy  my  father,  and  return.  *  * 
And  carrying  him  into  the  land  of  Chanaan,  they  buried  him  in  the  double 
cave  which  Abraham  had  bought  together  with  the  field  for  a  possession  of  a 
burying  place,  of  Ephron  the  Hethite,  over-against  Mambre.  And  Joseph 
returned  into  Egypt  with  his  brethren,  and  all  that  were  in  his  company,  af- 
ter he  had  buried  his  father.     Ibid.  50—5,  and  13,  14. 

And  the  children  of  Israel,  and  all  the  multitude  came  into  the  desert  of 
Sin,  in  the  first  month:  and  the  people  abode  in  Cades.  And  Mary  died  there, 
and  was  buried  in  the  same  place.     Num.  20 — 1. 

And  the  children  of  Israel  removed  their  camp  from  Beroth  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Jacan  into  Mosera,  where  Aaron  died  and  was  buried.    Deut.  10 — 6. 

When  a  man  hath  committed  a  crime  for  which  he  is  to  be  punished  with 
death,  and  being  condemned  to  die  is  hanged  on  a  gibbet:  his  body  shall  not 
remain  upon  the  tree,  but  shall  be  buried  the  same  day:  for  he  is  accursed  of 
God  that  hangeth  on  a  tree:  and  thou  shalt  not  defile  thy  land,  which  the 
Lord  thy  God  shall  give  thee  in  possession.     Ibid  21 — 22,  23. 

And  after  these  things  Josue  the  son  of  Nun,the  servant  of  the  Lord  died, 
being  a  hundred  and  ten  years  old:  and  they  buried  him.  Josue.  24 — 29,  30. 
See  verses  33  and  33;  also  Judges.  2 — 9. 

And  Jephte  the  Galaadite  judged  Israel  six  years;  and  he  died,  and  was 
buried  in  the  city  of  Galaad.  Judges.  12 — 7.  See  verses  10,  12  and  15;  also 
8—32,  and  16—31. 

And  Samuel  died:  and  all  Israel  was  gathered  together,  and  they  moxu-n- 
ed  for  him,  and  buried  him  in  his  house  in  Ramatha.  1.  Kings.  25 — 1.  See 
28—3. 

50 


790  SEPULTURE. 

All  the  most  valiant  men  arose,  and  walked  all  the  night,  and  took  the 
body  of  Saul,  and  the  bodies  of  his  sons,  from  the  wall  of  Bethsan:  and  they 
came  to  Jabes  Galaad,  and  burnt  them  there:  aad  they  took  their  bones,  and 
buried  them  in  the  wood  of  Jabes;  and  fasted  seven  days.     Ibid.  31 — 12, 13. 

And  it  was  toldJDavid,  that  the  men  of  Jabes  Galaad  had  buried  Saul. 
David  therefore  sent  messengers  to  the  men  of  Jabes  Galaad,  and  said  to 
them:  Blessed  be  you  to  the  Lord,  who  have  shown  this  mercy  to  your  master 
Saul,  and  have  buried  him.  And  now  the  Lord  surely  will  render  you  mercy 
and  truth;  and  I  also  will  requite  you  for  this  good  turn,  because  you  have 
done  this  thing.  *  *  And  they  took  Asael,  and  buried  him  in  the  sepulchre 
of  his  father  in  Bethlehem.     2.  Kings.  2 — 4  to  6,  and  32. 

And  when  they  had  buried  Abner  in  Hebron,  king  David  lifted  up  his 
■voice,  and  wept  at  the  grave  of  Abner:  and  all  the  people  also  wept.  Ibid. 
3—32. 

So  David  slept  with  his  fathers,  and  was  buried  in  the  citj'  of  David. 
3.  Kings.  2—10.     See  Acts.  2—29. 

And  Solomon  slept  witli  his  fathers  and  was  buried  in  the  city  of  David 
his  father.     3.  Kings.  U -43.     See  2.  Paral.  9—31. 

And  when  he  was  gone,  he  found  the  dead  body  cast  in  the  way,  and  the 
ass  and  the  lion  standing  by  the  carcass:  the  lion  had  not  eaten  of  the  dead 
body,  nor  hurt  the  ass.  And  the  prophet  took  up  the  body  of  the  man  of 
God,  and  laid  it  upon  the  ass;  and  going  back,  brought  it  into  the  city  of  the 
old  prophet,  to  mourn  for  him.  And  he  laid  his  dead  body  in  his  o^vn  sepul- 
chre: and  they  mourned  over  him,  saying:  Alas!  alas!  my  brother.  3.  Kings., 
13—28  to  30.     See  verse  31. 

And  Roboam  slept  with  his  fathers,  and  was  buried  with  them  in  the  city 
of  David.     Ibid.  14-31.     See  15—8,  24;  16—6,  28,  and  2.  Paral.  12—6. 

And  they  brought  him  (Amassias)  away  upon  horses:  and  he  was  buried 
in  Jerusalem  with  his  fathers  in  the  city  of  David.  4.  Kings.  14 — 20.  See 
10—35;  12-21;  14—20:  15—38;  16—20;  21—18,  and  23—30. 

And  they  buried  him  (Asa)  in  his  own  sepulchre,  which  he  had  made  for 
himself  in  the  city  of  David:  and  they  laid  him  on  his  bed  full  of  spices  and 
odoriferous  ointments,  which  were  made  by  the  art  of  the  perfumers:  and  they 
burnt  them  over  him  with  very  great  pomp.  2.  Paral.  16 — 14.  See  21—1, 
and  22—9. 

But  Joiada  grew  old,  and  was  full  of  days,  and  died  when  he  was  a  hun- 
dred and  thirty  years  old.  And  they  buried  him  in  the  city  of  David  among 
the  kings,  because  he  had  done  good  to  Israel,  and  to  his  house.  Ibid.  24— 15> 
16.    See  verse  25. 

And  they  removed  him  (Josias)  from  the  chariot  into  another,  that  follow- 
ed him  after  the  manner  of  kings:  and  they  carried  him  away  to  Jerusalem; 
and  he  died,  and  was  buried  in  the  monument  of  his  fathers:  and  all  Juda  and 
Jerusalem  mourned  for  him.     Ibid.  35 — 24. 

And  when  king  Sennacherib  was  come  back  fleeing  from  Judea  by  reason 
of  the  slaughter  that  God  had  made  about  him  for  his  blasphemy,  and  being 
angry  slew  many  of  the  children  of  Israel,  Tobias  buried  their  bodies.  Tob. 
1—21. 

And  when  he  had  gone,  returning  he  told  him  that  one  of  the  children  of 
Israel  lay  slain  in  the  street.  And  he  forthwith  leaped  up  from  his  place  at 
the  table,  and  left  his  dinner,  and  came  fasting  to  the  body:  and  taking  it  up, 
carried  it  privately  to  his  house,  that  after  the  sun  was  down,  he  might  bury 


SEPULTURE.  T91 

Mm  cautiously.     Ibid.  2 — 3,  4.     See  verses  7,  9  and  16. 

When  God  shall  take  my  soul,  thou  shalt  bury  my  body:  and  thou  shalt 
honour  thy  mother  all  the  days  of  her  life:  for  thou  must  be  mindful  what  and 
how  great  perils  she  suffered  for  thee  in  her  womb.  And  when  she  also  shall 
have  ended  the  time  of  her  life,  bury  her  by  me.  Ibid.  4—3  to  5.  See  8—13, 
14,  and  14—2,  12,  16. 

When  thou  didst  pray  with  tears,  and  didst  bury  the  dead,  and  didst  leave 
thy  dinner,  and  hide  the  dead  by  day  in  thy  house,  and  bury  them  by  night,  I 
offered  thy  prayer  to  the  Lord.     Ibid.  12—12. 

And  restrain  not  grace  from  the  dead.     Eccli.  7 — 37. 

My  son  shed  tears  over  the  dead,  and  begin  to  lament  as  if  thou  hadst  suf- 
fered some  great  harm,  and  according  to  judgment  cover  his  body,  and  neglect 
not  his  burial.     Ibid.  38—16.     See  2.  Mach.  4—49. 

And  his  disciples  came  and  took  the  body,  and  buried  it;  and  came  and 
told  Jesus.     Matth.  14—12.     See  Mark.  6—29. 

And  when  it  was  evening,  there  came  a  certain  rich  man  of  Arimathea, 
named  Joseph,  who  also  himself  was  a  disciple  of  Jesus.  He  went  to  Pilate, 
and  begged  the  body  of  Jesus.  Then  Pilate  commanded  that  the  body  should 
be  deUvered.  And  Joseph  taking  the  body,  wrapped  it  up  in  a  clean  linen 
cloth;  and  laid  it  in  his  own  new  monument,  which  he  had  hewed  out  in  a 
rock.  And  he  rolled  a  great  stone  to  the  door  of  the  monument,  and  went  his 
way.     Matth.  27—57  to  60.     See  Mark.  15—46.  and  Luke.  23—53. 

And  Nicodemus  also  came:  he  who  at  first  came  to  Jesus  by  night,  bring- 
ing a  mixture  of  myrrh  and  aloes,  about  a  hundred  pounds.  They  took,  there- 
fore, the  body  of  Jesus,  and  bound  it  in  linen-cloths  with  the  spices,  as  it  is 
the  custom  with  the  Jews  to  bury.  And  there  was,  in  the  place  where  he  was 
crucified,  a  garden:  and  in  the  garden  a  new  sepulchre,  wherein  no  man  had 
yet  been  laid.  There,  therefore,  by  reason  of  the  parasceve  of  the  Jews,  they 
laid  Jesus,  because  the  sepulchre  was  nigh  at  hand.  John.  19 — 39  to  42.  See 
Acts.  IS— 29,  and  1.  Cor.  15—4. 

To  he  Deprived  of  Sepulture  is  a  Great   Affliction  and  an   Indication    of 

Divine  Wrath. 

And  when  he  (Jehu)  was  come  in,  to  eat  and  to  drink,  he  said:  Go,  and 
see  after  that  cursed  woman,  and  bury  her:  because  she  is  a  king's  daughter. 
And  when  they  went  to  bury  her,  they  found  nothing  but  the  skull,  and  the 
feet,  and  the  extremities  of  her  hands.  And  coming  back  they  told  him.  And 
Jehu  said:  It  is  the  word  of  the  Lord,  which  he  spoke  by  his  servant  El ias  the 
Thesbite,  saying:  In  the  field  of  Jezrahel,  the  dogs  shall  eat  the  flesh  of  Jeza- 
bel:  and  the  flesh  of  Jezabel  shall  be  as  dung  upon  the  face  of  the  earth  in  the 
field  of  Jezrahel;  so  that  they  who  pass  by  shall  say:  Is  this  that  same  Jeza- 
bel?   4,  Kings.  9— 34  to  37. 

And  as  day  came  after  day,  and  time  rolled  on,  two  whole  years  passed: 
then  after  being  wasted  with  a  long  consumption,  so  as  to  void  his  very  bowels, 
his  disease  ended  with  his  life.  And  he  (Joram)  died  of  a  most  wretched  ill- 
ness: and  the  people  did  not  make  a  funeral  for  him  according  to  the  manner 
of  burning,  as  they  had  done  for  his  ancestors.  He  was  two  and  thirty  years 
old  when  he  began  his  reign:  and  he  reigned  eight  years  in  Jerusalem.  And 
he  walked  not  rightly:  and  they  buried  him  in  the  city  of  David,  but  not  in 
the  sepulchres  of  the  kings,    2.  Paral.  21—19,  20. 


793  SERVANT. 

They  have  given  the  dead  bodies  of  thy  servants  to  be  meat  for  the  fowls 
of  the  air;  the  flesh  of  thy  saints  for  the  beasts  of  the  earth.  They  have  poured 
out  their  blood  as  water,  round  about  Jerusalem;  and  there  was  none  to  bury 
them.     Psalm.  78—2,  3. 

They  shall  not  be  gathered,  and  they  shall  not  be  buried:  they  shall  be  as 
dung  upon  the  face  of  the  earth.    Jerem.  8 — 2. 

And  the  people  to  whom  they  prophesy,  shall  be  cast  out  in  the  streets  of 
Jerusalem  because  of  the  famine  and  the  sword,  and  there  shall  be  none  to 
bury  them:  they  and  their  wives,  their  sons  and  their  daughters.  Ibid. 
14—16. 

They  shall  die  by  the  death  of  grievous  illnesses;  they  shall  not  be  lament- 
ed, and  they  shall  not  be  buried,  they  shall  be  as  dung  upon  the  face  of  the 
earth:  and  they  shall  be  consumed  with  the  sword,  and  with  famine:  and 
their  carcasses  shall  be  meat  for  the  fowls  of  the  air,  and  for  the  beasts  of  the 
earth.     Ibid.  16—4. 

Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  concerning  Joakim ,  the  son  of  Josias  king 
of  Juda:  They  shall  not  mourn  for  him,  Alas,  my  brother,  and  alas,  sister: 
they  shall  not  lament  for  him,  Alas,  my  lord,  or  alas,  the  noble  one.  He  shall 
be  buried  with  the  burial  of  an  ass,  rotten  and  cast  forth  without  the  gates  of 
Jerusalem.  Ibid.  22-18,  19. 

And  the  slain  of  the  Lord  shall  be  at  that  day  from  one  end  of  the  earth 
even  to  the  other  end  thereof:  they  shall  not  be  lamented,  and  they  shall  not 
be  gathered  up,  nor  buried:  they  shall  lie  as  dung  upon  the  face  of  the  earth. 
Ibid.  25—33. 

And  their  bodies  shall  lie  in  the  streets  of  the  great  city,  which  spiritually 
is  called  Sodom,  and  Egypt,  where  also  their  Lord  was  crucified.  And  they 
of  the  tribes,  and  peoples,  and  tongues,  and  nations,  shall  see  their  bodies  for 
three  days  and  a  half;  and  shall  not  suffer  their  bodies  to  be  laid  in  sepulchres. 
Apocal.  il — 8,  9. 

SERPENT. 

(See  Brazen  Serpent.) 

SERVANT. 

(See  also  Service.) 

Examples  of  Good  Servants. 

O  Lord  the  (Jod  of  my  master  Abraham,  meet  me  to-day,  I  beseech  thee, 
and  show  kindness  to  my  master  Abraham.  Gen.  24—12.  See  whole  Chap- 
ter. 

But  he  (Jacob)  answered:  Thou  (Laban)  knowest  how  I  have  served  thee, 
and  how  great  thy  possession  hath  been  in  my  hands.  Thou  hadst  but  little 
before  I  came  to  thee,  and  now  thou  art  be<;ome  rich:  and  the  Lord  hath  blessed 
thee  at  my  coming.     Ibid.  30 — 39,  30.     See  39 — 8. 

And  the  king's  servants  said  to  him:  Whatsoever  our  lord  the  king  shcdL 
command  we  thy  servants  will  wilUngly  execute.  3.  Kings.  15 — 15.  See 
Matth.  18—38,  32;  24—45;  35—16,  17;  Luke.  13—37;  19—16,  and  Acts.  10—7. 


SERVANT.  793 

Examples  of  Bad  Servants. 

And  it  came  to  pass  after  three  years,  that  the  servants  of  Semeiran  away 
to  Achis  the  son  of  Maacha  the  king  of  Geth.  3.  Kings.  2 — 39.  See  Gen. 
40—1. 

But  Giezi  the  servant  of  the  man  of  God  said:  My  master  hath  spared 
Naanian  this  Syrian,  in  not  receiving  of  him  that  which  he  brought:  as  the 
Lord  Hveth,  I  will  run  after  him,  and  take  some  thing  of  him.  4.  Kings. 
5 — 20.    See  following  verses. 

And  his  servants  arose,  and  conspired.among  themselves,  and  slew  Joas 
in  the  house  of  Mello  in  the  descent  of  Sella.  For  Josachar  the  son  of  Semaath, 
and  Jozabad  the  son  of  Somer  his  servant  stinick  him;  and  he  died.  Ibid. 
12—20,  21.     See  2.  Paral.  24—25. 

And  his  (Ainon''s)  servants  plotted  against  him,  and  slew  the  king  in  his 
own  house.     4.  Kings.  21 — 23. 

At  that  time  therefore,  when  Mardochai  abode  at  the  king's  gate,  Baga- 
than  and  Thares,  two  of  the  king's  eunuchs,  who  were  porters,  and  presided 
in  the  first  entry  of  the  palace,  were  angry:  and  they  designed  to  rise  up 
a,gainst  the  king,  and  to  kill  him.  Esther.  2—21.  See  Matth.  24—48;  25—18, 
30;  Luke.  12—45,  and  19—20,  22.    . 

The  Bad  Servant  Neglects  His  Master's  Interest. 

Who  is  the  Almighty,  that  we  should  serve  him?  and  what  doth  it  profit 
us  if  we  pray  to  him  ?    Job.  21 — 15. 

You  have  said:  Pie  laboureth  in  vain  that  serveth  God:  and  what  profit 
is  it  that  we  have  kept  his  ordinances,  and  that  we  have  walked  sorrowful 
before  the  Lord  of  hosts  ?    Malach.  3 — 14. 

But  he  that  had  received  the  one  talent,  came  and  said:  Lord,  I  know  that 
thou  art  a  hard  man;  thou  reapest  where  thou  hast  not  sown,  and  gatberest 
where  thou  hast  not  strewed.  And  being  afraid,  I  went,  and  hid  thy  talent 
in  the  earth:  behold,  here  thou  hast  that  w^hich  is  thine.  And  his  lord,  an- 
swering, said  to  him:  Thou  evil  and  slothful  servant,  thou  knewest  that  I  reap 
where  I  sow  not,  and  gather  where  I  have  not  strewed:  thou  oughtest,  there. 
fore,  to  have  committed  my  money  to  the  bankers :  and  at  my  coming  I  should 
have  received  my  own  with  usury.     Matth.  25 — 24  to  27. 

For  they  that  are  such  serve  not  Christ  our  Lord,  but  their  own  belly. 
Rom.  16—18. 

Penalty  Incurred  by  Bad  Servants. 

But  if  that  evil  servant  shall  say  in  his  heart:  My  lord  is  long  a  coming; 
and  shall  begin  to  strike  his  fellow-servants,  and  shall  eat,  and  drink  with 
drunkards:  the  lord  of  that  servant  shall  come  in  a  day  that  he  expecteth  not, 
and  in  an  hour  that  he  knoweth  not:  and  shall  separate  him,  and  appoint  his 
portion  with  the  hypocrites.  There  shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth. 
Matth.  24— 48  to  51. 

And  that  servant  who  knew  the  will  of  his  lord,  and  hath  not  prepared, 
and  did  not  according  to  his  will,  shall  be  beaten  with  many  stripes.  But  he 
that  knew  not,  and  did  things  worthy  of  stripes,  shall  be  beaten  with  few 
stripes.     Luke.  12 — 47,  48.     See  verses  45  and  46. 


794  SERVANT.  , 

The  Oood  Servant  Works  Faithfully.- 

No  good  shall  come  to  the  deceitful  son:  but  the  wise  servant  shall  pros- 
per in  his  dealings,  and  his  way  shall  be  made  straight.     Prov.  14 — 15. 

A  wise  servant  shall  rule  over  foolish  sons,  and  shall  divide  the  inheritance 
among  the  brethren.     Ibid.  17 — 2. 

They  that  are  free  shall  serve  a  servant  that  is  wise.     Eccli.  10 — 28. 

Servants,  obey  your  carnal  masters,  with  fear  and  trembling,  in  the  sim- 
plicity of  your  heart,  as  Christ:  not  serving  to  the  eye,  as  it  were  pleasing 
men,  but,  as  the  servants  of  Christ,  doing  the  will  of  God  from  the  heart, 
with  a  good  will  doing  service,  as  to  the  Lord,  and  not  to  men:  knowing  that 
whatsoever  good  every  one  shall  do,  the  same  shall  he  receive  from  the  Lord, 
whether  he  be  bond  or  free.     Ephes.  6 — 5  to  8. 

Servants,  obey  in  all  things  your  masters,  according  to  the  flesh,  not  serv- 
ing to  the  eye,  as  pleasing  men,  but  in  simplicity  of  heart,  fearing  God. 
Whatsoever  you  do,  do  it  from  the  heart,  as  to  the  Lord,  and  not  to  men: 
knowing  that  you  shall  receive  of  the  Lord  the  reward  of  inheritance.  Coloss. 
3—22  to  24. 

Whosoever  are  servants  under  the  yoke,  let  them  count  their  masters 
worthy  of  all  honoiu-,  lest  the  name  and  doctrine  of  the  Lord  be  blasphemed. 
But  they  who  have  beUeving  masters,  let  them  not  despise  them,  because  they 
are  brethren;  but  serve  them  the  rather,  because  they  are  faithful  and  belov- 
ed, who  are  partakers  of  the  benefit.  These  things  teach  and  exhort.  1.  Tim. 
6—1,  2. 

Exhort  servants  to  be  obedient  to  their  masters,  in  all  things  pleasing,  not 
contradicting,  not  defrauding,  but  in  all  things  showing  good  fidelity:  that 
they  may  adorn  the  doctrine  of  God  our  Saviour  in  all  things.  Titus.  2 — 9. 10. 

Admonish  them  to  be  subject  to  princes,  and  powers;  to  obey  at  a  word; 
to  be  ready  to  every  good  work.     Ibid.  3—1. 

Servants  be  subject  to  your  masters  with  all  fear;  not  only  to  the  good, 
and  gentle,  but  also  to  the  fro  ward.     1.  Peter.  2—18.     See  verso  16. 

The  Oood  Servant  Rewarded  by  his  Master. 

A  wise  servant  is  acceptable  to  the  king:  be  that  is  good  fornothing,  shall 
feel  his  anger.    Prov.  14 — 35. 

Hast  thou  seen  a  man  swift  in  his  work  ?  he  shall  stand  before  kings, 
and  shall  not  be  before  those  that  are  obscure.     Ibid.  22 — 29. 

Hurt  not  the  servant  that  worketh  faithfully, nor  the  hired  man  that  g^v- 
eth  thee  his  life.  Let  a  wise  servant  be  dear  to  thee  as  thy  own  soul:  defraud 
him  not  of  liberty,  nor  leave  him  needy.     Eccli.  7—22,  23. 

If  thou  have  a  faithful  servant,  let  him  be  to  thee  as  thy  own  soul:  treat 
him  as  a  brother:  because  in  the  blood  of  thy  soul  thou  hast  gotten  him.  If 
thou  hurt  him  unjustly,  he  will  run  away:  and  if  he  rise  up  and  depart,  thou 
knowest  not  whom  to  ask,  and  in  what  way  to  seek  him.     Ibid.  33—31  to  33. 

And  you,  masters,  do  the  same  things  to  them,  forbearing  threatenings: 
knowing  that  the  Lord  both  of  them  and  you  is  in  heaven :  and  there  is  no  re- 
spect of  persons  with  him.     Ephes.  6 — 9. 

Masters,  do  to  your  servants  that  which  is  just  and  equal;  knowing  that 
you  also  have  a  master  in  heaven.    Coloss.  4 — 1. 


SERVANT.  795 

The  BAd  Servant  Averse  to  Steady  Work. 

Fodder.and  a  wand,and  a  burden  are  for  an  ass;  bread,and  correction, and 
work  for  a  slave.  He  worketh  under  correction,  and  seeketh  to  rest:  let  hia 
hands  be  idle,  and  he  seeketh  liberty.     Eccli.  33—25,  26. 

Servants  to  be  kept  under  Proper  Discipline. 

A  slave  will  not  be  corrected  by  words:  because  he  understandeth  what 
thou  sayest,  and  will  not  answer.  *  *  He  that  nourisheth  his  servant  deli- 
cately from  his  childhood,  afterwards  shall  find  him  stubborn.  Prov.  29 — 19 
and  21. 

Fodder,  and  a  wand,  and  a  burden  are  for  an  ass;  bread,  and  correction, 
and  work  for  a  slave.  *  *  The  yoke  and  the  thong  bend  a  stiff  neck;  and 
continual  labours  bow  a  slave.  Torture  and  fetters  are  for  a  malicious  slave: 
send  him  to  work,  that  he  be  not  idle:  for  idleness  hath  taught  much  evil_ 
Set  him  to  work:  for  so  it  is  fit  for  him.  And  if  he  be  not  obedient,  bring  him 
down  with  fetters;  but  be  not  excessive  towards  any  one:  and  do  no  grievous 
thing  without  judgment.     Eccli.  38 — 25,  and  27  to  80. 

SERVICE. 

Service  of  Ood,  Special  and  Virtual. 

• 

Take  heed  diligently  lest  thou  forget  the  Lord  wIk)  brought  thee  out  of 
the  land  of  Egypt,out  of  the  house  of  bondage.  Thou  shalt  fear  the  Lord  thy 
God,  and  shalt  serve  him  only;  and  thou  shalt  swear  by  his  name.  Deut. 
6—13. 

Thou  shalt  fear  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  serve  him  only:  to  him  thou  shalt 
adhere,  and  shalt  swear  b}'  his  name.     Ibid.  10 — 20. 

And  Samuel  said  to  the  people:  Fear  not;  you  have  done  all  this  evil:  but 
yet  depart  not  from  following  the  Lord,  but  serve  the  Lord  with  all  your 
heart.  *  *  Therefore  fear  the  Lord,  and  serve  him  in  truth  and  with  your 
whole  heart;  for  you  have  seen  the  great  works  which  he  hath  done  among 
you.     1.  Kings.  13 — 20  and  24. 

And  Elias  coming  to  all  the  people,  said:  How  long  do  you  halt  between 
two  sides  ?  If  the  Lord  be  God,  follow  him.     3.  Kings.  18—21. 

And  thou,  my  son  Solomon,  know  the  God  of  thy  father,  and  serve  him. 
with  a  perfect  heart,  and  a  willing  mind;  for  the  Lord  searcheth  all  hearts, 
and  understandeth  all  the  thoughts  of  minds.  If  thou  seek  him,  thou  shalt 
find  him:  but  if  thou  forsake  him,  he  will  cast  thee  off  for  ever.  1,  Paral. 
28—9. 

Serve  ye  the  Lord  with  fear:  and  rejoice  unto  him  with  trembling.  Psalm. 
3—11. 

Sing  joyfully  to  God,  all  the  earth:  serve  ye  the  Lord  with  gladness. 
Psalm.  99—2. 

Deal  with  thy  servant  according  to  thy  mercy:  and  teach  me  thy  justifi- 
cations. I  am  thy  servant:  give  me  understanding  that  I  may  know  thy  tes- 
timonies.    Psalm.  118—124,  125. 

Behold,  as  the  eyes  of  servants  are  on  the  hands  of  their  masters,  as  the 


796  SERVICE. 

eyes  of  the  hand-maid  are  on  the  hands  of  her  mistress:  so  are  our  eyes  unto 
the  Lord  our  God,  until  he  have  mercy  upon  us.     Psalm.  122—2. 

Son,  when  thou  comest  to  the  service  of  God, stand  in  justice  and  in  fear, 
and  prepare  thy  soul  for  temptation.     Ecch.  2—1. 

Thou  art  my  servant:  I  have  chosen  thee,  and  have  not  cast  thee  away. 
Isa.  41—9.     See  verse  8. 

The  Lord  thy  God  thou  shalt  adore,  and  him  only  shalt  thou  serve.  Matth. 
4—10.     See  Luke.  4-8. 

No  man  can  serve  two  masters,  for  either  he  will  hate  the  one,  and  love 
the  other:  or  he  will  hold  to  the  one,  and  despise  the  other.  You  cannot  serve 
Crod  and  Mammon.     Matth.  6—24.     See  Luke.  16—13. 

But  which  of  you,  having  a  servant  ploughing  or  feeding  cattle,  will  say 
to  him,  when  he  is  come  from  the  field:  Immediately  go,  sit  down:  and  will 
not  rather  say  to  him:  Make  ready  my  supper,  and  gird  thyself,  and  serve 
me  whilst  T  eat  and  drink,  and  afterwards  thou  shalt  eat  and  drink  ?  Doth  he 
thank  that  servant,  because  he  did  the  things  which  he  commaiided  him  ?  I 
think  not.  So  you  also,  when  you  shall  have  done  all  the  things  that  are 
commanded  you,  say:  We  are  unprofitable  servants:  we  have  done  that  which 
we  ought  to  do.     Luke.  17—7  to  10. 

And  when  they  were  come  to  him,  and  were  together,  he  {Paul)  said  to 
them:  You  know  from  the  first  day  that  I  came  into  Asia,  in  what  manner 
I  have  been  with  you  all  the  time,serving  the  Lord  with  all  humility,and  with 
tears,  and  temptations  which  came  upon  me  from  the  snares  of  the  Jews: 
how  I  have  kept  back  nothing  that  was  profitable  to  you,  but  have  preached 
it  to  you,  and  taught  you  publickly,  and  from  house  to  house,  testifying  both 
to  Jews  and  Gentilear  penance  towards  God,and  faith  in  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Acts.  20— 18  to  21. 

Know  you  not,  that  to  whom  you  yield  yourselves  servants  to  obey,  his 
servants  you  are  whom  you  obey,  whether  it  be  of  sin. unto  death,  or  of  obedi- 
ence, unto  justice.  But  thanks  be  to  God,  that  you  were  the  servants  of  sin, 
but  have  obeyed  from  the  lieart,  unto  that  form  of  doctrine,  into  which  you 
have  been  delivered.  Being  then  made  free  from  sin,  you  are  become  the 
servants  of  justice.  I  speak  a  human  thing,  because  of  the  infirmity  of  your 
flesh:  for  as  you  have  yielded  your  members  to  serve  uncleanness  and  iniqui- 
ty, unto  iniquity;  so  now  yield  your  members  to  serve  justice,  unto  sanctifi- 
cation.     Rom.  6 — 16  to  19. 

But  now  we  are  loosed  from  the  law  of  death,  wherein  we  were  detained, 
so  that  we  should  serve  in  newness  of  spirit,  and  not  in  the  oldness  of  the  let- 
ter.    Ibid.  7—6.     See  verse  25. 

Let  a  man  so  look  upon  us  as  the  ministers  of  Christ,  and  the  dispensers 
of  the  mysteries  of  Gk)d.  Here  now  it  is  required  among  the  dispensers,  that 
a  man  be  found  faithful.     1.  Cor.  4—1,  3. 

Or  know  you  not,  that  your  members  are  the  temple  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
who  is  in  you,  whom  you  have  from  God,  and  you  are  not  your  own  ?  For 
you  are  bought  with  a  great  price.  Glorify  and  bear  Gkni  in  your  body.  Ibid. 
6—19,  20.     See  7—21  to  23. 

For  whereas  I  was  free  as  to  all,  I  made  myself  the  servant  of  all:  that  I 
might  gain  more  persons.     Ibid.  9—19. 

But  in  all  things  let  us  exhibit  ourselves  as  the  ministers  of  Gtod,  in  much 
patience,  in  tribulation,  in  necessities,  in  distresses,  in  stripes,  in  priwns,  in 
seditions,   in   labours,   in   watchings,   in  fastings:  in  chastity,  in  knowledge, 


SEVERITY.  797 

• 

in  long  suffering,  in  sweetness,  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  in  charity  unfeigned,  in 
the  word  of  truth,  in  the  power  of  God;  by  the  armour  of  justice,  on  the  right 
hand,  and  on  the  left:  through  honour  and  dishonour,  through  infamy  and 
good  name;  as  seducers,  and  yet  speaking  truth;  as  unknown,  and  yet  known; 
as  dying,  and  behold,  we  live;  as  chastised,  and  not  killed;  as  sorrowful,  yet 
always  rejoicing;  as  needy,  yet  enriching  many;  as  having  nothing,  and  pos- 
sessing all  things.     2.  Cor.  6 — 4  to  10. 

Labour  as  a  good  soldier  of  Christ  Jesus.  No  man,  being  a  soldier  to  God. 
entangleth  himself  with  worldly  business;  that  he  may  please  him  to  whom 
he  hath  engaged  himself.     2.  Tim.  2—3,  4.     See  verse  24;  also  Coloss.  3—24. 

Wherefore  we,  receiving  an  immovable  kingdom,  have  grace;  whereby 
let  us  serve,  pleasing  God  with  fear  and  reverence.     Hebr.  12 — 28, 

Service  of  God,  Salutary. 

The  Lord  preserveth  the  souls  of  his  saints:  he  will  deliver  them  out  of 
the  hand  of  the  sinner.     Psalm.  96— 10. 

The  children  of  thy  servants  shall  continue:  and  their  seed  shall  be  di- 
rected for  ever.     Psalm.  101 — 29. 

And  thou  wilt  cut  off  all  them  that  afflict  my  soul:  for  I  am  thy  servant. 
Psalm.  142—12. 

Behold,  my  servant  shall  understand:  he  shall  be  exalted  and  extolled, 
and  shall  be  exceeding  high.     Isa.  52—18. 

But  now  being  made  free  from  sin,  a,nd  become  servants  to  God,  you  have 
your  fruit  unto  sanctification,  and  the  end  everlasting  life.     Rom.  6 — 22. 

Human  Service,  Burthensome. 

And  Noe  awaking  from  the  wine,  when  he  had  learned  what  his  younger 
son  had  done  to  him,  he  said:  Cursed  be  Chanaan,  a  servant  of  servants  shall 
he  be  unto  his  brethren.     Gen.  9—24,  25.     See  verse  27. 

The  Lord  said  to  Rebecca:  Two  nations  are  in  thy  womb,  and  two  peoples 
shall  be  divided  out  of  thy  womb,  and  one  people  shall  overcome  the  other, 
and  the  elder  shall  serve  the  younger.  Ibid.  25—23.  See  Rom.  9—13;  also 
Gen.  47—19. 

The  hand  of  the  valiant  shall  bear  rule:  but  that  which  is  slothful,  shall 
be  under  tribute.     Prov.  12 — 24. 

Art  thou  called,  being  a  bondman  ?  care  not  for  it:  but  if  thou  mayst  be 
Taade  free,  use  it  rather.  For  he  that  is  called  in  the  Lord,  being  a  bondman, 
is  the  freeman  of  the  Lord.  Likewise  he  that  is  called,  being  free,  is  the  bond- 
man of  Christ.  You  are  bought  with  a  price:  be  not  made  the  bond-slaves  of 
men.     1.  Cor.  7—21  to  23.     See  6—20. 

Service  of  Sin. 

{See  Slavery.) 

SEVERITY. 
Examples  of  Divine  Severity. 
To  the  woman  also  he  {Ood)  said:  I  will  multiply  thy  sorrows,  and  thy 


798  SEVERITY. 

conceptions:  in  sorrow  shalt  thou  bring  forth  children,  and  thou  shalt  be  un- 
der thy  husband's  power,  and  he  shall  have  dominion  over  thee.  And  to  Ad- 
am he  said:  Because  thou  hast  hearkened  to  the  voice  of  thy  wife,  and  hast 
eaten  of  the  tree,  whereof  I  commanded  thee,  that  thou  shouldst  not  eat, 
cursed  is  the  earth  in  thj'  work:  with  labour  and  toil  shalt  thou  eat  thereof  all 
the  days  of  thy  life.  Thorns  and  thistles  shall  it  bring  forth  to  thee;  and  thou 
shalt  eat  the  herbs  of  the  earth.  In  the  sweat  of  thy  face  shalt  thou  eat  bread 
till  thou  return  to  the  earth,  out  of  which  thou  wast  taken:  for  dust  thou  art, 
and  into  dust  thou  shalt  return.     Gen.  3  —  16  to  19. 

And  he  (God)  destroyed  all  the  substance  that  was  upon  the  earth,  from 
man  even  to  beast,  and  the  creeping  things  and  fowls  of  the  air:  and  they 
were  destroyed  from  the  earth:  and  Noe  only  remained,  and  they  that  were 
with  him  in  the  ark.     Ibid.  7 — 23. 

And  the  Lord  rained  upon  Sodom  and  Gomorrha brimstone  and  fii'e  from 
the  Lord  out  of  heaven.  And  he  destroyed  these  cities,  and  all  the  country 
about,  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  cities,  and  all  things  that  spring  from  the 
earth.     Ibid.  19— '-^4,  25. 

And  when  Moses  had  stretched  forth  his  hand  towards  the  sea,  it  return- 
ed at  the  first  break  of  day  to  the  former  place:  and  as  the  Egyptians  were 
fleeing  away,  the  waters  came  upon  them,  and  the  Lord  shut  them  up  in  the 
middle  of  the  waves.  And  the  waters  returned,  and  covered  the  chariots  and 
the  horsemen  of  all  the  army  of  Pharao,  who  had  come  into  tlie  sea  after 
them,  neither  did  there  so  much  as  one  of  them  remain.  Exod.  14—27,  28. 
See  17—13. 

Then  standing  in  the  gate  of  the  camp,  he  said:  If  any  man  be  on  the 
Lord's  side,  let  him  join  with  me.  And  all  the  sons  of  Levi  gathered  them- 
selves together  unto  him:  and  he  said  to  them:  Thus  saith  the  Lord  Grod  of  Is- 
rael: Put  every  man  his  sword  upon  his  thigh:  go,  and  return  from  gate  to 
gate  through  the  midst  of  the  camp,  and  let  every  man  kill  his  brother,  and 
friend,  and  neighbour.  And  the  sons  of  Levi  did  according  to  the  words  of 
Moses,  and  there  were  slain  that  day  about  three  and  twenty  thousand  men. 
Ibid.  32—26  to  28. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,saying:  Bring  forth  the  blasphemer  without 
the  camp;  and  let  them  that  heard  him,  put  their  hands  upon  his  head;  and 
let  all  the  people  stone  him.  And  thou  shalt  speak  to  the  children  of  Israel: 
The  man  that  curseth  his  God,  shall  bear  his  sin:  and  he  that  blasphemeth  tlie 
name  of  the  Lord, dying  let  him  die:  all  the  multitude  shall  stone  him,  whether 
he  be  a  native  or  a  stranger.  He  that  blasphemeth  the  name  of  the  Lord.dying 
let  him  die.     Levit.  24 — 13  to  16. 

As  yet  the  flesh  was  between  their  teeth,  neither  had  that  kind  of  meat 
failed:  when  behold,  the  wrath  of  the  Lord  being  provoked  against  the  peo- 
ple, struck  them  with  an  exceeding  great  plague.     Num.-  11—33. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  children  of  Israel  were  in  the  wilderness, 
and  had  found  a  man  gathering  sticks  on  the  sabbath-day,  that  they  brought 
him  to  Moses  and  Aaron  and  the  whole  multitude.  And  they  put  him  into 
prison,  not  knowing  what  they  should  do  with  him.  And  the  Lord  said  to 
Moses:  Let  that  man  die:  let  all  the  multitude  stone  him  without  the  camp. 
And  when  they  had  brought  him  out,  they  stoned  him;  and  he  died  as  the 
Lord  had  commanded.     Ibid.  15—82  to  86.    See  16—31,  32. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses  and  Aaron:  Because  you  have  not  believed- 
me,  to  sanctify  me  before  the  children  of  Israel,  you  shall  not  bring  these  peo- 


SEVERITY.  79J> 

pie  into  the  land  which  I  will  give  them.     Ibid.  20 — 12. 

Then  Josue  and  all  Israel  with  him  took  Achan  the  son  of  Zare,  and  the 
silver,  and  the  garment,  and  the  golden  rule,  his  sons  also  and  his  daughters, 
his  oxen  and  asses, and  sheep, and  tent  also, and  all  the  goods;  and  brought  them 
to  the  valley  of  Achor:  where  Josue  said:  Because  thou  hast  troubled  us,  the 
Lord  trouble  thee  this  day.  And  all  Israel  stoned  him:  and  all  things  that 
were  his,  were  consumed  with  fire.    Josue.  7 — 24,  25. 

And  so  it  came  to  pass,  that  all  that  were  slain  of  Benjamin  in  divera 
places,  were  five  and  twenty  thousand  fighting  men,  most  valiant  for  war. 
And  there  remained  of  all  the  number  of  Benjamin  only  six  hundred  men 
that  were  able  to  escape,  and  flee  to  the  wilderness:  and  they  abode  in  the 
rock  Remmon  four  months.  But  the  children  of  Israel  returning,  put  all  the 
remains  of  the  city  to  the  sword,  both  men  and  beasts:  and  all  the  cities  and 
villages  of  Benjamin  were  consumed  with  devouring  flames.  Judges.  20 — 46 
to  48. 

But  he  slew  of  the  men  of  Bethsames,  because  they  had  seen  the  ark  of 
the  Lord :  and  he  slew  of  the  people  seventy  men,  and  fifty  thousand  of  the 
common  people.  And  the  people  lamented,  because  the  Lord  had  smitten  the 
people  with  a  great  slaughter.     1.  Kings.  6 — 19. 

But  thy  kingdom  shall  not  continue.  The  Lord  hath  sought  him  a  man  ac- 
cording to  his  own  heart,  and  him  hath  the  Lord  commanded  to  be  prince 
over  his  people,  because  thou  {Saul)  hast  not  observed  that  which  the  Lord 
commanded.     Ibid.  13—14.     See  15—23  to  28,  and  2.  Kings.  21—9. 

And  Isaias  said  to  Ezechias:  Hear  the  word  of  the  Lord.  Behold,  the 
days  shall  come,  that  all  that  is  in  thy  house,  and  that  thy  fathers  have  laid 
up  in  store  unto  this  day,  shall  be  carried  into  Babylon:  nothing  shall  be  left, 
saith  the  Lord.  And  of  thy  sons  also  that  shall  issue  from  thee,  whom  thou 
shalt  beget,  they  shall  take  away:  and  they  shall  be  eunuchs  in  the  palace  of 
the  king  of  Babylon.    4.  Kings.  20— 16  to  18.     See  25— 18. 

And  the  Lord  was  angry  with  Oza,  and  struck  him  .because  he  had  touch- 
ed the  ark:   and  he  died  there  before  the  Lord.     1.  Paral.  13—10. 

And  Ozias  was  angry;  and  holding  in  his  hand  the  censer  to  burn  incense, 
threatened  the  priests.  And  presently  there  rose  a  leprosy  in  his  forehead 
before  the  priests  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  at  the  altar  of  incense.  And  Aza-^ 
rias  the  high  priest,  and  all  the  rest  of  the  priests,  looked  upon  him,  and  saw 
the  leprosy  in  his  forehead:  and  they  made  haste  to  thrust  him  out.  Yea,  him- 
self also  being  frightened,  hasted  to  go  out,  because  he  had  quickly  felt  the 
stroke  of  the  Lord.    2.  Paral.  26—19,  20. 

And  the  Lord  said:  Because  the  daughters  of  Sion  are  haughty,  and  have 
walked  with  stretched-out  necks,  and  wanton  glance  of  their  eyes,  and  made 
a  noise  as  they  walked  with  their  feet,  and  moved  in  a  set  pace:  the  Lord  will 
make  bald  the  crown  of  the  head  of  the  daughters  of  Sion,  and  the  Lord  will 
discover  their  hair.     Isa.  3 — 16,  17.     See  following  verses. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Behold,  I  will  raise  up  as  it  were  a  pestilential  wind 
against  Babylon  and  against  the  inhabitants  thereof,  who  have  lifted  up  then- 
heart  against  me.  And  I  will  send  to  Babylon  fanners,  and  they  shall  fan  her, 
-and  shall  destroy  her  land:  for  they  are  come  upon  her  on  every  side  in  the 
day  of  her  aflliction.     Jerem.  51 — 1,2.     See  whole  Chapter. 

But  Heliodorus  executed  that  which  he  had  resolved  on,  himself  being 
present  in  the  same  place  with  his  guard  about  the  treasury.  But  the  spirit 
of  the  Almighty  God  gave  a  great  evidence  of  his  presence;  so  that  all  that 


800  ^  SHAME. 

had  presumed  to  obey  him,  falling  down  by  the  power  of  God,  were  struck 
with  fainting  and  dread.  For  there  appeared  to  them  a  horse  with  a  terrible 
rider  upon  him,  adorned  with  a  very  rich  covering:  and  he  ran  fiercely  and 
struck  Heliodorus  with  his  fore-feet:  and  he  that  sat  upon  him,  seemed  to 
have  armour  of  gold.  Moreover  there  appeared  two  other  young  men  beau- 
tiful and  strong,  bright  and  glorious,  and  in  comely  apparel:  who  stood  by 
him,  on  either  side,  and  scourged  him  without  ceasing  with  many  stripes. 
2.  Mach.  3— 23  to  26. 

Thus  he  (Antiochus)  that  seemed  to  himself  to  command  even  the  waves 
of  the  sea,  being  proud  above  the  condition  of  man,  and  to  weigh  the  heights 
of  the  mountains  in  a  balance,  now  being  cast  down  to  the  ground  was  car- 
ried in  a  litter,  bearing  witness  to  the  manifest  power  of  God  in  himself:  so 
that  worms  swarmed  out  of  the  body  of  this  man;  and  whilst  he  lived  in  sor- 
row and  pain,  his  flesh  fell  off;  and  the  filthiness  of  his  smell  was  noisome  to 
the  army.  And  the  man  that  thought  a  little  before  he  could  reach  to  the 
stars  of  heaven,  no  man  could  endure  to  carry,  for  the  intolerable  stench. 
Ibid.  9—8  to  10.     See  Matth.  18—34;  22—13,  and  25—30. 

But  Peter  said:  Ananias,  why  hath  Satan  tempted  thy  heart,  that  thou 
shouldst  lie  to  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  by  fraud  keep  part  of  the  price  of  the 
field  ?  Whilst  it  remained,  did  it  not  remain  to  thee  ?  and  being  sold,  was  it 
not  in  thy  jwwer  ?  Why  hast  thou  conceived  this  thing  in  thy  heart?  Thou 
hast  not  lied  to  men,  but  to  God.  And  Ananias  hearing  these  words,  fell 
down,  and  gave  up  the  ghost.  And  great  fear  came  upon  all  that  heard  it. 
And  the  young  men  rising  up,  removed  him,  and  carrying  him  out,  buried 
him.  And  it  came  to  pass,  about  the  space  of  three  hours  after,  his  wife  also, 
not  knowing  what  had  happened,  came  in.  And  Peter  said  to  her:  Tell  me, 
woman,  whether  you  sold  the  field  for  so  much  ?  And  she  said:  Yea,  for  so 
much.  And  Peter  said  unto  her:  Why  have  you  agreed  together  to  tempt 
the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  ?  Behold,  the  feet  of  those  who  have  buried  thy  hus- 
band, are  at  the  door;  and  they  shall  carry  thee  out.  Immediately  she  fell 
down  before  his  feet,  and  gave  up  the  ghost.  And  the  young  men  coming 
in,  found  her  dead;  and  carried  her  out,  and  buried  her  by  her  husband. 
Acts.  5—3  to  10. 

And  upon  a  day  appointed,  Herod,  arrayed  in  royal  apparel,  sat  on  the 
judgment-seat,  and  made  an  oration  to  them.  And  the  people  with  accla- 
mations cried  out:  It  is  the  voice  of  a  god,  and  not  of  a  man.  And  forth- 
with Aan  ngel  of  the  Lord  struck  him,  because  he  had  not  given  the  honour 
to  God:  and  eaten  up  by  worms,  he  expired.    Acts.  12 — 21  to  23. 

SHAME. 

Wherefore  have  a  shame  of  these  things  I  am  now  going  to  speak  of.  For 
it  is  not  good  to  keep  all  sharaefacedness:  and  all  things  do  not  please  all 
men  in  opinion.  Be  ashamed  of  fornication  before  father  and  mother:  and 
of  a  lie  before  a  governor  and  a  man  in  power;  of  an  offence  before  a  prince 
and  a  judge:  of  iniquity  before  a  congregation  and  a  people;  of  injustice 
before  companion  and  friend;  and  in  regard  to  the  place  where  thou  dwell- 
est,  of  theft,  and  of  the  truth  of  Gk>d,  and  the  covenant;  of  leaning  with  thy 
elbow  over  meat;  and  of  deceit  in  giving  and  taking;  of  silepce  before  them 
that  salute  thee;  of  looking  upon  a  harlot;  and  of  turning  away  thy  face 
from  thy  kinsman.     Turn  not  away  thy  face  from  thy  neighbour,  and  of 


SICKNESS.  801 

taking  away  a  portion  and  not  restoring.  Gaze  not  upon  another  man's  wife: 
and  be  not  inquisitive  after  his  handmaid,  and  approach  not  her  bed.  Be 
ashamed  of  upbraiding  speeches  before  friends:  and  after  thou  hast  given, 
upbraid  not.     Ecch.  41 — 19  to  28. 

Keep  a  sure  watch  over  a  shameless  daughter;  lest  at  any  time  she  make 
thee  become  a  laughing  stock  to  thy  enemies,  and  a  by-word  in  the  city,  and 
a  reproach  among  the  people,  and  she  make  thee  ashamed  before  ail  the 
multitude.     Ibid.  43—11. 

Therefore  do  thou  also  bear  thy  confusion,  thou  that  hast  surpassed  thy 
sisters  with  thy  sins,  doing  more  wickedly  than  they:  for  they  are  justifled 
above  thee:  therefore  be  thou  also  confounded,  and  bear  thy  shame,  thou 
that  hast  justified  thy  sisters.  And  I  will  bring  back  and  restore  them  by 
bringing  back  Sodom  with  her  daughters,  and  by  bringing  back  Samaria,  and 
her  daughters:  and  I  will  bring  those  that  return  of  thee  in  the  midst  of 
them,  that  thou  mayst  bear  thy  shame,  and  mayst  be  confounded  in  alL 
that  thou  hast  done,  comforting  them.     Ezech.  16 — 52  to  54. 

SICKNESS. 

{See  also  Physician.) 

Sickness,  a  Punishment  of  Sin. 

There  he  appointed  him  ordinances,  and  judgments,  and  there  he  proved 
him,  saying:  If  thou  wilt  hear  the  voice  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  do  what  is 
right  before  him,  and  obey  his  commandments,  and  keep  all  his  precepts, 
none  of  the  evils  that  I  laid  upon  Egypt,  will  I  bring  ujaon  thee:  for  I  am  the 
Lord  thy  healer.     Exod.  15—25,  26. 

If  you  despise  my  laws,  and  contemn  my  judgments  so  as  not  to  do  those 
things  which  are  appointed  by  me,  and  to  make  void  my  covenant:  I  also  will 
do  these  things  to  you:  I  will  quickly  visit  you  with  poverty,  and  burning 
heat,  which  shall  waste  your  eyes,  and  consume  your  lives.  You  shall  sow 
your  seed  in  vain,  which  shall  be  devoured  by  your  enemies.  *  *  But  if 
you  will  not  for  all  this  hearken  to  me,  but  will  walk  against  me:  I  wiU  also 
go  against  you  with  opposite  fury;  and  I  will  chastise  you  with  seven  plaguea 
for  your  sins,  *  *  insomuch  that  I  will  bring  your  cities  to  be  a  wilderness, 
and  I  wUl  make  your  sanctuaries  desolate,  and  will  receive  no  more  your 
sweet  odours.     Levit.  26—15,  16,  27,  28  and  31. 

Keep  therefore  the  precepts  and  ceremonies  and  judgments,  which  I  com- 
mand thee  this  day  to  do.  If  after  thou  hast  heard  these  judgments,  thou 
keep  and  do  them,  the  Lord  thy  God  will  also  keep  his  covenant  to  thee,  and 
the  mercy  which  he  swore  to  thy  fathers.  *  *  The  Lord  will  take  away 
from  thee  all  sickness:  and  the  grievous  infirmities  of  Egypt,  which  thou 
knowest,  he  will  not  bring  upon  thee,  but  upon  thy  enemies.  Dent.  7 — 11,  12 
and  15. 

The  Lord  strike  thee  with  the  ulcer  of  Egypt,  and  the  part  of  thy  body,  by 
vp^hich  the  dung  is  cast  out,  with  the  scab  and  with  the  itch;  so  that  thou  canst 
not  be  healed.  *  *  May  the  Lord  strike  thee  with  a  very  sore  ulcer  in  the 
knees  and  in  the  legs;  and  be  thou  incurable  from  the  sole  of  the  foot  to  the 
top  of  thy  head.  *  *  If  thou  wilt  not  keep  and  fulfil  all  the  words  of  this 
law,  that  are  written  in  this  volume,  and  fear  his  glorious  and  terrible  name: 


802  SICKNESS. 

that  is,  The  Lord  thy  God:  the  Lord  shall  increase  thy  plagues,  and  the  plagues 
of  thy  seed,  plagues  great  and  lasting,  infirmities  grievous  and  perpetual. 
And  he  shall  bring  back  on  thee  all  the  afflictions  of  Egypt,  which  thou  wast 
afraid  of;  and  they  shall  stick  fast  to  thee.  Moreover,  the  Lord  will  bring 
upon  thee  all  the  diseases  and  plagues,  that  are  not  written  in  the  volume  of 
this  law  till  he  consume  thee:  and  you  shall  remain  few  in  number,  who 
before  were  as  the  stars  of  heaven  for  multitude,  because  thou  heardest  not 
the  voice  of  the  Lord  thy  God.     Ibid.  28—37,  35,  and  58  to  63. 

And  when  Gad  was  come  to  David,  he  told  him,  saying:  Either  seven 
years  of  famine  shall  come  Vo  thee  in  thy  land:  or  thou  shalt  flee  three  months 
before  thy  adversaries,  and  they  shall  pursue  thee:  or  for  three  days  there 
shall  be  a  pestilence  in  thy  land.  Now  therefore  deliberate,  and  see  what 
answer  I  shall  return  to  him  that  sent  me.  And  David  said  to  Gad:  I  am  in 
a  great  strait:  but  it  is  better  that  I  should  fall  into  the  hands  of  the  Lord  (for 
his  mercies  are  many)  than  into  the  hands  of  men.  And  the  Lord  sent  a  pes- 
tilence upon  Israel,  from  the  morning  unto  the  time  appointed:  and  there  died 
of  the  people  from  Dan  to  Bersabee  seventy  thousand  men.  3.  Kings.  24 — 13 
to  15.    See  verse  16. 

And  Asa  fell  sick  in  the  nine  and  thirtieth  year  of  his  reign,  of  a  most 
violent  pain  in  his  tet-t:  and  yet  in  his  illness  he  did  not  seek  the  Lord,  but 
rather  trusted  in  the  skill  of  phvsicians.     2.  Paral.  16 — 12. 

But  he  went  in,  and  stood  before  his  master.  And  EUseus  said:  Whence 
comest  thou,  Giezi?  He  answered:  Thy  servant  went  no  whither.  But  he 
said:  Was  not  my  heart  present,  when  the  man  turned  back  from  his  chariot 
to  meet  thee  ?  So  now  thou  hast  received  money,  and  received  garments,  to 
buy  olive-yards,  and  vineyards,  and  sheep,  and  oxen,  and  men-servants,  and 
maid-servants.  But  the  leprosy  of  Naaman  shall  also  stick  to  thee,  and  to 
thy  seed  for  ever.  And  he  went  out  from  him  a  leper  as  white  as  snow. 
4.  Kings.  5— 25  to  27. 

And  besides  all  this  the  Lord  struck  him  (Joram)  with  an  incurable  dis- 
ease in  his  bowels.  And  as  day  came  after  day,  and  time  rolled  on,  two 
whole  years  passed:  then  after  being  wasted  with  a  long  consumption,  so  as 
to  void  his  very  bowels,  his  disease  ended  with  his  life.  And  he  died  of  a 
most  wretched  illness:  and  the  people  did  not  make  a  funeral  for  him  accord- 
ing to  the  manner  of  burning,  as  they  had  done  for  his  ancestors.  3.  Paral. 
21—18,  19. 

And  by  this  means,  being  brought  from  his  great  pride.he  {Antiochus)  be- 
gan to  come  to  the  knowledge  of  himself,  being  admonished  by  the  scourge 
of  God,  his  pains  increasing  every  moment.  And  when  he  himself  could  not 
now  abide  his  own  stench,  he  spoke  thus:  It  is  just  to  be  subject  to  God,  and 
that  a  mortal  man  should  not  equal  himself  to  God.    2.  Mach.  9 — 11,  12. 

Our  Lord  frequently  pardoned  the  infirm  before  curing  their  maladies^  in 
order  to  show  as  well  that  sickness  oinginated  in  sin,  as  that  penitence  vxia  the 
surest  remedy  against  disease.    See  Matth.  9 — 2,  and  Luke.  5—20. 

And  as  he  entered  into  a  certain  town,  there  met  him  ten  men  that  were 
lepers,  who  stood  afar  off:  and  they  lifted  up  their  voice,  saying:  Jesus,  mas- 
ter, have  mercy  on  us.  And  when  he  saw  them,  he  said :  Go,  show  yourselves 
to  the  priests.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  as  they  went,  they  were  cleansed. 
And  one  of  them,  when  he  saw  that  he  was  cleansed,  went  back,  with  a  loud 
voice.glorifiying  God.  And  he  fell  on  his  face  before  his  feet,  giving  thanks: 
and  this  man  was  a  Samaritan.    And  Jesus  answering  said:   Were  there  not 


SICKNESS.  803 

ten  made  clean  ?  and  where  are  the  nine  ?  There  is  no  one  found  to  return, 
and  give  glory  to  God,  but  this  stranger.     Luke.  17—13  to  18. 

Afterwards  Jesus  findeth  him  in  the  temple,  and  saith  to  him:  Behold, 
thou  art  made  whole:  sin  no  more,  lest  some  worse  thing  happen  to  thee. 
John.  5—14. 

The  Sick  to  be  Visited  and  Comforted. 

After  these  things, it  was  told  Joseph  that  his  father  was  sick:  and  he  set 
out  to  go  to  him  taking  his  two  sons  Manasses  and  Ephraim.  And  it  was  told 
the  old  man:  B -hold, thy  son  Joseph  cometh  to  thee.  And  being  strengthened, 
he  sat  on  his  bed.    Gen.  48 — 1. 

And  Ocliozias  the  son  of  Joram  king  of  Juda,  went  down  to  visit  Joram 
the  son  of  Achab  in  Jezrahel;  because  he  was  sick  there.     4.  Kings.  8 — 39. 

Now  Eliseus  was  sick  of  the  illness  whereof  he  died:  and  Joas  king  of 
Israel  went  down  to  him,  and  wept  before  him,  and  said:  O  my  father,  my 
father,  the  chari  -t  of  Israel  and  the  guider  thereof.     Ibid.  13 — 14. 

Now  when  Job's  three  friends  heard  all  the  evil,  that  had  befallen  him, 
they  came  every  one  from  his  own  place,  Eliphaz  the  Thenianite,  and  Baldad 
the  Suhite,  and  Sophar  the  Naamathite.  For  they  had  made  an  appointment 
to  come  together  and  visit  him,  and  comfort  him.     Job.  8 — 11. 

The  Lord  help  him  on  his  bed  of  sorrow:  thou  hast  turned  all  his  couch  in 
his  sickness.     Psalm.  40—4. 

It  is  better  to  go  to  the  house  of  mourning,  than  to  the  house  of  feasting: 
for  in  that  we  are  put  in  mind  of  the  end  of  all.     Eccles.  7 — 3. 

Be  not  wanting  in  comforting  them  that  weep;  and  walk  with  them  that 
mourn.  Be  not  slow  to  visit  the  sick:  for  by  these  things  thou  shalt  be  con- 
firmed in  love.     Ecch.  7—38,  39. 

Then  shall  the  king  say  to  them  that  shall  be  on  his  right  hand :  Come,  ye 
blessed  of  my  Father,  possess  the  kingdom  prepared  for  you  from  the  founda- 
tion of  the  world.  For  I  was  hungry,  and  you  gave  me  to  eat:  I  was  thirsty 
and  you  gave  me  to  drink:  I  was  a  stranger,  and  you  took  me  in;  naked,  and 
you  clothed  me;  sick,  and  you  visited  me:  I  was  in  prison,  and  you  came  to 
me.  Then  shall  the  just  answer  him,  saying:  Lord,  when  did  we  see  thee  hun- 
gry, and  fed  thee;  thirsty,  and  gave  thee  drink?  and  when  did  we  see  thee  a 
stranger,  and  took  thee  in,  or  naked,  and  clothed  thee  ?  or  when  did  we  see 
thee  sick  or  in  prison,  and  came  to  thee  ?  And  the  king,  answering,  shall  say 
to  them:  Amen  I  say  to  you,  as  long  as  you  did  it  to  one  of  these  my  least 
brethren,  you  did  it  to  me.     Matth.  35—84  to  40. 

Now  there  was  a  certain  man  sick  named,  Lazarus,  of  Bethania,  of  the 
town  of  Mary  and  of  Martha  her  sister.  (And  Mary  was  she  that  anointed  the 
Lord  with  ointment,  and  wiped  his  feet  with  her  hair:  whose  brother  Lazarus 
was  sick.)  His  sisters  therefore  sent  to  him,  saying:  Lord,  behold,  he  whom 
thou  lovest  is  sick.  And  Jesus  hearing  it,  said  to  them:  This  sickness  is  not 
unto  death,  but  for  the  glory  of  God:  that  the  Son  of  God  may  be  glorified  by 
it.    John.  11— 1  to  4. 

A  great  multitude,  therefore,  of  the  Jews  knew  that  he  was  there:  and 
they  came,  not  for  Jesus's  sake  only,  but  that  they  might  see  Lazarus,  whom 
he  had  raised  from  the  dead.     Ibid.  13 — 9. 

Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  .Jesus  Christ,  the  Father  of 
Mercies,  and  the  God  of  all  consolation,  who  comforteth  us  in  all  our  tribula- 


804  SICKNESS. 

tions;  that  we  also  may  be  able  to  comfort  them  who  are  ia  any  distress,  by 
the  exhortation  wherewith  we  also  are  exhorted  by  God.     2.  Cor.  1 — 3,  4. 

Sickness  Cured  by  Ood. 

But  not  even  the  teeth  of  venomous  serpents  overcame  thy  children:  for 
thy  mercy  came,  and  healed  them.  For  they  were  examined  for  the  remem- 
brance of  thy  words,  and  were  quickly  healed,  lest,  falling  into  deep  forget- 
fulness,  they  might  not  be  able  to  use  thy  help.  For  it  was  neither  herb,  nor 
moUifying  plaster  that  healed  them,  but  thy  word,  O  Lord,  which  healeth  all 
things.  For  it  is  thou,  O  Lord,  that  hast  power  of  life  and  death,  and  Itadest 
down  to  the  gates  of  death,  and  bringest  back  again.  Wisdom.  16 — 10  to  13. 
See  Deut.  33 — 39,  and  1.  Kings.  2 — 6. 

My  son,  in  thy  sickness  neglect  not  thyself;  but  pray  to  tlie  Lord,  and  he 
shall  heal  thee.     Eccli.  38—9. 

In  those  days  Ezechias  was  sick  even  to  death:  and  Isaias  the  son  of  Amos 
the  prophet  came  unto  him,  and  said  to  him:  Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Take  order 
with  thy  houj^e;  for  thou  shalt  die,  and  not  live.  And  Ezechias  turned  his  face 
toward  the  wall,  and  prayed  to  the  Lord;  and  said:  I  beseech  thee,  O  Lord, 
remember  how  I  have  walked  before  thee  in  truth,  and  with  a  perfect  heart, 
and  have  done  that  which  is  good  in  thy  sight.  And  Ezechias  wept  with 
great  weeping.  And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  Isaias,  saying:  Go  and  say 
to  Ezechias:  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  the  God  of  David  thy  father:  I  have  heard 
thy  prayer,  and  I  have  seen  thy  tears:  behold,  I  will  add  to  thy  days  fifteen 
years.     Isa.  38 — 1  to  5.     See  4.  Kings.  Chapter  20. 

The  sick  were  in  almost  every  ifistance  cured  by  Christ  in  compliance  with 
their  prayers.  The  manifest  inference  to  be  drawn  from  this  fact  is  that  we 
should  have  recourse  to  Ood  in  time  of  corporal  affliction.  See  Matth.  Chap- 
ters 9  and  10;  Luke.  Chapter  18.  and  John.  Chapter  11. 

Sickness  Cured  by  Physicians, 

The  blueness  of  a  wound  shall  wipe  away  evils;  and  stripes  in  the  more 
inward  parts  of  the  belly.     Prov.  20—30. 

Before  sickness  take  a  medicine:  and  before  judgment  examine  thyself; 
and  thou  shalt  find  mercy  in  the  sight  of  God.     Eccli.  18 — 20. 

Better  is  death  than  a  bitter  life;  and  everlasting  I'est,  than  continual 
sickness.     Ibid.  30—17. 

Honour  the  physician  for  the  need  thou  hast  of  him;  for  the  most  High 
hath  created  him.  For  all  healing  is  from  God:  and  he  shall  receive  gifts  of 
the  king.  *  *  The  most  High  hath  created  medicines  out  of  the  earth:  and 
a  wise  man  will  not  abhor  them.  Was  not  bitter  water  made  sweet  with 
wood  ?  The  virtue  of  these  things  is  come  to  the  knowledge  of  men:  and  the 
most  High  hath  g^ven  knowledge  to  men,  that  he  may  be  honoured  in  his 
wonders.  By  these  he  shall  cure,  and  shall  allay  their  pains:  and  of  these  the 
apothecary  shall  make  sweet  confections,  and  shall  make  up  ointments  of 
health:  and  of  his  works  there  shall  be  no  end.  Ibid.  38 — 1,  2,  and  4  to  7. 
See  verses  11,  12, 13  and  15. 

How  the  Just  Condvx:ted  Themselves  in  Sickness  and  Departed  this  Life. 

All  these  are  the  twelve  tribesof  Israel:  these  things  their  father  spoke  to 


SICKNESS.  805 

them,  and  he  {Jacob)  blessed  every  one,  with  their  proper  blessings.  And  he 
charged  them,  saying:  I  am  now  going  to  be  gathered  to  my  people:  bury  me 
with  my  fathers  in  the  double  cave,  which  is  in  the  field  of  Epliron  the  Heth- 
ite,  over  against  Mambre  in  the  land  of  Chanaan,  which  Abraham  bought  to- 
gether with  the  field,  of  Ephraim  the  Hethite,  for  a  possession  to  bury  in. 
There  they  buried  him,and  Sara  his  wife:  there  was  Isaac  buried  with  Rebecca 
his  wife:  there  also  Lia  doth  lie  buried.  And  when  he  had  ended  the  command- 
ments wherewith  he  instructed  his  sons,he  drew  up  his  feet  upon  the  bed, and 
died:  and  he  was  gathered  to  his  people.  Gen.  49—28  to  32,  See  whole  Chap- 
ter. 

And  Moses  went,  and  spoke  all  these  words  to  all  Israel.  And  he  said  to 
them:  I  am  this  day  a  hundred  and  twenty  years  old:  I  can  no  longer  go  out 
and  come  in;  especially  as  the  Lord  also  hath  said  to  me:  Thou  shalt  not  pass 
over  this  Jordan.  *  *  Do  manfully,  and  be  of  good  heart:  fear  not,  nor  be 
ye  dismayed  at  their  sight:  for  the  Lord  thy  God  he  himself  is  thy  leader, and 
will  not  leave  thee  nor  forsake  thee.     Deut.  31 — 1,  2  and  6. 

And  he  (JosMe)  said  to  all  the  people:  Behold,this  stone  shall  be  a  testimony 
unto  you,that  it  hath  heard  all  the  words  of  the  Lord,  which  he  hath  spoken  to 
you:  lest  perhaps  hereafter  you  will  deny  it,  and  lie  to  the  Lord.  And  he  sent 
the  people  away,  every  one  to  their  own  possession.  And  after  these  things 
Josue  the  son  of  Nun,  the  servant  of  the  Lord  died,  being  a  hundred  and  ten 
years  old.    Josue.  24 — 27  to  29.     See  whole  Chapter;  also  Chapter  23. 

And  the  days  of  David  drew  nigh  that  he  should  die:  and  he  charged  his 
son  Solomon,  saying:  I  am  going  the  way  of  all  flesh:  take  thou  courage,  and 
show  thyself  a  man.  And  keep  the  charge  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  walk  in 
his  ways,  and  observe  his  ceremonies,  and  his  precepts,  and  judgments,  and 
testimonies,  as  it  is  written  in  the  law  of  Moses:  that  thou  mayst  understand 
all  thou  doest,  and  whithersoever  thou  shalt  turn  thyself.  3.  Kings.  2 — 1  to  3. 
See  following  verses. 

In  those  days  Ezechias  was  sick  even  to  death :  and  he  prayed  to  the  Lord : 
and  he  heard  him,  and  give  him  a  sign.  2.  Paral.  32 — 24.  See  Isa.  38 — 1, 
and  following  verses. 

So  Satan  went  forth  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord,  and  struck  Job  with  a 
very  grievous  ulcer,  from  the  sole  of  the  foot  even  to  the  top  of  his  head:  and 
he  took  a  potsherd  and  scraped  the  corrupt  matter,  sitting  on  a  dunghill.  And 
his  wife  said  to  him:  Dost  thou  still  continue  in  thy  simplicity  ?  bless  God  and 
die.  And  he  said  to  her:  Thou  hast  spoken  like  one  of  the  foolish  women:  if 
we  have  received  good  things  at  the  hand  of  God  why  should  we  not  receive 
evil?  In  all  these  things  Job  did  not  sin  with  his  lips.     Job.  2 — 7  to  10. 

And  as  he  (Tobias)  was  sleeping,  hot  dung  out  of  a  swallow's  nest  fell 
upon  his  eyes;  and  he  was  made  blind.  Now  this  trial  the  Lord  therefore 
permitted  to  happen  to  him,  that  an  example  might  be  given  to  posterity  of 
his  patience,  as  also  of  holy  Job.  For  whereas  he  had  always  feared  God 
from  his  infancy,  and  kept  his  commandments,  he  repined  not  against  God 
because  the  evil  of  blindness  had  befallen  him;  but  continued  immovable  in 
the  fear  of  God,  giving  thanks  to  God  all  the  days  of  his  life.  For  as  the  kings 
insulted  over  holy  Job,  so  his  relations  and  kinsmen  mocked  at  his  life,  say- 
ing: Where  is  thy  hope,  for  which  thou  gavest  alms,  and  buriedst  the  dead? 
but  Tobias  rebuked  them,  saying:  Speak  not  so:  for  we  are  the  children  of 
saints,  and  look  for  that  life  which  God  will  give  to  those  that  never  change 
thoir  faith  from  him.     Tob.  2—1 1  to  18. 

51 


806  SIGN. 

Therefore  when  Tobias  thought  that  his  prayer  was  heard,  that  he  might 
die,  he  called  to  him  Tobias  his  son;  and  said  to  him:  Hear,  my  son,  the  words 
of  my  mouth,  and  lay  them  as  a  foundation  in  thy  heart.  When  God  shall 
take  my  soul,  thou  shalt  bury  my  body:  and  thou  shalt  honour  thy  mother  all 
the  days  of  her  life:  for  thou  must  be  mindful  what  and  how  great  perils  she 
suffered  for  thee  in  her  womb.  And  when  she  also  shall  have  ended  the  time 
of  her  life,  bury  her  by  me.  And  all  the  days  of  thy  life  have  God  in  thy 
mind:  and  take  heed  thou  never  consent  to  sin,  nor  transgress  the  command 
ments  of  the  Lord  our  God.     Ibid.  4 — 1  to  6.     See  following  verses. 

And  because  thou  (Tobias)  wast  acceptable  to  God.  it  was  necessary  that 
temptation  should  prove  thee.  And  now  the  Lord  hath  sent  me  to  hejil  thee, 
and  to  deliver  Sara  thy  son's  wife  from  the  devil.  For  I  am  the  Angel  Raphael, 
one  of  the  seven,  who  stand  before  the  Lord.     Ibid.     2— 13  to  15. 

Now  the  days  drew  near  that  Mathathias  should  die:  and  he  said  to  his 
sons:  Now  hath  pride  and  chastisement  gotten  strength,  and  the  time  of  de- 
struction, and  the  wrath  of  indignation:  now  therefore,  O  my  sons,  be  ye  zeal- 
ous for  the  law,  and  give  your  Uves  for  the  covenant  of  your  fathers.  And 
call  to  remembrance  the  works  of  the  fathers,  which  they  have  done  in  their 
generations:  and  you  shall  receive  great  glory,  and  an  everlasting  name. 
1.  Mach.  2-49  to  51.     See  following  verses. 

SIGHING. 

Then  Tobias  sighed,  and  began  to  pray  with  tears,  saying:  Thou  art  just, 

0  Lord;  and  all  thy  judgments  are  just,  and  all  thy  ways  mercy,  and  truth, 
and  judgment:  and  now,  O  Lord,  think  of  me,  and  take  not  revenge  of  my 
sins;  neither  remember  my  offences,  nor  those  of  my  parents.  For  we  have 
not  obeyed  thy  commandments;  therefore  are  we  delivered  to  spoil  and  to 
captivity,  and  death,  and  are  made  a  fable,  and  a  reproach  to  all  nations, 
amongst  which  thou  hast  scattered  us.  And  now,  O  Lord,  great  are  thy  judg- 
ments, because  we  have  not  done  according  to  thy  precepts,  and  have  not 
walked  sincerely  before  thee;  and  now,  O  Lord,  do  with  me  according  to  thy 
will,  and  command  my  spirit  to  be  received  in  peace:  for  it  is  better  for  me  to 
die,  than  to  live.     Tob.  3—1  to  6.     See  Exod.  2—24,  25. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  him:  Go  through  the  midst  of  the  city,  through  the 
midst  of  Jerusalem:  and  mark  Thau  upon  the  foreheads  of  the  men  that 
sigh  and  mourn  for  all  the  abominations  that  are  committed  in  the  midst 
thereof.  Ezech.  9—4.  See  EccU.  7—29;  2.  Mach.  6—30;  Rom.  8—22,  and 
James.  5 — 9. 

SIGN. 

Signs  of  Things  Future. 

And  God  said:  This  is  the  sign  of  the  covenant  which  I  give  between  me 
and  you,  and  to  every  living  soul  that  is  with  you,  for  perpetual  generations. 

1  will  set  my  bow  in  the  cloud8,and  it  shall  be  the  sign  of  a  covenant  between 
me  and  between  the  earth.     Gen.  9—12,  13.     See  verse  17. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  saying:  Speak  to  the  children  of  Israel,  and 
thou  shalt  say  to  them:  See  that  you  keep  my  sabbath:  because  it  is  a  sign 
between  me  and  you  in  your  generations.  Exod.  31—12,  13.  See  3 — 12,  and 
16—28. 


SIGN.  807 

And  they  said  to  her  {Rahab):  We  shall  be  blameless  of  this  oath,  which 
thou  hast  made  us  swear:  if  when  we  come  into  the  land,  this  scarlet  cord  be 
a  sign,  and  thou  tie  it  in  the  window,  by  which  thou  hast  let  us  down:  and 
gather  together  thy  father  and  mother,  and  brethren  and  all  thy  kindred  into 
thy  house.     Josue.  2—17,  18.     See  verse  12. 

And  Gedeon  said  to  God:  If  thou  wilt  save  Israel  by  my  hand,  as  thou 
hast  said,  I  will  put  this  fleece  of  wool  on  the  floor:  if  there  be  dew  in  the 
fleece  only,  and  it  be  dry  on  all  the  ground  beside,  I  shall  know  that  by  my 
hand,  as  thou  hast  said,  thou  wilt  deliver  Israel.  And  it  was  so.  And  rising 
before  day  wringing  the  fleece,  he  filled  a  vessel  with  the  dew.  And  he  said 
again  to  God:  Let  not  thy  wrath  be  kindled  against  me,  if  I  try  once  more, 
seeking  a  sign  in  the  fleece.  I  pray  that  the  fleece  only  may  be  dry,  and  all 
the  ground  wet  with  dew.  And  God  did  that  night  as  he  had  requested:  and 
it  was  dry  on  the  fleece  only,  and  there  was  dew  on  all  the  ground.  Judges. 
6—36  to  40. 

And  this  shall  be  a  sign  to  thee, that  shall  come  upon  thy  two  sons,Ophni 
and  Phinees:  In  one  day  they  shall  both  of  them  die.     1.  Kings.  2 — 34. 

This  shall  be  a  sign  unto  thee,  that  God  hath  anointed  thee  to  be 
prince.  When  thou  shalt  depart  from  me  this  day,  thou  shalt  find  two  men 
by  the  sepulchre  of  Rachel  in  the  borders  of  Benjamin  to  the  south:  and  they 
shall  say  to  thee:  The  asses  are  found  which  thou  wentest  to  seek:  and  thy 
father  thinking  no  more  of  the  asses,  is  concerned  for  you,  and  saith:  What 
shall  I  do  for  my  son  ?  And  when  thou  shalt  depart  from  thence,  and  go  far- 
ther on,  and  shalt  come  to  the  oak  of  Thabor,  there  shalt  meet  thee  three  men 
going  up  to  God  to  Bethel,  one  carrying  three  kids,  and  another  carrying 
three  loaves  of  bread,  and  another  carrying  a  bottle  of  wine.  And  they  will 
salute  thee,  and  will  give  thee  two  loaves;  and  thou  shalt  take  them  at  their 
hand.     Ibid.  10 — 1  to  4.     See  following  verses. 

And  when  thou  shalt  hear  the  sound  of  one  going  in  the  tops  of  the  pear 
trees, then  shalt  thou  join  battle:  for  then  will  the  Lord  go  out  before  thy  face 
to  strike  the  army  of  the  Philistines.     2.  Kings.  5—24.     See  1.  Paral.  14 — 15. 

And  to  thee,  O  Ezechias,  this  shall  be  a  sign:  Eat  this  year  what  thou 
shalt  find;  and  in  the  second  year,  such  things  as  spring  of  themselves:  but 
in  the  third  year  sow  and  reap:  plant  vineyards,  and  eat  the  fruit  of  them. 
And  whatsoever  shall  be  left  of  the  house  of  Juda,  shall  take  root  downward, 
and  bear  fruit  upward.    4.  Kings.  19—29,  30.     See  Isa.  37—80. 

And  this  shall  be  a  sign  to  thee  from  the  Lord,  that  the  Lord  will  do  this 
word  which  he  hath  spoken:  behold,  I  will  bring  again  the  shadow  of  the 
lines,  by  which  it  is  now  gone  down  in  the  sun-dial  of  Achaz  with  the  sun, 
ten  lines  backward.  And  the  sun  returned  ten  lines  by  the  degrees  by  which 
it  was  gone  down.     Isa.  88—7,  8.     See  5-26;  7—11;  18— 3.  and  19—20. 

And  this  shall  be  a  sign  unto  you:  You  shall  find  the  infant  wrapped  in 
swaddling  clothes,  and  laid  in  a  manger.     Luke.  2 — 12. 

Signs  or  Memorials  of  Things  Past. 

.  And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses  and  Aaron  in  the  land  of  Egypt:  This  month 
shall  be  to  you  the  beginning  of  months:  it  shall  be  the  first  in  the  months  of 
the  year.  Speak  ye  to  the  whole  assembly  of  the  children  of  Israel,  and  say 
to  them:  On  the  tenth  day  of  this  month  let  every  man  take  a  lamb  by  their 
families  and  houses.     Exod.  12—1  to  8. 


808  SIGN. 

The  Lord  also  said  to  Moses:  Speak  to  the  children  of  Israel,  and  thoa 
shalt  tell  them,  to  make  to  themselves  fringes  in  the  corners  of  their  gar- 
ments, putting  in  them  ribands  of  blue:  that  when  they  shall  see  them,  they 
may  remember  all  the  commandments  of  the  Lord,  and  not  follow  their  own 
thoughts  and  eyes  going  astray  after  divers  things.  Num.  15—37  to  39.  See 
16—38. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Carry  back  the  rod  of  Aaron  into  the  taber- 
nacle of  the  testimony,  that  it  may  be  kept  there  for  a  token  of  the  rebelhous 
children  of  Israel,  and  that  their  complaints  may  cease  from  me  lest  they 
die.     Ibid.  17—10.     See  Josue.  4—6. 

Miraculous  Signs  are  Produced  to  the  End  that  God's  Omnipotence,  Truth, 
Justice,  and  Goodness  may  be  made  Manifest. 

Moses  answered,  and  said:  They  will  not  believe  me,  nor  hear  my  voice; 
but  they  will  say:  The  Lord  hath  not  appeared  to  thee.  Then  he  said  to  him: 
What  is  that  thou  boldest  in  thy  hand?  He  answered:  A  rod.  And  tlie  Lord 
said:  Cast  it  down  upon  the  ground.  He  cast  it  down,  and  it  was  turned  in- 
to a  serpent,  so  that  Moses  iied  from  it.  And  the  Loi-d  said :  Put  out  thy  hand, 
and  take  it  by  the  tail.  He  put  forth  his  hand,  and  took  hold  of  it,  and  it  was 
turned  into  a  rod.  That  they  may  believe,  saith  he,  that  the  Lord  God  of  their 
fathers,  the  God  of  Abraham,  the  God  of  Isaac,  and  the  God  of  Jacob,  hath 
appeared  to  thee.  And  the  Lord  said  again:  Put  thy  hand  into  thy  bosom. 
And  when  he  had  put  into  his  bosom,  he  brought  it  forth  leprous  as  snow. 
And  he  said:  Put  back  thy  hand  into  thy  bosom.  He  put  it  back,  and  brought, 
it  out  again,  and  it  was  like  the  other  flesh.  If  they  will  not  believe  thee, 
saith  he,  nor  hear  the  voice  of  the  former  sign,  they  will  believe  the  word  of 
the  latter  sign.  But  if  they  will  not  even  believe  these  two  signs,  nor  hear 
thy  voice;  take  of  the  river  water,  and  pour  it  upon  the  dry  land,  and  what- 
soever thou  drawest  out  of  the  river,  shall  be  turned  into  blood.  Exod.  4—1 
to  9.     See  7—8;  8—23,  and  10—1,  2. 

Thus  therefore  saith  the  Lord:  In  this  thou  shalt  know  that  I  am  the 
Lord:  behold,  I  will  strike  with  the  rod  that  is  in  my  hand,  the  water  of  the 
river,  and  it  shall  be  turned  into  blood.  And  the  fishes  that  are  in  the  river, 
shall  die,  and  the  waters  shall  be  corrupted:  and  the  Egyptians  shall  be  af- 
flicted when  they  drink  the  water  of  the  river.     Ibid.  17 — 17,  18. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  saying:  I  have  heard  the  murmuring  of 
the  children  of  Israel:  say  to  them:  In  the  evening  you  shall  eat  flesh,  and  in 
the  morning  you  shall  have  your  fill  of  bread :  and  you  shall  know  that  I  am 
the  Lord  your  God.     Ibid.  16—11,  12. 

And  again  he  (Josue)  said:  By  this  you  shall  know  that  the  Lord  the  liv- 
ing God  is  in  the  midst  of  you,  and  that  he  shall  destroy  before  your  sight 
the  Chanaanite  and  the  Hethite,  the  Hevite  and  the  Pherezite,  the  G^rgesite 
also  and  the  Jebusite,  and  the  Amorrhite.  *  *  And  when  the  priests,  that 
carry  the  ark  of  the  Lord  the  God  of  the  whole  earth,  shall  set  the  soles  of 
their  feet  in  the  waters  of  the  Jordan,  the  waters  that  are  beneath  shall  run 
down  and  go  off:  and  those  that  come  from  al)ove,  shall  stand  together  ujwn 
a  heap.     Josue.  3 — 10  and  13. 

And  he  gave  a  sign  the  same  day,  fiaying:  This  shall  be  the  sign,  that  the 
Lord  hath  spoken:  Behold,  the  altar  shall  be  rent,  and  the  ashes  that  are  up- 
on it  shall  be  poured  out.  And  when  the  king  (Jeroboam)  had  heard  the  word 


SILENCE.  809 

•of  the  man  of  God,  which  he  had  cried  out  against  the  altar  in  Bethel,  he 
stretched  forth  his  hand  from  the  altar,  saying:  Lay  hold  on  him.  And  his 
hand  which  he  stretched  forth  against  him  withered :  and  he  was  not  able  to 
draw  it  back  again  to  him.  The  altar  also  was  rent:  and  the  ashes  were  pour- 
ed out  from  the  altar  according  to  the  sign  which  the  man  of  God  had  given 
before  in  the  word  of  the  Lord.     3.  Kings.  13 — 3  to  5. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel:  The  pot  of  meal  shall  not  waste, 
nor  the  cruse  of  oil  be  diminished,  until  the  day  wherein  the  Lord  will  give 
rain  upon  the  face  of  the  earth.     Ibid.  17 — 14. 

Then  the  fire  of  the  Lord  fell;  and  consumed  the  holocaust,  and  the  wood, 
and  the  stones,  and  the  dust;  and  licked  up  the  water  that  was  in  the  trench. 
And  when  all  the  people  saw  this,  they  fell  on  their  faces,  and  they  said: 
The  Lord  he  is  God,  the  Lord  he  is  God.  Ibid.  18—38,  39.  See  20—13,  14  and 
28. 

Then  he  (Naaman)  went  down,  and  washed  in  the  Jordan  seven  times, 
according  to  the  word  of  the  man  of  God:  and  his  flesh  was  restored,  like  the 
flesh  of  a  little  child;  and  he  was  made  clean.  And  returning  to  the  man  of 
God  with  all  his  train,  he  came,  and  stood  before  him,  and  said:  In  truth  I 
know  there  is  no  other  God  in  all  the  earth,  but  only  in  Israel:  I  beseech  thee 
therefore  take  a  blessing  of  thy  servant.     4.  Kings.  5 — 14,  15. 

And  Isaias  said  to  him  (Ezechias):  This  shall  be  the  sign  from  the  Lord, 
that  the  Lord  will  do  the  word  which  he  hath  spoken :  Wilt  thou  that  the 
shadow  go  forward  ten  lines,  or  that  it  go  back  so  many  degrees  ?  and  Ezech- 
ias said:  It  is  an  easy  matter  for  tlie  shadow  to  go  forward  ten  lines:  and  I 
do  not  desire  that  this  be  done:  but  let  it  return  back  ten  degrees.  And  Isaias 
the  prophet  called  upon  the  Lord:  and  he  brought  the  shadow  ten  degrees 
backwards  by  the  lines,  by  which  it  had  already  gone  down  in  the  dial  of 
Acbaz.     Ibid.  20—9  to  11.     See  Isa.  38—7,  8. 

And  Jesus  saith  to  them:  Why  are  you  fearful,  Oye  of  little  faith?  Then 
vising  up,  he  commanded  the  winds  and  the  sea,  and  there  came  a  great 
calm.  But  the  men  wondered,  saying:  Who  is  this,  for  even  the  winds,  and 
the  sea  obey  him  ?  Matth.  8—26,  27.  See  Mark.  4—39,  40,  and  Luke.  8—24, 
25. 

And  behold,  they  brought  to  him  a  man  sick  of  the  palsy,  lying  on  a  bed. 
And  Jesus,  seeing  their  faith,  said  to  the  man  sick  of  the  palsy:  Son,  be  of 
good  heart,  thy  sins  are  forgiven  thee.  Matth.  9—2.  See  Mark.  2—3,  and 
Luke.  5—18. 

And  Peter  making  answer,  said:  Lord,  if  it  be  thou,  bid  me  come  to  thee 
upon  the  waters.  And  he  said:  Come.  And  Peter  going  down  out  of  the 
ship,  walked  upon  the  water  to  come  to  Jesus.  But  seeing  the  wind  strong, 
he  was  afraid:  and  when  he  began  to  sink,  he  cried  out,  saying:  Lord,  save 
me.  And  immediately  Jesus  stretching  forth  his  hand,  took  hold  of  him  and 
said  to  him:  O  thou  of  little  faith,  why  didst  thou  doubt?  And  when  they 
were  come  into  the  ship,  the  wind  ceased.  Then  they  that  were  in  the  ship, 
came  and  worshipped  him,  saying:  Thou  art  truly  the  Son  of  God.  Matth. 
14—28  to  33.     See  12—38,  39;  16—4;  Luke.  11—29,  and  John.  6—30. 

Both  the  Jews  require  signs,  and  the  Greeks  seek  after  wisdom.     1.  Cor. 
1—22.     See  14—22. 

SILENCE. 
Silence  is  Useful. 


810  SIMONY. 

He  that  setteth  bounds  to  his  words,  is  knowing  and  wise:  and  the  man 
of  understanding  is  of  a  precious  spirit.  Even  a  fool,  if  he  will  hold  his  peace, 
shall  be  coimted  wise;  and  if  he  close  his  lips,  a  man  of  understanding.  Prov. 
17—27,  28. 

A  time  to  keep  sUence,  and  a  time  to  speak.    Eccles.  3 — 7. 
A  fool  multiplieth  words.     Ibid,  10 — 14. 

There  is  one  that  holdeth  his  peace;  he  is  wise.  Eccli.  19 — 28. 
There  is  one  that  holdeth  his  peace,  that  is  found  wise:  and  there  is  anoth- 
er that  is  hateful,  that  is  bold  in  speech.  There  is  one  that  holdeth  his  peace, 
because  he  knoweth  not  what  to  say:  and  there  is  another  that  holdeth  his 
peace,  knowing  the  proper  time.  A  wise  man  will  hold  his  peace  till  he  see 
opportunity:  but  a  babbler,  and  a  fool,  will  regard  no  time.  He  that  useth 
many  words  shall  hurt  his  own  aoul.     Ibid.  29—5  to  8. 

Hear  in  silence;  and  for  thy  reverence  good  grace  shall  come  to  thee. 
Young  man,  scarcely  speak  in  thy  own  cause.  If  thou  be  asked  twice,  let  thy 
answer  be  short.  In  many  things  be  as  if  thou  wert  ignorant;  and  hear  in 
silence,  and  withal  seeking.  In  the  company  of  great  men  take  not  upon 
thee:  and  when  the  ancients  are  present,  speak  not  much.  Ibid.  32 — 9  to  18. 
You  know,  my  dearest  brethren:  and  let  every  man  be  swift  to  hear:  but 
slow  to  speak,  and  slow  to  anger.    James.  1 — 19. 

SIMONY. 

Simony  Unlawful. 

But  I  have  heard  of  thee,  that  thou  canst  intei-pret  obscvu-e  things,  and 
resolve  diflScult  things:  now  if  thou  art  able  to  read  the  writing,  and  to  shew 
me  the  interpretation  thereof,  thou  shalt  be  clothed  with  purple,  and  shalt 
have  a  chain  of  gold  about  thy  neck;  and  shalt  be  the  third  prince  in  my  king- 
dom. To  which  Daniel  made  answer,  and  said  before  the  king:  Thy  rewards 
be  to  thyself;  and  the  gifts  of  thy  house  give  to  another:  but  the  writing  I  will 
read  to  thee,  O  king,  and  shew  thee  the  interpretation  thereof.  Dan.  5 — lH, 
17. 

Alcimtis  accused  Judas  Machabaeus  before  King  Demetrius,  and  by  means 
of  costly  gifts  secured  his  oum  elevation  to  the  high-priesthood.  See  1.  Mach. 
7 — 5,  and  2.  Mach.  14 — 3,  and  following  verses. 

Heal  the  sick,  raise  the  dead,  cleanse  the  lepers,  cast  out  devils:  gratis  you 
have  received,  gratis  give.     Matth.  10—8. 

And  when  Simon  saw,  that  by  the  imposition  of  the  hands  of  the  Apos- 
tles the  Holy  Ghost  was  given,  he  offered  them  money,  saying:  Give  me  also 
this  power,  that  on  whomsoever  I  shall  lay  hands,  he  may  receive  the  Holy 
Ghost.  But  Peter  said  to  him:  May  thy  money  jierish  with  thee:  because 
thou  hast  esteemed  the  gift  of  God  to  be  purchased  with  money.  Thou  hast 
no  part  nor  lot  in  this  matter:  for  thy  heart  is  not  right  in  the  sight  of  God. 
Do  penance,  therefore,  from  this  thy  wickedness:  and  pray  to  God,  that  per- 
haps this  thought  of  thy  heart  may  be  forgiven  thee:  for  I  see  thou  art  in  the 
gall  of  bitterness,  and  in  the  bonds  of  iniquity.     Acts.  8 — 18  to  23. 

I  have  not  coveted  any  man's  silver,  gold  or  apparel,  as  you  yourselves 
know:  that  as  for  such  things  as  were  nd^dful  for  me,  and  for  them  that  are 
with  me,  these  hands  have  furi^i&Jie^.^  ^,^(^y^  showed  you  all  things,  that  la- 
bouring in  this  manner,  we  must  receive  the  weak,  and  remember  the  word 


SIMONY.  811 

of  the  Lord  Jesus,  how  he  said:  It  is  more  blessed  to  give,  than  to  receive. 
Ibid.  20—33  to  35. 

The  Lord  ordained  that  they  who  preach  the  gospel,  should  live  of  the 
gospel.  But  I  have  used  none  of  these  things.  Neither  have  I  written  these 
things,  that  they  should  be  so  done  to  me.     1.  Cor.  9—14,  15.     See  verse  18. 

And  when  I  was  present  with  you,  and  wanted,  I  was  burdensome  to  no 
man:  for  that  which  was  wanting  to  me, the  brethren  supplied  who  came  from 
Macedonia:  and  in  all  things  I  have  kept  myself  without  being  a  burden  to 
you:  and  so  I  will  keep  myself.     2.  Cor.  11—9.     See  verse  7. 

For  what  is  there  that  you  have  had  less  than  the  other  churches;  but  that 
I  myself  was  not  burdensome  to  you  ?    Ibid.  12 — 18. 

Neither  did  we  eat  any  man's  bread  for  nothing,  but  in  labour  and  in  toil 
working  night  and  day,lest  we  should  be  burdensome  to  any  of  you.  2.  Thess. 
3—8.     See  1.  Thess.  2—9. 

Simony  Visited  With  Severe  Chastisement. 

After  these  words  Jeroboam  came  not  back  from  his  wicked  way:  but  on 
the  coutrary  he  made  of  the  meanest  of  the  people  priests  of  the  high  places: 
whosoever  would,  he  filled  his  hand;  and  he  was  made  a  priest  of  the  high 
places.  And  for  this  cause  did  the  house  of  Jeroboam  sin,  and  was  cut  off, 
and  destroyed  from  the  face  of  the  earth.     3.  Kings.  13—38,  34. 

But  Giezi  the  servant  of  the  man  of  God  said:  My  master  hath  spared 
Namaan  this  Syrian,  in  not  receiving  of  him  that  which  he  brought:  as  the 
Lord  liveth,  I  will  run  after  him,  and  take  some  thing  of  him.  And  Giezi 
followed  after  Namaan:  and  when  he  saw  him  running  after  him,  he  leapt 
down  from  his  chariot  to  meet  liim,  and  said:  Is  all  well  ?  and  he  said:  Well; 
my  master  hath  sent  me  to  thee,  saying:  Just  now  there  are  come  to  me  from 
mount  Ephraim,  two  young  men  of  the  sons  of  the  prophets:  give  them  a 
talent  of  silver,  and  two  changes  of  garments.  And  Namaan  said:  It  is  better 
that  thou  take  two  talents.  And  he  forced  him,  and  bound  two  talents  of 
silver  in  two  bags,  and  two  changes  of  garments;  and  laid  them  upon  two  of 
his  servants:  and  they  carried  them  before  him.  And  when  he  was  come,  and 
now  it  was  the  evening,  he  took  them  from  their  hands,  and  laid  them  up  in 
the  house,  and  sent  the  men  away;  and  they  departed.  But  he  went  in,  and 
stood  before  his  master.  And  Eliseus  said:  Whence  comest  thou,  Giezi?  He 
answered:  Thy  servant  went  no  whither.  But  he  said:  Was  not  my  heart 
present,  when  the  man  turned  back  from  his  chariot  to  meet  thee  ?  So  now 
thou  hast  received  money,  and  received  garments,  to  buy  olive-yards,  and 
vineyards,  and  sheep,  and  oxen,  and  men-servants,  and  maid-servants.  But 
the  leprosy  of  Naaman  shall  also  stick  to  thee,  and  to  thy  seed  for  ever.  And 
he  went  out  from  him  a  leper  as  white  as  snow.    4.  Kings.  5 — 20  to  27. 

But  after  the  death  of  Seleucus,  when  Antiochus  who  was  called  the  Il- 
lustrious had  taken  possession  of  the  kingdom,  Jason  the  brother  of  Onias 
ambitiously  sought  the  high  priesthood:  and  went  to  the  king,  promising 
him  three  hundred  and  sixty  talents  of  silver,  and  out  of  other  revenues  four- 
score talents:  besides  this  he  promised  also  a  hundred  and  fifty  more,  if  he 
might  have  license  to  set  him  up  a  place  for  exercise,  and  a  place  for  youth, 
and  to  entitle  them,  that  were  at  Jerusalem,  Antiochians.  Which  when  the 
king  had  granted,  and  he  had  gotten  the  rule  into  his  hands,  forthwith  he 
began  to  bring  over  his]  countrymen  to  the  fashion  of  the  Heathens.     *    * 


813  SIMPLICITY. 

Insomuch  that  the  priests  were  not  now  occupied  about  the  oflBces  of  the  al- 
tar, but  despising  the^temple  and  neglecting  the  sacrifices,  hastened  to  be  par- 
takers of  the  games,  and  of  .the  unlawful  allowance  thereof,  and  of  the  exer- 
cise of  the  discus.  *  *  Then  Jason,  who  had  undermined  his  own  brother, 
being  himself  undermined,  was  driven  out  a  fugitive  into  the  country  of  the 
Ammonites.  2.  Mach.  4—7  to  10,  and  14,  26.  See  verse  24:  also  13—4,  and 
following  verses. 

For  the  frightful  death  of  the  impious  and  simoniacal  Alcimus,  see 
1.  Mach.  9—55,  56. 

Men,  brethren,  the  Scripture  must  be  fulfilled,  which  the  Holy  Ghost  fore- 
told by  the  mouth  of  David,  concerning  Judas,  who  was  the  leader  of  them 
that  apprehended  Jesus:  who  was  numbered  with  us,  and  had  obtained  part 
of  the  ministry.  And  he  indeed  hath  possessed  a  field  of  the  reward  of  in- 
iquity; and,  being  hanged,  burst  asunder  in  the  midst;  and  all  his  bowels 
gushed  out.  And  it  became  known  to  all  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem:  so 
that  the  same  field  is  called  in  their  tongue,  Haceldama,  that  is.  The  field  of 
blood.  For  it  is  written  in  the  book  of  Psalms:  Let  their  habitation  become 
desolate:  and  let  there  be  none  to  dweU  therein:  and  let  another  take  his 
bishopric.     Acts.  1—16  to  20.     See  Matth.  27—5. 

SIMPLICITY. 

Simplicity  Commended  and  Described. 

The  simphcity  of  the  just  shall  guide  them:  and  the  deceitfulness  of  the 
wicked  shall  destroy  them.  *  *  The  justice  of  the  upright  shall  make  his 
way  prosperous:  and  the  wicked  man  shall  fall  by  his  own  wickedness.  The 
justice  of  the  righteous  shall  deUver  them:  and  the  unjust  shall  be  caught  in 
their  own  snares.     Prov.  11 — 3  and  5,  6. 

Better  is  the  poor  man  walking  in  his  simplicity,  than  the  rich  in  crooked 
ways.  *  *  He  that  walketh  uprightly,  shall  be  saved;  he  that  is  perverse 
in  his  ways,  shall  fall  at  once.    Ibid.  28—6  and  18.    See  19—1. 

Behold,  I  send  you  as  sheep  in  the  midst  of  wolves.  Be  ye,  therefore, 
wise  as  serpents,  and  simple  as  doves.    Matth.  10 — 16 

And  all  they  that  beUeved  were  together,  and  had  all  things  common. 
They  sold  their  possessions  and  goods,  and  divided  them  to  all,  according  as 
every  one  had  need.  And  continuing  daily  with  one  accord  in  the  temple, 
and  breaking  bread  from  house  to  house,  they  took  their  meat  with  gladness 
and  simphcity  of  heart.     Acts.  2—44  to  46.     See  3.  Kings.  9  —4. 

For  your  obedience  is  published  in  everj-  place.  I  rejoice  therefore  in 
you.  But  I  would  have  you  to  be  wise  in  good,  and  simple  in  evil.  Rom. 
16—19.    See  12—8. 

For  our  glory  is  this,  the  testimony  of  our  conscience,  that  in  sirapUcity  of 
heart  and  sincerity  of  Grod,  and  not  in  carnal  wisdom,  but  in  the  grace  of  God, 
we  have  conversed  in  this  world;  and  more  abundantly  towards  you.  2.  Cor. 
1—12. 

Now  we  make  known  to  you,  brethren,  the  grace  of  God,  that  hath  been 
given  in  the  churches  of  Macedonia:  that  in  much  experience  of  tribulation 
they  have  had  abundance  .of  joy:  and  theu-  very  deep  poverty  hath  abounded 
imto  the  riches  of  their  simplicity.     Ibid.  8—1,  2.    See  1.  Mach.  2—37. 

But  I  fear  lest,  as  the  serpent  seduced  Eve  by  his  subtility,  so  your  minds 


SIMPLICITY.  813 

should  be  corrupted,  and  fall  from  the  simplicity  which  is  in  Christ.  2.  Cor. 
11—3.     See  Job.  2—9,  and  12—4. 

Servants,  obey  your  carnal  inasters,  with  fear  and  trembling,  in  the  sim- 
plicity of  your  heart,  as  Christ.     Ephes.  6 — 5. 

That  you  may  be  blameless,  and  sincere  children  of  God,  without  reproof, 
in  the  midst  of  a  depraved  and  perverse  generation;  among  whom  you  shine 
as  lights  in  the  woiid.     Philip.  2 — 15. 

Servants,  obey  in  all  things  your  masters,  according  to  the  flesh,  not 
serving  to  the  eye,  as  pleasing  men,  but  in  simplicity  of  heart,  fearing  God. 
Coloss.  3—22. 

God  Frequently  Reveals  his  Word  to  the  Simple  and  Lowly,    while  Hiding 
it  from  Those  who  are  Wise  in  their  own  Conceit. 

Now  there  was  found  in  it  a  man  poor  and  wise,  and  he  delivered  the  city 
by  his  wisdom:  and  no  man  afterwards  remembered  that  poor  man.  Eccles. 
9—15.     See  Prov.  29—10,  and  Wisdom.  1—1. 

And  in  that  day  the  deaf  shall  hear  the  words  of  the  book;  and  out  of 
darkness  and  obscurity  the  eyes  of  the  blind  shall  see.  And  the  meek  shall 
increase  their  joy  in  the  Lord;  and  the  poor  men  shall  rejoice  in  the  holy  One 
of  Israel.  *  *  And  they  that  erred  in  spirit  shall  know  understanding,  and 
they  that  murmured  shall  learn  the  law.     Isa.  29 — 18,  19  and  24. 

The  eyes  of  them  that  see  shall  not  be  dim:  and  the  ears  of  them  that 
hear  shall  hearken  dihgently.  And  the  heart  of  fools  shall  understand  knowl- 
edge: and  the  tongue  of  stammerers  shall  speak  readily  and  plain.  Ibid. 
83—3,  4. 

And  there  were  in  the  same  country  shepherds  watching,  and  keeping  the 
night-watches  over  their  flock.  And  behold,  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  stood  by 
them;  and  the  brightness  of  God  shone  round  about  them:  and  they  feared 
with  a  great  fear.  *  *  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  after  the  Angels  departed 
from  them  into  heaven,  the  shepherds  said  one  to  another:  Let  us  go  over  to 
Bethlehem;  and  let  us  see  this  word  that  is  come  to  pass,  which  the  Lord  hath 
showed  to  us.     Luke.  2 — 8,  9  and  15. 

Which  when  Simon  Peter  saw,  he  fell  down  at  Jesus's  knees,  saying:  De- 
part from  me;  for  I  am  a  sinful  man,  O  Lord.     Ibid.  5 — 8. 

In  that  same  hour  he  (Christ)  rejoiced  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  said:  I  give 
thanks  to  thee,  O  Father,  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  that  thou  hast  hid  these 
things  from  the  wise  and  prudent,  and  hast  revealed  them  to  little  ones.  Yea, 
Father:  because  so  it  hath  pleased  thee.     Ibid.  10—21.     See  Matth.  11 — 25,26. 

Now  they  (the  Sadducees)  seeing  the  constancy  of  Peter  and  John,  know- 
ing that  they  were  illiterate  and  ignorant  men,  they  wondered:  and  they 
knew  them,  that  they  had  been  with  Jesus:  seeing  also  the  man  standing  with 
them,  who  had  been  healed,  they  could  say  nothing  against  it.  But  they  com- 
manded them  to  go  aside  out  of  the  council:  and  they  conferred  among  them- 
selves, saying:  what  shall  we  do  to  these  men  ?  for  a  miracle  indeed  hath  been 
done  by  them,  conspicuous  to  all  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem:  it  is  manifest. 
a,nd  we  cannot  deny  it.     Acts.  4 — 13  to  16. 

Where  is  the  wise  ?  Where  is  the  scribe  ?  Where  is  the  disputer  of  this 
world  ?  Hath  not  God  made  foolish  the  wisdom  of  this  world  ?  for  seeing  that 
in  the  wisdom  of  God,  the  world  by  wisdom  knew  not  God;  it  pleased  God  by 
the  foolishness  of  preaching,  to  save  them  that  believe.     For  both  the  Jews 


814  SIN. 

require  signs,  and  the  Greeks  seek  after  wisdom:  but  we  preach  Christ  cruci- 
fied, to  the  Jews  a  stumbling-block,  and  to  the  Gentiles  foolishness:  but  to 
them  that  are  called,  both  Jews  and  Greeks,  Christ  is  the  power  of  God,  and 
the  wisdom  of  God.  For  that  which  appear eth  foolish  of  God,  is  wiser  than 
men:  and  that  which  appeareth  weakness  of  God,  is  stronger  than  men.  For 
see  your  vocation,  brethren,  that  not  many  are  wise  according  to  the  flesh,  not 
many  mighty,  not  many  noble:  but  the  foolish  things  of  the  world  hath  God 
chosen,  that  he  may  confound  the  wise:  and  the  weak  things  of  the  world 
hath  God  chosen,  that  he  may  confound  the  strong:  and  the  mean  things  of 
the  world,  and  the  things  that  are  contemptible,  hath  God  chosen,  and  things 
that  are  not,  that  he  might  destroy  the  things  that  are:  that  no  flesh  should 
glory  in  his  sight.  But  from  him  you  are  in  Christ  Jesus,  who  is  made  to  us 
wisdom  from  God,  and  justice,  and  sanctiflcation,  and  redemption:  that,  as 
it  is  written.  He  that  glorieth^  may  glory  in  the  Lord.     1.  Cor.  1 — 20  to  31 . 

And  I,  brethren,  when  I  came  to  you,  came  not  in  loftiness  of  speech,  or 
of  wisdom;  declaring  to  you  the  testimony  of  Christ.     Ibid.  2 — 1. 

The  Simple  and  Righteous  Man. 

Now  Abimelech  had  not  touched  her  (Sara),  and  he  said:  Lord,  wilt  thou 
slay  a  nation  that  is  ignorant  and  just?  did  not  he  say  to  me:  She  is  ray  sis- 
ter: and  she  say.  He  is  my  brother?  in  the  simplicity  of  my  heart,  and  clean- 
ness of  my  hands  have  I  done  this.  And  God  said  to  him:  And  I  know  that 
thou  didst  it  with  a  sincere  heart:  and  therefore  I  withheld  thee  from  sinning 
against  me,  and  I  suffered  thee  not  to  touch  her.     Gen.  20 — 4  to  6. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  him  (Satan):  Hast  thou  considered  my  servant  Job, 
that  there  is  none  like  him  in  the  earth,  a  simple  and  upright  man,  find  fear- 
ing God,  and  avoiding  evil  ?    Job.  1 — 8.     See  2 — 3,  and  33 — 3. 

Now  I  beseech  you,  brethren,  to  mark  them  who  cause  dissensions  and 
offences  contrary  to  the  doctrine  which  you  have  learned;  and  avoid  them. 
For  they  that  are  suoli  serve  not  Christ  our  Lord,  but  their  own  belly:  and  by 
pleasing  speeches,  and  good  words,  seduce  the  hearts  of  the  innocent.  Rom. 
16—17,  18.     See  Matth.  10—16,  and  Acts.  2—46. 

Purifying  your  souls  in  the  obedience  of  charity,  with  a  brotherly  love 
from  a  sincere  heart  love  one  another  earnestly.     1.  Peter.  1 — 22. 

SIMULATION. 

(See  Dissimulation.) 

SIN. 

The  Origin  of  Sin, 

Of  the  tree  of  knowledge  of  good  and  evil  thou  shalt  not  eat.  For 
in  what  day  soever  thou  shalt  eat  of  it,  thou  shalt  die  the  death.    Gen.  2 — 17. 

And  the  woman  saw  that  the  tree  was  good  to  eat,  and  fair  to  the  eyes, 
and  delightful  to  behold  :  and  she  took  of  the  fruit  thereof,  and  did  eat,  and 
gave  to  her  husband,  who  did  eat.    Ibid.  3 — 6. 

From  the  woman  came  the  beginning  of  sin;  and  by  her  we  all  died.  Ekicli. 
25—88.    See  1.  Tim.  2—14. 


SIN.  815 

Wherefore  as  by  one  man  sin  entered  into  this  world,  and  by  sin  death: 
and  so  death  passed  upon  all  men,  in  whom  all  have  sinned.  Rom.  5 — 12. 
See  remainder  of  chapter;  also  1.  Cor.  15—21. 

All  Men  Born  in  Original  Sin. 

Who  can  make  him  clean  that  is  conceived  of  unclean  seed  ?  is  it  not  thou 
who  only  art  ?    Job.  14—4. 

What  is  man  that  he  should  be  without  spot,  and  he  that  is  born  of  a 
woman  that  he  should  appear  just?    Ibid.  15 — 14. 

For  behold,  I  was  conceived  in  iniquities;  and  in  sin  did  my  mother  con- 
ceive me.     Psalm.  50—7. 

What  then  ?  Do  we  excel  them  ?  By  no  means.  For  we  have  charged 
both  Jews,  and  Greeks,  that  they  are  all  under  sin,  *  *  For  all  have 
sinned,  and  do  need  the  glory  of  God.     Rom.  3 — 9  and  23. 

Wherefore  as  by  one  man  sin  entered  into  this  world,  and  by  sin  death: 
and  so  death  passed  upon  all  men,  in  whom  all  have  sinned.  Ibid.  5 — 12.  See 
following  verses. 

Among  whom  also  we  all  conversed  in  time  past,  in  the  desires  of  our 
flesh,  fulfilling  the  will  of  the  flesh  and  of  our  thoughts,  and  were  by  nature 
the  children  of  wrath,  even  as  the  rest.     Ephes.  2 — 3.     See  verse  5. 

Effect  of  Original  Sin. 

I  will  no  more  curse  the  earth  for  the  sake  of  man:  for  the  imagination 
and  thought  of  man's  heart  are  prone  to  evil  from  his  youth:  therefore  I  will 
no  more  destroy  every  living  sovil  as  I  have  done.     Gen.  8 — 21.     See  6 — 5. 

Go  not  after  thy  lusts:  but  turn  away  from  thy  own  will.  Eccli.  18 — 30. 
See  Rom.  6—12. 

For  if  by  one  man's  offence  death  reigned  through  one:  much  more  they 
who  receive  abundance  of  grace,  and  of  the  gift,  and  of  justice,  shall  reign 
in  hfe  through  one  Jesus  Christ.     Rom.  5 — 17. 

For  the  wages  of  sin,  is  death.  But  the  grace  of  God,  everlasting  life, 
in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.     Ibid.  6 — 23. 

But  sin  taking  occasion  by  the  commandment,  wrought  in  me  all  manner 
of  concupiscence.  *  *  For  sin,  taking  occasion  by  the  commandment,  se- 
duced me,  and  by  it  killed  me.  *  *  Was  that  then  which  is  good,  made 
death  to  me?  God  forbid.  But  sin,  that  it  may  appear  sin,  by  that  which  is 
good,  wrought  death  in  me:  that  sin  by  the  commandment  might  become  sin- 
ful above  measure.  *  *  Now  then  it  is  no  more  I  that  do  it:  but  sin  that 
dwelleth  in  me.     Ibid.  7—8,  11,  13  and  17. 

If  you  live  according  to  the  flesh,  you  shall  die.     Ibid.  8 — 13. 

Now  the  sting  of  death  is  sin.     1.  Cor.  15—56. 

For  the  flesh  lusteth  against  the  Spirit.     Galat.  5 — 17. 

Among  whom  also  we  all  conversed  in  time  past,  in  the  desires  of  our 
"flesh,  fulfilling  the  will  of  the  flesh  and  of  our  thoughts,  and  were  by  nature 
the  children  of  wrath,  even  as  the  rest.     Ephes.  2—3. 

The  Guilt  of  Original  Sin  Removed  by  Baptism. 

I  am,  I  am  he  that  blot  out  thy  iniquities.     Isa.  43 — 25. 


816  SIN. 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God ;  behold,  he  who  taketh  away  the  sin  of  the 
world.     John.  1—29. 

For  as  by  the  disobedience  of  one  man,  many  were  made  sinners:  so  also 
by  the  obedience  of  one,  many  shall  be  made  just.     Rom.  5—19. 

There  is,  therefore,  now  no  condemnation  to  them  who  are  in  Christ 
Jesus,  who  walk  not  according  to  the  flesh.     Ibid.  8 — 1. 

But  you  are  washed,  but  you  are  sanctified,  but  you  are  justified,  in  the 
name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  in  the  Spirit  of  our  God.     1.  Cor.  6—11. 

But  God,  who  is  rich  in  mercy,  through  his  exceeding  charity  with  which 
he  loved  us,  even  when  we  were  dead  in  sins,  hath  quickened  us  together  in 
Christ  (by  whose  grace  you  are  saved,)  and  hath  raised  us  up  together;  and 
hath  made  us  sit  together  in  the  heavenly  places,  in  Christ  Jesus.  Ephes. 
2—4  to  6. 

Not  by  the  works  of  justice  which  we  have  done,  but  according  to  his 
mercy  he  saved  us,  by  the  laver  of  generation,  and  renovation  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  whom  he  hath  poured  forth  upon  us  abundantly,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Saviour:  that  being  justified  by  his  grace,  we  may  be  heirs  according  to 
the  hope  of  life  everlasting.     Titus.  3 — 5  to  7. 

Actual  Sin  Committed  Through  Weakness. 

Behold,  they  that  serve  him  are  not  steadfast,  and  in  his  Angels  he  found 
wickedness:  how  much  more  shall  they  that  dwell  in  houses  of  clay,  who 
have  an  earthly  foundation,  be  consumed  as  with  the  moth?     Job.  4 — 18,  19. 

But  their  heart  was  not  right  with  him:  nor  were  they  counted  faithful 
in  his  covenant.  But  he  is  merciful,  and  will  forgive  their  sins;  and  will  not 
destroy  them.  And  many  a  time  did  he  turn  away  his  anger;  and  did  not 
kindle  all  his  wrath.  And  he  remembered  that  they  are  flesh.  Psalm.  77 — 37 
to  39. 

As  a  father  hath  compassion  on  his  children,  so  hath  the  Lord  compas- 
sion on  them  that  fear  him:  for  he  knoweth  our  frame.  He  remembereth  that 
we  are  dust.     Psalm.  102—13,  14. 

For  the  corruptible  body  is  a  load  upon  the  soul,  and  the  earthly  habita- 
tion presseth  down  the  mind  that  museth  upon  many  things.     Wisdom.  9—1 5. 

Actual  Sin  Committed  Through  Ignorance. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  saying:  Say  to  the  children  of  Israel:  The 
soul  that  sinneth  through  ignorance,  and  doeth  any  thing  concerning  any  of 
the  commandments  of  the  Lord;  which  he  commanded  not  to  be  done: — he 
shall  offer  to  the  Lord  for  his  sin,  a  calf  without  blemish.  *  *  And  if  all 
the  multitude  of  Israel  shall  be  ignorant,  and  through  ignorance  shall  do  that 
which  is  against  the  commandment  of  the  Lord,  and  afterwards  shall  under- 
stand their  sin,  they  shall  offer  for  their  sin  a  calf,  and  shall  bring  it  to  the 
door  of  the  tabernacle.  *  *  And  if  any  one  of  the  people  of  the  land  shall 
sin  through  ignorance,  doing  any  of  those  things  that  by  the  law  of  the  Lord 
are  forbidden,  and  offending,  and  shall  come  to  know  his  sin,  he  shall  offer  a 
she-goat  without  blemish.     Levit.  4—1  to  3,  13,  14,  and  27,  28. 

And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  saying:  If  any  one  shall  sin  through  mis- 
take transgressing  the  ceremonies  in  those  things  that  are  sacrificed  to  the 
-Lord,  he  shall  offer  for  bis  offence  a  ram  without  blemish  out  of  the  flocks 


SIN.  sif 

that  may  be  bought  for  two  sides,  according  to  the  weight  of  the  sanctuary: 
and  he  shall  make  good  the  damage  itself  which  he  hath  done,  and  shall  add 
the  fifth  part  besides,  delivering  it  to  the  priest,  who  shall  pray  for  him,  offer- 
ing the  ram,  and  it  shall  be  forgiven  him.  If  any  one  sin  through  ignorance, 
and  do  one  of  those  things  which  by  the  law  of  the  Lord  are  forbidden,  and 
being  guilty  of  sin,  understand  his  iniquity,  he  shall  offer  of  the  flocks  a  ram 
without  blemish  to  the  priest,  according  to  the  measure,  and  estimation  of  the 
sin:  and  the  priest  shall  pray  for  him,  because  hediditignorantly;  and  it  shall 
be  forgiven  him.     Ibid.  5 — 14  to  18. 

And  if  through  ignorance  you  omit  any  of  these  things,  which  the  Lord 
hath  spoken  to  Moses,  and  by  him  hath  commanded  you,  from  the  day  that 
he  began  to  command  and  thenceforward,  and  the  multitude  have  forgotten 
to  do  it;  they  shall  offer  a  calf  out  of  the  herd,  a  holocaust  for  a  most  sweet 
savour  to  the  Lord,  and  the  sacrifice  and  libations  thereof,  as  the  ceremonies 
require,  and  a  buck-goat  for  sin:  and  the  priest  shall  pray  for  all  the  multi- 
tude of  the  children  of  Israel:  and  it  shall  be  forgiven  tiiem,  because  they  sin- 
ned ignorantly,  offering  notwithstanding  a  burnt-offering  to  the  Lord  for 
themselves  and  for  their  sin  and  their  ignorance.  *  *  But  if  one  soul  shall 
sin  ignorantly,  he  shall  offer  a  she-goat  of  a  year  old  for  his  sin:  and  the  priest 
shall  pray  for  him,  because  he  sinned  ignorantly  before  the  Lcjrd:  and  he  shall 
obtain  his  pardon,  and  it  shall  be  forgiven  him.  The  sarae  law  shall  be  for 
all  that  sin  by  ignorance,  whether  they  be  natives  or  strangers.  Num.  15—22 
to  25,  and  27  to  29. 

Who  can  understand  sin?  from  my  secret  ones  cleanse  me,  O  Lord:  and 
from  those  of  others  spare  thy  servant.     Psalm.  18—13,  14. 

And  Jesus  said:  Father  forgive  them,  for  they  know  not  what  they  do. 
Luke.  23— -34. 

Jesus  said  to  them:  If  you  were  blind,  you  should  not  have  sin:  but  now 
you  say:  We  see.     Your  sin  remaineth.    John.  9 — 41. 

If  I  had  not  come,  and  spoken  to  them,  they  would  not  have  sin:  but  now 
they  have  no  excuse  for  their  sin.  *  *  If  I  had  not  done  among  them  the 
works  that  no  other  man  hath  done,  they  would  not  have  sin:  but  now  they 
have  both  seen  and  hated  both  me  and  my  Father.     Ibid.  15—22  and  24. 

And  now,  brethren,  I  know  that  you  did  it  through  ignorance,  as  also 
your  rulers.     Acts.  3—17. 

Who  before  was  a  blasphemer,  and  a  persecutor,  and  contumelious;  but  I 
obtained  the  mercy  of  God,  because  I  did  it  ignorantly  in  unbelief.  1.  Tim. 
1—18. 

Actual  Sin  Committed  Through  Malice  and  with  Premeditation. 

But  the  soul  that  committeth  any  thing  through  pride,  whether  he  be  born 
in  the  land  or  a  stranger,  (because  he  hath  been  rebellious  against  the  Lord) 
shall  be  cut  off  from  among  his  people:  for  he  hath  contemned  the  word  of 
the  Lord,  and  made  void  his  precept:  therefore  shall  he  be  destroyed,  and 
shall  bear  his  iniquity.     Num.  15—30,31. 

He  hath  conceived  sorrow,  and  hath  brought  forth  iniquity,  and  his  womb 
prepareth  deceits.     Job.  15—35. 

Behold,  he  hath  been  in  labour  with  injustice:  he  hath  conceived  sorrow, 
and  brought  forth  iniquity.     Psalm.  17 — 15.' 

Who  leave  the  right  way,  and  walk  by  dark  ways:  who  are  glad  when 


818  SIN. 

they  have  done  evil,  and  rejoice  in  most  wicked  things:  whose  ways  are  per' 
verse,  and  their  steps  infamous.    Prov.  2 — 13  to  15. 

The  beginning  of  the  pride  of  man,  is  to  fall  off  from  God:  because  his 
heart  is  departed  from  him  that  made  him:  for  pride  is  the  beginning  of  all 
sin:  he  that  holdeth  it,  shall  be  filled  with  maledictions:  and  it  shall  ruin  him 
in  the  end.     Eccli.  10 — 14,  15. 

Error  and  darkness  are  created  with  sinners:  and  they  that  glory  in  evil 
things,  grow  old  in  evil.     Ibid.  11 — 16. 

There  is  that  is  hindered  from  sinning  through  want;  and  in  his  rest  he 
shall  be  pricked.     Ibid.  20—23. 

The  show  of  their  countenance  hath  answered  them:  and  they  have  pro- 
claimed abroad  their  sin  as  Sodom,  and  they  have  not  hid  it:  wo  to  their  soul, 
for  evils  are  rendered  to  them.     Isa.  3 — 9. 

Wo  to  you  that  draw  iniquity  with  cords  of  vanity,  and  sin  as  the  To^te  of 
a  cart.  *  *  Wo  to  you  that  caU  evil  good,  and  good  evil;  that  put  darkness 
for  light,  and  light /or  darkness;  that  put  bitter  for  sweet,  and  sweet  for  bit- 
ter.    Ibid.  5—18  and  20. 

They  have  conceived  labour,  and  brought  forth  iniquity.  They  have 
broken  the  eggs  of  asps,  and  have  woven  the  webs  of  spiders:  he,  who  shall 
eat  of  their  eggs,  shall  die:  and  that  which  is  brought  out  shall  be  hatched 
into  a  basilisk.    'Ibid.  59 — 4.  5. 

And  they  have  bent  their  tongue,  as  a  bow,  for  lies,  and  not  for  truth: 
they  have  strengthened  themselves  upon  the  earth,  for  they  have  proceeded 
from  evil  to  evil,  and  me  they  have  not  known,  saith  the  Lord.  *  *  And  a 
man  shall  mock  his  brother,  and  they  will  not  speak  the  truth:  for  they  have 
taught  their  tongue  to  speak  lies:  they  have  laboured  to  commit  iniquity. 
Jerem.  9—3  and  5. 

And  they  {the  chief  priests)  being  assembled  together  with  the  ancients, 
having  taken  counsel,  they  gave  a  great  sum  of  money  to  the  soldiers,  say- 
ing: Say  you,  that  his  disciples  came  by  night,  and  stole  him  away  when  we 
were  asleep.    Matth.  28—12,  13. 

But  one  of  them,  named  Caiphas,  being  the  high  priest  of  that  year,  said 
to  them:  You  know  nothing  at  all.  Neither  do  you  consider  that  it  is  expe- 
dient for  you  that  one  man  should  die  for  the  people,  and  that  the  whole  na- 
tion perish  not.     John.  11 — 49,  50. 

For  it  is  impossible  for  those,  who  were  once  enlightened,  have  tasted 
also  the  heavenly  gift,  and  were  made  partakers  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  have 
moreover  tasted  the  good  word  of  God,  and  the  powers  of  the  world  to  come, 
and  are  fallen  away;  to  be  renewed  again  unto  penance,  crucifying  again  to 
themselves  the  Son  of  God,  and  making  a  mockery  of  him.     Hebr.  6 — 4  to  6. 

For  if  we  sin  wilfully  after  having  received  the  knowledge  of  the  truth, 
there  is  now  left  no  sacrifice  for  sins,  but  a  certain  dreadful  expectation  of 
judgment,  and  the  rage  of  a  fire,  which  shall  consume  the  adversaries.  Ibid. 
10—26,  27. 

Sin  Works  Evil  by  Depraving  the  Affections. 

There  is  no  health  in  my  flesh,  because  of  thy  wrath :  there  is  no  peace 
for  my  bones,  because  of  my  sins.  For  my  iniquities  are  gone  over  my  head; 
and  as  a  heavy  burden  are  become  heavy  upon  me.  My  sores  are  putrefied 
and  corrupted,  because  of  my  foolishness.  Psalm.  37 — i  to  6.  See  Psalm. 
39—13. 


SIN.  819 

A  wicked  heart  shall  be  laden  with  sorrows,  and  the  sinner  will  add  sin 
to  sin.  The  congregation  of  the  proud  shall  not  be  healed:  for  the  plunt  of 
wickedness  shall  take  root  in  them,  and  it  shall  not  be  perceived.  Eccli. 
3—29,  30. 

There  is  no  good  for  him  that  is  always  occupied  in  evil.    Ibid.  13 — 3. 

Two  sorts  of  men  multiply  sins:  and  the  third  bringeth  wrath  and  de- 
struction. A  hot  soul  is  a  burning  fire:  it  will  never  be  quenched,  till  it  de- 
vour something.  And  a  man  that  is  wicked  in  the  mouth  of  his  flesh,  will 
not  leave  oft"  till  he  hath  kindled  a  fire.     Ibid.  23 — 21  to  23. 

Wherefore  God  gave  them  up  to  the  desires  of  their  heart,  to  unclean- 
ness:  to  dishonour  their  own  bodies  among  themselves:  who  changed  the 
truth  of  God  into  a  lie:  and  worshipped  and  served  the  creature  rather  than 
the  Creator,  who  is  blessed  for  ever.  Amen.  For  this  cause  God  delivered 
them  up  to  shameful  affections.  For  their  women  have  changed  the  natural 
use  into  that  use  which  is  against  nature.  And  in  like  manner  the  men  also, 
leaving  the  natural  use  of  the  women,  have  burned  in  their  lusts  one  towards 
another,  men  with  men  doing  that  which  is  filthy,  and  receiving  in  them- 
selves the  recompense  which  was  due  to  their  error.  And  as  they  liked  not 
to  have  God  in  their  knowledge;  God  delivered  them  up  to  a  reprobate  sense, 
to  do  those  things  which  are  not  convenient.  Rom.  1 — 24  to  28.  See  follow- 
ing verses. 

Sin  Works  Evil  by  Preventing  the  Acquisition  of  Merit. 

He  that  shall  offend  in  one,  shall  lose  many  good  things.     Eccles.  9 — 18. 

What  good  shall  an  offering  do  to  an  idol  ?  for  it  can  neither  eat  nor  smell : 
so  is  he  that  is  persecuted  by  the  Lord,  bearing  the  reward  of  his  iniquity: 
he  seeth  with  his  eyes,  and  groaneth,  as  an  eunuch  embracing  a  virgin  and 
sighing.     Ecch.  30—19  to  21. 

Behold, the  hand  of  the  Lord  is  not  shortened, that  it  cannot  save;  neither 
is  his  ear  heavy,  that  it  cannot  hear.  But  your  iniquities  have  divided  be- 
tween you  and  your  God;  and  your  sins  have  hid  his  face  from  you,  that  he 
should  not  hear.     Isa.  59 — 1,  2. 

But  if  the  just  man  turn  himself  away  from  his  justice,  and  do  iniquity 
according  to  all  the  abominations  which  the  wicked  man  useth  to  work, 
shall  he  live?  all  his  justices  which  he  had  done,  shall  not  be  remembered. 
Ezech.  18—24. 

The  justice  of  the  just  shall  not  deliver  him,  in  what  day  soever  he  shaU 
sin:  and  the  wickedness  of  the  wicked  shall  not  hurt  him, in  what  day  soever 
he  shall  turn  from  his  wickedness:  and  the  just  shall  not  be  able  to  live  in  his 
justice,  in  what  day  soever  he  shall  sin.  Yea,  if  I  shall  say  to  the  just  that 
he  shall  surely  live,  and  he,  trusting  in  his  justice,  commit  iniquity;  all  his 
justices  shall  be  forgotten;  and  in  his  iniquity,  which  he  hath  committed,  in 
the  same  shall  he  die.  *  *  For  when  the  just  shall  depart  from  his  justice, 
and  commit  iniquities;  he  shall  die  in  them.     Ibid.  33 — 13,  13  and  18. 

Whosoever  sinneth,  hath  not  seen  him,  nor  known  him.     1.  John.  3 — 6. 

Avoidance  of  Sin  Salutary,  Though  Difficult. 

If  thou  do  well,  shalt  thou  not  receive  ?  but  if  ill,  shall  not  sin  forthwith 
be  present  at  the  door  ?    Gen.  4 — 7. 


820  SIN. 

There  is  no  man  who  sinneth  not.     3.  Kings.  8 — 46.     See  2.  Paral.  6 — 36. 

He  that  diggeth  a  pit,  shall  fall  into  it:  and  he  that  rolleth  a  stone, it  shall 
return  to  him.     Pro  v.  26—27. 

For  there  is  no  just  man  upon  earth,  that  doeth  good,  and  sinneth  not. 
Eccles.  7—21.     See  Prov.  20—9. 

A  hai-d  heart  shall  fare  evil  at  the  last:  and  he  that  loveth  danger  shall 
perish  in  it.     Eccli.  3 — 27. 

Who  will  pity  an  enchanter  struck  by  a  serpent,  or  any  that  come  near 
wild  beasts  ?  so  is  it  with  him  that  keepeth  company  with  a  wicked  man, 
and  is  involved  in  his  sins.     Ibid.   12 — 13. 

He  that  toucheth  pitch,  shall  be  defiled  with  it:  and  he  that  hath  fellow- 
ship with  the  proud,  shall  put  on  pride.     Ibid.  13 — 1. 

My  son,  hast  thou  sinned  ?  do  so  no  more;  but  for  thy  former  sins  also 
pray  that  they  may  be  forgiven  thee.  Flee  from  sins  as  fi*om  the  face  of 
a  serpent:  for  if  thou  comestnear  them,  they  will  take  hold  of  thee.  The 
teeth  thereof  are  the  teeth  of  a  lion,  kilUng  the  souls  of  men.  All  iniquity  is 
like  a  two-edged  sword;  there  is  no  remedy  for  the  wound  thereof.  Ibid. 
21—1  to  4. 

A  sinner  is  caught  in  his  own  vanity:  and  the  proud  and  the  evil  speak- 
ers shall  fall  thereby.     Ibid.  23—8. 

Watch  ye,  and  pray,  that  ye  enter  not  into  temptation.  The  spirit,  in- 
deed, is  wiUing,  but  the  flesh  is  weak.     Matth.  26 — 41.     See  Mark.  14 — 38. 

Let  not  therefore  sin  reign  in  your  mortal  body,  so  as  to  obey  the  lusts 
thereof.  Neither  yield  ye  your  members  as  instruments  of  iniquity  xmto  sin: 
but  present  yourselves  to  God  as  those  that  are  alive  from  the  dead:  and  your 
members  as  instruments  of  justice  unto  God.  For  sin  shall  not  have  do- 
minion over  you.     Rom.  6—12  to  14. 

For  I  am  delighted  with  the  law  of  God,  according  to  the  inward  man: 
but  I  see  another  law  in  my  members,  fighting  against  the  law  of  my  mind, 
and  captivating  me  in  the  law  of  sin,  that  is  in  my  members.  Unhappy  man 
that  I  am:  who  shall  dehver  me  from  the  body  of  this  death?  The  grace  of 
G<xi  by  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Therefore  I  myself,  with  the  mind,  serve  the 
law  of  God:  but,  with  the  flesh,  the  law  of  sin.     Ibid.  7—22  to  25. 

There  is, therefore,  now  no  condemnation  to  them  who  are  in  Christ  Jesus, 
who  walk  not  according  to  the  flesli .    Ibid.  8-1. 

For  you  have  not  yet  resisted  unto  blood,  striving  against  sin.  Hebr. 
12—4. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves,  and  the  truth  is  not 
in  us.  If  we  confess  our  sins,  he  is  faithful  and  just,  to  forgive  us  our  sins, 
and  to  cleanse  us  from  all  iniquity.  If  we  say  that  we  have  not  sinned,  we 
make  him  a  liar;  and  his  word  is  not  in  us.     1.  Jolm.  1 — 8  to  10. 

Every  one  that  is  bom  of  God,  doth  not  commit  sin.  Ibid.  3—9.  See 
verse  6. 

Sin  Severely  Punished. 

The  Lord  is  patient  and  full  of  mercy,  taking  away  iniquity  and  wicked- 
ness, and  leaving  no  man  clear,  who  visiteth  the  sins  of  the  fathers  upon  the 
children  unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation.  Num.  14 — 18.  See  Exod. 
20—5;  34-7;  Deut.  5—9,  and  Jerem.  82—18. 

But  the  countenance  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil  things;  to 
cut  off  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  earth.     Psalm.  33—17. 


SIN.  821 

For.yet  a  little  while,  and  the  wicked  shall  not  be:  and  thou  shalt  seek  his 
place,  and  shalt  not  find  it.  *  *  The  wicked  shall  perish.  And  the  en- 
emies of  the  Lord,  presently  after  they  shall  be  honoured  and  exalted,  shaU 
come  to  nothing,  and  vanish  like  smoke.     Psalm.  36 — 10  and  20. 

Justice  exalte  th  a  nation:  but  sin  maketh  nations  miserable.  Pro  v. 
14—34. 

By  what  things  a  man  sinneth,  by  the  same  also  he  is  tormented.  Wis- 
dom. 11—17. 

Good  things  were  created  for  the  good  from  the  beginning;  so  for  the 
wicked,  good  and  evil  things.     Eccli.  39 — 30,     See  verse  33. 

Wo  to  the  sinful  nation,  a  people  laden  with  iniquity,  a  wicked  seed,  un- 
gracious children:  they  have  forsaken  tlie  Lord,  they  have  blasphemed  the 
Holy  One  of  Israel,  they  are  gone  away  backwards.  For  what  shall  I  strike 
you  any  more,  you  that  increase  transgression  ?  the  whole  head  is  sick,  and  the 
whole  heart  is  sad.  From  the  sole  of  the  foot  unto  the  top  of  the  head,  there 
is  no  soundness  therein:  wounds  and  bruises  and  swelling  sores:  they  are  not 
bound  up,  nor  dressed,  nor  fomented  with  oil.  Your  land  is  desolate,  your 
cities  are  burnt  with  fire:  your  country  strangers  devour  before  your  face,  and 
it  shall  be  desolate  as  when  wasted  by  enemies.     Isa.  1—4  to  7.     See  5 — 5. 

According  to  the  greatness  of  their  work,  is  their  visitation  also.  Ibid. 
15—7. 

The  Lord  shall  go  forth  as  a  mighty  man:  as  a  man  of  war,  shall  he  stir  up 
zeal:  he  shall  shout  and  cry:  he  shall  prevail  against  his  enemies.  I  have' 
always  held  my  pea(;e;  I  have  kept  silence;  I  have  been  patient;  I  will  speak 
now  as  a  woman  in  labour;  I  will  destroy,  and  swallow  up  at  once.  I  will  lay 
waste  the  mountains  and  hills,  and  will  make  all  their  grass  to  wither:  and  I 
will  turn  rivers  into  islands,  and  will  dry  up  the  standing  pools.  *  *  Who 
hath  given  Jacob  for  a  spoil,  and  Israel  to  robbers  V  hath  not  the  Lord  him- 
self, against  whom  we  have  sinned  ?  And  they  would  not  walk  in  his  ways: 
and  they  have  not  hearkened  to  his  law.  And  he  hath  poured  out  upon  him 
the  indignation  of  his  fury,  and  a  strong  battle,  and  hath  burnt  him  round 
about;  and  he  knew  not;  and  set  him  on  fire;,  and  he  understood  not.  Ibid. 
42—13  to  15,  and  24,  25, 

Your  iniquities  have  divided  between  you  and  your  God;  and  your 
sins  have  hid  his  face  from  you,  that  he  should  not  hear.  For  your  hands  are 
defiled  with  blood,  and  your  fingers  with  iniquity:  your  lips  have  spoken  lies, 
and  your  tongue  uttereth  iniquity.     Ibid.  59 — 2,  3.     See  following  verses. 

Therefore  the  showers  were  withholden,  and  there  was  no  lateward  rain: 
thou  hast  a  harlot's  forehead,  thou  wouldst  not  blush.    Jerem.  3 — 3. 

The  heart  of  this  people  is  become  hard  of  belief  and  provoking,  they 
are  revolted  and  gone  away.  And  they  have  not  said  in  their  heart:  Let  us 
fear  the  Lord  our  God,  who  giveth  us  the  early  and  the  latter  rain  in  due  sea- 
son: who  preserveth  for  us  the  fulness  of  the  yearly  harvest.  Your  iniqui- 
ties have  turned  these  things  away,  and  your  sins  have  withholden  good 
things  from  you.     Ibid.  5—23  to  25. 

.They  are  confounded,  because  they  have  committed  abomination:  yea 
rather  they  are  not  confounded  witli  confusion,  and  they  have  not  known  how 
to  blush:  therefore  shall  they  fall  among  them  that  fall,  in  the  time  of  their 
visitation  they  shall  fall,  saith  the  Lord.  Gathering  I  will  gather  them  to- 
gether, saith  the  Lord,  there  is  no  grape  on  the  vines,  and  there  are  no  figs  on 
the  fig-tree,  the  leaf  is  fallen:   and  I  have  given  them  the  things  that  are 

52 


823  SIN. 

passed  away.  Why  do  we  sit  still  ?  assemble  yourselves,  and  let  us  enter  into 
the  fenced  city,  and  let  us  be  silent  there:  for  the  Lord  our  God  hath  put  us 
to  silence,  and  hath  given  us  water  of  gall  to  drink:  for  we  have  sinned 
against  the  Lord.  We  looked  for  peace,  and  no  good  came:  for  a  time  of 
healing,  and  behold  fear.  Ibid.  8—12  to  15.  See  9—15  ;  14—19,  and  23—15, 
19. 

For  the  greatness  of  thy  iniquity,  thy  nakedness  is  discovered,  the  soles 
of  thy  feet  are  defiled.     Ibid.  13—22. 

What  fruit  therefore  had  you  then  in  those  things,  of  which  you  are  now 
ashamed  ?  For  the  end  of  them  is  death.  *  *  For  the  wages  of  sin,  is  death. 
Eom.  6—21  and  23. 

Sin  Eternally  Punished. 

He  shall  rain  snares  upon  sinners:  fire  and  brimstone  and  storms  of 
winds  shall  he  the  portion  of  their  cup.     Psalm.  10 — 7. 

His  own  iniquities  catch  the  wicked:  and  he  is  fast  bound  with  the  ropes 
of  his  own  sins.     Prov.  5 — 22. 

Clemency  prepareth  Ufe;  and  the  pursuing  of  evil,  death.  *  *  If  the 
just  man  receive  in  the  earth,  how  much  more  the  wicked  and  the  sinner? 
Ibid.  11—19  and  31.     See  1.  Peter.  4—18. 

A  snare  shall  entangle  the  wicked  man  when  he  sinneth.  Prov.  29—6. 
See  verse  16;  also  1 — 24,  and  following  verses. 

Wo  to  the  wicked  unto  evil:  for  the  reward  of  his  hands  shall  be  given 
Mm.     Isa.  8 — 11. 

And  you,  that  have  forsaken  the  Lord,  that  have  forgotten  my  holy 
mount,  that  set  a  table  for  fortune,  and  offer  libations  upon  it:  I  will  num- 
ber you  in  the  sword,  and  you  shall  all  fall  by  slaughter:  because  I  called, 
and  you  did  not  answer:  I  .spoke,  and  you  did  nor  hear:  and  you  did  evil  in 
my  eyes,  and  you  have  chosen  the  things  that  displease  me.  Therefore  thus 
saith  the  Lord  God:  Behold,  my  servants  shall  eat,  and  you  shall  be  hungry: 
behold,  my  servants  shall  drink,  and  you  shall  be  thirsty.  Behold,  ray  ser- 
vants shall  rejoice,  and  you  shall  be  confounded:  behold,  my  servants  shall 
praise  for  joyfulness  of  heart,  and  you  shall, cry  for  sorrow  of  heart,  and  shall 
howl  for  grief  of  spirit.     Ibid.  65—11  to  14. 

And  they  shall  go  out,  and  see  the  carcasses  of  the  men  that  have  trans- 
gressed against  me:  their  worm  shall  not  die,  and  their  fire  shall  not  be 
quenched:  and  they  shall  be  a  loathsome  sight  to  all  flesh.  Ibid.  66—24.  See 
Mark.  9—45. 

We  shall  sleep  in  our  confusion,  and  our  shame  shall  cover  us,  because 
•we  have  sinned  against  the  Lord  our  God,  we  and  our  fathers  from  our  youth 
€ven  to  this  day:  and  we  have  not  hearkened  to  the  voice  of  the  Lord  our 
God.    Jerem.  3—25. 

Then  shall  he  say  to  them  also  that  shall  be  on  liis  left  hand:  Depart 
from  me,  ye  cursed,  into  everlasting  fire,  which  was  prepared  for  the  devil 
and  his  angels.    Matth.  25 — 41. 

The  QrievousnesH  and  the  Penalty  of  Sin  Illustrated  by  Examples. 

That  shame  is  a  cotisequence  of  sin  appears  from  tlie  fact  that  our  first 
parents  did  not  discover  their  nakedness  until  after  their  fall.  See  Gen.  2 — 25, 
and  8—7. 


SIN.  823 

And  when  they  heard  the  voice  of  the  Lord  God  walking  in  paradise  at 
the  afternoon  air,  Adam  and  his  wife  hid  themselves  from  the  face  of  the 
Lord  God,  amidst  the  trees  of  pai'adise.  And  the  Lord  God  called  Adam,  and 
said  to  him:  Where  art  thou  ?  And  he  said:  I  heard  thy  voice  in  paradise; 
and  I  was  afraid,  because  I  was  naked,  and  I  hid  myself.  And  he  said  to 
him:  And  who  hath  told  thee  that  thou  wast  naked,  but  that  thou  hast  eaten 
of  the  tree  whereof  I  commanded  thee  that  thou  shouldst  not  eat?  Ibid.  3 — 8 
to  11. 

Ood  said  to  Cain:  What  hast  thou  done  ?  the  voice  of  thy  brother's  blood 
crieth  to  me  from  the  earth.     Ibid.  4 — 10. 

And  the  Lord  said  :  The  cry  of  Sodom  and  Gomorrha  is  multiplied,  and 
their  sin  is  become  exceedingly  grievous.  I  will  go  down  and  see  whether 
they  have  done  according  to  the  cry  that  is  come  to  me:  or  whether  it  be  not 
so,  that  I  may  know.     Ibid.  18 — 30,  21, 

And  the  Lord  rained  upon  Sodom  and  Gomorrha  brimstone  and  fire  from 
the  Lord  out  of  heaven.  And  he  destroyed  these  cities,  and  all  the  country 
about,  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  cities,  and  all  things  that  spring  from  the 
earth.     Ibid.  19—24,  25. 

And  God  seeing  that  the  wickedness  of  men  was  great  on  the  earth,  and 
that  all  the  thought  of  their  heart  was  bent  upon  evil  at  all  times,  it  repented 
him  that  he  had  made  man  on  the  earth.  And  being  touched  inwardly  with 
isorrow  of  heart,  he  said:  I  will  destroy  man,  whom  I  have  created,  from  the 
face  of  the  earth,  from  man  even  to  beasts,  from  the  creeping  thing  even  to 
the  fowls  of  the  air,  for  it  repenteth  me  that  I  have  made  them.  Ibid.  6 — 5 
to  7.     See  Chapter  7;  also  Exod.  10—16,  and  9—27. 

And  the  children  of  Israel  did  evil  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord:  and  they 
served  Baalim.  And  they  left  the  Lord  the  God  of  their  fathers,  who  had 
brought  them  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt:  and  they  followed  strange  gods,  and 
the  gods  of  the  people  that  dwelt  round  about  them:  and  they  adored  them; 
and  they  provoked  the  Ijord  to  anger,  forsaking  him,  and  serving  Baal  and 
Astaroth.  And  the  Lord  being  angry  against  Israel,  delivered  them  into  the 
hands  of  plunderers :  who  took  them  and  sold  them  to  their  enemies,  that 
dwelt  round  about:  neither  could  they  stand  against  their  enemies:  but 
whithersoever  they  meant  to  go,  the  hand  of  the  Lord  was  upon  them,  as  he 
had  said,  and  as  he  had  sworn  to  them:  and  they  were  greatly  distressed. 
Judges.  2—11  to  15. 

Sin  will  not  permit  the  sinner  himself  to  rest.  Thus,  David's  heart  struck 
him,  after  the  people  were  numbered:  and  David  said  to  the  Lord:  I  have 
sinned  very  much  in  what  I  have  done:  but  I  pray  thee,  O  Lord,  to  take  away 
the  iniquity  of  thy  servant,  because  I  have  done  exceeding  foolishly.  *  * 
But  notwithstanding  this  humble  acknowledgment  of  guilt,  the  Lord  sent  a 
pestilence  upon  Israel,  from  the  morning  unto  the  time  appointed:  and  there 
died  of  the  people  from  Dan  to  Bersabee  seventy  thousand  men.  2.  Kings. 
24—10  and  15. 

Sin  infatuated  Solomon,  the  wisest  of  men.  3.  Kings.  11 — l,and  following 
verses.  Hence  it  is  said  of  him:  Thou  hast  stained  thy  glory,  and  defiled  thy 
seed,  so  as  to  bring  wrath  upon  thy  children,  and  to  have  thy  folly  kindled. 
Eccli.  47—22. 

And  he  {Joram)  walked  in  the  waj^s  of  the  kings  of  Israel,  as  the  house  of 
Achab  had  walked:  for  the  daughter  of  Achab  was  his  wife:  and  he  did  that 
-which  was  evil  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord.     *    ''•     In  his  days  Edom  revolted , 


824  SIN. 

from  being  under  Juda,  and  made  themselves  a  king.  4.  Kings.  8 — 18 
and  20. 

And  the  children  of  Israel  walked  in  all  the  sins  of  Jeroboam,  which  he 
had  done:  and  they  departed  not  from  them,  till  the  Lord  removed  Israel 
from  his  face,  as  he  had  spoken  in  the  hand  of  all  his  servants  the  prophets: 
and  Israel  was  carried  away  out  of  their  land  to  Assyria,  unto  this  day.  Ibid. 
17—22,  23. 

And  this  came  by  the  word  of  the  Lord  against  Juda,  to  remove  them 
from  before  him  for  all  the  sins  of  Manasses  which  he  did,  and  for  the  inno. 
cent  blood  that  he  shed,  filling  Jerusalem  with  innocent  blood:  and  therefore 
the  Lord  would  not  be  appeased.     Ibid.  24 — 3,  4. 

They  that  did  not  receive  the  trials  with  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  but  ut- 
tered their  impatience  and  the  reproach  of  their  murmuring  against  the  Lord, 
were  destroyed  by  the  destroyer,  and  perished  by  serpents.  As  for  us  there- 
fore let  us  not  revenge  ourselves  for  these  things  which  we  suffer,  but  esteem- 
ing these  very  punishments  to  be  less  than  our  sins  deserve,  let  us  believe 
that  these  scourges  of  the  Lord,  with  which  like  servants  we  are  chastised, 
have  happened  for  our  amendment,  and  not  for  our  destruction.  Judith. 
8—24  to  27.     See  7—17. 

We  have  sinned  in  thy  sight,  and  therefore  thou  hast  delivered  us  into  the 
hands  of  our  enemies.     Esther.  14—6.     See  Baruch.  1—17,  and  Dan.  9—5. 

Hear,  O  ye  heavens,  and  give  ear,  O  earth,  for  the  Lord  hath  spoken.  I 
have  brought  up  children,  and  exalted  them:  but  they  have  despised  me. 
The  ox  knowetJi  his  owner,  and  the  ass  his  master's  crib:  but  Israel  hath  not 
known  me,  ^nd  my  people  hath  not  understood.  Wo  to  the  sinful  nation,  a 
people  laden  with  iniquity,  a  wicked  seed,  ungracious  children:  they  have 
forsaken  the  Lord,  they  have  blashemed  the  Holy  One  of  Israel,  they  are  gone 
away  backwards.     Isa.  1 — 2  to  4. 

Be  astonished,  O  ye  heavens,  at  this:  and  ye  gates  thereof,  be  very  deso- 
late, saith  the  Lord.  For  my  people  have  done  two  evils.  They  have  forsaken 
me,  the  fountain  of  living  water,  and  have  digged  to  themselves  cisterns, 
broken  cisterns,  that  can  hold  no  water.  *  *  Thy  own  wickedness  shall 
reprove  thee;  and  thy  apostasy  shall  rebuke  thee.  Know  thou,  and  see,  that 
it  is  an  evil  and  a  bitter  thing  for  thee,  to  have  left  the  Lord  thy  God.  and 
that  my  fear  is  not  with  thee,  saith  the  Lord  the  God  of  hosts.  Jerem. 
2—12,  13  and  19.     See  following  verses. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  the  God  of  Israel:  You  have  seen  all  this  evil 
that  I  have  brought  upon  Jerusalem,  and  upon  all  the  cities  of  Juda:  and 
behold,  they  are  desolate  this  day;  and  there  is  not  an  inhabitant  in  them: 
because  of  the  wickedness  which  they  have  committed  to  provoke  me  to  wrath^ 
and  to  go  and  offer  sacrifice,  and  worship  other  gods,  which  neither  they  nor 
you  nor  your  fathers  knew.  And  I  sent  to  you  all  my  servants  the  prophets, 
rising  early,  and  sending,  and  saying:  Do  not  commit  this  abominable  thing, 
which  I  hate.  But  they  heard  not,  nor  inclined  their  ear  to  turn  from  their 
evil  ways,  and  not  to  sacrifice  to  strange  gods.  Wherefore  my  indignation 
and  my  fury  was  poured  forth,  and  was  kindled  in  the  cities  of  Juda,  and  in 
the  streets  of  Jerusalem:  and  they  are  turned  to  desolation  and  waste,  as 
at  this  day.  *  *  The  Lord  could  no  longer  bear,  because  of  the  evil  of 
your  doings,  and  because  of  the  abominations  which  you  have  committed: 
therefore  your  land  is  become  a  desolation,  and  an  astonishment,  and  a  cufse, 


SIN.  825 

without  an  inhabitant,  as  at  this  day.  Ibid.  44 — 2  to  6  and  22.  See  Isa.  3 — 8, 
and  5—24. 

The  ways  of  Sion  mourn,  because  there  are  none  that  come  to  the  solemn 
feast:  all  her  gates  are  broken  down:  her  priests  sigh:  her  virgins  are  in 
affliction,  and  she  is  oppressed  with  bitterness.  Her  adversaries  are  become 
her  lords:  her  enemies  are  enriched:  because  the  Lord  hath  spoken  against 
her  for  the  multitude  of  her  iniquities:  her  children  are  led  into  captivity, 
before  the  face  of  the  oppressor.  And  from  the  daughter  of  Sion  all  her 
beauty  is  departed:  her  princes  are  become  like  rams  that  find  no  pastures: 
and  they  are  gone  away  without  strength  before  the  face  of  the  pursuer. 
Lamentations.  1 — 4  to  6,     See  whole  Chapter. 

They  have  sinned  deeply,  as  in  the  days  of  Gabaa:  he  will  remember 
their  iniquity,  and  will  visit  their  sin.  I  found  Israel  like  grapes  in  the  desert; 
I  saw  their  fathers  like  the  first-fruits  of  the  fig-tree  in  the  top  thereof;  but 
they  went  in  to  Beelphegor,  and  alienated  themselves  to  that  confusion,  and 
became  abominable,  as  those  things  were,  which  they  loved.  As  for  Ephraim, 
their  glory  hath  flown  away  hke  a  bird  from  the  birth,  and  from  the  womb, 
and  from  the  conception.  And  though  they  should  bring  up  their  children, 
I  will  make  them  withovit  children  among  men:  yea,  and  wo  to  them,  when 
I  shall  depart  from  them.     Osee.  9—9  to  12. 

If  you  will  not  hear,  and  if  you  will  not  lay  it  to  heart,  to  give  glory  to 
my  name,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  I  will  send  poverty  upon  you,  and  will 
curse  your  blessings;  yea  I  will  curse  them:  because  you  have  not  laid  it  to 
heart.  Behold,  I  will  cast  the  shoulder  to  you,  and  I  will  scatter  upon  your 
face  the  dung  of  your  solemnities;  and  it  shall  take  you  away  with  it,  Malach, 
2.-2,  3. 

And  there  was  a  certain  man  there,  that  had  been  eight  and  thirty  years 
under  his  infirmity.  *  *  Jesus  saith  to  him:  Arise,  take  up  thy  bed,  and 
walk.  *  *  Afterwards  Jesus  findeth  him  in  the  temple,  and  saith  to  him: 
Behold,  thou  art  made  whole:  sin  no  more,  lest  some  worse  thing  happen  to 
thee.    John.  5— 5,  Sand  14.     See  8—11;  Rom.  6—21,  23,  and  Hebr.  6—6. 

Ood  Punishes  Sin  even  in  the  Saints. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses  and  Aaron:  Because  you  have  not  believed 
me,  to  sanctify  me  before  the  children  of  Israel,  you  shall  not  bring  these 
people  into  the  land  which  I  will  give  them.  Num.  20 — 12.  See  27 — 12,  and 
Dent.  32—49. 

Neither  is  his  indignation  against  the  people  to  be  wondered  at,  since  the 
Lord  was  angry  with  me  also  on  your  account,  and  said:  Neither  shalt  thou 
go  in  thither.     Deut.  1—37. 

Therefore  the  sword  shall  never  depart  from  thy  house,because  thou  hast 
despised  me,  and  hast  taken  the  wife  of  Urias  the  Hethite  to  be  thy  wife. 
Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Behold,  I  will  raise  up  evil  against  thee  out  of  thy  own 
house.     2.  Kings.  12—10,  11.     See  3.  Kings.  11—11. 

.  And  when  the  Lord  saw  that  they  were  humbled,  the  word  of  the  Lord 
came  to  Semeias,  saying:  Because  they  are  humbled, I  will  not  destroy  them; 
and  I  will  give  them  a  little  help;  and  my  wrath  shall  not  fall  upon  Jerusalem 
by  the  hand  of  Sesac.  But  yet  they  shall  serve  him,  that  they  may  know  the 
difference  between  my  service,  and  the  service  of  a  kingdom  of  the  earth. 
3.  Paral.  12—7,  8. 


826  SIN. 

And  Jonas  rose  up  to  flee  into  Tharsis  from  the  face  of  the  Lord :  and  he 
went  down  to  Joppe,  and  found  a  ship  going  to  Tharsis:  and  he  paid  the  fare 
thereof,  and  went  down  into  it,  to  go  with  them  to  Tharsis  from  the  face 
the  Lord.  But  the  Lord  sent  a  great  wind  into  the  sea:  and  a  great  tempest- 
was  raised  in  the  sea;  and  the  ship  was  in  danger  to  be  broken.  Jonas.  1 — 3,4. 
See  whole  Chapter. 

Sins  are  not  Equal  or  Alike. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  God:  This  is  Jerusalem;  I  have  set  her  in  the  midst  of 
the  nations,  and  the  countries  round  about  her.  And  she  hath  despised  my 
judgments,  so  as  to  be  more  wicked  than  the  Gentiles;  and  my  command- 
ments, more  than  the  countries  that  are  round  about  her.  Ezech.  5 — 5.  See 
whole  Chapter. 

But  neither  hast  thou  walked  in  their  ways,nor  hast  thou  done  a  little  less 
than  they  according  to  their  wickednesses:  thou  hast  done  almost  more  wicked 
things  than  they  in  all  their  ways.  As  I  live,  saith  the  Lord  God,  thy  sister 
Sodom  herself,  and  her  daughters,  have  not  done  as  thou  hast  done,  and  thy 
daughters.  *  *  And  Samaria  committed  not  half  thy  sins:  but  thou  liast 
surpassed  them  with  thy  crimes,aud  hast  justified  thy  sisters  by  all  thy  abom- 
inations which  thou  hast  done.  Therefore  do  thou  also  bear  thy  confusion, 
thou  that  hast  surpassed  thy  sisters  with  thy  sins,  doing  more  wickedly  than 
they:  for  they  are  justified  above  thee:  therefore  be  thou  also  confounded, and 
bear  thy  shame,thou  that  hast  justified  thy  sisters.  Ibid.  16 — 47,  48  and  51,52. 
And  when  her  sister  Ooliba  saw  this,  she  was  mad  with  lust  more  than 
she:  and  she  carried  her  fornication  beyond  the  fornication  of  her  sister. 
Ibid.  23-11. 

Amen  I  say  to  you,  it  shall  be  more  tolerable  for  the  land  of  Sodom  and 
Gomorrha,  in  the  day  of  judgment,  than  for  that  city.  Matth.  10 — 15.  See 
11—22,  24,  and  Luke.  10—12,  14. 

And  that  servant  who  knew  the  will  of  his  lord,  and  hath  not  prepared, 
and  did  not  according  to  his  will,  shall  be  beaten  with  many  stripes.  But  he 
that  knew  not,  and  did  things  worthy  of  stripes,  shall  be  beaten  with  few 
stripes.     Luke.  12—47,  48. 

Jesus  answered:  Thou  shouldst  not  have  any  power  against  me,  unless  it 
were  given  thee  from  above.  Therefore,  he  that  hath  delivered  me  to  thee 
hath  the  greater  sin.    John.  19 — 11. 

Sins  Unequally  Punished. 

I  say  to  you,  that  whosoever  is  angry  with  his  brother,  shall  be  guilty 
of  the  judgment.  And  whosoever  shall  say  to  his  brother,  Raca,  shall  be 
guilty  of  the  council.  And  whosoever  shall  say,  Thou  fool,  shall  be  guilty  of 
hell  fire.     Matth.  5—22. 

Note.— <S/iaW  be  guilty  of  judgment:  That  is,  shall  deserve  to  be  punished 
by  that  lesser  tribunal  among  the  Jews,  called  the  Judgment,  which  took  cog- 
nizance of  such  crimes.  Raca:  A  word  expressing  great  indignation  or  con- 
tempt. Shall  be  guilty  of  the  council:  That  is,  shall  deserve  to  be  punished  by 
the  highest  court  of  judicature,  called  the  Council,  or  Sanhedrim,  consisting 
of  seventy-two  persons,  where  the  highest  causes  were  tried  and  judged,  which 
was  at  Jerusalem.     Thou  fool:    This  was  looked  upon  as  a  heinous  injury, 


SIN.  82T 

when  uttered  with  contempt, spite; or  malice;  and  therefore  is  here  so  severely- 
condemned.  Shall  be  guilty  of  hell  fire:  Literally, according  to  the  Greek,shall 
deserve  to  be  cast  into  the  Gehenna  of  fire.  Which  words  our  Saviour  made 
use  of  to  express  the  fire  and  punishment  of  hell. 

Into  whatsoever  city  you  enter,  and  they  receive  you  not,  going  forth: 
into  the  streets  thereof,  say:  Even  the  very  dust  of  your  city,  that  cleaveth 
to  us,  we  wipe  off  against  you;  yet  know  this,  that  the  kingdom  of  God  is  at 
hand.  I  say  to  you,  it  shall  be  more  tolerable  at  that  day  for  Sodom  than  for 
that  city.  Wo  to  thee,  Corozain;  wo  to  thee,  Bethsaida:  for  if  in  Tyre  and 
Sidon  had  been  wrought  the  mighty  works  that  have  been  wrought  in  you, 
they  would  have  done  penance  long  ago,  sitting  in  sackcloth  and  ashes.  But 
it  shall  be  more  tolerable  for  Tyre  and  Sidon,  at  the  judgment,  than  for  j'ou. 
And  thou,  Capharnaum,  which  art  exalted  unto  heaven,  thou  shalt  be  thrust 
down  to  hell.     Luke.  10—10  to  15.     See  Matth.  10—15,  and  11—22,  24. 

Difference  Between  Mortal  and  Venial  Sirh 

A  just  man  shall  fall  seven  times  (a  day)  and  shall  rise  again.  Prov. 
24—16. 

Christ  mentions  three  sins,  of  which  he  declares  only  the  last  deserving  of 
hell-fire.    Matth.  5—22. 

Wo  to  you.  Scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypocrites;  who  pay  tithe  of  mint,and 
anise,  and  cummin,  and  have  let  alone  the  weightier  things  of  the  law,  judg- 
ment, and  mercy,  and  faith.  These  things  you  ought  to  have  done,  and  not 
to  leave  those  others  undone.  Blind  guides,  who  strain  out  a  gnat,  and  swal- 
low a  camel.     Ibid.  23—23,  24.     See  7—3. 

Of  Zachary  and  Elizabeth  it  is  written:  They  were  both  just  before  God, 
walking  in  all  the  commandments  and  justifications  of  the  Lord  without 
blame.  Luke.  1 — 6.  But  that  they  were  not  free  from  venial  sins  is  evident 
from  what  St.  John  says  of  himself:  If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  de- 
ceive ourselves,  and  the  truth  is  not  in  us.     1.  John.  1 — 6. 

In  many  things  we  all  offend.  James.  3—2,  See  3.  Kings.  8 — 46; 
2.  Paral.  6—36;   Prov.  20—9,  and  Eccles.  7—21. 

He  that  knoweth  his  brother  to  sin  a  sin  which  is  not  unto  death,  let  him 
ask,  and  life  shall  be  given  to  him,  that  sinneth  not  to  death.  There  is  a  sin 
unto  death  :  I  do  not  say  that  any  one  should  ask  for  it.     1.  John.  5 — 16. 

Sins  Against  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Therefore  I  say  to  you:  Every  sin  and  blasphemy  shall  be  forgiven  men  ; 
but  the  blasphemy  against  the  Spirit  shall  not  be  forgiven.     Matth.  10—31. 

Note. — The  blasphemy  against  the  Spirit.  The  sin  here  spoken  of  is  that 
blasphemy,  by  which  the  Pharisees  attributed  the  miracles  of  Christ,  wrought 
by  the  Spirit  of  God,  to  Beelzebub  the  prince  of  devils.  Now  this  kind  of  sin 
is  usually  accompanied  with  so  much  obstinacy,  and  such  wilful  opposing  the 
Spirit  of  God,  and  the  known  truth,  that  men  who  are  guilty  of  it,  are  sel- 
dom or  never  converted;  and  therefore  are  never  forgiven,  because  they  will 
not  repent.  Otherwise  there  is  no  sin  which  God  cannot,  or  will  not  forgive 
to  such  as  sincerely  repent,  and  have  recourse  to  the  kej's  of  the  church. 

Amen  I  say  to  you,  that  all  sins  shall  be  forgiven  unto  the  sons  of  men 
and  the  blasphemies  wherewith  they  shall  blaspheme:  but  he  that  shall  bias- 


828  SIN. 

pheme  against  the  Holy  Ghost,  shall  nevei-  have  forgiveness,  but  shtill  be 
guilty  of  an  everlasting  sin.     Mark.  3 — 28,  29. 

And  whosoever  speaketh  a  word  against  the  Son  of  man,  it  shall  be  for- 
given him:  but  to  him  that  shall  blaspheme  against  the  Holy  Ghost,  it  shsill 
not  be  forgiven.     Luke.  12 — 10. 

It  is  imjwssible  for  those,  who  were  once  enlightened,  have  tasted  also 
the  heavenly  gift,  and  were  made  partakers  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  have  more- 
over tasted  the  good  word  of  God,  and  the  powers  of  the  world  to  come,  and 
are  fallen  away;  to  be  renewed  again  unto  penance,  crucifying  again  to 
themselves  the  Son  of  God,  and  making  a  mockery  of  him.  Hebr.  6—4 
to  6. 

If  we  sin  wilfully  after  having  received  the  knowledge  of  the  truth, 
there  is  now  left  no  sacrifice  for  sins,  but  a  certain  dreadful  expectation  of 
judgment,  and  the  rage  of  a  fire,  which  shall  consume  the  adversaries.  Ibid, 
10—26,  27.     See  1.  John.  5—16,  as  above. 

Sins  that  Cry  to  Heaven  for  Vengeance. 

God  said  to  Cain :  What  hast  thou  done  ?  the  voice  of  thy  brother's  blood 
crieth  to  me  from  the  earth.     Gen.  4—10. 

And  the  Lord  said  :  The  cry  of  Sodom  and  Gomorrha  is  multiplied,  and 
their  sin  is  become  exceedingly  grievous.  I  will  go  down  and  see  whether 
they  have  done  according  to  the  cry  that  is  come  to  me  :  or  whether  it  be  not 
so,  that  I  may  know.     Ibid.  18 — 20,  21. 

You  shall  not  hurt  a  widow  or  an  orphan.  If  you  hurt  them,  they  will 
cry  out  to  me,  and  I  will  hear  their  cry:  and  my  rage  shall  be  enkindled;  and 
I  will  strike  you  with  the  sword;  and  your  wives  shall  be  widows,  and  your 
children  fatherless.  *  *  If  thou  take  of  thy  neighbour  a  garment  in  pledge, 
thou  shalt  give  it  him  again  before  sun-set.  For  that  same  is  the  only  thing, 
wherewith  he  is  covered,  the  clothing  of  his  body;  neither  hath  he  any  oth- 
er to  sleep  in:  if  he  cry  tome,  I  will  hear  him,  because  I  am  compassionate. 
Exod.  22—22  to  24  and  26,  27. 

Do  not  the  widow's  tears  run  down  the  cheek,  and  her  cry  against  him 
that  causeth  them  to  fall  ?  For  from  the  cheek  they  go  up  even  to  heaven:  and 
the  Lord  that  heareth  will  not  be  delighted  with  them.     Eccli.  35 — 18,  19. 

Behold  the  hire  of  the  labourers,  who  have  reaped  your  fields  of  wliich 
you  have  defrauded  them,  crieth  out;  and  the  cry  of  them  hath  entered  into 
the  ears  of  the  Lord  of  Sabaoth.    James.  5 — 4. 

Sins  Against  Nature. 

(See  also  Lewdness.) 

Lot,  in  his  efforts  to  protect  his  angelic  guests,  suffered  violence  at  the 
hands  of  the  Sodomites.  After  leaving  the  doomed  city,  he  was  made  drunk 
by  his  two  daughters,  and  during  his  intoxication  committed  incest  with  them. 
(Jen.  Chapter  19. 

If  any  one  lie  with  a  man  as  with  a  woman,  both  have  committed  an 
abomination;  let  them  be  put  to  death;  their  blood  be  upon  them.  Levit. 
20—13.    See  Judges.  Chapter  19. 

For  tb  is  cause  God  delivered  them  up  to  shameful  affections.    For  their 


SIN.  829 

women  have  changed  the  natural  use  into  that  use  which  is  against  nature. 
And  in  like  manner  the  men  also,  leaving  the  natural  use  of  the  women,  have 
burned  in  their  lusts  one  towards  another,  men  with  men  doing  that  which  is 
filth}^  and  receiving  in  themselves  the  recompense  which  was  due  to  tlieir  er- 
ror.    Rom.  1-26,  27.     See  1.  Tim.  1—10. 

Neither  fornicators,  nor  idolaters,  nor  adulterers,  nor  the  effeminate,  nor 
sodomites,  nor  thieves,  nor  the  covetous,  nor  drunkards,  nor  railers,  nor  ex- 
tortioners, shall  possess  the  kingdom  of  God.     1.  Cor.  6 — 9,  10. 

Responsibility  for  the  Sins  of  Others. 

Pharao  issued  a  decree  commanding  that  the  children  of  the  Hebrews 
should  be  put  to  death  immediately  after  their  birth.  He  was,  therefore,  guilty 
of  murder,  though  his  own  hands  were  not  imbrued  in  blood.     Exod.  1  —  16. 

And  when  the  morning  was  come,  David  wrote  a  letter  to  Joab;  and  sent 
it  by  the  hand  of  Urias,  writing  in  the  letter:  Set  ye  Urias  in  the  front  of  the 
battle,  where  the  fight  is  strongest:  and  leave  ye  him,  that  he  maybe  wound- 
ed, and  die.  2.  Kings.  11 — }4,  15.  Hence  Nathan  said  to  David:  Why  there- 
fore hast  thou  despised  the  word  of  the  Lord,  to  do  evil  in  my  sight?  Tliou 
hast  killed  UWas  the  Hethite  with  the  sword,  and  hast  taken  his  wife  to  be 
thy  wife,  and  hast  slain  him  with  the  sword  of  the  children  of  Ammon.  Ibid. 
12—9. 

Herod  commanded  the  killing  of  all  the  men-children  that  were  in  Beth- 
lehem, and  in  all  the  confines  thereof,  from  two  years  old  and  under;  which 
was  equivalent  to  slaying  them  with  his  oum  hands.     Matth.  2 — 16. 

Herodias  was  guilty  of  the  blood  of  John  the  Baptist;  for  he  was  beheaded 
at  her  solicitation.     Ibid.  14 — 8.     See  Mark.  6—24,  25. 

Caiphas  persuaded  the  council  of  chief  priests  and  Pharisees  to  decree  the 
death  of  Christ.     John.  11 — 49,50. 

Pilate  was  as  guilty  as  though  he  had  taken  upon  himself  the  office  of  ex- 
ecutioner.   Ibid.  19 — 10  and  16, 

The  Jews,  though  they  did  not  themselves  crucify  Christ,  ivere  guilty  of  his 
death,  because  they  had  demanded  it  and  given  it  their  approval.  Ibid. 
16—15. 

Hence  Peter  said  to  them.:  The  God  of  Abraham,  and  the  God  of  Isaac, 
and  the  God  of  Jacob,  the  God  of  our  fathers,  hath  glorified  his  Son  Jesus, 
whom  you  indeed  delivered  up  and  denied  before  the  face  of  Pilate,  when  he 
judged  he  should  be  released.  But  you  denied  the  Holj'  and  the  just  One,  and 
desired  a  murderer  to  be  granted  unto  you.  But  the  author  of  life  you  killed, 
whom  God  huth  raised  from  the  dead,  of  which  we  are  witnesses.  Acts. 
3—13  to  15, 

Saul  consented  to  the  death  of  Stephen,  and  therefore  shared  with  the 
Jews  in  the  guilt  of  his  murder.    Acts.  7 — 59. 

We  should  have  no  Part  in  the  Sins  of  Others. 

Whereby  it  came  to  pass,  that  she  {the  wife  of  Tobias)  received  a  young 
kid  and  brought  it  home:  and  when  her  husband  heard  it  bleating,  he  said: 
Take  heed,  lest  perhaps  it  be  stolen;  restore  ye  it  to  its  owners;  for  it  is  not 
lawful  for  us  either  to  eat  or  to  touch  anything  that  cometh  by  theft.    At 


830  SIN. 

these  words  his  wife  being  angry  answered:  It  is  evident  thy  hope  is  come  to 
nothing,  and  thy  alms  now  appear.     Tob.  2 — 20  to  22. 

And  his  wife  said  to  him :  Dost  thou  still  continue  in  thy  simplicity  ?  bless 
Grod  and  die.  And  he  said  to  her:  Thou  hast  spoken  like  one  of  the  fooUsh 
women:  if  we  have  received  good  things  at  the  hand  of  God  why  should  we 
not  receive  evil  ?  In  all  these  things  Job  did  not  sin  with  his  lips.  Job.  2 — 9, 10. 

He  that  is  partaker  with  a  thief  hateth  his  own  soul.     Prov.  29 — 24. 

Be  ye  not  therefore  partakers  with  them.     Ephes.  5 — 7, 

Impose  not  hands  lightly  upon  any  man,  neither  be  partaker  of  other 
men's  sins.     1.  Tim.  5 — 22, 

The  Si7i  of  One,  or  of  a  Few,  frequently  Visited  upon  many. 

And  the  Lord  speaking  to  Moses  and  Aaron, said :  Separate  yourselves  from, 
among  this  congregation,  that  I  may  presently  destroy  them.  They  fell  flat 
on  their  face,  and  said:  O  most  mighty,  the  God  of  the  spirits  of  all  flesh,  for 
one  man's  sin  shall  thy  wrath  rage  against  all  ?    Num.  16 — 20  to  22. 

But  the  children  of  Israel  transgressed  the  commandment,  and  took  to 
their  own  use  of  the  anathema.  For  Achan,  the  son  of  Charmi,  the  son  of 
Zabdi,  the  son  of  Zare,  of  the  tribe  of  Juda,  took  something  of  the  anathema: 
and  the  Lord  was  angry  against  the  children  of  Israel.  *  *  There  went  up 
therefore  three  thousand  fighting  men,  who  immediately  turned  their  backs, 
and  were  defeated  by  the  men  of  the  city  of  Hai:  and  there  fell  of  tliem  six 
and  thirty  men :  and  the  enemies  pursued  them  from  the  gate  as  far  as  Saba- 
rim,  and  they  slew  them  as  they  fled  by  the  descent:  and  the  heart  of  the  peo- 
ple was  struck  with  fear,  and  melted  like  water.     Josue.  7 — 1  and  4,  5. 

And  so  it  came  to  pass,  that  all  that  were  slain  of  Penjamin  in  divers 
places,  were  five  and  twentj'  thousand  fighting  men,  most  valiant  for  war. 
And  there  remained  of  all  the  number  of  Benjamin  only  six  hundred  men 
that  were  able  to  escape,  and  flee  to  the  wilderness:  and  they  abode  in  the 
rock  Remmon  four  months.  But  the  children  of  Israel  returning,  put  all  the 
remains  of  the  city  to  the  sword,  both  men  and  beasts:  and  all  the  cities  and 
villages  of  Benjamin  were  consumed  with  devouring  flames.  Judges.  20 — 46 
to  48.     See  whole  Chapter;  also  Chapter  19. 

And  when  Gad  was  come  to  David,  he  told  him,  saying:  Blither  seven 
years  of  famine  shall  come  to  thee  in  thy  land:  or  thou  shalt  flee  three  months 
before  thy  adversaries,  and  thej'  shall  pursue  thee:  or  for  three  days  there 
shall  be  a  pestilence  in  thy  land.  Now  therefore  delibtrate.  and  see  what  an- 
swer I  shall  return  to  him  that  sent  me.  And  David  said  to  Gad:  I  am  in  a 
great  strait:  but  it  is  better  that  I  should  fall  into  the  hands  of  the  Lord  (for 
his  mercies  are  many)  than  into  the  hands  of  men.  And  the  Lord  sent  a  pes- 
tilence upon  Israel, from  the  morning  unto  the  time  appointed:  and  there  died 
of  the  people  from  Dan  to  Bersabee  seventy  thousand  men.  2.  Jiings.  24—13 
to  15.     See  1.  Paral.  21—14. 

Sin  to  be  Renounced. 

Depart  from  the  unjust:  and  evils  shall  depart  from  thee.     EccH.  7 — 2. 

Afterwards  Jesus  flndeth  him  in  the  temple,  and  saith  to  him:  Behold, 
thou  art  made  whole:  sin  no  more,  lest  some  worse  tiling  happen  to  thee. 
John.  5—14. 


.     SIN.  881 

Then  Jesus  lifting  up  himself,  said  to  her:  Woman,  where  are  they  that 
accused  thee?  Hath  no  man  condemned  thee?  and  she  said:  No  man,  Lord. 
And  Jesus  said:  Neither  will  I  condemn  thee.  Go,  and  now  sin  no  more. 
Ibid.  8—10,  11. 

For  we  are  buried  together  with  him  by  baptism  unto  death:  That  as 
Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead  by  the  glory  of  the  Father,  so  we  also  may  walk 
in  newness  of  life.  For  if  we  have  been  planted  together  in  the  likeness  of 
his  death,  in  like  manner  we  shall  be  of  his  resurrection.  Knowing  this,  that 
our  old  man  is  crucified  with  him,  that  the  body  of  sin  may  be  destroyed, 
and  that  we  may  serve  sin  no  longer.  *  *  Let  not  sin  therefore  reign  in 
your  mortal  body,  so  as  to  obey  the  lusts  thereof.  Neither  yield  ye  your  mem- 
bers as  instruments  of  iniquity  unto  sin:  but  present  yourselves  to  God  as 
those  that  are  alive  from  the  dead:  and  your  members  as  instruments  of  jus- 
tice unto  God.     Rom.  6—4  to  6,and  1^,  13. 

To  put  off,  according  to  the  former  conversation,  the  old  man, who  is  cor- 
rupted according  to  the  desires  of  error.  And  be  ye  renewed  in  the  spirit  of 
your  mind,  and  put  on  the  new  man,  who,  according  to  God,  is  created  in 
justice,  and  holiness  of  truth.  Wherefore  putting  away  lying,  speak  ye  the 
truth  every  man  with  his  neighbour:  for  we  are  members  one  of  another. 
Be  angry,  and  sin  not:  let  not  the  sun  go  down  upon  your  anger.  Give  not 
place  to  the  devil.  Let  him  that  stole,  steal  now  no  more:  but  rather  let  him 
labour,  working  with  his  hands  that  which  is  good,  that  he  may  have  to  give 
to  him  who  is  in  need.  Let  no  evil  speech  proceed  from  your  mouth;  but 
that  which  is  good  to  the  edification  of  faith,  that  it  may  afford  grace  to  the 
hearers.  And  grieve  not  the  holy  Spirit  of  God,  whereby  you  are  sealed  unto 
the  day  of  redemption.  Let  all  bitterness,  and  anger,  and  indignation,  and 
clamour,  and  blasphemy,  be  taken  away  from  you,  with  all  malice.  Ephes. 
4-22  to  31. 

But  now  put  you  also  all  away:  anger,  indignation,  malice,  blasphemy, 
filthy  speech  out  of  your  mouth.  Lie  not  one  to  another,  stripping  yourselves 
of  the  old  man  with  his  deeds,  and  putting  on  the  new,  him  who  is  renewed 
unto  knowledge,  according  to  the  image  of  him  who  created  him.  Coloss. 
3—8,  9. 

And  therefore  we  also  having  so  great  a  cloud  of  Avitnesses  over  us,  lay- 
ing aside  every  weight  and  the  sin  that  surroundeth  us,by  patience  let  us  run 
to  the  fight  proposed  unto  us.     Hebr.  12 — 1. 

Wherefore,  laying  aside  all  malice,  and  all  guile,  and  dissimulations,  and 
envies,  and  all  detractions,  as  new-born  infants  desire  the  rational  milk  with- 
out guile;  that  thereby  you  may  grow  unto  salvation.     1.  Peter.  2 — 1,  2. 

Christ,  therefore,  having  suffered  in  the  flesh,  be  you  also  armed  with 
the  same  thought:  for  he  that  hath  suffered  in  the  flesh,  hath  ceased  from 
sms:  that  now  as  to  the  rest  of  his  time  m  the  flesh,  he  may  live  notacccord- 
ing  to  the  desires  of  men,  but  according  to  the  will  of  God.     Ibid.  4 — 1,  2. 

Purifying  From  Sin. 

I  have  laboured  in  my  groanings,  every  night  I  will  wash  my  bed:  I  will 
water  mj^  couch  with  my  tears.     Psahn.  6 — 7. 

I  have  acknowledged  my  sin  to  thee,  and  my  injustice  I  have  not  con- 
cealed. I  said  I  will  confess  against  myself  my  injustice  to  the  Lord;  and 
thou  hast  forgiven  the  wickedness  of  my  sin.  For  this  shall  every  one  that  is. 
holy  pray  to  thee,  in  a  seasonable  time.     Psalm.  31 — 5,  6. 


S32  SIN.      . 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  dost  thou  disquiet  me  ? 
Hope  thou  in  God,  for  I  will  still  give  praise  to  him:  the  salvation  of  my 
countenance,  and  my  God.     Psalm.  41 — 12. 

A  sacrifice  to  God  is  an  afflicted  spirit,  a  contrite  and  humbled  heart,  O 
God.  thou  wilt  not  despise.     Psalm.  50 — 19. 

Pierce  thou  my  flesh  with  thy  fear:  for  I  am  afraid  of  thy  judgments. 
Psalm.  118—120. 

He  that  hideth  his  sins,  shall  not  prosper:  but  he  that  shall  confess,  and 
forsakr  them,  shall  obtain  mercy.     Prov.  28 — 13. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  driveth  out  sin:  for  he  that  is  without  fear  cannot 
be  justified:  for  the  wrath  of  his  high  spirits  is  his  ruin.     EccU.  1—27,  28. 

In  all  thy  works  remember  thy  last  end;  and  thou  shalt  never  sin.  Ibid. 
7—40. 

Wherefore  I  say  to  thee.  Many  sins  are  forgiven  her  (Magdalene),  because 
she  hath  loved  much.    Luke.  7 — 47. 

Sin  Taken  away  by  Christ. 

.  The  next  day  John  saw  Jesus  coming  to  him;  and  he  saith:  Behold  the 
Lamb  of  God;  behold,  he  who  taketh  away  the  sin  of  the  world.  John. 
1—29. 

For  all  have  sinned,  and  do  need  the  glory  of  God.  Being  justified  gratis 
by  his  grace  through  the  redemption  that  is  in  Christ  Jesus,  whom  God  had 
set  forth  to  be  a  propitiation  through  faith  in  his  blood,  to  the  showing  of  his 
justice,  for  the  remission  of  past  sins.     Rom.  3 — 23  to  25. 

Christ  died  for  us:  much  more  therefore  being  now  justified  by  his  blood, 
shall  we  be  saved  from  wrath  through  him.  For  if,  when  we  were  enemies, 
we  were  reconciled  to  God  by  the  death  of  his  Son:  much  more  being  recon- 
ciled, shall  we  be  saved  by  his  life.  *  *  For  if  bj"^  one  man's  offence  death 
reigned  through  one:  much  more  they  who  receive  abundance  of  grace,  and 
of  the  gift,  and  of  justice,  shall  reign  in  life  tlu-ough  one  Jesus  Christ.  There- 
fore as  by  the  offence  of  one,  unto  all  men  to  condemnation:  so  also  by  the 
justice  of  one,  unto  all  men  unto  justification  of  life.  For  as  by  the  disobe- 
dience of  one  man,  many  were  made  sinners:  so  also  by  the  obedience  of  one, 
many  shall  be  made  just.     Ibid.  5 — 9,  10,  and  17  to  19. 

Know  you  not  that  all  we,  who  are  baptized  in  Christ  Jesus,  are  baptized 
in  his  death.     Ibid.  6 — 3. 

Unhappy  man  that  I  am:  who  shall  deliver  me  from  the  body  of  this 
death  ?  the  grace  of  God  by  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Ibid.  7—24,  25. 

There  is,  therefore,  now  no  condemnation  to  them  who  are  in  Christ  Jesus, 
who  walk  not  according  to  the  flesh.  For  the  law  of  the  spirit  of  life,  in  Christ 
Jesus,  hath  delivered  me  from  the  law  of  sin  and  of  death.     Ibid.  8 — 1,  2. 

But  the  Scripture  hath  concluded  all  under  sin,  that  the  promise  by  the 
faith  of  Jesus  Christ  might  be  given  to  them  that  believe.     Galat.  3—22. 

But  God,  who  is  rich  in  mercy,  through  his  exceeding  charity  with  which 
he  loved  us,  even  when  we  were  dead  in  sins,  hath  quickened  us  together  in 
Christ  (by  whose  grace  you  are  saved,)  and  hath  raised  us  up  together;  and 
hath  made  us  sit  together  in  the  heavenly  places,  in  Christ  Jesus:  that  he 
might  shew  in  the  ages  to  come  the  abundant  riches  of  his  grace,  in  good- 
ness upon  us  in  Christ  Jesus.    Ephes.  2 — 4  to  7. 


SIN.  833 

None  hat  God  can  Remit  Sin  by  an  Authority  peculiarly  His  own. 

0  the  Lord,  the  Lord  God,  merciful  and  gracious,  patient,  and  of  mucli 
compassion,  and  true:  who  keepest  mercy  unto  tliousands:  who  takest  away 
iniquity,  and  wickedness,  and  sin,  and  no  man  of  himself  is  innocent  before 
thee.     Exod.  34—6,  7.     See  Deut.  5—10,  and  Jerem.  32—18. 

Who  can  understand  sins?  from  my  secret  ones  cleanse  me,  O  Lord:  and 
from  those  of  others  spare  thy  servant.     Psalm.   18—13,14. 

1  have  acknowledged  my  sin  to  thee,  and  my  injustice  I  have  not  con- 
cealed. I  said  I  will  confess  against  myself  my  injustice  to  the  Lord;  and 
thou  hast  forgiven  the  wickedness  of  my  sin.     Psalm.  31 — 5. 

As  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west,  so  far  hath  he  removed  our  iniquities 
from  us.     Psalm.  103 — 13. 

I  am,  I  am  he  that  blot  out  thy  iniquities  for  my  own  sake;  and  I  will  not 
remember  thy  sins.     Isa.  43 — 35. 

I  have  blotted  out  thy  iniquities  as  a  cloud,  and  thy  sins  as  a  mist:  return 
to  me  for  I  have  redeemed  thee.     Ibid.  44 — 33. 

Know  the  Lord:  for  all  shall  know  me  from  the  least  of  them  even  to  thee 
greatest,  saith  the  Lord :  for  I  will  forgive  their  iniquity,  and  I  will  remember 
their  sin  no  more.    Jerem.  31 — 34. 

And  I  will  cleanse  them  from  all  their  iniquity,  whereby  they  have  sinned 
against  me:  and  I  will  forgive  all  their  iniquities.     Ibid.  33 — 8. 

Who  is  a  God  like  to  thee,  who  takest  away  iniquity,  and  passest  by  the 
sin  of  the  remnant  of  thy  inheritance?  he  will  send  his  fury  in  no  more,  be- 
cause he  delighteth  in  mercy.  He  will  turn  again,  and  have  mercy  on  us:  he 
will  put  away  our  iniquities:  and  he  will  cast  all  our  sins  into  the  bottom  of 
the  sea.     Micheas.  7—18,  19. 

And  forgive  us  our  debts.     Matth.  6 — 12.     See  Luke.  51 — 4. 
.     And  behold,  they  brought  to  him  a  man  sick  of  the  palsy,  lying  on  a  bed. 
And  Jesus,  seeing  their  faith,  said  to  the  man  sick  of  the  palsy:  Son,  be  of  good 
heart,  thy  sins  are  forgiven  thee.     Matth.  9 — 2.    See  Mark.  2 — 5,  and  Luke. 
5—20. 

And  he  (Jesus)  said  to  her  (Magdalene):  Thy  sins  are  forgiven  thee. 
Luke.  7—48. 

The  Priest  Remits  Sin  by  Divine  Authority. 

Amen  I  say  to  you,  whatsoever  you  shall  bind  upon  earth,  shall  be  bound 
also  in  heaven:  and  whatsoever  you  shall  loose  upon  earth,  shall  be  loosed 
also  in  hea,ven.     Matth.  18—18.     See  16—19. 

Receive  ye  the  Holy  Ghost:  whose  sins  you  shall  forgive,  they  are  for- 
given them:  and  whose  you  shall  retain,  they  are  retained.    John.  20 — 23. 

Sins  Remitted  by  Christ. 

But  he  was  wounded  for  our  iniquities,  he  was  bruised  for  our  sins:  the 
chastisement  of  our  peace  was  upon  him,  and  by  his  bruises  we  are  healed. 
Isa.  53 — 5,     See  whole  Chapter. 

Seventy  weeks  are  shortened  upon  tlij^  people,  and  upon  thy  holy  city, 
that  transgression  may  be  finished,  and  sin  may  have  an  end,  and  iniquity 
may  be  abolished;  and  everlasting  justice  may  be  brought;  and  vision  and 


834  SIN. 

prophecy  may  be  fulfilled;  and  the  Saint  of  saints  may  be  anointed.  Dan. 
9—24. 

And  she  shall  bring  forth  a  son:  and  thou  shalt  call  his  name  Jesus:  for 
he  shall  save  his  people  from  their  sins.     Matth.  1 — 21.     See  Luke.  1 — 81. 

And  when  Jesus  saw  their  faith,  he  saith  to  the  sick  of  the  palsy:  Son, 
thy  sins  are  forgiven  thee.    Mark.  2 — 5.     See  Matth.  9 — 2,  and  Luke.  3 — 20. 

Come  to  me,  all  you  that  labour,  and  are  heavy  laden,  and  I  will  refresh 
you.     Matth.  11—28. 

The  Son  of  man  came  not  to  be  ministered  unto,  but  to  minister,  and  to 
give  his  life  a  redemption  for  many.     Ibid.  20—28. 

And  thou,  child,  shalt  be  called  the  prophet  of  the  most  High:  for  thou 
shalt  go  before  the  face  of  the  Lord,  to  prepare  his  way:  to  give  knowledge 
of  salvation  to  his  people,  unto  the  remission  of  their  sins.     Luke.  1 — 76,  77. 

But  that  you  may  known  that  the  Son  of  man  hath  power  on  earth  to  for- 
give sins,  (he  said  to  the  sick  of  the  palsy  I  say  to  thee,  Arise,  take  up  thy 
bed,  and  go  into  thy  house.     Ibid    5—24     See  3 — 10,  11,  and  Matth.  9—6. 

And  he  said  to  them:  Thus  it  is  written,  and  thus  it  behoved  Christ  to 
suffer,  and  to  rise  again  from  the  dead  the  third  day:  and  that  penance  and 
remission  of  sins  should  be  preached  in  his  name  among  all  nations,  begin- 
ning at  Jerusalem.     Luke.  24 — 46,  47.     See  John.  1 — 29. 

Peter  said  to  the  Jews:  Do  penance,  and  be  baptized  every  one  of  you  in 
the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  remission  of  your  sins:  and  you  shall  receive 
the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Acts.  2—38. 

Nor  is  there  salvation  in  any  other.  For  there  is  no  other  name  under 
heaven  given  to  men,  whereby  we  must  be  saved.    Ibid.  4 — 12. 

To  him  all  the  prophets  give  testimony,  that  through  his  name  all  receive 
remission  of  sins,  who  believe  in  him.     Ibid.  10 — 43. 

Be  it  known  therefore  to  you,  men  brethen,  that  through  him  forgiveness 
of  sins  is  preached  to  you :  and  from  all  the  things,  from  which  you  could  not 
be  justified  by  the  law  of  Moses.     Ibid.  13—38. 

Who  was  delivered  up  for  our  sins,  and  rose  again  for  our  justification. 
Rom.  4 — 25. 

Christ  died  for  us:  much  more  therefore  being  now  justified  by  his  blood, 
shall  we  be  saved  from  wrath  through  him.  For  if,  when  we  were  enemies, 
we  were  reconciled  to  God  by  the  death  of  his  Son:  much  more  being  recon- 
ciled, shall  we  be  saved  by  his  life.     Ibid.  5—9,  10.     See  whole  Chapter. 

But  you  are  washed,  but  you  are  sanctified,  but  you  are  justified,  in  the 
name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Clu-ist,  and  in  the  Spirit  of  our  God.     1.  Cor.  6—11. 

For  I  delivered  to  you  first  of  all,  which  I  also  received:  how  that  Christ 
died  for  our  sins,  according  to  the  Scriptures.     Ibid.  15 — 3. 

Him,  who  knew  no  sin,  he  hath  made  sin  for  us,  that  we  might  be  made 
the  justice  of  God  in  him.     2.  Cor.  5—21. 

Note. — Sin  for  us.     That  is,  to  be  a  sin-offering,  a  victim  for  sin. 

Grace  be  to  you,  and  peace  from  God  the  Father  and  from  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  gave  himself  for  our  sins,  Ihat  he  might  deliver  us  from  this  pre- 
sent wicked  world,  according  to  the  will  of  God  and  our  Father.  Galat. 
1—8,  4. 

In  whom  we  have  redemption  through  his  blood,  the  remission  of  sins, 
according  to  the  riches  of  his  grace,  which  hath  superabounded  in  us  in  all 
wisdom  and  prudence.    Ephes.  1 — 7,  8. 

That  he  might  shew  in  the  ages  to  come  the  abundant  riches  of  his  grace. 


SIN.  835 

in  goodness  upon  us  in  Christ  Jesus.     Ibid.  2—7.     See  verse  5;  also  1.  Peter. 
3—18. 

In  whom  we  have  redemption  through  his  blood,  the  remission  of  sins. 
Coloss.  1 — 14. 

And  you,  when  you  were  dead  in  your  sins,  and  the  uncircumcision  of 
your  flesh,  he  hath  quickened  together  with  him,  forgiving  you  all  offences: 
blotting  out  the  hand- writing  of  the  decree  which  was  against  us,  which  was 
contrary  to  us,  and  the  same  he  took  out  of  the  way,  fastening  it  to  the  cross. 
Ibid.  2-13.  14. 

A  faithful  saying,  and  worthy  of  all  acceptation:  That  Christ  Jesus  came 
into  this  world  to  save  sinners,  of  whom  I  am  the  chief.  1.  Tim.  1—15.  See 
Hebr.  9  -28. 

Who  gave  himself  for  us,  that  he  might  redeem  us  from  all  iniquity, 
and  purify  unto  himself  a  people  acceptable,  pursuing  good  works.  Titus. 
2—14. 

Knowing  that  you  were  not  redeemed  with  corruptible  gold  or  silver  from 
your  vain  conveivsation  of  the  tradition  of  your  fathers;  but  with  the  pre- 
cious blood  of  Christ,  as  of  a  lamb  unspotted  and  undefiled.  1.  Peter.  1 — 18, 
19.     See  Hebr.  9—14. 

Who  his  ownself  bore  our  sins  in  his  body  upon  the  tree;  that  we,  being 
dead  to  sins,  should  live  to  justice;  by  whose  stripes  you  were  healed. 
1.  Peter.  2—24.     See  Hebr.  1—3. 

Because  Chi-ist  also  died  once  for  our  sins,  the  just  for  the  unjust,  that  he 
might  offer  us  to  God,  being  put  to  death,  indeed,  in  the  flesh,  but  brought  to 
life  by  the  Spirit.     1.  Peter.  3—18.     See  Rom.  3—6,  and  following  verses. 

But  if  we  walk  in  the  light,  as  he  also  is  in  the  light;  we  have  fellowship 
one  towards  another,  and  the  blood  of  Jesus  Christ  his  Son  cleanseth  us  from 
all  sin.     1.  John.  1 — 7. 

I  write  to  you,  little  children,  because  your  sins  ai-e  forgiven  you  for  his 
name's  sake.     Ibid.  2— 12.     See  3— 5. 

Grace  be  unto  you  and  .peace  from  him,  who  is,  and  who  was,  and  who  is 
to  come,  and  from  the  seven  spirits  which  are  before  his  throne  ;  and  from 
Jesus  Christ,  who  is  the  faithful  witness,  the  first  begotten  of  the  dead,  and 
the  prince  of  the  kings  of  the  earth;  who  hath  loved  us,  and  washed  us  from 
our  sins  in  his  own  blood.     Apocal.  1 — 4,  5. 

We  Cannot  be  Certain  as  to  Whether  our  Sins  are  Forgiven. 

And  when  thoa  shalt  seek  there  the  Lord  thy  God,  thou  shalt  fiud  him: 
yet  so,  if  thou  seek  him  with  all  thy  heart,  and  all  ithe  affliction  of  thy  soul. 
Deut.  4-29. 

If  I  would  justify  myself,  my  own  mouth  shall  condemn  me:  if  I  would 
show  myself  innocent,  he  shall  prove  me  wicked.  Although  I  should  be  sim- 
ple, even  this  my  soul  shall  be  ignorant  of,  and  I  shall  be  weary  of  my  life. 
*  *  I  feared  all  my  works,  knowing  that  thou  didst  not  spare  the  offender. 
Job.  9—20*  21  and  28. 

For  what  shall  I  do  when  God  shall  rise  to  judge  ?  and  when  he  shall  ex- 
maine,  what  shall  I  answer  him  ?    Ibid.  31—14.     See  Psalm.  18—13,  14. 

Who  can  say:  My  heart  is  clean.  I  am  pure  from  sins.     Prov.  20—9. 

He  that  hideth  his  sins,  shall  not  prosper:  but  he  that  shall  confess,  and 
ioi'sake  them,  shall  obtain  mercy.     Blessed  is  the  man  that  is  always  fearful: 


836  SIN. 

but  he  that  is  hardened  in  mind,  shall  fall  into  evil.     Ibid.  28— 13,  14. 

There  are  just  men  and  wise  men,  and  their  works  are  in  the  hand  of 
God:  and  yet  man  knoweth  not  whether  he  be  worthy  of  love  or  hatred. 
But  all  things  are  kept  uncertain,     Eccles.  9 — 1,  2. 

Be  not  without  fear  about  sin  forgiven;  and  add  not  sin  upon  sin. 
Ecdi.  5—5. 

But  as  to  me,  it  is  a  thing  of  the  least  account  to  be  judged  by  you,  or 
by  human  judgment :  but  neither  do  I  judge  myself.  For  I  am  not  conscious 
to  myself  of  anything:  yet  in  this  I  am  not  justified:  but  he  that  judgethme 
is  the  Lord.  1.  Cor.  4— 3,  4.  See  Rom.  11—20;  Philip.  3— 11;  1.  Tim.  1—19,' 
and  Hebr.  3—14. 

Wherefore,  my  dearly  beloved,  (as  you  have  always  obeyed  not  as  in  my 
presence  only,  but  much  more  now  in  my  absence,)  work  your  salvation  with 
fear  and  trembling.     Philip.  2—12.     See  Hebr.  4 — 1. 

And  if  you  invoke  the  Father,  him  who,  without  respect  of  persons, 
judgeth  according  to  every  one's  work,  converse  in  fear  during  the  time  of 
your  sojourning  here.     1.  Peter.  1 — 17.     See  1.  Cor.  9 — 27. 

Wherefore,  brethren,  labour  the  more,  that  by  good  works  you  may  make 
■  sure  your  vocation  and  election.     2.  Peter.  1 — 10.     See  1.  Cor.  10 — 12. 

Relapse  into  Sin  should  be  Guarded  against. 
(See  also  Relapse.) 

As  a  dog  returneth  to  his  vomit;  so  is  the  fool  that  repeateth  his  folly. 
Pro  v.  26—11. 

Be  not  without  fear  about  sin  forgiven;  and  add  not  sin  upon  sin:  and 
say  not:  The  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  great:  he  will  have  mercy  on  the  multitude 
of  my  sins.  For  mercy  and  wrath  quickly  come  from  him:  and  his  wrath 
looketh  upon  sinners.     Eccli.  5—5  to  7. 

My  son,  hast  thou  sinned  ?  do  so  no  more:  but  for  thy  former  sins  also 
pray  that  they  may  be  forgiven  thee.  Flee  from  sins  as  from  the  face  of  a 
serpent:  for  if  thou  comest  near  them,  they  will  take  hold  of  thee.  Ibid. 
21—1,  2. 

How  exceeding  base  art  thou  become,  going  the  same  ways  over  again  I 
Jerem.  2—36. 

And  when  an  unclean  spirit  is  gone  out  of  a  man,  he  walketh  through  dry 
places,  seeketh  rest,  anS  findeth  none.  Then  he  saith:  I  will  return  into  my 
house  from  whence  I  came  out.  And  coming  he  findeth  it  empty,  swept,  and 
garnished.  Then  he  goeth,  and  taketh  with  him  seven  other  spirits  more 
wicked  than  himself;  and«they  enter  in  and  dwell  there:  and  the  last  state  of 
that  man  is  made  worse  than  the  first.  Matth.  12 — 43  to  45.  See  Luke. 
11 — 24,  and  following  verses;  also  John.  5 — 14,  and  8 — 11. 

For  it  is  impossible  for  those,  who  were  once  enlightened,  have  tasted  al- 
so the  heavenly  gift,  and  were  made  partakers  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  have  more- 
over tasted  the  good  word  of  God,  and  the  powers  of  the  world  to  come,  and 
are  fallen  away;  to  be  renewed  again  Unto  penance,  crucifying  again  to  them- 
selves the  Son  of  God,  and  making  a  mockery  of  him.     Hebr.  6—4  to  8. 

For  if  we  sin  wilfully  after  having  received  the  knowledge  of  the  truth, 
there  is  now  left  no  sacrifice  for  sins,  but  a  certain  dreadful  expectjation  of 
judgment,  and  the  rage  of  a  fire,  which  shall  consume  the  adversaries.  Ibid. 
10—26,  27. 


SINNER.  8Sr 

For  if  having  fled  from  the  pollutions  of  the  world  through  the  knowledge 
of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  being  again  entangled  in  them, they  are 
overcome:  their  latter  state  is  become  unto  them  worse  than  the  former.  For 
it  had  been  better  for  them  not  to  have  known  the  way  of  justice,  than,  af- 
ter they  Imve  known  it,  to  turn  back  from  that  holy  commandment,  which 
was  delivered  to  them.  For,  that  of  the  true  proverb  hath  happened  to  them: 
The  dog  is  returned  to  his  own  vomit:  and  the  sow  that  was  washed,  to  her 
wallowing  in  the  mire.     2.  Peter.  3 — 20  to  22. 

Confession  of  Sins. 

(See  Confession,  and  Penance.) 

SINNER. 

The  Wretched  Condition  of  Sinners. 

Not  so  the  wicked,  not  so:  but  like  the  dust  whidi  the  wind  driveth  from 
the  face  of  the  earth.  Therefore  the  wicked  shall  not  rise  Again  in  judgment: 
nor  sinners  in  the  council  of  the  just.  For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the 
just:  and  the  way  of  the  wicked  shall  perish.     Psalm.  1 — 4  to  6. 

Thou  hast  struck  all  them  who  aremy  adversaries  without  cause:  thou 
hast  broken  the  teeth  of  sinners.     Psalm.  3 — 8. 

The  wickedness  of  sinners  shall  be  brought  to  nought.     Psalm.  7 — 10. 

The  Lord  shall  be  known  when  he  executeth  judgments:  the  sinner  hath 
been  caught  in  the  works  of  his  own  hands.  The  wicked  shall  be  turned  into 
hell,all  the  nations  that  forget  God.     Psalm.  9—17,  18.     See  Psalm.  36—19,34. 

Now  we  know  that  God  doth  not  hear  sinners.  John.  9 — 31.  See  Isa. 
59—2. 

Horo  Sinners  are  to  be  Treated. 

And  we  beseech  you,  brethren,  rebuke  the  unquiet;  comfort  the  feeble- 
minded; support  the  weak;  be  patient  towards  all  men.     1.  Thess.  5 — 14. 

If  any  man  obey  not  our  word  by  this  epistle,  note  that  man,  and  do 
not  keep  company  with  him,  that  he  may  be  ashamed:  yet  do  not  esteem  him 
as  an  enem}^;  but  admonish  him  as  a  brother.     2.  Thess.  3—14,  15. 

Them  that  sin  reprove  before  all;  that  the  rest  may  also  have  fear.  1.  Tim. 
5—20. 

The  Cretians  are  always  liars,  evil  beasts,  slothful  bellies.  This  testimony 
is  true:  wherefore  rebuke  them  sharply,  that  they  may  be  sound  in  the  faith. 
Titus.  1—12,  18. 

A  man  that  is  a  heretic,  after  tlie  first  and  second  admonition,  avoid: 
knowing  that  he  that  is  such  a  one,  is  subverted  and  sinneth, being  condemned 
by  his  own  judgment.     Ibid.  3—10,11. 

And  some  indeed  reprove  being  judged:  but  others  save,  snatching  them 
out  of  the  fire.  And  on  others  have  compassion  in  fear;  hating  also  the  spot- 
ted garment,  which  is  carnal.     Jude.  1—22,  23. 

SLANDER. 

(See  Detraction.) 
53 


838  SLAVERY. 

{See  also  Service,  and  Servant.) 
Slavery  of  Sin,  Vicious  in  Itself. 

Jesus  answered  them:  Amen,  ameu  I  say  unto  you:  That  whosoever  com- 
mitteth  sin,  is  the  servant  of  sin.    John.  8—34.     See  verse  35, 

Know  you  not.  that  to  whom  you  yield  yourselves  servants  to  obey,  his 
servants  you  are  whom  you  obey,  whether  it  be  of  sin,  unto  death,  or  of 
obedience,  unto  justice.     Rom.  6—16.     See  following  verses. 

Promising  them  hberty,  when  they  themselves  are  slaves  of  corruption:  • 
for  by  whom  a  man  is  overcome,  of  the  same  also  he  is  the  slave.     2.  Peter. 
3—19. 

Slavery  of  Sin,  Fatal  to  Man. 

Now  the  servant  abideth  not  in  the  house  for  ever.  John.  8—35.  See 
verse  34. 

Let  not  sin  therefore  reign  in  your  mortal  body,  so  as  to  obey  the  lusts 
thereof.  *  *  For  when  you  were  the  servants  of  sin,  you  were  free  from 
justice.  What  fruit  therefore  had  you  then  in  those  things,  of  which  you  are 
now  ashamed  ?  For  the  end  of  them  is  death.     Rom.  6—12  and  20,  21. 

SLAUGHTER. 

And  they  {the  four  kings)  returned,  and  came  to  the  fountain  of  Misphat, 
the  same  is  Cades:  and  they  smote  all  the  country  of  the  Amalecites.  Gen. 
14r— 7.     See  Chapter  7;  also  Exod.  Chapters  12,  14,  and  1.  Peter.  3—20. 

And  when  they  {the  Israelites)  had  fought  against  the  Madianites,  and  had 
overcome  them,  they  slew  all  the  men.  Num.  31  -7.  See  verse  17;  also  11—21, 
and  14—30. 

And  they  {the  Israelites)  took  the  city  {Jericho),  and  killed  all  that  were  in 
it,  man  and  woman,  young  and  old.  The  oxen  also  and  the  sheep,  and  the 
asses,  they  slew  with  the  edge  of  the  sword.    Josue.  6 — 20,  21. 

So  Josue  and  all  Israel  seeing  that  the  city  was  taken,  and  that  the  smoke 
of  the  city  rose  up,  returned,  and  slew  the  men  of  Hai.  And  they  also  that 
had  taken  and  set  the  city  on  fire,  issuing  out  of  the  city  to  meet  their  own 
men,  began  to  cut  off  the  enemies  who  were  surrounded  by  them.  So  that 
the  enemies  being  cut  off  on  both  sides,  not  one  of  so  great  a  multitude  was 
saved.     Ibid,  8—21,  22. 

And  Barac  pursued  after  the  fleeing  chariots,  and  the  army,  unto  Haros- 
eth  of  the  Gentiles:  and  all  the  multitude  of  the  enemy  was  utterly  destroyed. 
Judges.  4 — 13. 

And  Jephte  passed  over  to  the  children  of  Ammon,  to  fight  against  them: 
and  the  Lord  delivered  them  into  his  hands.  And  he  smote  them  from  Aroer 
tin  you  come  to  Mennith,  twenty  cities,  and  as  far  as  Abel,  which  is  set  with 
vineyards,  with  a  very  great  slaughter.     Ibid.  11—32,  33. 

Now  the  house  was  full  of  men  and  women ;  and  all  the  princes  of  the 
Philistines  were  there.  Moreover,  about  three  thousand  persons  of  both  sex- 
es from  the  roof  and  the  higher  part  of  the  house,  were  beholding  Samson's 
play.  *  *  He  said:  Let  me  die  with  the  Philistines.  And  when  he  had 
strongly  shook  the  pillars,  the  house  fell  uikhi  all  the  princes,  and  the  rest  of 
the  multitude,  that  was  there:  and  he  killed  many  more  at  his  death,  than 
he  had  killed  before  in  his  life.     Ibid.  16—27,  30. 


SLAUGHTER.  839 

And  so  it  was,  that  they  were  slain  on  both  sides  by  the  enemies;  and 
there  was  no  rest  of  their  men  dying.  They  fell,  and  were  beaten  down  on 
the  east  side  of  the  city  Gabaa.  And  they  that  were  slain  in  the  same  place, 
were  eighteen  thousand  men,  all  most  valiant  soldiers.  And  when  they  that 
remained  of  Benjamin  saw  this,  they  fled  into  the  wilderness,  and  made  tow- 
ards the  rock  that  is  called  Remmon.  In  that  flight  also  as  they  were  strag- 
gling, and  going  different  ways,  they  slew  of  them  five  thousand  men.  And 
as  they  went  farther,  they  still  pursued  them,  and  slew  also  other  two  thous- 
and.    Ibid.  20—43  to  45. 

So  the  Philistines  fought;  and  Israel  was  overthrown:  and  every  man 
fled  to  his  own  dwelling:  and  there  was  an  exceeding  great  slaughter;  for 
there  fell  of  Israel  thirty  thousand  footmen.     1.  Kings.  4 — 10. 

Then  Saul  and  all  the  people  that  were  with  him,  shouted  together,  and 
they  came  to  the  plabe  of  the  fight:  and  behold,  every  man's  sword  was  turn- 
ed upon  his  neighbour;  and  there  was  a  very  great  slaughter.     Ibid.  14 — 20. 

And  Saul  smote  Amalec  from  Hevila,  until  thou  comest  to  Sur,  which  is 
over-against  Egypt.  And  he  took  Agag  the  king  of  Amalec  alive:  but  all 
the  common  people  he  slew  with  the  edge  of  the  sword.  Ibid.  15 — 7,  8.  See 
1.  Paral.  10—1,  2;  21—14,  and  2.  Kings.  24—15. 

And  both  sides  set  their  armies  in  array  one  against  the  other  seven  days; 
and  on  the  seventh  day  the  battle  was  fought:  and  the  children  of  Israel 
slew  of  the  Syrians  a  hundred  thousand  footmen  in  one  day.  And  they  that 
remained  fled  to  Aphec,  into  the  city:  and  the  wall  fell  upon  seven  and  twen- 
ty thousand  men,  that  were  left.     3.  Kings.  20 — 29,  30. 

And  it  came  to  pass  that  night,  that  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  came,  and  slew 
in  the  camp  of  the  Assyrians  a  hundred  and  eighty-five  thousand.  4.  Kings. 
19—35.  See  2.  Paral.  32—21;  Tsa.  37—36;  1.  Mach.  7— 41;  2.  Mach,  8—19,  and 
15—22. 

And  Abia  and  his  people  slew  them  with  a  great  slaughter: and  there  fell 
wounded  of  Israel  five  hundred  thousand  valiant  men.     2.  Paral.  13 — 17. 

And  Zara  the  Ethiopian  came  out  against  them  with  his  army  of  ten  hun- 
dred thousand  men,  and  with  three  hundred  chariots:  and  he  came  as  far  as 
Maresa.  *  *  And  Asa  and  the  people  that  were  with  them  pursued  them  to 
Gerara:  and  the  Ethiopians  fell  even  to  utter  destruction;  for  the  Lord  slew 
them;  and  his  army  fought  against  them;  and  they  were  destroyed.  Ibid 
14—9  and  13. 

For  Phacee  the  son  of  Romelia  slew  of  Juda  a  hundred  and  twenty  thou- 
sand in  one  day,  all  valiant  men:  because  they  had  forsaken  the  Lord  the  God 
of  their  fathers.     Ibid.  28 — 6.     See  verse  8. 

Moreover  through  all  the  provinces  which  were  subject  to  the  king's  do- 
minion the  Jews  stood  for  their  lives,  and  slew  their  enemies  and  persecutors: 
insomuch  that  the  number  of  them  that  were  killed  amounted  to  seventy-five 
thousand.     Esther.  9 — 16. 

And  the  king  called  the  Jews  to  his  assistance:  and  they  came  to  him  aU 
at  once;  and  they  all  dispersed  themselves  through  the  city.  And  they  slew 
in  that  day  a  hundred  thousand  men:  and  they  set  fire  to  the  city,  and  got 
many  spoils  that  day,  and  delivered  the  king.  1.  Mach.  11 — 47,  48.  See  verse 
74;  also  10—85. 

Antiochus  commanded  the  soldiers  to  kill,  and  not  to  spare  any  that 
<;ame  in  their  way,  and  to  go  up  into  the  houses  to  slay.  Thus  there  was  a 
slaughter  of  young  and  old,  a  destruction  of  women  and  children,  and  killing 


840  SLOTHFULNESS. 

of  virgins  aud  infants.  And  there  were  slain  in  the  space  of  three  whole 
days  fourscore  thousand;  forty  thousand  were  made  prisoners,  and  as  many 
sold.     2.  Mach.  5—13  to  14. 

A^d  of  the  battle  that  they  had  fought  against  the  Galatians  in  Babylo- 
nia, how  they,  being  in  all  but  six  thousand,  when  it  came  to  the  point,  and 
the  Macedonians  their  companions  were  at  a  stand,  slew  a  hundred  and  twenty 
thousand,  because  of  the  help  they  had  from  heaven.  Ibid.  8—20.  See  verses- 
24  and  30;  also  10-23,  and  11—11. 

SLOTHFULNESS. 

{See  also  Idleness ,  and  Negligence.) 

Leaving  his  generals  to  fight  his  battles,David  remained  slothfully  at  homey 
and  fell  into  grievous  sins  in  consequence.     2.  Kings.  Chapter  11. 

The  sluggard  willeth  and  willeth  not:  but  the  soul  of  them  that  work,, 
shall  be  made  fat.     Pro  v.  1 3—4. 

Fear  casteth  down  the  slothful:  and  the  souls  of  the  effeminate  shall  be 
hungry.     Ibid.  18—8. 

Slothful ness  casteth  into  a  deep  sleep:  and  an  idle  soul  shall  suffer  hunger. 
*  *  The  slothful  hideth  his  hand  under  his  arm-pit,  and  will  not  so  much  as- 
bring  it  to  his  mouth.     Ibid.  19—15  and  24. 

Desires  kill  the  slothful:  for  his  hands  have  refused  to  work  at  all.  He 
longeth  and  desirethall  the  day.     Ibid.  21—25,  26. 

The  slothful  man  saith :  There  is  a  lion  without:  I  shall  be  slain  in  the 
midst  of  the  streets.     Ibid.  22—13. 

The  slothful  man  saith:  There  is  a  lion  in  the  way,  and  a  lioness  in  the 
roads.  As  the  door  turneth  upon  its  hinges,  so  doth  the  slothful  upon  his 
bed.  The  slothful  hideth  his  hand  under  his  armpit;  and  it  grieveth  him  to 
turn  it  to  his  mouth.  The  sluggard  is  wiser  in  his  own  conceit,  than  seven 
men  that  speak  sentences.     Prov.  26 — 13  to  16. 

He  worketh  under  correction,  and  seeketh  to  rest:  let  his  hands  be  idle^ 
and  he  seeketh  liberty.     Eccli.  33—26. 

Behold  this  was  the  iniquity  of  Sodom  thy  sister,  pride,  fullness  of  bread, 
and  abundance,  and  the  idleness  of  her,  and  of  her  daughters:  and  they  did 
not  put  forth  their  hand  to  the  needy,  and  to  tlie  poor.  And  they  were  lifted 
up,  and  committed  abominations  before  me:  and  I  took  them  away  as  thou 
hast  seen.     Ezech.  16 — 49,  50. 

And  the  ship-master  came  to  him  {Jonas)  and  said  to  him:  Why  art  thou 
fast  asleep  ?  rise  up,  call  upon  thy  God.     Jonas.  1 — 6. 

And  he  cometh  to  his  disciples,  and  findeth  them  asleep:  and  he  saith  to 
Peter:  What  I  could  you  not  watch  one  hour  witli  me?  Watch  ye,  and  pray, 
that  ye  enter  not  into  temptation.    Matth.  26 — 40,  41.    See  Mark.  14 — 87. 

Evils  of  Slothfulnesa. 

Because  of  the  cold  the  sluggard  would  not  plough:  he  shall  beg  there- 
fore in  the  summer,  and  it  shall  not  be  given  him.  *  *  Love  not  sleep,  lest 
poverty  oppress  thee;  open  thy  eyes,  and  be  filled  with  briead.  Prov.  20—4 
and  13. 

The  thoughts  of  the  industrious  always  bring  forth  abundance:  but  every 
sluggard  is  always  in  want.     Ibid.  21 — 5. 


SOBRIETY.  841 

I  pa,ssed  by  the  field  of  the  slothful  man,  and  by  the  vineyard  of  the 
foolish  man:  and  behold,  it  was  all  filled  with  nettles;  and  thorns  had  cov- 
ered the  face  thereof:  and  the  stone  wall  was  broken  down.  Which,  when 
I  had  seen,  I  laid  it  up  in  my  heart:  and  by  the  example  I  received  in- 
struction. Thou  wilt  sleep  a  little,  said  I:  thou  wilt  slumber  a  little;  thou 
wilt  fold  thy  hands  a  little  to  rest:  and  poverty  shall  come  to  thee  as  a  run- 
ner, and  beggary  as  an  armed  man.     Ibid.  24 — 30  to  34. 

He  that  tilleth  his  ground,  shall  be  filled  with  bread:  but  he  that  foUow- 
eth  idleness,  shall  be  filled  with  poverty.     Ibid.  28—19.     See  12—11. 

But  while  men  were  asleep,  his  enemy  came,  and  oversowed  cockle 
among  the  wheat;  and  went  his  way.     Matth.  13 — 25. 

And  his  lord,  answering,  said  to  him:  Thou  evil  and  slothful  servant, 
thou  knewest  that  I  reap  where  I  sow  not,  and  gather  where  I  have  not 
strewed:  Thou  oughtest,  therefore,  to  have  committed  my  money  to  the 
bankers:  and  at  my  coming  I  should  have  received  my  own  with  usury. 
Take  ye  away,  therefore,  the  talent  from  him,  and  give  it  to  him  that  hath 
ten  talents.  For  to  every  one  that  hath  shall  be  given;  and  he  shall  abound; 
but  from  him  that  hath  not,  that  also  which  he  seemeth  to  have  shall  be  taken 
away.  And  the  unprofitable  servant  cast  ye  out  into  the  exterior  darkness. 
There  shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth.     Ibid.  25 — 26  to  30. 

SOBRIETY. 

{See  also  Abstinence,  and  Temperance.) 
Sobriety  Commended. 

And  take  need  to  yourselves,  lest  perhaps  your  hearts  be  overcharged 
with  surfeiting,  and  drunkenness,  and  the  cares  of  this  Hfe;  and  that  day 
•come  upon  you  suddenly.     Luke.  21 — 34.    Eccli.  31 — 32,  and  following  verses. 

But  put  ye  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Clirist,  and  make  not  provisions  for  the 
flesh  in  its  concupiscences.  Rom.  13—14.  See  Galat.  5 — 16.  17,  and  1.  Peter. 
3—11. 

Therefore  let  us  not  sleep,  as  others  do;  but  let  us  watch,  and  be  sober. 
For  they  who  sleep,  sleep  in  the  night:  and  they  who  are  drunk,  are  drunk  in 
the  night.  But  let  us,  who  are  of  the  day,  be  sober,  having  on  the  breast- 
plate of  faith  and  charity,  and  for  a  helmet,  the  hope  of  salvation.  1.  Thess. 
5—6  to  8.     See  1.  Tim.  3—2;  2.  Tim.  1—7;  4—5;  Titus.  1—8,    and  2—2,  3. 

For  the  grace  of  God  our  Saviour  hath  appeared  to  all  men,  instructing 
us,  that  renouncing  impiety,  and  worldly  desires,  we  should  live  soberly,  and 
justly,  and  piously  in  this  world.     Titus.  2 — 11,  12.     See  Ephes.  5 — 18. 

Wherefore,  having  the  loins  of  your  mind  girded,  being  sober,  hope  per- 
fectly for  that  grace  which  is  offered  you  at  the  revelation  of  Jesus  Christ. 
1.  Peter.  1.  13. 

Be  sober,  and  watch :  because  your  adversary  the  devil,  as  a  roaring  lion, 
goeth  about  seeking  whom  he  may  devour.   Ibid.  5 — 8. 

SOCIETY. 

Society  of  the  Just,  and  Examples  of  the  Blessings  to  be  Derived  Therefrom. 


842  SOCIETY. 

Sodom  would  have  been  spared  had  ten  just  men  been  found  among  its 
inhabitants.     Gen.  18 — 32. 

Jacob  said  to  Laban:  Thou  hadst  but  little  before  I  came  to  thee,  and 
now  thou  art  rich:  and  the  Lord  hath  blessed  thee  at  my  coming.  Ibid. 
30—30. 

And  the  Lord  blessed  the  house  of  the  Egyptian  for  Joseph's  sake,  and 
multiplied  all  his  substance,  both  at  home,  and  in  the  fields.     Ibid.  39 — 5. 

And  Israel  served  the  Lord  all,  the  days  of  Josue,  and  of  the  ancients  that 
lived  a  long  time  after  Josue,  and  that  had  known  all  the  works  of  the  Lord 
which  he  had  done  in  Israel.    Josue.  34 — 31. 

And  it  was  told  Saul  by  some,  saying:  Behold,  David  is  in  Najoth  in 
Ramatha.  So  Saul  sent  officers  to  take  David:  and  when  they  saw  a  company 
of  prophets  prophesying,  and  Samuel  presiding  over  them,  the  Spirit  of  the 
Lord  came  also  upon  them:  and  they  likewise  began  to  prophesy.  And  when 
this  was  told  Saul,  he  sent  other  messengers:  but  they  also  prophesied.  And 
again  Saul  sent  messengers  the  third  time:  and  they  prophesied  also.  And 
Saul  being  exceeding  angry,  went  also  himself  to  Ramatha.  and  came  as  far 
as  the  great  cistern,  which  is  inSocho:  and  he  asked,  and  said:  In  what  place 
are  Samuel  and  David  ?  And  it  was  told  him:  Behold,  they  are  in  Najoth  in 
Ramatha.  And  he  went  to  Najoth  in  Ramatha:  and  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord 
came  upon  him  also;  and  he  went  on,  and  prophesied  till  he  came  to  Najoth 
in  Ramatha.  And  he  stripped  himself  also  of  his  garments,  and  prophesied 
with  the  rest  before  Samuel,  and  lay  down  naked  all' that  day  and  night. 
This  gave  occasion  to  a  proverb:  What,  is  Saul  too  among  the  prophets? 
1.  Kings.  19—19  to  24. 

With  the  holy  one  thou  wilt  be  holy;  and  with  the  valiant,  perfect.  With 
the  elect  thou  wilt  be  elect.     2.  Kings.  22—26,  27.     See  Psalm.  17—26,  27. 

But  after  this,  when  there  was  a  festival  of  the  Lord,  and  a  good  dinner 
was  prepared  in  Tobias's  house,  he  said  to  his  son:  Go,  and  bring  some  of 
our  tribe  that  fear  God,  to  feast  with  us.     Tob.  2 — 1,  2. 

Lay  out  thy  bread  and  thy  wine  upon  the  burial  of  a  just  man;  and  do 
not  eat  and  drink  thereof  with  the  wicked.  Seek  counsel  always  of  a  wise 
man.     Ibid.  4—18,  19. 

And  Tobias  said  to  him:  I  pray  thee,  tell  me,  of  what  family,  or  what 
tribe  art  thou?  and  Raphael  the  Angel  answered:  Dost  thou  seek  the  family 
of  him  thou  hirest,  or  the  hired  servant  himself  to  go  with  thy  son?  but  lest 
I  should  make  thee  uneasy,  I  am  Azarias  the  son  of  the  great  Ananias.  And 
Tobias  answered:  Thou  art  of  a  great  family.  But  I  pray  thee  be  not  angry 
that  I  desired  to  know  thy  family.    Ibid.  5 — 16  to  19. 

Never  have  I  joined  myself  with  them  that  play:  neither  have  I  made 
myself  partaker  with  them  that  walk  in  lightness.     Ibid.  3—17. 

I  made  a  covenant  with  my  eyes,  that  I  would  not  so  much  as  think  u}K)n 
a  virgin.    Job.  31  —1. 

I  have  not  sat  with  the  council  of  vanity:  neither  will  I  go  in  with  the 
doers  of  unjust  tilings.  I  have  hated  the  assembly  of  the  malignant;  and 
with  the  wicked  I  will  not  sit.  I  will  wash  my  hands  among  tlie  innoctnt 
and  will  compass  thy  altar,  0;Lord.  That  I  may  hear  the  voice  of  thy  praise; 
and  tell  of  all  thy  wondrous  works.  I  have  loved,  O  Lord,  the  beauty  of  thy 
house;  and  the  place  where  thy  glory  dwelleth.     Psalm.  25—4  to  8. 

He  that  walketh  with  the  wise,  shall  be  wise:  a  friend  of  fools  shall  be- 
come like  to  them.     Prov.  13—20. 


SOCIETY.  84S 

Stand  in  the  multitude  of  ancients  that  are  wise,  and  join  thyself  from 
thy  heart  to  their  wisdom,  that  thou  mayst  hear  every  discourse  of  God,  and 
the  sayings  of  praise  may  not  escape  thee.  And  if  thou  see  a  man  of  under- 
standing, go  to  him  early  in  the  morning;  and  let  thy  foot  wear  the  stepa  of 
his  doors.     Ecch.  6-35,  36. 

Despise  not  the  discourse  of  them  that  are  ancient  and  wise;  but  acquaint 
thyself  with  their  proverbs.  For  of  them  thou  shalt  learn  wisdom,  and  in- 
struction of  understanding,  and  to  serve  great  men  without  blame.  Let  not 
the  discourse  of  the  ancients  escape  thee;  for  they  have  learned  of  their 
fathers:  for  of  them  thou  shalt  learn  understanding,  and  to  give  an  answer  in 
time  of  need.     Ibid.  8 — 9  to  12. 

According  to  thy  power  beware  of  thy  neighbour;  and  treat  with  the 
wise  and  prudent.  Let  just  men  be  thy  guests;  and  let  thy  glory  be  in  the 
fear  of  God.     Ibid.  9-21,  22. 

Every  beast  loveth  its  like:  so  also  every  man  him  that  is  nearest  to  him- 
self. All  flesh  shall  consort  with  the  like  to  itself:  and  every  man  shall  asso- 
ciate himself  to  his  like.  If  the  wolf  shall  at  any  time  have  fellowship  with 
the  lamb,  so  the  sinner  with  the  just.  What  fellowship  hath  a  holy  man 
with  a  dog  ?    Ibid.  13—19  to  22. 

From  thence  they  {Judas  and  his  army)  departed  to  Scythopolis,  which 
lieth  six  hundred  furlongs  from  Jerusalem.  But  the  Jews  that  were  among 
the  Scythopolitans  testifying  that  they  were  used  kindly  by  them,  and  that 
even  in  the  times  of  their  adversity  they  had  treated  them  with  humanity: 
they  gave  them  thanks,  exhorting  them  to  be  still  friendlj'  to  their  nation. 
2.  Mach.  12— 29  to  31. 

And  we  being  mightily  tossed  with  the  tempest,  the  next  day  they  threw 
overboard;  and  the  third  day  they  cast  out,  with  their  own  hands,  the  tack- 
ling of  the  ship.  And  neither  sun  nor  stars  appearing  for  many  days,  and  no 
small  storm  threatening,  all  hopes  of  our  safety  were  now  lost.  And  after 
they  had  fasted  a  long  time,  Paul,  standing  in  the  midst  of  them,  said:  You 
should,  indeed,  O  ye  men,  have  hearkened  to  me,  and  not  have  put  off  from 
Crete,  and  to  have  suffered  this  harm  and  loss.  And  now  I  exhort  you  to  be 
of  good  cheer;  for  there  shall  be  no  loss  of  any  man's  life  among  you,  but  only 
of  the  ship.  For  an  Angel  of  God,  whose  I  am,  and  whom  I  serve,  stood  by 
me  this  night,  saying:  Fear  not,  Paul;  thou  must  be  brought  before  Cesar: 
and,  behold,  God  hath  given  thee  all  them  that  sail  with  thee.  Acts.  27 — 18 
to  24. 

Society  of  the  Wicked. 

And  they  said  to  Lot:  Hast  thou  here  any  of  thine?  son-in-law,  or  sons  or 
daughters,  all  that  are  thine  bring  them  out  of  this  city:  for  we  will  destry  this 
place,  because  their  cry  is  grown  loud  before  the  Lord,  who  hath  sent  us  to 
destroy  them.  So  Lot  went  out,  and  spoke  to  his  sons-in-law  that  were  to 
have  his  daughters,  and  said:  Arise:  get  you  out  of  this  place,  because  the 
Lord  will  destroy  this  city.  And  he  seemed  to  them  to  speak  as  it  were  in 
jest.  And  when  it  was  morning  the  Angels  pressed  him,  saying:  Arise,  take 
thy  wife,  and  the  two  daughters  which  thou  hast:  lest  thou  also  perish  in  the 
wickedness  of  the  city.  And  as  he  lingered,  they  took  his  hand,  and  the  hand 
of  hii  wife,  and  of  his  two  daughters,  because  the  Lord  spared  him.  And 
they  brought  him  forth,  and  set  him  without  the  city:  and  there  they  spoke 


844  SOCIETY. 

to  him,  saying:  Save  thy  life:  look  not  back,  neither  stay  thou  in  all  the  coun- 
try about:  but  save  thyself  in  the  mountain,  lest  thou  be  also  consumed.  Gen. 
19—12  to  17. 

And  when  Sara  had  seen  the  son  of  Agar  the  Egyptian  playing  with  Isaac 
her  son,  she  said  to  Abraham:  Cast  out  this  bond  woman,  and  her  son:  for  the 
son  of  the  bond-woman  shall  not  be  heir  with  my  son  Isaac.     Ibid.  21—9. 

He  (Moses)  said  to  the  multitude:  Depart  from  the  tents  of  these  wicked 
men,  and  touch  nothing  of  theirs,  lest  you  be  involved  in  their  sins.  Num. 
16—26. 

The  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Command  the  children  of  Israel,  and  say  to  them: 
When  you  shall  have  passed  over  the  Jordan,  entering  into  the  land 
of  Chanaan,  destroy  all  the  inhabitants  of  that  land,  beat  down  their 
pillars,  and  break  in  pieces  their  statues,  and  waste  all  their  high  places, 
cleansing  the  land,  and  dwelling  in  it.  For  I  have  given  it  you  fur  a  pos- 
session. And  you  shall  divide  it  among  you  by  lot.  To  the  more  you  sliall 
give  a  larger  part,  and  to  the  fewer  a  lesser.  To  every  one  as  the  lot  shall 
fall,  so  shall  the  inheritance  be  given.  The  possession  shall  be  di\nded  by  the 
tribes  and  the  families.  But  if  you  will  not  kill  the  inhabitants  of  the  land, 
they  that  remain  shall  be  unto  you  as  nails  in  your  eyes,  and  spears  in  your 
sides:  and  they  shall  be  your  adversaries  in  the  land  of  your  habitation.  Ibid. 
33—50  to  55. 

But  if  you  will  embrace  the  errors  of  these  nations  that  dwell  among  you, 
and  make  marriages  with  them,  and  join  friendships:  know  ye  for  a  certainty 
that  the  Lord  your  God  will  not  destroy  them  before  your  face:  but  they  shall 
be  a  pit  and  a  snare  in  your  way,  and  a  stumbling-block  at  your  side,  and 
stakes  in  your  eyes,  till  he  take  you  away  and  destroy  you  from  off  this  ex- 
cellent land,  which  he  hath  given  you.  Josue.  23 — 12,  13.  See  7 — 5,  and  fol- 
lowing verses. 

And  Josaphat  king  of  Juda  returned  to  his  house  in  peace  to  Jerusalem. 
And  Jehu  the  son  of  Hanani  the  seer  met  him,  and  said  to  him:  Tliou  helpest 
the  ungodly,  and  thou  art  joined  in  friendship  with  them  that  hate  the  Lord; 
and  therefore  thou  didst  deserve  indeed  the  wrath  of  the  Lord.  2.  Paral. 
19—1,  2. 

After  these  things  Josaphat  king  of  Juda  made  friendship  with  Ochozias 
king  of  Israel,  whose  works  were  very  wicked.  And  he  was  jmrtner  with 
him  in  making  ships,  to  go  to  Tharsis:  and  they  made  the  ships  in  Asionga- 
ber.  And  Eliezer  the  son  of  Dodau  of  Maresa  prophesied  to  Josaphat,  saying: 
Because  thou  hast  made  a  league  with  Ochozias,  the  Lord  hath  destroyed  thy 
works;  and  the  ships  are  broken;  and  they  could  not  go  to  Tharsis.  Ibid. 
20—35  to  37. 

With  the  holy,  thou  wilt  be  holy;  and  with  the  innocent  man  thou  wilt 
be  innocent:  and  with  the  elect  thou  wilt  be  elect:  and  with  the  perverse  thou 
wilt  be  perverted.     Psalm,  17 — 26,  27. 

Be  not  emulous  of  evil  doera;  nor  envy  them  that  work  iniquity.  Psalm. 
86—1 

My  son,  if  sinners  shall  entice  thee,  consent  not  to  them.  If  they  shall 
say:  Come  with  us;  let  us  lie  in  wait  for  blood:  let  us  hide  snares  for  the  in- 
nocent without  cause:  let  us  swallow  him  up  alive  like  hell,  and  whole  as  one 
that  goeth  down  into  the  pit.  We  shaU  find  all  precious  substance;  we  shall 
fill  our  houses  with  spoils.  Cast  in  thy  lot  with  us;  let  us  all  have  one  purse. 
My  son,  walk  not  thou  with  them:  restrain  thy  footf  from  their  paths.     For 


SOCIETY.  845 

their  feet  run  to  evil,  and  make  haste  to  shed  blood.     Prov.  1—10  to  16. 

Be  not  delighted  in  the  paths  of  the  wicked:  neither  let  the  way  of  the 
evil  men  please  thee.  Flee  from  it;  pass  not  by  it:  go  aside,  and  forsake  it. 
For  they  sleep  not,  except  they  have  done  evil:  and  their  sleep  is  taken  away 
unless  they  have  made  some  to  fall.  They  eat  the  bread  of  wickedness,  and 
drink  the  wine  of  iniquity.     Ibid.  4 — 14  to  17. 

Let  not  thy  heart  covet  her  beauty;  be  not  caught  with  her  winks:  for 
the  price  of  a  harlot  is  scarce  one  loaf:  but  the  woman  catch eth  the  precious 
soul  of  a  man.  Can  a  man  hide  fire  in  his  bosom,  and  his  garments  not  burn  ? 
Or  can  he  walk  upon  hot  coals,  and  his  feet  not  be  burnt?    Ibid.  6—25  to  28. 

He  that  walketh  with  the  wise,  shall  be  wise:  a  friend  of  fools  shall  be- 
come like  to  them.     Ibid.  13 — 20. 

Meddle  not  with  him  that  revealeth  secrets  and  walketh  deceitfully,  and 
openeth  wide  his  lips.     Ibid.  20— 19. 

Cast  out  the  scoffer,  and  contention  shall  go  out  with  him;  and  quarrels 
and  reproaches  shall  cease.  *  *  Be  not  a  friend  to  an  angry  man;  and  do 
not  walk  with  a  furious  man:  lest  jierhaps  thou  learn  his  ways,  and  take 
scandal  to  thy  soul.     Ibid.  22—10,  and  24,  25. 

Eat  not  with  an  envious  man,  and  desire  not  his  meats:  because  like  a 
soothsaj'er  and  diviner,  he  thinketh  that  which  he  knoweth  not.  Eat  and 
drink,  will  he  say  to  thee:  and  his  mind  is  not  with  thee.  The  meats 
which  thou  hadst  eaten,  thou  shalt  vomit  up:  and  shalt  lose  thy  beautiful 
words.  Speak  not  in  the  ears  of  fools:  because  they  will  despise  the  instruc- 
tion of  thy  speech.  *  *  Let  not  thy  heart  envy  sinners:  but  be  thou  in  the 
fear  of  the  Lord  all  the  day  long.  *  *  Be  not  in  the  feasts  of  great  drink- 
ers, nor  in  their  revellings,  who  contribute  flesh  to  eat:  because  they  that 
give  themselves  to  drinking,  and  that  club  together,  shall  be  consumed;  and 
drowsiness  shall  be  clothed  with  rags.  Ibid.  23—6  to  9,  17,  and  20,  21.  See 
24-1,  and  19  to  21. 

The  just  abhor  a  wicked  man:  and  the  wicked  loath  them  that  are  in  the 
right  way.     Ibid.  29 — 27. 

Depart  from  the  unjust:  and  evils  shall  depart  from  thee.     Eccli.  7 — 2. 

Go  not  on  the  waj'  with  a  bold  man,  lest  he  burden  thee  with  his  evils: 
for  he  goeth  according  to  his  own  will;  and  thou  shalt  perish  together  with 
his  folly.  Quarrel  not  with  a  passionate  man,  and  go  not  into  the  desert  with 
a  bold  man:  for  blood  is  as  nothing  in  his  sight;  and  where  there  is  no  help 
he  will  overthrow  thee.  Advise  not  with  fools;  for  they  cannot  love  but  such 
things  as  please  them.     Ibid.  8 — 18  to  20. 

Keep  thee  far  from  the  man  that  hath  power  to  kill;  so  thou  shalt  not 
suspect  the  fear  of  death.  And  if  thou  come  to  him,  commit  no  fault;  lest  he 
take  away  thy  life.  Know  it  to  be  a  communication  with  death: for  thou  art 
going  i  :  the  midst  of  snares,  and  walking  upon  the  arms  of  them  that  are 
grieved.     Ibid.  9—18  to  20. 

He  that  toucheth  pitch,  shall  be  defiled  with  it:  and  he  that  hath  fellow- 
ship with  the  proud,   shall  put  on  pride.     *    *    What  agreement  shall  the 
.  earthen  pot  have  with  the  kettle?  for  if  they  knock  one  agamst  the  other,  it 
shall  be  broken.     Ibid.  13 — 1  and  3. 

The  man  born  blind  loas  not  numbered  among  the  faithful,  until  he  had 
been  cast  out  of  the  synagogue  by  the  Pharisees.  John.  9 — 35. 

And  entering  into  the  synagogue,  he  [Paul)  spoke  boldly  for  the  space  of 
three  months,  disputing  and  persuading  concerning  the  kingdom  of  God. 


846  SOLICITUDE. 

But  when  some  were  hardened  and  believed  not.  but  spoke  ill  of  the  way  of 
the  Lord  before  the  multitude,  departing  from  them,  he  separated  the  disci- 
ples, disputing  daily  in  the  school  of  one  Tj^rannus.     Acts.  19 — 8,  9. 

Bear  not  the  yoke  together  with  unbelievers.  For  what  participation  hath 
justice  with  injustice  ?  Or  what  fellowship  hath  light  with  darkness  ?  And 
what  concord  hath  Christ  with  Belial  ?  Or  what  part  hath  the  faithful  with 
the  unbeliever  ?  And  what  agreement  hath  the  temple  of  God  with  idols  ?  For 
you  are  the  temple  of  the  living  God:  as  God  saith:  I  will  dwell  in  them, and 
walk  among  them:  and  I  will  be  their  God;  and  they  shall  be  my  people. 
Wherefore,  Go  out  from  among  them, and  be  ye  separate,  saith  the  Lord;  and 
touch  not  the  unclean  thing:  and  I  will  receive  you:  and  I  will  be  a  Father 
to  you:  and  you  shall  be  my  sons  and  daughters,  saith  the  Lord  Almighty. 
2.  Cor.  6 — 14  to  18.     See  1.  Cor.  5 — 9,  and  following  verses. 

And  have  no  fellowship  with  the  unfruitful  works  of  darkne.Hs;  but  rather 
reprove  them.  For  the  things  that  are  done  by  them  in  private,  it  is  shame- 
ful even  to  mention.     Ephes.  5 — 11,  12.     See  2.  Thess.  3—14. 

Alexander  the  copper-smith  hath  done  me  many  evil  things:  the  Lord 
will  render  to  him  according  to  his  works;  whom  do  thou  also  avoid;  for  he 
hath  greatly  opposed  our  words.     2.  Tim.  4 — 14, 15. 

And  I  heard  another  voice  from  heaven,  saying:  Go  out  from  her,  my 
people;  that  you  be  not  partakers  of  her  sins,  and  that  you  receive  not  of  her 
plagues.     Apocal.  18 — 4. 

SODOMY. 

(See  Lewdness.) 

SOLICITUDE. 

Excessive  Solicitude  not  to  be  Approved. 

Six  days  shalt  thou  work:  the  seventh  day  thou  shalt  cease  toplough.and 
to  reap.     Exod.  34-21. 

But  if  you  say:  What  shall  we  eat  the  seventh  year,  if  we  sow  not,  nor 
gather  out  fruits?  I  will  give  you  my  blessing  the  sixth  year,  and  it  shall  yield 
the  fruits  of  three  years.     Levit.  25—20,21. 

He  afflicted  thee  with  waiit,  and  gave  thee  manna  for  thy  food,  which 
neither  thou  nor  thy  fathers  knew:  to  show  that  not  in  bread  alone  doth  man 
live;  but  in  every  word  that  proceedeth  from  the  mouth  of  God.     Deut.  8 — 3. 

What  is  a  man  that  thou  shouldest  magnify  him  ?  or  why  dost  thou  set  thy 
heart  upon  him  ?  thou  visitest  him  early  in  the  morning,  and  thou  provest  him 
suddenly.    Job.  7 — 17,  18.     See  Psalm.  8—5. 

Cast  thy  care  upon  the  Lord,  and  he  shall  sustain  thee;  he  shall  not  suf- 
fer the  just  to  waver  for  ever.    Psalm.  54 — 23. 

The  eyes  of  all  hope  in  thee,  O  Lord :  and  thou  givest  them  meat  in  due 
season.  Thou  openest  tliy  hand,  and  fillest  with  blessing  every  living  crea- 
ture.    Psalm.   144—15.  16.     See  Psalm.  103—27,  28. 

The  Lord  will  not  afflict  the  soul  of  the  just  with  famine:  and  he  will  dis- 
appoint deceitful  practices  of  the  wicked.     Prov.  10 — 3. 

The  just  eateth  and  filleth  his  soul:  but  the  belly  of  the  wicked  is  never 
to  be  filled.    Ibid.  18—25. 


SOLICITUDE.  847 

Therefore  I  say  to  you,  Be  not  solicitous  for  your  life,  what  you  shall  eat, 
nor  for  your  body,  what  you  shall  put  on.  Is  not  the  life  more  than  the  food, 
and  the  body  more  than  the  raiment  ?  Behold  the  fowls  of  the  air,  for  they 
sow  not,  neither  do  they  reap,  nor  gather  into  barns:  yet  your  heavenly 
Father  f eedeth  them.  Are  not  you  of  much  more  value  than  they  ?  Matth. 
6—25,  26.     See  verses  31  and  34. 

Do  not  possess  gold,  nor  silver,  nor  money  in  your  purses,  nor  scrip  for 
your  journey,  nor  two  coats,  nor  shoes,  nor  a  staff.  Ibid.  10 — 9,  10.  See 
Mark.  6—8;  Luke.  9—3,  and  10— 4. 

And  he  who  received  the  seed  among  the  thorns,  is  he  that  heareth  the 
word,  and  the  care  of  this  world,  and  the  deceitfulness  of  riches  choketh 
up  the  word,  and  he  becometh  fruitless.     Matth.  13—22.     See  Mark.  4—19. 

But  they  thought  within  themselves,  saying:  Because  v(?e  have  taken  no 
bread.  And  Jesus  knowing  it,  said:  Why  do  you  think  within  yourselves,  O 
ye  of  little  faith,  because  you  have  no  bread  ?  Matth.  16—7,  8.  See  Mark. 
8 — 16,  and  following  verses. 

And  that  which  fell  among  thorns  are  they  who  have  heard,  and,  going 
their  way,  are  choked  with  the  cares  and  riches  and  pleasures  of  this  life, 
and  yield  no  fruit.     Luke.  8—14. 

And  when  they  shall  bring  you  into  the  synagogues,  and  to  magistrates, 
and  powers,  be  not  solicitous  how  or  what  you  shall  answer,  or  what  you 
shall  say,  For  the  Holy  Ghost  shall  teach  you  in  the  same  hour  what  you 
ought  to  say.  *  *  And  he  said  to  his  disciples:  Therefore  I  say  to  you:  Be 
not  solicitous  for  your  life,  what  you  shall  eat;  nor  for  your  body  what 
you  shall  put  on.  The  Ufe  is  more  than  the  food,  and  the  body  is  more  than 
the  raiment.  Consider  the  ravens,  for  they  do  not  sow  nor  do  they  reap, 
neither  have  they  storehouse,  nor  barn,  and  God  f eedeth  them.  How  much 
are  you  more  valuable  than  they.  And  which  of  you  by  thinking  can  add  to 
his  stature  one  cubit  ?  If  then  you  are  not  able  to  do  even  the  least  thing, 
why  are  you  solicitous  for  the  rest  ?  Consider  the  lilies  how  they  grow:  they 
labour  not,  neither  do  they  spin.  But  I  say  to  you  not  even  Solomon  in  all 
his  glory  was  clothed  like  one  of  these.  Now  if  God  clothe  in  this  manner 
the  grass  that  is  to-day  in  the  field,  and  to-morrow  is  cast  into  the  oven:  how 
much  more  you,  O  ye  of  little  faith  ?  And  seek  not  you  what  you  shall  eat, 
or  what  you  shall  drink:  and  be  not  lifted  up  on  high:  for  all  these  things  do 
the  nations  of  the  world  seek  after.  But  your  Father  knoweth  that  you  have 
1  eed  of  these  things.  But  seek  first  the  kingdom  of  God  and  his  justice: 
and  all  these  things  shall  be  added  unto  you.  Ibid.  12—11,  12  and  23  to  81. 
See  14—18;  and  Matth.  10—19,  20. 

But  I  would  have  you  to  be  without  soUcitude.  He  that  is  without  a 
wife,  is  solicitous  for  the  things  that  belong  to  the  Lord,  how  he  may  please 
God.  Bat  he  that  is  with  a  Wife,  is  solicitous  for  the  things  of  the  world, 
how  he  may  please  his  wife:  and  he  is  divided.     1.  Cor.  7—32,  33. 

Be  not  solicitous  about  any  thing:  but  m  every  thing  by  prayer  and  sup- 
plication with  thanksgiving  let  your  petitions  be  made  known  to  God.  Philip. 
4—6. 

We  brought  nothing  into  this  world  ;  and  certainly  we  can  carry  nothing 
out.  But  having  food,  and  wherewith  to  be  covered,  with  these  we  are  con- 
tent.    1.  Tim.  6—8.     See  Prov.  27—27. 

Let  your  manners  be  without  covetousness,  contented  with  such  things 
as  you  have:  for  he  hath  said:  I  will  not  leave  thee,  neither  will  I  forsake 


848  SOUL. 

thee.     So  that  we  may  confidently  say:  The  Lord  is  my  helper:  I  will  not  fear 
what  man  shall  do  unto  me.     Hebr.  13—5,  6. 

Be  you  humbled,  therefore,  under  the  mighty  hand  of  God  ;  that  he  may 
exalt  you  in  the  time  of  visitation:  casting  all  your  solicitude  upon  him  ; 
for  he  hath  care  of  you.     1.  Peter.  5—6,  7. 

SOOTHSAYER. 

Manasses  made  his  son  pass  through  fire:  and  he  used  divination,  and 
observed  omens,  and  appointed  pythons,  and  multiplied  soothsayers  to  do 
evil  before  the  Lord,  and  to  provoke  him.     4.  Kings.  21—6. 

And  the  king  cried  out  aloud  to  bring  in  the  wise  men,  the  Chaldeans  and 
the  soothsayers.  And  the  king  spoke,  and  said  to  the  wise  men  of  Babylon: 
Whosoever  shall  read  this  writing,  and  shall  make  known  to  me  the  inter- 
pretation thereof,  shall  be  clothed  with  purple,  and  shall  have  a  golden  chain 
on  his  neck,  and  shall  be  the  third  man  in  my  kingdom.  Then  came  in  all 
the  king's  wise  men:  but  they  could  neither  read  the  writing,  nor  declare  the 
Interpretation  to  the  king.  Wherewith  king  Baltassar  was  much  troubled; 
and  his  countenance  was  changed:  and  his  nobles  also  were  troubled.  Dan. 
5—7  to  9.     See  2—10,  27,  and  4—4. 

SORROW. 

(See  Grief,  Mourning,  and  Tear.) 

SOUL. 

Behold,  all  souls  are  mine:  as  the  soul  of  the  father,  so  also  the  soul  of 
the  son  is  mine:  the  soul  that  sinneth,  the  same  shall  die.     Ezech.  18 — 4. 

And  fear  not  those  that  kill  the  body,  and  cannot  kill  the  soul:  but  rather 
fear  him  that  can  destroy  both  soul  and  body  in  hell.     Matth.  10 — 28. 

For  what  shall  it  profit  a  man,  if  he  gain  the  whole  world,  and  lose  his 
own  soul  ?  Or  what  shall  a  man  give  in  exchange  for  his  soul  ?    Mark.  8 — 36,  37» 

The  Souls  of  Some  are  unth  Christ  immediately  after  Death. 

We  are  confident,  I  say,  and  have  a  good  will  to  be  absent  rather  from 
the  body,  and  to  be  present  with  the  Lord.     2.  Cor.  5—8.     See  Philip.  1 — 24. 

And  I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying  to  me:  Write:  Blessed  are  the 
dead,  who  die  in  the  Lord.  From  henceforth  now,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they 
may  rest  from  their  labours:  for  their  works  follow  them.    Apocal.  14 — 13. 

Tfie  Soul  is  Judged  immediately  after  Death. 

{See  Judgment.)  » 

Immortality  of  the  Soul. 

{See  Immortality.) 


SPIRIT.  84* 

Spirits  must  be  Tried,  in  order  to  Ascertain  whether  they  be  Ood. 

Ozias  and  the  ancients  said  to  her:  All  things  which  thou  hast  spoken 
are  true;  and  there  is  nothing  to  be  reprehended  in  thy  words.  Now  there- 
fore pray  for  us;  for  thou  art  a  holy  woman,  and  one  fearing  God.  And  Ju- 
dith said  to  them:  As  you  know  that  what  I  have  been  able  to  say  is  of  God: 
so  that  which  I  intend  to  do,  prove  ye  if  it  be  of  God,  and  pray  that  God  may 
strengthen  my  design.     Judith.  8 — 28  to  31. 

And  let  the  prophets  speak,  two  or  three:  and  let  the  rest  judge.  1.  Cor. 
14—29. 

Despise  not  prophecies.  But  prove  all  things;  hold  that  which  is  good. 
1.  Thess.  5—20,  21. 

Dearly  beloved,  believe  not  every  spirit;  but  try  the  spirits,  whether  they 
be  of  God:  because  many  false  prophets  are  gone  out  into  the  world.  By 
this  is  the  Spirit  of  God  known:  every  spirit,  that  confesseth  Jesus  Christ  to 
come  in  the  flesh,  is  of  God.  And  every  spirit,  that  dissolveth  Jesus,  is  not 
of  God.     1.  John.  4—1  to  3. 

SPOLIATION. 

{See  Robbery.) 

SPOUSE. 

Christ,  the  Spiritual  Spouse  of  the  Church. 

(See  also  Church.) 

He  that  made  thee  shall  rule  over  thee,  the  Lord  of  hosts  is  his  name: 
and  thy  Redeemer,  the  holy  One  of  Israel,  shall  be  called  the  God  of  all  the 
earth.     Isa.  54 — 5. 

Thou  shalt  no  more  be  called  Forsaken:  and  thy  land  shall  no  more  be 
called  Desolate:  but  thou  shalt  be  called  My  pleasure  in  her,  and  thy  land  in- 
habited. Because  the  Lord  hath  been  well  pleased  with  thee:  and  thy  land 
shall  be  inhabited.  For  the  young  man  shall  dwell  with  the  virgin,  and  thy 
children  shall  dwell  in  thee.  And  the  bridegroom  shall  rejoice  over  the 
bride,  and  thy  God  shall  rejoice  over  thee.  *  *  Behold,  the  Lord  hath 
made  it  to  be  heard  in  the  ends  of  the  earth,  tell  the  daughter  of  Sion :  Be- 
hold, thy  Saviour  cometh:  behold,  his  reward  is  with  him,  and  his  work  be- 
fore him.  And  they  shall  call  them:  The  holy  people,  The  redeemed  of  the 
Lord.  But  thou  shalt  be  called:  A  city  sought  after,  and  not  forsaken. 
Ibid.  62—4,  5,  and  11,  12. 

How  long  wilt  thou  be  dissolute  in  deliciousness,  O  wandering  daughter  ? 
for  the  Lord  hath  created  a  new  thing  upon  the  earth;  A  woman  shall  com- 
pass A  MAN,     Jerem.  31 — 22. 

And  I  passed  by  thee,  and  saw  thee:  and  behold,  thy  time  was  the  time 
of  lovers:  and  I  spread  my  garment  over  thee,  and  covered  thy  ignominy. 
And  I  swore  to  thee;  and  I  entered  into  a  covenant  with  thee,  saith  the  Lord 
God:  and  thou  becamest  mine.     Ezech.  16— 8.     See  following  verses. 

And  Jesus  said  to  them:  Can  the  children  of  the  bridegroom  mourn  as 
long  as  the  bridegroom  is  with  them  ?Bat  the  days  will  come,  when  the  bride- 


850  STONE. 

groom  shall  be  taken  away  from  them,  and  then  they  shall  fast.     Matth . 
9—15. 

Then  shall  the  kingdom  of  heaven  be  like  to  ten  virgins,  who,  taking 
their  lamps,  went  out  to  meet  the  bridegroom  and  the  bride.  Now  five  of 
them  were  foolish;  and  five  were  wise.  But  the  five  foolish,  having  taken 
their  lamps,  took  no  oil  with  them:  but  the  wise  took  oil  in  their  vessels  with 
the  lamps.  And  while  the  bridegroom  tarried,  they  all  slumbered  and  slept. 
And  at  midnight  there  was  a  cry  made:  Behold,  the  bridegroom  cometh:  go 
ye  forth  to  meet  him.  Then  all  those  virgins  arose,  and  trimmed  their  lamps. 
And  the  foolish  said  to  the  wise:  Give  us  of  your  oil:  for  our  lamps  are  gone 
out.  The  wise  answered,  saying:  Lest  there  be  not  enough  for  us  and  for 
you;  go  you  rather  to  them  that  sell,  and  buy  for  yourselves.  Now,  while 
they  went  to  buy,  the  bridegroom  came:  and  they  who  were  ready,  went  in 
with  him  to  the  marriage;  and  the  door  was  shut.  But  at  last  came  also  the 
other  virgins,  saying:  Lord,  Lord,  open  to  us.  But  he,  answering,  said:  Amen 
I  say  to  you,  I  know  you  not.  Watch  ye,  therefore:  because  ye  know  not  the 
day  nor  the  hour.     Ibid.  25 — 1  to  13.     See  33 — 2,  and  following  verses. 

And  Jesus  saith  to  them :  Can  the  children  of  the  marriage  fast,  as  long 
as  the  bridegroom  is  with  them?  As  long  as  they  have  the  bridegroom  with 
them,  they  cannot  fast.     Mark.  2—19.     See  Luke.  5 — 34,35. 

He  that  hath  the  bride,  is  the  bridegroom:  but  the  friend  of  the  bride- 
groom, who  standeth  and  heareth  him,  rejoiceth  with  joy  because  of  the 
bridegroom's  voice.     This  my  joy,  therefore,  is  fulfilled.     John.  3 — 29. 

For  I  am  jealous  of  you  with  the  jealousy  of  God.  For  I  have  espoused 
you  to  one  husband,  that  I  may  present  you  as  a  chaste  virgin  to  Christ. 
2.  Cor.  11—2. 

As  the  church  is  subject  to  Christ;  so  also  let  the  wives  be  to  their  hus- 
bands in  all  things.     Ephes.  5 — 24.     See  whole  context. 

Let  us  be  glad,  and  rejoice,  and  give  glory  to  him:  for  the  marriage  of 
the  Lamb  is  come,  and  his  wife  hath  prepared  herself.  And  to  her  it  hath  been 
granted,  tliat  she  should  clothe  herself  with  fine  linen,  glittering  and  white. 
For  the  fine  linen  are  the  justifications  of  saints.  And  he  saith  to  me:  Write: 
Blessed  are  they,  who  are  called  to  the  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb:  and  he 
saith  tome:  These  words  of  God  are  true.     Apocal.  19—7  to  9. 

And  I  .John  saw  the  holy  city  the  new  Jerusalem  coming  down  from  God 
out  of  heaven,  prepared  as  a  bride  adorned  for  her  husband.  Ibid.  21 — 2.  See 
verse  9. 

STONE. 

Christ  Called  the  Comer-Stone. 

The  stone  which  the  builders  rejected;  the  same  is  become  the  head  of 
the  comer.    Psalm.  117—22. 

Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God:  Behold, I  will  lay  a  stone  in  the  founda- 
tions of  Sion,  a  tried  stone,  a  corner-stone,  a  precious  stone,  founded  in  the 
foundation.     He  that  believeth,  let  him  not  hasten.     Isa.  38—16.     See  8—14. 

Jesus  saith  to  them:  Have  you  never  read  in  the  Scriptures:  The  stone 
which  the  builders  rejected,  the  same  is  become  the  head  of  the  corner?  By 
the  Lord  this  hath  been  done:  and  it  is  wonderful  in  our  eyes.  Matth.  21 — 42. 
See  Mark.  13—10. 


STONE.  •  851 

This  is  the  stone  which  was  rejected  by  you  the  builders;  which  is  be- 
come the  head  of  the  corner.  Acts.  4—11.  See  Rom.  9 — 33,  and  1.  Peter. 
2—7. 

Built  upon  the  foundation  of  the  apostles  and  prophets,  Jesus  Christ 
himself  being  the  chief  corner-stone:  in  whom  all  the  building  framed  to- 
gether groweth  into  a  holy  temple  in  the  Lord:  in  whom  you  also  are  built 
together  into  a  habitation  of  God  in  the  Spirit.     Ephes.  3—20  to  22. 

Stone  of  Offence. 

Sanctify  the  Lord  of  hosts  himself:  and  let  him  be  your  fear,  and  let  him 
be  your  dread.  And  he  shall  be  a  sanctification  to  you:  but  for  a  stone  of 
stumbling,  and  for  a  rock  of  offence  to  the  two  houses  of  Israel,  for  a  snare 
and  a  ruin  to  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem.  And  very  many  of  them  shall 
stumble  and  fall,  and  shall  be  broken  in  pieces,  and  shall  be  snared,  and  tak- 
en.    Isa.  8— 13  to  15. 

And  whosoever  shall  fall  on  this  stone,  shall  be  broken:  but  on  whomso- 
ever it  shall  fall,  it  will  grind  him  to  powder.     Matth.  21 — 14. 

And  Simeon  blessed  them;  and  said  to  Mary  his  mother:  Behold,  this  child 
is  set  for  the  ruin,  and  for  the  resurrtK3tion  of  many  in  Israel,  and  for  a  sign 
which  shall  be  contradicted.     Luke.  2 — 34. 

Whosoever  shall  fall  upon  that  stone,  shall  be  bruised :  and  upon  whom- 
soever it  shall  fall,  it  will  dash  him  to  pieces.     Ibid.  20 — 18. 

And  Jesus  said:  For  judgment  I  am  come  into  this  world:  that  they  who 
see  not,  may  see:  and  they  who  see,may  become  blind.     John.  9 — 39. 

But  Israel. in  pursuing  the  law  of  justice.is  not  come  to  the  law  of  justice. 
Why  so?  because  they  sought  it  not  of  faith,  but  as  it  were  of  works:  for 
they  stumbled  at  the  stumbling-stone;  as  it  is  written:  Behold,  I  lay  in  Sion 
a  stumbling-stone  and  a  rock  of  scandal:  and  whosoever  belie veth  in  him, 
shall  not  be  confounded.     Rom.  9 — 31  to  33. 

Wherefore, it  is  contained  in  the  Scripture:  Behold,  I  lay  in  Sion  a  chief 
corner-stone,  elect  precious:  and  he  that  shall  believe  in  him,  shall  not  be 
confounded.  To  you,  therefore,  that  believe,  honour:  but  to  them  that  be- 
lieve not,  the  stone  which  the  builders  rejected,  the  same  is  made  the  head 
of  the  corner:  and  a  stone  of  stumbling,  and  a  rock  of  scandal  to  them,  who 
*)tumble  at  the  word, neither  do  believe  whereunto  also  they  are  set.  1 .  I'eter. 
2—6  to  8. 

Peter  called  a  Stone. 

(See  John.  1—42.) 

Every  Christian  called  a  Stone. 

'See  also  House.) 

To  whom  approaching  the  living  stone,  rejected  indeed  by  men,  but 
chosen  and  honoured  of  God:  be  you  also  as  living  stones  built  up,  a  spiritual 
house,  a  holy  priesthood,  to  offer  up  spiritual  sacrifices,  acceptable  to  God  by 
Jesus  Christ.     1.  Peter.  2 — 4,  5. 


852  -    .  •       STRANGER. 

Hoiv  Strangers  are  to  be  Treated. 

And  when  he  (Abraham)  had  lifted  up  his  eyes,  there  appeared  to  him 
three  men  standing  near  him:  and  as  soon  as  he  saw  them  he  ran  to  meet 
them  from  the  door  of  his  tent,  and  adored  down  to  the  ground.  And  he  said: 
Lord,  if  I  have  found  favour  in  thy  sight,  pass  not  away  from  thy  servant: 
but  I  will  fetch  a  little  water,  and  wash  ye  your  feet,  and  rest  ye  under  the  tree. 
And  I  will  set  a  morsel  of  bread,  and  strengthen  ye  your  heart,  afterwards 
you  shall  pass  on:  for  therefore  are  ye  come  aside  to  your  servant.  And  they 
said:  Do  as  thou  hast  spoken.     Gen.  18 — 2  to  5. 

Thou  shalt  not  molest  a  stranger,  nor  afllict  him:  for  yourselves  also  were 
strangers  in  the  land  of  Egypt.     Exod.  23—21. 

Thou  shalt  not  molest  a  stranger,  for  you  know  the  hearts  of  strangers: 
for  you  also  were  strangers  in  the  land  of  Egypt.     Ibid.  23—9. 

If  a  stranger  dwell  in  your  land,  and  abide  among  you,  do  not  upbraid 
him:  but  let  him  be  among  you  as  one  of  the  same  country;  and  you  shall 
love  him  as  yourselves:  for  you  were  strangers  in  the  laud  of  Egypt.  I  am 
the  Lord  j'^our  God.     Levit    19—38,  34. 

"When  you  reap  the  corn  of  your  land,  you  sliall  not  cui  it  to  the  very 
ground:  neither  shall  you  gather  the  ears  that  remain:  but  you  shall  leave 
them  for  the  poor  and  for  the  strangers.  I  am  the  Lord  your  God.  Ibid. 
23—22.     See  19—9,  10;  also  Deut.  34—19,  and  following  verses. 

He  (Ood)  doeth  judgment  to  the  fatherless  and  the  widow,  loveth  the 
stranger,  and  giveth  him  food  and  raiment.  And  do  you  therefore  love 
strangers;  because  you  also  were  strangers  in  the  land  of  Egj-pt.  Deut. 
10—18, 19. 

All  that  is  clean,  you  shall  eat.  I<ut  wJiatsoever  is  dead  of  itself,  eat  not 
thereof.  Give  it  to  the  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates,  to  eat,  or  sell  it  to 
him.     Ibid.  14— 20,  21.     See  36—11. 

Thou  shalt  not  refuse  the  hire  of  the  needy,  and  the  poor,  whether  he  be 
thy  brother,  or  a  stranger  that  dwelleth  with  thee  in  the  land,  and  is  within 
thy  gates:  but  thou  shalt  pay  him  the  price  of  his  labour  the  same  day,  before 
the  going  down  of  the  sun,  because  he  is  poor,  and  with  it  maintaineth  his 
life:  lest  he  cry  against  thee  to  the  Lord,  and  it  be  reputed  to  thee  for  a  sin. 
*  *  Thou  shalt  not  pervert  the  judgment  of  the  stranger  nor  of  the  father- 
less: neither  shalt  thou  take  away  the  widow's  raimeut  for  a  pledge.  Ibid. 
24—14,  15  and  17. 

The  people  of  the  land  have  used  oppression,  and  committed  robery :  they 
afflicted  the  needy  and  poor:  and  they  oppressed  the  stranger  by  calumny 
without  judgment.     Ezech.  22 — 29.     See  4/— 22,  23. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  saying:  Judge  ye  true  judgment,  and  shew 
ye  mercy  and  compassion  every  man  to  his  brother.  And  oppress  not  the 
widow,  and  the  fatherless,  and  the  stranger,  and  the  poor:  and  let  not  a  man 
devise  evil  in  his  heart  against  his  brother.    Zach.  7 — 9,  10.     See  Mach.  3 — 5. 

STRENGTH. 
Examples  of  Strength. 

Now  Chus  begot  Nemrod:  he  began  to  be  mighty  on  the  earth.  And  he 
was  a  stout  hunter  before  the  Lord.  Hence  came  a  proverb:  Even  as  Nem- 
rod the  stout  hunter  before  the  Lord.    Gben.  10—  8,  9. 


STRENGTH.  868 

They  {the  Israelites)  slew  of  the  Moabites  at  that  time,  about  ten  thou- 
sand, all  strong  and  valiant  men:  none  of  them  could  escape.  Judges.  3 — S9. 
And  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  came  upon  Samson:  and  he  tore  the  lion  as  he 
would  have  torn  a  kid  in  pieces,  having  nothing  at  all  in  his  hand:  and  he 
would  not  tell  this  to  his  father  and  mother.     Ibid.  14 — 6. 

Now  when  he  (Samson)  was  come  to  the  place  of  the  Jaw-bone,  and  the 
Philistines  shouting  went  to  meet  him,  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  came  strongly 
upon  him:  aiid  as  the  flax  is  wont  to  be  consumed  at  the  approach  of  fire,  so 
the  bands  with  which  he  was  bound  were  broken  and  loosed.  And  finding 
a  jaw-bone,  even  the  jaw-bone  of  an  ass  which  lay  tliere,  catching  it  up,  he 
slew  therewith  a  thousand  men.     Ibid.  15 — 14,  15. 

And  laying  hold  on  both  the  pillars  on  which  the  house  rested,  and  hold- 
ing the  one  with  his  right  hand,  and  the  other  with  his  left,  he  {Samson)  said: 
Let  me  die  with  the  Pnilistines.  And  when  he  had  strongly  shook  the  pillars, 
the  house  fell  upon  all  the  princes,  and  the  rest  of  the  multitude,  that  was 
there:  and  he  killed  many  more  at  his  death,  than  he  had  killed  before  in  his 
life.     Ibid.  16-29,  30. 

Now  there  was  a  man  of  Benjamin  whose  name  was  Cis,the  son  of  Abiel, 
the  son  of  Seror,  the  son  of  Bechorath,  the  son  of  Aphia,  the  son  of  a  man 
of  Jemini,  valiant  and  strong.  And  he  had  a  son  whose  name  was  Saul,  a 
choice  and  goodly  man:  and  there  was  not  among  the  children  of  Israel  a 
goodlier  person  than  he:  from  his  shoulders  and  upward  he  appeared  above 
all  the  people.     1.  Kings.  9 — 1,  2. 

And  one  of  the  servants  answering,  said:  Behold,  I  have  seen  a  son  of 
Isai  the  Bethlehemite,  a  skilful  player,  and  one  of  great  strength,  and  a  man 
fit  for  war.     Ibid.  16-18. 

And  David  said  to  Saul:  Thy  servant  kept  his  father's  sheep,  and  there 
came  a  lion,  or  a  bear,  and  took  a  ram  out  of  the  midst  of  the  flock:  and  I 
pursued  after  them,  and  struck  them,  and  delivered  it  out  of  their  mouth: 
and  they  rose  up  against  me;  and  I  caught  them  by  the  throat;  and  I  stran- 
gled, and  killed  them.  For  I  thy  servant  have  killed  both  a  lion  and  a  bear: 
and  this  uncircumcised  Philistine  shall  be  also  as  one  of  them.  I  will  go  now 
and  take  away  the  reproach  of  the  people:  for  wlio  is  this  uncircumcised 
Philistine,  who  hath  dared  to  curse  the  army  of  the  living  God?  Ibid.  17 — 34 
to  36. 

These  are  the  names  of  the  valiant  men  of  David.  Jesbaham  sitting  in 
the  chair  was  the  wisest  chief  among  the  three:  he  was  like  the  most  tender 
little  worm  of  the  wood,  who  killed  eight  hundred  men  at  one  onset.  After 
him  was  Eleazar  the  son  of  Dodo  the  Ahohite,  one  of  the  three  valiant  men 
that  were  with  David  when  they  defied  the  Philistines,  and  they  were  there 
gathered  together  to  battle.  And  when  the  men  of  Israel  were  gone  away, 
he  stood  and  smote  the  Philistines  till  his  hand  was  weary,  and  grew  stifE 
with  the  sword:  and  the  Lord  wrought  a  great  victory  that  day:  and  the 
people  that  were  there  fled  away,  returned  to  take  spoils  of  them  that  were 
slain.  And  after  him  was  Semma  the  son  of  Age  of  Arari.  And  the  Philis- 
tines were  gathered  together  in  a  troop:  for  there  was  a  field  full  of  lentils. 
And  when  the  people  were  fled  from  the  face  of  the  Philistines,  he  stood  in 
the  midst  of  the  field,  and  defended  it.  and  defeated  the  Philistines:  and  the 
Lord  gave  a  great  victory.  *  *  And  David  longed,  and  said:  O  that  one 
man  would  give  me  a  drink  of  the  water  out  of  the  cistern,  that  is  in  Beth- 
lehem by  the  gate.     And  the  three  valiant  men  broke  through  the  camp  of 

54 


854  SUBJECT. 

the  Philistines,  and  drew  water  out  of  the  cistern  of  Bethlehem,  that  was  by 
the  gate,  and  brought  it  to  David:  but  he  would  not  drink,  but  offered  it  to 
the  Lord,  saying:  The  Lord  be  merciful  to  me,  that  I  may  not  do  this:  shall 
I  drink  the  blood  of  these  men  that  went,  and  the  peril  of  their  lives  ?  There- 
fore he  would  not  drink.  These  things  did  these  three  mighty  men.  Abisai 
also  the  brother  of  Joab  the  son  of  Sarvia,  was  chief  among  three:  and  he 
lifted  up  his  spear  against  three  hundred,  whom  he  slew :  and  he  was  re- 
nowned among  the  three,  and  the  noblest  of  three,  and  was  their  chief:  but 
to  the  three  first  he  attained  not.  And  Banaias  the  son  of  Joiada  a  most 
valiant  man,  of  great  deeds,  of  Cabseel:  he  slew  the  two  lions  of  Moab:  and 
he  went  down,  and  slew  a  lion  in  the  midst  of  a  pit,  in  the  time  of  snow.  He 
also  slew  an  Egyptian,  a  man  worthy  to  be  a  sight,  having  a  spear  in  his 
hand:  but  he  went  down  to  him  with  a  rod,  and  forced  the  spear  out  of  the 
hand  of  the  Egyptian,  and  slew  him  with  his  own  sj>ear.  2.  Kings.  23 — 8  to 
12  and  15  to  21.  See  1.  Paral.  11 — 10  and  following  verses;  also  2.  Mach. 
12—27. 

And  the  sons  of  Ulam  were  most  valiant  men,  and  archers  of  great 
strength.     1.  Paral.  8—40.     See  9—13. 

From  Gaddi  also  there  went  over  to  David,  when  he  lay  hid  in  the  wil- 
derness, most  vahant  men,  and  excellent  wari-iors,  holding  shield  and  spear; 
whose  faces  were  like  the  faces  of  a  lion,  and  they  were  swift  like  the  roe- 
bucks on  the  mountains.    Ibid.  12 — 8.     See  verses  21,  25  and  30. 

He  (David)  played  with  lions  as  with  lambs:  and  with  bears  he  did  in  like 
manner  as  with  the  lambs  of  the  flock,  in  his  youth.     Eccli.  47 — 3. 

STRIFE. 

{See  Contention,  and  Discord. ) 

SUBJECT. 

Subjects  are  Easily  led  to  Imitate  their  Superiors. 

And  finding  out  a  device,  he  (Jeroboam)  made  two  golden  calves,  and  said 
to  them:  Go  ye  up  no  more  to  Jerusalem:  Behold  thy  gods,  O  Israel,  who 
brought  thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt.  And  he  set  the  one  in  Bethel,  and  the 
other  in  Dan:  and  this  thing  became  an  occasion  of  sin:  for  the  people  went 
to  adore  the  calf  as  far  as  Dan.     3.  Kings.  12 — 28  to  30. 

And  the  Lord  shall  give  up  Israel  for  the  fins  of  Jeroboam,  who  hath 
sinned  and  made  Israel  to  sin.     Ibid.  14—16.     See  4.  Kings.  10—3. 

So  Manasses  seduced  Juda,  and  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem,  to  do  evil 
beyond  all  the  nations,  which  the  Lord  had  destroyed  before  the  face  of  the 
chikiren  of  Israel.  2.  Paral.  33—9.  See  4.  Kings.  21-9  and  following 
verses. 

A  prince  that  gladly  heareth  lying  words,  hath  all  his  servants  wicked. 
Prov.  29—12. 

As  the  judge  of  the  people  is  himself,  so  also  are  his  ministers:  and  what 
maimer  of  man  the  ruler  of  a  city  is,  such  also  are  they  that  dwell  therein. 
An  unwise  king  shall  l)e  the  ruin  of  his  people.     Eccli.  10—2,  3. 


SUBJECT.  855 

Duty  of  Subjects. 

Thou  shalt  not  speak  ill  of  the  gods:  and  the  prince  of  thy  people  thou 
Shalt  not  curse.     Exod.  23 — 28.     See  Acts.  25 — 5. 

They  made  answer  to  Josue,  and  said:  All  that  thou  hast  commanded  us 
we  will  do:  and  whithersoever  thou  shalt  send  us,  we  will  go.  As  we  obeyed 
Moses  in  all  things,  so  will  we  obey  thee  also:  only  be  the  Lord  thy  God  with 
thee,  as  he  was  with  Moses.  He  that  shall  gainsay  thy  mouth,  and  not  obey 
all  thy  words,  that  thou  shalt  command  him,  let  him  die:  only  take  thou 
courage,  and  do  manfully.     Josue.  1—16  to  18. 

Whosoever  speaketh  ill  of  any  thing,  bindeth  himself  for  the  time  to 
come:  but  he  that  feareth  the  commandment,  shall  dwell  in  peace.  Deceit- 
ful souls  go  astray  in  sins:  the  just  are  merciful,  and  show  mercy.  Prov, 
13—13. 

As  the  roaring  of  a  lion,  so  also  is  the  dread  of  a  king:  he  that  provoketh 
him,  sinneth  against  his  own  soul.     Ibid.  20 — 2. 

My  son,  fear  the  Lord,  and  the  king;  and  have  nothing  to  do  with  de- 
tractors.    Ibid.  24 — 21. 

Appear  not  glorious  before  the  king;  and  stand  not  in  the  place  of  great 
men.     Ibid.  25—6. 

Strive  not  with  a  pow^erful  man,  lest  thou  fall  into  his  hands.  Contend 
not  with  a  rich  man;  lest  he  bring  an  action  against  thee.     Eccli.  8 — 1,  2. 

Pride  is  the  beginning  of  all  sin:  he  that  holdeth  it,  shall  be  filled  with 
maledictions:  and  it  shall  ruin  him  in  the  end.  Therefore  hath  the  Lord  dis- 
graced the  assemblies  of  the  wicked,  and  hath  utterly  destroyed  them,  Ibid. 
10—15,  16. 

And  seek  the  peace  of  the  city,  to  which  I  have  caused  you  to  be  carried 
away  captives:  and  pray  to  the  Lord  for  it:  for  in  the  peace  thereof  shall  be 
your  peace.     Jerem.  29 — 7. 

And  pray  ye  for  the  life  of  Nabuchodonosor  the  king  of  Babylon,  and  for 
the  life  of  Baltassar  his  son,  that  their  days  may  be  upon  earth  as  the  days 
of  heaven:  and  that  the  Lord  may  give  us  strength,  and  enlighten  our  eyes, 
that  we  may  live  under  the  shadow  of  Nabuchodonosor  the  king  of  Babylon, 
-and  under  the  shadow  of  Baltassar  his  son;  and  may  serve  them  many  days, 
and  may  find  favour  in  their  sight.     Baruch.  1 — 11,  1.2. 

And  when  they  were  come  to  Capharnaum,  they  that  received  the  di- 
drachma,  came  to  Peter,  and  said  to  him:  Doth  not  your  master  pay  the 
didrachma?  Matth.  17 — 23.     See  following  verses. 

And  they  send  to  him  some  of  the  Pharisees  and  of  the  Herodians,  to 
catch  him  in  Ms  words.  And  coming,  they  say  to  him:  Master,  we  know 
that  thou  art  a  true  speaker,  and  carest  not  for  any  man:  for  thou  regardest 
not  the  person  of  men.  but  teachest  the  waj"^  of  God  in  truth.  Is  it  lawful  to 
give  tribute  to  Caesar;  or  shall  we  not  give  it?  but  he,  knowing  their  dissim- 
ulation, saith  to  them:  Why  tempt  you  me  ?  bring  me  a  penny  that  I  may  see 
it.  And  they  brought  it  to  him.  And  he  saith  to  them :  Whose  is  this  image 
and' inscription  ?  They  say  to  him,  Caesar's.  And  Jesus  answering,  said  to 
them:  Render  therefore  to  Caesar  the  things  that  are  Caesar's,  and  to  God  the 
things  that  are  God's.  And  they  marvelled  at  him.  Mark.  12—13  to  17.  See 
Matth.  22—21,  and  Luke.  20—25. 

Let  every  soul  be  subject  to  higher    powers :  for  there  is  no  power  but 
from  God:  and  those  that  are,  are  ordained  of  God.     Therefore  he  that  re- 


856  SUBJECT. 

sisteth  the  power,  resisteth  the  ordinance  of  God.  And  they  that  resist,  pur- 
cha^-e  to  themselves  damnation.  For  rulers  are  not  a  terror  to  the  good  work, 
but  to  the  evil.  Wilt  thou  then  not  be  afraid  of  the  power  ?  Do  that  which  is 
good:  and  thou  shalt  have  praise  from  the  same.  For  he  is  the  minister  of 
God  to  thee  for  good.  But  if  thou  do  that  which  is  evil,  fear:  for  he  beareth 
not  the  sword  in  vain.  For  he  is  the  minister  of  God,  an  avenger  to  execute 
wrath  upon  him  that  doeth  evil.  Wherefore  be  subject  of  necessity,  not  only 
for  wrath,  but  also  for  conscience  sake.  For  therefore  also  you  pay  tributes 
for  they  are  the  ministers  of  God,  serving  unto  this  purpose.  Render  there- 
fore to  all  their  dues:  tribute,  to  whom  tribute  is  due:  custom,  to  whom  cus- 
tom: fear,  to  whom  fear:  honour,  to  whom  honour.     Rom.  13 — 1  to  7. 

I  desire,  therefore,  first  of  all,  that  supplications,  prayers,  intercessions, 
and  thanksgivings  be  made  for  all  men:  for  kings,  and  for  all  who  are  in 
high  station.     1.  Tim.  2—1,  2. 

Admonish  them  to  be  subject  to  princes,  and  powers;  to  obey  at  a  word;, 
to  be  ready  to  every  good  work.     Titus.  3 — 1. 

Obey  your  prelates,  and  be  subject  to  them.  For  they  watch  as  being  to 
render  an  account  of  your  souls,  that  they  may  do  tliis  with  joy,  and  not  with 
grief:  for  this  is  not  expedient  for  you.     Hebr.  13 — 17. 

Be  yesubjecr,  therefore,  to  every  human  creature,  for  God's  sake;  wheth- 
er it  be  to  the  king,  as  excelling;  or  to  governors,  as  sent  by  him  for  the  pun- 
ishment of  evil  doers,  and  for  the  praise  of  the  good:  for  so  is  the  will  of  G<xi, 
that  by  doing  well,  you  may  sUence  the  ignorance  of  foolish  men:  as  free,  and 
not  as  making  liberty  a  cloak  of  malice,  but  as  the  servants  of  God.  Honour 
all  men:  love  the  brotherhood:  fear  God:  honour  the  king:  servants  be  sub- 
ject to  your  masters  with  all  fear;  not  only  to  the  good,  and  gentle,  but  also 
to  the  fro  ward.     1.  Peter.  2—13  to  18. 

Subjects  must  Recognize  the  Appointment  of  their  Rulers,  and  as  Indirectly 

Divine. 

David's  heart  struck  him,  because  he  had  cut  off  the  hem  of  Saul's  robe* 
And  he  said  to  his  men:  The  Lord  be  merciful  unto  me,  that  I  may  do  no  such 
thing  to  my  master  the  Lord's  anointed,  as  to  lay  my  hand  upon  him,  because 
he  is  the  Lord's  anointed.  And  David  stopped  his  men  with  his  words,  and 
suffered  them  not  to  rise  against  Saul.     1.  Kings.  24 — 6  to  8. 

And  Abisai  said  to  David:  God  hath  shut  up  thy  enemy  this  day  into  thy 
hands:  now  then  I  will  run  him  through  with  my  spear  even  to  the  earth  at 
once;  and  there  shall  be  no  need  of  a  second  time.  And  David  said  to  Abisai: 
Kill  him  not;  for  who  shall  put  forth  his  hand  against  the  Lord's  anointed, 
and  shall  be  guiltless?  And  David  said:  As  the  Lord  liveth,  unless  the  Lord 
shall  strike  him,  or  his  day  shall  come  to  die,  or  he  shall  go  down  to  battle, 
and  perish:  the  Lord  be  merciful  unto  me,  that  I  extend  not  my  hand  upon 
the  Lord's  anointed.     Ibid.  26—8  to  11. 

But  Abisai  the  son  of  Sarvia  answering,  said:  Shall  Semei  for  these  words 
not  be  put  to  death,  because  he  cursed  the  Lord's  anointed?  2.  Kings.  19-7-21. 
See  verse  27,  and  14—17,  20. 

Adonias  said  to  Bethsabee:  Thou  knowest  that  the  kingdom  was  mine, 
and  all  Israel  had  preferred  me  to  be  their  king:  but  the  kingdom  is  transfer- 
red, and  is  become  my  brother's:  for  it  was  appointed  him  by  the  Lord. 
3.  Kings.  2—15. 

And  all  Israel  heard  the  judgment  which  the  king  had  judged:  and  they 


SUBJECT.  857 

feared  the  king,  seeing  that  the  wisdom  of  God  was  in  him  to  do  judgment. 
Ibid.  3—28. 

Thou  art  a  king  of  kings;  and  the  God  of  heaven  hath  given  thee  a  king- 
dom, and  strength,  and  power,  and  glory.     Dan.  2 — 37. 

Subjects  must  Reverence  and  Love  their  Rulers. 

After  this  Joseph  brought  in  his  father  to  the  king,  and  presented  him 
before  him:  and  he  blessed  him.  *  *  And  blessing  the  king,  he  went  out. 
Gen.  47—7  and  10. 

And  when  the  woman  of  Thecua  was  come  into  the  king,  she  fell  before 
him  upon  the  ground,  and  worshipped,  and  said:  Save  me,  O  king.  *  * 
Then  let  thy  handmaid  say,  that  the  word  of  my  lord  the  king  be  made  as  a 
sacrifice.  For  even  as  an  Angel  of  God,  so  is  my  lord  the  king,  that  he  is 
neither  moved  with  blessing  nor  cursing:  wherefore  the  Lord  thy  God  is  also 
with  thee.     2.  Kings.  14—4  and  17.     See  verse  22. 

And  Ethai  answered  the  king,  saying:  As  the  Lord  liveth,  and  as  my  lord 
the  king  liveth:  in  what  place  soever  thou  shalt  be,  lord  my  king,  either  in 
death,  or  in  life,  there  will  thy  servant  be.  *  *  And  w-hen  David  was  come 
to  the  top  of  the  mountain,  where  he  was  about  to  adore  the  Lord,  behold 
Chusai  the  Arachite,  came  to  meet  him  with  his  garment  rent,  and  his  head 
covered  with  earth,  etc.     Ibid.  15 — 21  and  32. 

Berzellai  also  the  Galaadite,  coming  down  from  Rogelim,  brought  the 
king  over  the  Jordan,  being  ready  also  to  wait  on  him  beyond  the  river.     Now 
Berzellai  the  Galaadite  was  of  a  great  age,  that  is  to  say,  fourscore  years  old 
and  he  provided  the  king  with  sustenance  when  he  abode  in  the  camp.     Ibid. 
19—31,  32. 

Then  David's  men  swore  unto  him,  saying:  Thou  shalt  go  no  more  out 
with  us  to  battle,  lest  thou  put  out  the  lamp  of  Israel.     Ibid.  21—17. 

And  Daniel  answering  the  king,  said:  O  king,  live  for  ever.  Dan,  6 — 21. 
See  verse  6;  also  3 — 9,  and  5—  10. 

Subjects  must  Yield  Obedience  to  the  Just  Laws  and  Mandates  of  their  Ruler's, 

And  Josue  the  son  of  Nun  sent  from  Setim  two  men,  to  spy  secretly:  and 
said  to  them:  Go,  and  view  the  land  and  the  city  of  Jericho.  *  *  And  when 
they  were  gone  back  into  the  city,  the  spies  returned,  and  came  down  from 
the  mountain:  and  passing  over  the  Jordan,  they  came  to  Josue  the  son  of 
Nun,  and  told  him  all  that  befel  them.     Josue.  2 — 1  and  23. 

At  the  same  time  Josue  called  the  Rubenites,  and  the  Gadites,  and  the 
half  tribe  of  Manasses,  and  said  to  them:  You  have  done  all  that  Moses  the 
servant  of  the  Lord  commanded  you:  you  have  also  obeyed  me  in  all  things. 
Ibid.  22—1,  2. 

And  Samuel  said  to  the  people:  Come  and  let  us  go  to  Galgal,  and  let  us 
renew  the  kingdom  there.  And  all  the  people  went  to  Galgal:  and  there  they 
made  Saul  king  before  the  Lord  in  Galgal;  and  they  sacrificed  there  victims 
of  peace  before  the  Lord.  And  there  Saul  and  all  the  men  of  Israel  rejoiced 
exceedingly.     1.  Kings.  11 — 14,  15. 

And  the  men  of  Israel  were  joined  together  that  day:  and  Saul  adjured 
the  people,  saying:  Cursed  be  the  man  that  shall  eat  food  till  evening,  till  I  be 
revenged  of  my  enemies.  So  none  of  the  people  tasted  any  food.  Ibid. 
14—24. 


858  SUBJECT. 

Then  Saul  sent  messengers  to  Isai,  saying:  Send  me  David  thy  son,  who 
is  in  the  pastures.  And  Isai  took  an  ass  laden  with  bread,  and  a  bottle  of 
wine,  and  a.kid  of  the  flock,  and  sent  them  by  the  hand  of  David  his  son  to 
Saul.     Ibid.  16—19,  20. 

And  the  king's  servants  said  to  him:  Whatsoever  our  lord  the  king  shall 
command,  we  thy  servants  will  willingly  execute.     2.  Kings.  15 — 15. 

Subjects  should  Supply  the  Means  Necessary  to  Carry  on  Government,  and 
to  Support  the  Dignity  of  their  Rulers. 

Then  Samuel  told  all  the  words  of  the  Lord  to  the  people  that  had  desired 
a  king  of  him,  and  said:  This  will  be  the  right  of  the  king,  that  shall  reign 
over  you:  He  Avill  take  your  sons,  and  put  them  in  his  chariots,  and  will  make 
them  his  horsemen,  and  his  running  footmen  to  run  before  his  chariots.  And 
he  will  appoint  of  them  to  be  his  tribunes,  and  centurions,  and  to  plough  his 
fields,  and  to  reap  his  corn,  and  to  make  him  arms  and  chariots.  Your 
daughters  also  he  will  take  to  make  him  ointments,  and  to  be  his  cooks,  and 
bakers.  And  he  will  take  your  fields,  and  your  vineyards,  and  your  best 
olive-yards,  and  give  them  to  his  servants.  Moreover  he  will  take  the  tenth 
of  your  corn,  and  of  the  revenues  of  your  vineyards,  to  give  to  his  eunuchs 
and  servants.  Your  servants  also  and  handmaids,  and  j^our  goodliest  young 
men,  and  your  asses  he  will  take  away,  and  put  them  to  his  work.  Your 
flocks  also  he  will  tithe.  1.  Kings.  8—10  to  17.  See  Matth.  22—21;  Mark. 
12—17,  and  Luke.  20—25. 

Render  therefore  to  all  their  dues:  tribute,  to  whom  tribute  is  due:  cus- 
tom, to  whom  custom:  fear,  to  whom  fear:  honour,  to  whom  honour.  Rom. 
13—7. 

Subjects  should  Submit  Patiently  to  the  Sentences  Passed,and  to  the  Penalties 
Imposed,  by  their  Rulers. 

Moreover  he  hath  also  accused  me  thy  servant  to  thee,  my  lord  the  king: 
but  thou  my  lord  the  king  art  as  an  Angel  of  God;  do  what  pleaseth  thee. 
2.  Kings.  19—27. 

Therefore  he  that  resisteth  the  power,  resisteth  the  ordinance  of  God. 
And  they  that  resist,  purchase  to  themselves  damnation.  *  *  For  he  is  the 
minister  of  God  to  thee  for  good.  But  if  thou  do  that  which  is  evil,  fear:  for 
he  beareth  not  the  sword  in  vain.  For  he  is  the  minister  of  God,  an  avenger 
to  execute  wrath  upon  him  that  doeth  evil.     Rom.  13 — 2  and  4. 

Subjects  should  Hold  Rulera  in  Fear,    Overlook  their  Faults,   and  Refrain 
from  Offering  them  Violence. 

In  that  day  the  Lord  magnified  Josue  in  the  sight  of  all  Israel,  that  they 
should  fear  him,  as  they  had  feared  Moses,  while  he  lived.    Josue.   4 — 14. 

And  David  also  rose  up  after  him :  and  going  out  of  the  cave,  cried  after 
Saul,  saying:  My  lord  the  king.  And  Saul  looked  behind  him:  and  David 
bowing  himself  down  to  the  ground,  worshipped,  and  said  to  Saul:  Why  dost 
thou  hear  the  words  of  men  that  say:  David  seeketh  thy  hurt?  behold,  this  day 
thy  eyes  have  seen,  that  the  Lord  liath  delivered  thee  into  my  hand,  in  the 
cave;  and  I  had  a  thought  to  kill  thee;  but  my  eye  hath  spared  thee.    For  I 


SUBJECT.  859 

said:  I  will  not  put  out  my  hand  against  my  lord,  because  he  is  the  Lord's 
anointed.     1.  Kings.  84— 9  to  11.     See  26— 23. 

And  the  name  of  David  became  famous  in  all  countries:  and  the  Lord 
made  all  nations  fear  him.     1.  Paral.  14 — 17. 

Detract  not  the  king,  no  not  in  thy  thought;  and  speak  not  evil  of  the  rich 
man  in  thy  private  chamber:  because  even  the  birds  of  the  air  will  carry  thy 
voice,  and  he  that  hath  wings  will  tell  what  thou  hast  said.     Eccles.  10 — 20, 

Subjects  should  Seek  Protection  and   Assistance    at    the   Hands   of  their 

Rulers. 

And  as  the  king  of  Israel  was  passing  by  the  wall,  a  certain  woman  cried 
out  to  him,  saying:  Save  me,  my  lord  O  king.  4.  Kings.  6 — 26.  See  2.  Kings. 
14—4. 

And  when  the  seven  years  were  ended,  the  woman  returned  out  of  the 
land  of  the  Philistines:  and  she  went  forth  to  speak  to  the  king  for  her  house, 
and  for  her  lands.    4.  Kings.  8—3. 

Subjects  Should  Manifest  Reverence  for  their  Rulers,in  External  Acts. 

And  his  (Jbsep^i's)  brethren  came  to  him:  and  worshipping  prostrate  on 
the  ground,  they  said:  We  are  thy  servants.     Gen.  50 — 18. 

And  when  the  woman  of  Thecua  was  come  in  to  the  king,  she  fell  before 
him  upon  the  ground,  and  worshipped.     2.  Kings<  14 — 4. 

Subjects  Should  Imitate  Good  Rulers. 

And  Israel  served  the  Lord  all  the  days  of  Josue,  and  of  the  ancients  that 
jived  a  long  time  after  Josue,  and  that  had  known  all  the  works  of  the  Lord 
which  he  had  done  in  Israel.     Josue.  24 — 31. 

And  Josias  took  away  all  the  abominations  out  of  all  the  countries  of  the 
children  of  Israel;  and  made  all  that  were  left  in  Israel,  to  serve  the  Lord 
their  God.  As  long  as  he  lived,  they  departed  not  from  the  Lord  the  God 
of  their  fathers.    2.  Paral.  34—33.     See  EccU.  10—2. 

Subjects  Should  Pray  for  their  Rulers,  and  Invoke  Blessings  Upon  Them. 

And  Samuel  said  to  all  the  people:  Surely  you  see  him  whom  the  Lord 
hath  chosen,  that  there  is  none  like  him  among  all  the  people.  And  all  the 
people  cried  and  said:  God  save  the  king.  1.  Kings.  10 — 24.  See  3.  Kings. 
1—39. 

And  the  king's  servants  going  in,  have  blessed  our  lord  king  David,  say- 
ing: May  God  make  the  name  of  Solomon  greater  than  thy  name,  and  make 
his  throne  greater  than  thy  throne.     3.  Kings.  1—47. 

And  he  {Joiada  the  priest)  brought  forth  the  king's  son,  and  put  the  dia-. 
dem  upon  him,  and  the  testimony,  and  they  made  him  king,  and  anointed 
him:  and  clapping  their  hands,  they  said:  God  save  the  king.  4.  Kings. 
11—12.     See  2.  Paral.  23—11;  Jerem.  29— 7,  and  Baruch.  1—11,  12. 

And  presently  at  that  very  time  some  Chaldeans  came,  and  accused  the 
Jews,  and  said  to  king  Nabuchodonosor:  O  king,  live  for  ever.  Dan.  3—8,9. 
bee  5—10,  and  6—6,  21;  also  \.  Tim.  2—1. 


860  SUBJECT. 

Duty  of  Superiors,  Judges,  and  Rulers,  and  their  Authority  over  their  Subjects. 
(See  also  King,  and  Prince.) 

Whosoever  shall  shed  man's  blood,  his  blood  shall  be  shed:  for  man  was 
made  to  the  image  of  God.  Gen.  9—6.  See  Matth.  26—52,  and  Apocal.  13—10. 

And  the  next  day  Moses  sat  to  judge  the  people,  who  stood  by  Moses  from 
morning  until  night.  And  when  his  kinsman  had  seen  all  things  that  he  did 
among  the  people,  he  said:  What  is  it  that  thou  doest  among  the  people? 
Why  sittest  thou  alone,  and  all  the  people  wait  from  morning  till  night  ? 
And  Moses  answered  him:  Tlie  people  come  to  me  to  seek  the  judgment  of 
God.  And  when  any  controversy  falleth  out  among  them,  they  come  to  me 
to  judge  between  them,  and  to  show  the  precepts  of  God, and  his  laws.  Exod. 
18—13  to  16.     See  Chapter  5. 

And  behold,  there  went  out  the  son  of  a  woman  of  Israel,  whom  she  had 
of  an  Egyptian,  among  the  children  of  Israel,  and  fell  at  words  in  the  camp 
with  a  man  of  Israel.  And  when  \ie  had  blasphemed  the  Name,  and  had 
cursed  it,  he  was  brought  to  Moses.  *  *  And  Moses  spoke  to  the  children  of 
Israel;  and  they  brought  forth  him  that  had  blasphemed,  without  the  camp, 
and  they  stoned  him.  And  the  children  of  Israel  did  as  the  Lord  had  com- 
manded Moses.     Levit.  24 — 10,  11  and  23. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Gather  unto  me  seventy  men  of  the  ancients 
of  Israel,  whom  thou  knowest  to  be  ancients  and  masters  of  the  people:  and 
thou  shalt  bring  them  to  the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  covenant,  and  shalt 
make  themrstand  there  with  thee.  *  *  Moses  therefore  came,  and  told  the 
people  the  words  of  the -Lord;  and  assembled  seventy  men  of  the  ancients  of 
Israel,  and  made  them  to  stand  about  the  tabernacle.     Num.  11 — 16  and  24. 

And  Israel  was  initiated  to  Beelphegor:  upon  which  the  Lord  being  angry , 
said  to  Moses:  Take  all  the  princes  of  the  people,and  hang  them  up  on  gibbets 
against  the  sun:  that  my  fury  may  be  turned  away  from  Israel.  And  Moses 
said  to  the  judges  of  Israel:  Let  every  man  kill  his  neighbours,  that  have  been 
initiated  to  Beelphegor.     Ibid.  25 — 3  to  5. 

I  alone  am  not  able  to  bear  you:  for  the  Lord  your  Qod  hath  multiplied 
you.and  you  are  this  day  as  the  stars  of  heaven, for  multitude.  *  *  1  alone 
am  not  able  to  bear  your  business.and  the  charge  of  you  and  ^/owr  differences. 
Let  me  have  from  among  you  wise  and  understanding  men,  and  such  whose 
conversation  is  approved  among  your  tribes,  that  I  may  appoint  them  your 
rulers.  Then  you  answered  me:  The  thing  is  good  which  thou  meanest  to  do. 
And  I  took  out  of  your  tribes  men  wise  and  honourable,  and  appointed  them 
rulers,  tribunes,  and  centurions,  and  officers  over  fifties,  and  over  tens,  who 
might  teach  you  all  things.  A.nd  I  commanded  them,  saying:  Hear  them, and 
judge  that  which  is  just;  whether  he  be  one  of  your  country,  or  a  stranger. 
There  shall  be  no  difference  of  person:  you  shall  hear  the  little  as  well  as  the 
great:  neither  shall  you  respect  any  man's  person,  because  it  is  the  judgment 
of  God.    Deut.  1  -10  and  12  to  17.     See  16—18. 

Thou  shalt  not  sacrifice  to  the  Lord  thy  God  a  sheep,  or  an  ox,  wherein 
there  is  blemish, or  any  fault:  for  that  is  an  abomination  to  the  Lord  thy  God. 
Ibid.  17-1. 

If  a  lying  witness  stand  against  a  man,  accusing  him  of  transgres.sion, 
both  of  them,  between  whom  the  controversy  is,  shall  stand  before  the  Lord 
in  the  sight  of  the  priests  and  the  judges  that  shall  be  in  those  days.    And 


SUBJECT.  861 

when  after  most  diligent  inquisition, they  shall  find  that  the  false  witness  hath 
told  a  lie  against  his  brother:  they  shall  render  to  him  as  he  meant  to  do  his 
brother:  and  thou  shalt  take  away  the  evil  out  of  the  midst  of  thee:  that 
otliers  hearing  may  fear,  and  may  riot  dare  to  do  such  things.  Thou  shalt  not 
liity  him;  but  shalt  require  life  for  life,  e3'e  for  eye,  tooth  for  tooth,  hand  for 
hand,  foot  for  foot.  Ibid.  19—16  to  21.  See  Josue.  1—10,  and  following  verses; 
also  Judges.  2—6,  7,  16;  1.  Kings.  10—24;  3.  Kings.  8—7,  and  2.  Paral.  1—8.9. 

And  he  (Josaphat)  set  judges  of  the  land  in  all  the  fenced  cities  of  Juda, 
in  every  place.  And  charging  the  judges,  he  said:  Take  heed  what  you  do: 
for  you  exercise  not  the  judgment  of  man,  but  of  the  Lord:  and  whatsoever 
you  judge,  it  shall  redound  to  you.  Let  the  fear  of  the  Lord  be  with 
you,  and  do  all  things  with  diligence;  for  there  is  no  iniquity  with  the 
Lord  our  God,  nor  respect  of  persons,  nor  desire  of  gifts.  In  Jerusalem 
also  Josajahat  appointed  Levites.  and  priests,  and  chiefs  of  the  families 
of  Israel,  to  judge  the  judgments  and  the  cause  of  the  Lord  for  the 
inhabitants  thereof.  And  he  charged  them,  saying:  Thus  sh.-dl  you  do  in  the 
fear  of  the  Lord  faithfully,  and  with  a  perfect  heart.  Every  cause  that  shall 
come  to  you  of  your  bi*ethren,  that  dwell  in  their  cities,  between  kindred  and 
kindred,  wheresoever  there  is  question  concerning  the  law,the  commandment, 
the  ceremonies, the  justifications:  show  it  them,  that  they  may  not  sin  against 
the  Lord,  and  that  wrath  may  not  come  upon  you  and  your  brethren:  and  so 
doing  you  shall  not  sin.     2.   Paral.  19 — 5  to  10. 

Who  maketh  a  man  that  is  a  hypocrite  to  reign  for  the  sins  of  the  peo- 
ple?   Job.  34—30. 

By  me  kings  reign,  and  lawgivers  decree  just  things.  By  me  princes  rule, 
and  the  mighty  decree  justice.     Prov.  8 — 15,  16. 

Where  there  is  no  governor,  the  people  shall  fall:  but  there  is  safety 
where  there  is  much  counsel.     Ibid.  11 — 14. 

The  hand  of  the  valiant  shall  bear  rule:  but  that  which  is  slothful,  shall 
be  under  tribute.     Ibid.  12—24. 

Divination  is  in  the  lips  of  the  king:  his  mouth  shall  not  err  in  judgment. 
Ibid.  16—10.    See  verses  12  to  15. 

The  king  that  sitteth  on  the  throne  of  judgment,  scattereth  away  all  evil 
with  his  look.  *  *  A  wise  king  scattereth  the  wicked,  and  bringeth  over 
them  the  wheel.     Ibid.  20—8  and  26. 

A  just  king  setteth  up  the  land:  a  covetous  man  shall  destroy  it.  *  * 
A  prince  that  gladly  heareth  lying  words,  hath  all  his  servants  wicked.  *  * 
The  king  that  judgeth  the  poor  in  truth,  his  throne  shall  be  established  for 
ever.     Ibid.  29—4,  12  and  14. 

Give  not  to  kings,  O  Lamuel,  give  not  wine  to  kings:  because  there  is  no 
secret  where  drunkenness  reigneth:  and  lest  they  drink  and  forget  judg- 
ments, and  pervert  the  cause  of  the  children  of  the  poor.     Ibid.  31 — 4,  5. 

Love  justice,  you  that  are  the  judges  of  the  earth.  Think  of  the  Lord  in 
goodness,  and  seek  him  in  simplicity  of  heart.     Wisdom.  1 — 1. 

Wisdom  is  better  than  strength:  and  a  wise  man  is  better  than  a  strong 
man.  Hear,  therefore,  ye  kings,  and  understand;  learn,  ye  that  are  judges 
of  the  ends  of  the  earth;  give  ear,  you  that  rule  the  people,  and  that  please 
yourselves  in  multitudes  of  nations:  for  power  is  given  you  by  the  Lord,  and 
strength  by  the  most  High,  who  will  examine  your  works,  and  search  out 
your  thoughts:  because  being  ministers  of  his  kingdom,  you  have  not  judged 
rightly,  nor  kept  the  law  of  justice,  nor  walked  according  to  the  will  of  God. 


862  SUBJECT. 

Horribly  and  speedily  will  he  appear  to  you:  for  a  most  severe  judgment  shall 
be  for  them  that  bear  rule.  For  to  Jum  that  is  little,  mercy  is  granted:  but 
the  mighty  shall  be  mightily  tormented.  For  God  will  not  accept  any  man's 
person;  neither  will  he  stand  in  awe  of  any  man's  greatness:  for  he  made 
the  little  and  the  great;  and  he  hath  equally  care  of  all.  But  a  greater  pun- 
ishment is  ready  for  the  more  mighty.  To  you  therefore,  O  kings,  are  these 
my  words,  that  you  may  learn  wisdom,  and  not  fall  from  it.  For  they  that 
have  kept  just  things  justly  shall  be  justified:  and  thej' that  have  learned 
these  things,  shall  find  what  to  answer.  Wisdom.  6 — 1  to  11.  See  whole 
Chapter.  • 

A  wise  judge  shall  judge  his  people:  and  the  government  of  a  prudent 
man  shall  be  steady.  As  the  judge  of  the  people  is  himself,  so  also  are  his 
ministers:  and  what  manner  of  man  the  ruler  of  a  city  is,  such  also  are  they 
that  dwell  therein.  An  unwise  king  shall  be  the  ruin  of  his  people:  and  cities 
shall  be  inhabited  tlirough  the  prudence  of  the  ruleis.  *  *  The  phys^ician 
cutteth  off  a  short  sickness:  so  also  is  a  king  to-day;  and  to-morrow  he  shall 
die.     Eccli.  10 — 1  to  3  and  12.     See  whole  Chapter. 

Have  they  made  thee  ruler?  be  not  lifted  up:  be  among  them  as  one  of 
them.  Have  care  of  them,  and  so  sit  down:  and  when  thou  hast  acquitted 
thyself  of  all  thy  charge,  take  thy  place:  that  thou  mayst  rejoice  for  them, 
and  receive  a  crown  as  an  ornament  of  grace,  and  get  the  honour  of  the  con- 
tribution.    Ibid  32—1  to  3. 

Thy  princes  are  faithless,  companions  of  thieves:  they  all  love  bribes, 
they  run  after  rewards.  They  judge  not  for  the  fatherless:  and  the  widow's 
cause  Cometh  not  in  to  them.  Therefore  saith  the  Lord  the  God  of  hosts,  the 
mighty  one  of  Israel:  Ah!  I  will  comfort  myself  over  my  adversaries:  and  I 
will  be  revenged  of  my  enemies.  And  I  will  turn  my  hand  to  thee,  and  I  will 
clean  purge  away  thy  dross,  and  I  will  take  away  all  thy  tin.  And  I  will  re- 
store tliy  judges  as  they  were  before,  and  thy  counsellors  as  of  old.  After 
this  thou  shalt  be  called  the  citj'  of  the  just,  a  faithful  city.     Isa.  1 — 23  to  26. 

Wo  to  them  that  make  wicked  laws;  and  when  they  write,  write  injus- 
tice: to  oppress  the  \K>or  in  judgment,  and  do  violence  to  the  cause  of  the 
humble  of  my  people:  that  widows  might  be  tlieir  prey,  and  that  they  might 
rob  the  fatherless.  What  will  you  do  in  the  day  of  visitation,  and  of  the  ca- 
lamity which  cometh  from  afar  ?  to  whom  will  you  flee  for  help  ?  and  where 
will  ye  leave  your  glory?    Ibid.  10—1  to  3. 

Behold,  a  king  shall  reign  in  justice;  and  princes  shall  rule  in  judgment. 
Ibid.   32—1. 

For  among  my  people  are  found  wicked  men,  that  lie  in  wait  as  fowlers, 
setting  snares  and  traps  to  catch  men.  As  a  net  is  full  of  birds,  so  their 
houses  are  full  of  deceit:  therefore  are  they  become  great  and  enriched.  They 
are  grown  gross  and  fat:  and  have  most  wickedly  transgressed  my  words. 
They  have  not  judged  the  cause  of  the  widow,  they  have  not  managed  the 
cause  of  the  fatherless,  and  they  have  not  judged  the  judgment  of  the  poor. 
Shall  I  not  visit  for  these  things,  saith  the  Lord  ?  or  shall  not  my  soul  take 
revenge  on  such  a  nation?  Jerera.  5— 26  to  29.  See  Zach.  7 — 9  and  follow- 
ing verses. 

Hear  the  word  of  the  Lord,  O  king  of  Juda,  that  sittest  upon  the  throne 
of  David:  thou  and  thy  servants:  and  thy  people,  who  enter  in  by  these 
gates.  Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Execute  judgment  and  justice,  and  deliver  him 
that  is  oppressed  out  of  the  hand  of  the  oppressor:  and  afilict  not  the  stranger, 


SUICIDE.  863 

the  fatherless  and  the  widow,  nor  oppress  them  unjustly ;  and  shed  not  inno- 
cent blood  in  this  place.  Jerem.  22—2,  3.  See  whole  Chapter;  also  19—3  and 
following  verses. 

Behold,  the  princes  of  Israel,  every  one  hath  employed  his  arm  in  thee, 
to  shed  blood.  They  have  abused  father  and  mother  in  thee:  they  have  op- 
pressed the  stranger  in  the  midst  of  thee:  they  have  grieved  the  fatherless 
and  the  widow  in  thee.  *  *  They  have  taken  gifts  in  thee  to  shed  blood: 
thou  hast  taken  usury  and  increase, and  hast  covetously  oppressed  thy  neigu- 
bours:  and  thou  hast  forgotten  me,  saith  the  Lord  God.  Ezech.  22—6,  7  and 
12.     See  verse  27;  also  Micheas.  3—11,  and  Sophon.  3—3. 

Thus  saith  tlie  Lord  God:  Let  it  suffice  you,  O  princes  of  Israel:  cease 
from  iniquity  and  robberies,  and  execute  judgment  and  justice:  separate 
your  confines  from  my  people,  saith  the  Lord  God.     Ezech.  45 — 9. 

And  he  (God)  changeth  times  and  ages;  taketh  away  kingdoms,  and  es- 
tablisheth  them;  giveth  wisdom  to  the  wise,  and  knowledge  to  them  that 
have  understanding.     Dan.  2 — 21. 

Where  is  thy  king?  now  especially  let  him  save  thee  in  all  thy  cities: 
and  thy  judges,  of  w^hom  thou  saidst:  Oive  me  kings  and  princes.  I  will 
give  thee  a  king  in  my  wrath,  and  will  take  him  away  in  my  indignation. 
Osee.  13-10,  11. 

And  I  said:  Hear,  O  ye  prmces  of  Jacob,  and  ye  chiefs  of  the  house  of 
Israel:  Is  it  not  your  part  to  know  judgment,  you  that  hate  good,  and  love 
evil;  that  violently  pluck  off  their  skins  from  them,  and  their  flesh  from  their 
bones  ?  Who  have  eaten  the  flesh  of  my  people,  and  have  flayed  their  skin 
from  off  them;  and  have  broken,  and  chopped  their  bones  as  for  the  kettle, 
and  as  flesh  in  the  midst  of  the  pot.  Then  shall  they  cry  to  the  Lord ;  and  he 
will  not  hear  them:  and  he  will  hide  his  face  from  them  at  that  time,  as  they 
have  behaved  wickedly  in  their  devices.  *  *  Hear  this,  ye  princes  of  the 
house  of  Jacob,  and  ye  judges  of  the  house  of  Israel:  you  that  abhor  judg- 
ment, and  pervert  all  that  is  right.  Micheas.  3—1  to  4  and  9.  See  whole 
Chapter. 

Let  every  soul  be  subject  to  higher  powers:  for  there  is  no  power  but 
from  God:  and  those  that  are,  are  ordained  of  God.  Rom.  13 — 1.  See  Titus. 
3—1;  1.  Tim.  2—1;  Hebr.  13—17,  and  1.  Peter.  2—13,  14,  17. 

SUICIDE. 

And  laying  hold  on  both  the  pillars  on  which  the  house  rested,  and  hold- 
ing the  one  with  his  right  hand,  and  the  other  with  his  left,  he  (Samson)  said: 
Let  me  die  with  the  Philistines.  And  when  he  had  strongly  shook  the  pil- 
lars, the  house  fell  upon  all  the  princes,  and  the  rest  of  the  multitude,  that 
was  there:  and  he  killed  many  more  at  his  death,  than  he  had  killed  before 
in  his  life.     Judges.  16— 2j),  30.     See  9-54. 

Note. — Let  me  die.  Literally,  let  my  soul  die,  Samson  did  not  sin  on 
this  occasion,  though  he  was  indirectly  the  cause  of  his  own  death.  Because 
he  was  moved  to  what  he  did,  by  a  particular  inspiration  of  God,  who  also 
concurred  with  him  by  a  miracle,  in  restoring  his  strength  upon  the  spot,  in 
consequence  of  his  prayer.  Samson  by  dying  in  this  nianner  was  a  figure  of 
Christ,  who  by  his  death  overcame  all  his  enemies. 

Then  Saul  said  to  his  armour-bearer:  Draw  thy  sword  and  kill  me:  lest 
these  uncircumcised  come,  and  slay  me,  and  mock  at  me.     And  his  armour- 


864  SUN. 

bearer  would  not:  for  he  was  struck  with  exceeding  great  fear.  Then  Saul 
took  bis  sword,  and  fell  upon  it.  And  when  his  armour-bearer  saw  this,  to 
wit,  that  Saul  was  dead,  he  also  fell  upon  his  sword,  and  died  with  him. 

1.  Kings.  31—4,  5.     See  1.  Paral.  10—4,  5. 

But  Achitophel  seeing  that  his  counsel  was  not  followed,  saddled  his  ass, 
and  arose,  and  went  home  to  bis  bouse  and  to  his  city:  and  putting  his  house 
in  order,   hanged  himself;  and  was  buried  in  the  sepulchre  of  his  father. 

2.  Kings.  17—23. 

And  Zambri  seeing  that  the  city  was  about  to  be  taken,  went  into  the 
palace,  and  burnt  himself  Avith  the  king's  house.  3  Kings.  16 — 18.  See 
verse  19. 

For  Ptolemee  that  was  called  Macer,  was  determined  to  be  strictly  just 
to  the  Jews,  and  especially  by  reason  of  the  wrong  that  had  been  done  them, 
and  to  deal  peacably  with  them.  But  being  accused  for  this  to  Eupator  by 
his  friends,  and  being  oftentimes  called  traitor,  because  he  had  left  Cyprus 
which  Philometer  had  committed  to  him,  and  coming  over  to  Antiochus  the 
Illustrious,  had  revolted  also  from  him,  he  put  an  end  to  his  life  by  poison. 
2.  Mach.  10—12,  13.  ' 

Now  as  the  multitude  sought  to  rush  into  his  house,  and  to  break  open 
the  door  and  to  set  fire  to  it,  when  he  was  ready  to  be  taken,  he  (Rasias) 
struck  himself  with  his  sword:  choosing  to  die  nobly  rather  than  to  fall  into 
the  hands  of  the  wicked,  and  to  suffer  abuses  unbecoming  his  noble  birth. 
But  whereas  through  haste  he  missed  of  giving  himself  a  sure  wound,  and 
the  crowd  was  breaking  into  the  doors,  he  ran  boldly  to  the  wall,  and  man- 
fully threw  himself  down  to  the  crowd.     Ibid.  14 — 41  to  43. 

Note. — He  struck  himself,  etc.  This  fact  of  Rasias  is  of  the  numbers  of 
those  that  are  by  no  means  to  be  imitated ;  and  that  can  no  otherwise  be 
justified  than  by  an  extraordinary  impulse  of  God,  the  sovereign  master  of 
life  and  death. 

And  casting  dowTi  the  pieces  of  silver  in  the  temple,  he  (Judas)  departed; 
and  went  and  hanged  himself  with  a  halter.     Matth.  27 — 5,    See  Acts.  1 — 18. 

SUN. 

The  Sun  and  Moon  are  Created 

And  God  said:  Let  there  be  lights  made  in  the  firmament  of  heaven,  to 
divide  the  day  and  night,  and  let  them  be  for  signs,  and  for  seasons  and 
for  days  and  years:  to  shine  in  the  firmament  of  heaven,  and  to  give  light 
upon  the  earth.  And  it  was  so  done.  And  God  made  two  great  lights:  a 
greater  light  to  rule  the  day,  and  a  lesser  light  to  rule  the  night:  and  the 
stars.  And  he  set  them  in  the  firmament  of  heaven,  to  shine  upon  the  earth, 
and  to  rule  the  day  and  the  night,  and  to  divide  the  light  and  the  darkness. 
AndGrod  saw  that  it  was  good.  Gen.  1 — 14  to  18.  See  Psalm,  135 — 7  to  9,and 
Jerem.  31—36. 

The  Sun  and  Moon  Stand  Still  at  the  Command  of  Josue. 

Then  Josue  spoke  to  the  Lord,  in  the  day  that  he  delivered  the  Amorrhite 
in  the  sight  of  the  children  of  Israel,  and  he  said  before  them:  Move  not,  O 
sun,  towards  Oabaon,  nor  thou,  O  moon,  toward  the  valley  of  Ajalon.    And 


SUPPLICATION.  865 

the  sun  and  moon  stood  still  till  the  people  revenged  themselves  of  their  en- 
emies. Is  not  this  written  in  the  book  of  the  just  ?  So  the  sun  stood  still  in 
the  midst  of  the  heaven,  and  hasted  not  to  go  down  the  space  of  one  day. 
There  was  not  before  or  after  so  long  a  day,  the  Lord  obeying  the  voice  of  a 
man,  and  fighting  for  Israel.     Josue.  10—13,  13.     See  EccU.  46—5. 

By  the  Prayer  of  Isaias,  the  Sun  is  made  to  go  Backwards  ten  Degrees. 

And  Isaias  the  prophet  called  upon  the  Lord:  and  he  brought  the  shadow 
ten  degrees  backwards  by  the  lines,  by  which  it  had  already  gone  down  in 
the  dial  of  Achaz.    4.  Kings.  20—11.     See  Isa.  38—8. 

The  Sun  Darkened. 

Now  from  the  sixth  hour  there  was  darkness  over  all  the  earth,  until  the 
ninth  hour.     Matth.  27—45.     See  Mark.  15—33,  and  Luke.  23—44,  45. 

SUNDAY. 

{See  also  Festival.) 
Selling  on  Sunday. 

In  those  days  I  saw  in  Juda  some  treading  the  presses  on  the  sabbath, 
and  carrying  sheaves,  and  lading  asses  with  wine,  and  grapes,  and  figs,  and 
all  manner  of  burdens,  and  bringing  them  into  Jerusalem  on  the  sabbath- 
day.  And  I  charged  them  that  they  should  sell  on  a  day  on  which  it  was 
lawful  to  sell.  Some  Tyrians  also  dwelt  there,  who  brought  fish,  and  all 
manner  of  wares:  and  they  sold  them  on  ihe  sabbaths  to  the  children  of  Juda 
in  Jerusalem.  And  I  rebuked  the  chief  men  of  Juda,  and  said  to  them: 
What  is  this  evil  thing  that  you  are  doing,  profaning  the  sabbath-day  ?  Did 
not  our  fathers  do  these  things,  and  our  God  brought  all  this  evil  upon  us.and 
upon  this  city?  And  you  bring  more  wrath  upon  Israel  by  violating  the 
sabbath.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  when  the  gates  of  Jerusalem  m  ere  at  rest 
on  the  sabbath-day,  I  spoke:  and  tliey  shut  the  gates,  and  I  commanded  that 
they  should  not  open  them  till  after  the  sabbath:  and  I  set  some  of  my  servants 
at  the  gates,  that  none  should  bring  in  burdens  on  the  sabbath-day.  So  the 
merchants  and  they  that  sold  all  kind  of  wares,  stayed  without  Jerusalem 
once  or  twice.  And  I  charged  them,  and  I  said  to  them:  Why  stay  you  before 
the  wall  ?  if  you  do  so  another  time,  I  will  lay  hands  on  you.  And  from  that 
time  they  came  no  more  on  the  sabbath.     2.  Esdras.  13 — 15  to  21. 

SUPERIOR. 

{See  Prince,  and  Subject.) 

SUPERSTITION. 

{See  Fornication,  Spiritual,  Incantation,  Time,  and  Magic.) 

SUPPLICATION. 

{See  Petition,  and  Prayer.) 


866  SUPPORT. 

Support  of  Priests. 

{See  Church,  and  Priest.) 

SURETY. 

We  should  Avoid  giving  Surety. 

He  shall  be  afflicted  with  evil,  that  is  surety  for  a  stranger:  but  he  that 
is  aware  of  the  snares,  shall  be  secure.     Prov.  11 — 15. 

A  foolish  man  will  clap  hands,  when  he  is  surety  for  his  friend.  Ibid. 
17—18. 

Take  away  the  garment  of  him  that  is  surety  for  a  stranger;  and  take  ac 
pledge  from  him  for  strangers.     Ibid.  20 — 16.     See  21 — 13. 

Be  not  with  them  that  fasten  down  their  hands,  and  that  offer  themselves 
sureties  for  debts:  for  if  thou  have  not  wherewith  to  restore,  what  cause  is 
there,  that  he  should  take  the  covering  from  thy  bed?    Ibid.  22 — 26,  27. 

Be  not  surety  above  thy  power:  and  if  thou  be  surety,  think  as  if  thou 
wert  to  pay  it.     Eccli.  8 — 16. 

A  man  is  surety  for  his  neighbour:  and  when  he  hath  lost  all  shame,  he 
shall  forsake  him.  Evil  suretyship  hath  undone  many  of  good  estate,  and 
hath  tossed  them  as  a  wave  of  the  sea.  It  hath  made  powerful  men  to  go 
from  place  to  place  round  about;  and  they  have  wandered  in  strange  coun- 
tries. A  sinner  that  transgresseth  the  commandment  of  the  Lord,  shall  fall 
into  an  evil  suretyship:  and  he  that  uudertaketh  many  things  shall  fall  into 
judgment.  Recover  thy  neighbour  according  to  thy  power:  and  take  heed  to 
thyself  that  thou  fall  not.     Ibid.  29—22  to  26. 

T?ie  Oiver  of  Surety  Should  Pay. 

My  son,  if  thou  be  surety  for  thy  friend,  thou  hast  engaged  fast  thy  hand 
to  a  stranger:  thou  art  ensnared  with  the  words  of  thy  mouth,  and  caught 
with  thy  own  words.  Do  therefore,  my  son,  what  I  say,  and  deliver  thyself: 
because  thou  art  fallen  into  the  hand  of  thy  neighbour.  Run  about,  make 
haste,  stir  up  thy  friend:  give  not  sleep  to  thy  eyes,  neither  let  thy  eye-hds 
slumber.  Deliver  thyself  as  a  doe  from  the  hand,  and  as  a  bird  from  the  hand 
of  the  fowler .    Prov.  6—1  to  5. 

Sureties  to  be  Indemnified. 

A  good  man  is  surety  for  his  neighbour:  and  he  that  hath  lost  shame,  will 
leave  him  to  himself.  Forget  not  the  kindness  of  thy  surety:  for  he  hath  given 
his  life  for  thee.  The  sinner  and  the  unclean  fleeth  from  liis  surety.  A  sin- 
ner attributeth  to  himself  the  goods  of  his  surety:  and  he  that  is  of  an  un- 
thankful mind  will  leave  him  that  deUvered  him.  *  *  A  sinner  that  trans- 
gresseth the  commandment  of  the  Lord,  shall  fall  into  an  evil  suretyship: 
and  he  that  undertaketh  many  things  shall  fall  into  judgment.  Recover  thy 
neighbour  according  to  thy  power:  and  take  heed  to  thyself  that  thou  fall 
not.     EccU.  29—18  to  21,  and  25,  26. 

SUSPICION. 

Suspicion  and  Bash  Judgment.  , 

Abraham  answered:  I  thought  with  myself,  saying:  Perhaps  there  is  not 


SUSPICION.  867 

the  fear  of  God  in  this  place:  and  they  will  kill  me  for  the  sake  of  my  wife. 
Gen.  20 — 11.     See  26 — 7  and  following  verses. 

And  Jacob  being  angry,  said  in  a  chiding  manner  {to  Laban):  For  what 
fault  of  mine,  and  for  what  offence  on  my  part  hast  thou  so  hotly  pursued  me, 
and  searched  all  my  houseliold-stufl  ?  What  hast  thou  found  of  all  the  sub- 
stance of  thy  liouse  ?  lay  it  here  before  my  brethren,  and  thy  brethren,  and 
let  them  judge  between  me  and  thee.     Ibid.  81 — 36,   37. 

And  Ruben  returning  to  the  pit,  found  not  the  boy:  and  rending  his  gar- 
ments lie  went  to  his  brethren,  and  said:  The  boy  doth  not  appear,  and  whither 
shall  I  go?  And  tliey  took  his  coat,  and  dipped  it  in  the  blood  of  a  kid,  which 
they  had  killed;  senduag  some  to  carry  it  to  their  father,  and  to  say:  This  we 
have  found;  see  whether  it  be  thy  son's  coat,  or  no.  And  the  father  acknowl- 
edging it,  said:  It  is  my  son's  coat,  an  evil  wild  beast  hath  eaten  him,  a  beast 
hath  devoured  Joseph.  And  tearing  his  garments,  he  put  on  sa  ckcloth,  mourn 
ing  for  his  son  a  long  time.  And  all  his  children  being  gathered  together  to 
comfort  their  fatlier  in  his  sorrow,  he  would  not  receive  comfort,  b  it  said:  I 
will  go  down  to  uiy  son  into  hell,  mourning.  And  whilst  he  continued  weep- 
ing, the  iVIadianites  sold  Joseph  in  Egypt  to  Putiphar  an  eunucii  uf  Pharao, 
captain  of  the  soldiers.     Ibid.  37—29  to  36. 

His  master  h-aring  these  things,  and  giving  too  much  credit  to  his  wife's 
words,  was  very  angry,  and  cast  Joseph  into  the  prison,  where  the  king's 
prisoners  were  kept,  and  he  was  there  shut  up.     Ibid.  39 — 19,  20. 

And  they  {Joseph's  brethren)  being  much  afraid,  said  thei-e  one  to  another: 
Because  of  the  money,  which  we  carried  back  the  first  time  in  our  sacks,  we 
are  brought  in ;  that  he  may  bring  upon  us  a  false  accusation,  and  by  violence 
make  slaves  of  us  and  otir  asses.     Ibid.  43 — 18. 

And  a  while  after,  when  the  days  of  the  wheat  harvest  were  at  hand, 
Samson  came,  meaning  to  visit  his  wife;  and  he  brought  her  a  kid  of  the  flock. 
And  when  he  would  have  gone  into  her  chamber  as  usual,  her  father  would 
not  suffer  him,  saying:  I  thought  thou  hadst  hated  her,  and  therefore  I  gave 
her  to  thy  friend.    Judges.  15 — 1,2.     See  Josue.   22— 10  and  following  verses. 

Now  Anna  spoke  in  her  heart,  and  only  her  lips  moved,  but  her  voice 
was  not  heard  at  all.  Heli  therefore  thought  her  to  be  drunk.  1.  Kings.  1 — 13, 
See  following  verses. 

And  it  came  to  pass  after  this,  that  the  king  of  the  children  of  Amnion 
died;  and  Hanon  his  son  reigned  in  his  stead.  And  David  said:  I  will  show 
kindness  to  Hanon  the  son  of  Naas,  as  his  father  showed  kindness  to  me.  So 
David  sent  his  servants  to  comfort  him  for  the  death  of  his  father.  But  when 
the  servants  of  David  were  come  into  the  land  of  the  children  of  Ammon, 
the  princes  of  the  chddren  of  Ammon  said  to  Hanon  their  lord:  Thinkest 
thou  that  for  the  honour  of  thy  father,  David  hath  sent  comforters  to  thee; 
and  hath  not  David  rather  sent  his  servants  to  thee  to  search,  and  spy  into 
the  city,  and  overthrow  it?    2.  Kings.  10—1  to  3. 

But  the  king  being  angry  rose  up, and  went  from  the  i)lace  of  the  banquet 
into  the  garden  set  with  trees.  Aman  also  rose  up  to  entreat  Esther  the  queen 
for.  his  life;  for  he  understood  that  evil  was  prepared  for  him  by  the  king. 
And  when  the  king  came  back  out  of  the  garden  set  with  trees,  and  entered 
into  the  place  of  the  banquet, he  found  Aman  was  fallen  upon  the  bed  on  which 
Esther  lay:  and  he  said:  He  will  force  the  queen  also  in  my  presence,  in  my 
own  house.     Esther.  7 — 7,  8. 

And  when  he  was  come  to  the  gate  of  Benjamin,  the  captain  of  the  gate. 


868  SUSTENANCE. 

who  was  there  in  his  turn,  was  one  named  Jerias,  the  son  of  Selemias,  the  son 
of  Hananias:  and  he  took  hold  of  Jeremias  the  prophet,  saying:  Thou  art  flee- 
ing to  the  Chaldeans.  And  Jeremias  answered:  It  is  not  so;  I  am  not  fleeing 
to  the  Chaldeans.  But  he  hearkened  not*  to  him:  so  Jerias  took  Jeremias.and 
brought  him  to  the  princes.     Jerem.  37 — 12,13. 

And  it  came  to  pass  that  when  Jeremias  had  made  an  end  of  speaking  to 
the  people  all  the  words  of  the  Lord  their  God,  for  which  the  Lord  their  God 
had  sent  him  to  them,  alU these  words:  Azarias  the  son  of  Osaias,  and  Johanan 
the  son  of  Caree,  and  all  the  proud  men,  made  answer,  saying  to  Jeremias; 
Thou  tellest  a  lie:  the  Lord  our  God  hath  not  sent  thee,  saying:  Go  not  into 
Egypt,  to  dwell  there.  But  Baruch  the  son  of  Nerias  setteth  thee  on  against 
us,  to  deliver  us  into  the  hands  of  the  Chaldeans,  to  kill  us,  and  to  cause  lis 
to  be  carried  away  captives  to  Babylon.     Ibid.  43 — 1  to  3. 

And  they  that  led  him  {Eleazar),  and  had  been  a  little  before  more 
mild,  were  changed  to  wrath  for  the  words  he  had  spoken,  which  they  thought 
were  uttered  out  of  arrogancy.     2.  Mach.  6—29. 

But  they  seeing  him  walking  upon  the  sea,  thought  it  was  an  apparition: 
and  they  cried  out.     Mark.  6 — 49.     See  Matth.  14 — 26. 

And  the  Pharisee,  who  had  invited  him,  seemg  it,  spoke  within  himself, 
saying:  This  man,  if  he  were  a  prophet,  would  know  surely  who  and  what 
kind  of  woman  this  is  that  toucheth  him:  for  she  is  a  sinner.     Luke.  7 — 39. 

And  they  were  all  astonished, and  wondered, saying  one  to  another:  What 
meaneth  this?  But  others  mocking,  said:  These  men  are  full  of  new  wine. 
Acts.  2—12,  13. 

And  when  lie  {Saul)  was  come  into  Jerusalem,  he  offered  to  join  liimself 
to  the  disciples:  and  all  were  afraid  of  him,  not  beUeving  that  he  was  a  dispi- 
ple.     Ibid.  9—26. 

And  as  Paul  was  about  to  be  brought  into  the  castle,  he  said  to  the  tri- 
bune: May  I  speak  something  to  thee  'i  Who  said:  Canst  thou  speak  Greek  ? 
Art  not  thou  that  Egyptian  who  before  these  days  didst  raise  a  tunmlt,  .  nd 
didst  lead  forth  into  the  desert  four  thousand  men  that  were  murderers  ? 
Ibid.  21—37,  38. 

And  when  the  barbarians  saw  the  beast  hanging  on  his  {PaviTa)  hand, 
they  said  one  to  another:  Undoubtedly  this  man  is  a  murderer,  who  though 
he  hath  escaped  the  sea,  yet  vengeance  sutfereth  him  not  to  live.  Ibid.  28 — 4. 
See  verse  6. 

'He  is  proud,  knowing  nothing,  but  sick  about  questions  and  strifes  of 
words:  from  which  arise  envies,  contentions,  blasphemies,  evil  suspicious. 
1.  Tim.  6—4. 

SUSTENANCE. 
Stiatenance  to  be  Earned  by  the  Sweat  of  the  Brow. 

And  to  Adam  he(Ood)  said:  Because  thou  hast  barkened  to  the  voice  of 
thy  wife,  and  hast  eaten  of  the  tree,  whereof  I  commanded  thee,  that  thou 
shouldst  not  eat,  cursed  is  the  earth  in  thy  work:  with  labour  and  toil  shalt 
thou  eat  thereof  all  the  days  8t  thy  life.  Thorns  and  thistles  shall  it  bring 
fortli  to  thee;  and  thou  shalt  eat  the  herl)s  of  the  earth.  In  the  sweat  of  thy 
face  shalt  thou  eat  bread  till  thou  return  to  the  earth,.out  of  which  thou  wast 
taken.     Gen.  3—17  to  19. 


SUSTENANCE.  8«9 

t  Ood  provides  Sustenance  for  Ms  Creatures. 

And  God  said :  Behold  I  have  given  you  every  herb  bearing  seed  upon 
the  earth,  and  all  trees  that  have  in  themselves  seed  of  their  own  kind,  to 
be  your  meat:  and  to  all  beasts  of  the  earth,  and  to  every  fowl  of  the  air,  and 
to  all  that  move  upon  the  earth,  and  wherein  there  is  life,  that  they  may 
have  to  feed  upon.     And  it  was  so  done.     Gen.  1—29,  30. 

The  eyes  of  all  hope  in  thee,  O  Lord:  and  thou  givest  them  meat  in  due 
season.  Thou  openest  thy  hand,  and  fillest  with  blessing  every  living  crea- 
ture.    Psalm.  144—15,  16.     See  Psalm.  103—14,  15,  27. 

Who  maketh  grass  to  grow  on  the  mountains,  and  herbs  for  the  service 
of  men.  Who  giveth  to  beasts  their  food;  and  to  the  young  ravens  that  call 
upon  him.     Psalm.  146 — 8,  9. 

We  should  be  without  Solicitude  in  the  matter  of  Sustenance. 

Therefore  I  say  to  you.  Be  not  solicitous  for  your  life,  what  you  shall 
eat,  nor  for  your  body,  what  you  shall  put  on.  Is  not  the  life  more  than  the 
food,  and  the  body  more  than  the  raiment  ?  Behold  the  fowls  of  the  air,  for 
they  sow  not,  neither  do  they  reap,  nor  gather  into  barns:  yet  your  heavenly 
Father  feedeth  them.  Are  not  you  of  much  more  value  than  they  ?  And  which 
of  you,  by  thinking,  can  add  to  his  stature  one  cubit  ?  And  for  raiment  vphy 
are  you  solicitous?  Consider  the  lilies  of  the  field,  how  they  grow:  they 
labour  not,  neither  do  they  spin.  And  yet  I  say  to  you,  that  not  even  Solo- 
mon, in  all  his  glory,  was  arrayed  as  one  of  these.  Now,  if  God  so  clothe 
the  grass  of  the  field,  which  to-day  is,  and  to-morrow  is  cast  into  the  oven; 
how  much  more  you,  O  ye  of  little  faith  ?  Be  not  solicitous,  therefore,  say- 
ing: What  shall  we  eat,  or  what  shall  we  drink,  or  wherewith  shall  we  be 
clothed  ?  For  after  all  these  things  do  the  heathen  seek.  For  your  Father 
knoweth  that  you  have  need  of  all  these  things.  Matth.  6 — 25  to  32.  See 
Luke.  12—22,  24,  29;  1.  Tim.  6—8,  and  1.  Peter.  3—7. 

SWEARING. 

{See  also  Blasphemy,  and  Oath.) 
How  far  Swearing  is  Permitted,    and    Various   Ways  of  Tahing  an  Oath. 

And  the  king  of  Sodom  said  to  Abrain :  Give  me  the  persons,  and  the  rest 
take  to  thyself.  And  he  answered  him:  I  lift  up  my  hand  to  the  Lord  God 
the  most  high,  the  possessor  of  heaven  and  earth,  that  from  the  very  woof- 
thread  unto  the  shoe-latchet,  I  will  not  take  of  any  things  that  are  thine,  lest 
thou  say:  I  have  enriched  Abram.     Gen.  14 — 21  to  23. 

The  same  time  Abimelech,  and  Phicol  the  general  of  his  army  said 
to  Abraham:  God  is  with  thee  in  all  that  thou  doest.  Swear  therefore  by  God, 
that  thou  wilt  not  hurt  me,  nor  my  posterity,  nor  mj^  stock:  but  according  to 
the  kindness,  that  I  have  done  to  thee,  thou  slialt  do  to  me,  and  to  the  land 
wherein  thou  hast  lived  a  stranger.  And  Abraham  said:  I  will  swear.  Ibid. 
21-22  to  24.     See  24— 3. 

And  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  called  to  Abraham  a  second  time  from  heaven, 
saying:  By  my  own  self  have  I  sworn,  saith  the  Lord:  because  thou  hast  done 
this  thing,  and  hast  not  spared  thy  only  begotten  son  for  my  sake:  I  will  bless 

55 


wo  SWEAEING. 

thee,  and  I  will  multiply  thy  seed  as  the  stars  of  heaven,  and  as  the  sa^nd  that  is 
by  the  sea  shore:  thy  seed  shall  possess  the  gates  of  their  enemies.  Ibid. 
22—15  to  17. 

He  answered:  Lo,  I  die;  what  will  the  first  birth-right  avail  me?  Jacob 
said:  Swear  therefore  to  me.  Esau  swore  to  him,  and  sold  his  first  birth- 
right.    Ibid.  25—32,  33. 

And  the  Lord  appeared  to  him  (Isaac)  and  said:  Go  not  down  into  Egypt, 
but  stay  in  the  land  that  I  shall  tell  thee.  And  sojourn  in  it,  and  I  wUl  be 
with  thee,  and  will  bless  thee:  for  to  thee  and  to  thy  seed  I  will  give  all  these 
•countries,  to  fulfil  the  oath  which  I  swore  to  Abraham  thy  father.  *  *  Isaac 
said  to  them:  Why  are  ye  come  to  me  a  man  wliom  you  hate,  and  have  thrust 
out  from  you?  And  they  answered:  We  saw  that  the  Lord  is  with  thee,  and 
therefore  we  said:  Let  there  be  an  oath  between  us.  and  let  us  make  a  cove- 
nant, that  thou  do  us  no  harm,  as  we  on  our  part  have  touched  nothing  of 
thine,  nor  have  done  any  thing  to  hurt  thee:  but  with  peace  have  sent  thee 
away  increased  with  the  blessing  of  the  Lord.  And  he  made  them  a  feast, 
and  after  they  had  eaten  and  drunk:  arising  in  the  morning,  they  swore  one 
to  another:  and  Isaac  sent  them  away  peaceably  to  their  own  home.  Ibid. 
26—2,  3  and  27  to  31. 

The  God  of  Abraham,  and  the  God  of  Nachor,  the  God  of  their  father, 
judge  between  us.  And  Jacob  swore  by  the  fear  of  his  father  Isaac.  Ibid. 
81—53. 

He  (Joseph)  saith,  This  is  it  that  I  said :  You  are  spies.  I  shall  now  pres- 
ently try  what  you  are:  by  the  health  of  Pharao  you  shall  not  depart  hence, 
until  your  youngest  brother  come.     Ibid.  42—14,  15. 

But  I  will  sleep  with  my  fathers,  and  thou  shalt  take  me  away  out  of  this 
land,  and  bury  me  in  the  burying-place  of  my  ancestors.  And  Joseph  an- 
swered him:  I  will  do  what  thou  hast  commanded.  And  he  said:  Swear  then 
to  me.  And  as  he  was  swearing,  Israel  adored  God,  turning  to  the  bed's  head. 
Ibid.    47—30,  31.     See  50-5. 

And  Moses  took  Joseph's  bones  with  him:  because  he  had  adjured  the 
children  of  Israel,  saying:  God  shall  visit  you.  carry  out  my  bones  from  hence 
with  you.     Exod.  13—19. 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain:  for  the  Lord 
will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that  shall  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  his  Grod  in 
vain.     Ibid.  20—7. 

If  a  man  deliver  ass,  ox,  sheep,  or  any  beast,  to  his  neighbour's  custody, 
and  it  die,  or  be  hurt,  or  be  taken  by  enemies,  and  no  man  saw  it:  there  shall 
be  an  oath  between  them,  that  he  did  not  put  forth  his  hand  to  his  neighbour's 
goods:  and  the  owner  shall  accept  of  tlie  oath,  and  he  shall  not  be  compelled 
to  make  restitution.    Ibid,  22—10,  11. 

Keep  all  things  that  I  have  said  to  you.  And  by  the  name  of  strange 
gods  you  shall  not  swear,  neither  shall  it  be  heard  out  of  your  mouth.  Ibid. 
33—18. 

The  person  that  sweareth,  and  uttereth  witli  his  lips,  that  he  would  do 
either  evil  or  good,  and  bindeth  the  same  with  an  oath,  and  his  word,  and 
havmg  forgotten  it,  afterwards  understandeth  his  offence,  let  him  do  penance 
for  his  sin.     Levit.  5—4,  5.     See  following  verses. 

Thou  shalt  not  swear  falsely  by  my  name,  nor  profane  the  name  of  thy 
God.     I  am  the  Lord.     Ibid.  19-12.     See  Num.  Chap.  30. 

Thou  shalt  fear  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  shalt  serve  him  only;  and  thou 


SWEARING.  871 

shalt  swear  by  his  name.    Deut.  6—13.     See  7 — 8. 

Thou  shalt  fear  the  Loi'd  thy  God,  and  serve  him  only:  to  him  thou  shalt 
adhere,  and  shalt  swear  by  his  name.     Ibid.  10 — 20. 

Now  therefore  swear  ye  to  me  by  the  Lord,  that  as  I  have  shown  mercy 
to  you,  so  you  also  will  shew  mercy  to  my  father's  house:  and  give  me  a  true 
token.    Josue.  2 — 12. 

Josue  said  to  the  two  men  that  had  been  sent  tor  spies:  Go  into  the 
harlot's  house,  and  bring  her  out,  and  all  things  that  are  hers,  as  you  assured 
her  by  oath.     Ibid.  6—22. 

And  Josue  made  peace  with  them;  and  entering  into  a  league  promised 
that  they  should  not  be  slain:  the  princes  also  of  the  multitude  swore  to  them. 
Ibid.  9—15. 

Lest  after  that  you  are  come  in  among  the  Gentiles,  who  will  remain 
among  you,  you  should  swear  by  the  name  of  their  gods,  and  serve  them,  and 
adore  them.     Ibid.  23 — 7. 

Now  the  children  of  Israel  had  also  sworn  in  Maspha,  saying:  None  of  us 
shall  give  of  his  daughters  to  the  children  of  Benjamin  to  wife.  *  *  And 
we  must  use  all  care,  and  provide  with  great  diligence,  that  one  tribe  be  not 
destroyed  out  of  Israel.  For  as  to  our  own  daughters  we  cannot  give  them, 
being  bound  with  an  oath  and  a  curse,  whereby  we  said:  Cursed  be  he  that 
shall  give  Benjamin  any  of  his  daughters  to  wife.  Judges.  21—1  and  17,  18. 
And  the  men  of  Israel  were  joined  together  that  day:  and  Saul  adjured 
the  people,  saying:  Cursed  be  the  man  that  shall  eat  food  till  evening,  till  I 
be  revenged  of  my  enemies.  So  none  of  the  people  tasted  any  food.  1.  Kings. 
14—24. 

And  when  Saul  heard  this  he  was  appeased  with  the  words  of  Jonathan, 
and  swore:  As  the  Lord  liveth,  he  (David)  shall  not  be  slain.  Ibid.  19 — 6. 
See  20—3;  24—23,  and  25—34. 

And  Saul  swore  unto  her  by  the  Lord,  saying:  As  the  Lord  liveth,  there 
shall  no  evil  happen  to  thee  for  this  thmg.     Ibid.  28—10.     See  30—15. 

And  when  all  the  people  came  to  take  meat  with  David,  while  it  was  yet 
broad  day,  David  swore,  saying:  So  do  God  to  me,  and  more  also,  if  I  taste 
bread  or  any  thing  else  before  sun-set.     2.  Kings.  3—35. 

Joab  said  to  king  David:  Now  therefore  arise,  and  go  out,  and  speak  to 
the  satisfaction  of  thy  servants:  for  I  swear  to  thee  by  the  Lord,  that  if  thou 
wilt  not  go  forth,  there  will  not  tarry  with  thee  so  much  as  one  this  night: 
and  that  will  be  worse  to  thee  than  all  the  evils  that  have  befallen  thee  from 
thy  youth  until  now.     Ibid.  19—7,     See  21—2, 17 

Nathan  said  to  Bethsabee:  Go,  and  get  thee  in  to  king  David,  and  say  to 
him:  Didst  thou  not,  my  lord  O  king,  swear  to  me  thy  handmaid,  saying: 
Solomon  thy  son  shall  reign  after  me,  and  he  shall  sit  in  my  throne  ?  why  then 
doth  Adonias  reign?  *  *  And  king  David  answered,  and  said:  Call  to  me 
Bethsabee.  And  when  she  was  come  in  to  the  king,  and  stood  before  him, 
the  king  swore,  and  said:  As  the  Lord  liveth,  who  hath  delivered  my  soul  out 
of  all  distress,  even  as  I  swore  to  thee  by  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel,  saying: 
Solomon  thy  son  shall  reign  after  me,  and  he  shall  sit  upon  my  thro  e  in  my 
stead,  so  will  I  do  this  day.     3.  Kings.  1 — 13  and  28  to  30. 

If  any  man  trespass  against  his  neighbour,  and  have  an  oath  upon  him, 
wherewith  he  is  bound,  and  come  because  of  the  oath,  before  thy  altar  to  thy 
house,  then  hear  thou  in  heaven,  and  do,  and  jndge  thy  servants,  condemn- 
ing the  wicked,  and  bringing  his  way  upon  his  own  head;  and  justifying  the 


872  SWEARING. 

just,  and  rewarding  him  according  to  his  justice.    Ibid,  8—31,  32.  See  2.  Paral. 
6—22. 

And  Jezabel  sent  a  messenger  to  Ellas,  saying:  Such  and  such  things  may 
the  gods  do  to  me,  and  add  still  more,  if  by  this  hour  to-morrow  I  make  not 
thy  life  as  the  life  of  one  of  them.     3.  Kings.  19 — 2.     See  4.  Kings.  2—2. 

And  they  swore  to  the  Lord  with  a  loud  voice,  with  joyful  shouting,  and 
with  sound  of  trumpet,  and  sound  of  cornets,  all  that  were  in  Juda  with  a 
curse:  for  with  all  their  heart  they  swore,  and  with  all  their  will  they  sought 
him;  and  they  found  him:  and  the  Lord  gave  them  rest  round  about.  2.  Paral. 
15—14,  15.     See  36—13. 

So  Esdras  arose,  and  made  the  chiefs  of  the  priests,  and  of  the  Levites, 
and  all  Israel,  fo  swear  that  they  would  do  according  to  this  word:  and  they 
swore.     1.  Esdras.  10—5.     See  2.  Esdras.  Chap.  10. 

Then  king  Nabuchodonosor  being  angry  against  all  that  land,  swore  by  his 
throne  and  kingdom  that  he  would  revenge  himself  of  all  those  countries. 
Judith.  1—12.     See  1.  Mach.  6-61,63. 

As  God  liveth,  who  hath  taken  away  my  judgment,  and  the  Almighty, 
who  hath  brought  my  soul  to  bitterness:  as  long  as  breath  remaineth  in  me, 
and  the  Spirit  of  God  in  my  nostrils,  my  lips  shall  not  speak  iniquity,  neither 
shaU  my  tongue  contrive  lying.    Job.  27 — 2  to  4.  ' 

He  that  sweareth  to  his  neighbour,  and  deceiveth  not,  he  that  hath  not 
put  out  his  money  to  usury,  nor  taken  bribes  against  the  innocent:  he  that 
doeth  these  things  shall  not  be  moved  for  ever.     Psalm.  14 — i,  5. 

The  innocent  in  hands,  and  clean  of  heart,  wlio  hath  not  taken  his  soul  in 
vain,  nor  sworn  deceitfully  to  his  neighbour.  He  shall  receive  a  blessing  from 
the  Lord,  and  mercy  from  God  his  Saviour.     Psalm.  23 — 4,  5. 

But  the  king  shall  rejoice  in  God,  aU  they  shall  be  praised  that  swear  by 
him:  because  the  mouth  is  stopped  of  them  that  speak  wicked  things.  Psalm. 
62—12. 

I  have  made  a  covenant  with  my  elect:  I  have  sworn  to  David  my  ser- 
vant: Thy  seed  will  I  settle  forever.     Psalm.  88 — 4,  5. 

And  these  men  have  not  known  my  ways:  so  I  swore  in  my  wrath  that 
they  shall  not  enter  into  my  rest.     Psalm.  94—11.     See  Psalm.  101 — 9. 

The  Lord  hath  sworn,  and  he  will  not  repent:  Thou  art  a  priest  for  ever 
according  to  the  order  of  Melchisedech.    Psalm.  109 — 4. 

Let  not  thy  mouth  be  accustomed  to  swearing:  for  in  it  there  are  many 
falls.  And  let  not  the  naming  of  God  be  usual  in  thy  mouth;  and  meddle 
not  with  the  names  of  saints;  for  thou  shalt  not  escape  free  from  them.  For 
as  a  slave  daily  put  to  the  question,  is  never  without  a  blue  mark:  so  every 
one  that  sweareth,  and  nameth,  shall  not  be  wholly  pure  from  sui.  A  man 
that  sweareth  much,  shall  be  filled  with  iniquity;  and  a  scourge  shall  not  de- 
part from  his  house.  And  if  he  make  it  void,  his  sin  shall  be  upon  him:  and 
if  he  dissemble  it,  heoflendeth  double:  and  if  he  swear  in  vain,  he  shall  not 
be  justified:  for  his  house  shall  be  filled  with  his  punishment.  Eccli.  23—9 
to  14. 

The  Lord  of  hosts  hath  sworn,  saying:  Surely  as  I  have  thought,  so  shall 
it  be:  And  as  I  have  purposed,  so  shall  it  fall  out:  That  I  will  destroy  the  As- 
syrian in  my  land,  and  upon  my  mountains  tread  him  under  foot:  and  his 
yoke  shall  be  taken  away  from  them,  and  his  burden  shall  be  taken  oflf  their 
shoulder.     Isa.  14—24.  25.    See  19—18. 

I  have  sworn  by  myself,  the  word  of  justice  shall  go  out  of  my  mouth. 


SWEARING.  878 

and  shall  not  return:  for  every  knee  shall  be  bowed  to  me,  and  every  tongue 
shall  swear.     Ibid.  45 — 23,  24. 

This  thing  is  to  me  as  in  the  days  of  Noe,  to  whom  I  swore  that  I  would 
no  more  bring  in  the  waters  of  Noe  upon  the  earth:  so  have  I  sworn  not  to 
be  angry  with  thee,  and  )aot  to  rebuke  thee.     Ibid.  54 — 9. 

And  thou  shalt  swear:  As  the  Lord  liveth,  in  truth,  and  in  judgment,  and 
in  justice:  and  the  Gentiles  shall  bless  him,  and  shall  praise  him.  Jerem. 
4—2.     See  Chapter  52. 

How  can  I  be  merciful  to  thee  ?  thy  children  have  forsaken  me,  and  swear 
by  them  that  are  not  gods:  I  fed  them  to  the  full,  and  they  committed  adul- 
tery, and  rioted  in  the  harlot's  house.     Ibid.  5 — 7.     See  44 — 26. 

And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  if  they  will  be  taught,  and  will  learn  the  ways 
of  my  people,  to  swear  by  my  name:  The  Lord  liveth,  as  they  have  taught 
my  people  to  swear  by  Baal:  that  they  shall  be  built  up  in  the  midst  of  my 
people.     Ibid.  12— 16. 

But  if  you  will  not  hearken  to  these  words:  I  swear  by  myself,  saith  the 
Lord,  that  this  house  shall  become  a  desolation.     Ibid.  22 — 5. 

The  Lord  of  hosts  hath  sworn  by  himself,  saying:  I  will  fill  thee  with 
men  as  with  locusts,  and  they  shall  lift  up  a  joyful  shout  against  thee.  Ibid. 
51—14. 

If  thou  play  the  harlot,  O  Israel,  at  least  let  not  Juda  offend:  and  go  ye 
not  into  Galgal,  and  come  not  up  into  Bethaven;  and  do  not  swear:  The  Lord 
liveth.     For  Israel  hath  gone  astray  like  a  wanton  heifer.     Osee.  4 — 15,  16. 

The  Lord  God  hath  sworn  by  his  own  soul,  saith  the  Lord  the  God  of 
hosts:  I  detest  the  pride  of  Jacob;  and  I  hate  his  houses;  and  I  will  deliver  up 
the  city  with  the  inhabitants  thereof.    Amos.  6 — 8,     See  8 — 7. 

And  I  will  stretch  out  my  hand  upon  Juda,  and  upon  all  the  inhabitants 
of  Jerusalem:  and  I  will  destroy  out  of  this  place  the  remnant  of  Baal,  and 
the  names  of  the  wardens  of  the  temples  with  the  priests:  and  them  that  wor- 
ship the  host  of  heaven  upon  the  tops  of  houses,*  and  them  that  adore,  and 
swear  by  the  Lord,  and  swear  by  Melchom.     Sophon.  1 — 4,  5. 

And  let  none  of  you  imagine  evil  in  your  hearts  against  his  friend:  and  love 
not  a  false  oath:  for  all  these  are  the  things  that  I  hate,  saith  the  Lord. 
Zach.  8—17. 

Again,  you  have  heard  that  it  was  said  to  them  of  old:  Thou  shalt  not 
forswear  thyself ,  but  shalt  perform  thy  oaths  to  the  Lord.     Matth.  5 — 33. 

Wo  to  you,  blind  guides,  who  saj^:  Whosoever  shall  swear  by  the  temple, 
it  is  nothing:  but  he  that  shall  swear  by  the  gold  of  the  temple,  is  a  debtor. 
Ye  foolish  and  blind:  for  whether  is  greater,  the  gold,  or  the  temple  that 
sanctifieth  the  gold  ?  And  whosoever  shall  swear  by  the  altar,  it  is  nothing: 
but  whosoever  shall  swear  by  the  gift  that  is  upon  it,  he  is  a  debtor.  Ye  blind: 
for  whether  is  greater,  the  gift,  or  the  altar  that  sanctifieth  the  gift  ?  Whoso- 
ever, therefore,  sweareth  by  the  altar,  sweareth  by  it,  and  by  all  things  that 
are  upon  it:  and  whosoever  shall  swear  by  the  temple,  sweareth  by  it,  and  by 
him  that  dwelleth  in  it.  And  he  that  sweareth  by  heaven,  sweareth  by  the 
throne  of  God,  and  by  him  that  sitteth  thereon.  Ibid.  23 — 16  to  22,  See  Hebr. 
6—13. 

For  God  is  my  witness,  whom  I  serve.     Rom.  1 — 9. 

But  I  call  God  to  witness  upon  my  soul,  that  to  spare  you,  I  came  not  as 
yet  to  Corinth.     2.  Cor.  1—23. 


874  SWORD. 

The  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  is  blessed  for  ever 
knoweth  that  I  he  not.     Ibid.  11 — 31. 

Now  the  things  which  I  write  to  you,  behold,  before  God  I  lie  not.  Galat. 
1—20. 

For  men  swear  by  one  greater  than  themselves;  and  an  oath,  for  confirm- 
ation, is  the  end  of  all  their  controversy.     Hebr.  6 — 16: 

We  should  not  Swear  Rashly,  nor  by  Heaven,  nor  by  the  Earth,  nor  by 
Anything  that  is  in  them. 

But  I  say  to  you,  not  to  swear  at  all,  neither  by  heaven,  for  it  is  the 
throne  of  God;  nor  by  the  earth,  for  it  is  his  footstool;  nor  by  Jerusalem,  for 
it  is  the  city  of  the  great  king:  neither  shalt  thou  swear  by  thy  head,  because 
thou  canst  not  make  one  hair  white  or  black.  But  let  your  speech  be,  yea, 
yea,  no,  no:  for  whatsoever  is  more  than  these,  cometh  from  e^*il.  Matth. 
5— 34  to  37. 

But  above  aU  things,  my  brethren,  swear  not,  neither  by  heaven,  nor  by 
the  earth,  nor  by  any  other  oath.  But  let  your  speech  be:  Yea,  yea:  no,  no: 
that  you  fall  not  under  judgment.    James.  5 — 12. 

SWORD. 

It  is  not  Lawful  for  Every  One  to  Wield  the  Sword. 

And,  behold,  one  of  them  that  were  with  Jesus,  stretching  forth  his  hand, 
drew  out  his  sword :  and  striking  the  servant  of  the  high-priest,  cut  oflP  his 
ear.  Then  Jesus  saith  to  him:  Put  up,  again,  thy  sword  into  its  place.  For 
aU  that  take  the  sword,  shall  perish  with  the  sword.    Matth.  26 — 51,  52. 

The  Word  of  God  is  the  Sword  of  the  Spirit. 

,  He  shall  judge  the  poor  with  justice,  and  shall  reprove  with  equity  for  the 
meek  of  the  earth :  and  he  shall  strike  the  earth  with  the  rod  of  his  mouth, 
and  with  the  breath  of  his  lips  he  shall  slay  the  wicked.     Isa.  11—4. 

In  that  day  the  Lord  with  his  hard  and  great  and  strong  sword  shall  visit 
Leviathan  the  bar  serpent,  and  Leviathan  the  crooked  serpent;  and  shall  slay 
the  whale  that  is  in  the  sea.     Ibid.  27 — 1. 

The  Assyrian  shall  fall  by  the  sword,  not  of  a  man:  and  the  sword,  not 
of  a  man  shall  devour  him;  and  he  shall  flee,  not  at  the  face  of  the  sword:  and 
his  young  men  shall  be  tributaries.     Ibid.  31 — 8. 

He  hath  made  my  mouth  like  a  sharp  sword :  in  the  shadow  of  his  hand 
he  hath  protected  me,  and  hath  made  me  as  a  chosen  arrow:  in  his  quiver  he 
hath  hidden  me.     Ibid.  49—2.    See  66—16. 

Take  unto  you  the  helmet  of  salvation,  and  the  sword  of  the  Spirit  (which 
is  the  word  of  God).     Ephes.  6—17. 

And  then  that  wicked  one  shall  be  revealed,  whom  the  Lord  Jesus  shall 
kill  with  the  Spirit  of  his  mouth,  and  shall  destroy  with  the  brightness  of  his 
coming.     3.  Thess.  2—8. 

The  word  of  God  is  living  and  effectual,  and  more  penetrating  than  any 
two-edged  sword;  and  reaching  unto  the  division  of  the  soul  and  the  spirit, 
of  the  joints  also,  and  the  marrow.    Hebr.  4 — 12. 


TAX.  875 

He  had  in  his  right  hand  seven  stars:  and  from  his  mouth  came  out  a 
sharp  two-edged  sword.    Apocal.  1 — 16. 

In  like  manner  do  penance:  if  not,  I  will  come  to  thee  quickly;  and  will 
fight  against  them  with  the  sword  of  my  mouth.     Ibid,  2 — 16, 

And  out  of  his  mouth  proceedeth  a  sharp  two-edged. sword;  that  with  it 
he  may  strike  the  Gentiles,     Ibid.  19 — 15, 

TABERNACLE, 

Feast  of  Tabernacles. 

{See  Festival.) 

A  Lamp  to  be  Alivays  kept  Burning  in  the  Tabernacle. 

Command  the  children  of  Israel  that  they  bring  thee  the  purest  oil  of  the 
olives,  and  beaten  with  a  pestle;  that  a  lamp  may  burn  always  in  the  taber- 
nacle of  the  testimony,  W'ithout  the  veil  that  hangs  before  the  testimony. 
•And  Aaron  and  his  sons  shall  order  it,  that  it  may  give  light  before  the  Lord 
until  the  morning.  It  shall  be  a  perpetual  observance  throughout  their  suc- 
cessions among  the  children  of  Israel.     Exod.  27 — 20,  21. 

TALE-BEARER, 

Tale-Bearing  Condemned. 

Thou  shalt  not  be  a  detractor  nor  a  whisperer  among  the  people,  Levit, 
19—16, 

When  the  wood  faileth,  the  fire  shall  go  out:  and  when  the  tale-bearer  is 
taken  away,  contentions  shall  cease,  *  *  Tlie  words  of  a  tale-bearer  are 
as  it  were  simple;  but  they  reach  to  the  innermost  parts  of  the  belly,  Prov. 
26—20  and  22,     See  Rom,    1—28  to  30. 

I  fear,  lest  when  I  come,  I  shall  not  find  you  such  as  I  would;  and  that  I 
shall  be  found  by  you  such  as  you  would  not:  lest  perhaps  contentions,  enry- 
ings,  animosities,  dissensions,  detractions,  whisperings,  swellings,  seditions, 
be  among  you.     2.  Cor.  12 — 20. 

TAX. 

Tax,  Custom,  and  Tribute,  Due  to  Rulers. 

And  when  they  were  come  to  Capharnaum,  they  that  received  the  di- 
drachma,  came  to  Peter,  and  said  to  him:  Doth  not  your  master  pay  the 
didrachma  ?  He  said :  Yes.  And  when  he  was  come  into  the  house,  Jesus 
prevented  him,  saying:  What  is  thy  opinion,  Simon?  Of  whom  do  the  kings 
of.  the  earth  take  tribute  or  custom  ?  of  their  own  children,  or  of  strangers  ? 
And  he  said:  Of  strangers.  Jesus  said  to  him:  Then  the  children  are  free. 
But  that  we  may  not  scandalize  them,  go  thou  to  the  sea,  and  cast  ii  a  hook, 
and  that  fish  which  shall  first  come  up,  take:  and  when  thou  hast  openpd  its 
mouth,  thou  shalt  find  a  stater:  take  that,  and  give  it  to  them  for  me  and 
tLee.    Matth.  17— 23  to  26. 


876  TEAR. 

And  they  (the  Pharisees)  send  to  him  their  disciples  with  the  Herodians, 
saying:  Master,  we  know  that  thou  art  a  true  speaker,  and  teachest  the  way 
of  God  in  truth:  neither  carest  thou  for  any  man:  for  thou  dost  not  regard 
the  person  of  men.  Tell  us.  therefore,  what  dost  thou  think;  is  it  lawful  to 
give  tribute  to  Caesar,  or  not?  But  Jesus  knowing  their  wickedness,  said: 
Why  do  you  tempt  me,  ye  hypocrites?  Show  me  the  coin  of  the  tribute.  And 
they  offered  him  a  penny.  And  Jesus  saith  to  them:  Whose  image  and  in- 
scription is  this  ?  They  say  to  him:  Caesar's.  Tlien  he  saith  to  them:  Render, 
therefore,  to  Caesar  the  things  that  are  Caesar's:  and  to  God  the  things  that  are 
God's.     Tbid.  22—16  to  21.     See  Mark.  12—16,  17,  and  Lnke.  20—22. 

Render  therefore  to  all  their  dues:  tribute,to  whom  tribute  is  due:  custom, 
to  whom  custom:  fear,  to  whom  fear:  honour,  to  whom  honour.  Rom.  13—7. 

TEAR. 

Tears  and  Weeping. 

And  she  {Agar)  went  her  way,  and  sat  over-against  him  {Ismael)  a  'great 
way  off  as  far  as  a  bow  can  carry, for  she  said:  I  will  not  see  the  boy  die:  and 
sitting  over-against,  she  lifted  up  her  voice  and  wept.    Gren.  21 — 16. 

And  she  {Sara)  died  in  the  city  of  Arbee  which  is  Hebron,  in  the  land  of 
Chanaan:  and  Abraham  came  to  mourn,  and  weep  for  her.     Ibid.  23 — 2. 

Esau  having  heard  his  father's  words,  roared  out  with  a  great  crj^:  and 
being  in  a  consternation,  said:  Bless  me  also,  my  father.     Ibid.  27 — 34. 

And  when  Jacob  sawher,and  knew  her  to  be  his  cousin  german,and  that 
they  were  the  sheep  of  Laban  his  uncle,  he  removed  the  stone  wherewith 
the  well  was  closed.  And  having  watered  the  flock,he  kissed  her:  and  lifting 
up  his  voice  wept.     Ibid.  29 — 10,  11. 

Then  Esau  ran  to  meet  his  brother,  and  embraced  him;  and  clasping  him 
fast  about  the  neck,  and  kissing  him,  wept.     Ibid.  33 — 4. 

.  And  tearing  his  garments,  he  {Jacob)  put  on  sackcloth,  mourning  for  his 
son  a  long  time.  And  all  his  children  being  gathered  together  to  comfort 
their  father  in  his  sorrow,  he  would  not  receive  comfort,  but  said:  I  will  go 
down  to  my  son  into  hell,  mourning.  And  whilst  he  continued  weeping,  the 
Madianites  sold  Joseph  in  Egypt  to  Putiphar  an  eunuch  of  Pharao,  captain  of 
the  soldiers.     Ibid.  37—34  to  36. 

And  he  {Joseph)  made  haste  because  his  heart  was  moved  upon  his  broth- 
er, and  tears  gushed  out:  and  going  in  to  his  chamber  he  wept.  Ibid. 43— 30. 
And  he  {Joseph)  lifted  up  his  voice  with  weeping,  which  the  Egyptians, 
and  all  the  house  of  Pharao  heard.     Ibid.  45 — 2,     See  50 — 1  and  17. 

For  a  mixt  multitude  of  people,  that  came  up  with  them,  burned  with 
desire,  sitting  and  weeping, the  children  of  Israel  also  being  joined  with  them, 
and  said:  Who  shall  give  us  flesh  to  eat?    Num.  11 — 4. 

Therefore  the  whole  multitude  crying  wept  that  night.  And  all  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  mui-mured  against  Moses  and  Aaron,  saying:  Would  (Jod  that 
we  had  died  in  Egypt:  and  would  God  we  may  die  in  this  vast  ^^^ldeme8s, 
and  that  the  Lord  may  not  bring  us  into  this  land,  lest  we  fall  by  the  sword, 
and  our  wives  and  children  be  led  away  captives.  Is  it  not  better  to  return 
into  Egypt?    Ibid.  14—1  to  8, 

And  all  the  multitude  seeing  that  Aaron  was  dead,  momned  for  him 
thirty  days  throughout  all  their  families.    Ibid.  30—80.    See  Deut.  84—8. 


TEAR.  877 

And  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  went  up  from  Galgal  to  the  place  of  weepers, 
and  said :  I  made  yon  go  out  of  Egypt,  and  have  brouglit  you  into  the  land 
for  which  I  swore  to  your  fathers:  and  I  promised  that  I  would  not  make 
void  my  covenant  with  you  for  ever.  *  *  And  when  the  Angel  of  the  Lord 
spoke  these  M-ords  to  all  the  children  of  Israel,  they  lifted  up  their  voice  and 
•  wept.  And  the  name  of  that  place  was  called,  The  place  of  weepers,  or  of 
tears:  and  there  they  offered  sacrifices  to  the  Lord.     Judges.  2—  1  and  4.  5. 

Again  Israel  trusting  in  their  strength  and  tlieir  number,  set  their  army 
in  array  in  the  same  place,  where  they  had  fought  before:  yet  so  that  they 
first  went  up,  and  wept  before  the  Lord  until  night.     Ibid.  20 — 22,  23. 

And  they  all  came  to  the  house  of  God  in  Silo:  and  abiding  before  him 
till  the  evening,  lifted  up  their  voices,  and  began  to  lament  and  weep,saying: 
O  Lord  God  of  Israel,  why  is  so  great  an  evil  come  to  pass  in  thy  people,  that 
this  day  one  tribe  should  be  taken  away  from  among  us?    Ibid.  21 — "-,  3. 

As  Anna  had  her  heart  full  of  grief,  she  prayed  to  the  Lord,  shedding 
many  tears.     I.Kings.  1—10.     See  verse  7;  also  Ruth.  1—9. 

The  messengers  therefore  came  to  Gabaa  of  Saul:  and  they  spoke  these 
words  in  the  hearing  of  the  people:  and  all  the  people  lifted  up  their  voices 
and  wept.     1.  Kings.  11—4. 

And  Samuel  saw  Saul  no  more  till  the  day  of  his  death:  nevertheless 
Samuel  mourned  for  Saul,  because  the  Lord  repented  that  he  had  made  him 
king  over  Israel.     Ibid.  15 — 85. 

And  when  the  boy  was  gone,  David  rose  out  of  his  place,  which  was 
towards  the  south,  and  falling  on  his  face  to  the  ground,  adored  thrice:  and 
kissing  one  another,  they  wept  together,  but  David  more.     Ibid.  20 — 41. 

And  when  David  had  made  an  end  of  speaking  these  words  to  Saul,  Saul 
said:  Is  this  thy  voice,  my  son  David?  And  Saul  lifted  up  his  voice,  and 
wept.     Ibid.  24—17. 

So  when  David  and  his  men  came  to  the  city,  and  found  it  burnt  with 
fire,  and  that  their  wives,  and  their  sons,  and  their  daughters,  were  taken 
captives,  David  and  the  people  that  were  with  him,  lifted  up  their  voices, and 
wept  till  they  had  no  more  tears.     Ibid.  30 — 3,  4.    See  2.  Kings.  1 — 12  and  17. 

And  David  said  to  Joab,  and  to  all  the  people  that  were  with  him:  Rend 
your  garments,  and  gird  yourselves  with  sackcloths,  and  mourn  before  the 
funeral  of  Abner.  And  king  David  himself  followed  the  bier.  And  when  they 
had  buried  Abner  in  Hebron,  king  David  lifted  up  his  voice,  and  wept  at  the 
grave  of  Abner:  and  all  the  people  also  wept.     2.  Kings.  3 — 31,  32. 

And  his  servants  said  to  him  (David):  What  thing  is  this  that  thou  hast 
done?  thou  didst  fast  and  weep  for  the  child,  while  it  was  alive:  but  when 
the  child  was  dead,  thou  didst  rise  up,  and  eat  bread.     Ibid.  12—21. 

The  king  therefore  being  much  moved,  went  up  to  the  high  chamber  over 
the  gate,  and  wept.  And  as  he  went  he  spoke  in  this  manner:  My  son  Absa- 
lom, Absalom  my  son:  who  would  grant  me  that  I  might  die  for  thee,  Absa- 
lom my  son,  my  son  Absalom!     Ibid.   18—33. 

And  he  stood  with  him,  and  was  troubled  so  far  as  to  blush:  and  the  man 
of- God  wept.     4.  Kings.  8—11. 

But  to  the  king  of  Juda,  who  sent  you  to  consult  the  Lord,  thus  shall  you 
say:  Thus  saith  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel:  Forasmuch  as  thou  hast  heard  the 
words  of  the  book,  and  thy  heart  hatli  been  moved  to  fear,  and  thou  hast 
humbled  thyself  befoi  e  the  Lord,  hearing  the  words  against  this  place,  and 
the  inhabitants  thereof,  to  wit,  that  they  should  become  a  wonder  and  a  curse: 


878  TEAR. 

and  thou  hast  rent  thy  garments,  and  wept  before  me,  I  also  have  heard  thee, 
saith  the  Lord,     Ibid.  22—18,  19. 

But  many  of  the  priests  and  the  Levites.  and  the  chief  of  the  fathers  and 
the  ancients,  that  had  seen  the  former  temple;  when  they  had  the  foundation 
of  this  temple  before  their  eyes,  w^ept  with  a  loud  voice:  and  many  shouting 
for  joy,  lifted  up  their  voice.  So  that  one  could  not  distinguish  the  voice  of* 
the  shout  of  joy,  from  the  noise  of  the  weeping  of  the  people:  for  one  with 
another  the  people  shouted  with  a  loud  shout,  and  the  voice  was  heard  afar 
off.     1.  Esdras.  3—12,  13. 

Now  when  Esdras  was  thus  praying,  and  beseeching,  and  weeping,  and 
lying  before  the  temple  of  God,  there  was  gathered  to  him  of  Israel  an  exceed- 
ing great  assembly  of  men  and  women  and  children:  and  the  people  wept  with 
much  lamentation.     Ibid.  10 — 1.     See  verse  6. 

And  when  I  had  heard  these  words,  I  sat  down,  and  wept,  and  mourned 
for  many  days:  and  I  fasted,  and  prayed  before  the  face  of  the  Grod  of  heaven. 
2.  Esdras.  1—4, 

And  when  he  (Tobias)  had  hid  the  body,  he  ate  bread  with  mourning  and 
fear.     Tob.  2—5. 

Then  Tobias  sighed,  and  began  to  pray  with  tears.  *  *  But  continuing 
in  prayer  with  tears  (Sara)  besought  God,  that  he  would  deliver  her  from  this 
reproach.     Ibid.  3 — 1  and  11. 

And  when  they  (Tobias  and  the  Angel)  were  departed,  his  mother  began 
to  weep,  and  to  say:  Thou  hast  taken  the  staff  of  our  old  age,  and  sent  him 
away  from  us.     Ibid.  5 — 23. 

And  when  he  was  speaking  many  good  things  of  him,  the  Angel  said  to 
Raguel:  Tobias,  concerning  whom  thou  inquirest,  is  this  young  man's  father. 
And  Raguel  went  to  him,  and  kissed  him  with  tears,  and  weeping  upon  his 
neck,  said:  A  blessing  be  upon  thee,  my  son,  because  thou  art  the  son  of  a 
good  and  most  virtuous  man.     Ibid.  7—6,  7.     See  verses  13  and  19 

And  when  he  was  come  into  Raguel's  house,  he  found  Tobias  sitting  at  the 
table:  and  he  leaped  up,  and  they  kissed  each  other:  and  Gabelus  wept,  and 
blessed  God.     Ibid.  9-8. 

But  his  mother  wept,  and  was  quite  disconsolate,  and  said:  Wo,  wo  is  me, 
my  son ;  why  did  we  send  thee  to  go  to  a  strange  country,  the  light  of  our  eyes, 
the  staff  of  our  old  age,  the  comfort  of  our  life,  the  hope  of  our  posterity. 
Ibid.  10—4. 

And  his  father  that  was  blind  rising  up,  began  to  run  stumbling  with  his 
feet;  and  giving  a  servant  his  hand,  went  to  meet  his  son.  And  receiving  him, 
kissed  him,  as  did  also  his  wife:  and  they  began  to  weep  for  joy.  Ibid. 
11—10,11. 

When  thou  didst  pray  with  tears,  and  didst  bury  the  dead,  and  didst 
leave  thy  dinner,  and  hide  the  dead  by  day  in  thy  house,  and  bury  them  by 
night,  I  offered  thy  prayer  to  the  Lord,     Ibid.  12 — 12. 

And  when  Achior  had  declared  all  these  tliuigs.  all  the  people  fell  upon 
their  faces,  adoring  the  Lord,  and  all  of  them  together  mourning  and  weeping 
poured  out  their  prayers  with  one  accord  to  the  Lord.    Judith.  6 — 14. 

And  when  they  had  said  these  things  there  was  great  weeping  and  lamen- 
tation of  all  in  the  assembly;  and  for  many  hours  with  one  voice  they  cried  to 
God,  saying:  We  have  sinned  with  our  fathers;  we  have  done  unjustly;  we 
have  committed  iniquity.  *  *  And  when  being  wearied  with  these  cries, 
and  tired  with  these  weepings,  they  held  their  j)eace,  Ozias  rising  up  all  in 


TEAR.  879 

tears,  said:  Be  of  good  courage,  my  brethren;  and  let  us  wait  these  five  days 
for  mercy  from  the  Lord.     Ibid.  7—18,  19  and  22,  23. 

But  forasmuch  as  the  Lord  is  patient,  let  us  be  penitent  for  this  same 
thing;  and  with  many  tears  let  us  beg  his  pardon.     Ibid.  8 — 14.     See  verse  17. 

And  Judith  stood  before  the  bed,  praying  with  tears,  and  the  motion  of 
•her  lips  in  silence.     Ibid.  13 — 6. 

Now  when  Mardochai  had  heard  these  things,  he  rent  his  garments,  and 
put  on  sackcloth,  strewing  ashes  on  his  head:  and  he  cried  with  a  loud  voice 
in  the  street  in  the  midst  of  the  city,  shewing  the  anguish  of  his  mind.  And 
he  came  lamenting  in  this  manner  even  to  the  gate  of  the  palace:  for  no  one 
clothed  with  sackcloth  might  enter  the  king's  court.  And  in  all  provinces, 
towns,  and  places,  to  which  the  king's  cruel  edict  was  come,  there  was  great 
mourning  among  the  Jews,  with  fasting,  wailing,  and  weeping,  mapy  using 
sackcloth  and  ashes  for  their  bed.     Esther.  4 — 1  to  3.     See  1.  Mach.  1-26. 

And  Mardochai  returned  to  the  palace  gate:  and  Aman  made  haste  to  go 
to  his  house,  mourning  and  having  his  head  covered.     Esther.  6 — 12. 

My  face  is  swoln  with  weeping,  and  my  eyelids  are  dim.    Job.  16—17. 

I  wept  heretofore  for  him  that  was  afflicted;  and  my  soul  had  comijassion 
on  the  poor.  *  *  i  went  mourning  without  indignation;  I  rose  up  and  cried 
in  the  crowd.  *  *  My  harp  is  turned  to  mourning,  and  my  organ  into  the 
voice  of  those  that  weep.     Ibid.  30 — 25,  28  and  31. 

I  have  laboured  in  my  groanings,  eveiy  night  I  will  wash  my  bed:  I  will 
water  my  couch  with  my  tears.     Psalm.  6 — 7. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  and  my  supplication:  give  ear  to  my  tears 
Psalm.  38—13, 

My  tears  have  been  my  bread  day  and  night,  whilst  it  is  said  to  me  daily: 
Where  is  thy  God?  Psalm.  41—4. 

O  God,  I  have  declared  to  thee  my  life:  thou  hast  set  my  tears  in  thy  sight. 
Psalm.  55—8,  9. 

How  long  wilt  thou  feed  us  with  the  bread  of  tears:  and  give  us  for  our 
drink  tears  in  measure  ?    Psalm.  79 — 6. 

Come,  let  us  adore  and  fall  down,  and  weep  before  the  Lord  that  made 
us.     Psalm.  94—6.     See  2.  Mach.  11—6. 

For  he  hath  delivered  my  soul  from  death;  my  eyes  from  tears;  my  feet 
from  falling.     Psalm.  114—8.    See  Isa.  25—8,  and  38—5. 

They  that  sow  in  tears  shall  reap  in  joy.  Going  they  went  and  wept, 
casting  their  seeds.  But  coming,  they  shall  come  with  joyfulness,  carrying 
their  sheaves.  Psalm.  125—5  to  7.  See  Tob.  3—22;  Jerem.  31—16;  Ezech. 
24—16;  Apocal.  7—17,  and  21—4. 

Upon  the  rivers  of  Babylon,  there  we  sat  and  wept:  when  we  remem- 
bered Sion.     Psalm.  136—1. 

He  that  pricketh  the  eye,  bringeth  out  tears:  and  he  that  pricketh  the 
heart  bringeth  forth  resentment.     Eccli.  22 — 24. 

Do  not  the  widow's  tears  run  down  the  cheek,  and  her  cry  against  him 
that  causeth  them  to  fall  ?  For  from  the  cheek  they  go  up  even  to  heaven:  and 
the  Lord  that  heareth  will  not  be  delighted  with  them.     Ibid.  35 — 18,  19. 

My  son  shed  tears  over  the  dead;  and  begin  to  lament  as  if  thou  hadst 
suffered  some  great  harm,  and  according  to  judgment  cover  his  body,  and 
neglect  not  his  burial.  And  for  fear  of  being  ill  spoken  of,  weep  bitterly  for 
a  day;  and  then  comfort  thj'^self  in  thy  sadness.     Ibid.  38 — 16,  17. 

Therefore  have  I  said:  Depart  from  me;  I  will  weep  bitterly:  labour  not 


880  TEMPERANCE. 

to  comfort  me,  for  the  devastation  of  the  daughter  of  my  people.     Isa.  22 — 4. 

Who  will  give -^ater  to  my  head,  and  a  fountain  of  tears  to  my  eyes? 
and  I  will  weep  day  and  night  for  the  slain  of  the  daughter  of  my  people. 
*  *  Let  them  hasten  and  take  up  a  lamentation  for  us:  let  our  eyes  shed 
tears,  and  our  eyelids  run  down  with  waters.  Jerem.  9—1  and  18.  See  13 — 17; 
14-17;  Lamentations.  1—2,  and  2— 11,  18. 

And  she  (Susaruia)  weeping  looked  up  to  heaven;  for  her  heart  had  confi- 
dence in  the  Lord.     Dan.  13—35. 

And  he  (Mathathias)  died  in  the  hundred  and  forty-sixth  year:  and  he 
was  buried  by  his  sons  in  the  sepulchres  of  his  fathei*s  in  Modin:  and  all  Israel 
mourned  for  him  with  great  mourning.  1.  Mach.  2—70.  See  9—20;  12—52, 
and  2.  Mach.  4—37. 

And  immediately  the  father  of  the  boy  ciying  out,  with  tears  said:  I  do 
believe.  Lord;  help  thou  my  unbelief.     Mark.  9—23. 

And.  standing  behind  at  his  feet,  she  (Mai'y  Magdalene)  began  to  wash 
his  feet  with  tears,  and  wiped  them  with  the  hairs  of  her  head,  and  kissed  his 
feet,  and  anointed  them  with  the  ointment.  Luke.  7—38.  See  John.  11 — 31, 
and  20—11. 

And  when  he  (Christ)  drew  near,  seeing  the  city,  he  wept  over  it.  Luke. 
19-41. 

And  Peter  went  out,  and  wept  bitterly.     Ibid.  22 — 62. 

And  there  followed  him  a  great  multitude  of  people  and  of  women;  who 
bewailed  and  lamented  him.  But  Jesus,  turning  to  them,  said:  Daughters 
of  Jerusalem,  weep  not  over  me:  but  weep  for  yourselves,  and  for  your 
children.     Ibid.  23-  27,  28. 

When  Jesus,  therefore,  saw  her  weeping,  and  the  Jews  that  were  come 
with  her  weeping,  he  groaned  in  the  spirit,  and  troubled  himself.  John. 
11—33. 

Therefore  watch,  keeping  in  memory,  that  for  three  years  I  ceased  not 
night  and  day,  with  tears  admonishing  every  one  of  you.  *  *  And  there 
was  much  weeping  among  them  all:  and  falling  on  Paul's  neck  they  kissed 
him.     Acts.  20—31  and  37.     See  verse  19. 

For  out  of  much  affliction,  and  anguish  of  heart  I  wrote  to  you  with 
many  tears:  not  that  you  should  be  made  sorrowful,  but  that  you  might 
know  the  charity  I  have  more  abimdantly  towards  you.     2.  C!or.  2 — 4. 

Who  in  the  days  of  his  flesh,  offering  up  prayers  and  supplications,  with 
a  strong  cry  and  tears,  to  him  that  was  able  to  save  him  from  death,  was 
heard  for  his  reverence.    Hebr.  5 — 7. 

TEMPERANCE. 

(See  also  Abstinence,  and  Sobriety.) 

,  Temperance  Commended. 

Then  the  Angel  Raphael  said  to  him  (Tobias):  Hear  me,  and  I  will  show 
tbee  who  they  are,  over  whom  the  devil  can  prevail.  For  they  who  in  such 
manner  receive  matrimony,  as  to  shut  out  God  from  themselves,  and  from 
their  mind,  and  to  give  themselves  to  their  lust,  as  the  horse  and  mule, which 
have  not  understanding,  over  tliem  the  devil  hath  power.  But  thou  when 
thou  Shalt  take  her,  go  into  the  chamber,  and  for  three  days  keep  thyself 


TEMPERANCE.  881 

continent  from  her,  and  give  thyself  to  nothing  else  but  to  prayers  with  her. 
Tob.  6—16  to  18. 

Be  not  greedy  in  any  feasting,  and  pour  not  out  thyself  upon  anj'  meat: 
for  in  many  meats  there  will  be  sickness;  and  greediness  will  turn  to  ciioler. 
By  surfeiting  many  have  perished:  but  he  that  is  temperate,  shall  prolong 
life.     Eccli.  37—33  to  34.     See  31—24,  31  and  following  verses. 

But  Daniel  jjurposed  in  his  heart  that  he  would  not  be  defiled  with  the 
king's  table,  nor  with  the  wine  which  he  drank:  and  he  requested  the  master 
of  the  eunuchs  that  he  might  not  be  defiled.     Dan.  1 — 8.     See  verse  12. 

And  take  heed  to  yourselves,  lest  perhaps  your  hearts  be  overcharged 
with  surfeiting,  and  drunkenness,  and  the  cares  of  this  life;  and  that  day 
come  upon  you  suddenly.     Luke.  21 — 34. 

The  night  is  passed,  and  the  day  is  at  hand.  Let  us  therefore  cast  off  the 
works  of  darkness,  and  put  on  the  armour  of  light.  Let  us  walk  honestly  as 
ui  the  day:  not  in  rioting  and  drunkenness,  not  in  chambering  and  impurities, 
not  in  contention  and  envy.  But  put  ye  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  make 
not  provision  for  the  flesh  in  its  concupiscences.     Rom.  13 — 12  to  14. 

For  the  kingdom  God  is  not  meat  and  drink;  but  justice,  and  peace,  and 
joy  in  the  Holy  Ghost.     Ibid.  14 — 17.     See  verses  20  and  21. 

But  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is,  charity,  joy,  peace,  patience,  benignity, 
goodness,  longanimity,  mildness,  faith,  modesty,  continency,  chastity. 
Against  such  there  is  no  law.  And  they  who  are  Christ's  have  crucified 
their  flesh,  with  the  vices  and  concupiscences.     Galat.  5 — 22  to  24. 

And  be  not  drunk  with  wine,  wherein  is  luxury;  but  be  ye  filled  with  the 
Holy  Spirit.     Ephes.  5 — 18. 

And  you,  giving  all  diligence,  join  with  your  faith,  virtue;  and  with  vir- 
tue, knowledge;  and  with  knowledge,  abstinence;  and  with  abstinence,  pa- 
tience.    2.  Peter.  1 — 5,  6. 

Therefore  let  us  not  sleep,  as  others  do:  but  let  us  watch,  and  be  sober. 
For  they  who  sleep,  sleep  in  the  night:  and  they  who  are  drunk,  are  drunk 
in  the  night.  But  let  us,  who  are  of  the  day,  be  sober,  having  on  the  breast- 
plate of  faith  and  charity,  and  for  a  helmet,  the  hope  of  salvation.  1.  Thesg. 
5—6  to  8. 

It  behooveth,  therefore,  a  bishop  to  be  blameless,  the  husband  of  one 
wife,  sober,  prudent,  of  good  behaviour,  chaste,  given  to  hospitality,  a 
teacher,  not  given  to  wine,  no  striker,  but  modest;  not  litigious,  not  covetous. 
1.  Tim.  3—2,  3.     See  verses  8  and  11;  also  Titus.  1—7,  8. 

For  God  hath  not  given  us  the  Spirit  of  fear,  but  of  power,  and  of  love, 
and  of  sobriety.     2.  Tim.  1 — 7.     See  4 — 5. 

But  speak  thou  the  things  that  become  sound  doctrine:  that  the  aged  men 
be  sober,  chaste,  prudent,  sound  in  faith,  in  charity,  in  patience;  the  aged 
women,  in  like  manner,  in  holy  attire,  not  false  accusers,  not  given  to  much 
wine,  teaching  well.  *  *  For  the  grace  of  God  our  Saviour  hath  appeared 
to  all  men,  instructing  us,  that  renouncing  impiety,  and  worldly  desires,  we 
should  live  soberly,  and  justly,  and  piously  in  this  world.  Titus.  2 — 1  to  3, 
and  11,  12.     See  Luke.  2-37,  and  Judith.  8—6. 

Wherefore,  having  the  loins  of  your  mind  girded,  being  sober,  hope  per- 
fectly for  that  grace  which  is  offered  you  at  the  revelation  of  Jesus  Christ. 
1.  Peter.  1—13. 

Be  sober,  and  watch:  because  your  adversary  tlie  devil,  as  a  roaring  lion, 
goeth  about,  seeking  whom  he  may  devour.     Ibid.  5 — 8.     See  1.  Cor.  8 — 13. 


882  TEMPLE. 

Spiritual  Temple  and  House  of  God. 
(See  also  Church.) 

He  (Solomon)  shall  build  a  house  to  my  name;  and  I  will  establish  the 
throne  of  his  kingdom  for  ever.  2,  Kings.  7—13.  See  3.  Kings.  5 — 5,  and 
1.  Paral.  22—6  to  11. 

Wisdom  hath  built  herself  a  house:  she  hath  hewn  her  out  seven  pillars. 
She  hath  slain  her  victims,  mingled  her  wine,  and  set  forth  her  table.  She 
hath  sent  her  maids  to  invite  to  the  tower,  and  to  the  walls  of  the  city.  Prov. 
9-1,  2. 

And  I  will  move  all  nations:  and  the  desired  of  all  nations  shall 
come:  and  I  will  fill  this  house  with  glory,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.  *  * 
Great  shall  be  the  glory  of  this  last  house  more  than  of  the  first,  saith  the  Lord 
of  hosts:  and  in  this  place  I -will  give  peace,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.  Aggeus. 
2-8  and  10. 

Therefore,  whosoever  heareth  these  my  words,  and  doeth  them,  shall  be 
likened  to  a  wise  man,  who  built  his  house  ujion  a  rock.  And  the  rain  fell, 
and  the  floods  came,  and  the  winds  blew,  and  they  beat  upon  that  house,  and 
it  fell  not:  for  it  was  founded  upon  a  rock.  Matth.  7 — 24,  25.  See  Luke.  6—47, 
48. 

And  I  say  to  thee:  That  thou  art  Peter, and  upon  this  rock  I  will  build  my 
church;  and  the  gates  of  hell  shall  not  prevail  against  it.  Matth.  16 — 18.  See 
36—61;  27—40;  Mark.  14—58;  15—29,  and  John.  2—19  and  following  verses. 

Know  you  not  that  you  are  the  temple  of  God,  and  that  the  Spirit  of  Grod 
dwelleth  in  you  ?  But  if  any  man  violate  the  temple  of  God,  him  shall  Grod  de- 
stroy. For  the  temple  of  Grod  is  holy,  which  you  are.  1.  Cor.  3 — 16,17.  See 
6—19. 

And  what  agreement  hath  the  temple  of  God  with  idols  ?  For  you  are  the 
temple  of  the  Uving  God:  as  God  saith:  I  will  dwell  in  them,  and  walk  among 
them:  and  I  will  be  their  God;  and  they  shall  be  my  people.  2.  Cor,  6 — 16. 
See  Ephes.  2—20;  Rom.  3—17,  and  6—19. 

But  Christ  as  a  Son  in  his  own  house:  which  house  are  we,  if  we  retain  a 
firm  confidence  and  the  glory  of  hope  unto  the  end.     Hebr.  3 — 6. 

Be  you  aJso  as  hving  stones  built  up,  a  spiritual  house,  a  holy  priesthood, 
to  offer  up  spiritual  sacrifices,  acceptable  to  GK>d'  by  Jesus  Christ.  1.  Peter. 
2—5. 

Temple  of  Idols. 

And  the  Philistine^  took  the  ark  of  Grod,  and  brought  it  into  the  temple 
of  Dagon,  and  set  it  by  Dagon.  And  when  the  Azotians  arose  early  the  next 
day,  behold,  Dagon  lay  upon  his  face  on  the  ground  before  the  ark  of  the 
Lord:  and  they  took  Dagon,  and  set  him  again  in  his  place.  And  the  next 
day  again,  when  they  rose  in  the  morning,  they  found  Dagon  lying  upon  his 
face  on  the  earth  before  the  ark  of  the  Lord:  and  the  head  of  Dagon,aud  both 
the  f>almsof  his  hands,  were  cut  off  upon  the  threshold:  and  only  the  stump 
of  Dagon  remained  in  its  place.     1.  Kings.  5—2  to  5. 

Then  Solomon  built  a  temple  for  Chamos  the  idol  of  Moab,  on  the  hill  tliat 
is  over-against  Jerusalem,  and  for  Moloch  the  idol  of  the  children  of  Ammon. 
3.  Kings.  11—7.    See  1.  Kings.  31—9. 


TEMPLE.  B83 

Now  therefore  call  to  me  all  the  prophets  of  Baal,  and  all  his  servants,  and 
all  his  priests:  let  none  be  wanting;  for  I  have  a  great  sacrifice  to  offer  to 
Baal:  whosoever  shall  be  wanting  shall  not  live.  Now  Jehu  did  this  craftily, 
that  he  might  destroy  the  worshippers  of  Baal.  And  he  said:  Proclaim  a  fes- 
tival for  Baal.  And  he  called,  and  he  sent  into  all  the  borders  of  Israel;  and 
all  the  servants  of  Baal  came:  there  was  not  one  left  that  did  not  come.  And 
they  went  into  the  temple  of  Baal:  and  the  house  of  Baal  was  filled,  from  gne 
end  to  the  other.  4.  Kings.  10 — 19  to  31.  See  following  verses;  also  3.  Kings* 
16—32. 

And  as  he  {Sennacherib)  was  worshipping  in  the  temple  of  Nesroch  liis 
god,  Adramelech  and  Sarasa  his  sons  slew  him  with  the  sword;  and  they  fled 
into  the  land  of  the  Armenians:  and  Asarhaddon  his  son  reigned  in  his  stead. 
4.  Kings.  19—37.      See  !7— 32;  i.  Paral.  32—31,  and  Isa.  37  -38. 

And  he  (Nabuohodoaosor)  shall  kindle  afire  in  the  temples  of  the  gods  of 
Egypt:  and  he  shall  barn  them,  and  he  shall  carry  them  away  captives:  and 
he  shall  array  himself  with  the  land  Qf  Egypt,  as  a  shepherd  putteth  on  his 
garment:  and  he  shall  go  forth  from  thence  in  peace.  And  he  shall  break 
the  statues  of  the  liouse  of  the  sun,  that  are  in  the  land  of  Egypt;  and  the 
temples  of  the  gods  of  Egypt  he  shall  burn  with  fire.     Jerem.  43 — 12,  13. 

For  when  fire  shall  fall  upon  the  house  of  these  gods  of  wood,  and  of  sil- 
ver, and  of  gold,  their  priest  indeed  will  flee  away,  and  be  saved:  but  they 
themselves  shall  be  burnt  in  the  midst  like  beams.  Baruch.  6 — 54.  See  Dan. 
Chapter  14;  l.Mach.  1—50,  and  6— 2. 

And  they  that  were  scattered  about  the  plain,  fled  into  Azotus,  and  went 
into  Bethdagon  their  idol's  temple,  there  to  save  themselves.  But  Jonathan 
set  fire  to  Azotus,  and  the  cities  that  were  round  about  it,  and  took  the  spoils 
of  them,  and  the  temple  of  Dagon:  and  all  them  that  were  fled  into  it,  he 
burnt  with  fire.     1.  Mach.  10—83,  84. 

Now  you  see  and  hear  that  this  Paul  by  persuasion  hath  drawn  away  a 
great  multitude,  not  only  at  Ephesus,  but  almost  throughout  all  Asia,  saying: 
That  they  are  no  gods  which  are  made  with  hands.  So  that  not  only  this  our 
craft  is  in  danger  to  be  vilified,  but  also  the  temple  of  great  Diana  shall  be 
thought  nothing  of,  yea,  and  her  majesty  shall  begin  to  be  destroyed,  whom  all 
Asia  and  the  world  worshippeth.     Acts.  19 — 26,  27. 

Temple  Called  the  House  of  Ood  and  the  House  of  Prayer. 

That  thou  mayst  open  thy  eyes  upon  this  house  day  and  night,  upon  the 
place  wherein  thou  hast  promised  that  thy  name  should  be  called  upon;  and 
that  thou  wouldst  hear  the  prayer  which  thy  servant  prayeth  in  it:  hearken 
then  to  the  prayers  of  thy  servant,  and  of  thy  people  Israel.  Whosoever  shall 
pray  in  this  place,  hear  thou  from  thy  dwelling-place,  that  is,  from  heaven, 
and  show  mercy.  2.  Paral.  6—20,  21.  See  whole  Chapter;  also  3.  Kings. 
Chapter  8. 

I  will  bring  them  into  my  holy  mount,  and  will  make  them  joyful  in  my 
house  of  prayer;  their  holocausts,  and  their  victims  shall  please  me  upon  my 
"  altar:  for  my  house  shall  be  called  the  house  of  prayer  for  all  nations.  Isa. 
56—7. 

It  is  written:  My  house  shall  be  called  the  house  of  prayer:  but  you  have 
made  it  a  den  of  thieves.  Matth.  21—13.  See  Jerem.  7—11;  Mark.  11 — 17; 
Luke.  19— 46,  and  John.  2—16. 


884  TEMPLE. 

Tlie  Temple  Frequented  by  the  Faithful,  as  by  Christ. 

Moreover  when  all  went  to  the  golden  calves  which  Jeroboam  king  of 
Israel  had  made,  he  (Tobias)  alone  fled  the  company  of  all,  and  went  to  Jeru- 
salem to  the  temple  of  the  Lord,  and  there  adored  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  of- 
fering ftiithfully  all  his  first-fruits  and  his  tithes.     Tob.  1 — 5,  6. 

•  And  Jesus,  being  come  out  of  the  temple,  went  away.  And  his  disciples 
came  to  show  him  the  buildings  of  the  temple.  Matth.  24 — 1.  See  Mark. 
13—1. 

And  he  entered  Jerusalem, into  the  temple:  and  having  viewed  all  things 
round  about,  when  now  the  hour  of  evening  was  come,  he  went  out  to  Beth- 
ania  with  the  twelve.  *  *  And  they  came  to  Jerusalem.  And  when  lie  had 
entered  into  the  terajjle,  he  began  to  cast  out  them  that  sold  and  bought  in 
the  temple:  and  he  overthrew  the  tables  of  the  money-changers,  and  the 
chairs  of  them  that  sold  doves.     Mark.  11 — 11  and  15. 

And  Jesus  answering  said,  teaching  in  the  temple:  How  do  the  Scrilies 
say,  that  Christ  is  the  son  of  David?  Ibid.  I'i — 35.  See  11 — 37,  and  Luke. 
2-46. 

And  she  (Anna)  was  a  widow  until  fourecore  and  four  years;  who  de- 
parted not  from  the  temple,  by  fastings  and  prayers  serving  night  and  day. 
Luke.  2—37. 

And,  entering  into  the  temple,  he  began  to  cast  them  out  that  sold  there- 
in, and  them  that  bought,  saying  to  them:  It  is  written:  My  house  is  the 
house  of  prayer.  But  you  have  made  it  a  deu  of  thieves.  And  he  was  teach- 
ing daily  in  the  temple.  And  the  chief  priests,  and  the  scribes,  and  the  ru- 
lers of  the  people,sought  to  destroy  him.  Ibid.  19 — 45  to  47.  See  20 — 1 ;  Matth. 
21—12,  13;  Mark.  11—15,  17;  John.  2—14,  and  7—28. 

And  continuing  daily  with  one  accord  in  the  temple,  and  breaking  bread 
from  house  to  house,  they  took  their  meat  with  gladness  and  simplicity  of 
heart.     Acts.  2—46.     See  Luke.  24—53. 

Now  Peter  and  John  went  up  to  the  temple,  at  the  ninth  hour  of  prayer. 
Acts.  3—1. 

But  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  by  night  opening  the  doors  of  the  prison,  and 
leading  them  out,  said :  Go,  and  standing  si)eak  in  the  temple  to  the  people 
all  the  words  of  this  life.  And  they  having  heard  this,  entered  early  in  the 
morning  intp  the  temple,  and  taught.     Ibid.  5 — 19  to  21.     See  verse  25. 

Then  Paul  having  taken  to  him  the  men, the  next  day  being  purified  with 
them,  entered  into  the  temple,  giving  notice  of  the  accomplishment  of  the 
days  of  purification, tm til  an  oblation  should  be  offered  for  every  one  of  them. 
Ibid.  21-26. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  when  1  was  come  again  to  Jerusalem,  and  was  pray- 
ing iu  the  temple,  that  I  was  in  a  trance.     Ibid.  22 — 17. 

Ood  Hears  Prayers  Offered  in  the  Temple. 

But  have  regard  to  the  prayer  of  thy  servant,  and  to  his  supplications, 
O  Lord  my  God:  hear  the  hymn  and  the  prayer,  which  thy  servant  prayeth 
before  thee  this  day:  that  thy  eyes  may  be  open  upon  this  house  night  and 
day;  upon  the  house  of  which  thou  hast  said:  My  name  shall  be  there:  that 
thou  raayst  hearken  to  the  prayer,  which  thy  servant  prayeth  in  this  place  to 
thee.kThat  thou  mayst  hearken  to  the  supplication  of  thy  servant,  and  of  thy 


TEMPLE.  885 

people  Israel,  whatsoever  they  sliall  pray  for  in  this  place;  and  hear  them  in 
the  place  of  thy  dwelling  in  heaven;  and  when  thou  hearest,  show  them 
mercy.  3.  Kings.  8—28  to  30.  See  whole  Chapter;  also  1.  Paral.  G — 19  and 
following  verses. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  him  (Solomon):  I  have  heard  thy  prayer  and  thy  sup- 
plication, which  thou  hast  made  before  me:  I  have  sanctified  this  liouse, 
which  thou  hast  built,  to  put  my  name  there  for  ever:  and  my  eyes  and  my 
heart  shall  be  there  always.  3.  Kings.  9 — 3.  See  2.  Paral.  7 — 12  and  follow- 
ing verses. 

God  does  not  Dwell  in  Temples,  in  such  a  manner  as  to  be  Circumscribed  by 
them,  or  so  as  to  Stand  in  Need  of  them,  as  Men  do  of  Houses. 

Is  it  then  to  be  thought  that  God  should  indeed  dwell  upon  earth  ?  for  if 
heaven,  and  the  heavens  of  heavens  cannot  contain  thee,  how  much  less  this 
house  which  I  have  built?    3.  Kings.  8 — 27.     See  2.  Paral.  6 — 18,  and  2—6. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Heaven  is  my  throne,  and  the  earth  my  footstool: 
what  is  this  house  that  you  will  build  to  me  ?  and  what  is  this  place  of  my 
rest?    Isa.  66—1. 

Shall  a  man  be  hid  in  secret  places,  and  I  not  see  him,  saith  the  Lord  ? 
do  not  I  fill  heaven  and  earth,  saith  the  Lord  ?    Jerem.  23 — 24. 

But  the  Most  High  dwelleth  not  in  houses  made  by  hands,  as  the  prophet 
saith:  Heaven  is  my  throne:  and  the  earth  is  my  footstool.  What  house  will 
you  build  forme?  saith  the  Lord;  or  what  is  the  place  of  my  rest?  Acts. 
7—48,  49.     See  17—24. 

Ood  is  said  to  Dwell  in  Material  Temples. 

And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  Solomon,  saying:  This  house,  which 
thou  buildest,  if  thou  wilt  walk  in  my  statutes,  and  execute  my  judgments, 
and  keep  all  my  commandments,  walking  in  them,  I  will  fulfil  my  word  to 
thee,  which  I  sjjoke  to  David  thy  father.  And  I  will  dwell  in  the  midst  of 
the  children  of  Israel,  and  will  not  forsake  my  people  Israel.  3.  Kings.  6 — 11 
to  13. 

Then  Solomon  said:  The  Lord  said  that  he  would  dwell  in  a  cloud. 
Building  I  have  built  a  house  for  thy  dwelling,  to  be  thy  most  firm  throne 
forever.     Ibid.  8—12,  13.     See  2.  Para).  6—1;  5—14.  and  7—2. 

For  David  said :  The  Lord  the  God  of  Israel  hath  given  rest  to  his  people, 
and  a  habitation  in  Jerusalem  for  ever.     1.  Paral.  23 — 25. 

And  he  put  away  the  tabernacle  o£  Silo,  his  tabernacle  where  he  dwelt 
among  men.     Psalm.  77 — 60. 

For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Sion:  he  hath  chosen  it  for  his  dwelling. 
Psalm.  131 — 13.     See  whole  Psahn. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  the  God  of  Israel:  Make  your  v^^ays  and 
your  doings  good:  and  I  will  dwell  with  j^ou  in  this  place.  Jerem.  7 — 3.  See 
verse  7. 

And  whosoever  shall  swear  by  the  temple,  sweareth  by  it,  and  by  him 
that  dwelleth  in  it.     Matth.  23— 21.     See  Acts.  7— 46. 

Temple  called  a  Holy  Place, 

And  when  Jacob  awaked  out  of  sleep,  he  said:  Indeed  the  Lord  is  in  this 

56 


886  TEMPTATION. 

place,  and  I  knew  it  not.  And  trembling  he  said:  How  terrible  is  this  place  ! 
this  is  no  other  but  the  house  of  God,  and  the  gate  of  heaven.  Gen.  28—16, 
17. 

Ood  said  to  Moses:  Come  not  nigh  hither,  put  off  the  shoes  from  thy  feet: 
for  the  place,  whereon  thou  standest,  is  holy  ground.  Exod.  3 — 5.  See  Acts. 
7—33. 

Desecration  of  the  Temple  Punished. 

And  HeUodorus  suddenly  fell  to  the  ground:  and  they  took  him  up  cov- 
ered with  great  darkness:  and  having  put  him  into  a  litter  they  caiTied  him 
out.  So  he  that  came  vv  ith  many  servants,  and  all  his  guard  into  the  afore- 
said treasury,  was  carried  out  no  one  being  able  to  help  him,  the  manifest 
power  of  God  being  known.  And  he  indeed  by  the  iJO-ver  of  God  lay 
speechless,  and  without  all  hope  of  recovery.  But  they  praised  the  Lord  be- 
cause he  had  glorified  his  place:  and  tiie  temple,  that  a  little  before  was  full 
of  fear  and  trouble,  when  the  aimightj'  Lord  appeared,  was  filled  with  joy 
and  gladness.  2.  Mach.  3— 27  to  30.  See  Matth.  21-12;  Mark.  11—15,  and 
Luke.  19—45. 

And  the  pasch  of  tlie  Jews  was  at  hand:  and  Jesus  went  up  to  Jerusalem. 
And  he  found  in  the  temple  those  that  sold  oxen  and  sheep  and  doves,  and 
the  changers  of  money  sitting.  And  when  he  had  made  as  it  were  a  scourge 
of  little  cords,  he  drove  them  all  out  of  the  temple,  the  sheep  also  and  the 
oxen:  and  he  poured  out  the  changers'  money:  and  the  tables  he  overthrew. 
And  he  said  to  them  that  sold  doves:  Take  these  things  hence;  and  make  not 
the  house  of  my  Father  a  house  of  traffic.  And  his  disciples  remembered 
that  it  was  written:  The  zeal  of  thy  house  hath  eaten  me  up.  John.  2—18 
to  17. 

TEMPTATION. 
It  is  Sinful  to  Tempt  Ood. 

They  {the  Israelites)  said  to  Moses:  Perliaps  there  were  no  graves  in 
Egypt;  therefore  thou  hast  brought  us  to  die  in  the  wilderness:  why  wouldst 
thou  do  this,  to  lead  us  out  of  Egypt?  Is  not  this  the  word  that  we  spoke  to 
thee  in  Egypt,saying:  Depart  from  us,that  we  may  serve  the  Egyptians  ?  for 
it  was  much  better  to  serve  them,  than  to  die  in  the  wilderness.  Exod. 
14—11,  12. 

And  they  chode  with  Moses,  and  said:  Giv^e  us  water,  that  we  may  drink. 
And  Moses  answered  them:  Why  chide  you  with  me?  Wherefore  do  you 
tempt  the  Lord  ?  So  the  people  were  thirsty  there  for  want  of  water,  and 
murmured  against  Moses,  saying:  Why  didst  thou  make  us  go  forth  out  of 
Egypt,  to'kill  us  and  our  children,  and  our  beasts,  with  thirst.  Ibid.  17—2,  3. 
See  Num.  20—3,  and  21  -5. 

Thou  shalt  not  tempt  the  Lord  thy  God, as  thou  temptedst  him  in  the  place 
of  temptation.  Deut.  6—16.  See  Matth.  22—18;  Mark.  12—15;  Luke  20—23; 
Acts.  5— 9,  and  15-10. 

And  who  are  you  that  tempt  the  Lord  ?    Judith.  8—11. 

It  is  written  again:  Thou  shalt  not  tempt  the  Lord  thy  God.  Matth.  4—7. 
See  Luke.  4—12. 


TEMPTATION.  887 

Neither  let  us  tempt  Christ;  as  some  of  them  tempted,and  perished  by- 
serpents.     1.  Cor.  10 — 9. 

Ood  Tempts,  or  rather  Tries,  his  Servants  in  Various  Ways. 

After  these  things,  God  tempted  Abraham,  and  said  to  him:  Abraham, 
Abraham.  And  he  answered:  Here  I  am.  He  said  to  him:  Take  thy  only  be- 
gotten son  Isaac,  whom  thou  lovest,  and  go  into  the  land  of  vision:  and  there 
thou  shalt  offer  him  for  a  holocaust  upon  one  of  the  mountains  which  I  will 
shew  thee.  So  Abraham  rising  up  in  the  night,  saddled  his  ass:  and  took 
with  him  two  young  men,  and  Isaac  his  son:  and  when  he  had  cut  wood  for 
the  holocaust,  he  went  his  way  to  the  place  which  God  had  commanded  him. 
*  *  And  he  put  forth  his  hand, and  took  the  sword, to  sacrifice  his  son.  And 
behold  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  from  heaven  called  to  him,  saying:  Abraham, 
Abraham.  And  he  answered:  Here  I  am.  And  he  said  to  him:  Lay  not  thy 
hand  upon  the  boy,  neither  do  thou  any  thing  to  him:  now  I  know  that  thou 
fearest  God,  and  hast  not  spared  thy  only  begotten  son  for  my  sake.  Abra- 
ham lifted  up  his  eyes,  and  saw  behind  his  back  a  ram  amongst  the  briers 
sticking  fast  by  the  horns,  which  he  took  and  offered  for  a  holocaust  instead 
of  his  son.     Gen.  -22—1  to  3  and  10  to  13. 

And  the  people  murmured  against  Moses,  saying:  What  shall  we  drink? 
But  he  cried  to  the  Lord:  and  he  showed  him  a  tree,  which  when  he  had  cast 
into  the  waters,  they  were  turned  into  sweetness.  There  he  appointed  him 
ordinances,  and  judgments,  and  there  he  proved  him.     Exod.  15—24,  25. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Behold,  I  will  rain  bread  from  heaven  for 
you:  let  the  people  go  forth,  and  gather  what  is  sufficient  for  every  day;  that 
I  may  prove  them  whether  they  will  walk  in  my  law,  or  no.  Ibid.  16 — 4.  See 
Judith.  8—21  and  following  verses. 

Thou  shalt  not  hear  the  words  of  that  prophet  or  dreamer:  for  the  Lord 
your  God  trieth  you,  that  it  may  appear  whether  you  love  him  with  all  your 
heart,  and  with  all  your  soul,  or  no.  Deut.  13 — 3.  See  8 — 2;  Exod.  20 — 20; 
Judges.  2—22;  3—1,  and  2.  Paral.  32—31. 

Then  the  Lord  said  to  Satan:  Behold,  all  that  he  hath  is  in  thy  hand:  only 
put  not  forth  thy  hand  upon  his  person.  And  Satan  went  forth  from  the  pres- 
ence of  the  Lord.     Job.  1—12.     See  2—6. 

Afflicted  in  few  things,  in  many  they  shall  be  well  rewarded:  because  God 
hath  tried  them;  and  found  them  worthy  of  himself.  As  gold  in  the  furnace, 
he  hath  proved  them;  and  as  a  victim  of  a  holocaust,  he  hath  received  them; 
and  in  time  there  shall  be  respect  had  to  them.     Wisdom.  3 — 5,  6. 

Take  all  that  shall  be  brought  upon  thee:  and  in  thy  sorrow  endure,  and 
in  thy  humiliation  keep  patience:  for  gold  and  silver  are  tried  in  the  fire,  but 
acceptable  men  in  the  furnace  of  humiliation.     Eccli.  2 — 4,  5. 

For  she  (Wisdom)  walketh  with  him  in  temptation;  and  at  the  first  she 
chooseth  him.  She  will  bring  upon  him  fear,  and  dread,  and  trial:  and  she 
will  scourge  him  with  the  affliction  of  her  discipline,  till  she  try  him  by  her 
laws,  and  trust  his  soul.  Then  she  will  strengthen  him,  and  make  a  straight 
way  to  him,  and  give  him  joy.  And  will  disclose  her  secrets  to  him,  and  will 
heap  upon  him  treasures  of  knowledge  and  understanding  of  justice.  But  if 
he  go  astray,  she  will  forsake  him,  and  deliver  him  into  the  hands  of  his  en- 
«my.     Ibid.  4—18  to  22. 

Unless  thou  hold  thyself  diligently  in  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  thy  house  shall 


888  TEMPTATION. 

quickly  be  overthrown.  As  when  one  sifteth  with  a  sieve,  the  dust  will  re- 
main: so  will  the  perplexity  of  a  man  in  his  thoughts.  The  furnace  trieth  the 
potter's  vessels,  and  the  trial  of  affliction  just  men.  Ibid.  27 — 4  to  6.  See 
34—9  and  11. 

And  I  will  bring  the  third  part  through  the  fire,  and  will  refine  them  as 
silver  is  refined:  and  I  will  try  them  as  gold  is  tried.  They  shall  call  on  my 
name,  and  T  will  hear  them.  I  will  say:  Thou  art  my  people:  and  they  shall 
say:  The  Lord  is  my  God.     Zach.  13—9. 

And  not  only  so,  but  we  glory  also  in  tribulations,  knowing  that  tribula- 
tion worketh  patience;  and  patience  trial:  and  trial  hope.    Rom.  5 — 3,  4. 

My  brethren,  count  it  all  joy,  when  you  shall  fall  into  divers  temptations;, 
knowing  that  the  trying  of  your  faith  worketh  patience.  And  patience  hath 
a  perfect  work ;  that  you  may  be  perfect  and  entire,  deficient  in  nothing. 
James.  1—2  to  4.     See  verses  12  and  13. 

The  Lord  knowetb  how  to  deliver  the  godly  out  of  temptation ;  but  to  re- 
serve the  unjust  unto  the  day  of  judgment  to  be  tormented.    2.  Peter.  2 — 9. 

Ood  Tries  his  Servants  that  their  Merit  may  be  thereby  Augmented. 

Now  it  happened  one  day.tbat  being  wearied  with  burying.he  (ro6ias)came 
to  his  house,  and  cast  himself  down  by  the  wall,  and  slept.  And  as  he  was 
sleeping,  hot  dung  out  of  a  swallow's  nest  fell  upon  his  eye;  and  he  was  made 
blind.  Now  this  trial  the  Lord  therefore  permitted  to  happen  to  him,  that  an 
example  might  be  given  to  posterity  of  his  patience,  as  also  of  holy  Job.  For 
whereas  he  had  always  feared  God  from  his  infancy,  and  kept  liis  command- 
ments, he  repined  not  against  God  because  the  evil  of  blindness  had  befallen 
him;  but  continued  immoveable  in  the  fear  of  God,  giving  thanks  to  God  all 
the  days  of  his  life.  For  as  the  kings  insulted  over  holy  Job,  so  liis  relations 
and  kinsmen  mocked  at  his  life,  saying:  Where  is  tliy  hope,  for  wliich  thou 
gavest  alms,  and  burirdst  the  dead  ?  But  Tobias  rebuked  them,  saying:  Speak 
not  so:  for  we  are  the  children  of  saints  and  look  for  that  life  which  God  will 
give  to  those  that  never  change  their  faith  from  him.     Tob.  2 — 10  to  18. 

And  Satan  answering,  said:  Doth  Job  fear  God  in  vain  ?  Hast  thou  not 
made  a  fence  for  him,  and  his  house,  and  a  1  his  substance  round  about, 
blessed  the  works  of  his  hands,  and  his  possession  hath  increased  on  the  earth  ? 
But  stretch  forth  thy  hand  a  liti  le,  and  touch  all  that  he  hatli,  and  see  if  he 
blesseth  thee  not  to  thy  face.  Then  the  Lord  said  to  Satan:  Behold,  all  that 
he  hath  is  in  thy  hand:  only  put  not  forth  thy  hand  upon  his  person.  And 
Satan  went  forth  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord.  *  *  Then  Job  rose  up,and 
rent  his  garments,  and  having  shaven  his  head,  fell  down  upon  the  ground, 
and  worshipped,  and  said:  Naked  came  I  out  of  my  moth<'r's  womb,  and  na- 
ked shall  I  return  thither:  the  Lord  gave,  and  the  Lord  hath  taken  away:  as 
it  hath  pleased  the  Lord,  so  it  is  done:  blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord.  In  all 
these  things  Job  sinned  not  by  liis  lips  nor  spoke  he  any  foolish  thing  against 
God.    Job.  1—9  to  12  and  20  to  22. 

And  it  came  to  pass  when  on  a  certain  day  the  sons  of  God  came,  and 
stood  before  the  Lord,  and  Satan  came  among  them,  and  stood  in  his  sight, 
that  the  Lord  said  to  Satan:  Wlience  comest  thou  ?  And  he  answered,  and 
said:  I  have  gone  round  about  the  earth,  and  walked  through  it.  And  the 
Lord  said  to  Satan:  Hast  thou  considered  my  servant  Job,  that  there  is  none 
like  him  in  the  earth,  a  man  simple  and  upright,,  and  fearing  God,  and  avoid- 


TEMPTATION.  889 

ing  evil,  and  still  keeping  his  innocence  ?  But  thou  hast  moved  me  against 
him,  that  I  should  afflict  him  without  cause.  And  Satan  answered,  and  said: 
Skin  for  skin,  and  all  that  a  man  hath  he  will  give  for  his  life.  But  put  forth 
thy  hand,  and  touch  his  bone  and  his  flesh,  and  then  thou  shalt  see  that  he 
will  blgss  thee  to  thy  face.  And  the  Lord  said  to  Satan:  Behold,  he  is  in  thy 
hand,  but  yet  save  his  life.  So  Satan  went  forth  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord, 
and  struck  Job  with  a  very  grievous  ulcer,  from  the  sole  of  the  foot  even  to 
the  top  of  his  head:  and  he  took  a  potsherd  and  scraped  the  corrupt  matter, 
sitting  on  a  dunghill.  And  his  wife  said  to  him:  Dost  thou  still  continue  in  thy 
simplicity  ?  bless  God  and  die.  And  he  said  to  her:  Thou  hast  spoken  like 
one  of  the  foolish  women:  if  we  have  received  good  things  at  the  hand  of 
God  why  should  we  not  receive  evil  ?  In  all  these  things  Job  did  not  sin  with 
bis  lips.     Ibid.  2—1  to  10. 

In  which  you  shall  greatly  rejoice,  now  if  need  be  for  a  little  time  to  be 
made  sorrowful  in  divers  temptations:  that  the  trial  of  your  faith,  much 
more  precious  than  gold  (which  is  tried  by  the  fire)  may  be  found  unto  praise, 
and  glory,  and  honour,  at  the  appearing  of  Jesus  Christ.     1.  Peter.  1 — 6,  7. 

The  Devil  Tempts  by  Lies. 

And  the  serpent  said  to  the  woman:  No,  you  shall  not  die  the  death.  For 
God  doth  know  that  in  what  day  soever  you  shall  eat  thereof,  your  eyes  shall 
be  opened:  and  you  shall  be  as  gods,  knowing  good  and  evil.  Gen.  3 — 4,  5. 
See  whole  Chapter. 

Again  the  devil  took  him  up  into  a  very  high  mountain;  and  showed  him 
all  the  kingdoms  of  the  world,  and  the  glory  of  them,  and  said  unto  him:  All 
these  will  I  give  thee,  if,  falling  down,  thou  wilt  adore  me.  Then  .Jesus  saith 
to  him:  Begone,  Satan:  for  it  is  written:  The  Lord  thy  God  thou  shalt  adore, 
and  him  only  shalt  thou  serve.  Matth.  4 — 8  to  10.  See  Mark.  I — 13,  and 
Luke.  4—1  to  14. 

But  Peter  said:  Ananias,  why  hath  Satan  tempted  thy  heart,  that  thou 
shouldst  lie  to  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  by  fraud  keep  part  of  the  price  of  the 
field?  Whilst  it  remained,  did  it  not  remain  to  thee?  and*  being  sold,  was  it 
not  in  thy  power  ?  Why  hast  thou  conceived  this  thing  in  thy  heart  ?  Thou 
hast  not  lied  to  men,  but  to  God.     Acts.  5 — 3,  4. 

The  Devil  Tempts  by  Inflaming  the  Passions. 

Son,  when  thou  comest  to  the  service  of  God,  stand  in  justice  and  in  fear, 
and  prepare  thy  soul  for  temptation.     Eccli.  2 — 1. 

And  when  supper  was  done,  the  devil — put  into  the  heart  of  Judas  the 
son  ot  Simon  the  Iscariot,  to  betray  him.  John.  13 — 2.  See  verse  27;  also 
Matth.  26—41:  Mark.  14-38;  Luke.  22—31,  40  and  46. 

For  this  cause  also  I  forbearing  no  longer,  send  to  know  your  faith;  lest 
perhaps  he  that  tempteth,  should  have  tempted  you,  and  our  labour  should  be 
made  vain.     1.  Thess.  3 — 5. 

For  they  who  will  become  rich,  fall  into  temptation,  aVid  into  the  snare 
of  the  devil,  and  into  many  unprofitable  and  hurtful  desires,  which  drown 
men  in  destruction  and  perdition.     1.  Tim.  6 — 9. 

Be  subject,  therefore,  to  God:  but  resist  the  devil,  and  he  will  fly  from 
you.    James.  4 — 7. 


890  TESTIMONY. 

Be  sober,  and  watch:  because  your  adversarj^  the  devil,  as  a  roaring  lion, 
goeth  about,  seeking  whom  he  may  devour:  Whom  resist  ye,  strong  in  faith; 
knowing  that  the  same  affliction  bef alleth  your  brethren  who  are  in  the  world. 
1.  Peter.  5—8,  9. 

Creatures  Tempt  Men. 

The  creatures  of  God  are  turned  to  an  abomination,  and  a  temptation  to 
the  souls  of  men,  and  a  snare  to  the  feet  of  the  unwise.    Wisdom.  14 — 11, 

The  Senses  and  the  Passions  Tempt  Men. 
{See  also  Concupiscence.) 

A.  man's  enemies  are  they  of  his  own  household.  Micheas.  7—6.  See 
Matth.  10—36. 

But  every  man  is  tempted,  being  drawn  away  by  his  own  concupiscence, 
and  allured.    James.  1 — 14. 

From  whence  are  wars  and  contentions  among  you?  Come  they  not 
hence  ?  from  your  concupiscences,  which  war  in  your  members  ?  You  covet, 
and  have  not:  you  kill,  and  envy,  and  cannot  obtain:  you  contend,  and  war: 
and  you  have  not,  because  you  ask  not.  You  ask,  and  receive  not;  because 
you  ask  amiss;  that  you  may  consume  it  on  your  concupiscences.  Ibid. 
4—1  to  3. 

God  does  not  Permit  his  Creatures  to  be  Tempted  Beyond   their  Strength. 

Let  no  temptation  take  hold  on  you,  but  such  as  is  human:  and  God  is 
faithful,  who  will  not  suffer  you  to  be  tempted  above  that  which  you  are  able; 
but  will  make  also  with  temptation  issue,  that  you  may  be  able  to  bear  it. 
1.  Cor.  10-13. 

The  Lord  knoweth  how  to  deliver  the  godly  out  of  temptation;  but  to 
reserve  the  unjust  unto  the  day  of  judgment  to  be  tormented.  2.  Peter. 
2—9. 

l^'ear  none  of  those  things  which  thou  shalt  suffer.  Behold,  tlie  devil  shall 
cast  some  of  you  into  prison,  that  you  may  be  tried:  and  you  shall  have  trib- 
ulation ten  days.  Be  thou  faithful  until  death,  and  I  will  give  thee  the  crown 
of  life.     Apocal.  2—10. 

TESTAMENT. 

(See  Bible.) 

Ixist  Testament. 

(See  Wm.) 

»  TESTIMONY. 

TYue  Testimony  Commended. 

The  murderer  shall  be  punished  by  witnesses:  none  shall  be  condemned 
upon  the  evidence  of  one  man.     Num.  35 — 30. 


TESTIMONY.  891 

One  witness  shall  not  rise  up  against  any  man,  whatsoever  the  sin  or 
wickedness  be;  but  in  the  mouth  of  two  or  three  witnesses  every  word  shall 
stand.     Deut.  19—1.'^.     See  17—6,  and  Hebr.  10—28. 

A  faithful  witness  will  not  lie:  but  a  deceitful  witness  uttereth  a  lie.  *  * 
A  faithful  witness  delivereth  souls:  and  the  double  dealer  uttereth  lies. 
Prov,  14 — 5  and  25, 

But  if  thy  brother  shall  offend  thee,  go,  and  reprove  him  between  thee 
and  him  alone.  If  he  shall  hear  thee,  thou  shalt  gain  thy  brother.  But  if  he 
will  not  hear  thee,  take  with  thee  one  or  two  more,  that  in  the  mouth  of  two 
or  three  witnesses  every  word  may  stand.     Matth.  18—15,  16. 

And  in  your  law  it  is  written,  that  the  testimony  of  two  men  is  true.  I 
am  one  that  give  testimony  of  myself,  and  the  Father  that  sent  me,  giveth 
testimony  of  me.     John.  8—17,  18.     See  2.  Cor.  13—1. 

Against  the  priest  receive  not  an  accvisation,  but  under  two  or  three  wit- 
nesses.    1.  Tim.  5 — 19. 

False  Testimony  Forbidden. 

{See  also  Lying.) 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbour.  Exod.  20 — 16« 
See  Deut.  5—20. 

Thou  shalt  not  receive  the  voice  of  a  lie:  neither  shalt  tliou  join  thy  hand 
to  bear  false  witness  for  a  wicked  person.     Exod.  23 — 1.     See  verse  7. 

If  a  lying  witness  stand  against  a  man,  accusing  him  of  transgression, 
both  of  them,  between  whom  the  controversy  is,  shall  stand  before  the  Lord 
in  the  sight  of  the  priests  and  the  judges  that  shall  be  in  those  days.  And 
when  after  most  diligent  inquisition,  they  shall  find  that  the  false  witness  hath 
told  a  lie  against  his  brother:  they  shall  render  to  him  as  he  meant  to  do  to 
his  brother:  and  thou  shalt  take  away  the  evil  out  of  the  midst  of  thee:  that 
others  hearing  may  fear,  and  maj"  not  dare  to  do  such  things.  Thou  shalt 
not  pity  him;  but  shalt  require  life  for  life,  eye  for  eye,  tooth  for  tooth,  hand 
for  hand,  foot  for  foot.     Deut.  19—16  to  21. 

Deliver  me  not  over  to  the  will  of  them  that  trouble  me:  for  unjust  wit- 
nesses have  risen  up  against  me;  and  iniquity  hath  lied  to  itself.  Psalm. 
26—12.     See  Psalm.  34—11. 

The  Lord  hateth  a  deceitful  witness  that  uttereth  lies.     Prov.  6 — 19. 

A  false  witness  shall  not  be  unpunished:  and  he  that  speaketli  lies,  shall 
perish.  *  *  An  unjust  witness  scorneth  judgment:  and  the  mouth  of  the 
wicked  devoiireth  iniquity.     Ibid.  19— 9  and  28.     See  verse  5. 

A  lying  witness  shall  perish:  an  obedient  man  shall  speak  of  victory. 
Ibid.  21—28. 

Be  not  witness  without  cause  against  thy  neighbour;  and  deceive  not  any 
man  with  thy  lips.     Ibid.  24 — 28. 

A  man  that  beareth  false  witness  against  his  neighbour,  is  like  a  dart  and 
a  sword  and  a  sharp  arrow.     Ibid.  25 — 18. 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness.  Matth.  19—18.  See  Mark.  10 — 19, 
and  Luke.  18—20. 

Examples  of  False  Testimony. 

Aud  Doeg  the  Edomite  who  stood  by,  and  was  the  chief  among  the  ser- 


892  TESTIMONY, 

vants  of  Saul,  answering,  said:  I  saw  the  son  of  Isai,  in  Nobe,  with  Achime- 
lech  the  son  of  Achitob  the  priest.  And  he  consulted  the  Lord  for  him,  and 
gave  him  victuals,  and  gave  him  the  sword  of  Goliath  the  Philistine.  1.  Kings. 
22—9,  10. 

And  the  king  said:  Where  is  thy  master's  son?  And  Siba  answered  the 
king:  He  remained  in  Jerusalem,  saying:  To-day  will  the  house  of  Israel 
restore  me  the  kingdom  of  my  father.     2.  Kings.  16 — 3, 

Jezabel  said:  Suborn  two  men,  sons  of  Belial,  against  him:  and  let 
them  bear  false  Avitness.  that  he  hath  blasphemed  God  and  the  king:  and  then 
carry  him  out,  and  stone  him,  and  so  let  him  die.     3.  Kings.  21 — 10. 

And  when  he  was  come  to  the  gate  of  Benjamin,  the  captain  of  the  gate, 
who  was  there  in  his  turn,  was  one  named  Jerias,  the  son  of  Selemias,  the 
son  of  Hananias:  and  he  took  hold  of  Jeremias  the  prophet,  saying:  Thou  art 
fleeing  to  the  Chaldeans.  And  Jeremias  answered:  It  is  not  so;  I  am  not  flee- 
ing to  the  Chaldeans.  But  he  hearkened  not  to  him :  so  Jerias  took  Jeremias, 
and  brought  him  to  the  princes.     Jerem.  37 — 12,  13. 

And  the  princes  said  to  the  king:  We  beseech  thee  that  this  man  may  be 
put  to  death:  for  on  purpose  he  weakeneth  the  hands  of  the  men  of  war  that 
remain  in  this  city,  and  the  hands  of  the  people,  speaking  to  them  according 
to  these  words:  for  this  man  seeketh  not  p)eace  to  this  people,  but  evil.  Ibid. 
8&-4. 

And  the  elders  said:  As  we  walked  in  the  orchard  alone,  this  woman 
came  in  with  two  maids,  and  shut  the  doors  of  the  orchard,  and  sent  away  the 
maids  from  her.  Then  a  young  man  that  was  there  hid  came  to  her,  and  lay 
with  her.  But  we  that  were  in  a  corner  of  the  orchard,  seeing  this  wicked- 
ness, ran  up  to  them:  and  we  saw  them  lie  together.  And  him  indeed  we 
could  not  take,  because  he  was  stronger  than  us:  and  opening  the  doors  he 
leaped  out:  but  having  taken  this  woman,  we  asked  who  the  young  man  was; 
but  she  would  not  tell  us:  of  this  thing  we  are  witnesses.  The  multitude 
believed  them  as  being  the  elders  and  the  judges  of  the  people:  and  they  con- 
demned her  to  death.  Then  Susanna  cried  out  with  a  loud  voice,  and  said : 
O  eternal  God,  who  knowest  hidden  things,  who  knowest  all  things  before 
they  come  to  pass,  thou  knowest  that  they  have  borne  false  witness  against 
me;  and  behold,  I  must  die;  whereas  I  have  done  none  of  these  things  which 
these  men  have  maliciously  forged  against  me.  And  the  Lord  heard  her 
voice.     Dan.  13—38  to  44. 

Now  the  chief  priests  and  the  whole  council  sought  false  witness  against 
Jesus,  that  they  might  put  him  to  death :  and  they  f  6und  not,  though  many 
false  witnesses  had  come  in.  And  last  of  all  there  came  in  two  false  wit- 
nesses. And  they  said:  This  man  said:  I  am  able  to  destroy  the  temple  of 
God,  and  in  three  days  to  rebuild  it.  And  the  high-priest  rising  up,  said  to 
him:  Answerest  thou  nothing  to  the  things  wliich  these  witness  against  thee? 
But  Jesus  held  hLs  peace.  Matth.  26—59.  See  27—13,  and  Mark.  14—55  to  60. 
And  they  (the  chief  priests)  being  assembled  together  with  the  ancients, 
having  taken  counsel, they  gave  a  great  sum  of  money  to  the  8oldiers,saying: 
Say  you,  that  his  disciples  came  by  night,  and  stole  him  away  when  we  were 
asleep.  And  if  the  governor  shall  hear  of  this,  we  will  persuade  him,  and  se- 
cure you.  So  they.taking  the  money,did  as  they  were  taught.  And  this~Word 
was  spread  abroad  among  the  Jews  even  unto  this  day.  Matth.  28 — 12  to  15. 
But  certain  men  of  the  synagogue,  that  is  called  of  the  Libertines,  and  of 
the  Cy  reneans,  and  of  the  Alexandrians,and  of  those  that  were  of  Cilicia  and 


THEFT.  893 

Asia,  rose  up  disputing  with  Stephen:  and  they  were  not  able  to  resist  the 
wisdom  and  the  spirit  with  which  he  spoke.  Then  they  suborned  men  to  say, 
that  they  had  heard  him  speaking  words  of  blasphemy  against  Moses  and 
against  God.  They  stirred  up,  therefore,  the  people,  and  the  ancientis,  and 
the  scribes:  and  running  together,  they  took  him,  and  brought  him  before 
the  council.  And  they  set  up  false  witnesses,  who  said:  This  man  ceaseth  not 
to  speak  words  against  the  holy  place  and  the  law:  for  we  have  heard  him 
say,  that  this  Jesus  of  Nazareth  shall  destroy  thi^  place,  and  shall  change 
the  traditions  which  Moses  deUvered  to  us.  And  all  they  who  sat  in  the  coun- 
cil looking  earnestly  upon  him,  saw  his  face  as  it  were  the  face  of  an  Angel. 
Acts.  6—9  to  15. 

We  have  found  this  (Paul)  a  pestilent  man,  and  raising  seditions  among 
all  the  Jews  throughout  the  whole  world,  and  author  of  the  sedition  of  the 
sect  of  the  NaEarenes.     Ibid.  24 — 5. 

THANKS. 

Thanks  to  be  Rendered  Before  and  After  Meals. 

When  thou  hast  eaten,  and  art  full, — bless  the  Lord  thy  God  for  the  ex" 
cellent  land  which  he  hath  given  thee.     Deut.  8 — 10. 

As  soon  as  you  come  into  the  city,  you  shall  immediately  find  him,  be- 
fore he  go  up  to  the  high  place  to  eat:  for  the  people  will  not  eat  till  become: 
because  he  blesseth  the  victim,  and  afterwards  they  eat  that  are  invited. 
1.  Kings.  9—13. 

For  they  that  gather  it  shall  eat  it,  and  shall  praise  the  Lord:  and  they 
that  bring  it  together,  shall  drink  it  in  my  holy  courts.     Isa.  62 — 9. 

And  when  they  had  commanded  the  multitude  to  sit  down  upon  the  grass, 
he  took  the  five  loaves  and  the  two  fishes:  and  looking  up  to  heaven, he  blessed, 
and  brake,  and  gave  the  loaves  to  his  disciples,  and  the  disciples  to  the  mul- 
titudes. Matth.  14—19.  See  15—36;  Mark.  6—41;  8—8;  Luke.  9—15,  and 
John.  6—11,33. 

And  whilst  they  were  at  supper,  Jesus  took  bread, and  blessed,and  broke, 
and  gave  to  his  disciples.     Matth.  26—26.     See  Mark.  14 — 22. 

And  when  he  {Paul)  had  said  these  things,  taking  bread,  he  gave  thanks 
to  God  in  the  presence  of  them  all:  and  when  he  had  broken  it,  he  began  to 
eat.  Then  they  were  all  of  better  cheer;  and  they  also  took  food.  Acts. 
27—35,  36. 

He  that  regardeth  the  day,  regardeth  it  unto  the  Lord :  and  he  that  eat- 
eth,  eateth  to  the  Lord:  for  he  giveth  thanks  to  Gpd.  And  he  that  eateth  not, 
to  the  Lord  he  eateth  not,  and  giveth  thanks  to  God.     Rom.  14 — 6. 

If  I  partake  with  thanksgiving,  why  am  I  evil  spoken  of  for  that  for 
which  I  give  thanks?  Therefore  whether  you  eat  or  drink,  or  whatsoever 
else  you  do:  do  all  things  for  the  glory  of  God.  1.  Cor.  10 — 30,  31.  See  1.  Tim. 
4—3. 

THEFT. 

{See  also  Robbery.) 
Theft  Forbidden  and  Punished. 


894  THIEF. 

/      Thou  Shalt  not  steal.     Exod,  20—15.    See  Levit.  19—11,  and  Deut.  5—18. 

He  that  shall  steal  a  man,  and  sell  him,  being  convicted  of  the  guilt,shall 
be  put  to  death.     Exod.  21 — 16. 

/  If  any  man  steal  an  ox  or  a  sheep,  and  kill  or  sell  it;  he  shall  restore  five 
oxen  for  one  ox,  and  four  sheep  for  one  sheep.  If  a  thief  be  found  breaking 
open  a  house  or  undermining  it,  and  be  wounded  so  as  to  die;  he  that  slew 
him  shall  not  be  guilty  of  blood.  But  if  he  did  this  when  the  sun  is  risen,  he 
hath  committed  murder,  and  he  shall  die.  If  he  have  not  wherewith  to  make 
restitution  for  the  theft,  he  shall  be  sold.  If  that  which  he  stole  be  found 
with  him,  alive,  either  ox,  or  ass,  or  sheep;  he  shall  restore  double.  Ibid. 
22—1  to  4.  See  2.  Kings.  12—6. 
/.  If  any  man  be  found  soliciting  his  brother  of  the  children  of  Israel,  and 
selling  him  shall  take  a  price,  he  shall  be  put  to  death,  and  thou  shalt  take 
away  the  evil  from  the  midst  of  thee.     Deut.  24 — 7. 

And  Josue  said  to  Achan:  My  son,  give  glory  to  the  Lord  God  of  Israel, 
and  confess,  and  tell  me  what  thou  hast  done:  hide  it  not.  And  Achan  an- 
swered Josue,  and  said  to  him:  Indeed,  I  have  sinned  against  the  Lord  the 
God  of  Israel;  and  thus  and  thus  have  I  done.  For  I  saw  among  the  spoils  a 
scarlet  garment  exceeding  good,  and  two  hundred  sides  of  silver,  and  a  gold- 
en rule  of  fifty  sides:  and  I  coveted  them,  and  I  took  them  away,  and  hid 
them  in  the  ground  in  the  midst  of  mj'  tent:  and  the  silver  I  covered  with  the 
earth  that  I  dug  up.  *  *  Then  Josue  and  all  Israel  with  him  took  Achan 
tae  son  of  Zare,  and  the  silver,  and  the  garment,  and  the  golden  rule,  his 
sons  also  and  his  daughters,  his  oxen  and  asses,  and  sheep,  and  tent  also,and 
all  the  goods;  and  brought  them  to  the  valley  of  Achor:  where  Josue  said: 
Because  thou  hast  troubled  us,  the  Lord  trouble  thee  this  day.  And  all  Israel 
stoned  him:  and  all  things  that  were  his,  were  consumed  with  fire.  Josue. 
7— 19  to  21  and  24,  25. 

Whereby  it  came  to  pass  that  she  received  a  young  kid  and  brought  it 
home:  and  when  her  husband  heard  it  bleating,  he  said:  Take  heed,  lest  per- 
haps it  be  stolen;  restore  ye  it  to  its  owners;  for  it  is  not  lawful  for  us  either 
to  eat  or  to  touch  any  thing  that  cometh  by  theft.     Tob.  2 — 20,  21. 

The  fault  is  not  so  great  when  a  man  hath  stolen:  for  he  stealeth  to  fill 
his  hungry  soul:  and  if  he  be  taken,  he  shall  restore  sevenfold,  and  shall 
give  up  all  the  substance  of  his  house.  Prov.  6 — 30,  81. 
•  Cursing,  and  lying,  and  killing,  and  theft,  and  adultery  have  overflowed: 
'  and  blood  hath  touched  blood.  Therefore  shall  the  land  mourn:  and  every 
one  that  dwelleth  in  it  shall  languish  with  the  beasts  of  the  field,  and  with 
the  fowls  of  the  air.     Osee.  4 — 2,  3. 

/      And  Jesus  said:^iou  shalt  do  no  murder:  Tliou  shalt  not  commit  adult- 
ery]) Thou  shalt  not  steal.     Matth.  19—18.  _ 

Know  you  not  that  the  unjust  shall  not  possess  the  kingdom  of  Qod  ?  ffie 
not  deceived:  Ntltlier  fornicators,  nor  idolaters,  nor  adulterers,  nor  the  ef- 
feminate, nor  sodomitesjnor  thieves,  nor  the  covetous,  nor  drunkards,  nor 
railers,  nor  extortioners,  shall  possess  the  kingdom  of  God.     1.  Cor.  6—9,  10. 

Neither  have  they  done  penance  for  their  murders,  nor  for  their  sorceries, 
nor  for  their  fornication,  nor  for  their  thefts.     Apocal.  9 — 21. 

THIEF. 
TJiey  are  called  Thieves,  who  Pervert  the  Word  of  Ood,  and  True  Doctrine. 


THOUGHT.  895 

Behold,  I  avi  against  the  prophets,  saith  the  Lord,  who  steal  my  words 
every  one  from  his  neighbour.     Jerem.  23 — 30. 

Amen,  amen  I  say  to  you:  He  that  entereth  not  by  the  door  into  the 
sheepfold,  but  climbeth  up  another  way,  the  same  is  a  thief  and  a  robber. 
John.  10—1. 

THORN. 

The  Thorns  and  Thistles,  which  Spring  from  Adam's  Sin. 

To  Adam  he  (Ood)  said:  Because  thou  hast  hearkened  to  the  voice  of  thy 
wife,  and  hast  eaten  of  the  tree,  whereof  I  commanded  thee,  that  thou 
shouldst  not  eat,  cursed  is  the  earth  in  thy  work:  with  labour  and  toil  shalt 
thou  eat  thereof  all  the  days  of  thy  life.  Thorns  and  thistles  shall  it  bring 
forth  to  thee;  and  thou  shalt  eat  the  herbs  of  the  earth.  In  the  sweat  of  thy 
face  shalt  thou  eat  bread  till  thou  return  to  the  earth,  out  of  which  thou  wast 
taken:  for  dust  thou  art,  and  into  dust  thou  shalt  return.     Gen.  3 — 17  to  19. 

TJie  Solicitude,  Riches  and  Pleasures  of  this  World,  called  Tlioms. 

And  others  fell  among  thorns:  and  the  thorns  grew  up  and  choked  them. 
'  *  And  he  who  received  the  seed  among  the  thorns,  is  he  that  heareth  the 
word,  and  the  cares  of  this  world,  and  the  deceitfulness  of  riches  choketh  up 
the  word,  and  he  becometh  fruitless.     Matth.  13 — 7  and  23. 

And  when  the  young  man  had  heard  this  word,  he  went  away  sorrowful: 
for  he  had  great  possessions,     Ibid.  19 — 22.     See  Mark  10 — 22. 

And  that  which  fell  among  thorns  are  %\iej  who  have  heard,  and,  going 
their  way,  are  choked  with  the  cares  and  riches,  and  pleasures  of  this  life, 
and  yield  no  fruit.     Luke.  8 — 14.     See  Mark.  4—7,  18  and  19. 

Now  when  Jesus  had  heard  this,  he  said  to  him :  Yet  one  thing  is  want- 
ing to  thee:  sell  all  that  thou  hast,  and  give  to  the  poor,  and  thou  shalt  have 
treasure  in  heaven:  and  come,  follow  me.  He,  having  heard  these  things, 
was  sorrowful:  for  he  was  very  rich.     Luke.  18 — 22,  23. 

THOUGHT. 

Ood  Hates  Evil  Thoughts. 

A  man  that  is  an  apostate,  an  unprofitable  man  walketh  with  a  perverse 
mouth.  He  winketh  with  the  eyes;  presseth  with  the  foot;  speaketh  Avith 
the  finger.  With  a  wicked  heart  he  deviseth  evil:  and  at  all  times  he  soweth 
discord.  To  such  a  one  his  destruction  shall  presently  come:  and  he  shall 
suddenly  be  destroyed,  and  shall  no  longer  have  any  remedy.  Prov.  6 — 12 
to  15. 

And  let  none  of  you  imagine  evil  in  your  hearts  against  his  friend:  and 
love  not  a  false  oath:  for  all  these  are  the  things  that  I  hate,  saith  the  Lord. 
.  Zach.  8—17. 

But  the  things  which  proceed  out  of  the  mouth,  come  forth  from  the 
heart:  and  those  things  defile  a  man.  For  out  of  the  heart  proceed  evil 
thoughts,  murders,  adulteries,  fornications,  thefts,  false  testimonies,  blas- 
phemies.   Matth.  15 — 18,  19. 


^96  THOUGHT. 

And  he  said  that  the  things  which  come  out  from  a  man,  they  defile  a 
man.  For  from  within  out  of  the  heart  of  men  proceed  evil  thoughts,  adul- 
teries, fornications,  murders,  thefts,  covetousness,  wickedness,  deceit,  lascivi- 
ousness,  an  evil  eye,  blasphemy,  pride,  foolishness.  All  these  evil  things 
come  from  within,  and  defile  a  man.     Mark.  7 — 20  to  23. 

God  Knows  the  Thoughts  of  the  Heart. 

Then  hear  thou  in  heaven,  in  the  place  of  thy  dwelling;  and  forgive,  and 
do  so  as  to  give  to  every  one  according  tohis  ways,as  thou  shalt  see  his  heart, 
(for  thou  only  knowest  the  heart  of  all  the  children  of  men).  3.  Kings.  8 — 39. 

Hear  thou  from  heaven,  from  thy  high  dwelling-place,  and  forgive,  and 
render  to  every  one  according  to  his  ways,  which  thou  knowest  him  to  have 
in  his  heart:  (for  thou  only  knowest  the  hearts  of  the  children  of  men).  2.  Paral. 
6—30. 

But  Jesus  did  not  trust  himself  to  them, because  he  knew  all  men,and  be- 
cause he  needed  not  that  any  should  give  testimony  of  man:  for  he  knew  what 
w^as  in  man.     John.  2 — 24,  25. 

No  Thought  Hidden  from  God. 

Then  Job  answered  the  Lord,  and  said:  I  know  that  thou  canst  do  all 
things,  and  no  thought  is  hid  from  thee.    Job.  42 — 2. 

He  hath  searched  out  the  deep, and  the  heart  of  men;  and  considered  their 
crafty  devices.  For  the  Lord  knoweth  all  knowledge,  and  hath  beheld  the 
signs  of  the  world:  he  declareth  the  things  that  .are  past,  and  the  things  that 
are  to  come,  and  revealeth  the  traces  of  hidden  things.  No  thought  escapeth 
him:  and  no  word  can  hide  itself  from  him.     Eccli.  42 — 2. 

Wo  to  you  that  are  deep  of  heart,  to  hide  your  counsel  from  the  Lord:  and 
their  works  are  in  the  dark:  and  they  say:  Who  seeth  us,  and  who  knoweth 
us  ?  This  thought  of  yours  is  perverse:  as  if  the  clay  should  think  against  the 
potter,  and  the  work  should  say  to  the  maker  thereof:  Thou  madest  me  not; 
or  the  thing  framed  should  say  to  him  that  fashioned  it:  Thou  understandest 
not.     Isa.  29-15,  16. 

And  Jesus,  seeing  their  thoughts,  said:  Why  do  you  think  evil  in  your 
hearts?    Matth.  9—4.     See  Hebr.  4—12. 

God  Reveals  the  Thoughts  of  Men  to  His  Servants, 

But  he  went  in,  and  stood  before  his  master.  And  Eliseus  said:  Whence 
comest  thou,  Giezi  ?  He  answered:  Thy  servant  went  no  whither.  But  he  said: 
Was  not  my  heart  present,  when  the  man  turned  back  from  his  chariot  to 
meet  thee  ?  So  now  thou  hast  received  money,  and  received  garments,  to  buy 
olive-yards,  and|vineyards,  and  sheep,  and  oxen,  and  men-servants,  and  muid- 
servants.    4.  Kings.  5—25,  26. 

The  heart  of  the  king  of  Syria  was  troubled  for  this  thing.  And  calling 
together  his  servants,  he  said :  Why  do  you  not  t«ll  me  who  it  is  that  betrays 
me  to  the  king  of  Israel  ?  And  one  of  his  servants  said:  No  one,  my  lord  O 
king:  but  Eliseus  the  prophet,  that  is  in  Israel,  telleth  the  king  of  Israel  all 
the  words  that  thou  sijeakest  in  thy  privy  chamber.     Ibid.  6—11,  12. 

Thou,  O  king,  didst  begin  to  think  in  thy  bed,  what  should  come  to  pass 


TIME.  897 

hereafter:  and  he  that  revealeth  mysteries  shewed  thee  what  shall  come  to 
pass.  To  me  also  this  secret  is  revealed,  not  by  any  wisdom  that  I  have  more 
than  all  men  alive;  but  that  the  interpretation  might  be  made  manifest  to 
the  king,  and  thou  mightest  know  the  thoughts  of  thy  mind.    Dan.  3—29,30. 

TIME. 
Time  to  he  Profitably  Employed. 

All  things  have  their  season:  and  in  their  times  all  things  pass  imder 
heaven.     Eccles.  3 — 1. 

There  is  a  time  and  opportunity  for  every  business,  and  great  affliction 
for  man.     Ibid.  8 — 6. 

Son,  observe  the  time,  and  fly  from  evil.     Eccli.  4 — 23. 

Do  good  to  thy  friend  before  thou  die:  and  according  to  thy  ability  stretch- 
ing out  thy  hand  give  to  the  poor.  Defraud  not  thyself  of  the  good  day:  and 
let  not  the  part  of  a  good  gift  overpass  thee.  Shalt  thou  not  leave  to  others 
to  divide  by  lot  thy  sorrows  and  labours  ?  Give  and  take,and  justify  thy  soul. 
Before  thy  death  work  justice:  for  in  hell  there  is  no  finding  food.  Ibid. 
14-13  to  17. 

He  hath  commanded  no  man  to  do  wickedly;  and  he  hath  given  no  man 
license  to  sin.     Ibid.  15 — 21. 

See  therefore,  brethren,  how  you  walk  circumspectly:  not  as  unwise,  but 
as  wise;  redeeming  the  time:  for  the  days  are  evil.  Wherefore  become  not 
unwise,  but  understanding  what  is  the  will  of  G-od.  Ephes.  5—15  to  17.  See 
Coloss.  4—5. 

Signs  of  the  Times  not  to  he  Super stitiously  Observed. 

And  there  came  to  him  the  Pharisees  and  Sadducees,  tempting:  and  they 
asked  him  to  show  them  a  sign  from  heaven.  But  he  answered,  and  said  to 
them:  Wlien  it  is  evening,  you  say:  It  will  be  fair  weather,  for  the  sky  is  red. 
And  in  the  morning:  To-day  there  will  be  a  storm,  for  the  sky  is  red  and  low- 
ering. You  know,  then,  how  to  discern  the  face  of  the  sky:  and  can  you  not 
know  the  signs  of  the  times  ?  A  wicked  and  adulterous  generation  seeketh 
after  a  sign:  and  a  sign  shall  not  be  given  it,  but  the  sign  of  Jonas  the  pro- 
phet. And  he  left  them,  and  went  away.  Matth.  16 — 1  to  4.  See  Luke. 
12 — 54  and  following  verses. 

But  he  said  to  them:  It  is  not  for  you  to  know  the  times  or  momenta, 
which  the  Father  hath  put  in  his  own  power.     Acts.  1 — 7. 

A  Time  for  all  Things. 

All  things  have  their  season:  and  in  their  times  all  things  pass  under 
heaven.  A  time  to  be  born,  and  a  time  to  die.  A  time  to  plant,  and  a  time 
to  pluck  up  that  which  is  planted.  A  time  to  kill,  and  a  time  to  heal.  A 
time  to  destroy,  and  a  time  to  build.  A  time  to  weep,  and  a  time  to  laugh. 
A  time  to  mourn,  and  a  time  to  dance.  A  time  to  scatter  stones,  and  a  time 
to  gather.  A  time  to  embrace,  and  a  time  to  be  far  from  embraces.  A  time 
to  get,  and  a  time  to  lose.  A  time  to  keep,  and  a  time  to  cast  away.  A  time 
to  rend,  and  a  time  to  sew.     A  time  to  keep  silence,  and  a  time  to  speak.    A 


898  TITHE. 

time  of  love,  and  a  time  of  hatred.  A  time  of  war,  and  a  time  of  peace. 
Edcles.  3—1  to  8. 

He  that  keepeth  the  commandment,  shall  find  no  evil.  The  heart  of  a 
wise  man  understandeth  time  and  answer.  Therp  is  a  time  and  opportunity 
for  every  business.     Ibid.  8 — 5,  6. 

There  is  one  that  holdeth  his  peace,  because  he  knoweth  not  what  to  say: 
and  there  is  another  that  holdeth  his  peace,  knowing  the  proper  time.  A  wise 
man  will  hold  his  peace  till  he  see  opportunity:  but  a  babbler,  and  a  fool,  will 
regard  no  time.     Eccli.  20 — 6,  7. 

They  that  fear  the  Lord,  shall  find  just  judgment,  and  shall  kindle  justice 
as  a  light.     Ibid.  83—20. 

In  solicitude  not  slothful:  in  spirit  fervent:  serving  the  Lord.  Rom. 
12—11. 

TIMIDITY. 

{See  Fear.) 

TITHE. 

Use  of  Tithes. 

Melchisedech  said  to  Abraham:  Blessed  be  the  most  high  God,  by  whose 
protection,  the  enemies  are  in  thy  hands.  And  he  gave  him  the  tithes  of 
all.     Gen.  14—20. 

And  this  stone,  which  I  have  set  up  for  a  title,  shall  be  called  the  house 
of  God:  and  of  all  things  that  thou  shalt  give  to  me,  I  will  offer  tithes  to 
thee.     Ibid.  28—22. 

All  tithes  of  the  land,  whether  of  corn,  or  of  the  fruits  of  trees,  are  the 
Lord's,  and  are  sanctified  to  him.  And  if  any  man  will  redeem  his  tithes,  he 
shall  add  the  fifth  part  of  them.  Of  all  the  tithes  of  oxen,  and  sheep,  and 
goats,  that  pass  under  the  shepherd's  rod,  every  tentli  that  cometh  shall  be 
sanctified  to  the  Lord.  It  shall  not  be  chosen  neither  good  nor  bad,  neither 
shall  it  be  changed  for  another.  If  any  man  change  it;  both  that  which  was 
changed,  and  that  for  which  it  was  changed,  shall  be  sanctified  to  the  Lord, 
and  shall  not  be  redeemed.     Levit.  27 — 30  to  33. 

And  I  have  given  to  the  sons  of  Levi  all  the  tithes  of  Israel  for  a  posses- 
sion, for  the  ministry  wherewith  they  serve  me  in  the  tabernacle  of  the  cove- 
nant. *  *  And  the  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  saying:  Command  the  Levites, 
and  declare  unto  them:  When  you  shall  receive  of  the  children  of  Israel  the 
tithes,  which  I  have  given  you,  offer  the  first-fruits  of  them  to  the  Lord,  that 
is  to  say,  the  tenth  part,  of  the  tenth:  that  it  may  be  reckoned  to  you  as  an 
oblation  of  first-fruits,  as  well  of  the  barn-floors  as  of  the  wine -presses:  and 
of  all  the  things  of  which  you  receive  tithes,  offer  the  first-fruits  to  the  Lord, 
and  give  them  to  Aaron  the  priest.  All  the  things  that  you  shall  offer  of  this 
tithes,  and  shall  separate  for  the  gifts  of  the  Lord,  shall  be  the  best  and 
choicest  things.     Num.  18—21  and  26  to  29. 

And  you  shall  offer  in  that  place  your  holocausts  and  victims,  the  tithes 
and  first-fruits  of  your  hands,  and  your  vows  and  gifts,  the  first-born  of  your 
herds  and  your  sheep.     Deut.  12 — 6. 

The  third  year  thou  shalt  separate  another  tithe  of  all  things  that  grow  to 


TRADE.  899 

thee  at  that  time:  and  shalt  lay  it  up  within  thy  gates.  And  the  Levite  that 
hath  no  other  part  nor  possession  with  thee,  and  the  stranger  and  the  father- 
less and  the  widow,  that  are  within  thy  gates,  shall  come,  and  shall  eat,  and 
be  filled:  that  the  Lord  thy  God  may  bless  thee  in  all  the  works  of  thy  hands 
that  thou  shalt  do.    Ibid.  14—28,  29.     See  26—12. 

This  shall  be  the  priest's  due  from  the  people,  and  from  them  that  offer 
victims:  whether  they  sacrifice  an  ox,  or  a  slieep,  they  shall  give  to  the  priest 
the  shoulder  and  the  breast:  the  first-fruits  also  of  corn,  of  wine,  and  of  oil, 
and  a  part  of  the  wool  from  the  shearing  of  their  sheep.     Ibid.  18—3,  4. 

Moreover  he  (the  king)  will  take  the  tenth  of  your  corn,  and  of  the  reve- 
nues of  your  vineyards,  to  give  to  his  eunuchs  and  servants.  Your  servants 
also  and  handmaids,  and  your  goodliest  young  men,  and  your  asses  he  will 
take  away,  and  put  them  to  his  work.  Your  flocks  also  he  will  tithe;  and 
you  shall  be  his  servants,.     1.  Kings.  8 — 15  to  17. 

He  {Ezechias  commanded  also  the  people  that  dwelt  in  Jerusalem,  to 
give  to  the  priests  and  the  Levites  their  portion,  that  they  might  attend  to  the 
law  of  the  Lord.  Which  when  it  was  noised  abroad  in  the  ears  of  the  people, 
the  children  of  Isriel  offered  in  abundance  the  first-fruits  of  corn,  wine,  and  oil, 
and  honey;  and  brought  the  tithe  of  all  things  which  the  ground  bringeth 
forth.  Moreover  the  children  of  Israel  and  Juda,  that  dwelt  in  the  cities  of 
Juda,  brought  in  the  tithes  of  oxen,  and  sheep,  and  the  tithes  of  holy  things, 
which  they  had  vowed  to  the  Lord  their  God;  and  carrying  them  all,  made 
many  heaps.     2.  Paral.  31 — 4  to  6. 

And  that  we  would  bring  the  first-fruits  of  our  meats,  and  of  our  liba- 
tions, and  the  fruit  of  every  trees,  of  the  vintage  also,  and  of  oil  to  the 
priests,  to  the  store-house  of  our  God,  and  the  tithes  of  our  ground  to  the 
Levites.  The  Levites  also  shall  receive  the  tithes  of  our  works  out  of  all  the 
cities.  And  the  priest  the  son  of  Aaron  shall  be  with  the  Levites  in  the  tithes 
of  the  Levites:  and  the  Levites  shall  offer  the  tithe  of  their  tithes  in  the 
house  of  our  God,  to  the  store-room  into  the  treasure-house.  For  the  child- 
ren of  Israel  and  the  children  of  Levi  shall  carry  to  the  treasury  the  first- 
fruits  of  corn,  of  wine,  and  of  oil:  and  the  sanctified  vessels  shall  be  there, 
and  the  priests,  and  the  singing  men,  and  the  porters,  and  ministers:  and  we 
will  not  forsake  the  house  of  our  God.    2.  Esdras.  10 — 37  to  39. 

For  this  Melchisedech.  king  of  Salem  priest  of  the  most  high  God,  who 
met  Abraham  returning  from  the  slaughter  of  the  kings,  and  blessed  him:  to 
whom  also  Abraham  divided  the  tithes  of  all.     Hebr.  7 — 1,  2. 

TONGUE. 

{See  Language,  and  Evil.) 

TORMENT. 

Torments  of  Hell. 

{See  Hell.) 

URADE. 

{See  also  Buying.) 


900  TRADE. 

Dangers  of  Trade. 

Two  sorts  0/ ca/Zi?iflrs  have  appeared  to  me  hard  and  dangerous:  a  mer- 
chant is  hardly  free  from  negUgence:  and  a  huckster  shall  not  be  justified  from 
the  sins  of  the  lips.     Eccli.  26 — 28. 

Note.— A  huckster;  or  a  retailer  of  wine.  Men  of  that  prof essioa  are  both 
greatly  exposed  to  danger  of  sin  themselves,  and  are  too  often  accessary  to 
the  sins  of  others. 

As  a  stake  sticketh  fast  in  the  midst  of  the  joining  of  stones,  so  also  in 
the  midst  of  selling  and  buying,  sin  shall  stick  fast.     Ibid.  27 — 2. 

By  the  multitude  of  thy  merchandise,  thy  inner  parts  were  filled  with  in- 
iquity, and  thou  hast  sinned:  and  least  thee  out  from  the  mountain  of  God, 
and  destroyed  thee,  O  covering  cherub,  out  of  the  midst  of  the  stones  of  fire. 
*  *  Thou  hast  defiled  thy  sanctu.iries  by  the  multitude  of  thy  iniquities, 
and  by  the  iniquity  of  thy  traffic:  therefore  I  will  bring  forth  a  fire  from  the 
midst  of  thee,  to  devour  thee,  and  I  will  make  thee  as  ashes  upon  the  earth  in 
the  sight  of  all  that  see  thee.     Ezech.  28 — 16  and  18. 

Honesty  in  Trade. 

It  is  naught,  it  is  naught,  saith  every  buyer:  and  when  he  is  gone  away 
then  he  will  boast.     Prov.  20 — 14. 

And  that  no  man  over-reach  nor  deceive  his  brother  in  business:  because 
the  Lord  is  the  avenger  of  all  such  thmgs,  as  we  have  told  you  before,  and 
have  testified.     1.  Thess.  4 — 6. 

Examples  of  Traders. 

These  men  are  peaceable,  and  are  willing  to  dwell  with  us:  let  them  trade 
in  the  land,  and  till  it,  which  being  large  and  wide  wanteth  men  to  till  it:  we 
shall  take  their  daughters  for  wives,  and  we  will  give  them  ours.  Gen.  34 — 21. 

And  when  the  Madianite  merchants  passed  by,  they  {Joseph's  brethren} 
drew  him  out  of  the  pit,  and  sold  him  to  the  IsmaeUtes,  for  twenty  pieces  of 
silver:  and  they  led  him  into  Egypt.     Ibid.  37 — 28. 

And  there  were  horses  brought  him  from  Egypt,  and  from  Coa  by  the 
king's  mercli;3,nts,  who  went  and  bought  at  a  price.  A  chariot  of  four  horses 
for  six  hundred  pieces  of  silver,  and  a  horse  for  a  hundred  and  fifty:  in  like 
manner  market  was  made  in  all  the  kingdoms  of  the  Hethites,  and  of  the 
kings  of  Syria.     1.  Paral   16— 17.     See  3.  Kings.  10— 28,  29. 

In  those  days  I  saw  in  Juda  some  treading  tlie  presses  on  the  sabbath, 
and  carrying  sheaves,  and  lading  asses  with  wine,  and  grapes,  and  figs,  and 
all  manner  of  burdens,  and  bringing  them  into  Jerusalem  on  the  sabbath-day. 
And  I  charged  them  that  they  should  sell  on  a  day  on  which  it  was  lawful  to 
sell.  Some  Tyrians  also  dwelt  there,  who  brought  fish,  and  all  marmer  of 
wares:  and  they  sold  them  on  the  sabbaths  to  the  children  of  Juda  in  Jerusa- 
lem. And  I  rebuked  the  chief  men  of  Juda,  and  said  to  them :  What  is  this 
evil  thing  that  you  are  doing,  profaning  the  sabbath-day  ?  Did  not  our  fath- 
ers do  these  things,  and  our  God  brought  all  this  evil  upon  us,  and  upon  this 
city  ?  And  you  bring  more  wrath  upon  Israel  by  violating  the  sabbath.  And 
it  came  to  pass,  that  when  the  gates  of  Jerusalem  were  at  rest  on  the  sabbath- 
day,  I  spoke:  and  they  shut  the  gates,  and  I  commanded  that  they  should  not 


TRADITION.  901 

open  them  till  after  the  sabbath:  and  I  set  some  of  my  servants  at  the  gates, 
that  none  should  bring  in  burdens  on  the  sabbath-day.  So  the  merchants  • 
and  they  that  sold  all  kind  of  wares,  stayed  without  Jerusalem  once  or  twice. 
And  I  charged  them,  and  I  said  to  them:  Why  stay  you  before  the  wall?  if 
you  do  so  another  time,  I  will  lay  hands  on  you.  And  from  that  time  they 
came  no  more  on  the  sabbath.     2.  Esdras.  13—15  to  21. 

Who  hath  taken  this  counsel  against  Tyre  that  was  formerly  crowned, 
whose  merchants  were  princes,  and  her  traders  the  nobles  of  the  earth  ?  Isa. 
28 — 8.    See  Ezech.  27 — 12  and  following  verses. 

The  pasch  of  the  Jews  was  at  hand:  and  Jesus  went  up  to  Jerusalem. 
And  he  found  in  the  temple  those  that  sold  oxen  and  sheep  and  doves,  and 
the  changers  of  money  sitting.  And  when  he  had  made  as  it  were  a  scourge 
of  little  cords,  he  drove  them  all  out  of  the  temple,  the  sheep  also  and  the 
oxen:  and  he  poured  out  the  changers'  money;  and  the  tables  he  overthrew. 
And  he  said  to  them  that  sold  doves:  Take  these  things  hence,  and  make  not 
the  house  of  my  Father  a  house  of  traffic.  John.  2 — 13  to  16.  See  Matth. 
21—12;  Mark.  11—15;  Luke.  19—45,  and  Apocal.  18— 11  and  following  verses. 

TRADITION. 

Ecclesiastical  Traditions  to  be  Observed. 

Remember  the  days  of  old;  think  upon  every  generation:  ask  thy  father, 
and  he  will  declare  to  thee;  thy  elders,  and  they  will  tell  thee.  Deut.  32 — 7. 
See  Job.  8—8. 

■  We  have  heard,  O  God,  with  our  ears:  our  fathers  have  declared  to  us, 
the  work  thou  hast  wrought  in  their  days,  and  in  the  days  of  old.  Psalm. 
43—2. 

After  his  resurrection  Christ  remained  with  his  disciples  for  forty  days, 
speaking  of  the  kingdom  of  God.     Acts.  1 — 3. 

Paul  choosing  Silas  departed, being  delivered  by  the  brethren  to  the  grace 
of  God.  And  he  went  through  Syria  and  Cilicia,  confirming  the  churches; 
commanding  them  to  keep  the  precepts  of  the  apostles  and  the  ancients.  Ibid. 
15—40,  41. 

As  they  {Paul  and  Timothy)  passed  through  the  cities,  they  delivered  to 
them  the  decrees  for  to  keep,  that  were  decreed  by  the  apostles  and  ancients 
who  were  at  Jerusalem.     Ibid.  16 — 4.     See  Rom.  15 — 15. 

Now  I  praise  you,  brethren,  that  in  all  things  you  are  mindful  of  me;  and 
keep  my  ordinances,  as  I  delivered  them  to  you.     1.  Cor.  11 — 2. 

Brethren,  stand  firm:  and  hold  the  traditions  which  you  have  learned, 
whether  by  word  or  by  our  epistle.     2.  Thess.  2 — 14. 

Hold  the  form  of  sound  words,  which  thou  hast  heard  from  me  in  faith, 
and  in  the  love  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus.     2.  Tim.  1 — 13. 

The  things,  which  thou  has  heard  from  me,  before  many  witnesses,  the 
same  commend  to  faithful  men,  who  shall  be  fit  to  teach  others  also.  Ibid. 
2—2.     See  3—10,  14. 

The  Apostles  Delivered  some  Things  by  Word  of  Mouth. 

If  any  man  be  hungry,  let  him  eat  at  home:  that  you  come  not  together 
unto  judgment.  And  the  rest  I  will  set  in  order,  when  I  come.  1.  Cor.  11 — 34. 

57 


902  TREACHERY  AND  TREASON. 

Having  more  things  to  write  unto  you,  I  would  not  by  paper  and  ink:  for 
.  I  hope  that  I  shall  be  with  you,  and  speak  face  to  face;  that  your  joy  may  be 
full.     2.  John,  verse  12. 

I  had  many  things  to  write  unto  thee:  bul  I  would  not  by  ink  and  pen 
write  to  thee.  But  I  hope  speedily  to  see  thee;  and  we  will  speak  face  to  face. 
3.  John,  verses  13,  14. 

TRANSUBSTANTIATION. 

{See  Mass,  and  EucTmrist.) 

TREACHERY  AND  TREASON. 

Examples  and  Punishment  of  Treachery  and  Treason. 

And  Cain  said  to  Abel  his  brother:  Let  us  go  forth  abroad.  And  when 
they  were  in  the  field,  Cain  rose  up  against  his  brother  Abel,  and  slew  him. 
Gen.  4—8.     See  Chapter  34. 

When  the  seventh  day  came,  they  {the  Philistines)  said  to  the  wife  of  Sam- 
son: Sooth  thy  husband,  and  persuade  him  to  tell  thee  what  the  riddle  niean- 
eth.  But  if  thou  wilt  not  do  it,  we  will  burn  thee  and,  thy  father's  house. 
Have  you  called  us  to  the  wedding  on  purpose  to  strip  us  ?  So  she  wept  before 
Samson,and  complained, saying:  Thou  hatest  me,and  dost  not  love  me:  there- 
fore thou  wilt  not  expound  to  me  the  riddle  which  thou  hast  proposed  to  the 
sons  of  my  people.  But  he  answered :  I  would  not  tell  it  to  my  father  and 
mother;  and  how  can  I  tell  it  to  thee?  So  she  wept  before  him  the  seven  days 
of  the  feast:  and  at  length  on  the  seventh  day  as  she  was  troublesome  to  him, 
he  expounded  it.  And  she  immediately  told  her  countrymen.  Judges.  14 — 15 
to  17. 

Dalila  said  to  him  {Samson):  How  dost  thou  say  thou  lovest  me,  when  thy 
mind  is  not  with  me  ?  Thou  hast  told  me  lies  these  three  times,  and  wouldst 
not  tell  me  wherein  thy  great  strengtli  lieth.  And  when  she  pressed  him  much, 
and  continually  hung  upon  him  for  many  days,  giving  him  no  time  to  rest, 
his  soul  fainted  away,  and  was  wearied  even  until  death.  Then  opening  the 
truth  of  the  thing,  he  said  to  her:  The  razor  hath  never  come  upon  my  head: 
for  I  am  a  Nazarite,  that  is  to  say,  consecrated  to  God  from  my  mother's 
womb:  if  my  head  be  shaven,  my  strength  shall  depart  from  me,  and  I  shall 
become  weak,  and  shall  be  like  other  men.  Then  seeing  that  he  had  discov- 
ered to  her  all  his  mind, she  sent  to  the  princes  of  thePhilistines.saying:  Come 
up  this  once  more;  for  now  he  hath  opened  his  heart  to  me.  And  they  went 
up  taking  with  them  the  money  which  they  had  promised.  But  she  made 
him  sleep  upon  her  knees,  and  lay  his  head  in  her  bosom.  And  she  called  a 
barber,  and  shaved  his  seven  locks;  and  began  to  drive  him  away,  and  thrust 
him  from  her:  for  immediately  his  strength  departed  from  him.  And  she  said* 
The  Philistines  are  upon  thee,  Samson.  And  awaking  from  sleep,  he  said  in 
his  mind:  I  will  go  out  as  I  did  before,  and  shake  myself:  not  knowing  that 
the  Lord  was  departed  from  him.  Then  the  Philistines  seized  upon  him,  and 
forthwith  pulled  out  his  eyes,  and  led  him  bound  in  chains  to  Gaza;  and  shut- 
ting him  up  in  prison,  made  him  grind.     Ibid.  16—15  to  21. 

Saul  said  to  David:  Behold  my  elder  daughter  Merob,her  will  I  give  thee  to 
wife:  only  be  a  valiant  man.and  fight  the  battles  of  the  Lord.    Now  Saul  said 


TREACHERY  AND  TREASON.  903 

within  himself :  Let  not  my  hand  be  upon  him ;  but  let  the  hands  of  the  Philistines 
be  upon  him.  *  *  And  Saul  said:  Speak  thus  to  David:  The  king  desireth 
not  any  dowry,  but  only  a  hundred  foreskins  of  the  Philistines,  to  be  avenged 
•of  the  king's  enemies.  Now  Saul  thought  to  deliver  David  into  the  hands  of 
the  Philistines.     1.  Kings.  18—17  and  25. 

Saul  said  to  Achimelech:  Hear,  thou  son  of  Achitob.  He  answered:  Here 
I  am,  my  lord.  And  Saul  said  to  him:  Why  have  you  conspired  against  me' 
thou,  and  the  son  of  Isai,  and  thou  hast  given  him  bread  and  a  sword,  and 
hast  consulted  the  Lord  for  him, that  he  should  rise  up  against  me,continuing 
a  traitor  to  this  day  ?  *  *  And  the  king  said  to  the  messengers  that  stood 
about  him:  Turn,and  kill  the  priests  of  the  lord;  for  their  hand  is  with  David, 
because  they  knew  that  he  was  fled,  and  they  told  it  not  to  me.  And  the 
king's  servants  would  not  put  forth  their  hands  against  the  priests  of  the 
Lord.  And  the  king  said  to  Doeg:  Turn  thou,  and  fall  upon  the  priests.  And 
Doeg  the  Edomite  turned,  and  fell  upon  the  priests,  and  slew  in  that  day 
eighty-five  men  that  wore  the  linen  ephod.  And  Nobe  the  city  of  the  priests 
he  smote  with  the  edge  of  the  sword,  both  men  and  women,  children,  and 
sucklings,and  ox  and  ass,  and  sheep,  with  the  edge  of  the  sword.  Ibid.  22 — 12, 
13  and  17  to  19. 

David  delivered  the  inhabitants  of  Ceila  from  the  Philistines;  and  yet  he 
would  have  been  surrendered  to  Saul  by  them,  had  he  not  sought  safety  in 
flight.    Ibid.  23 — 5  and  following  verses.     See  24—17  to  23. 

When  Abner  was  returned  to  Hebron,  Joab  took  him  aside  to  the  middle 
of  the  gate,  to  speak  to  him  treacherously :  and  he  stabbed  him  there  in  the 
groin,  and  he  died,  in  revenge  of  the  blood  of  Asael  his  brother.     2.  Kings— 
3—27. 

The  sons  of  Remmon  the  Berothite,  Rechab  and  Baana  coming,  went  in- 
to the  house  of  Isboseth  in  the  heat  of  the  day:  and  he  was  sleeping  upon  his 
bed  at  noon.  And  the  door-keeper  of  the  house,  who  was  cleansing  wheat, 
was  fallen  asleep.  And  they  entered  into  the  house  secretly  taking  ears  of 
corn:  and  Rechab  and  Baana  his  brother  stabbed  him  in  the  groin,  and  fled 
away.  For  when  they  came  into  the  house,  he  was  sleeping  upon  his  bed  in 
a  parlour:  and  they  struck  him,  and  killed  him:  and  taking  away  his  head, 
they  went  off  by  the  way  of  the  wilderness,  walking  all  night.  And  they 
brought  the  head  of  Isboseth  to  David  to  Hebron:  and  they  said  to  the  king: 
Behold  the  head  of  Isboseth  the  son  of  Saul  thj^  enemy  who  sought  thy  life: 
and  the  Lord  hath  revenged  my  lord  the  king  this  day  of  Saul,  and  of  his 
seed.  *  *  And  David  commanded  his  servants,  and  they  slew  them:  and 
cutting  off  their  hands  and  feet,  hanged  them  up  over  the  pool  in  Hebron:  but 
the  head  of  Isboseth  they  took  and  buried  in  the  sepulchre  of  Abner  in  Heb- 
ron.    Ibid.  4—5  to  8  and  12. 

When  the  morning  was  come,  David  wrote  a  letter  to  Joab;  and  sent  it 
by  the  hand  of  Urias,  writing  in  the  letter:  Set  ye  Urias  in  the  front  of  the 
battle,  where  the  fight  is  strongest:  and  leave  ye  him,  that  he  may  be  wound- 
■ed,  and  die.    Ibid.  11—14,  15.     See  13 — 10  and  following  verses. 

It  came  to  pass  after  two  years,  that  the  shdep  of  Absalom  were  shorn  in 
"Baalhasor,  which  is  near  Ephraim:  and  Absalom  invited  all  the  king's  sons. 
*  *  And  Absalom  had  commanded  his  servants,  saying:  Take  notice  when 
Amnon  shall  be  drunk  with  wine,  and  when  I  shall  say  to  you:  Strike  him, 
and  kill  him,  fear  not:  for  it  is  I  that  command  you:  take  courage,  and  be 
valiant  men.     And  the  servants  of  Absalom  did  to  Amnon,  as  Absalom  had 


904  TREACHERY  AND  TREASON. 

commanded  them.     Aud  all  the  king's  sons  arose,  and  got  up  every  man  up- 
on his  mule,  and  fled.     Ibid.  13—23  and  28,  29. 

And  after  forty  years,  Absalom  said  to  king  David:  Let  me  go,  and  pay 
my  vows  which  I  have  vowed  to  the  Lord  in  Hebron.  For  thy  servant  made 
a  vow,  when  he  was  in  Gessur  of  Syria,  saying:  If  the  Lord  shall  bring  ma 
again  into  Jerusalem,  I  will  offer  sacrifice  to  the  Lord.  And  king  David  said 
to  him:  Go  in  peace.  And  he  arose,  and  went  to  Hebron.  And  Absalom  sent, 
spies  into  all  the  tribes  of  Israel,  saying:  As  soon  as  you  shall  hear  the  sound 
of  the  trumpet,  say  ye:  Absalom  reigneth  in  Hebron.     Ibid.  15 — 7  to  10. 

And  Joab  said  to  Amasa:  God  save  thee,  my  brother.  And  he  took  Ama- 
saby  the  chin  with  his  right  hand  to  kiss  him.  Bat  Amasa  did  not  take  notice 
of  the  sword,  which  Joab  had:  and  he  struck  him  in  the  side,  and  shed  out 
his  bowels  to  the  ground,  and  gave  him  not  a  second  wound:  and  he  died. 
Ibid.  30—9, 10. 

And  his  servant  Zambri,  who  was  captain  of  half  the  horsemen,  rebelled 
against  him:  now  Ela  was  drinking  in  Thersa,  and  drunk  in  the  house  of 
Arsa  the  governor  of  Thersa.  And  Zambri  rushing  in,  struck  him,  and  slew 
him  in  the  seven  and  twentieth  year  of  Asa  king  of  Juda:  and  he  reigned  in 
his  stead.  *  *  And  Zambri  seeing  that  the  city  was  about  to  be  taken,  went 
into  the  palace,  and  burnt  himself  with  the  king's  house:  and  he  died  in  his 
sins,  which  he  had  sinned,  doing  evil  before  the  Lord,  and  walking  in  tlie  way 
of  Jeroboam,  and  in  his  sin,  wherewith  he  made  Israel  to  sin.  3.  Kings. 
16—9,  10  and  18,  19. 

Aud  Sellum  the  son  of  Jabes  conspired  against  him  (Zacharias);  and 
■Struck  him  publicly,  and  killed  him;  and  reigned  in  his  place.  *  *  Sellum 
the  son  of  Jabes  began  to  reign  in  the  nine  and  thirtieth  year  of  Azarias 
king  of  Juda:  and  reigned  one  month  in  Samaria.  And  Manahem  the  son  of 
Gadi  went  up  from  Thersa:  and  he  came  into  Samaria,  and  struck  Sellum  the 
son  of  Jabes  in  Samaria,  and  slew  him,  and  reigned  in  his  stead.  4.  Kings. 
15—10  and  13,  14.     See  verses  25  and  30. 

As  he  (Sennacherib)  was  worshipping  in  the  temple  of  Nesroch  his  god. 
Adramelech  and  Sarasa  his  sons  slew  him  with  the  sword;  and  they  fled  into 
the  land  of  the  Armenians:  and  Asarhaddon  his  son  reigned  in  his  stead. 
Ibid.  19—37. 

And  his  servants  plotted  against  him,  and  slew  the  king  in  his  own  house. 
But  the  people  of  the  land  slew  all  them  that  had  conspired  against  king 
Anion;  and  made  Josias  his  son  their  king  in  his  stead.  Ibid.  21 — 33,  24.  Se& 
2.  Paral.  33—24. 

Godolias  swore  to  them  and  to  their  men,  saying:  Be  not  afraid  to  serve 
the  Chaldees:  stay  in  the  land,  and  serve  the  king  of  Babylon;  and  it  shall  be 
well  with  you.  But  it  came  to  pass  in  the  seventh  month,  that  Ismael  the 
son  of  Nathanias,  the  son  of  Elisama  of  the  seed  royal,  came,  and  ten  men 
with  him;  and  smote  Godolias  so  that  he  died:  and  also  the  Jews  and  the 
Chaldees  that  were  with  him  in  Maspha.  4.  Kings.  25—24,  25.  See  Jerem. 
41—1,  2. 

After  he  {Amasias)  revolted  from  the  Lord.they  made  a  conspiracy  against 
him  in  Jerusalem.  And  he  fled  into  Lachis;  aud  they  sent,  and  killed  him 
there.     2.  Paral.  25—27.     See  verse  12. 

And  it  came  to  pass  when  Sanaballat,  and  Tobias,  and  Gossem  the  Ara- 
bian, and  the  rest  of  our  enemies,  heard  that  I  had  built  the  wall,  and  that 
there  was  no  bretich  left  in  it,  (though  at  that  time  I  had  not  set  up  the  doors 


TREACHERY  AND  TREASON.  905 

in  the  gates,)  Sanaballat  and  Gossena  sent  to  me,  saying:  Come,  and  let  us 
make  a  league  together  in  the  villages,  in  the  plain  of  Ono.  But  they  thought 
to  do  me  mischief.  And  I  sent  messengers  to  them,  saying:  I  am  doing  a 
great  work;  and  I  cannot  come  down,  lest  it  be  neglected  whilst  I  come,  and 
go  down  to  you.  And  they  sent  to  me  according  to  this  word,  four  times: 
and  I  answered  them  after  the  same  manner.  2.  Esdras.  6 — 1  to  4.  See  1. 
Esdras.  4 — 2. 

At  that  time  therefore,  when  Mardochai  abode  at  the  king's  gate,  Baga- 
than  and  Thares,  two  of  the  king's  eunuchs,  who  were  porters,  and  presided 
in  the  first  entry  of  the  palace,  were  angry:  and  they  designed  to  rise  up 
against  the  king,  and  to  kill  him.  And  Mardochai  had  notice  of  it,  and  im- 
mediately he  told  it  to  queen  Esther;  and  she  to  the  king  in  Mardochai's  name, 
who  had  reported  the  thing  unto  her.  It  was  inquired  into,  and  found  out; 
and  they  were  both  hanged  on  a  gibbet.  And  it  was  put  in  the  histories,  and 
recorded  in  the  chronicles  before  the  king.     Esther.  2—21  to  23, 

After  two  full  years  the  king  (Antiochus)  sent  the  chief  collector  of  his 
tributes  to  the  cities  of  Juda:  and  he  came  to  Jerusalem  with  a  great  multi- 
tude. And  he  spoke  to  them  peaceable  words  in  deceit:  and  they  believed 
him.  And  he  fell  upon  the  city  suddenly,  and  struck  it  with  great  slaughter, 
and  destroyed  much  people  in  Israel.  And  he  took  the  spoils  of  the  city,  and 
burnt  it  with  fire,  and  threw  down  the  houses  thereof,  and  the  walls  thereof 
round' about:  and  they  took  the  women  captives;  and  the  children  and  the 
cattle  they  possessed.     1.  Mach.  1 — 30  to  34, 

And  the  proposal  was  acceptable  in  the  sight  of  the  king,  and  of  the 
princes:  and  he  sent  to  them  to  make  peace:  and  they  accepted  of  it.  And 
the  king  and  the  princes  swore  to  them:  and  they  came  out  of  the  strong 
hold.  Then  the  king  entered  into  mount  Sion,  and  saw  the  strength  of  the 
place:  and  he  quickly  broke  the  oath  that  he  had  taken,  and  gave  command- 
ment to  throw  down  the  wall  round  about.     Ibid,  6 — 60  to  62.     See  9—  40. 

And  the  king  of  Egypt  gathered  together  an  army,  like  the  sand  that 
lieth  upon  the  sea  shore,  and  many  ships:  and  he  sought  to  get  the  kingdom 
of  Alexander  by  deceit, and  join  it  to  his  own  kingdom.  And  he  went  out  into 
Syria  with  peaceable  words:  and  they  opened  to  him  the  cities,  and  met  him: 
for  king  Alexander  had  ordered  them  to  go  forth  to  meet  him,because  he  was 
his  father-in-law.  Now  when  Ptolemee  entered  into  the  cities,  he  put  garri- 
sons of  soldiers  in  every  city.     Ibid.  11 — 1  to  3, 

But  Tryphon,  when  he  was  upon  a  journey  with  the  young  king  Antio- 
chus, treacherously  slew  him.  And  he  reigned  in  his  place,  and  put  on  the 
<;rown  of  Asia;  and  brought  great  evils  upon  the  land.  Ibid.  13 — 31,  32.  See 
verses  17  and  23. 

Now  Ptolemee  the  son  of  Abobus  was  appointed  captain  in  the  plain  of 
Jericho:  and  he  had  abundance  of  silver  and  gold,  for  he  was  son-in-law  of 
the  high-priest.  And  his  heart  was  lifted  up;  and  he  designed  to  make  him- 
self master  of  the  country:  and  he  proposed  treachery  against  Simon  and  his 
sons,  to  destroy  them.  Now  Simon  as  he  was  going  through  the  cities  that 
were  in  the  country  of  Judea,  and  taking  care  for  the  good  ordering  of  them, 
went  down  to  Jericho,  he  and  Mathathias  and  Judas  his  sons,  in  the  year 
one  hundred  and  seventy-seven,  the  eleventh  month:  the  same  is  the  month 
of  Sabath.  And  the  son  of  Abobus  received  them  deceitfully  into  a  little  for- 
tress, that  is  called  Doch,  which  he  had  built:  and  he  made  them  a  great  feast, 
and  hid  men  there.    And  when  Simon  jand  his  sons  had  drunk  plentifully, 


906  TREASURE. 

Ptolemee  aud  his  men  rose  up,  and  took  their  weapons,  and  entered  into  the 
banqueting-place,  and  slew  him,  and  his  two  sons,  and  some  of  his  servants. 
And  he  committed  a  great  treachery  in  Israel,  aud  rendered  evil  for  good. 
Ibid.  16— 11  to  17. 

One  Simon  of  the  tribe  of  Benjamin,  who  was  appointed  overseer  of  the 
t«mple,  strove  in  opposition  to  the  high-priest,  to  bring  about  some  unjust 
thing  in  the  city.  And  when  he  could  not  overcome  Onias,  lie  went  to  Apol- 
lonius  the  son  of  Tharseas,  who  at  that  time  was  governor  of  Celesyria  and 
Phenicia.  And  told  him  that  the  treasury  in  Jerusalem  was  full  of  immense 
sums  of  money,  and  the  common  store  was  infinite,  which  did  not  belong  to 
the  account  of  the  sacrifices;  and  that  it  was  possible  to  bring  all  into  the  king's 
hand.  Now  when  Apollonius  had  given  the  king  notice  concerning  the 
money  that  he  was  told  of,  he  called  for  Heliodorus,\vho  had  charge  over  his 
affairs,  and  sent  him  with  commission  to  bring  him  the  aforesaid  money.  So 
Heliodorus  forthwith  began  his  journey  under  a  colour  of  visiting  the  cities 
of  Celesyria  and  Phenicia,  but  indeed  to  fulfil  the  king's  purpose.  2.  Mach. 
3 — 4  to  8.     See  whole  Chapter;  also  4 — 1. 

Who  when  he  {Apollonius)  was  come  to  Jerusalem,  pretending  peace, 
rested  till  the  holy  day  of  thp  sabbath:  and  then  the  Jews  keeping  holiday,  he 
commanded  his  men  to  take  arms.  And  he  slew  all  that  were  come  forth  to 
see:  and  running  through  the  city  with  armed  men, he  destroyed  a  very  great 
multitude.     Ibid.  5—25,  26. 

Now  they  that  were  with  Simon,  being  led  with  covetousness,  were  per- 
suaded for  the  sake  of  money  by  some  that  were  in  the  towers;  and  taking 
seventy  thousand  didrachmas,  let  some  of  them  escape.  But  when  it  was. 
told  Machabeus  what  was  done,  he  assembled  the  rulers  of  the  people,  and 
accused  those  men  that  they  had  sold  their  brethren  for  money,  having  let 
their  adversaries  escape.  So  he  put  these  traitors  to  death,  and  forthwith 
took  the  two  towers.     Ibid.  10—20  to  22. 

And  while  he  (Jesus)  was  yet  speaking,  cometh  Judas  Iscariot,  one  of 
the  twelve;  and  with  him  a  great  multitude  with  swords  and  staves,  from  the 
chief  priests,  and  the  Scribes,  and  the  ancients.  And  he  that  betrayed  him 
had  given  them  a  sign,  saying:  Whomsoever  1  shall  kiss,  that  is  he:  lay  hold 
on  him,  and  lead  him  away  cautiously.  And  when  he  was  come,  immedi- 
ately going  up  to  him,  he  saith:  Hail,  Rabbi:  and  he  kissed  him.  But  they 
laid  hands  on  him,  and  held  him.  Mark.  14 — 43  to  46.  See  verse  10;  also 
Matth.  26—13,  49;  Luke.  22 — 4,  47;  John.  18—3,  and  Acts.  1—18. 

Aud  when  it  was  day,  some  of  the  Jews  assembleti  together,  and  bound 
themselves  with  a  curse,  saying:  That  they  would  neither  eat  nor  drink,  till 
they  had  killed  Paul.  And  they  were  more  than  forty  men  that  had  made 
this  conspiracy.  And  they  came  to  the  chief  priests  and  the  ancients,  and 
said:  We  have  bound  ourselves  under  a  curse  that  we  will  eat  nothing  till  we 
kill  Paul.  Now  therefore  do  you  with  the  council  signify  to  the  tribune,  that 
he  bring  him  forth  to  you  as  if  you  meant  to  know  something  more  certain 
concerning  him:  and  we,  before  he  come  near,  are  ready  to  kill  him.  Acts. 
23—12  to  15. 

TREASURE. 

The  True  Treasure. 

And  there  shall  be  faith  in  thy  time;  riches  of  salvation,  wisdom  and 
knowledge:  the  fear  of  the  Lord  is  his  treasure.     Isa.  33—6. 


TREE.  90T 

Lay  up  for  yourselves  treasures  in  heaven;  where  neither  the  rust  nor 
the  moth  doth  consume,  and  where  thieves  do  not  dig  through,  nor  steal. 
For  where  thy  treasure  is,  there  is  thy  heart  also.  Matth,  6 — 20,  21.  Sea 
Luke.  12—33,  34. 

Now  when  Jesus  had  heard  this,  he  said  to  him:  Yet  one  thing  is  wanting- 
to  thee:  sell  all  that  thou  hast,  and  give  to  the  poor,  and  thou  shalt  have 
treasure  in  heaven.     Luke.  18 — 22.     See  Matth.  19—21,  and  Mark.  10—31. 

Charge  the  rich  of  this  world  not  to  be  high-minded,  nor  to  hope  in  un- 
certain riches,  but  in  the  living  God  (who  giveth  us  abundantly  all  things  to- 
enjoy;)  to»do  good;  to  be  rich  in  good  works;  to  distribute  readily;  to  communi- 
cate to  others;  to  lay  up  in  store  for  themselves  a  good  foundation  against  the 
time  to  come,  that  they  may  obtain  true  life.  1.  Tim.  6 — 17  to  19.  See  Luke. 
12—21. 

The  Treasures  Least  to  be  Loved  are  the  Most  Loved. 

Rejoice  not,  O  Israel:  rejoice  not  as  the  nations  do:  for  thou  hast  com- 
mitted fornication  against  thy  God:  thou  has  loved  a  reward  upon  every 
corn-floor.     Osee.  9 — 1. 

Lay  not  up  for  yourselves  treasures  on  earth:  whei-e  the  rust,  and  the 
moth  consume,  and  where  thieves  dig  through,  and  steal.  Matth.  6 — 19.  See 
verses  30,  21. 

And  Jesus  looking  on  him,  loved  him,  and  said  to  him:  One  thing  is  want- 
ing unto  thee:  go,  sell  whatsoever  thou  hast,  and  give  to  the  poor;  and  thou 
shalt  have  treasure  in  heaven:  and  come  follow  me.  But  he  being  struck  sad 
at  the  saying,  went  away  sorrowful:  for  he  had  great  possessions.  And 
Jesus  looking  round  about,  saith  to  his  disciples:  How  hardly  shall  they  who 
have  riches  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God  !    Mark.  10—21  to  23. 

And  he  said  to  his  disciples:  Therefore  I  say  to  jou:  Be  not  solicitous  for 
your  life,  what  you  shall  eat;  nor  for  your  body  what  you  shall  put  on.  The 
life  is  more  than  the  food,  and  the  body  is  more  than  the  raiment.  Luke. 
12—22,  23..    See  Matth.  6—25. 

Jesus  answered  them,  and  said:  Amen,  amen  I  say  to  you:  you  seek  me^ 
not  because  you  have  seen  miracles,  but  because  you  did  eat  of  the  loaves, 
and  were  filled.  Labour  not  for  the  meat  which  perisheth,  but  for  that  \\  hich 
endureth  unto  everlasting  life,  which  the  Son  of  man  will  give  you.  For 
him  hath  God  the  Father  sealed.    John.  6—26,  37. 

While  we  look  not  at  the  things  which  are  seen,  but  at  the  things  which 
are  not  seen.  For  the  things  which  are  seen,  are  temporal:  but  the  things, 
which  are  not  seen,  are  eternal.     2.  Cor.  4 — 18. 

TREE. 
The  Tree  known  by  its  Fruit. 

By  their  fruits  you  shall  know  them.  Do  men  gather  grapes  of  thorns, 
"  or  figs  of  thistles  ?  Even  so  every  good  tree  yieldeth  good  fruit,  and  the  bad 
tree  yieldeth  bad  fruit.  A  good  tree  cannot  yield  bad  fruit;  neither  can  a  bad 
tree  yield  good  fruit.  Every  tree  that  yieldeth  not  good  fruit,  shall  be  cut 
down,  and  shall  be  cast  into  the  fire.  Wherefore,  by  their  fruits  you  shall 
know  them.     Matth.  7— 16  to  20. 


«08  TRIAL. 

Either  make  the  tree  good,  and  its  fruit  good:  or  make  the  tree  evil,  and 
its  fruit  evil:  for  by  the  fruit  the  tree  is  known.     Ibid.  12 — 33. 

For  there  is  no  good  tree  that  bringeth  forth  evU  fruit:  nor  an  evil  tree 
that  bringeth  forth  good  fruit.  For  every  tree  is  known  by  its  fruit.  For 
men  do  not  gather  figs  from  thorns:  nor  from  a  bramble  bush  do  they  gather 
grapes.    Luke.  6 — 43,  44. 

The  Good  Tree  Commended. 

And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  which  is  planted  near  the  running  waters, 
which  shall  bring  forth  its  fruit  in  due  season.  And  his  leaf  shall  not  fall  off: 
and  all  whatsoever  he  shall  do  shall  prosper.     Psalm.  1 — 3. 

But  I,  as  a  fruitful  olive-tree  in  the  house  of  God,  have  hoped  in  the  mercy 
of  God  for  ever,  yea,  for  ever  and  ever.     Psalm.  51 — 10. 

The  just  shall  flourish  like  the  palm-tree:  he  shall  grow  up  Uke  the  cedar 
of  Libanus.  They  that  are  planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  shall  flourish  in 
the  courts  of  the  house  of  our  God.     Psalm.  91 — 13,  14. 

Blessed  be  the  man  that  trusteth  in  the  Lord,  and  the  Lord  shall  be  his 
confidence.  And  he  shall  be  as  a  tree  that  is  planted  by  the  waters,  that 
spreadeth  out  its  roots  towards  moistm-e:  and  it  shall  not  fear  when  the  heat 
Cometh.  And  the  leaf  thereof  shall  be  green,  and  in  the  time  of  drought  it 
shall  not  be  soUcitous,  neither  shall  it  cease  at  any  time  to  bring  forth  fruit. 
Jerem.  17 — 7,  8. 

And  by  the  torrent  on  the  banks  thereof  on  both  sides  shall  grow  all  trees 
that  bear  fruit:  their  leaf  shall  not  fall  off,  and  their  fruit  shall  not  fail:  every 
month  shall  they  bring  forth  first-fruits;  because  the  waters  thereof  shall  issue 
out  of  the  sanctuary:  and  the  fruits  thereof  shall  be  for  food,  and  the  leaves 
thereof  for  medicine.     Ezech.  47—12.     See  Matth.  7—17. 

TTie  Bad  Tree  Condemned. 

Extol  not  thyself  in  the  thoughts  of  thy  soul  like  a  bull:  lest  thy  strength 
be  quashed  by  folly,  and  it  eat  up  thy  leaves  and  destroy  thy  fruit,  and  thou 
be  left  as  a  dry  tree  in  the  wilderness.     Eccli.  6 — 2,  3. 

And  all  the  trees  of  the  country  shall  know  that  I  the  Lord  have  brought 
down  the  high  tree,  and  exalted  the  low  tree;  and  have  dried  up  the  green 
tree,  and  have  caused  the  dry  tree  to  flourish.  I  the  Lord  have  spoken,  smd 
have  done  it.     Ezech.  17 — 24. 

For  now  the  axe  is  laid  to  the  root  of  the  trees.  Every  tree,  therefore, 
that  yieldeth  not  good  fruit,  shall  be  cut  down,  and  cast  into  the  fire.  Matth. 
3—10.    See  7—19.  as  above. 

He  spoke  also  this  parable:  A  certain  man  had  a  fig-tree  planted  in  his 
vineyard,  and  he  came  seeking  fruit  on  it,  and  found  none.  And  he  said  to 
the  tiller  of  the  vineyard:  Behold,  these  three  years  I  come  seeking  fruit  on 
this  fig-tree,  and  I  find  none.  Cut  it  down  therefore;  why  doth  it  take  up  the 
ground?  But  he  answering,  said  to  him:  Lord,  let  it  alone  this  year  also, 
until  I  dig  about  it,  and  dung  it:  and  if  happily  it  bear  fruit:  but  if  not,  then 
after  that  thou  shalt  cut  it  down.    Luke.  13 — 6  to  9. 

TRIAL. 

Trials  of  the  Just. 

{See  Temptation^) 


TRIBULATION.  909 

Examples  and  Advantages  of  Tribulation. 

And  he  (Joseph)  named  the  second  Ephraim,  saying:  God  hath  made  me 
to  grow  in  the  land  of  my  poverty.     Gen.  44—52. 

And  they  (Joseph's  brethren)  talked  one  to  another:  We  deserve  to  suffer 
these  things,  because  we  have  sinned  against  our  brother,  seeing  the  anguish 
of  his  soul,  when  he  besought  us,  and  we  would  not  hear:  therefore  is  this 
affliction  come  upon  us.     Ibid.  42 — 21. 

And  he  (the  king  of  Egypt)  said  to  his  people:  Behold,  the  people  of  the 
■children  of  Israel  are  numerous  and  stronger  than  we.  Come,  let  us  wisely 
oppress  them,  lest  they  multiply,  and  if  any  war  shall  rise  against  us,  join 
with  our  enemies,  and  having  overcome  us,  depart  out  of  the  land.  There- 
fore he  set  over  them  masters  of  the  works,  to  afflict  them  with  burdens:  and 
they  built  for  Pharao  cities  of  tabernacles,  Phithom  and  Ramesses.  But  the 
more  they  oppressed  them,  the  more  they  were  multiplied,  and  increased. 
Exod.  1—9  to  12.     See  verses  13,  14. 

Wherefore  the  Lord  sent  among  the  people  fiery  serpents,  which  bit  them, 
and  killed  many  of  them.  Upon  which  they  came  to  Moses,  and  said:  We 
have  sinned,  because  we  have  spoken  against  the  Lord  and  thee :  pray  that 
he  may  take  away  these  serpents  from  us.  And  Moses  prayed  for  the  people. 
Num.  21—6,  7. 

And  all  that  may  pass  through  the  fire,  shall  be  purified  by  fire.  Ibid. 
31—23. 

During  the  rule  of  Josue,  the  Israelites  endured  many  hardships;  but  we 
<io  not  read  that  they  departed  even  in  a  single  instance  from  the  service  of  the 
Lord.  They  did,  however,  so  depart  shortly  after  Josue' s  death,  when  peace 
■and  abundance  fell  to  their  lot.     See  Judges.  Chapter  2. 

And  the  Philistines  heard  that  the  children  of  Israel  were  gathered  to- 
gether to  Masphath:  and  the  lords  of  the  Philistines  went  up  against  Israel. 
And  when  the  children  of  Israel  heard  this,  they  were  afraid  of  the  Philis- 
tines. And  they  said  to  Samuel:  Cease  not  to  cry  to  the  Lord  our  God  for  us, 
that  he  may  save  us  out  of  the  hand  of  the  Philistines.     1.  Kings.  7—7,  8. 

And  all  that  were  in  distress,  and  oppressed  with  debt,  and  under  aflJic- 
tion  of  mind,  gathered  themselves  unto  him  (David):  and  he  became  their 
prince.     Ibid.  22—2. 

David  was  patient  under  defeat,  but  sinned  in  the  proud  moments  of  vic- 
tory.    See  2.  Kings.  16—10;  24—1,  2,  and  2.  Paral.  21—1,  2. 

And  the  king  of  Israel  said:  Take  Micheas,  and  let  him  abide  with  Amon 
the  governor  of  the  city,  and  with  Joas  the  son  of  Amalech:  and  tell  them: 
Thus  saith  the  king:  Put  this  man  in  prison,  and  feed  him  with  bread  of 
affliction,  and  water  of  distress,  till  I  return  in  peace.  3.  Kings.  22 — 26,  27. 
See  2.  Paral.  18—26. 

And  when  the  Lord  saw  that  they  were  humbled,  the  word  of  the  Lord 
came  to  Semeias,  saying:  Because  they  are  humbled,  I  will  not  destroy  them; 
and  I  will  give  them  a  little  help;  and  my  wrath  shall  not  fall  upon  Jerusa- 
lem by  the  hand  of  Sesac.  But  yet  they  shall  serve  him,  that  they  may  know 
"  the  difference  between  my  service,  and  the  service  of  a  kingdom  of  the  earth. 
2.  Paral.  12—7,  8.     See  28-22. 

And  after  that  he  (Manasses)  was  in  distress,  he  prayed  to  the  Lord  his 
God;  and  did  penance  exceedingly  before  the  God  of  his  fathers.  And  he  en- 
treated him,  and  besought  him  earnestly:   and  he  heard  his  prayer,  and 


910  TRIBULATION. 

brought  him  again  to  Jerusalem  into  his  kingdom:  and  Manasses  knew  that 
the  Lord  was  God.     Ibid.  33—12,  13. 

And  they  took  strong  cities  and  a  fat  land,  and  possessed  houses  full  of 
all  goods;  cisterns  made  by  others,  vineyards,  and  olive-yards,  and  fruit- 
trees  in  abundance:  and  they  ate,  and  were  filled,  and  became  fat,  and 
abounded  with  delight  in  thy  great  goodness.  But  they  provoked  thee  to 
wrath,  and  departed  from  thee,  and  threw  thy  law  behind  theu-  backs:  and 
they  killed  thy  prophets,  who  admonished  them  earnestly  to  return  to  thee: 
and  they  were  guilty  of  great  blasphemies.  And  thou  gavest  them  into  the 
hands  of  their  enemies,  and  they  afflicted  them.  And  in  the  time  of  their 
tribulation  they  cried  to  thee,  and  thou  heardst  from  heaven;  and  according 
to  the  multitude  of  thy  tender  mercies  thou  gavest  them  saviours,  to  save 
them  from  the  hands  of  their  enemies.  But  after  they  had  rest,  they  returned 
to  do  evil  in  thy  sight:  and  thou  leftest  them  in  the  hand  of  their  enemies; 
and  they  had  dominion  over  them.  Then  they  returned,  and  cried  to  thee: 
and  thou  heardst  from  heaven,  and  deliveredst  them^  many  times  in  thy  mer- 
cies.    2.  Esdras.  9—25  to  28. 

Blessed  is  thy  name,  O  God  of  our  father;  who  when  thou  hast  been  an- 
gry, wilt  show  mercy,  and  in  the  time  of  tribulation  forgivest  the  sins  of  them 
that  call  upon  thee.  *  *  But  this  every  one  is  sure  of  that  worshippeth 
thee,  that  his  life,  if  it  be  under  trial,  shall  be  crowned:  and  if  it  be  under 
tribulation,  it  shall  be  delivered:  and  if  it  be  under  correction,  it  shall  be 'al- 
lowed to  come  to  thy  mercy.  For  thou  art  not  delighted  in  our  being  lost:  be- 
cause after  a  storm  thou  makest  a  calm;  and  after  tears  and  weeping  thou 
pourest  in  joyfulness.     Tob.  3—13  and  21,  22. 

And  because  thou  wast  acceptable  to  God,  it  was  necessary  that  tempta- 
tion should  prove  thee.  And  now  the  Lord  hath  sent  me  to  heal  thee,  and  to 
deliver  Sara  thy  son's  wife  from  the  devil.  For  I  am  the  Angel  Raphael,  one 
of  the  seven,  who  stand  before  the  Lord.  Ibid.  12—13  to  15.  See  2—11  and 
following  verses. 

Tliou  scourgest,  and  thou  savest:  thou  leadest  down  to  hell,  and  bringest 
up  again:  and  there  is  none  that  can  escape  thy  hand.  Give  glory  to  the 
Lord,  ye  children  of  Israel,  and  praise  him  in  the  sight  of  the  Gentiles:  be- 
cause he  hath  therefore  scattered  you  among  the  Gentiles,  who  know  not 
him,  that  you  may  declare  his  wonderful  works,  and  make  them  known  that 
there  is  no  other  almighty  God  besides  him.  He  hath  chastised  us  for  our 
iniquities:  and  he  will  save  us  for  his  own  mercy.     Ibid.  13—2  to  5. 

We  have  sinned  with  our  fathers;  we  have  done  unjustly;  we  have  com- 
mitted iniquity:  have  thou  mercy  on  us,  because  thou  art  good;  or  pwiish 
our  iniquities  by  chastising  us  thyself,  and  deliver  not  them  that  trust  in  thee 
to  a  people  that  knoweth  not  thee,  that  they  may  not  say  among  the  Gen- 
tiles: Where  is  their  God?    Judith.  7—19  to  21. 

And  now,  brethren,  as  you  are  the  ancients  among  the  people  of  God, and 
their  very  soul  resteth  upon  you;  comfort  their  hearts  by  j'our  speech,  that 
they  may  be  mindful  how  our  fathers  were  tempted,  that  they  might  be 
proved,  whether  they  worshipped  their  God  truly.  They  must  remember 
how  our  father  Abraham  was  tempted,  and  being  proved  by  many  tribula- 
tions, was  made  the  friend  of  God.  So  Isaac,  so  Jacob,  so  Moses,  and  all  that 
have  pleased  God,  passed  through  many  tribulations,  remaining  faithful. 
But  they  that  did  not  receive  the  trials  with  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  but  uttered 
their  impatience  and  the  reproach  of  their  murmuring  against  the  Lord,  were 


TRIBULATION.  911 

destroyed  by  the  destroyer,  and  perished  by  serpents.  As  for  us  therefore 
let  us  not  revenge  ourselves  for  these  things  which  we  suffer,  but  esteeming 
these  very  punishments  to  be  less  than  our  sins  deserve,  let  us  believe  that 
these  scourges  of  the  Lord,  with  which  like  servants  we  are  chastised,  have 
happened  for  our  amendment,  and  not  for  our  destruction.  Ibid.  8 — 21 
to  27. 

So  Satan  went  forth  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord,  and  struck  Job  with 
a  very  grievous  ulcer,  from  the  sole  of  the  foot  even  to  the  top  of  his  head: 
and  he  took  a  potsherd  and  scraped  the  corrupt  matter,  sitting  on  a  dung- 
hill. And  his  wife  said  to  him :  Dost  thou  still  continue  in  thy  simplicity  ? 
bless  God  and  die.  And  he  said  to  her:  Thou  hast  spoken  like  one  of  the 
foolish  women:  if  we  have  received  good  things  at  the  hand  of  God  why 
should  we  not  receive  evil  ?  In  all  these  things  Job  did  not  sin  with  his  Ups. 
Job.  2—7  to  10. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  God  correcteth:  refuse  not  therefore  the  chas- 
tising of  the  Lord:  for  he  woundeth,  and  cureth,  he  striketh,  and  his  hands 
shall  heal.  In  six  troubles  he  shall  deliver  thee,  and  in  the  seventh,  evil  shall 
not  touch  thee .  In  famine  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  death;  and  in  battle- 
from  the  hand  of  the  sword.  Thou  shalt  be  hidden  from  the  scourge  of  the- 
tongue:  and  thou  shalt  not  fear  calamity  when  it  cometh.  In  destruction 
and  famine  thou  shalt  laugh:  and  thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  of  the  beasts  of 
the  earth.  But  thou  shalt  have  a  covenant  with  the  stones  of  the  lands,  and 
the  beasts  of  the  earth  shall  be  at  peace  with  thee.  And  thou  shalt  know 
that  thy  tabernacle  is  in  peace,  and  visiting  thy  beauty  thou  shalt  not  sin.. 
Thou  shalt  know  also  that  thy  seed  shall  be  multiplied,  and  thy  offspring  like 
the  grass  of  the  earth.  Thou  shalt  enter  into  the  grave  in  abundance,  as  a 
heap  of  wheat  is  brought  in  its  season.     Ibid.  5 — 17  to  26. 

The  arrows  of  the  Lord  are  in  me,  the  rage  whereof  drinketh  up  my  spir- 
it, and  the  terrors  of  the  Lord  war  against  me.     Ibid.  6—4. 

Let  him  take  his  rod  away  from  me,  and  let  not  his  fear  terrify  me.  Ibid, 
9—34. 

The  houses  of  the  wicked  are  secure  and  peaceable:  and  the  rod  of  God  is 
not  upon  them.     Ibid.  21 — 9. 

He  knoweth  my  way,  and  has  tried  me  as  gold  that  passeth  through  the 
fire.     Ibid.  23—10. 

His  flesh  is  consumed  with  punishments,  let  it  return  to  the  days  of  his 
youth.  He  shall  pray  to  God,  and  he  will  be  gracious  to  him:  and  he 
shall  see  his  face  with  joy,  and  he  will  render  to  man  his  justice.  He  shall 
look  upon  men,  and  shall  say:  I  have  sinned,  and  indeed  I  have  offended:  and 
I  have  not  received  what  I  have  deserved.     Ibid.  33 — 25  to  27. 

And  the  Lord  blessed  the  latter  end  of  Job  more  than  his  beginning.  And 
he  had  fourteen  thousand  sheep,  and  six  thousand  camels,  and  a  thousand 
yoke  of  oxen,  and  a  thousand  she-asses.  And  he  had  seven  sons  and  three 
daughters.  And  he  called  the  name  of  one  Dies,  and  the  name  of  the  second 
Cassia,  and  the  name  of  the  third  Cornustibij.  And  there  were  not  foimd  in 
all  the  earth  women  so  beautiful  as  the  daughters  of  Job:  and  their  father 
gave  them  inheritance  among  their  brethren.  And  Job  lived  after  these  things, 
a  hundred  and  forty  years,  and  he  saw  his  children,  and  his  children's  chil- 
dren, unto  the'fourth  generation:  and  he  died  an  old  man,  and  full  of  days. 
Ibid.  42—12  to  16. 


•912  TRIBULATION. 

Embrace  discipline,  lest  at  any  time  the  Lord  be  angry,  and  you  perish 
from  the  just  way.     Psalm.  2—12. 

When  I  was  in  distress,  thou  hast  enlarged  me.  Psalm.  4 — 2.  See  Psalm. 
45—1. 

Their  infirmities  were  multipHed:  afterwards  they  made  haste.  Psalm. 
15-4. 

Thou  hast  proved  my  heart,  and  visited  it  by  night;  thou  hast  tried  me 
by  fire:  and  iniquity  hath  not  been  fomid  in  me.     Psalm.  16 — 3. 

And  thy  discipline  hath  corrected  me  unto  the  end:  and  thy  discipline  the 
same  shall  teach  me.     Psalm.  17 — 36.     See  verse  7;  also  2.  Kings.  22 — 7. 

For  though  I  should  walk  in  the  midst  of  the  shadow  of  death,  I  fear  no 
evils,  for  thou  art  with  me.  Thy  rod  and  thy  staff,  they  have  comforted  me. 
Psalm.  22—4. 

Thou  art  my  refuge  from  the  trouble  which  hath  encompassed  me:  my 
joy,  deliver  me  from  them  that  surround  me.     Psalm.  31 — 7. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  contrite  heart:  and  he  will  save 
the  humble  of  spirit.  Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  just;  but  out  of  them  all 
will  the  Lord  deliver  them.  The  Lord  keepeth  all  their  bones:  not  one  of 
them  shall  be  broken.     Psalm.  33 — 19  to  21.     See  verses  5,  7  and  18. 

And  call  upon  me  in  the  day  of  trouble:  I  will  dehver  thee,  and  thou  shalt 
glorify  me.     Psalm.  49—15.     See  Psalm.  43—22,  24. 

For  thou,  O  God,  hast  proved  us:  thou  hast  tried  us  by  fire,  as  silver  is 
tried.  Thou  hast  brought  us  into  a  net,  thou  hast  laid  afflictions  on  our  back: 
thou  hast  set  men  over  our  heads.  We  have  passed  through  fire  and  water, 
and  thou  hast  brought  us  out  into  a  refreshment.  Psalm.  65 — 10  to  12.  See 
Psalm.  137—7. 

He  shall  cry  to  me,  and  I  will  hear  him:  I  am  with  him  in  tribulation:  I 
will  deliver  him,  and  I  will  glorify  him.     Psalm.   90—15.    See  Psalm.  119 — 1. 

According  to  the  multitude  of  my  sorrows  in  my  heart,  thy  comforts  have 
given  joy  to  my  soul.  Psalm.  93—19.  See  Psalm.  70—20;  106—6,  13,  19,  28, 
39,  and  114—3. 

It  is  good  for  me  that  thou  hast  humbled  me,  that  I  may  learn  thy  justifi. 
cations.     Psalm.  118—71.     See  Psalm.  114—3. 

My  son,  reject  not  the  correction  of  the  Lord:  and  do  not  faint  when  thou 
art  chastised  by  him:  for  whom  the  Lord  loveth  he  chastiseth:  and  as  a  fath- 
er in  the  son  he  pleaseth  himself .     Prov.  3—11,  12.  SeeHebr.  12 — 5,  6. 

As  silver  is  tried  by  fire,  and  gold  in  the  furnace;  so  the  Lord  trieth  the 
•hearts.     Prov.  17 — 3. 

Because  out  of  prison  and  chains  sometimes  a  man  cometh  forth  to  a 
kingdom:  and  another  born  king  is  consumed  with  poverty.     Eccles.  4 — 14. 

If  the  spirit  of  him  that  hath  power,  ascend  upon  thee,  leave  not  thy 
place:  because  care  will  make  the  greatest  sins  to  cease.     Ibid.  10 — 4. 

Afficted  in  few  things,  in  many  they  {the  just)  shall  be  well  rewarded: 
because  God  hath  tried  them,  and  found  them  worthy  of  himself.  As  gold  in 
the  furnace,  he  hath  proved  them;  and  as  a  victim  of  a  holocaust,  he  hath 
received  them;  and  in  time  there  shall  be  respect  had  to  them.  Wisdom. 
3—5,  6. 

For  thou  didst  admonish  and  try  them  {the  Israelites)  as  a  father;  but  the 
others,  as  a  severe  king,  thou  didst  examine  and  condemn.  For  whether  ab- 
sent or  present,  they  were  tormented  alike.  For  a  double  affliction  came  upon 
them,  and  a  groaning  for  the  remembrance  of  things  past.    For  when 


TRIBULATION.  91* 

they  heard,  that  by  their  punishments  the  others  were  benefited,  they  remem- 
bered the  Lord,  wondering  at  the  end  of  what  was  come  to  pass.  Ibid.  11 — 11 
to  14. 

Therefore  whereas  thou  chastisest  us,  thou  scourgest  our  enemies  very 
many  ways,  to  the  end  that  when  we  judge  we  may  think  on  thy  goodness i 
and  when  we  are  judged,  we  may  hope  for  thy  mercy.     Ibid.  13 — 32. 

Thy  wrath  endured  not  for  ever;  but  they  were  troubled  for  a  short 
time  for  tlieir  correction,  having  a  sign  of  salvation  to  put  them  in  remem- 
brance of  the  commandment  of  thy  law.     Ibid.  16 — 6. 

Take  all  that  shall  be  brought  upon  thee:  and  in  thy  sorrow  endure,  and 
in  thy  humiliation  keep  patience:  for  gold  and  silver  are  tried  in  the  fire,  but 
acceptable  men  in  the  furnace  of  humiliation.  *  *  For  God  is  compassion- 
ate and  merciful,  and  will  forgive  sins  in  the  day  of  tribulation:  and  he  is  a 
protector  to  all  that  seek  him  in  truth.     Eccli.  3 — 4,  5  and  13. 

The  furnace  trieth  the  potter's  vessels,  and  the  trial  of  affliction  just  men^ 
Ibid.  37-6. 

The  thinking  beforehand  turneth  away  the  understanding:  and  a  griev- 
ous sickness  maketh  the  soul  sober.     Ibid.  31 — 3. 

The  mercy  of  God  is  beautiful  in  the  time  of  affliction,  as  a  cloud  of  rain 
in  the  time  of  brought.     Ibid.  35—36. 

And  I  will  turn  my  hand  to  thee,  and  I  will  clean  purge  away  thy  dross, 
and  I  will  take  away  all  thy  tin.     Isa.  1 — 35. 

When  thou  shalt  do  thy  judgments  on  the  earth,  the  inhabitants  of  the 
world  shall  learn  justice.  Let  us  have  pity  on  the  wicked, but  he  will  not  learn 
justice.  *  *  Lord,  they  have  sought  after  thee  in  distress;  in  the  tribula- 
tion of  murmuring  thy  instruction  was  with  them.     Ibid.  36 — 9,  10  and  16. 

Vexation  alone  shall  make  you  understand  what  you  hear.     Ibid.  38 — 19» 

For  at  the  voice  of  the  Lord  the  Assyrian  shall  fear,  being  struck  with 
the  rod.  And  the  passage  of  the  rod  shall  be  strongly  grounded,  which  the 
Lord  shall  make  to  rest  upon  him.     Ibid.  30 — 31 ,  33. 

The  bellows  have  failed,  the  lead  is  consumed  in  the  flre,the  founder  hath 
melted  iia  vain:  for  their  wicked  deeds  are  not  consumed.  Call  them  repro- 
bate silver,  for  the  Lord  hath  rejected  them.     Jerem.  6 — 39,  30. 

Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  Behold  I  will  melt,  and  try  them: 
for  what  else  shall  I  do  before  the  daughter  of  my  people  ?    Ibid.  9 — 7. 

For  behold,  I  begin  to  bring  evil  on  the  city  wherein  my  name  is  called 
upon,  and  shall  you  be  as  innocent  and  escape  free  ?    Ibid.  35 — 39. 

I  will  not  utterly  consume  thee:  but  I  will  chastise  thee  in  judgment, that 
thou  mayst  not  seem  to  thyself  innocent.     Ibid.  30 — 11. 

Thou  hast  chastised  me,  and  I  was  instructed,  as  a  young  bullock  unac- 
customed to  the  yoke.  Convert  me,  and  I  shall  be  converted:  for  thou  art 
the  Lord  my  God.     Ibid.  31—18. 

And  thou,  my  servant  Jacob,  fear  not,  saith  the  Lord:  because  I  am  with, 
thee;  for  I  will  consume  all  the  nations  to  which  I  have  cast  thee  out:  but  thee 
I  will  not  consume;  but  I  will  correct  thee  in  judgment,  neither  will  I  spare 
thee  as  if  thou  wert  innocent.     Ibid.  46 — 38. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord:  Behold,  they  whose  judgment  was  not  to  drink 
of  the  cup  shall  certainly  drink:  and  shalt  thou  come  off  as  innocent?  thou 
shalt  not  come  off  as  innocent,  but  drinking  thou  shalt  drink.     Ibid.  49 — 13. 

And  now,  O  Lord  Almighty,  the  God  of  Israel,  the  soul  in  anguish,  and 
the  troubled  spirit  crieth  to  thee:  Hear,  O  Lord,  and  have  mercy,for  thou  art 


«14  TRIBULATION. 

a  merciful  Grod,and  have  pity  on  us:  for  we  have  sinned  before  thee.  Baruch. 
3—1,  2. 

Son  of  man,  the  house  of  Israel  is  become  dross  to  me:  all  these  are  brass, 
and  tin,  and  iron,  and  lead,  in  the  midst  of  the  furnace:  they  are  become  the 
dross  of  silver.     Ezech.  23 — 18. 

Great  pains  have  been  taken;  and  the  great  rust  thereof  is  not  gone  out, 
not  even  by  fire.  Thy  uncleanness  is  execrable:  because  I  desired  to  cleanse 
thee,  and  thou  art  not  cleansed  from  thy  filthiness:  neither  slialt  thou  be 
cleansed,  before  I  cause  my  indignation  to  rest  in  thee.     Ibid.  24 — 12,  13. 

The  same  hour  the  word  was  fulfilled  upon  Nabuchodonosor:  and  he.was 
driven  away  from  among  men, and  did  eat  grass  like  an  ox:  and  his  body  was 
wet  with  the  dew  of  heaven;  till  his  hairs  grew  like  the  feathers  of  eagles,and 
Ms  nails  like  birds'claws.  Now  at  the  end  of  the  days, I  Nabuchodonosor  lifted 
up  my  eyes  to  heaven;  and  my  sense  was  restored  to  me:  and  I  blessed  the 
most  High;  and  I  praised  and  glorified  him  that  liveth  for  ever  for  his  power 
is  an  everlasting  power,  and  his  kingdom  is  to  all  generations.  Dan.  4 — 30, 
31. 

Many  shall  be  chosen,  and  made  white,  and  shall  be  tried  as  fire.  Ibid. 
12—10.     See  13-22  and  42. 

Wherefore,  behold,  I  will  hedge  up  thy  way  with  thorns;  and  I  will  stop 
it  up  with  a  wall:  and  she  shall  not  find  her  paths.     Osee.  2 — 6. 

In  their  affliction  they  will  rise  early  to  me:  Come,  and  let  us  return  to 
the  Lord:  for  he  hath  taken  us,  and  he  will  heal  us;  he  will  strike,  and  he  will 
cure  us.     Ibid.  6—1,  2. 

I  will  draw  them  with  the  cords  of  Adam,  with  the  bands  of  love:  and  I 
will  be  to  them  as  one  that  taketh  off  the  yoke  on  their  jaws:  and  I  put  his 
meat  to  him  that  he  might  eat.     Ibid.  11 — 4. 

When  my  soul  was  in  distress  within  me,  I  remembered  the  Lord:  that 
my  prayer  may  come  to  thee,unto  thy  holy  temple.  Jonas.  2 — 8.  See  verse  3. 

The  Lord's  wa.ys  are  in  a  tempest,  and  a  whirlwind :  and  clouds  are  the 
•dust  of  his  feet.  *  *  The  Lord  is  good,  and  giveth  strength  in  the  day  of 
trouble;  and  knoweth  them  that  hope  in  him.  *  *  What  do  ye  devise  against 
the  Lord?  he  will  make  an  utter  end:  there  shall  not  rise  a  double  affliction. 
*  *  Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Though  they  were  perfect,  and  many  of  them  so, 
yet  thus  they  shall  be  cut  off;  and  he  shall  pass:  I  have  afflicted  thee,  and  I 
will  afflict  thee  no  more.  And  now  I  A-ill  break  in  pieces  his  rod  with  which 
he  struck  thy  back:  and  I  will  burst  thy  bonds  asunder.  Nahum.  1 — 3,  7,  9 
and  12,  13. 

I  struck  you  with  a  blasting  wind,  and  all  the  works  of  your  hand  with 
the  mildew  and  with  hail;  yet  there  was  none  among  you  that  returned  to 
me,  saith  the  Lord.     Aggeus.  2 — 18. 

And  I  will  bring  the  third  part  through  the  fire,  and  will  refine  them  as 
silver  is  refined :  and  I  will  try  them  as  gold  is  tried.  They  shall  call  on  my 
name,  and  I  will  hear  them.  I  will  say:  Thou  art  my  people:  and  they  shall 
say:  The  Lord  is  my  Gk)d.    Zach.  13—9. 

He  is  like  a  refining  fire,  and  like  the  fuller's  herb:  and  he  shall  sit  refin- 
ing and  cleansing  the  silver:  and  he  shall  purify  the  sons  of  Levi,  and  shall 
refine  them  as  gold,  and  as  silver:  and  they  shall  offer  sacrifices  to  the  Lord 
injustice.    Malach.  3 — 2,3. 

Joseph  in  the  time  of  his  distress  kept  the  commandment,  and  he  was 
made  lord  of  Egypt.     1.  Mach.  2 — 53. 


TRIBULATION.  915 

It  is  a  token  of  great  goodness  when  sinners  are  not  suffered  to  go  on  in 
their  ways  for  a  long  time,  but  are  presently  punished.  For,  not  as  with 
•other  nations  (whom  the  Lord  patiently  expecteth, that  when  the  day  of  judg- 
ment shall  come,  he  may  punish  them  in  the  fulness  of  their  sins:)  doth  he 
also  deal  with  us,  so  as  to  suffer  our  sins  to  come  to  their  height,  and  then 
take  vengeance  on  us.  And  therefore  he  never  withdraweth  his  mercy  from 
us:  but  though  he  chastise  liis  people  with  adversity,  he  forsaketh  them  not. 
2.  IVIach.  6—13  to  16. 

But  he  (Eleazar)  choosing  rather  a  most  glorious  death  than  a  hateful  life, 
went  forward  voluntarily  to  the  torment.  And  considering  in  what  manner 
he  was  come  to  it,  patiently  bearing,  he  determined  not  to  do  any  unlawful 
things  for  the  love  of  life.  *  *  For  though,  for  the  present  time,  I  should 
be  delivered  from  the  punishments  of  men,  yet  should  I  not  escape  the  hand 
of  the  Almighty  neither  alive  nor  dead.  *  *  But  when  he  was  now  ready 
to  die  with  the  stripes,  he  groaned,  and  said:  O  Lord  who  hast  the  holy 
knowledge,  thou  knowest  manifestly  that  whereas  I  might  be  delivered  from 
death,  I  suffer  grievous  pains  in  body:  but  in  soul  am  well  content  to  suffer 
these  things  because  I  fear  thee.     Ibid.  6—19,  20,  26  and  30. 

Thou  indeed,  O  most  wicked  man,  destroy  est  us  out  of  this  present  life: 
but  the  King  of  the  world  will  raise  us  up,  who  die  for  his  laws,  in  the  res- 
urrection of  eternal  life.  *  *  These  I  have  from  heaven,  but  for  the  laws 
of  God,  I  now  despise  them,  because  I  hope  to  receive  them  again  from  him. 

*  *  We  suffer  these  things  for  ourselves,  having  sinned  against  our  God; 
and  things  worthy  of  admiration  are  done  to  us:  but  do  not  think  that  thou 
shalt  escape  unpunished,  for  that  thou  hast  attempted  to  fight  against  God. 

*  *  So  thou  shalt  not  fear  this  tormentor:  but  being  made  a  worthy  part- 
ner with  thy  brethren,  receive  death,  that  in  that  mercy  I  may  receive  thee 
again  with  thy  brethren.  *  *  For  my  brethren  having  now  undergone  a 
short  pain,  are  under  the  covenant  of  eternal  life:  but  thou  by  the  judgment 
of  God  shall  receive  just  punishment  for  tiiy  pride.  But  I,like  my  brethren, 
offer  up  my  life  and  my  body,  for  the  laws  of  our  fathers:  calling  upon  God 
to  be  speedilj^  merciful  to  our  nation,  and  that  thou  by  torments  and  stripes 
mayst  confess  that  he  alone  is  God.  But  in  me  and  in  my  brethren  the  wrath 
of  the  Almighty,  which  hath  justly  been  brought  upon  all  our  nation,  shall 
•cease.     Ibid.  7-9,  11,  18,  19,  29  and  36  to  38. 

And  by  this  means,  being  brought  from  his  great  pride,  he  (Antiochus) 
began  to  come  to  the  knowledge  of  himself,  being  admonished  by  the  scourge 
of  God,  his  pains  increasing  every  moment.  And  when  he  himself  could  not 
now  abide  his  own  stench,  he  spoke  thus:  It  is  just  to  be  subject  to  God,  and 
that  a  mortal  man  should  not  equal  himself  to  God.     Ibid.  9—11,  12. 

Blessed  are  they  that  suffer  persecution  for  justice  sake:  for  theirs  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven.  Blessed  are  you  when  men  shall  revile  you,  and  perse- 
cute you,  and  shall  say  all  manner  of  evil  against  you  falsely,  for  my  sake; 
rejoice,  and  be  exceeding  glad:  because  your  reward  is  very  great  in  heaven: 
for  so  they  persecuted  the  prophets,  that  were  before  you.  *  *  You  have 
-heard  that  it  hath  been  said:  An  eye  for  an  eye,  a  tooth  for  a  tooth.  But  I 
say  to  you,  not  to  resist  evil:  but  if  any  man  strike  thee  on  thy  right  cheek, 
turn  to  him  the  other  also.  Maith.  5—10  to  12  and  38,  39.  See  Luke.  6—22, 
29. 

He  that  findeth  his  life,  shall  lose  it:  and  he  that  shall  lose  his  life,  for  my 


916  TRIBULATION. 

sake,  shall  find  it.     Matth.   10—39.     See  16—35;   Mark.  8—35;  Luke.  9—24; 
17—35,  aud  John.  12—25. 

Then  shall  they  deliver  you  up  to  be  afflicted,  and  shall  put  you  to  death: 
and  you  shall  be  hated  by  all  nations  for  my  name's  sake.  Matth.  24 — 9.  See 
verses  21,  29;  also  Mark.  13—19,  24. 

And  after  he  {tfie  prodigal  son)  had  spent  all,there  came  a  mighty  famine 
in  that  country,  and  he  began  to  be  in  want.  And  he  went,  and  joined  him- 
self to  one  of  the  citizens  of  that  country.  And  he  sent  him  into  his  farm,  to 
feed  swine.  And  he  would  fain  have  filled  his  belly  with  tUe  husks  the  swine 
did  eat:  and  no  man  gave  unto  him.  And  returning  to  himself,  he  said:  How 
many  hired  servants  in  my  father's  house  have  plenty  of  bread,  and  I  here 
perish  with  hunger?  I  will  arise,  aud  will  go  to  my  father,  and  say  to  him: 
Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  before  thee:  I  am  not  now  worthy 
to  be  called  thy  son:  make  me  as  one  of  thy  hired  servants.  Luke.  15—14 
to  19. 

Ought  not  Christ  to  have  suffered  these  things,  aud  so  to  enter  into  his 
glory?    Ibid.  24—26. 

Jesus  answered:  Neither  hath  this  man  sinned,  nor  his  parents;  but  that 
the  works  of  God  should  be  made  manifest  in  him.     .John.  9 — 3. 

Every  branch  in  me,  that  beareth  not  fruit, he  will  take  away:  and  every 
one  that  beareth  fruit,  he  will  purge  it,  that  it  may  bring  forth  more  fruit. 
Ibid.  15—2. 

They  will  put  you  out  of  the  synagogues:  yea,  the  hour  cometh,that  who- 
soever killeth  you,  will  think  that  he  doeth  a  service  to  God.  *  *  Amen, 
amen  I  say  to  you,  that  you  shall  lament  and  weep;  but  the  world  shall  re- 
joice: and  you  shall  be  sorrowful;  but  your  sorrow  shall  be  turned  into  joy.  A 
woman,  when  she  is  in  labour,  hath  sorrow,  because  ner  hour  is  come:  but 
when  she  hath  brought  forth  the  child,siie  remenabereth  no  more  the  anguish, 
for  joy  that  a  man  is  born  into  the  world.  So  also  you  now,  indeed,  have 
sorrow,  but  I  will  see  you  again,  and  your  heart  shall  rejoice:  and  your  joy 
no  man  shall  take  from  you.     Ibid.  16 — 2,and  20  to  22. 

And  calling  in  the  apostles,  after  they  had  been  scourged,  they  charged 
them  not  to  speak  at  all  in  the  name  of  Jesus;  and  they  dismissed  them.  And 
they  indeed  went  from  the  presence  of  the  council  rejoicing,  that  they  were 
accounted  worthy  to  suffer  reproach  for  the  name  of  Jesus.     Acts.  5 — 40,  41. 

And  the  patriarchs,  moved  with  envy,  sold  Joseph  into  Egj'pt:  and  God 
was  with  him.  And  he  delivered  him  out  of  all  his  tribulations;  and  gave  him 
favour  and  wisdom  in  the  sight  of  Pharao  king  of  Egypt:  and  he  appointed 
him  governor  over  Egypt,  and  over  all  his  house.     Ibid.  7  —9, 10.    See  verse  11. 

Through  many  tribulations  we  must  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God.  Ibid. 
14-21. 

Chains  and  afflictions  wait  for  me  at  Jerusalem.  But  I  fearnone  of  these 
things:  neither  do  I  count  my  life  more  precious  than  myself,  so  that  I  may 
consummate  my  course,  and  the  ministry  of  the  word  which  I  have  received 
from  the  Lord  Jesus,  to  testify  the  gospel  of  the  grace  of  CJod.  Ibid.  20—23, 
24.     See  verse  19. 

Then  Paul  answered,  and  said:  What  do  you  mean  weeping  and  afflicting 
my  heart  ?  For  I  am  ready  not  only  to  be  bound,  but  also  to  die  m  Jerusalem, 
for  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus.     Ibid.  21 — 13. 

And  not  only  so,  but  we  glory  also  in  tribulations,  knowing  that  tribula- 
tion  worketh  patience;  and  patience  trial;  and  trial  hope.     Rom.  5 — 3. 


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And  if  sons,  heirs  also:  heirs  indeed  of  God,  and  joint-heirs  with  Christ: 
yet  so  if  we  suffer  with  him,  that  we  may  be  also  glorified  with  him.  For  I 
reckon,  that  the  suJ3ferings  of  this  present  time  are  not  worthy  to  be  compared 
with  the  glory  to  come,  that  shall  be  revealed  in  us.  *  *  Because  the  crea- 
ture also  itself  shall  be  delivered  from  the  servitude  of  corruption,  into  the 
liberty  of  the  glory  of  the  children  of  God.  For  we  know  that  every  creature 
groaneth,  and  is  in  labour  even  till  now.  *  *  Who  then  shall  separate  us 
from  the  love  of  Christ  ?  shall  tribulation  ?  or  distress  ?  or  famine  ?  or  naked- 
ness? or  danger?  or  persecution?  or  the  sword?  (as  it  is  written:  For  thy  sake 
we  are  put  to  deatli,  all  the  day  long:  we  are  accounted  as  sheep  for  the 
slaughter.)  But  in  all  these  things  we  overcome,  because  of  him  that  hath 
loved  us.  For  I  am  sure  that  neither  death,  nor  life,  nor  Angels,  nor  princi- 
palities, nor  powers,  nor  things  present,  nor  things  to  come,  nor  might,  nor 
height,  nor  depth,  nor  any  other  creature  shall  be  able  to  separate  us  from  the 
love  of  God,  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.  Ibid.  8—17,  18,  21,  22  and  35 
to  39. 

Rejoicing  in  hope:  patient  in  tribulation.  Ibid.  12 — 12. 
Even  unto  this  hour  we  both  hunger,  and  thirst,  and  are  naked,  and  are 
buffeted,  and  have  no  fixed  abode:  and  we  labour,  working  with  our  own 
hands:  we  are  reviled,  and  we  bless:  we  are  persecuted,  and  we  suffer  it:  we 
are  ill  spoken  of,  and  we  entreat:  we  are  made  as  the  refuse  of  this  world,  the 
off -scouring  of  all  even  till  now.     1.  Cor.  4 — 11  to  13. 

Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Father  of 
Mercies,  and  the  God  of  all  consolation,  who  comforteth  us  in  all  our  tribula- 
tions; that  we  also  may  be  able  to  comfort  them  who  are  in  any  distress,  by 
the  exhortation  wherewith  we  also  are  exhorted  by  God.  For  as  the  suffer- 
ings of  Christ  abound  in  us;  so  also  by  Christ  doth  our  comfort  abound.  Now 
whether  we  be  in  tribulation,  it  is  for  your  exhortation  and  salvation;  or 
whether  we  be  comforted,  it  is  for  your  consolation;  or  whether  we  be  ex- 
horted, it  is  for  your  exhortation  and  salvation,  which  worketh  the  enduring 
of  the  same  sufferings  which  we  also  suffer.  That  our  hope  for  you  may  be 
steadfast;  knowing  that  as  you  are  partakers  of  the  sufferings,  so  shall  you 
be  also  of  the  consolation.  For  we  would  not  have  you  ignorant,  brethren,  of 
our  ti'ibulation,  which  came  to  us  in  Asia,  that  we  were  pressed  out  of  meas- 
ure above  our  strength,  so  that  we  were  wearj-  even  of  life.  2.  Cor.  1 — 3 
to  8.     See  2—4. 

In  all  things  we  suffer  tribulation;  but  are  not  distressed:  we  are  strait- 
ened; but  are  not  destitute:  we  suffer  persecution;  but  are  not  forsaken:  we 
are  cast  down;  but  we  perish  not:  always  bearing  about  in  our  body  the  dying 
of  Jesus;  that  the  life  also  of  Jesus  may  be  made  manifest  in  our  bodies. 
*  *  For  our  present  tribulation,  which  is  momentary  and  light,  worketh  for 
us  above  measure  exceedingly  an  eternal  weight  of  glory.  Ibid.  4—8  to  10 
and  17.     See  6-4. 

Great  is  my  confidence,  with  you:  great  is  my  glorying  for  you.  I  am 
filled  with  comfort,  I  exceedingly  abound  with  joy  in  all  our  tribulation.  For 
also  when  we  were  come  into  Macedonia,  our  flesh  had  no  rest:  but  we  suf- 
fered all  tribulation;  combats  without,  fears  within.*  But  God  who  comforteth 
the  humble,  comforted  us.     Ibid.  7 — 4  to  6. 

Now  we  make  known  to  you,  brethren,  the  grace  of  God,  that  hath  been 
given  in  the  churches  of  Macedonia:  that  m  much  experience  of  tribulation 
they  have  had  abundance  of  joy:  and  their  very  deep  poverty  hath  abounded 

58 


«18  TRIBULATION. 

unto  the  riches  of  their  simplicity.     Ibid.  8 — 1,  2.     See  verse  13. 

For  you  suffer,  if  a  man  bring  you  into  bondage,  if  a  man  devour  you,  if 
a  man  take /rom  you,  if  a  man  be  extolled,  if  a  man  strike  you  on  the  face. 
*  *  They  are  the  ministei's  of  Cln-ist:  (I  si^eak  as  one  less  wise)  I  am  more: 
in  many  more  labours,  in  prisons  more  frequently,  in  stripes  above  measure, 
in  deaths  often.  Of  the  Jews  five  times  did  I  receive  forty  stripes,  save  one. 
Thrice  was  I  beaten  with  rods:  once  I  was  stoned:  thrice  I  sutfered  shipwreck: 
a  night  and  a  day  I  was  in  the  depth  of  the  sea.  In  journeys  often,  in  perils 
of  rivers,  in  perils  of  robbere,  in  perils  from  my  own  nation,  in  perils  from  the 
Gentiles,  in  perils  in  the  city,  in  perils  in  the  wilderness,  in  perils  in  the  sea, 
in  perils  from  false  brethren;  in  labour  and  paiufulness,  in  watchings  often, 
in  hunger  and  thirst,  in  many  fastings,  in  cold  and  nakedness.  Ibid.  1 1 — 20 
and  23  to  27. 

Power  is  made  perfect  in  infirmity.  Gladly,  therefore,  will  I  glory  in 
my  infirmities,  that  the  power  of  Christ  may  dwell  in  me.  Therefore  I  take 
pleasure  in  my  infirmities,  in  reproaches,  in  necessities,  in  persecutions,  in 
distresses  for  Christ's  sake.  For  when  I  am  weak,  then  I  am  powerful.  Ibid. 
12—9,  10. 

But  as  then  he,  who  was  born  according  to  thefiesh,  persecuted  him,  who 
was  according  to  the  spirit;  so  also  now.     Galat.  4—29. 

To  you  it  is  given  for  Christ,  not  only  to  believe  in  him,  but  also  to  suffer 
for  his  sake;  having  the  same  confiict  as  that  which  you  have  seen  in  me, 
and  now  have  heard  of  me.     Philip.  1 — 29,  80. 

Who  now  rejoice  in  my  sufferings  for  you,  and  fill  up  those  things  which 
are  wanting  of  the  sufferings  of  Christ,  in  my  flesh  for  his  body,  which  is  the 
church.     Coloss.  1 — 24. 

And  you  became  followers  of  us,  and  of  the  Lord;  receiving  the  word  in 
much  tribulation,  with  the  joy  of  the  Holy  Ghost,     1.  Thess.  1 — 6. 

So  that  we  ourselves  also  glory  in  you  in  the  churches  of  God,  for  your 
patience  and  faith,  and  in  all  your  persecutions  and  tribulations,  which  you 
endure.     2.  Thess.  1 — 4.     See  verses  6  and  7. 

A  faithful  saying:  For  if  we  be  dead  with  him,  we  shall  live  also  with 
him:  if  we  suffer,  we  shall  also  reign  with  him:  if  we  deny  him,  he  also  will 
deny  us.     2.  Tim.  2—11,  12. 

And  all  who  will  live  piously  in  Christ  Jesus,  shall  suffer  persecution. 
Ibid.  3—12. 

Btit  we  see  Jesus,  who  was  made  a  little  less  than  the  angels,  for  the  suf- 
fering of  death,  crowned  with  glory  and  honour.     Hebr.  2 — 9. 

And  whereas,  indeed,  he  was  the  Son  of  God,  he  learned  obedience  by 
the  things  which  he  suffered.     Ibid.  5—8. 

And  others  had  trial  of  mockeries  and  stripes,  moreover  also  of  bands 
and  prisons:  they  were  stoned;  they  were  cut  asunder;  they  were  tempted; 
they  were  put  to  death  by  the  sword;  they  wandered  about  in  sheep-skins,  in 
goat-skins,  being  in  want,  distressed,  afflicted;  of  whom  the  world  was  not 
worthy.    Ibid.  11— 36  to  38. 

But  if  you  be  without  chastisement,  whereof  all  are  made  partakers, 
then  you  are  bastards,  an(k  not  sons.  *  *  Now  no  chastisement  for  the 
present  seemeth  to  bring  with  it  joy,  but  sorrow:  but  afer wards  it  w^ill  yield 
to  them  that  are  exercised  by  it,  the  most  peaceable  fruit  of  justice.  Ibid. 
12—8  and  11.     See  verses  2  to  4. 

My  brethren,  count  it  all  joy,  when  you  shall  fall  into  divers  temptations'; 


TRINITY.  '  919 

knowing  that  the  trying  of  your  faith  worketh  patience.  And  patience  hath 
a  perfect  work;  that  you  may  be  perfect  and  entire,  deficient  in  nothing. 
*  *  Blessed  is  the  man  that  endureth  temptation:  for  when  he  hath  been 
proved,  he  shall  receive  the  crown  of  life,  which  God  hath  promised  to  them 
that  love  him.    James.  1 — 2  to  4  and  12. 

In  which  you  shall  greatly  rejoice,  now  if  need  be  for  a  little  time  to  be 
made  sorrowful  in  divers  temptations:  that  the  trial  of  your  faith,  much  more 
precious  than  gold  (which  is  tried  by  the  fire)  may  be  found  unto  praise,  and 
glory,  and  honour,  at  the  appearing  of  Jesus  Christ.     1.  Peter.  1 — 6,  7. 

What  glory  is  it,  if,  sinning  and  being  buffeted,  you  suffer  it  ?  But  if,  doing 
well,  you  suffer  patiently,  this  is  thankworthy  before  God.  For  unto  this 
you  have  been  called:  because  Christ  also  suffered  for  us,  leaving  you  an  ex- 
ample, that  you  should  follow  his  steps.     Ibid.  2 — 20,  21. 

But  if  also  you  suffer  any  thing  for  justice  sake,  blessed  are  ye.  And  be 
not  afraid  of  their  terror,  and  be  not  troubled.  *  *  For  it  is  better  doing 
well  (if  such  be  the  will  of  God)  to  suffer,  than  doing  ill.     Ibid.  3—14  and  17. 

Christ,  therefore,  having  suffered  in  the  flesh,  be  you  also  armed  with  the 
same  thought.  *  *  If  you  be  reproached  for  the  name  of  Christ,  you  shall 
be  happy:  for  that  which  is  of  the  honour,  glory,  and  power  of  God,  and  that 
which  is  his  spirit,  resteth  upon  you.  *  *  For  the  time  is  that  judgment 
should  begin  at  the  house  of  God.  And  if  first  at  us,  what  shall  be  the  end  of 
those  who  believe  not  the  gospel  of  God  ?    Ibid.  4—1, 14  and  17.     See  verse  19. 

But  the  God  of  all  grace,  who  hath  called  us  unto  his  eternal  glory  in 
Christ  Jesus,  when  you  have  suffered  a  little,  will  himself  perfect,  and  con- 
firm, and  establish  you.     Ibid.  5 — 10. 

The  Lord  knoweth  how  to  deliver  the  godly  out  of  temptation;  but  to  re- 
serve the  unjust  unto  the  day  of  judgment  to  be  tormented.     2.  Peter.  2 — 9. 

I  John  your  brother,  and  sharer  in  tribulation,  and  in  the  kingdom,  and 
patience  in  Christ  Jesus;  was  in  the  island,  which  is  called  Patmos,  for  the 
word  of  God,  and  for  the  testiniony  of  Jesus.     Apocal.  1 — 9. 

And  one  of  the  ancients  answered,  and  said  to  me :  Who  are  these  that 
are  clothed  in  white  robes?  and  whence  are  they  come?  And  I  said  to  him: 
My  lord,  thou  knowest.  And  he  said  to  me:  These  are  they  who  are  come 
out  of  great  tribulation,  and  have  washed  their  robes,  and  have  made  them 
white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb.     Ibid.  7 — 13,  14. 

And  they  overcame  him  by  the  blood  of  the  Lamb,  and  by  the  word  of 
their  testimony:  and  they  loved  not  their  lives  unto  death.     Ibid.  12 — 11. 

TRIBUTE.      ' 

{See  Tax.) 

TRINITY. 

Tlie  Trinity  Symbolized  and  Declared. 

Let  us  make  man  to  our  image  and  likeness:  and  let  him  have  dominion 
over  the  fishes  of  the  sea,  and  the  fowls  of  the  air,  and  the  beasts,  and  the  whole 
earth,  and  every  creeping  creature  that  moveth  upon  the  earth.  And  God 
■created  man  to  his  own  image:  to  the  image  of  God  he  created  him.  Gen. 
1—26,  27.     See  5—1;  9—6;  Wisdom.  2—23,  and  Ecch.  17—1. 


930  TRINITY. 

And  the  Lord  appeared  to  him  {Abraham)  in  the  vale  of  Mambre  as  he 
was  sitting  at  the  door  of  his  tent,  in  the  very  heat  of  the  day.  And  when  he 
had  hfted  up  his  eyes,  there  appeared  to  him  three  men  standing  near  him; 
and  as  soon  as  he  saw  them  he  ran  to  meet  them  from  the  door  of  his  tent, 
and  adored  down  to  the  ground.     Gen.  18 — 1,  2. 

And  he  said:  I  am  the  Crod  of  thy  father,  the  God  of  Abraham,  the  God 
of  Isaac,  and  the  God  of  Jacob.  Moses  hid  bis  face:  for  he  dui-st  not  look  at 
God.  Exod.  3—6.  See  vei-ses  15,  16;  4—5;  Matth.  22—32;  Mark.  12— 26,  and 
Luke.  20—37. 

Hear,  O  Israel,  the  Lord  our  God  is  one  Lord.     Deut.  6 — 4. 

By  the  word  of  the  Lord,  the  heavens  were  established:  and  all  the  pow- 
er of  them  by  the  spirit  of  his  mouth.     Psalm.  32—6. 

And  they  {the  seraphim)  cried  one  to  another,  and  said:  Holy,  holy,  holy, 
the  Lord  God  of  hosts;  all  the  earth  is  full  of  his  glory.  Isa.  6—3.  See 
Apocal.  4—8. 

Search  ye  dihgently  in  the  book  of  the  Lord,  and  read:  not  one  of  them 
was  wanting;  one  hath  not  sought  for  the  other:  for  that  which  proceedeth 
out  of  my  mouth,  he  hath  commanded;  and  his  spirit  it  hath  gathered  them. 
Isa.  34—16. 

Come  ye  near  unto  me,  and  hear  this:  I  have  not  spoken  in  secret  from 
the  beginning:  from  the  time  before  it  was  done,  I  was  there:  and  now  trie 
Lord  God  hath  sent  me,  and  his  spirit.     Ibid.  48 — 16. 

The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  is  upon  me,  because  the  Lord  hath  anointed  me: 
he  hath  sent  me  to  preach  to  the  meek,  to  heal  the  contrite  of  heart,  and  to 
preach  a  release  to  the  captives,  and  deUverance  to  them  that  are  shut  up. 
Ibid.  61—1.     See  Luke.  4—18,  19. 

And  Jesus,  being  baptized,  went  up  presently  out  of  the  water:  and,  be- 
hold, the  heavens  were  opened  to  him:  and  he  saw  the  Spirit  of  God  descend- 
ing, as  a  dove,  and  coming  upon  him.  And,  behold,  a  voice  from  heaven, 
saying:  This  is  my  beloved  Son,  in  whom  I  am  well  pleased.  Matth.  3—16, 
17.  See  17—5;  Mark.  1—10,  11;  9—6;  Luke.  3—22;  9—35;  John.  1-32,  and 
2.  Peter.  1—17. 

For  it  is  not  you  that  speak,  but  the  Spirit  of  your  Father,  that  speaketh 
in  you.     Matth.  10—20.     See  Luke.  12—12. 

Go  ye,  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations;  baptizing  them  in  the  name  of 
the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Matth.  28—19. 

The  Father  loveth  the  Son:  and  he  hath  given  all  things  into  his  hand. 
He  that  beUeveth  in  the  Son,  hath  life  everlasting:  but  he  that  believeth  not 
the  Son,  shall  not  see  life;  but  the  wrath  of  God  abideth  on  him.  John. 
3—35,  36. 

And  I  will  ask  the  Father,  and  he  shall  give  you  another  Paraclete,  that 
he  may  abide  with  you  for  ever,  the  Spirit  of  truth,  whom  the  world  cannot 
receive;  because  it  seeth  him  not,  nor  knoweth  him:  but  you  shall  know  him; 
because  he  shall  abide  with  you,  and  shall  be  in  you.  *  *  But  the  Para- 
clete, the  Holy  Ghost,  whom  the  Father  will  send  in  my  name,  he  will  teach 
you  all  things,  and  bring  all  things  to  your  mind,  whatsoever  I  shall  have 
said  to  you.     Ibid.  14—16,  17  and  26. 

But  when  the  Paraclete  shall  come,  whom  I  will  send  you  from  the 
Father,  the  Spirit  of  truth,  who  proceedeth  from  the  Father,  he  shall  give  tes- 
timony of  me.     Ibid.  15—26. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  charity  of  God,  and  the  com- 


'  TRUTH.  921 

munication  of  the  Holy  Ghost  be  with  you  all.     Amen.     2.  Cor.  13 — 13. 

For  there  are  three  that  give  testimony  in  heaven:  the  Father,  the  Word, 
and  the  Holy  Ghost:  and  these  three  are  one.     1.  John.  5 — 7. 

TRUMPET. 

The  Last  Trumpet, 

And  he  shall  send  his  Angels  with  a  trumpet,  and  a  great  voice;  and  they 
shall  gather  together  his  elect  from  the  four  winds,  from  the  farthest  parts  of 
the  heavens,  to  the  utmost  bounds  of  them.     Matth.  24 — 31 , 

In  a  moment,  in  the  twinkling  of  an  eye,  at  the  last  trumpet:  for  the  trum- 
pet shall  sound;  and  the  dead  shall  rise  again  incorruptible:  and  we  shall  be 
changed.     1.  Cor.  15 — 52. 

For  the  Lord  himself  shall  come  down  from  heaven  with  commandment, 
^nd  with  the  voice  of  the  archangel,  and  with  the  trumpet  of  God:  and  the 
•dead,  who  are  in  Christ,  shall  rise  first.     1.  Thess.  4 — 15. 

Feast  of  Trumpets. 

(See  Festival.) 

TRUST. 

(See  Confidence.) 

Trust  in  the  Lord. 

(See  Rope.)  ' 

TRUTH. 

Power  of  Truth. 

He  that  rebuketh  a  man,  shall  afterward  find  favour  with  him,  more 
than  he  that  by  a  flattering  tongue  deceiveth  hirn.     Prov.  28 — 23. 

For  I  will  give  you  a  mouth  and  wisdom,  which  all  your  adversaries  shall 
not  be  able  to  resist  and  gainsay.     Luke.  21 — 15. 

Stand,  therefore,  having  your  loins  girt  about  with  truth,  and  having  on 
the  breast-plate  of  justice.     Ephes.  6 — 14. 

Truth  Hated. 

His  brethren  seeing  that  he  (Joseph)  was  loved  by  his  father,  more  than 
all  his  sons,  hated  him,  and  could  not  speak  peaceably  to  him.     Gen.  37 — 4. 

And  Balac  being  angry  against  Balaam,  clapped  his  hands  together,  and 
said:  I  called  thee  to  curse  my  enemies;  and  thou  on  the  contrary  hast  blessed 
them  three  times.  Return  to  thy  place.  I  had  determined  indeed  greatly  to 
honour  thee,  but  the  Lord  hath  deprived  thee  of  the  honour  designed  for  thee. 
Num.  24—10,  11. 

Joatham,  the  son  of  Gedeon,  fled  from  Abimelech,  after  having  spoken 


922  TRUTH. 

the  truth  concerning  him  and  those  who  had  chosen  him  king.   Judges.  9 — 21. 
See  preceding  verses. 

Jonathan  answering  Saul  his  father,  said :  Why  shall  he  die  ?  what  hath 
he  done  ?  And  Saul  caught  up  a  spear  to  strike  him.  And  Jonathan  under- 
stood that  it  was  determined  by  his  father  to  kill  Da\id.  1.  Kings.  20 — 32,  33. 
When  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  in  the  hand  of  Jehu  the  son  of  Hanani 
the  prophet  against  Baasa,  and  against  his  house  and  against  all  the  evil  that 
he  had  done  before  the  Lord,  to  provoke  him  to  anger  by  the  works  of  his 
hands,  to  become  as  the  house  of  Jeroboam:  for  this  cause  he.  slew  him,  that 
is  to  say,  Jehu  the  son  of  Hanani,  the  prophet.     3.  Kings.  16—7. 

The  king  of  Israel  said  to  Josaphat:  There  is  one  man  left,  bj'  w^hom  we 
may  inquire  of  the  Lord:  Micheas  the  son  of  Jemla:  but  I  hate  him;  for  he 
doth  not  prophesy  good  to  me,  but  evil.  *  *  And  the  king  of  Israel  said: 
Take  Micheas,  and  let  him  abide  with  Anion  the  governor  of  the  city,  and 
with  Joas  the  son  of  Amalech:  and  tell  them:  Thus  saith  the  king:  Put  this 
man  in  prison,  and  feed  him  with  bread  of  affliction,  and  water  of  distress, 
till  I  return  in  peace.     Ibid.  22—8  and  26,  27.     See  2.  Paral.  18—1. 

At  that  time  Hanani  the  prophet  came  to  Asa  king  of  Juda,  and  said  to 
him:  Because  thou  hast  had  confidence  in  the  king  of  Sj'ria,  and  not  in  the 
Lord  thy  God,  therefore  hath  the  ai-my  of  the  king  of  Syria  escaped  out  of 
thy  hand.  *  *  For  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  behold  all  the  earth,  and  give 
strength  to  those  who  with  a  perfect  heart  trust  in  him.  Wherefore  thou  hast 
done  foolishly;  and  for  this  cause  from  this  time  wars  shall  arise  against  thee. 
And  Asa  was  angry  with  the  seer,  and  commanded  bim  to  be  put  in  pris- 
on: for  he  was  greatly  enraged  because  of  this  thing:  and  he  put  to  death 
many  of  the  people  at  that  time.     2.  Paral.  16 — 7  and  9,  10. 

The  Spirit  of  God  then  came  upon  Zacharias  the  son  of  Joiada  the  priest, 
and  he  stood  in  the  sight  of  the  people,  and  said  to  them:  Thus  saith  the  Lord 
God:  Why  transgress  you  the  commandment  of  the  Lord,  which  will  not  be 
for  your  good,  and  have  forsaken  the  Lord,  to  make  him  forsake  you  ?  And 
they  gathered  themselves  together  against  him,  and  stoned  him  at  the  king's 
commandment  in  the  court  of  the  house  of  the  Lord.     Ibid.  24 — 20,  21. 

Immediately  Azarias  the  priest  going  in  after  him,  and  with  him  four- 
score priests  of  the  Lord,  most  valiant  men,  withstood  the  king,  and  said:  It 
doth  not  belong  to  thee,  Ozias,  to  burn  incense  to  the  Lord,  but  to  the  priests, 
that  is,  to  the  sons  of  Aaron,  who  are  consecrated  for  this  ministry:  go  out  of 
the  sanctuary,  do  not  despise:  for  this  thing  shall  not  be  accounted  to  thy  glo- 
ry by  the  Lord  God.  And  Ozias  was  angry;  and  holding  in  his  hand  the  cen- 
ser  to  bum  incense,  threatened  the  priests.  And  presently  there  rose  a  lep- 
rosy in  his  forehead  before  the  priests,  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  at  the  altar 
of  incense.     Ibid.  26—17  tol9. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Achior  had  ceased  to  speak  these  words,  all 
the  great  men  of  Holof ernes  were  angry:  and  they  had  a  mind  to  kill  him, 
saying  to  each  other:  Who  is  this,  that  saith  the  children  of  Israel  can  resist 
king  Nabuchodonosor,  and  his  armies,  men  unarmed,  and  without  force,  and 
without  skill  in  the  art  of  war  ?    Judith.  5—26,  27.    See  6—1. 

At  that  time  the  army  of  the  king  of  Babylon  besieged  Jerusalem:  and 
Jeremias  the  prophet  was  shut  up  in  the  court  of  the  prison,  which  was  m  the 
house  of  the  king  of  Juda.  For  Sedecias  king  of  Juda  had  shut  him  up,  say- 
ing: Why  dost  thou  prophesy,  saying:  Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Behold,  I  will 


TRUTH.  923 

give  this  city  into  the  hand  of  the  king  of  Babylon,  and  he  shall  take  it  ? 
Jerem.  33—2,3.     See  Chapter  36. 

Jeremias  spoke  to  all  the  people, saying:  Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Whosoever 
shall  remain  in  this  city,  shall  die  by  the  sword,  and  by  famine,  and  by  pes- 
tilence: but  he  that  shall  go  forth  to  the  Chaldeans,  shall  live,  and  his  life 
shall  be  safe,  and  he  shall  live.  Thus  saith  the  Lord:  This  city  shall  surely 
be  delivered  into  the  hand  of  the  army  of  the  king  of  Babylon,  and  he  shall 
take  it.  And  the  princes  said  to  the  king:  We  beseech  thee  that  this  man  may 
be  put  to  death:  for  on  purpose  he  vveakeneth  the  hands  of  the  men  of  war 
that  remain  in  this  city,  and  the  hands  of  the  people,  speaking  to  them  ac- 
cording to  these  words:  for  this  man  seeketh  not  peace  to  this  people,  but 
evil.     Ibid.  38 — i  to  4.     See  following  verses. 

Because  Daniel  had  proved  that  Bel  and  the  Dragon  loere  not  Gods,  the 
Babylonians  came  to  the  king,  and  said:  Deliver  us  Daniel:  or  else  we  will 
destroy  thee  and  thy  house.  And  the  king  saw  that  they  pressed  upon  him 
violently:  and  being  constrained  by  necessity,  he  delivered  Daniel  to  them. 
And  they  cast  him  into  the  den  of  lions.     Dan.  14—29,  30. 

And  they  that  led  him  {Eleazar),  and  had  been  a  little  before  more  mild, 
were  changed  to  wrath  for  the  words  he  had  spoken.     2.  Mach.  6—29. 

Herod  had  apprehended  John,  and  bound  him,  and  put  him  in  prison, 
because  of  Herodias,  his  brother's  wife.  For  John  said  to  him:  It  is  not  law- 
ful for  thee  to  have  her.  Matth,  14—3,  4.  See  Mark.  6—18,  and  Luke.  3—19. 
And  when  the  chief  priests  and  Pharisees  had  heard  his  parables,  they 
understood  that  he  spoke  of  them.  And  seeking  to  lay  hands  on  him,  they 
feared  the  multitudes:  because  they  held  him  as  a  prophet.  Matth.  21 — 45, 
46.     See  Mark.  12—12,  and  Luke.  20—19. 

And  as  he  was  saying  these  things  to  them,  the  Pharisees  and  the  law- 
yers began  vehemently  to  urge  him,  and  to  oppress  his  mouth  about  many 
things,  lying  in  wait  for  him,  and  seeking  to  catch  something  out  of  his 
mouth,  that  they  might  accuse  him.     Luke.  11—53,  54.     See  4—28. 

The  world  cannot  hate  you:  but  me  it  hateth;  because  I  give  testimony 
of  it,  that  the  works  thereof  are  evil.    John.  7—7.     See  15—18,  and  17—14. 

They  answered,  and  said  to  him  {the  man  bom  blind):  Thou  wast  wholly 
born  in  sins,  and  dost  thou  teach  us?  And  they  cast  him  out.     Ibid.  9—34. 

Peter  then  answering,and  the  apostles,  said :  We  ought  to  obey  God  rather 
than  men.  The  God  of  our  fathers  hath  raised  up  Jesus,  whom  you  put  to 
death,  hanging  him  upon  a  tree.  This  prince  and  Saviour,  God  hath  exalted 
with  his  right  hand,  to  give  penitence  to  Israel,  and  remission  of  sins.  And 
we  are  witnesses  of  these  things,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  whom  God  hath  given 
to  all  those  that  obey  him.  When  they  {the  chief  priests)  nad  heard  these 
things,  they  were  cut  to  the  heart;  and  they  thought  to  put  them  to  death. 
Acts.  5—29  to  33.     See  verse  40. 

Now,  hearing  these  things,  they  were  cut  to  the  heart:  and  they  gnashed 
with  their  teeth  at  him  {Stephen).  *  *  And  having  cast  him  out  of  the  city, 
they  stoned  him.     Ibid.  7 — 54  and  57. 

But  Saul  increased  much  more  in  strength,  and  confounded  the  Jews  who 
dwelt  at  Damascus,  affirming  that  this  is  the  Christ.  And  when  many  days 
were  passed, the  Jews  consulted  together  to  kill  him.  But  their  laying  in  wait 
was  made  known  to  Saul.  And  they  guarded  the  gates  also  day  and  night, 
that  they  might  kill  him.     Ibid.  9—22  to  24. 

Am  I  then  become  your  enemy,  in  telling  you  the  truth  ?    Galat.  4 — 16. 


924  TRUTH. 

Truth  Commended. 

And  truth  hath  been  forgotten:  and  he  that  departed  from  evil,  lay  open 
to  be  a  prey:  and  the  Lord  saw, and  it  appeared  evil  in  his  eyes, because  there 
is  no  judgment.     Isa,  59 — 15. 

These  then  are  the  things,  which  you  shall  do:  Speak  ye  truth  every  one 
to  his  neighbour:  judge  ye  truth  and  judgment  of  peace  in  your  gates.  *  * 
And  the  word  of  the  Lord  of  hosts  came  to  me,  saying:  Thus  saith  the  Lord 
of  hosts:  The  fast  of  the  fourth  month,  and  the  fast  of  the  fifth,  and  the  fast 
of  the  seventh,  and  the  fast  of  the  tenth  shall  be  to  the  house  of  Juda,  joy, 
and  gladness,  and  great  solemnities:  only  love  ye  truth  and  peace.  Zach. 
8—16  and  18.  19.  ' 

But  let  your  speech  be,  yea,  yea,  no,  no:  for  whatsoever  is  more  than 
these,cometh  from  evil.    Matth.  5 — 37. 

Stand,  therefore,  having  your  loins  girt  about  with  truth,  and  having  on 
the  breast-plate  of  justice.     Ephes.  6 — 14.     See  4 — 25. 

But  above  all  things,  my  brethren,  swear  not,  neither  by  heaven,  nor  by 
the  earth,  nor  by  any  other  oath.  But  let  your  speech  be:  Yea,  yea:  no,  no: 
that  you  fall  not  under  judgment.    James.  5 — 12.    See  1.  Peter.  2 — 1. 

Truth  to  he  Carefully  Guarded. 

O  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints:  for  the  Lord  will  require  truth.  Psalm. 
30—24. 

For  behold,  thou  (O  Ood)  hast  loved  truth.     Psalm.  50 — 8. 

And  take  not  thou  the  word  of  truth  utterly  out  of  my  mouth:  for  in  thy 
words  I  have  hoped  exceedingly.     Psalm.  118 — 43. 

Open  ye  the  gates;  and  let  the  just  nation  that  keepeth  the  truth  enter  in. 
Isa.  26—2. 

And  strength  was  given  him  against  the  continual  sacrifice,  because  of 
sins:  and  truth  shall  be  cast  down  on  the  ground,  and  he  shall  do  and  shall 
prosper.    Dan.  8 — 13. 

Only  love  ye  truth  and  peace.     Zach.  8 — 19. 

You  are  of  your  father,  the  devil;  and  the  desires  of  your  father  you  will 
do.  He  was  a  murderer  from  the  beginning,  and  he  abode  not  in  the  truth: 
because  truth  is  not  in  him.     John.  8—44. 

But  performing  the  truth  in  charity,  we  may  in  all  things  grow  up  in  him 
who  is  the  head,  Christ.     Ephes.  4 — 15. 

For  the  fruit  of  the  light  is  in  all  goodness,  and  justice,  and  truth.  Ibid. 
5—9. 

Men  corrupted  in  mind,and  who  are  destitute  of  the  truth.esteenaing  gain 
to  be  piety.    1.  Tim.  6 — 6. 

Truth  to  he  Reverenced. 

Why  have  you  detracted  the  words  of  truth, whereas  there  is  none  of  you 
that  can  reprove  me  ?    Job.  6 — 25. 

His  truth  shall  compass  thee  with  a  shield.  Psalm.  90—5.  See  Psalm. 
84—11,  12. 

The  truth  of  the  Lord  remaineth  for  ever.  Psalm.  116—2.  See  Psalm. 
14—8. 


TYRANT.  985 

The  lip  of  truth  shall  be  steadfast  for  ever.     Prov.  12 — 19. 

In  no  wise  speak  against  the  truth:  but  be  ashamed  of  the  lie  of  thy  ig- 
norance.    Eccli.  4 — 30. 

Master,  we  know  that  thou  art  a  true  sjieaker,  and  teachest  the  way  of 
God  in  truth.     Matth.  22— 16.     See  Mark.  12— 14,  and  Luke,  20— 21. 

For  the  law  was  given  by  Moses:  grace  and  truth  came  by  Jesus  Christ. 
John.  1—17. 

The  true  adorer  shall  adore  the  Father  in  spirit  and  in  truth.  Ibid.  4 — 23. 
See  verse  24. 

Then  Jesus  said  to  those  Jews  that  believed  him :  If  you  continue  in  my 
word,  you  shall  be  my  disciples  indeed:  and  you  shall  know  the  truth,  and 
the  truth  shall  make  you  free.     Ibid.  8—31,  32.    See  verses  40 — to  46. 

Jesus  saith  to  him:  I  am  the  way,  and  the  truth,  and  the  life.  Ibid. 
14—6. 

Sanctify  them  in  truth.     Thy  word  is  truth.     Ibid.  17—17. 

For  this  was  1  born,  and  for  this  came  I  into  the  world;  that  I  should  give 
testimony  to  the  truth:  every  one  that  is  of  the  truth  heareth  my  voice.  Pilate 
saith  to  him:  What  is  truth  ?    Ibid.   18—37,  38. 

Charity  rejoiceth  not  in  iniquity,  but  rejoiceth  with  the  truth.  1.  Cor. 
13—6. 

For  we  can  do  nothing  against  the  truth,  but  for  the  truth.  2.  Cor.  13 — 8. 

O  senseless  Galatians,  who  hath  bewitched  you,  that  you  should  not  obey 
the  truth,  before  whose  eyes  Jesus  Christ  hath  been  set  forth,  crucified 
among  you?    Galat.  3— 1.     See  1.  John.  3— 18,  19. 

TYRANT. 

{See  also  Oppressor.) 
Wickedness  and  Cruelty  of  Tyrants. 

In  the  mean  time  there  arose  a  new  king  over  Egypt,  that  knew  not 
Joseph:  and  he  said  to  his  people:  Behold,  the  people  of  the  children  of  Israel 
are  numerous  and  stronger  than  we.  Come,  let  us  wisely  oppress  them,  lest 
they  multiply,  and  if  any  war  shall  rise  against  us,  join  with  our  enemies, 
and  having  overcome  us,  depart  out  of  the  land.  Therefore  he  set  over  them 
masters  of  the  works,  to  afflict  them  with  burdens;  and  they  built  for  Pharao 
cities  of  tabernacles,  Phithom  and  Ramesses.  *  *  And  the  king  of  Egypt 
spoke  to  the  midwives  of  the  Hebrews,  of  whom  one  was  called  Sephora,  the 
other  Phua,  commanding  them:  When  you  shall  do  the  office  of  midwives  to 
the  Hebrew  women,  and  the  time  of  delivery  is  come:  if  it  be  a  man-child, 
kill  it:  if  a  woman,  keep  it  alive.  But  the  midwives  feared  God,  and  did  not 
do  as  the  king  of  Egypt  had  commanded,  but  saved  the  men-children.  *  * 
Pharao  therefore  charged  all  his  people,  saying:  Whatsoever  shall  be  born  of 
the  male  sex,  ye  shall  cast  into  the  river;  whatsoever  of  the  female,  ye  shall 
save  alive.     Exod.  1—8  to  11,  15  to  17  and  22. 

After  these  things  Moses  and  Aaron  went  in,  and  said  to  Pharao:  Thus 
saith  the  Lord  God  of  Israel:  Let  my  people  go,  that  they  may  sacrifice  to 
me  in  the  desert.  But  he  answered:  Who  is  the  Lord,  that  I  should  hear  his 
voice,  and  let  Israfl  go?  I  know  not  the  Lord,  neither  will  I  let  Israel  go. 
Ibid.  5—1,  2. 


926  TYRANT. 

And  the  Lord  hardened  Pharao's  heart,  and  he  would  not  let  them  go. 
And  Pharao  paid  to  Moses:  Get  thee  from  me,  and  beware  thou  see  not  my 
face  any  more:  in  what  day  soever  thou  shalt  come  in  my  sight,  thou  shalt 
die.     Ibid.  10-27,  28. 

And  Adonibezec  fled:  and  they  pursued  after  him.  and  took  him,  and  cut 
off  his  fingers  and  toes.  And  Adonibezec  said:  Seventy  kings  having  their 
fingers  and  toes  cut  off,  gathered  up  the  leavings  of  the  meat  under  my  table: 
as  I  have  done,  so  hath  God  requited  me.  And  they  brought  him  to  Jerusa- 
lem; and  he  died  there.     Judges.  1 — §,  7.     See  9 — 5  and  53,  54. 

And  when  the  king  (Jeroboam)  had  heard  the  word  of  the  man  of  God, 
which  he  had  cried  out  against  the  altar  in  Bethel,  he  stretched  forth  his  hand 
from  the  altar,  saying:  Laj-  hold  on  him.  And  his  hand  which  he  stretched 
forth  against  him  withered :  and  he  was  not  able  to  draw  it  back  again  to 
him.     3.  Kings.  13—4.     See  16—7. 

And  Achab  told  Jezabel  all  that  Elias  had  done,  and  how  he  had  slain  all 
the  prophets  with  the  sword.  And  Jezabel  sent  a  messenger  to  Elias,  saying: 
Such  and  such  things  may  the  gods  do  to  me,  and  add  still  more,  if  by  this 
hour  to-morrow  I  make  not  thy  life  as  the  life  of  one  of  them.     Ibid.  19 — 1,  2. 

And  the  men  of  his  city  the  ancients  and  nobles,  that  dwelt  with  him  in 
the  city,  did  as  Jezabel  had  commanded  them,  and  as  it  was  written  in  the 
letters  which  she  had  sent  to  them:  they  proclaimed  a  fast. and  made  Naboth 
sit  among  the  chief  of  the  people.  And  bringing  two  men  sons  of  the  devil, 
they  made  them  sit  against  him:  and  they,  like  men  of  the  devil,  bore  wit- 
ness against  him  before  the  people,  saying:  Naboth  hath  blasphemed  God 
and  the  king:  wherefore  they  brought  him  forth  without  the  city.and  stoned 
him  to  death.     Ibid.  21—11  to  13. 

And  (Achab)  the  king  of  Israel  said:  Take  Micheas,  and  let  him  abide 
with  Amon  the  governor  of  the  city,  and  with  Joas  the  son  of  Amalech:  and 
tell  them:  Thus  saith  the  king:  Put  this  man  in  prison,  and  feed  him  with 
bread  of  affliction,  and  water  of  distress,  till  I  return  in  peace.  Ibid.  22—26, 
27. 

Moreover  Manasses  shed  also  very  much  innocent  blood,  till  he  filled  Jeru- 
salem up  to  the  mouth;  besides  his  sins,  wherewith  he  made  Juda  to  sin,  to 
do  evil  before  the  Lord.     4.  Kings.  21—16.     See  24 — L 

And  when  king  Sennacherib  was  come  back  fleeing  from  Judea  by  reason 
of  the  slaughter  that  God  had  made  about  him  for  his  blasphemy,  and  being 
angry  slew  many  of  the  children  of  Israel.  Tobias  buried  their  bodies.  But 
when  it  was  told  the  king,  he  commanded  him  to  be  slain,  and  took  away 
all  his  substance.     Tob.  1—21,  22. 

And  from  all  the  cities  he  (Holofemes)  took  auxiliaries  valiant  men,  and 
chosen  for  war.  And  so  great  a  fear  lay  upon  all  those  provinces,  that  the 
inhabitants  of  all  the  cities,  both  princes  and  nobles,  as  well  as  the  people, 
went  out  to  meet  him  at  his  coming,  and  received  him  with  garlands,  and 
lights,  and  dances,  and  timbrels,  and  flutes.  And  though  they  did  these 
things,  they  could  not  for  all  that  mitigate  the  fierceness  of  his  heart:  for  he 
both  destroyed  their  cities,  and  cut  down  their  groves.    Judith.  3—8  to  12. 

Then  was  Nabuchodonosor  filled  with  fury;  and  the  countenance  of  his 
face  was  changed  against  Sidrach,  Misach,  and  Abdenago;  and  he  command- 
ed that  the  furnace  should  be  heated  seven  times  more  than  it  had  been  ac- 
customed to  be  heated.  And  he  commanded  the  strongest  men  that  were  in 
his  army,  to  bind  the  feet  of  Sidrach,  Misach,  and  Abdenago,  and  to  cast 


UNITY.  927 

them  into  the  furnace  of  buFning  fire.  Dan.  3 — 19,  20.  See  2.  Mach.  6 — 18 
and  following  verses;  also  Chapter  7. 

Then  Herod,  perceiving  that  he  was  deluded  by  the  wise  men,  was  ex- 
ceeding angry;  and,  sending,  killed  all  the  men-children  that  were  in  Bethle- 
hem, and  in  all  the  confines  thereof,  from  two  years  old  and  under,  according 
to  the  time  which  he  had  diligently  inquired  of  the  wise  men.  Matth. 
2—16. 

And  at  the  same  time  Herod  the  king  stretched  forth  his  hands  to  afihct 
some  of  the  church.  And  he  killed  James  the  brother  of  John  with  the 
sword.  And  seeing  that  it  pleased  the  Jews,  he  proceeded  further  to  take 
Peter  also.    Acts.  12 — 1  to  3. 

UNANIMITY. 

{See  also  Concord.) 
Unanimity  Commended. 

And  the  multitude  of  the  believers  had  but  one  heart  and  one  soul:  neither 
did  any  one  of  them  say,  that,  of  the  things  which  he  possessed,  any  thing 
was  his  own;  but  all  things  were  common  to  them.  Acts.  4 — 32.  See  2 — 46, 
and  5—12. 

Now  I  beseech  you,  brethren,  by  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that 
you  all  speak  the  same  thing,  and  that  there  be  no  schisms  among  you:  but 
that  you  be  perfect  in  the  same  mind,  and  in  the  same  judgment.  1.  Cor, 
1—10. 

Only  let  your  conversation  be  worthy  of  the  gospel  of  Christ:  that  whether 
when  I  come  and  see  you,  or  be  absent  I  may  hear  of  you,  that  you  stand  fast 
in  one  spirit,  with  one  mind  labouring  together  for  the  faith  of  the  gospel. 
Philip.  1—27.     See  2—2;  Rom.  12—16,  and  Ephes.  4—3. 

UNCERTAINTY. 

Uncertainty  of  Death. 

(See  Death.) 

Uncertainty  as  to  the  Remission  of  Sin. 

(See  Sin.) 

UNCTION. 

Extreme  Unction. 

{See  Sacrament.) 

UNITY. 

Unity  of  the  Church. 

{See  Church.) 


»28  USURY. 

(See  also  Lending.) 
Usury  Prohibited. 

If  thou  lend  money  to  any  of  my  people  that  is  poor,  that  dwelleth  with 
thee,  thou  shalt  not  be  hard  upon  them  as  an  extortioner,  nor  oppress  them 
with  usuries.     Exod.  22—25. 

If  thy  brother  be  impoverished,  and  weak  of  hand,  and  thou  receive  him 
as  a  stranger  and  sojourner,  and  he  live  with  thee,  take  not  usury  of  him,  nor 
more  than  thou  gavest:  fear  thy  God,  that  thy  brother  may  live  with  thee. 
Thou  shalt  not  give  him  thy  money  upon  usury,  nor  exact  of  him  any  in- 
crease of  fruits.     Levit.  25—35  to  37. 

Thou  shalt  not  lend  to  thy  brother  money  to  usury,  nor  corn,  nor  any 
other  thing:  but  to  the  stranger.  To  thy  brother  thou  shalt  lend  that  which 
he  wanteth,  without  usury:  that  the  Lord  thy  God  may  bless  thee  in  all  thy 
works,  in  the  land  which  thou  shalt  go  in  to  possess.     Deut.  23—19,  20. 

Note. — To  the  stranger.  This  was  a  dispensation  granted  by  God  to  his 
people,  who  being  the  Lord  of  all  things,  can  give  a  right  and  title  to  one  upon 
the  goods  of  another.  Otherwise  the  scripture  every  where  condemns  usury, 
as  contrary  to  the  law  of  God,  and  a  crying  sin. 

And  my  heart  thought  with  myself:  and  I  rebuked  the  nobles  and  mag- 
istrates, and  said  to  them:  Do  you  every  one  exact  usury  of  your  brethren  ? 
And  I  gathered  together  a  great  assembly  against  them.     2.  Esdras.  5—7. 

He  that  hath  not  put  out  his  money  to  usury,  nor  taken  bribes  against 
the  innocent:  he  that  doeth  these  things  shall  not  be  moved  for  ever.  Psalm. 
14—5.     See  Psalm.  54—12,  and  Psalm.  71—14. 

He  that  oppresseth  the  poor  to  increase  his  own  riches,  shall  himself  give 
to  one  that  is  richer,  and  shall  be  in  need.    Prov.  22 — 16. 

He  that  heapeth  together  riches  by  usury  and  loan,  gathereth  them  for 
him  that  will  be  bountiful  to  the  poor.     Ibid.  28 — 8. 

Wo  is  me,  my  mother:  why  hast  thou  borne  me  a  man  of  strife,  a  man  of 
contention  to  aU  the  earth  ?  I  have  not  lent  on  usury,  neither  hath  any  man 
lent  to  me  on  usury,  yet  all  curse  me.     Jerem.  15 — 10. 

He  that  hath  not  lent  upon  usury,  nor  taken  any  increase;  hath  withdrawn 
his  hand  from  iniquity,  and  hath  executed  true  judgment  between  man  and 
man:  hath  walked  in  my  commandments,  and  kept  m}'  judgments,  to  do 
truth :  he  is  just,  he  shall  surely  live,  saith  the  Lord  God.  *  *  He  that 
giveth  upon  usury,  and  that  taketh  an  increase;  shall  such  a  one  live?  he 
shall  not  live.  Seeing  he  hath  done  all  these  detestable  things,  he  shall  surely 
die:  his  blood  shall  be  upon  him.     Ezech.  18 — 8,  9  and  18.     See  verse  17. 

They  have  taken  gifts  in  thee  to  shed  blood:  thou  hast  taken  usury  and 
increase,  and  hast  covetously  oppressed  thy  neighbours:  and  thou  hast  for- 
gotten me,  saith  the  Lord  God.     Ibid.  22—12. 

And  if  you  lend  to  them  of  whom  you  hope  to  receive,  what  thanks  have 
you  ?  for  sinners  also  lend  to  sinners,  for  to  receive  as  much.  But  love  ye 
your  enemies:  do  good,  and  lend;  hoping  for  nothing  thereby:  and  your  re- 
ward shall  be  great,  and  you  shall  be  the  sons  of  the  Most  High:  for  he  is 
kind  to  the  unthankful,  and  to  the  evil.     Luke.  6 — 34,  35. 

But  Zacheus  stood,  and  said  to  the  Lord:  Behold,  Lord,  the  half  of  my 
goods  I  give  to  the  poor:  and  if  I  have  wronged  any  man  of  any  thing,  I  re- 
store him  fourfold.     Ibid.  19 — 8.    See  verse  23. 


VAIN-GLORY.  939 

{See  Glory.) 

VENERATION. 

Veneration  of  Images. 

(See  Image.) 

Veneration  of  Belies. 

{See  Relic.) 

Veneration  of  the  Saints. 

{See  Saint.) 

VENGEANCE. 

The  deluge  was  a  punishment  of  sin.     See  Gen.  Chapter  6. 

The  Lord  rained  upon  Sodom  and  Gomorrha  brimstone  and  fire  from  the 
Lord  out  of  heaven.  And  he  destroyed  these  cities,  and  all  the  country 
about,  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  cities,  and  all  things  that  spring  from  the 
earth.     Gen.  19—24,  25. 

Moses  and  Aaron  did  as  the  Lord  had  commanded:  and  lifting  up  the 
rod,  he  struck  the  water  of  the  river  before  Pharao  and  his  servants:  and  it 
was  turned  into  blood.  And  the  fishes  that  were  in  the  river,  died;  and  the 
river  corrupted;  and  the  Egyptians  could  not  drink  the  water  of  the  river; 
and  there  was  blood  in  all  the  laud  of  Egypt.  Exod.  7 — 20,  21.  See  Psalm. 
77_44,  and  Psalm.  104—29. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Say  to  Aaron:  Stretch  forth  thy  hand  upon 
the  streams  and  upon  the  rivers  and  the  pools,  and  bring  forth  frogs  upon  the 
land  of  Egypt.  And  Aaron  stretched  forth  his  hand  upon  the  waters  of 
Egypt:  and  the  frogs  came  up,  and  covered  the  land  of  Egypt.  *  *  And 
the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Say  to  Aaron:  Stretch  forth  thy  rod,  and  strike  the 
dust  of  the  earth:  and  may  there  be  sciniphs  in  all  the  land  of  Egypt.  And 
they  did  so.  And  Aaron  stretched  forth  his  hand,  holding  the  rod:  and  he 
struck  the  dust  of  the  earth,  and  there  came  sciniphs  on  men  and  on  beasts: 
all  the  dust  of  the  earth  was  turned  into  sciniphs  through  all  the  land  of 
Egypt.  *  *  And  there  came  a  very  grievous  swarm  of  flies  into  the  houses 
of  Pharao  and  of  his  servants,  and  into  all  the  land  of  Egypt:  and  the  land 
was  corrupted  by  this  kind  of  flies.  Exod.  8—5,  6,  16,  17  and  24.  See  Psalm. 
77_43;  Psalm.  104—80,  31,  and  Wisdom.  16—9. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Go  in  to  Pharao,  and  speak  to  him:  Thus 
saith  the  Lord  God  of  the  Hebrews:  Let  my  people  go  to  sacrifice  to  me.  But 
if  thou  refuse,  and  withhold  them  still:  behold,  my  hand  shall  be  upon  thy 
fields:  and  a  very  grievous  murrain  upon  thy  horses,  and  asses,  and  camels, 
and  oxen,  and  sheep.  *  *  The  Lord  therefore  did  this  thing  the  next  day: 
and  all  the  beasts  of  the  Egyptians  died:  but  of  the  beasts  of  the  children  of 
Israel  there  died  not  one.  *  *  And  they  {Moses  and  Aaron)  took  ashes  out 
of  the  chimney,  and  stood  before  Pharao:  and  Moses  sprinkled  it  in  the  air: 
and  thrire  came  biles  with  swelling  blains  in  men  and  beasts.      Neither  could 


980  VENGEANCE. 

the  magicians  stand  before  Moses  for  the  biles  that  were  upon  them,  and  in 
all  the  land  of  Egypt.  *  *  And  Moses  stretched  forth  his  rod  towards 
heaven:  and  the  Lord  sent  thunder  and  hail,  and  lightnings  running  along 
the  ground:  and  the  Lord  rained  hail  upon  the  land  of  Egj'pt.  *  *  And 
the  hail  destroyed  through  all  the  land  of  Egpyt  all  things  that  were  in  the 
fields,  both  man  and  beast:  and  the  hail  smote  every  herb  of  the  field,  and  it 
broke  every  tree  of  the  country.  Only  in  the  land  of  Gessen,  where  the 
children  of  Israel  were,  the  hail  fell  not.  Exod.  9  -1  to  3,  6, 10,  11,  23  and  25, 
26.     See  Psahn.  77—47,  48,  and  Psalm.  104—32,  33. 

Moses  stretched  forth  his  rod  upon  the  land  of  Egypt:  and  the  Lord 
brought  a  burning  wind  all  that  day  and  night:  and  when  it  was  morning, 
the  burning  wind  raised  the  locusts.  *  *  And  they  covered  the  whole  face 
of  the  earth,  wasting  all  things.  And  the  grass  of  the  earth  was  devoured, 
and  what  fruits  soever  were  on  the  trees,  which  the  hail  had  left:  and  there 
remained  not  anything  that  was  green  on  the  trees,  or  in  the  herbs  of  the 
earth  in  all  Egypt.  *  *  And  Moses  stretched  forth  his  hand  towards  heav- 
en: and  there  came  horrible  darkness  in  all  the  land  of  Egypt  for  three  days. 
No  man  gaw  his  brother,  nor  moved  himself  out  of  the  place  where  he  was: 
but  wheresoever  the  children  of  Israel  dwelt,  there  was  Ught.  Exod.  10 — 13, 
15  and  23,  23.  See  Psalm.  77— 16;  Psalm.  104—34,  35;  Wisdom.  16—9,  and 
17—17. 

And  it  came  to  pass  at  midnight,  the  Lord  slew  every  first-bom  in  the 
land  of  Egypt,  from  the  first-born  of  Pharao,  who  sat  on  his  throne,  unto  the 
first-born  of  the  captive  woman  that  was  in  the  prison,  and  all  the  first-born 
of  cattle.     Ex)d.  12—29.     See  Psalm.  77— 51,  and  Psalm.  104—36. 

When  Moses  had  stretched  forth  his  hand  towards  the  sea,  it  returned  at 
the  first  break  of  day  to  the  former  place:  and  as  the  Egyptians  were  fleeing 
away,  the  waters  came  upon  them,  and  the  Lord  shut  them  up  in  the  middle 
of  the  waves.  And  the  waters  returned,  and  covered  the  chariots  and  the 
horsemen  of  all  the  army  of  Pharao,  who  had  come  into  the  sea  after  them, 
neither  did  there  so  much  as  one  of  them  remain.  Exod.  15 — 27,  28.  See 
Psalm.  77—53;  Psalm.  105-11,  and  Wisdom.  10—19. 

If  the  heavens  be  shut  up,  and  there  fall  no  rain  by  reason  of  the  sins  of 
the  people,  and  they  shall  pray  to  thee  in  this  place,  and  confess  to  thy  name, 
and  be  converted  from  their  sins, when  thou  dost  afflict  them;  then  liear  thou 
from  heaven,  O  Lord,  and  forgive  the  sins  of  thy  servants  and  of  thy  people 
Israel,  and  teach  them  the  good  way, in  which  they  may  walk:  and  give  rain 
to  thy  land,  which  thou  hast  given  to  thy  people  to  possess.  If  a  famine  arise 
in  the  land,  or  a  pestilence,  or  blasting,  or  mildew.or  locusts,  or  caterpillars; 
or  if  their  enemies  waste  the  country,  and  besiege  the  cities,  whatsoever 
scourge  or  infirmity  shall  be  upon  them:  then  if  any  of  thy  people  Israel, 
knowing  his  own  scourge  and  infirmity,  shall  pray,  and  shall  spread  ftrth  his 
hands  in  this  house;  hear  thou  from  heaven,  from  thy  high  dwelling-place, 
and  forgive.     2.  Paral.  6—26  to  30.     See  3.  Kings.  8—87. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  me:  If  Moses  and  Samuel  shall  stand  before  me,  my 
soul  is  not  towards  this  people:  cast  them  out  from  my  sight,  and  let  them  go 
forth.  And  if  they  shall  say  unto  thee:  Whither  shall  we  go  forth?  thou  shalt 
say  to  them:  Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Such  as  are  for  death,  to  death:  and  such 
as  are  for  the  sword,  to  the  sword:  and  such  as  are  for  famine,  to  famine: 
and  such  as  are  for  captivity,  to  captivity.  And  I  will  visit  them  with  four 
kinds,  saith  the  Lord:  The  sword  to  kill,  and  the  dogs  to  tear,  and  the  fowls 


VICTORY.  931 

of  the  air,  and  the  beasts  of  the  earth  to  devour  and  to  destroy.  And  I  will 
give  them  up  to  the  ra^e  of  all  the  kingdoms  of  the  earth:  because  of  Ma- 
nasses  the  son  of  Ezechias  the  king  of  Juda,  for  all  that  he  did  in  Jerusalem. 
Jerem.  15— i  to  4. 

VESTMENT. 

Vestment  of  Priests. 

(See  Priest.) 

VICTORY. 

{See  also  War.) 

Victory  is  from  Ood  alone. 

Melchis'dich  the  king  of  Salem,  bringing  forth  bread  and  wine,  for  he 
was  the  Priest  of  the  most  high  G-od,  blessed  him,and  said:  Blessed  be  Abram 
by  the  most  high  God,  vvlio  created  heaven  and  earth.  And  blessed  be  the 
most  higli  God,  by  whose  protection,  the  enemies  are  in  thy  hands.  Gen. 
14—18  to  30. 

Moses  said  to  the  people:  Fear  not:  stand,  and  see  the  great  wonders  of 
the  Lord,  which  he  will  do  this  day:  for  the  Egyptians  whom  you  see  now, 
you  shall  see  no  more  for  ever.  The  Lord  will  fight  for  you,  and  you  shall 
hold  your  peace.     Exod.  14—13,  14. 

Moses  said  to  Josue:  Choose  out  men;  and  go  out  and  fight  against  Am- 
alec:  to-morrow  I  will  stand  on  the  top  of  the  hill  having  the  rod  of  God  in 
my  hand.  Josue  did  as  Moses  had  spoken;  and  he  fought  against  A  malec: 
but  Moses  and  Aaron  and  Hur  went  up  upon  the  top  of  the  hill.  And  when 
Moses  lifted  up  his  hands,  Israel  overcame:  but  if  he  let  them  down  a  little, 
Amalec  overcame.  And  Moses's  hands  were  heavy:  so  they  took  a  stone, 
and  put  under  him:  and  he  sat  on  it:  and  Aaron  and  Hur  stayed  up  his  hands 
on  both  sides.  And  it  came  to  pass  that  his  hands  were  not  weary  until  sun- 
set. And  Jo:me  put  Amalec  and  his  people  to  flight,  by  the  edge  of  the  sword. 
Ibid.  17—9  to  13. 

Jethro  rejoiced  for  all  the  good  things  that  the  Lord  had  done  to  Israel, 
because  he  had  delivered  them  out  of  the  hands  of  the  Egyptians.  And  he 
said:  Blessed  is  the  Lord,  who  hath  delivered  his  people  out  of  the  hand  of 
Egypt.     Ibid.  18—9,  10. 

I  will  send  my  fear  before  thee,  and  will  destroy  all  the  people  to  whom 
thou  shalt  come:  and  will  tiva  the  backs  of  all  thy  enemies  before  thee. 
Ibid.  23—27.     See  34— 11. 

The  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Fear  him  (Og  the  king  of  Basan)  not,  for  I  have 
delivered  him  and  all  his  people,  and  his  country  into  thy  hand :  and  thou 
shalt  do  to  him  as  thou  didst  to  Sehon  the  king  of  the  Amorrhites,  the  in- 
habitant of  Hesebon.  So  they  slew  him  also  with  his  sons,  and  all  his  peoole, 
not  letting  any  one  escape:  and  they  possessed  his  land.     Num.  21 — 34,  35. 

If  thou  say  in  thy  heart:  These  nations  are  more  than  I;  how  shall  I  be 
able  to  destroy  them?  Fear  not,  but  remember  what  the  Lord  thy  God  did  to 
Pharao  and  to  all  the  Egyptians.     Deut.  7 — 17,  18. 


932  VICTORY. 

If  thou  go  out  to  war  against  thy  enemies,  and  see  horsemen  and  char- 
iots, and  the  numbers  of  the  enemy's  army  greater  than  thine,  thou  shalt  not 
fear  them;  because  the  Lord  thy  God  is  with  thee,  who  brought  thee  out  of 
the  land  of  Egypt.  And  when  the  battle  is  now  at  hand,  the  priest  shall  stand 
before  the  army,  and  shall  speak  to  the  people  in  tnis  manner:  Hear,  O  Isra- 
el, you  join  battle  this  day  against  your  enemies;  let  not  your  heart  be 
dismayed,  be  not  afraid,  do  not  give  back,  fear  ye  them  not:  because  the  Lord 
your  God  is  in  the  midst  of  you  and  will  fight  for  you  against  your  enemies, 
to  deliver  you  from  danger.  Ibid.  20—1  to  4.  See  whole  Chapter;  also  Josue. 
8—1;  10—8,  and  14—13. 

All  the  land  of  Gosen  even  to  Gabaon,  and  all  their  kings,  and  their  lands 
he  (Jostle)  took  and  wasted  at  one  onset:  for  the  Lord  the  God  of  Israel  fought 
for  him.  Josue.  10—41,  42.  See  23—10;  24—8;  Judges.  1—2,  4;  3—10,  28, 
29;  7— 9,  14,  and  11-21. 

And  the  Lord  said  to  Josue:  Fear  them  not:  for  to-morrow  at  this  same 
hour  I  will  deliver  all  these  to  be  slain  in  the  sight  of  Israel:  thou  shalt  ham- 
string their  horses,  and  thou  shalt  burn  their  chariots  with  fire.  Josue.  11—6. 
See  verses  8,  11,  17  and  23. 

Debora  said  to  Barac:  Arise,  for  this  is  the  day  wherein  the  Lord  hath  de- 
livered Sisara  into  thy  hands:  behold.he  is  thy  leader.  And  Barac  went  down 
from  mount  Thabor,  and  ten  thousand  fighting  men  with  him.  And  the  Lord 
struck  a  terror  into  Sisara,  and  all  his  chariots,  and  all  his  multitude,  with 
the  edge  of  the  sword,at  the  sight  of  Barac;  insomuch.that  Sisara  leaping  down 
from  off  his  chariot,fled  away  on  foot:  and  Barac  pursued  after  the  fleeing  char- 
iots, and  the  army,  unto  Haroseth  of  the  Gentiles:  and  all  the  multitude  of 
the  enemy  was  utterly  destroyed.  Judges.  4 — 14  to  16.  See  whole  Chapter, 
The  Lord  said  to  Gedeon:  The  people  that  are  with  thee  are  many:  and 
Madian  shall  not  be  delivered  into  their  hands;  lest  Israel  should  glory  against 
me,  and  say:  I  was  delivered  by  my  own  streng'h.  *  *  And  the  Lord  said 
to  Gedeon:  By  the  three  hundred  men.  that  lapped  water,I  will  save  you, and 
deliver  Madian  into  thy  hand:  but  let  all  the  rest  of  the  people  return  to  their 
place.     Ibid.  7—2  and  7.     See  12—3,  and  20—28,  35  and  46. 

Jonathan  said  to  the  young  man  that  bore  his  armour:  Come,  let  us  go 
over  to  the  garrison  of  these  uncircumcised:  it  may  be  the  Lord  will  do  for 
us:  because  it  is  easy  for  the  Lord  to  save  either  by  many, or  by  few.  1.  Kings. 
14—6.     See  7 — 10  and  following  verses;  11—11,  and  15—7. 

David  said  to  the  Philistine:  Thou  comest  to  me  with  a  sword,  and  with  a 
spear,  and  with  a  shield:  but  I  come  to  thee  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
the  God  of  the  armies  of  Israel  which  thou  hast  defied  this  day:  and  the  Lord 
will  deliver  thee  into  my  hand;  and  I  will  slay  thee,  and  take  away  thy  head 
from  thee:  and  I  will  give  the  carcasses  of  the  army  of  the  Philistines  this  day 
to  the  birds  of  the  air,  and  to  the  beasts  of  the  earth:  that  all  the  earth  may 
know  that  there  is  a  God  in  Israel.  And  all  this  assembly  shall  know,  that 
the  Lord  saveth  not  with  sword  and  spear:  for  it  is  his  battle,  and  he  will  de- 
liver you  into  our  hands.  Ibid.  17 — 45  to  47.  See  whole  Chapter;  also  30—23. 
David  came  to  Baal  Pharisim:  and  defeated  them  there,and  he  said:  The 
Lord  hath  divided  my  enemies  before  me,  as  waters  are  divided.  Therefore 
the  name  of  the  place  was  called  Baal  Pharisim.  2.  Kings,  5 — 20,  See  verses 
24,  25;  also  1.  Paral,  14 — 10  and  following  verses. 

Achimaas  crying  out,  said  to  the  king:  God  save  thee,  O  king.  And  fall- 
ing down  before  the  king  with  his  face  to  the  ground,  he  said:  Blessed  be  the 


VICTORY.  93a 

Lord  thy  God,  who  hath  shut  up  the  men  that  have  Ufted  up  their  hands 
against  the  lord  my  king.     2.  Kings.  18 — 28. 

In  thee  I  will  run  girded:  in  my  God  I  will  leap  over  the  wall.  *  *  He 
teacheth  my  hands  to  war:  and  maketh  my  arms  like  a  bow  of  brass.  *  * 
I  will  pursue  after  my  enemies,  and  crush  them;  and  will  not  return  again 
till  I  consume  them.  I  will  consume  ihem,  and  break  them  in  pieces,  so  that 
they  shall  not  rise:  they  shall  fall  under  my  feet.  Thou  hast  girded  me  with 
strength  to  battle:  thou  hast  made  them  that  resisted  me  to  bow  under  me. 
My  enemies  thou  hast  made  to  turn  their  back  to  me;  them  that  hated  me, 
and  I  shall  destroy  them.  They  shall  cry,  and  there  shall  be  none  to  save;  to 
the  Lord,  and  he  shall  not  hear  them.  I  shall  beat  them  as  small  as  the  dust 
of  the  earth;  I  shall  crush  them,  and  spread  them  abroad  like  the  mire  of  the 
streets.  Ibid.  22—30,  35  and  38  to  43.  See  verses  48  and  49;  also  23—10,  12. 
A  prophet  coming  to  Achab  king  of  Israel,  said  to  him:  Thus  saith  the 
Lord:  Hast  thou  seen  all  this  exceeding  great  multitude?  behold,  I  will  de- 
liver them  into  thy  hand  this  day;  that  thou  mayst  know  that  I  am  the  Lord. 
3.  Kings.  20 — 13.  See  4.  Kings.  3—18  and  following  verses;  also  5—1,  and 
1  Paral.  22-18. 

Be  of  good  coui'age;  and  let  us  behave  ourselves  manfully  for  our  people, 
and|or  the  cities  of  om"  God :  and  the  Lord  will  do  that  which  is  good  in  his  sight. 
So  Joab  and  the  people  that  were  with  him,  went  against  the  Syrians  to  the 
battle:  and  he  put  them  to  flight.  1.  Paral.  19 — 13,  14.  See  verse  18;  also 
8.  Kings.  10 — 12  and  following  verses. 

Asa  called  upon  the  Lord  God,  and  said:  Lord,  there  is  no  difference  with 
thee,  whether  thou  help  with  few,  or  with  many:  help  us,  O  Lord  our  God: 
for  with  confidence  in  thee,  and  in  thy  name,  we  are  come  against  this  mul- 
titude. O  Lord,  thou  art  our  God;  let  not  man  prevail  against  thee.  And  the 
Lord  terrified  the  Ethiopians  before  Asa  and  Juda:  and  the  Ethiopians  fled. 
2.  Paral.  14 — 11,  12.     See  13 — 16  and  following  verses. 

At  that  time  Hanani  the  prophet  came  to  Asa  king  of  Juda,  and  said  to 
him:  Because  thou  hast  had  confidence  in  the  king  of  Syria,  and  not  in  the 
Lord  thy  God,  therefore  hath  the  army  of  the  king  of  Syria  escaped  out  of 
thy  hand.  Were  not  the  Ethiopians,  and  the  Libyans  much  more  numerous 
in  chariots,  and  horsemen,  and  an  exceeding  great  multitude:  yet  because 
thou  trustedst  in  the  Lord,  he  delivered  them  into  thy  hand  ?  Ibid.  16—7,  8. 
See  Isa.  45 — 1,  and  Jerem.  18 — 17. 

And  whereas  there  came  a  very  small  number  of  the  Syrians,  the  Lord 
delivered  into  their  hands  an  infinite  multitude,  because  they  had  forsaken 
the  Lord  the  God  of  their  fathers:  and  on  Joas  they  executed  shameful  judg- 
ments.    2.  Paral.  24—24. 

He  (Amasias'^  hired  also  of  Israel  a  hundred  thousand  vahant  men,  for  a 
hundred  talents  of  silver.  But  a  man  of  God  came  to  him,  and  said:  O  king, 
let  not  the  army  of  Israel  go  out  with  thee;  for  the  Lord  is  not  with  Israel, 
and  all  the  children  of  Ephraim:  and  if  thou  think  that  battles  consist  in  the 
strength  of  the  army, God  will  make  thee  to  be  overcome  by  the  enemies:  for 
it  belongeth  to  God  both  to  lielp,  and  to  put  to  flight.  Ibid.  25—6  to  8.  See 
verses  11,  12;  also  26—7;  28—5,  9,  and  4.  Kings.  14—7. 

This  will  be  a  glorious  monument  for  thy  name,  when  he  {Holofernes) 
shall  fall  by  the  hand  of  a  woman.     Judith.  9 — 15. 

Through  God  w§  shall  do  mightily:  and  he  will  bring  our  enemies  to 
nothing.     Psalm.  107 — 14.     See  Psalm.  59—14,  and  Psalm.  17. 

59 


934  VICTORY. 

The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  hath  wrought  strength:  the  right  hand  of  the 
Lord  hath  exalted  me:  the  right  hand  of  the  Lord  hath  wrought  strength. 
Psalm.  117—16.  See  Psalm.  142-12;  also  Psalm.  142—1  and  following 
verses. 

There  is  no  wisdom,  there  is  no  prudence,  there  is  no  counsel  against  the 
Lord.  The  horse  is  prepared  for  the  day  of  battle:  but  the  Lord  giveth  safety. 
Prov.  31—30,  31. 

Victory  Achieved  by  a  Few  over  Many. 

"Which  when  Abram  had  heard,  to  wit.  that  his  brother  Lot  was  taken, 
he  numbered  of  the  servants  born  in  his  house,  three  hundred  and  eighteen 
well  appointed:  and  pursued  them  to  Dan.  And  dividing  his  company,  he 
rushed  upon  them  in  the  night:  and  defeated  them,  and  pursued  them  as  far 
as  Hoba,  which  is  on  the  left  hand  of  Damascus.     Gen.  14 — 14,  15. 

The  Lord  said  to  Gedeon;  The  people  that  are  with  thee  are  many:  and 
Madian  shall  not  be  delivered  into  their  hands;  lest  Israel  should  glory  against 
me,  and  say:  I  was  delivered  by  my  own  strength.  Speak  to  the  ijeople,  and 
proclaim  in  the  hearing  of  all,  "Whosoever  is  fearful  and  timorous,  let  him  re- 
turn. So  two  and  twenty  thousand  men  went  away  from  mount  Gala^.aud 
returned  home:  and  only  ten  thousand  remained.  And  the  Lord  said  to  Ged- 
eon: The  people  are  still  too  many;  bring  them  to  the  waters,  and  there  I 
will  try  them:  and  of  whom  I  shall  say  to  thee.  This  shall  go  with  thee,  let 
him  go:  whom  I  shall  forbid  to  go,  let  him  return.  And  when  the  people 
were  come  down  to  the  waters,  the  Lord  said  to  Gedeon:  They  that  shall  lap 
the  water  with  their  tongues,  as  dogs  are  wont  to  lap,  thou  shalt  set  apart  by 
themselves:  but  thej^  that  shall  drink  bowing  down  their  knees,  shall  be  on 
the  other  side.  And  the  number  of  them  that  had  lapped  water,  casting  it 
with  the  hand  to  their  mouth,  was  three  hundred  men :  and  all  the  rest  of  the 
multitude  had  drunk  kneeling.  And  the  Lord  said  to  Gedeon:  By  the  three 
hundred  men,  that  lapped  water,  I  will  save  you,  and  dehver  Madian  into  thy 
hand:  but  let  all  the  rest  of  the  people  return  to  their  place.  Judges.  7— 2 to 
7.  See  remainder  of  Chapter. 

Jonathan  went  up  creeping  on  his  hands  and  feet,  and  his  armour-bearer 
after  him.  And  some  fell  before  Jonathan,  others  his  armour-bearer  slew  as 
he  followed  hira.  And  the  first  slaughter  which  Jonathan  and  his  armour- 
bearer  made,  was  of  about  twenty  men,  within  half  an  acre  of  land,  which 
a  yoke  of  oxen  is  wont  to  plough  in  a  day.     1.  Kings.  14 — 13,  14. 

"While  he  spoke  these  things,  Jeroboam  caused  an  ambushment  to  come 
about  behind  him.  And  while  he  stood  facing  the  enemies,  he  encompassed 
Juda,  who  perceived  it  not,  with  his  army.  And  when  Juda  looked  back, 
they  saw  the  battle  coming  upon  them  both  before  and  behind,  and  they  cried 
to  the  Lord:  and  the  priests  began  to  sound  with  the  trumpets.  And  all  the 
men  of  Juda  shouted:  and  behold,  when  they  shouted, Gk)d  terrified  Jeroboam, 
and  all  Israel  that  stood  against  Abia  and  Juda.    2.  Paral.  13—13  to  15. 

Zara  the  Ethiopian  came  out  against  them  with  his  army  of  ten  hundred 
thousand  men,and  with  three  hundred  chariots:  and  he  came  as  far  as  Maresa. 
And  Asa  went  out  to  meet  him,  and  set  his  army  in  array  for  battle  in  the 
vale  of  Sephata,  whichis  near  Maresa:  and  he  called  ujwn  the  Lord  God, and 
said:  Lord,  there  is  no  difference  with  thee,  whether  thou  help  with  few  or 
with  many:  help  us,  O  Lord  our  God:  for  with  confidence  in  thee,  and  in  thy 


VIGILANCE.  9S5 

name,  we  are  come  against  this  multitude.  O  Lord,  thou  art  our  God;  let  not 
man  prevail  against  thee.  And  the  Lord  terrified  the  Ethiopians  before  Asa 
and  Juda:  and  the  Ethiopians  fled.  And  Asa  and  the  people  that  were  with 
him,  pursued  them  to  Gerara:  and  the  Ethiopians  fell  even  to  utter  destruc- 
tion; for  the  Lord  slew  them;  and  his  army  fought  against  them;  and  they 
were  destroyed.  And  they  took  abundance  of  spoils.  Ibid.  14 — 9  to  13.  See 
24—24. 

And  they  approached  even  as  far  as  Bethoron:  and  Judas  went  forth 
to  meet  him,  with  a  small  company.  But  when  they  saw  the  army  coming 
to  meet  them,  they  said  to  Judas:  How  shall  we,  being  few,  be  able  to  fight 
against  so  great  a  multitude,  and  so  strong,  and  we  are  ready  to  faint  with 
fasting  to-day  ?  And  Judas  said:  It  is  an  easy  matter  for  many  to  be  shut  up 
in  the  hands  of  a  few:  and  there  is  no  difference  in  the  sight  of  the  God  of 
heaven  to  deliver  with  a  great  multitude,  or  with  a  small  company.  For  the 
success  of  war  is  not  in  the  multitude  of  the  army;  bat  strength  cometh  from 
heaven.  They  come  against  us  with  an  insolent  multitude,  and  with  pride, 
to  destroy  us,  and  our  wives,  and  our  children,  and  to  take  our  spoils.  But 
we  will  fight  for  our  lives,  and  our  laws:  and  the  Lord  himself  will  overthrow 
them  before  our  face:  but  as  for  you,  fear  them  not.  And  as  soon  as  he  had 
made  an  end  of  speaking,  he  rushed  suddenly  upon  them:  and  Seron  and  his 
host  were  overthrown  before  him.     1.  Mach.  3 — 16  to  23. 

Triumphal  Celebration  of  Victory. 

When  the  commanders  of  the  army,  and  the  tribunes,  and  centurions 
were  come  to  Moses,  they  said:  We  thy  servants  have  reckoned  up  the  num- 
ber of  the  fighting  men,  whom  we  had  under  our  hand,  and  not  so  much  as 
one  was  wanting.  Therefore  we  offer  as  gifts  to  the  Lord  what  gold  every 
one  of  us  could  find  in  the  booty,  in  garters  and  tablets,  rings  and  bracelets, 
and  chains,  that  thou  mayst  pray  to  the  Lord  for  us.     Num.  31 — 48  to  50. 

Jephte  passed  over  to  the  children  of  Ammon,  to  fight  against  them:  and 
the  Lord  delivered  them  into  his  hands.  And  he  smote  them  from  Aroer  till 
you  come  to  Mennith, twenty  cities, and  as  far  as  Abel, which  is  set  with  vine- 
yards, with  a  very  great  slaughter:  and  the  children  of  Ammon  were  hum- 
bled by  the  children  of  Israel.  And  when  Jephte  returned  into  Maspha  to 
his  house,  his  only  daughter  met  him  with  timbrels  and  with  dances.  Judges. 
11—32  to  34. 

Now  when  David  returned,  after  he  slew  the  Philistine,  the  women  came 
out  of  all  the  cities  of  Israel, singing  and  dancing  to  meet  king  Saul,  with  tim- 
brels of  joy  and  cornets.  And  the  women  sung  as  they  played:  and  they  said: 
Saul  slew  his  thousands,  and  David  his  ten  thousands.     1.  Kings.  18—6,  7. 

VIGILANCE. 
Vigilance  as  Attributed  to  Ood. 

The  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  me,  saying:  What  seest  thou,  Jeremias? 
And  I  said:  I  see  a  rod  watching.  And  the  Lord  said  to  me:  Thou  hast  seen 
well:  for  I  will  watch  over  my  word  to  perform  it.     Jerem.  1—11,  12. 

As  I  have  watched  over  them,  to  pluck  up  and  to  throw  down,  and  to 
scatter,  and  destroy,  and  afflict:  so  will  I  watch  over  them,  to  build  up,  and 
to  plant  them,  saith  the  Lord.     Ibid.  31 — 28. 


936  VIGILANCE. 

Behold,  I  will  watch  over  them  for  evil,  and  not  for  good:  and  all  the 
men  of  Juda  that  are  in  the  land  of  Egypt,  shall  be  consumed,  by  the  sword 
and  by  famine,  till  there  be  an  end  of  them.    Ibid.  44 — 27. 

Vigilance  Necessary  to  the  Faithful  and,  above  all,  to  Pastors. 

Day  and  night  was  I  parched  with  heat,  and  with  frost,  and  sleep  departed 
from  my  eyes.     Gen.  '61 — 40. 

With  all  watchfulness  keep  thy  heart,  because  life  issueth  out  from  it. 
Prov.  4—23. 

I  love  them  that  love  me:  and  they  that  in  the  morning  early  watch  for 
me,  shall  find  me.     Ibid.  8 — 17.     See  verse  34. 

He  that  feareth  the  Lord,  will  receive  his  discipUne:  and  they  that  will 
seek  him  early,  shall  find  a  blessing.     Eccli.  32  —  18.     See  31 — 21. 

Watch  ye,  and  pray,  that  ye  enter  not  into  temptation.  The  spirit, indeed, 
is  willing,  but  the  flesh  weak.     Matth.  26—41.     See  Mark.  14—38. 

This  know  ye,  that  if  a  master  of  a  family  did  know  at  what  hour  the 
thief  would  come,  he  would  surely  watch,  and  would  not  suffer  his  house  to 
be  broken  open.  Luke.  12 — 39.  See  verse  37;  Matth.  24 — 42,  43,  and  Mark. 
13 — 33  and  following  verses. 

Watch  ye,  therefore,  praying  at  all  times,  that  you  may  be  accounted 
worthy  to  escape  all  these  things  that  are  to  come,  and  to  stand  before  the 
Son  of  man.     Luke.  21 — 36. 

Let  him  that  thinketh  himself  to  stand,  take  heed  lest  he  fall.  1,  Cor. 
10—12. 

Awake,  ye  just,  and  sin  not.     Ibid.  15 — 34. 

Watch  ye;  stand  fast  in  the  faith;  do  manfully;  and  be  strengthened. 
Ibid.  16—13. 

Be  instant  in  prayer;  watching  in  it  with  thanksgiving.     Coloss.  4 — 2. 

Be  sober,  and  watch:  because  your  adversary  the  devil,  as  a  roeiring  li- 
on, goeth  about,  seeking  whom  he  may  devour.  1.  Peter.  5 — 8.  Seel.  Thess. 
5—6. 

Be  watchful,  and  strengthen  the  things  that  remain,  which  are  ready  to 
die.  For  I  find  not  thy  works  full  before  ray  God,  Have  in  mind,  therefore, 
in  what  manner  thou  hast  received  and  heard,  and  observe  and  do  penance. 
If  then  thou  shalt  not  watch,  I  will  come  to  thee  as  a  thief;  and  thou  shalt  not 
know  at  what  hour  I  will  come  to  thee.    Apocal.  3—2,  3.    See  16 — 15. 

Unceasing  Vigilance. 

Watch  ye,  therefore;  because  you  know  not  at  what  hour  your  Lord 
will  come.  But  this  know  ye,  that  if  the  master  of  the  house  knew  at 
what  hour  the  thief  would  come,  he  would  certainly  watch,  and  would  not 
suffer  his  house  to  be  broken  open.  Wherefore  be  you  also  ready;  because  at 
what  hour  you  know  not,  the  Son  of  man  will  come.     Matth.  24—42  to  44. 

Watch  ye,  therefore;  because  ye  know  not  the  day  nor  the  hour.  Ibid. 
25—13. 

Take  ye  heed;  watch  and  pray:  for  ye  know  not  when  the  time  is.  Even 
as  a  man  who,  going  into  a  far  country,  left  his  housfe,  and  gave  authority  to 
his  servants  over  every  work,  and  commanded  the  ix>rter  to  watch.  Watch 
ye,  therefore  (for  you  know  not  when  the  lord  of  the  house  cometh;  at  even, 


VINEYARD.  937 

or  at  midnight,  or  at  the  cock  crowing,  or  in  the  morning)  lest,  coming  on  a 
sudden,  he  find  you  sleeping.  And  what  I  say  to  you,  I  say  to  all:  Watch. 
Mark.  13—33  to  37. 

Let  your  loins  be  girded,  and  lamps  burning  in  your  hands,  and  you  your- 
selves like  to  men  who  wait  for  their  lord,  when  he  shall  return  from  the 
wedding:  that  when  he  cometh,  and  knocketh,  they  may  open  to  him  imme- 
diately. Blessed  are  those  servants,  whom  the  Lord,  when  he  cometh,  shall 
find  watching.  Amen  I  say  to  you,  that  he  will  gird  himself,  and  make  them 
sit  down  to  meat,  and  passing  will  minister  to  them.  And  if  he  sliall  come 
in  the  second  watch,  or  if  he  shall  come  in  the  third  watch,  and  find  them  so, 
blessed  are  those  servants.  But  this  know  ye,  that  if  a  master  of  a  family 
did  know  at  what  hour  the  thief  would  come,  he  would  surely  watch,  and 
would  not  suffer  his  house  to  be  broken  open.  Be  you  also  ready:  for  at  what 
hour  you  think  not,  the  Son  of  man  will  come.     Luke.  13 — 35  to  40. 

Let  us  not  sleep,  as  others  do:  but  let  us  watch,  and  be  sober.  1.  Thess. 
5—6. 

Be  thou  vigilant;  labour  in  all  things,  the  work  of  an  evangelist;  fulfil 
thy  ministry.     Be  sober.     2.  Tim.  4 — 5. 

The  end  of  all  approacheth.  Be  prudent,  therefore,  and  watch  in  pray 
«rs.     1.  Peter.  4—7. 

Behold,  I  come  as  a  thief.  Blessed  is  he  that  watcheth  and  keepeth  his 
garments,  lest  he  walk  naked,  and  they  see  his  shame.     Apocal.  16 — 15. 

VINEYARD. 

Vineyard  in  its  Common  and  in  its  Mystical  Sense. 

Noe,  a  husbandman,  began  to  till  the  ground,  and  planted  a  vineyard. 
Gen.  9—20. 

Going  into  thy  neighbour's  vineyard,  thou  mayst  eat  as  many  grapes  as 
thou  pleasest:  but  must  carry  none  out  with  thee.     Deut.  23 — 24.     See  32 — 32. 

The  peaceable  had  a  vineyard,  in  that  which  hath  people:  he  let  out  the 
same  to  keepers,  every  man  bringeth  for  the  fruit  thereof  a  thousand  pieces 
of  silver.  My  vineyard  is  before  me.  A  thousand  are  for  thee,  the  peacea- 
ble; and  two  hundred  for  them  that  keep  the  fruit  thereof.  Canticle  of  Can- 
ticles. 8 — 11,  12.     See  Psalm.  69 — 9  and  following  verses. 

I  will  sing  to  my  beloved  the  canticle  of  my  cousin  concerning  his  vine- 
yard. My  beloved  had  a  vineyard  on  a  hill  in  a  fruitful  place.  And  he  fenced 
it  in,  and  picked  the  stones  out  of  it,  and  planted  it  with  the  choicest  vines 
and  built  a  tower  in  the  midst  thereof ,  and  set  up  a  wine-press  therein:  and 
he  looked  that  it  should  bring  forth  grapes,  and  it  brought  forth  wild  grapes. 
And  now,  O  ye  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem,  and  ye  men  of  Juda,  judge  between 
me  and  my  vineyard.  What  is  there  that  I  ought  to  do  more  for  my  vine- 
yard that  I  have  not  done  to  it  ?  was  it  that  I  looked  that  it  should  bring  forth 
grapes,  and  it  hath  brought  forth  wild  grapes  ?  And  now  I  will  show  you 
what  I  will  do  to  my  vineyard.  I  will  take  away  the  hedge  thereof,  and  it  shall 
be  wasted:  I  will  break  down  the  wall  thereof,  and  it  shall  be  trodden  down. 
And  I  will  make  it  desolate:  it  shall  not  be  pruned,  and  it  shall  not  be 
digged:  but  briars  and  thorns  shall  come  up;  and  I  will  command  the  clouds 
to  rain  no  rain  upon  it.  For  the  vineyard  of  the  Lord  of  hosts  is  the  house  of 
Israel:  and  the  man  of  Juda,  his  pleasant  plant:  and  I  looked  that  he  should 


938  VIRGINITY. 

do  judgnient,  and  behold  iniquity:  and  do  justice,  and  behold  a  cry,  Isa, 
5—1  to  8.     See  1—8;  Jerem.  2—21,  and  Joel.  1—7,  12. 

The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  to  a  master  of  a  family,  who  went  out 
early  in  the  morning  to  hire  labourers  into  his  vineyard.  Matth.  20 — 1.  See 
following  verses. 

Hear  ye  another  parable:  There  was  a  certain  master  of  a  family  who 
planted  a  vineyard,  and  made  a  hedge  round  about  it,  and  dug  in  it  a  wine- 
press, and  built  a  tower,  and  let  it  out  to  husbandmen;  and  went  into  a  strange 
country.  Ibid.  21 — 33.  See  following  verses;  also  Mark.  12 — 1,  and  Luke^ 
20—9. 

VIRGIN. 

{See  also  Virginity.) 

The  Blessed  Virgin. 

{See  Mary.) 

■    Virgins  Saved. 

Kill  all  that  are  of  the  male  sex,  even  of  the  children:  and  put  to  death 
the  women,  that  have  carnally  known  men.  But  the  girls,  and  aU  the  women 
that  are  virgins,  save  for  yourselves:  and  stay  without  the  camp  seven  days* 
Num.  31—17  to  19. 

This  is  what  you  shall  observe:  Every  male,  and  all  women  that  have 
known  men,  you  shall  kill:  but  the  virgins  you  shall  save.  And  there  were 
found  of  Jabes  Galaad  four  hundred  virgins,  that  had  not  known  the  bed  of 
a  man:  and  they  brought  them  to  the  camp  in  Silo,  into  the  land  of  Chanaan. 
Judges.  21—11,  12. 

Virgins  Kept  Secluded  from  the  World. 

The  women  girded  with  hair-cloth  about  their  breasts,  came  together  in 
the  streets.  And  the  virgins  also  that  were  shut  up,  came  forth,  some  to  Oni- 
as,  and  some  to  the  walls;  and  others  looked  out  of  the  windows.  And  all 
holding  up  their  hands  towards  heaven  made  supplication.  2.  Mach.  3 — 19,  20. 

VIRGINITY. 
Virginity  Commended. 

All  receive  not  this  word,  but  they  to  whom  it  is  given.  For  there  are 
eunuchs,  who  were  bom  bo  from  their  mother's  womb:  and  there  are  eunuchs, 
who  were  made  so  by  men:  and  there  are  eunuchs,  who  have  made  them- 
selves eunuchs  for  the  kingdom  of  heaven's  sake.  He  that  can  receive  it, 
let  him  receive  it.  Matth.  19-11,  13.  See  22—30;  Mark.  12—25,  and  Luke. 
20-35,  36. 

Now  concerning  virgins,  I  have  no  commandment  of  the  Lord:  but  I  give 
counsel,  as  having  obtained  mercy  of  the  Lord,  to  be  faithful.  *  *  Art  thou 
loosed  from  a  wife  ?  seek  not  a  wife.    »    »    I  would  have  you  to  be  without 


VISITATION.  939 

solicitude.  He  that  is  without  a  wife,  is  solicitOKis  for  the  things  that  belong 
to  the  Lord,  how  he  may  please  God.  But  he  that  is  with  a  wife,  is  solicitous 
for  the  things  of  the  world,  how  he  may  please  his  wife:  and  he  is  divided. 
And  the  unmarried  woman  and  the  virgin  thinketh  on  the  things  of  the  Lord, 
that  she  may  be  holy  both  in  body  and  in  spirit.  But  she  that  is  married 
thinketh  on  the  things  of  the  world,  how  she  may  please  her  husband.  And 
this  I  speak  for  your  profit:  not  to  cast  a  snare  upon  you,  but  for  that  which 
is  decent,  and  which  may  give  you  power  to  attend  upon  the  Lord,  without 
impediment.  *  *  For  he  that  hath  determined,  being  steadfast  in  his  heart, 
having  no  necessity,  but  having  power  of  his  own  will;  and  hath  judged  this 
in  his  heart  to  keep  his  virgin,  doeth  well.  1.  Cor.  7 — 25,  27,  32  to  35  and  37. 
And  I  saw:  and,  behold,  a  Lamb  stood  on  mount  Sion,  and  with  him  a 
hundred  forty-four  thousand  having  his  name  and  the  name  of  his  Father 
written  in  their  foreheads.  And  I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven,  as  the  voice  of 
many  waters,  and  as  the  voice  of  great  thunder:  and  the  voice  which  I  heard, 
was  as  of  harpers,  harping  on  their  harps.  And  they  sung  as  it  were  a  new 
canticle,  before  the  throne,  and  before  the  four  living  creatures,  and  the  an- 
cients: and  no  man  could  say  the  canticle,  but  those  hundred  forty-four 
thousand,  who  were  purchased  from  the  earth.  These  are  they  who  are  not 
defiled  with  women:  for  they  are  virgins.  These  follow  the  Lamb  whither- 
soever he  goeth.  These  were  purchased  from  among  men,  the  first-fruits  to 
God,  and  to  the  Lamb:  and  in  their  mouth  was  found  no  lie:  for  they  are 
without  spot  before  the  throne  of  God.     Apocal.  14—1  to  5i 

Virginity  Preferable  to  Marriage. 

Both  he  that  giveth  his  virgin  in  marriage,  doeth  well:  and  he  that  giv- 
eth  her  not,  doeth  better.  A  woman  is  bound  by  the  law  as  long  as  her  hus- 
band liveth:  but  if  her  husband  die,  she  is  at  liberty:  let  her  marry  to  whom 
she  will;  only  in  the  Lord.  But  more  blessed  shall  she  be,  if  she  so  remain, 
according  to  my  counsel;  and  I  think  that  I  also  have  the  Spirit  of  God. 
1.  Cor.  7—38  to  40. 

VISION. 

(See  Dream,  and  Meditation.) 

VISITATION. 

Visitation  of  the  Sick,  a  Work  of  Mercy. 

(See  also  Sickness.) 

And  he  returned  to  be  healed  in  Jezrahel;  for  he  received  many  wounds 
in  the  aforesaid  battle.  And  Ochozias  the  son  of  Joram  king  of  Juda,  went 
down  to  visit  Joram  the  son  of  Achab  in  Jezrahel  where  he  lay  sick.  2.  Paral. 
22-6. 

When  he  (Jesus)  had  entered  into  Capharnaum,there  came  to  him  a  centu- 
rion, beseeching  him,  and  saying:  Lord,  my  servant  lieth  at  home  sick  of  the 
palsy,  and  is  grievously  tormented.  And  Jesus  said  to  him:  I  will  come  and 
heal  him.     Matth.  8— 5  to  7. 


«40  VISITATION. 

Visitation  of  the  Helpless. 

Religion  pure  and  unspotted  with  God  and  the  Father  is  this:  To  visit  the 
fatherless  and  widows  in  their  tribulation,  and  to  keep  one's  self  undefiled 
from  this  world.     James.  1 — 27. 

Paul  Desired  to  Visit  the  Saints. 

God  is  my  witness,  whom  I  serve  with  my  spirit  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son: 
that,  without  ceasing  I  make  a  commemoration  of  you,  always  in  my  prayers, 
beseeching,  that  by  any  means  I  may  at  length  have  a  prosperous  journey 
by  the  will  of  God  in  coming  to  j'ou.  For  I  long  to  see  you,  that  I  maj^  im- 
part unto  you  some  spiritual  grace  to  strengthen  you.  That  is  to  say,  that  I 
may  be  comforted  together  in  you,  by  that  which  is  common  to  us  both,  your 
faith  and  mine.     Rom.  1 — 9  to  12. 

Now,  having  no  more  place  in  these  countries,  and  having  a  great  desire 
these  many  years  past  to  come  to  you;  when  I  shall  begin  to  take  my  journey 
into  Spain,  I  hope  that,  as  I  pass,  I  shall  see  you,  and  be  brought  on  my  way 
thither  by  you,  if  first,  in  part,  I  shall  have  enjoyed  you.  Ibid.  15 — 23,  24. 
See  verse  32;  also  Galat.  4—20, 

We,  brethren,  being  taken  away  from  you  for  a  short  time,  in  sight,  not  in 
heart,  have  hastened  the  more  abundantly  to  see  your  face  with  great  de- 
sire.   1.  Thess.  2 — 17.    See  verses  8  and  18. 

VISIBILITY. 
Visibility  of  the  Church. 

(See  Church.) 

VOCATION. 
Vocation  of  the  Oentiles. 

(See  Gentile.) 
Every  One  should  Follow  his  Vocation. 

As  a  bird  that  wandereth  from  her  nest,  so  is  a  man  that  leaveth  his 
place.    Prov.  27—8. 

And  Jesus  walking  by  the  sea  of  Galilee,  saw  two  brothers,  Simon  who 
is  called  Peter,  and  Andrew  his  brother,  casting  a  net  into  the  sea  (for  they 
were  fishers).  And  he  saith  to  them:  Come  after  me,  and  I  will  make  you 
become  fishers  of  men.  And  they  immediately  leaving  their  nets,  followed 
him.  And  going  on  from  thence,  he  saw  two  other  brothers,  James  the  son 
of  Zebedee,  and  John  his  brother,  in  a  ship  with  Zebedee  their  father,  mend- 
ing their  nets:  and  he  called  them.  And  they  immediately  leaving  their 
■nets  and  their  father,  followed  him.  Matth.  4 — 18  to  22.  See  9—9,  and  Luke. 
5—27. 

It  came  to  pass,  as  they  walked  in  the  way,  that  a  certain  man  said  to 
him:  I  will  follow  thee  withersoever  thou  goest.    Jesiis  said  to  him:  The  foxes 


vow.  941 

have  holes,  and  the  birds  of  the  air  nests;  but  the  Son  of  man  hath  not  where 
to  lay  his  head.  But  he  said  to  another:  Follow  me.  And  he  said:  Lord,  suf- 
fer me  first  to  go,  and  to  bury  my  father.  And  Jesus  said  to  him:  Let  the 
dead  bury  their  dead:  but  go  thou,  and  preach  the  kingdom  of  God.  And 
another  said:  I  will  follow  thee.  Lord:  but  let  me  first  take  my  leave  of  them 
that  are  at  my  house.  Jesus  said  to  him:  No  man  putting  his  hand  to  the 
plough,  and  looking  back,  is  fit  for  the  kingdom  of  God.  Luke.  9 — 57  to  62. 
See  Matth.  8—19  and  following  verses;  9—9;  Matth.  1—17,  20;  2—14;  Luke. 
5—27,  and  John.  21—19,  22. 

As  the  Lord  hath  distributed  to  every  one,  as  God  hath  called  every  one,  so 
let  him  walk:  and  so  I  teach  in  all  churches.  *  *  Brethren,  let  every  man 
wherein  he  was  called,  therein  abide  with  God.     1.  Cor.  7 — 17  and  24. 

Wherefore,  brethren,  labour  the  more,  that  by  good  works  you  may 
make  sure  your  vocation  and  election:  for  doing  these  things,  you  shall  not 
sin  at  any  time.     2.  Peter.  1 — 10. 

VOLUPTUOUSNESS. 

(See  Concupiscence,  and  Luxury.) 

VOW. 

{See  also  Oath,  and  Swearing  ) 

Examples  of  Vows. 

He  (Jacob)  made  a  vow,  saying:  If  God  shall  be  with  me,  and  shall  keep 
me  in  the  way,  by  which  I  walk,  and  shall  give  me  bread  to  eat,  and  raiment 
to  put  on,  and  I  shall  return  prosperously  to  my  father's  house:  the  Lord  shall 
be  my  God:  and  this  stone,  which  I  have  set  up  for  a  title,  shall  be  called  th^ 
house  of  God:  and  of  all  things  that  thou  shalt  give  to  me,  I  will  offer  tithes 
to  thee.     Gen.  28—20  to  22. 

Israel  binding  himself  by  vow  to  the  Lord,  said:  If  thou  wilt  deliver 
this  people  (the  Chanaanites)  into  my  hand,  I  will  utterly  destroy  their  cities. 
Num.  21—2. 

Therefore  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  came  upon  Jephte:  and  going  round 
Galaad,  and  Manasses,  and  Maspha  of  Galaad,  and  passing  over  from  thence 
to  the  children  of  Ammon,  he  made  a  vow  to  the  Lord,  saying:  If  thou  wilt 
deliver  the  children  of  Ammon  into  my  hands,  whosoever  shall  first  come 
forth  out  of  the  doors  of  my  house,  and  shall  meet  me  when  I  return  in  peace 
from  the  children  of  Ammon,  the  same  will  I  offer  a  holocaust  to  the  Lord. 
*  *  And  when  Jephte  returned  into  Maspha  to  his  house,  his  only  daughter 
met  him  with  timbrels  and  with  dances:  for  he  had  no  other  children.  And 
when  he  saw  her,  he  rent  his  garments,  and  said:  Alas!  my  daughter,  thou 
hast  deceived  me,  and  thou  thyself  art  deceived:  fori  have  opened  my  mouth 
to  the  Lord;  and  I  can  do  no  other  thing.     Judges.  11 — 29  to  31  and  34,  35. 

As  Anna  had  her  heart  full  of  grief,  she  prayed  to  the  Lord,  shedding 
many  tears,  and  she  made  a  vow,  saying:  O  Lord  of  hosts,  if  thou  wilt  look 
down,and  wilt  be  mindful  of  me,  and  not  forget  thy  hand-maid,  and  wilt  give 
to  thy  servant  a  man-child;  I  will  give  him  to  the  Lord  all  the  days  of  his  life; 
and  no  razor  shall  come  upon  his  head.     1.  Kings.  1 — 10,  11. 


942  VOW. 

After  forty  yem-s,  Absalom  said  to  king  David:  Let  me  go,  and  pay  my 
TOWS  which  I  have  vowed  to  the  Lord  in  Hebron,  .  For  thy  servant  made  a 
vow,  when  he  was  in  Gessur  of  Syi'ia,  saying:  If  the  Lord  shall  bring  me 
again  into  Jerusalem,  I  will  offer  sacrifice  to  the  Lord.     2.  Kings.  15 — 7,  8. 

And  he  {Asa)  brought  in  the  things  which  his  father  had  dedicated,  and 
he  had  vowed,  into  the  house  of  the  Lord,  silver  and  gold,  and  vessels, 
3.  Kings.  15— 15.     See  2.  Paral.  15—18. 

The  people  rejoiced,  when  they  promised  their  oflEerings  wiUingly:  be- 
cause they  offered  them  to  the  Lord  with  all  their  heart:  and  David  the  king 
rejoiced  also  with  a  great  joy.     1.  Paral.  29 — 9. 

Then  Solomon  brought  in  all  the  things  that  David  his  father  had  vowed, 
the  silver,  and  the  gold,  and  all  the  vessels  he  put  among  the  treasures  of  the 
house  of  God.     2.  Paral.  5 — 1. 

Moreover  the  children  of  Israel  and  Juda,  that  dwelt  in  the  cities  of  Juda, 
brought  in  the  tithes  of  oxen,  and  sheep,  and  the  tithes  of  holy  things,  which 
they  had  vowed  to  the  Lord  their  God ;  and  carrying  them  all,  made  many 
heaps.     2.  Paral.  31 — 6.     See  verse  12. 

All  the  people,  after  the  victory,  came  to  Jerusalem,  to  adore  the  Lord: 
and  as  soon  as  they  were  purified,  they  all  offered  holocausts,  and  vows,  and 
their  promises.    Judith.  16—22. 

And  the  men  feared  the  Lord  exceedingly,  and  sacrificed  victims  to  the 
Lord,  and  made  vows.    Jonas.  1 — 16. 

So  HeUodorus  after  he  had  offered  a  sacrifice  to  God,  and  made  great 
vows  to  him,  that  had  granted  him  life,  and  given  thanks  to  Onias,  taking 
his  troops  with  him,  returned  to  the  king.     2.  Mach.  3 — 35. 

Then  this  wicked  man  prayed  to  the  Lord,  of  whom  he  was  not  to  obtain 
mercy.  And  the  city,  to  which  he  was  going  in  haste  to  lay  it  even  with  the 
ground,  and  to  make  it  a  common  burying-place,  he  now  desireth  to  make 
free:  and  the  Jews  whom  he  said  he  would  not  account  worthy  to  be  so  much 
as  buried,  but  would  give  them  up  to  be  devoured  by  the  birds  and  wild  beasts, 
and  would  utterly  destroy  them  with  their  children,  he  now  promiseth  to 
make  equal  with  the  Athenians.  The  holy  temple  also,  which  before  he  had 
spoiled,  he  promiseth  to  adorn  with  goodly  gifts,  and  to  multiply  the  holy 
vessels,  and  to  allow  out  of  his  revenues  the  charges  pertaining  to  the  sacri- 
fices. Yea  also,  that  he  would  become  a  Jew  himself,  and  would  go  through 
every  place  of  the  earth,  and  declare  the  power  of  God.     Ibid.  9 — 13  to  17. 

Mary  said  to  the  Angel:  How  shall  this  be  done,  because  I  know  not  man  ? 
Luke.  1—34.  From  these  words  it  would  appear  that  she  had  made  a  vow  of 
virginity. 

Paul  when  he  had  stayed  yet  many  days,  taking  leave  of  the  brethren, 
he  sailed  from  thence  into  Syria,  (and  with  him  Priscilla  and  Aquila,)  having 
shorn  his  head  in  Cenchra:  for  he  had  a  vow.     Acts.  18 — 18.     See  21 — 23. 

And  when  it  was  day,  some  of  the  Jews  assembled  together,  and  bound 
themselves  with  a  curse,  saying:  That  they  would  neither  eat  nor  drink,  till 
they  had  killed  Paul.  And  they  were  more  than  forty  men  that  had  made 
this  conspiracy.  And  they  came  to  the  chief  priests  and  the  ancients,  and 
said :  We  have  bound  ourselves  under  a  curse  that  we  will  eat  nothing  till  we 
kill  Paul.    Ibid.  28—12  to  14. 

Vows  to  be  Kept. 

Tlie  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  saying:  Speak  to  the  children  of  Israel,  and 


vow.  94B 

thou  shalt  say  to  them:  The  man  that  shall  have  made  a  vow,  and  promised 
his  soul  to  God,  shall  give  the  price  according  to  estimation.  Levit.  27 — 1,  2. 
See  whole  Chapter. 

The  Lord  spoke  to  Moses,  saying:  Speak  to  the  children  of  Israel,  and  thou 
shalt  say  to  them:  When  a  man,  or  woman,  shall  make  a  vow  to  be  sancti- 
fied, and  will  consecrate  themselves  to  the  Lord:  they  shall  abstain  from  wine, 
and  from  every  thing  that  may  make  a  man  drunk.  They  shall  not  drink 
vinegar  of  wine,  or  of  any  other  drink,  nor  any  thing  that  is  pressed  out  of 
the  grape:  nor  shall  they  eat  grapes  either  fresh  or  dried  all  the  days  that 
they  are  consecrated  to  the  Lord  by  vow:  they  shall  eat  nothing  that  cometh 
of  the  vineyard,  from  the  raisin  even  to  the  kernel.  Num.  6 — 1  to  4.  See 
whole  Chapter;  also  Chapter  30,  for  conditions  governing  the  validity  or  the 
invalidity  of  vows  made  by  wives  and  daughters. 

When  thou  hast  made  a  vow  to  the  Lord  thy  God,  thou  shalt  not  delay  to 
pay  it:  because  the  Lord  thy  God  will  require  it.  And  if  thou  delay,  it  shaU 
be  imputed  to  thee  for  a  sin.  If  thou  wilt  not  promise,  thou  shalt  be  without 
sin.  But  that  which  is  once  gone  out  of  thy  lips,  thou  shalt  observe,  and  shalt 
do  as  thou  hast  promised  to  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  hast  spoken  with  thy  own 
will  and  with  thy  own  mouth.     Deut.  23 — 21  to  23. 

I  will  pay  my  vows  in  the  sight  of  them  that  fear  him.     Psalm.  21 — 26. 

Offer  to  God  the  sacrifice  of  praise:  and  pay  thy  vows  to  the  most  High. 
Psalm.  49—14. 

So  will  I  sing  a  psalm  to  thy  name  for  ever  and  ever:  that  I  may  pay  my 
vows  from  day  to  day.     Psalm.  60 — 9.     See  Psalm.  65 — 13. 

Vow  ye,  and  pay  to  the  Lord  your  God:  all  you  that  round  about  him 
bring  presents.     Psalm.  75—12.     See  Psalm.  131 — 2. 

If  thou  hast  vowed  any  thing  to  God,  defer  not  to  pay  it:  for  an  imfaith- 
ful  and  foolish  promise  displeaseth  him:  but  whatsoever  thou  hast  vowed,  pay 
it:  and  it  is  much  better  not  to  vow,  than  after  a  vow  not  to  perform  the 
things  promised.     Eccles.  5 — 3,  4. 

In  like  manner  they  (the  gods  of  Babylon)  can  neither  give  riches,  nor 
requite  evil.  If  a  man  make  a  vow  to  them,  and  perform  it  not:  they  cannot 
require  it.     Baruch.  6 — 34. 

I  with  the  voice  of  p»aise  will  sacrifice  to  thee:  I  will  pay  whatsoever  I 
have  vowed  for  my  salvation  to  the  Lord.    Jonas.  2 — 10.     See  Acts.  21 — 23. 

Vow  of  Chastity. 

(See  also  Chastity.) 

And  Mary  said  to  the  Angel:  How  shall  this  be  done,  because  I  know  not 
man?    Luke.  1—34. 

Breach  of  this  Vow  Damnable. 

The  younger  widows  shun:  for  when  they  have  grown  wanton  in  Christ, 
they  will  marry;  having  damnation,  because  they  have  made  void  their  first 
faith.      1.  Tim.  5—11,  12. 

Note. — Their  first  faith.  Their  vow,  by  which  they  had  engaged  them- 
selves to  Christ. 

Impious  Vows  not  to  be  Kept. 

(See  Oath.)  ^ 


944  WAGES. 

Now  to  him  that  worketh,  the  reward  is  not  reckoned  according  to  grace, 
but  according  to  debt.     Rom.  4 — 4. 

Behold  the  hire  of  the  labourers,  who  have  reaped  your  fields  of  which 
you  have  defrauded  them,  crieth  out;  and  the  cry  of  them  hath  entered  into 
the  ears  of  the  Lord  of  Sabaoth.     James.  5 — 4. 

WAKEFULNESS. 

(See  Vigilance.) 

WAR. 

War  is  a  Punishment  of  Sin. 

If  you  will  not  hear  me,  nor  do  all  my  commandments,  if  you  despise  my 
laws,  and  contemn  my  judgments  so  as  not  to  do  those  things  which  are  ap- 
pointed by  me,  and  to  make  void  my  covenant:  *  *  I  will  set  my  face 
against  you;  and  you  shall  fall  down  before  your  enemies,  and  shall  be  made 
subject  to  them  that  hate  you.     Levit.  26 — 14,  15  and  17.  See  whole  Chapter. 

If  thou  wilt  not  hear  the  voice  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  keep,  and  to  do 
all  his  commandments  and  ceremonies,  which  I  command  thee  this  day,  all 
these  curses  shall  come  upon  thee,  and  overtake  thee.  Cursed  shalt  thou  be 
in  the  city,  cursed  in  the  field,  etc.     Deut.  28—15,  16.    See  whole  Chapter. 

And  they  (the  Israelites)  left  the  Lord  the  God  of  their  fathers,  who  had 
brought  them  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt:  and  they  followed  strange  gods,  and 
the  gods  of  the  people  that  dwelt  round  about  them:  and  they  adored  them; 
and  they  provoked  the  Lord  to  anger,  forsaking  him,  and  serving  Baal  and 
Astaroth.  And  the  Lord  being  angry  against  Israel,  delivered  them  into  the 
hands  of  plunderers:  who  took  them  and  sold  them  to  their  enemies,  that 
dwelt  round  about:  neither  could  they  stand  against  their  enemies.  Judges. 
2—12  to  14.    See  Chapters  3  and  4. 

And  the  children  of  Israel  again  did  evil  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord:  and  he 
delivered  them  into  the  hand  of  Madian  seven  years.     Ibid.  6 — 1. 

The  children  of  Israel  adding  new  sins  to  their  old  ones,  did  evil  in 
the  sight  of  the  Lord;  and  served  idols,  Baalim  and  Astaroth, and  the  gods  of 
Syria,  and  of  Sidon,  and  of  Moab,  and  of  the  children  of  Ammon.  and  of  the 
Philistines:  and  they  left  the  Lord,  and  did  not  serve  him.  And  the  Lord  be- 
ing angry  with  them,  deUvered  them  into  the  hands  of  the  Philistines  and  of 
the  children  of  Ammon.  And  they  were  afflicted,  and  grievously  oppressed 
for  eighteen  years,  all  they  that  dwelt  beyond  the  Jordan  in  the  land  of  the 
Amorrhite,  who  is  in  Galaad:  insomuch  that  the  children  of  Ammon  passing 
over  the  Jordan,  wasted  Juda  and  Benjamin  and  Epbraim:  and  Israel  was 
distressed  exceedingly.     Ibid.  10—6  to  9. 

And  the  children  of  Israel  did  evil  again  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord:  and  he 
delivered  them  into  the  hands  of  the  Philistines  forty  years.     Ibid.  13 — 1. 

They  have  cast  away  the  law  of  the  Lord  of  hosts,  and  have  blasphemed 
the  word  of  the  holy  One  of  Israel.  Therefore  is  the  wrath  of  the  Lord  kin- 
dled against  his  people:  and  he  hath  stretched  out  his  hand  upon  them,  and 
struck  them:  and  the  mountains  were  troubled,  and  their  carcasses  became 
as  dung  in  the  midst  of  the  streets.  For  all  this  his  anger  is  not  turned  away: 
but  his  hand  is  stretched  out  still.     Isa.  5—24,  25.     See  Jerem.  5—16. 


WAR.  945 

O  thou  sword  of  the  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  not  be  quiet  ?  Go  into  thy 
scabbard,  rest,  and  be  still.  How  shall  it  be  quiet,  when  the  Lord  hath  given 
it  a  charge  against  Ascalon,and  against  the  countries  thereof  by  the  sea  side, 
and  there  hath  made  an  appointment  for  it?    Jerem.  47 — 6,  7. 

Flee,  save  your  lives:  and  be  as  heath  in  the  wilderness.  For  because 
thou  hast  trusted  in  thy  bulwarks,  and  in  thy  treasures,  thou  also  shalt  be 
taken:  and  Chamos  shall  go  into  captivity,  his  priests,  and  his  princes  togeth- 
er. And  the  spoiler  shall  come  upon  every  city:  and  no  city  shall  escape:  and 
the  valleys  shall  perish,  and  the  plains  shall  be  destroyed;  for  the  Lord  hath 
spoken.     Ibid.  48—6  to  8.     See  verse  42;  also  49—4,  5  and  16. 

How  to  Conduct  Oneself  in  Extremity  of  War. 

Stratagems  are  allowable  in  war.  See  Gen.  Chapter  14;  Josue.  Chapters 
8  and  10,  and  Judges.  Chapter  6. 

And  Moses  said  to  Josue:  Choose  out  men;  and  go  out  and  fight  against 
Amalec:  to-morrow  I  will  stand  on  the  top  of  the  hill,  having  the  rod  of  God 
in  my  hand.  Josue  did  as  Moses  had  spoken;  and  he  fought  against  Amalec: 
but  Moses  and  Aaron  and  Hur  went  up  upon  the  top  of  the  hill.  And  when 
Moses  lifted  up  his  hands,  Israel  overcame:  but  if  he  let  them  down  a  httle, 
Amalec  overcame.  And  Moses's  hands  were  heavy:  so  they  took  a  stone,  and 
put  under  him:  and  he  sat  on  it:  and  Aaron  and  Hur  stayed  up  his  hands  on 
both  sides.  And  it  came  to  pass  that  his  hands  were  not  weary  until  sun-set. 
And  Josue  put  Amalec  and  his  people  to  flight,  by  the  edge  of  the  sword. 
Exod.  17—9  to  13.     See  2.  Paral.  12—6. 

And  Asa  had  in  his  army  of  men  that  bore  shields  and  spears,  of  Juda 
three  hundred  thousand,  and  of  Benjamin  that  bore  shields  and  drew  bows, 
two  hundred  and  eighty  thousand:  all  these  were  most  vahant  men.  And 
Zara  the  Ethiopian  came  out  against  them  with  his  army  of  ten  hundred 
thousand  men,  and  with  three  hundred  chariots:  and  he  came  as  far  as 
Maresa.  And  Asa  went  out  to  meet  him,  and  set  his  army  in  array  for  battle 
in  the  vale  of  Sephata,  which  is  near  Maresa:  and  he  called  ui)on  the  Lord 
God,  and  said:  Lord,  there  is  no  difference  with  thee,  whether  thou  help  with 
few,  or  with  many:  help  us,  O  Lord  our  God:  for  with  confidence  in  thee,  and 
in  thy  name,  we  are  come  against  this  multitude.  O  Lord,  thou  art  our  God; 
let  not  man  prevail  against  thee.  And  the  Lord  terrified  the  Ethiopians  before 
Asa  and  Juda:  and  the  Ethiopians  fled.  And  Asa  and  the  people  that  were 
with  him,  pursued  them  to  Gerara:  and  the  Ethiopians  fell  even  to  utter  de- 
struction; for  the  Lord  slew  them;  and  his  army  fought  against  them;  and 
they  were  destroyed.  And  they  tcTok  abundance  of  spoils.  2.  Paral.  14 — 8 
to  13. 

Josaphat,  who  tvas  joined  by  affinity  to  the  impious  Achab,  went  with  him 
to  Ramoth  Oalaad,  four  hundred  pseudo-prophets  promising  them  victory. 
Micheas  prophesied  defeat,  and  was  cast  into  prison  by  the  king  of  Israel;  but 
Achab  perished  in  battle,  as  the  prophet  had  foretold.     2.  Paral.  Chapter  18. 

And  when  Ezechias  saw  that  Sennacherib  was  come,  and  that  the  whole 
force  of  the  war  was  turning  against  Jerusalem,  he  took  counsel  with  the 
princes,  and  the  most  valiant  men,  to  stop  up  the  heads  of  the  springs,  that 
were  without  the  city:  and  as  they  were  all  of  this  mind,  he  gathered  together 
a  very  great  multitude :  and  they  stopped  up  all  the  springs,  and  the  brook, 
that  ran  through  the  midst  of  the  land,  saying:  Lest  the  kings  of  the  Assy- 


948  WAR. 

rians  should  come,  and  find  abundance  Qt  water.  He  built  up  also  with  great 
diligence  all  the  wall  tliat  had  been  broken  down,  and  built  towers  upon  it, 
and  another  wall  without:  and  he  repaired  Mello  in  the  city  of  David,  and 
made  all  sort  of  arms  and  shields:  and  he  appointed  captains  of  the  soldiers 
of  the  army:  and  he  called  them  all  together  in  the  street  of  the  gate  of  the 
city,  and  spoke  to  their  heart  saying:  Behave  like  men,  and  take  courage:  be 
not  afraid  nor  dismayed  for  the  king  of  the  Assyrians,  nor  for  all  the  multi- 
tude that  is  with  him:  for  there  are  many  more  with  us  than  with  him.  For 
with  him  is  an  arm  of  flesh;  with  us  the  Lord  our  God,  who  is  our  helper,  and 
fighteth  for  us.  And  the  people  were  encouraged  with  these  words  of  Eze- 
chias  king  of  Juda.     Ibid.  33—2  to  8.     See  whole  Chapter. 

When  they  saw  the  army  coming  to  meet  them,  they  said  to  Judas:  How 
shall  we,  being  few,  be  able  to  fight  against  so  great  a  multitude,  and  so 
strong,  and  we  are  ready  to  faint  with  fasting  to-day?  And  Judas  said:  It  is 
an  easy  matter  for  many  to  be  shut  up  in  the  hands  of  a  few:  and  there  is  no 
difference  in  the  sight  of  the  God  of  heaven  to  deliver  with  a  great  multitude, 
or  with  a  small  company.  For  the  success  of  war  is  not  in  the  multitude  of 
the  army;  but  strength  cometh  from  heaven.  They  come  against  us  with  an 
insolent  multitude,  and  with  pride,  to  destroy  us,  and  our  wives,  and  our 
children,  and  to  take  our  spoils.  But  we  will  fight  for  our  lives,  and  our  laws: 
and  the  Lord  himself  will  overthrow  them  before  our  face:  but  as  for  you, 
fear  them  not.  And  as  soon  as  he  had  made  an  end  of  speaking,  he  rushed 
suddenly  upon  them:  and  Seron  and  his  host  were  overthrown  before  him. 
1.  Mach.  3—17  to  23. 

And  Judas  and  his  brethren  saw  that  evils  were  multiplied,  and  that  the 
armies  approached  to  their  borders;  and  they  knew  the  orders  the  king  had 
given  to  destroy  the  people,  and  utterly  abolish  them.  And  they  said  every 
man  to  his  neighbour:  Let  us  raise  up  the  low  condition  of  our  people,  and 
let  us  fight  for  our  people  and  our  sanctuary .  And  the  assembly  was  gather- 
ed, that  they  might  be  ready  for  battle;  and  that  they  might  pray,  and  ask 
mercy  and  compassion.  *  *  And  they  assembled  together,  and  came  to 
Maspha  over-against  Jerusalem:  for  in  Maspha  was  a  place  of  prayer  hereto- 
fore in  Israel.  And  they  fasted  that  day,  and  put  on  hair-cloth,  and  put  ashes 
upon  their  heads,  and  they  rent  their  garments.  *  *  And  Judas  said: 
Gird  yourselves,  and  be  valiant  men,  and  be  ready  against  the  morning,  that 
you  may  fight  with  these  nations  that  are  assembled  against  us  to  destroy 
us  and  our  sanctuary.  For  it  is  better  for  us  to  die  in  battle,  than  to  see  the 
evils  of  our  nation,  and  of  the  holies:  nevertheless,  as  it  shall  be  the  will  of 
Ood  in  heaven,  so  be  it  dope.  Ibid.  3 — 4^  to  44,  48, 47  and  58  to  60.  See  4—7 
to  14. 

Now  when  Judas  found  that  Nicanor  was  coming,  he  imparted  to  the 
Jews  that  were  with  him, that  the  enemy  was  at  hand.  *  *  But  Machabeus 
calling  together  seven  thousand  that  were  with  him,  exhorted  them  not  to  be 
reconciled  to  the  enemies,  nor  to  fear  the  multitude  of  the  enemies  who  came 
wrongfully  against  them,  but  to  fight  manfully:  setting  before  their  eyes  the 
injury  they  had  unjustly  done  the  holy  place,  and  also  the  injury  they  had 
done  to  the  city,  which  had  been  shamefully  abused,  besides  their  destroying 
the  ordinances  of  their  fathers.  For,  said  he,  they  trust  in  their  weapons, 
and  in  their  boldness:  but  we  trust  in  the  Almighty  Lord,  who  at  a  beck  can 
utterly  destroy  both  theoi  that  come  against  us,  and  the  whole  world.  *  * 
And  after  the  holy  Book  had  been  read  to  them  by  Esdras,  and  he  had  given 


WAR.  947 

them  for  a  watchword,  The  help  of  God:  himself  leading  the  first  band,  he 
joined  battle  with  Nicanor:  and  the  Almighty  being  their  helper,  they  slew 
above  nine  thousand  men:  and  having  wounded  and  disabled  the  greater  part 
of  Nicanor's  army, they  obliged  them  to  fly.  2.  Mach.  8 — 13,  16  to  18  and  33, 
24. 

Ood  Fights  the  Battles  of  his  Servants. 
{See  also  Victory.) 

Moses  said  to  the  people:  Fear  not:  stand, and  see  the  great  wonders  of  the 
Lord,  which  he  will  do  this  day:  for  the  Egyptians  whom  you  see  now,  you 
shall  see  no  more  for  ever.  The  Lord  will  fight  for  you,  and  you  shall  hold 
your  peace.  Exod.  14—  15.  See  Chapter  17;  also  Num.  Chapter  14,  and  Josue. 
Chapters  7,  8  and  10. 

Fear  not;  neither  be  ye  afraid  of  them:  the  Lord  God, who  is  your  leader, 
himself  will  fight  for  you,  as  he  did  in  Egypt  in  the  sight  of  all.  And  in  the 
w^ilderness  (as  thou  hast  seen)  the  Lord  thy  God  hath  carried  thee,  as  a  man  is 
wont  to  carry  his  little  son,  all  the  way  that  you  have  come,  until  you  came 
to  this  place,     Deut.  1 — 29  to  31. 

Fear  them  not:  for  the  Lord  your  God  will  fight  for  you.     Ibid.  3 — 23. 

David  said  to  the  Philistine:  Thou  comestto  me  with  a  sword,  and  with  a 
spear,  and  with  a  shield:  but  I  come  to  thee  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
the  God  of  the  armies  of  Israel  which  thou  hast  defied  this  day:  and  the  Lord 
will  deliver  thee  into  my  hand;  and  I  will  slay  thee,  and  take  away  thy  head 
from  thee:  and  I  will  give  the  carcasses  of  the  army  of  the  Philistines  this  day 
to  the  birds  of  the  air,  and  to  the  beasts  of  the  earth;  that  all  the  earth  may 
know  that  there  is  a  God  in  Israel.  And  all  this  assembly  shall  know,  that 
the  Lord  saveth  not  with  sword  and  spear:  for  it  is  his  battle,  and  he  will  de- 
liver you  into  our  hands.     1.  Kings.  17 — 45  to  47. 

Attend  ye,  all  Juda,  and  you  that  dwell  in  Jerusalem,  and  thou  king  Jos- 
aphat:  Thus  saith  the  Lord  to  you:  Fear  ye  not,  and  be  not  dismaj^ed  at  this 
multitude:  for  the  battle  is  not  yours,  but  God's.  To-morrow  you  shall  go 
down  against  them:  for  they  will  come  up  by  the  ascent  named  Sis;  and  you 
shall  find  them  at  th'j  head  of  the  torrent,  which  is  over-against  the  wilder- 
ness of  Jeruel.  It  shall  not  be  you  that  shall  fight;  but  only  stand  with  confi- 
dence, and  you  shall  see  the  help  of  the  Lord  over  you,  O  Juda,  and  Jerusa- 
lem: fear  ye  not,  nor  be  you  dismayed:  to-morrow  you  shall  go  out  against 
them,  and  the  Lord  will  be  with  you.     2.  Paral.   20 — 15  to  17. 

Who  teacheth  my  hands  to  war:  and  thou  hast  made  my  arms  like  a 
brazen  bow.     Psalm.  17 — 35. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  my  God,  who  teacheth  my  hands  to  fight,  and  mj^  fin- 
gers to  war.     Psalm.  143 — 1. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  the  holy  One  of  Israel:  If  you  return,  and  be 
quiet,  you  shall  be  saved:  in  silence  and  in  hope  shall  your  strength  be.  And 
you  would  not:  but  have  said:  No,  but  we  will  flee  to  horses.     Isa.  39 — 15,  16. 

As  for  that  most  wicked  man  Nicanor,  who  had  brought  a  thousand  mer- 
•  chants  to  the  sale  of  the  Jews,  being  through  the  help  of  the  Lord  brought 
down  b}-  them,  of  whom  he  had  made  no  account,  laying  aside  his  garment 
of  glory,  fleeing  through  the  midland  country,  he  came  alone  to  Antioch,  be- 
ing rendered  very  unhappy  by  the  destruction  of  his  army.    And  he  that  had 


948  WAR. 

promised  to  levy  the  tribute  for  the  Romans  by  the  means  of  the  captives  of 
Jerusalem,  now  professed  that  the  Jews  had  God  for  tbeir  protector,  and 
therefore  they  could  not  be  hm-t,  because  they  followed  the  laws  appointed  by 
him.     2.  Mach.  8—34  to  36. 

We  should  War  with  Spiritual  Weapons  also. 

The  night  is  passed,  and  the  day  is  at  hand.  Let  us  therefore  cast  otf  the 
works  of  darkness,  and  put  on  the  armour  of  light.     Rom.  13 — 13. 

Walking  in  the  flesh,  we  do  not  war  according  to  the  flesh:  for  the  weap- 
ons of  our  warfare  are  not  carnal,  but  powerful  through  God  to  the  destruc- 
tion of  fortifications,  subverting  of  counsels,  and  everj'  height  that  exalteth 
itself  against  the  knowledge  of  God,  and  bringing  into  captivity  every  under- 
standing to  the  obedience  of  Christ.     2.  Cor.  10 — 3  to  5. 

Put  you  on  the  armour  of  God,  that  you  may  be  able  to  stand  against  the 
snares  of  the  devil.  For  our  wrestling  is  not  against  flesh  and  blood;  but 
against  principalities  and  powers;  against  the  rulers  of  the  world  of  this  dark- 
ness; against  the  spirits  of  wickedness  in  the  high  places.  Wherefore  take 
unto  you  the  armour  of  God,  that  you  may  be  able  to  resist  in  the  evil  day, 
and  to  stand  in  all  things  perfect.     Ephes.  6 — 11  to  13. 

War  to  be  Conducted  in  a  Spirit  of  Counsel  and  Prudence. 

If  at  any  time  thou  come  to  fi^ht  against  a  city,  thou  shalt  first  offer  it 
peace.  *  *  When  thou  hast  besieged  a  city  a  long  time,  and  hath  com- 
passed it  with  bulwarks  to  take  it, thou  shalt  not  cut  down  the  trees  that  may 
be  eaten  of,  neither  shalt  thou  spoil  the  comitry  round  about  with  axes:  for 
it  is  a  tree,  and  not  a  man,  neither  can  it  increase  the  number  of  them  that 
fight  against  thee.  But  if  there  be  any  trees  that  are  not  fruitful,  but  wild, 
and  fit  for  other  uses,  cut  them  down,  and  make  engines,  until  thou  take  the 
city,  which  fighteth  against  thee.     Deut.  ".JO— 10  and  19,  20. 

Designs  are  strengthened  by  counsels:  and  wars  are  to  be  managed  by 
governments.     Pro  v.  20 — 18. 

A  wise  man  is  strong:  and  a  knowing  man  stout  and  valiant.  Because 
war  is  managed  by  due  ordering:  and  there  shall  be  safety  where  there  are 
many  counsels.     Ibid.  24 — 5,  6. 

This  wisdom  also  I  have  seen  under  the  sun,  and  it  seemed  to  me  to  be 
very  great:  A  Uttle  city,  and  few  men  in  it:  there  came  against  it  a  great 
king,  and  invested  it,  and  built  bulwarks  round  about  it;  and  the  siege  w£is 
perfect.  Now  there  was  found  in  it  a  man  poor  and  wise,and  he  delivered  the 
city  by  his  wisdom:  and  no  man  afterwards  remembered  that  poor  man. 
And  I  said  that  wisdom  is  better  than  strength.  *  *  Better  is  wisdom,  than 
weapons  of  war.     Eccles.  9. — 13  to  16  and  18. 

Do  violence  to  no  man:  neither  calumniate  £Uiy  man:  and  be  content  with 
your  pay.    Luke.  3 — 14. 

Useful  to  Avoid  War. 

When  thou  goest  out  to  war  against  thy  enemies,  thou  shalt  keep  thyself  , 
from  every  evil  tiling.     Deut.  23—9. 

Various  is  the  event  of  war:  and  sometimes  one,  sometimes  another  is  con- 
sumed by  the  sword.    2.  Kings.  11—25. 


,   WATER.  W» 

Strive  not  with  a  powerful  man;  lest  thou  fall  into  his  hands.  Eccli, 
8—1.     See  Matth.  5—35,  and  Luke.  12—58.  ' ' 

What  Causes  Impelled  the  Ancients  to  Wage  War. 

Which  when  Abram  had  heard,  to  wit,  that  his  brother  Lot  was  taken, 
he  numbered  of  the  servants  born  in  his  house,  three  hundred  and  eighteen 
well  appointed:  and  pursued  them  to  Dan.  And  dividing  his  company,  he 
rushed  upon  them  in  the  night:  and  defeated  them,  and  pursued  them -as  far 
as  Hoba,  which  is  on  the  left  hand  of  Damascus.  And  he  brought  back  all 
the  substance,  and  Lot  his  brother  with  his  substance,  the  women  also  and 
the  people.     Gen.  14—14  to  16. 

And  the  Levite  the  husband  of  the  woman  that  was  killed,  being  asked, 
how  so  great  a  wickedness  had  been  committed,  answered:  I  came  into  Ga- 
baa  of  Benjamin  with  my  wife;  and  there  I  lodged:  and  behold,  the  men  of 
that  city  in  the  night  beset  the  house  wherein  I  was,  intending  to  kill  me;  and 
abused  my  wife  with  an  incredible  fury  of  lust,  so  that  at  last  she  died.  And 
I  took  her  and  cut  her  in  pieces,  and  sent  the  parts  into  all  the  borders  of  your 
possession:  because  there  never  was  so  heinous  a  crime,  and  so  great  an  abom- 
ination committed  in  Israel.  You  are  all  here,  O  children  of  Israel:  determine 
what  you  ouglit  to  do.  And  all  the  people  standing,  answered  as  by  the  voice 
of  one  man:  We  will  not  return  to  our  tents,  neither  shall  any  one  of  us  go 
into  his  own  house:  but  this  we  will  do  in  common  against  Gabaa:  we  will 
take  ten  men  of  a  hundred  out  of  all  the  tribes  of  Israel,  and  a  hundred  out 
of  a  thousand,  and  a  thousand  out  of  ten  thousand,  to  bring  victuals  for  the 
army;  that  we  may  fight  against  Gabaa  of  Benjamin,  and  render  to  it  for  its 
wickedness  what  it  deserveth.     Judges.  20 — 3  to  10. 

But  the  inhabitants  of  the  city  of  Gabaon  which  was  besieged,  sent  to 
Josue,  who  then  abode  in  the  camp  at  Galgal,  and  said  to  him:  Withdraw 
not  thy  hands  from  helping  thy  servants:  come  up  quickly  and  save  us,  and 
bring  us  succour:  for  all  the  kings  of  the  Amorrhites,  who  dwell  in  the  moun- 
tains, are  gathered  together  against  us.  And  Josue  went  up  from  Galgal, and 
all  the  army  of  the  warriors  with  him,  most  valiant  men.  Josue.  10 — 6,7.  See 
1.  Kings.  30—1  to  4,  9,  10  and  17,  18. 

WATER. 
Water  Called  Persecution. 

Draw  me  out  of  the  mire,  that  I  may  not  stick  fast:  deliver  me  from 
them  that  hate  me,  and  out  of  the  deep  waters.  Let  not  the  tempest  of  water 
drown  me,  nor  the  deep  swallow  me  up:  and  let  not  the  pit  shut  her  mouth 
upon  me.     Psalm.  68—15,  16.     See  Psalm.  143 — 7. 

The  rain  fell,  and  the  floods  came,  and  the  winds  blew,  and  they  beat 
upon  that  house,  and  it  fell  not:  for  it  was  founded  upon  a  rock.  Matth.  7—25. 

He  is  like  to  a  man  building  a  house,  who  digged  deep,  and  laid  the 
foundation  upon  a  rock.  And  when  a  flood  came,  the  stream  beat  vehe- 
mently upon  that  house,  and  it  could  not  shake  it:  for  it  was  founded  on  a 
rock.    Luke.  6— 4S.     See  Prov.  17—14,  and  Apocal.  12—15,  16. 

Water  Opposes  no  Obstacle  to  Ood's  Elect. 

When  Moses  had  stretched  forth  his  hand  over  the  sea,  the  Lord  took  is 

60 


»50  WAY. 

away  by  a  strong  and  burning  wind  blowing  all  the  night,  and  turned  it  into 
dry  ground:  and  the  water  was  divided.  And  the  children  of  Israel  went  in 
through  the  midst  of  the  sea  dried  up:  for  the  water  was  as  a*  wall  on  their 
right  hand  and  on  their  left.     Exod.  14—21,  22. 

Who  turneth  the  sea  into  dry  land,  in  the  river  they  shall  pass  on  foot: 
there  shall  we  rejoice  in  him.     Psalm.  65 — 6. 

When  thou  shalt  pass  through  the  waters  I  will  be  with  thee:  and  the 
rivers  shall  not  cover  thee.     Isa.  43 — 2. 

Water  Likened  to  the  Knowledge  of  Ood,  and  to  the  Gifts  of  the  Holy  Ohost. 

They  shall  not  hurt,  nor  shall  they  kill  in  all  my  holy  mountain,  for  the 
earth  is  filled  with  the  knowledge  of  the  Lord,  as  the  covering  waters  of  the 
sea.    Isa.  11—9. 

You  shaU  draw  waters  with  joy  out  of  the  saviour's  fountains.  Ibid. 
12—3. 

Then  shall  the  lame  man  leap  as  a  hart,  and  tlie  tongue  of  the  dumb 
shall  be  free:  for  waters  are  broken  out  in  the  desert,  and  streams  in  the 
wilderness.  And  that  which  was  dry  land  shall  become  a  pool,  and  the 
thirsty  land  springs  of  water.     Ibid.  35—6,  7.     See  43—19,  20. 

For  I  will  pour  out  waters  upon  the  thirsty  ground,  and  streams  upon 
the  dry  land:  I  will  pour  out  my  spirit  upon  thy  seed,  and  my  blessing  upon 
thy  stock.     Ibid.  44-3. 

And  every  living  creature  that  creepeth  whithersoever  the  torrent  shall 
come,  shall  live:  and  there  shall  be  fishes  in  abundance  after  thc^e  waters 
Bhall  come  thither:  and  they  shall  be  healed;  and  all  thmgs  shall  live  to  which 
the  torrent  shall  come.     Ezech.  47—9.     See  Zach.  14—8. 

Jesus  answered,  and  said  to  her:  If  thou  didst  know  the  gift  of  God,  and 
who  it  is  that  saith  to  thee,  give  me  to  drink;  thou,  perhaps,  wouMst  have 
asked  of  him,  and  he  would  have  given  thee  living  water.     John.  4—10. 

He  that  believeth  in  me,  as  the  Scripture  saith.  Out  of  his  belly  shall  flow 
rivers  of  Uving  water.     Ibid.  7—38. 

Holy  Water. 

And  he  (the  priest)  shall  take  holy  water  in  an  earthen  vessel;  and  he 
shall  cast  a  little  earth  of  the  pavement  of  the  tabernacle  into  it.  Num. 
5—17. 

For  every  creature  of  God  is  good,  and  nothing  to  be  rejected  that  is  re- 
ceived with  thanksgiving:  for  it  is  sanctified  by  the  word  of  God  and  prayer. 
1.  Tim.  4—4.  5. 

WAY. 

Way  an  Denoting  the  Course,  Thoughts,  Counsels  and  Actions  of  Men. 

The  Angel  said  to  him  (Balaam):  Why  beatest  thou  thy  ass  these 
three  times?  I  am  come  to  witlistand  thee,  because  thy  way  is  perverse,  and 
contrary  to  me.     Num.  22—32.     See  Gen.  6-12. 

But  if  thou  wilt  not  hear  the  voice  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  keep,  and  to 
do  all  his  commandments  and  ceremonies,  which  I  command  thee  this  day, 


WAY.  951 

*  *  the  Lord  strike  thee  with  madness  and  bUndness  and  fury  of  mind,  and 
mayst  thou  grope  at  mid-day  as  the  blind  is  wont  to  grope  in  the  dark,  and 
not  make  straiglit  thy  ways.     Deut.  28—15  and  28,  29. 

Let  not  the  book  of  this  law  depart  from  thy  mouth:  but  thou  shalt  med- 
itate on  it  day  and  night,  that  thou  mayst  observe  and  do  all  things  that  are 
written  in  it:  then  shalt  thou  direct  thy  way,  and  understand  it.  Josue. 
1-8. 

But  after  the  judge  was  dead,  they  (the  Israelites)  returned,  and  did  much 
worse  things  than  their  fathers  had  done,  following  strange  gods,  serving 
them,  and  adoring  them .  They  left  not  their  own  inventions,  and  the  stub- 
born way,  by  which  tiiey  were  accustomed  to  walk.  Judges.  2 — 19.  See 
3.  Kings.  15—26;  4.  Kings.  8—18,  and  2.  Paral.  21—5. 

Blessed  is  the  man  who  hath  not  walked  in  the  counsel  of  the  ungodly, 
nor  stood  in  the  way  of  sinners,  nor  sat  in  the  chair  of  pestilence.  *  *  For 
the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  just:  and  the  way  of  the  wicked  shall  per- 
ish. Psalm.  1—1  and  6.  See  Psalm.  118-1,  3,  5,  9,  14,  15,  26,  27,  29,  30,  32, 
33,  37,  59, 101,  104, 128,  151  and  168. 

He  hath  given  his  Angels  charge  over  thee;  to  keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 
Psalm.  90—11. 

Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way,  and  the  unjust  man  his  thoughts,  and 
let  him  return  to  the  Lord,  and  he  will  have  mercy  on  him,  and  to  our  God, 
for  he  is  bountiful  to  forgive.  For  my  thoughts  are  no.t  your  thoughts:  nor 
your  ways  my  ways,  saith  the  Lord.     Isa.  55 — 7,  8.     See  65—2. 

For  this  cause  have  I  sent  to  you  Timothy,  who  is  my  dearest  son,  and 
faithful  in  the  Lord;  who  will  put  you  in  mind  of  my  ways,  which  are  in 
Christ  Jesus,  as  I  teach  every  where  in  every  church.     1.  Cor.  4 — 17. 

But  be  zealous  for  the  better  gifts.     And  I  yet  show  to  you  a  more  excel- 
lent way.     Ibid.  13—31.     See  Rom.  3—16,  17,  and  Psalm.  13—3. 
A  double-minded  man  is  inconstant  in  all  his  ways.     James.  1 — 8. 
Forsaking  the  right  way  they  have  gone  astray,  having  followed  the  way 
of  Balaam  of  Bosor,  who  loved  the  wages  of  iniquity.     2.  Peter.  2 — 15.     See 
Judf.  verse  11,  and  James.  5 — 20. 

Ways  of  the  Lord,  as  Denoting  his  Imw  and  Precepts. 

And  far  from  me  be  this  sin  against  the  Lord,  that  I  should  cease  to  pray 
for  you,  and  I  will  teach  you  the  good  and  right  way.     1.  Kings.  12 — 23. 

Hear  thou  them  in  heaven;  and  forgive  the  sins  of  thy  servants,  and  of 
thy  people  Israel:  and  show  them  the  good  way  wherein  they  should  walk. 
3.  Kings.  8—36.     See  2.  Paral.  6—27;  1.  Esdras.  8—21,  and  Job.  21—14. 

Embrace  discipline,  lest  at  any  time  the  Lord  be  angry,  and  you  perish 
from  the  just  way.     Psalm.  2—12.     See  Psalm.  24—4,  8,  9,  10  and  12. 

I  have  chosen  the  way  of  truth:  thy  judgments  I  have  not  forgotten. 
*  *  Thou  art  near,  O  Lord:  and  all  thy  ways  are  truth.  Psalm.  118 — 30 
and  151. 

Her  ^Wisdom's)  ways  are  beautiful  ways;  and  all  her  paths  are  peacea- 
ble.    Prov.  3—17.     See  2—20, 

I  will  show  thee  the  way  of  wisdom:  I  will  lead  thee  by  the  paths  of  equi- 
ty: which  when  thou  shalt  have  entered,  thy  steps  shall  not  be  straitened; 
and  when  thou  runnest,  thou  shalt  not  meet  a  stumbling-block.  Ibid.  4 — 11, 
12. 


952  WAY. 

The  commandment  is  a  lamp,  and  the  law  a  light,  and  reproofs  of  in- 
struction are  the  way  of  life.  Ibid.  6—23.  See  8—20;  Matth.  21—32,  and  Acts. 
19—9.  . 

Old  age  is  a  crown  of  dignity,  when  it  is  found  in  the  ways  of  justice. 
Prov.  16—31.     See  verses  2,  5,  9  and  17. 

And  to  this  people  thou  shalt  say:  Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Behold,  I  set  be- 
fore you  the  way  of  life,  and  the  way  of  death.  Jerem.  21 — 8.  See  Rom. 
3—17,  and  2.  Peter.   2—15. 

The  Way  of  Chriat,  Taken  for  the  Doctrine  of  the  Gospel. 

And  I  will  lead  the  blind  into  the  way  which  they  know  not:  and  in  the 
paths  which  they  were  ignorant  of,  I  will  make  them  walk:  I  will  make  dark- 
ness light  before  them,  and  crooked  things  straight.     Isa.  42 — 16. 

And  Saul,  as  yet  breathing  out  threatenings  and  slaughter  against  the  dis- 
ciples of  the  Lord,  went  to  the  high-priest,  and  asked  of  him  letters  to  Damas- 
cus to  the  synagogues;  that  if  he  found  any  men  and  women  of  tliis  way,  he 
might  bring  them  bound  to  Jerusalem.     Acts.  9—1,  2.     See  22 — 4. 

The  Way  of  the  Just. 

O  !  that  my  ways  may  be  directed  to  keep  thy  justifications.  Psalm. 
118—5. 

Her  {Wisdom's)  ways  are  beautiful  ways;  and  all  her  paths  are  peacea- 
ble. Prov.  3— 17. 

Every  proud  man  is  an  abomination  to  the  Lord:  though  hand  should  be 
joined  to  hand,  he  is  not  innocent.  The  beginning  of  a  good  way,  is  to  do 
justice:  and  this  is  more  acceptable  with  God,  than  to  oflEer  sacrifices.**  * 
When  the  ways  of  man  shall  please  the  Lord,  he  will  convert  even  his  ene- 
mies to  peace.  *  *  The  heart  of  man  disposeth  his  way:  but  the  Lord  must 
direct  his  steps.  *  *  The  path  of  the  just  departeth  from  evils:  he  that  keep- 
eth  his  soul  keepeth  his  way.  Ibid.  16—5,  7,  9  and  17.  See  verses  2  and  25; 
also  20—24,  and  21—2,  8. 

Be  steadfast  in  the  way  of  the  Lord,  and  in  the  truth  of  thy  judgment, 
and  in  knowledge:  and  let  the  word  of  peace  and  justice  keep  with  thee. 
Eccli.  5—12. 

The  way  of  the  just  is  right;  the  path  of  the  just  is  right  to  walk  in.  And 
in  the  way  of  thy  judgments,  O  Lord,  we  have  patiently  waited  for  thee.  Isa. 
26—7,  8.     See  30—21,  and  35—8. 

The  voice  of  one  crying  in  the  desert:  Prepare  ye  the  way  of  the  Lord; 
make  straight  in  the  wilderness  the  paths  of  our  God.  Ibid.  40 — 3.  See 
Matth.  8—8;  Mark.  1—3;  Luke.  3—4,  and  John.  1—23. 

Set  thee  up  a  watch-tower,  m£ike  to  thee  bitterness:  direct  thy  heart  into 
the  right  way, wherein  thou  hast  walked:  return,  O  virgin  of  Israel,  return  to 
these  thy  cities.    Jerem.  31 — 21. 

Who  is  wise,  and  he  shall  understand  these  things?  prudent,  and  he  sliall 
know  these  things?  for  the  ways  of  the  Lord  are  right;  and  the  just  shall  walk 
in  them:  but  the  transgressors  shall  fall  in  them.     Osee.  14—10. 

For  the  rest,  therefore,  brethren,  we  pray  and  beseech  you  in  the  Lord 
Jesus,  that  as  you  have  received  from  us,  how  you  ought  to  walk,  and  to 
please  God,  so  also  you  would  walk.that  you  may  abound  the  more.  1.  Thess. 
4—1. 


WAY.  958 

Wherefore,  lift  up  the  hands  which  hang  down,  and  the  feeble  knees. 
And  make  straight  steps  with  your  feet;  that  no  one  halting  may  go  astray, 
butrather  be  healed.    Hebr.  12— 12,  13. 

Way  of  the  Just,  Directed  by  the. Lord. 

Bless  God  at  all  times:  and  desire  of  him  to  direct  thy  ways,  and  that  all 
thy  counsels  may  abide  in  him.     Tob.  4 — 20. 

Perfect  thou  my  goings  in  thy  paths:  that  my  footsteps  be  not  moved. 
Psalm.  16—5. 

Show,  O  Lord,  thy  ways  to  me,  and  teach  me  thy  paths.     Psalm.  24—4. 

Lead  me  into  the  path  of  thy  commandments;  for  this  same  I  have  de- 
sired.    Psalm.  118—35. 

But  the  path  of  the  just,  as  a  shining  light,  goeth  forwards,  and  increas- 
eth  even  to  perfect  day.     Prov.  4 — 18.     See  verse  11. 

Justice  keepeth  the  way  of  the  innocent:  but  wickedness  overthroweth 
the  sinner.     Ibid.  13 — 6. 

The  heart  of  man  disposeth  his  way:  but  the  Lord  must  direct  his  steps. 
Ibid.  16—9. 

The  steps  of  man  are  guided  by  the  Lord;  and  who  is  the  man  that  can 
understand  his  own  way  ?  Ibid.  20 — 24. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  thy  redeemer,  the  holy  One  of  Israel:  I  am  the  Lord 
thy  God,  that  teach  thee  profitable  things,  that  govern  thee  in  the  way  that 
thou  walkest.     Isa.  48 — 17. 

I  know,  O  Lord,  that  the  way  of  a  man  is  not  his:  neither  is  it  in  a  man 
to  walk,  and  to  direct  his  steps.     Jerera.  10 — 23.     See  Micheas.  4 — 2. 

A  Reward  Awaits  those  who  Walk  in  the  Way  of  the  Just. 

Who  is  the  man  that  feareth  the  Lord  ?  He  hath  appointed  him  a  law  in 
the  way  he  hath  chosen.  His  soul  shall  dwell  in  good  things:  and  his  seed 
shall  inherit  the  land.     Psalm.  24 — 12,  13.     See  verses  4,  8,  9  and  10. 

For  the  lawgiver  shall  give  a  blessing;  they  shall  go  from  virtue  to  virtue: 
the  God  of  gods  shall  be  seen  in  Sion.     Psalm.  83 — 8. 

In  the  path  of  justice  is  life:  but  the  by-way  leadeth  to  death.  Prov. 
12-28.     SeeJerem.  6—16. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  the  God  of  Israel:  Make  your  ways  and  your 
doings  good:  and  I  will  dwell  with  you  in  this  place.  Jerem.  7 — 3.  See 
26—13. 

The  Way  of  the  Impious. 

For  they  that  work  iniquity,  have  not  walked  in  his  ways.  Psalm.  118 — 3. 

Be  not  delighted  in  the  paths  of  the  wicked:  neither  let  the  way  of  the 
evil  men  please  thee.  Flee  from  it;  pass  not  by  it:  go  aside,  and  forsake  it. 
*  *  The  way  of  the  wicked  is  darksome:  they  know  not  where  they  fall. 
Prov.  4—14,  15  and  19.     See  verses  26  and  27. 

The  way  of  a  fool  is  right  in  his  own  eyes:  but  he  that  is  wise  hearkeneth 
unto  counsels.     Ibid.  12 — 15.     See  verse  28;  also  21 — 2,  8  and  16. 

Arms  and  swords  are  in  the  way  of  the  perverse:  but  he  that  keepeth  his 
own  soul  departeth  far  from  them.     Ibid.  22—5. 


954  WAY. 

Thou  hast  been  wearied  in  the  multitude  of  thy  ways:  yef  thou  saidst  not:. 
I  will  rest:  thou  hast  found  life  of  thy  hand,  therefore  thou  hast  not  asked. 
Isa,  .57 — 10.     See  verses  14  and  18;  also  59 — 7,  8. 

How  the  Way  of  the  Impious  Ends. 

The  paths  of  their  steps  are  entangled:  they  shall  walk  in  vain,  and  shall 
perish.    Job.  6 — 18. 

There  is  a  way  which  seemeth  just  to  a  man:  but  the  ends  thereof  lead 
to  death.    Prov.  14 — 12.    See  verses  2,  8  and  14. 

He  that  walketh  uprightly, shall  be  saved;  he  that  is  perverse  in  his  ways^ 
shall  fall  at  once.     Ibid.  28—18.     See  verse  10;  also  30—19,  20,  and  31—27. 

The  way  of  sinners  is  made  plain  with  stones:  and  their  end  is  hell,  and 
darkness,  and  pains.     Eccli.  21 — 11.     See  2 — 16. 

How  exceeding  base  art  thou  become,  going  the  same  ways  over  again! 
and  thou  shalt  be  ashamed  of  Egypt,as  thou  wast  ashamed  of  Assyria.  Jerem. 
2—36.     See  verses  18  and  33. 

Thy  ways,  and  thy  devices  have  brought  these  things  upon  thee:  this  is 
thy  wickedness,  because  it  is  bitter,  because  it  hath  touched  thy  heart.  Ibid. 
4 — 18.     See  verse  11. 

Way  of  Salvation  and  Perdition. 

Thou  shalt  not  follow  the- multitude  to  do  evil:  neither  shalt  thou  yield 
in  judgment,  to  the  opinion  of  the  most  part,  to  stray  from  the  truth.  Exod. 
28—2. 

Be  not  delighted  in  the  paths  of  the  wicked:  neither  let  the  way  of  the 
evil  men  please  thee.  Flee  from  it;  pass  not  by  it:  go  aside,  and  forsake  it. 
*  *  But  the  path  of  the  just,  a.s  a  shining  light,  goeth  forwards,aiid  increas- 
eth  even  to  perfect  day.  The  way  of  the  wicked  is  darksome:  they  know  not 
where  they  fall.  *  *  Let  thy  eyes  look  straight  on:  and  let  they  eye-lids 
go  before  thy  steps.  Make  straight  the  path  for  thy  feet;  and  all  thy  ways 
shall  be  established.  Decline  not  to  the  right  hand,  nor  to  the  left:  tvirn  away 
thy  foot  from  evil.  For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  ways  that  ai"e  on  the  right  hand: 
but  those  are  perverse  which  are  on  the  left  hand.  But  he  will  make  thy 
courses  straight:  he  will  bring  forward  thy  ways  in  peace.  Prov.  4 — 14,  15, 
18,  19  and  25  to  27.     See  5-21. 

The  way  of  the  wicked  shall  deceive  them.  *  *  In  the  path  of  jus- 
tice is  life:  but  the  by-way  leadeth  to  death.     Ibid.  12 — 26  and  28. 

The  way  of  the  slothful  is  as  a  hedge  of  thorns:  the  way  of  the  just  is 
without  offence.  *  *  Folly  is  joy  to  the  fool:  and  the  wise  man  maketh 
straight  his  steps.     Ibid.  15 — 19  and  21. 

When  the  ways  of  man  shall  please  the  Lord,  he  will  convert  even  his 
enemies  to  ^ace.     Ibid.  16 — 7. 

Winnow  not  with  every  wind,  and  go  not  into  every  way.     Ekxili.  5 — 11. 

Go  not  in  the  way  of  ruin,  and  thou  shalt  not  stumble  against  the  stones: 
trust  not  thyself  to  a  rugged  way,  lest  thou  set  a  stumbling-block  to  thy  soul. 
Ibid.  32-25.     See  8—18. 

Enter  ye  in  at  the  narrow  gate:  for  wide  is  the  gate,  and  broad  is  the  way 
that  leadeth  to  destruction;  and  many  there  £U"e  who  enter  by  it.  How  nar- 
row is  the  gate,  and  straight  is  the  way,  that  leadeth  to  life;  and  few  there 
are,  who  find  it !    Matth.  7—13,  14. 


WEALTH.  955 

See  therefore,  brethren,  how  you  walk  circumspectly:  not  as  unwise,  but 
as  wise;  redeeming  the  time:  for  the  days  are  evil,     Ephes.  5 — 15,  16. 

And  make  straight  steps  with  your  feet;  that  no  one  halting  may  go 
astray,  but  rather  be  healed.     Hebr.  12 — 13. 

Old  Ways  to  be  Observed. 

Pass  not  beyond  the  ancient  bounds  which  thy  fathers  have  set.  Prov. 
23—28. 

The  wise  man  will  seek  out  the  wisdom  of  all  the  ancients,  and  will  be 
occupied  in  the  prophets.     Eccli.  39 — 1. 

Now  I  beseech  you,  brethren,  to  mark  them  who  cause  dii«sensions  and 
offences  contrary  to  the  doctrine  which  you  have  learned;  and  avoid  them. 
Rom.  16—17.     SeeJerem.  6—16. 

I  wonder  that  you  are  so  soon  removed,,  from  him  who  called  you  to  the 
grace  of  Christ,  to  another  gospel:  which  is  not  another,  only  there  are  some 
that  trouble  you,  and  would  pervert  the  gospel  of  Christ.  But  though  we,  or 
an  Angel  from  heavep,  preach  a  gospel  to  you  beside  that  which  we  have 
preached  to  you,  let  him  be  anathema.     Galat.  1 — 6  to  8. 

O  Timothy,  keep  that  which  is  committed  to  thy  trust,  avoiding  the  pro- 
fane novelties  of  words,  and  oppositions  of  knowledge  falsely  so  called,  which 
some  promising,  have  erred  concerning  the  faith.     1.  Tim.  6 — 20,  21. 

There  shall  be  a  time,  when  they  will  not  bear  sound  doctrine;  but  ac- 
cording to  their  own  desires  they  will  heap  to  themselves  teachers,  having 
itching  ears;  and  will  turn  away  indeed  their  hearing  from  the  truth,  and 
will  be  turned  to  fables.     2.  Tim.  4—3,  4.     See  2.  Peter.  3—17. 

Let  that  which  you  have  heard  from  the  beginning,  abide  in  you:  If  what 
you  have  heard  from  the  beginning  shall  abide  in  you,  you  also  shall  abide  in 
the  Son,  and  in  the  Father.     1.  John.  2 — 24. 

Whosoever  recedeth,  and  continueth  not  in  the  doctrine  of  Christ,  hath 
not  God:  he  that  continueth  in  the  doctrine,  he  hath  both  the  Father  and  the 
Son.     2.  John,  verse  9.     See  Jude.  verse  17. 

WEALTH. 

(See  also  Riches.) 
Wealth  is  from  Ood. 

The  Lord  said  to  Abram,  after  Lot  was  separated  from  him:  Lift  up  thy 
eyes,  and  look  from  the  place,  wherein  thou  now  art,  to  the  north  and  to  the 
south,  to  the  east  and  to  the  west.  All  the  land,  which  thou  seest,  I  will  give 
to  thee,  and  thy  seed  for  ever.  *  *  Arise  and  walk  through  the  land  in  the 
length,  and  in  the  breadth  thereof:  for  I  will  give  it  to  thee.  Gffen.  13 — 14, 
15  and  17.     See  12—7;  15—18;  17—8;  23—7,  and  26—3. 

Satan  answering,  said:  Doth  Job  fear  God  in  vain  ?  Hast  not  thou  made 
a  fence  for  him,  and  his  house,  and  all  his  substance  round  about,  blessed  the 
works  of  his  hands,  and  his  jjossession  hath  increased  on  the  earth  ?  Job. 
1—9,  10. 

.  The  Lord  blessed  the  latter  end  of  Job  more  than  his  beginning.  And  he 
had  fourteen  thousand  sheep,  and  six  thousand  camels,  and  a  thousand  yoke 
of  oxen,  and  a  thousand  she-asses.     Ibid.  42 — 12. 


«56  WELFARE. 

The  rich  and  poor  have  met  one  another:  the  Lord  is  the  maker  of  them 
both.     Prov.  22—2. 

Every  man  to  whom  God  hath  given  riches,  and  substance,  and  hath 
given  him  power  to  eat  thereof,  and  to  enjoy  his  portion,  and  to  rejoice  of  his 
labour;  this  is  the  gift  of  God.     Eccles.  5 — 18. 

Excessive  Wealth  not  to  be  Desired. 

Labour  not  to  be  rich :  but  set  bounds  to  thy  prudence.  Lift  not  up  thy 
eyes  to  riches  which  thou  canst  not  have:  because  they  shall  make  themselves 
wings  like  those  of  an  eagle,  and  shall  fly  towards  heaven.    Prov.  23—4, 5. 

Two  things  I  have  asked  of  thee;  deny  them  not  to  me  before  I  die.  Re- 
move far  from  me  vanity  and  lyiiig  words.  Give  me  neither  beggary,  nor 
riches:  give  me  only  the  necessaries  of  life:  lest  perhaps  being  filled,  I  should 
be  tempted  to  deny,  and  say:  Who  is  the  Lord?  or  being  compelled  by  pov- 
erty. I  should  steal,  and  forswear  the  name  of  my  God.     Ibid.  30 — 7  to  9. 

They  who  would  become  rich,  fall  into  temptation,  and  into  the  snare 
of  the  devil,  and  into  many  unprofitable  and  hurtful  desires,  which  drowTi 
men  in  destruction  and  perdition.  For  covetousness  is  the  root  of  all  evils; 
which  some  desiring,  have  erred  from  the  faith,  and  have  entangled  them- 
selves in  many  sorrows.  I.Tim.  6 — 9,10.  See  Eccles.  5 — 9  to  16;  4— 8,  and 
6—2,  3. 

Wealth  Dishonestly  Acquired,  vrill  not  Last. 

Substance  got  in  haste  shall  be  diminished:  but  that  which  by  little  and 
little  is  gathered  with  the  hand  shall  increase.     Prov.  13 — 11.     See  20 — 21. 

He  that  gathereth  treasures  by  a  lying  tongue,  is  vain  and  foolish,  and 
shall  stumble  upon  the  snares  of  death.  The  robberies  of  the  wicked  shall  be 
their  downfall;  because  they  would  not  do  judgment.     Ibid.  21 — 6,  7. 

He  that  oppresseth  the  poor  to  increase  his  own  riches,  shall  himself  give 
to  one  that  is  richer,  and  shall  be  in  need.     Ibid.  22 — 16.     See  28—20  and  22. 

A  covetous  man  shall  not  be  satisfied  with  money:  and  he  that  loveth 
riches  shall  reap  no  fruit  from  them:  so  this  also  is  vanity.    Eccles.  5 — 9. 

Wealth  Sometimes  brings  Ruin  to  its  Possessor. 

The  riches  which  he  hath  swallowed,  he  shall  vomit  up:  and  God  shall 
draw  them  out  of  his  belly.    Job.  20—15.    See  verses  19  to  22. 

There  is  also  another  grievous  evil  which  I  have  seen  under  the  sun: 
riches  kept  to  the  hurt  of  the  owner.    Eccles.  5—12.    See  Chapter  6. 

WELFARE. 

How  Spiritual  Welfare  is  Acquired. 

O  Lord  my  God,  I  have  cried  to  thee,  and  thou  hast  healed  me.  Psalm. 
29—3.     See  verse  4;  also  Psalm.  40—5. 

Tfie  Lord  healeth  the  broken  of  heart,  and  bindeth  up  their  bruises.  Psalm. 
146-  3. 


WICKED.  957 

Health  of  the  soul  in  holiness  of  justice,  is  better  than  all  gold  and  silver. 
Eccli.  30—15.     See  Isa.  85—9,  and  45—17  and  20  to  22. 

Heal  me,  O  Lord,  and  I  shall  be  healed:  save  me,  and  I  shall  be  saved: 
for  thou  art  my  praise.    Jerem.  17 — 14.     See  Osee.  1 — 7. 

Whosoever  will  save  his  life,  shall  lose  it:  and  he  that  shall  lose  his  life 
for  my  sake,  shall  find  it.  Matth.  16—25.  See  Mark.  8—35;  Luke.  9—24, 
and  17—33. 

Corporal  Welfare. 

A  sound  body  is  better  than  immense  revenues.  There  is  no  riches  above 
the  riches  of  the  health  of  the  body:  and  there  is  no  pleasure  above  the  joj- 
of  the  heart.  Better  is  death  than  a  bitter  life;  and  everlasting  rest,  than 
continual  sickness.  Eccli.  30—16,  17.  See  verses  22  to  27;  also  Deut.  28—58 
to  62. 

Sound  and  wholesome  sleep  with  a  moderate  man :  he  shall  sleep  till  morn- 
ing; and  his  soul  shall  be  delighted  with  him.  *  *  In  all  thy  works  be 
quick;  and  no  infirmity  shall  come  to  thee.  *  *  Sober  drinking  is  health 
to  soul  and  body.     Eccli.  31—24,  27  and  37.     See  John.  5—14. 

WICKED. 

(See  also  Impious.) 

The  Great  Number  of  the  Wicked. 

At  the  tim,e  of  the  deluge  only  eight  persons  ivere  found  tcorthy  to  be  saved. 
For  all  flesh  had  corrupted  its  way  upon  the  earth.     See  Gen.  Chapter  6. 

Ten  just  men  could  not  be  found  in  the  five  cities  of  the  Sodomites.  Ibid. 
18—32. 

The  sons  of  Ismael  were  more  numerous  than  those  of  Isaac.  Ibid.  Chap- 
ter 25. 

Among  all  the  brethren  of  Joseph,  only  two,  Ruben  and  Juda,  tried  to 
save  him.     Ibid.  37—22  and  26. 

As  I  live,  saith  the  Lord:  According  as  you  have  spoken  in  mj^  hearing, 
so  will  I  do  to  you.  In  the  wilderness  shall  your  carcasses  lie.  All  you  that 
were  numbered  from  twenty  years  old  and  upward,  and  have  Tnurmured 
against  me,  shall  not  enter  into  the  land,  etc.  Num.  14 — 28,  29.  The  large 
number  included  in  this  punishment  will  appear  when  it  is  considered  that  six 
hundred  thousand  footmen  folloived  Moses  out  of  Egypt.     Ibid.   11— 21. 

There  came  a  messenger  to  David,  saying:  All  .Israel  with  their  whole 
heart  followeth  Absalom.  2.  Kings.  15—13,  See  Num.  Chapter  13.  and  14—6 
to  10. 

It  came  to  pass  when  all  Israel  heard  that  Jeroboam  was  come  again,that 
they  gathered  an  assembly,  and  sent -and  called  him,  and  made  him  king  over 
all  Israel:  and  there  was  none  that  followed  the  house  of  David  but  the  tribe 
of  Juda  only.     3.  Kings.  13—20.     See  20—10. 

And  he  {Holofernes)  went  forth,  he  and  all  the  army,  with  the  chariots, 
and  horsemen,  and  archers,  who  covered  the  face  of  the  earth,  like  locusts. 
Judith.  2—11.     See  Jerem.  44—24  to  28,  and  1.  Mach.  9—3  to  6. 


958  WIDOW.         ' 

Then  they  {the  multitude)  all  cried  again,  saying:  Not  this  man,  but  Bar- 
abbas.  And  Barabbas  was  a  robber.  John.  18 — 40.  It  unll  be  remembered 
that  this  was  in  the  paschal  season.  An  immense  multitude  had  assembled 
within  the  walls  of  Jerusalem;  and  yet  not  one  among  them  all  raised  his  voice 
in  opposition  to  Pilate's  unjust  sentence. 

The  Jews  in  Rome  said  to  Paul:  We  desire  to  hear  from  thee  what  thou 
thinkest:  for  as  concerning  this  sect  {the  Christians),  we  know  that  it  is  every 
where  contradicted.    Acts.  28 — 22. 

The  Wicked  Oppress  the  Good. 

{See  Oppression.) 

Association  with  the  Wicked  to  be  Avoided, 

{See  also  Society.) 

Blessed  is  the  man  who  hath  not  walked  in  the  counsel  of  the  ungod 
nor  stood  in  the  way  of  sinners,  nor  sat  in  the  chair  of  pestilence.    Psalm. 
1— I. 

I  have  not  sat  with  the  council  of  vanity:  neither  will  I  go  in  with  the 
doers  of  unjust  things.  I  have  hated  the  assembly  of  the  malignant;  and 
with  the  wicked  I  will  not  sit.  Psalm.  25—4,  5.  See  Prov.  14— 7,and  24 — 21,  22. 

He  that  is  partaker  with  a  thief,  hateth  his  own  soul.     Ibid.  29 — 24. 

If  any  man  come  to  you,  and  bring  not  this  doctrine,  receive  him  not  in- 
to the  house,  nor  say  to  him,  God  save  you.  For  he  that  saith  to  him:  God, 
save  you,  communicateth  with  his  wicked  works.     2.  John,  verses  10,  11. 

Note. — Nor  say  to  him,  God  save  you.  The  admonition  is  in  general,  to 
forewarn  the  faithful  of  the  dangers  which  may  arise  from  a  familiarity  with 
those  who  have  prevaricated  and  gone  from  the  true  faith,  and  with  such  as 
teach  false  doctrine.  But  this  is  not  forbidding  a  charity  for  all  men,  by 
which  we  ought  to  wish  and  pray  for  the  eternal  salvation  of  every  one,  even 
of  our  enemies. 

WIDOW. 

Widows  to  be  Protected. 

You  shall  not  hurt  a  widow  or  an  orphan.  If  you  hurt  them,  they  will 
cry  out  to  me,  and  I  will  hear  their  cry.     Exod.  22 — 22,  23. 

Thou  shalt  not  pervert  the  judgment  of  the  stranger  nor  of  the  father- 
less: neither  shalt  thou  take  away  the  widow's  raiment  for  a  pledge.  Deut. 
24—17.     See  verses  19  to  21;  16-11,  14;  26—12,  13,  and  27—19. 

They  have  driven  away  the  ass  of  the  fatherless,  and  have  taken  away 
the  widow's  ox  for  a  pledge.    Job.  24 — 3.     See  31—16;  and  Psalm.  131—15. 

In  judging  be  merciful  to  the  fatherless  as  a  father,  and  as  a  husband  to 
their  mother.     EccU.  4 — 10.     See  verse  11. 

Learn  to  do  well:  seek  judgment,  reUeve  the  oppressed,  judge  for  the 
fatherless,  defend  the  widow.  Isa.  1 — 17.  See  verses  28  and  24;  also  Jerem. 
5—28,  and  22—3. 

Oppress  not  the  widow,  and  the  fatherless,  and  the  stranger,  and  the 
poor.    Zach.  7 — 10.    See  Malach.  3—5. 


WIFE.  95& 

Wo  to  you,  Scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypocrites;  because  you  devour  the 
houses  of  widows.     Matth.  23—14.     See  Mark.  12—40,  and  Luke.  20—47. 

If  any  of  the  faithful  have  widows,  let  him  relieve  them,  and  let  not  the 
church  be  burdened;  that  there  may  be  sufficient  for  them  who  are  widows 
indeed.     1.  Tim.  5 — 16,    See  preceding  verses. 

ReUgion  pure  and  unspotted  with  God  and  the  Father  is  this:  To  visit 
the  fatherless  and  widows  in  their  tribulation,  and  to  keep  one's  self  unde- 
filed  from  this  world.     James.  1 — 27. 

Pious  Widows. 

She  {Judith)  made  herself  a  private  chamber  in  the  upper  part  of  her 
house,  in  which  she  abode,  shut  up  with  her  maids.  And  she  wore  hair-cloth 
upon  her  loins,  and  fasted  all  the  days  of  her  life,  except  the  sabbaths,  and 
new-moons,  and  the  feasts  of  the  house  of  Israel.     Judith.  8 — 5,  6. 

And  she  {Anna)  was  a  widow  until  fourscore  and  four  years;  who  de- 
parted not  from  the  temple,  by  fastings  and  prayers  serving  night  and  day. 
Luke.  2-37.     See  1.  Tim.  5—3  to  7  and  9,  10. 

Young  Widows  to  he  Avoided. 

The  younger  widows  shun:  for  when  they  have  grown  wanton  in  Christ, 
they  will  marry;  having  damnation,  because  they  have  made  void  their  first 
faith.  And  withal,  being  idle,  they  learn  to  go  about  from  house  to  house; 
not  only  idle,  but  tattlers  also,  and  inquisitive,  speaking  things  which  they 
ought  not.     1.  Tim.  5—11  to  13. 

Young  Widows  Advised  to  Marry. 

I  will,  therefore,  that  the  younger  {widows)  should  marry,  bear  children, 
be  mistresses  of  families,  give  no  occasion  to  the  adversary  to  speak  evil. 
For  some  are  already  turned  aside  after  Satan.     1.  Tim.  5 — 14,  15.     See  1.  Cor. 

7-8. 

WIFE. 

{See  also  Husband.) 

Duty  of  Wives. 

Sara  obeyed  Abraham,  and  called  Mm  Lord.  Gen.  18 — 12.  See  1.  Peter. 
3—6. 

If  she  have  a  husband,  and  shall  vow  any  thing,  and  the  word  once  going 
out  of  her  mouth  shall  bind  her  soul  by  an  oath:  the  day  that  her  husband 
shall  hear  it,  and  not  gainsay  it,  she  shall  be  bound  to  the  vow,  and  shall  give 
whatsoever  she  promised.  But  if  as  soon  as  he  heareth  he  gainsay  it,  and 
make  her  promises  and  the  words  wherewith  she  had  bound  her  soul  of  no 
effect;  the  Lord  will  forgive  her.  Num.  30—7  to  9.  See  verses  11  to  14;  also 
.  Deut.  22—5.  '  • 

The  parents  taking  their  daughter,  kissed  her,  and  let  her  go:  admonish- 
ing her  to  honour  father  and  mother-in-law,  to  love  her  husband,  to  take  care 


960  WILL. 

of  the  f  amil  J- ,  to  govern  the  house,  and  to  behave  herself  irreprehensibly.  Tob. 
10—12,13.  See  Esther.  1—10  and  following  verses;  1.  Cor.  Chapter  7;  11— 5 
and  following  verses,  and  14 — 34,  35.' 

A  diligent  woman  is  a  crown  to  her  husband :  and  she  that  doeth  things 
worthy  of  confusion,  is  as  rottenness  in  his  bones.  Prov.  12 — 4.  See  11 — 16, 
and  Chapter  31. 

Let  women  be  subject  to  their  husbands,  as  to  the  Lord:  for  the  husband 
is  the  head  of  the  wife;  as  Christ  is  the  head  of  the  chvirch.  He  is  the  Saviour 
of  his  body.     Ephes.  5—22,  23.     See  verse  33;  also  Coloss.  3—18. 

The  women,  in  like  manner,  chaste,  not  detracting,  sober,  faithful  in  all 
things.  1.  Tim.  3—11.  See  2—9  and  following  verses;  also  Titus.  2 — 3  to  5, 
ajid  1.  Peter.  3—1  to  7. 

WILL. 

Our  Will  should  Conform  to  OocPs  Will. 

{See  also  Abnegation,  and  Resignation.) 

Samuel  told  him  all  the  words,  and  did  not  hide  them  from  him.  And  he 
(Hell)  answered :  It  is  the  Lord :  let  him  do  what  is  good  in  his  sight.  1 .  Kings. 
3— 18.     See  2.  Kmgs.  10—11,  12,  and  15—25,  26, 

Nevertheless,  as  it  shall  be  the  will  of  God  in  heaven,  so  be  it  done. 
1.  Mach.  3-60.     See  Matth.  6—10. 

0  my  Father,  if  it  is  possible,  let  this  chalice  pass  from  me.  Neverthe- 
less, not  as  I  will,  but  as  thou  wilt.  Matth.  26 — 39.  See  Mark.  14 — 36;  Luke.- 
22— 42,  and  Acts.  21—14. 

This  we  will  do,  if  Qod  will  permit.  Hebr.  6—3.  See  1.  Cor,  4—19,  and 
James.  4—15. 

Qod  Takes  the  Will  for  the  Deed. 

(See  also  Heart.) 

Why  therefore  hast  thou  despised  the  word  of  the  Lord,  to  do  evil  in  my 
sight?  Thou  hast  killed  Urias  the  Hethite  with  the  sword,  and  hast  taken  his 
wife  to  be  thy  wife,  and  hast  slain  him  with  the  sword  of  the  children  of 

Ammon.     2.  Kings.  12—9.    See  Gen.  20—3  and  6. 

« 

The  Will  of  God. 

He  that  doeth  the  will  of  my  Father,  who  is  in  heaven,  he  shall  enter  into 
the  kingdom  of  heaven.    Matth.  7 — 21.    See  Luke.  6—46. 

Whosoever  shall  do  the  will  of  my  Father  who  is  in  heaven,  he  is  my 
brother,  and  sister,  and  mother.     Matth.  12 — 50.     See  Mark.  3 — 35. 

1  came  down  from  heaven,  not  to  do  my  own  will,  but  the  will  of  him 
that  sent  me.  John.  6 — 88.  See  verses  39  smd  40;  also  Ephes.  5—17,  and 
Coloss.  1—9. 

This  is  the  will  of  Gtod,  your  sanctification.  1.  Thess.  4 — 8.  See  Rom. 
12—12,  and  1.  Tim.  2—4. 

He  that  doeth  the  will  of  God,  abideth  forever.    1.  John.  2—17. 


WILL.  961 

It  is  not  God's  Will  that  Any  One  should  Perish. 

Is  it  my  will  that  a  sinner  should  die,  saith  the  Lord  God,  and  not  that 
he  should  be  converted  from  his  ways,  and  live  ?  Ezech.  18—33.  See  verse 
32. 

This  is  the  will  of  him  that  sent  me,  the  Father:  that  all  that  he  hath 
given  me,  I  lose  not  thereof,  but  raise  it  up  again  at  the  last  day.  John. 
6—39. 

God  our  Saviour  will  have  aU  men  to  be  saved,  and  to  come  to  the  knowl- 
edge of  the  truth.     1.  Tim.  3—3,  4.     See  3.  Peter.  3—9. 

Last  Will  and  Testament. 

Abraham  gave  all  his  possessions  to  Isaac:  and  to  the  children  of  the 
concubines  he  gave  gifts.     Gen.  35 — 5,  6. 

When  he  (Jacob)  had  ended  the  commandments  wherewith  he  instructed 
his  sons,  he  drew  up  his  feet  upon  the  bed,  and  died.  Ibid.  49—33.  See  Tob. 
Chapter  4;  also  3.  Kings.  2—1  to  10. 

Give  not  to  son  or  wife,  brother  or  friend,  power  over  thee  while  thou 
livest;  and  give  not  thy  estate  to  another:  lest  thou  repent,  and  thou  entreat 
for  the  same.  *  *  For  it  is  better  that  thy  children  should  ask  of  thee,than 
that  thou  look  toward  the  hands  of  thy  children.  *  *  In  the  time  when 
thou  shalt  end  the  days  of  thy  life,  and  in  the  time  of  thy  decease,  distribute 
thy  inheritance.     Eccli.  33—20,  23  and  34. 

Wills  to  be  Executed. 

A  man's  testament,  if  it  be  confirmed,  no  man  despiseth,  nor  addeth  to 
it.     Galat.  3—15. 

A  testament  is  of  force,  after  men  are  dead;  otherwise  it  is  not  yet  of 
force,  whilst  the  testator  hveth.     Hebr.  9 — 17.     See  verse  16. 

WIND. 
The  Winds  are  in  the  Hand  of  God, 

And  Moses  stretched  forth  his  rod  upon  the  land  of  Egypt:  and  the  Lord 
brought  a  burning  wind  all  that  day  and  night.  Exod.  10—13.  See  verse 
19;  also  Gen.  8—1. 

When  Moses  had  stretched  forth  his  hand  over  the  sea,  the  Lord  took  it 
away  by  a  strong  and  burning  wind.  Ibid.  14 — 31.  See  13 — 10;  and  Num. 
11—31. 

He  removed  the  south- wind  from  heaven;  and  by  his  power  brought  in 
the  south-west  wind.  Psalm.  77 — 36.  See  Psalm.  134 — 7;  Jerem.  10 — 13,  and 
51—16. 

Who  makest  the  clouds  thy  chariot:  who  walkest  upon  the  wings  of  the 
wmds.     Psalm.  103—3.     See  Psalm.  17—11,  43,  and  3.  Kings.  33—11. 

Behold,  he  that  formeth  the  mountains,  and  createth  the  wind, — the  Lord 
the  God  of  hosts  is  his  name.  Amos.  4 — 13.  See  verse  9;  also  Aggeus. 
2—18. 

The  Lord  sent  a  great  wind  into  the  sea:  and  a  great  tempest  was  raised. 
Jonas.  1 — 4     See  4 — 8. 


962  WISDOM. 

Then  rising  up,  he  (Jesus)  commanded  the  winds  and  the  sea,  and  there 
came  a  great  calm,  Matth.  8 — 26.  See  verse  27;  also  Mark.  4 — 39,  40,  and 
Luke.  8—23  to  25. 

WINE. 

(See  also  Abstinence,  and  Sobriety.) 
The  Abuse  of  Wine  Injurious. 

Wine  is  a  luxurious  thing,  and  drunkenness  riotous:  whosoever  is  de- 
lighted therewith  shall  not  be  wise.     Prov.  20 — 1. 

Who  hath  wo  ?  whose  father  hath  wo  ?  who  hath  contentions  ?  who  falls 
into  pits  ?  who  hath  wounds  without  cause  ?  who  hath  redness  of  eyes  ?  Sure- 
ly they  that  pass  their  time  in  wine,  and  study  to  drink  off  their  cups.  Look 
not  upon  the  wine  when  it  is  yellow,  when  the  colour  thereof  shineth  in  the 
glass:  itgoeth  in  pleasantly:  but  in  the  end,  it  will  bite  like  a  snake,  and  will 
spread  abroad  poison  Uke  a  basiUsk.  Ibid.  23 — 29  to  32.  See  verses  20,21  and 
33  to  35. 

Give  not  to  kings,  O  Lamuel,  give  not  wine  to  kings:  because  there  is  no 
secret  where  drunkenness  reigneth.  Ibid.  31 — 4.  See  verses  5  and  6;  also 
EccU.  9—15;  40—20   and  Isa.  5—11,  12. 

Be  not  drunk  with  wine,  wherein  is  luxury.  Ephes.  5 — 18.  See  1.  Tim. 
3—2,  3,  8;  Titus.  1—7,  and  2—3. 

Wine  to  be  Used  Moderately. 

Do  not  still  drink  water;  but  use  a  Uttle  wine  for  thy  stomach's  sake, and 
thy  frequent  infirmitiep.     1.  Tim.  5 — 23. 

Wine  Taken  Figuratively  for  Human  Acts. 

Their  wine  is  the  gall  of  dragons,  and  the  venom  of  asps,  which  is  incur- 
able.    Deut.  32—33.     See  Psalm.  59—5. 

They  eat  the  bread  of  wickedness,  and  druik  the  wine  of  iniquity.  Prov. 
4—17.     See  Isa.  1—22. 

WISDOM. 

True  Wisdom. 

Behold  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  that  is  wisdom;  and  to  depart  from  evil  is 
understanding.    Job.  28—28.     See  Psalm,  106—48. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom.  Psalm.  110—10.  See 
Prov.  1—7;  9—10;  EccU.  1—16,  and  19—18. 

He  that  keepeth  the  law,  is  a  wise  son.  Prov.  28—7.  See  Eccli.  3 — 31,  32. 

The  wisdom  which  is  from  above,  first  indeed  is  chaste,  then  peaceable, 
modest,  easy  to  be  jjersuaded, consenting  to  the  good,  full  of  mercy,and  good 
fruits,  without  judging,  without  dissimulation.  James.  3 — 17.  See  verses  18 
and  15. 


WISDOM.  963 

Source,  Praise  and  Utility  of  Wisdom. 

This  is  your  wisdom, and  understanding  in  the  sight  of  nations,that  hear- 
ing all  these  precepts,they  may  say:  Behold, a  wise  and  understanding  people, 
a  great  nation.     Deut.  4—6.     See  29 — 9. 

Where  is  wisdom  to  be  found,  and  where  is  the  place  of  understanding  ? 
Man  knoweth  not  the  price  thereof,  neither  is  it  found  in  the  land  of  them 
that  live  in  delights.  The  depth  saith:  It  is  not  in  me:  and  the  sea  saith:  It 
is  not  with  me  *  *  Whence  then  cometh  wisdom  V  and  where  is  the  place 
of  und^H•standing ?  *  *  Destruction  and  death  have  said:  With  our  ears 
we  have  heard  the  fame  thereof.  God  understandeth  the  way  of  it;  and  he 
knoweth  the  place  thereof.  *  *  And  he  said  to  man:  Behold  the  fear  of 
the  Lord,  that  is  wisdom;  and  to  depart  from  evil  is  understanding.  Job. 
2S— 13  to  14,  20,  22,  23  and  28.     See  32—6  to  9. 

Wisdom  with  riches  is  more  profitable,  and  bringeth  more  advantage  to 
them  that  see  the  sun.  For  as  wisdom  is  a  defence,  so  money  is  a  defence: 
but  learning  and  wisdom  excel  in  this,  that  they  give  life  to  him  that  posses- 
seth  them.     Eccles    7—12.13.     See  verses  20  and  24  to  26;  also  8 — 1. 

This  wisdom  also  I  have  seen  under  the  sun,  and  it  seemed  to  me  to  be 
very  great:  a  little  city, and  few  men  in  it:  there  came  against  it  a  great  king, 
and  invested  it,  and  built  bulwarks  round  about  it;  and  the  siege  was  perfect. 
Now  there  was  found  in  it  a  man  poor  and  wise,  and  he  delivered  the  city  by 
his  wisdom:  and  no  man  afterwards  remembered  that  poor  man.  And  I  said 
that  wisdom  is  better  than  strength:  how  then  is  the  wisdom  of  the  poor 
man  slighted,  and  his  words  not  heard  ?  The  words  of  the  wise  are  heard  in 
silence,  more  than  the  cry  of  a  prince  among  fools.  Better  is  wisdom,  than 
weapons  of  war.     Ibid.  9 — 13  to  18. 

Wisdom  is  glorious,  and  never  fadeth  away,  and  is  easily  seen  by  them 
that  love  her,  and  is  found  by  them  that  seek  her,  etc.  *  *  To  think  there- 
fore upon  her,  is  perfect  understanding:  and  he  that  vvatcheth  for  her,  shall 
quickly  be  secure.  Wisdom.  6 — 13  and  16.  See  remainder  of  Chapter;  also 
1—6,  and  Chapters  7  to  10. 

All  wisdom  is  from  the  Lord  God,  and  hath  been  always  with  him,  and 
is  before  all  time.  *  *  Wisdom  hath  been  created  before  all  things,  and 
the  understanding  of  prudence  from  everlasting.  The  word  of  God  on  high 
is  the  fountain  of  wisdom ;  and  her  ways  are  everlasting  commandments. 
*  *  The  love  of  God  is  honourable  wisdom.  And  they  to  whom  she  shall 
show  herself,  love  her  by  the  sight,  and  by  the  knowledge  of  her  great  works. 
The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom,  and  was  created  with  the 
faithful  in  the  womb:  it  walketh  with  chosen  women,  and  is  known  with  the 
just  and  faithful.  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  religiousness  of  knowledge. 
Religiousness  shall  keep  and  justify  the  heart:  it  shall  give  joy  and  gladness. 
Eccli.  1 — 1,  4,  5  and  14  to  18.     See  whole  Chapter;  also  Chapter  24. 

Wisdom  inspireth  life  into  her  children,  and  protecteth  them  that 
seek  after  her,  and  will  go  before  them  in  the  way  of  justice.  And  he  that 
loveth  her,  loveth  life,  and  they  that  watch  for  her,  shall  embrace  her  sweet- 
ness. They  that  hold  her  fast,  shall  inherit  life:  and  whithersoever  she  en- 
tereth,  God  will  give  a  blessing.  They  that  serve  her,  shall  be  servants  to 
the  holy  one:  and  God  loveth  them  that  love  her.  He  that  hearkeneth  to  her, 
shall  judge  nations:  and  he  that  looketh  upon  her,  shall  remain  secure.  Ibid. 
4—12  to  16.     See  verses  28  and  29;  also  11—1,  15. 


964  WISDOM. 

He  that  keepeth  justice  shall  get  the  understanding  thereof.  The  perfec- 
tion of  the  fear  of  God  is  wisdom  and  understanding.  Ibid.  21—13,13.  See 
verses  15  and  16. 

He  (the  wise  man)  shall  show  forth  the  discipline  he  hath  learned,  and 
shall  glory  in  the  law  of  the  covenant  of  the  Lord.  Many  shall  praise  his  wis- 
dom; and  it  shall  never  be  forgotten.  The  memory  of  him  shall  not  depart 
away:  and  his  name  shall  be  in  request  from  geiieration  to  generation.  Na- 
tions  shall  declare  his  wisdom;  and  the  church  shall  show  forth  his  praise. 
Ibid.  39 — 11  to  14.     See  verse  1;  also  Jerem.  8—9. 

I  will  give  you  a  mouth  and  wisdom,  which  all  your  adversaries  shall  not 
be  able  to  resist  and  gainsay.     Luke.  21 — 15. 

O  the  depth  of  the  riches,  of  the  wisdom  and  of  the  knowledge  of  God! 
How  incomprehensible  are  his  judgments,  and  how  unsearchable  his  ways! 
Rom.  11—33, 

In  whom  are  hidden  all  the  treasures  of  wisdom  and  knowledge.  Coloss. 
3—3. 

But  if  any  of  you  want  wisdom,  let  him  ask  of  God,  who  giveth  to  all 
abundantly,  and  upbraideth  not:  and  it  shall  be  given  him.  James.  1 — 5. 
See  3 — 13  and  following  verses. 

True  Wisdom  Obtained  from  Ood. 

He  hath  loved  the  people:  all  the  saints  are  in  his  hand:  and  they  that 
approach  to  his  feet,  shall  receive  of  his  doctrine.     Deut.  33 — 3. 

Give  therefore  to  thy  servant  an  understanding  heart,  to  judge  thy  people, 
and  discern  between  good  and  evil.  For  wlio  shall  be  able  to  judge  this  peo- 
ple thy  people  which  is  so  numerous.  And  the  word  was  pleasing  to  the  Lord 
that  Solomon  had  asked  such  a  thing.  And  the  Lord  said  to  Solomon:  Be- 
cause thou  hast  asked  this  thing,  and  hast  not  asked  for  thyself  long  life  nor 
riches,  nor  the  lives  of  thy  enemies,  but  hast  asked  for  thyself  wisdom  to  dis- 
cern judgment,  behold,  I  have  done  for  thee  according  to  thy  words,  and  have 
given  thee  a  wise  and  understanding  heart;  insomuch  that  there  hath  been 
no  one  like  thee  before  thee,  nor  shall  arise  after  thee.  2.  Kings.  3 — 9  to  13. 
See  4—39  to  31;  3.  Paral.  1—10  to  13;  Job.  38—13,  13,  and  Prov.  1—7. 

Because  I  have  not  known  learning,  I  will  enter  into  the  powers  of  the 
Lord:  O  Lord,  I  will  be  mindful  of  thy  justice  alone.  Thou  hast  taught  me, 
O  God,  from  my  youth:  and  till  now  I  will  declare  thy  wonderful  works. 
Psalm.  70—15  to  17. 

Note. — Learning.  As  much  as  to  say,  I  build  not  upon  human  learning, 
but  only  on  the  power  and  justice  of  God. 

Through  thy  commandment,  thou  hast  made  me  wiser  than  my  enemies: 
for  it  is  ever  with  me.  I  have  understood  more  than  all  my  teachers;  because 
thy  testimonies  are  my  meditation.  I  have  had  understanding  above  ancients; 
because  I  have  sought  thy  commandments.  Psalm.  118—98  to  100.  See 
Psalm.  110—10;  Eccli.  1—16;  19—18;  Eccles.  10—1,  10;  7—30;  8-1,  and 
9—18. 

My  son,  if  thou  wilt  receive  my  words,  and  wilt  hide  my  commandments 
with  thee,  that  thy  ear  may  hearken  to  wisdom:  incline  thy  heart  to  know 
prudence.  For  if  thou  shalt  call  for  wisdom,  and  incline  thy  heart  to  pru- 
dence; if  thou  shalt  seek  her  as  money,  and  shalt  dig  for  her  as  for  a  treasure; 
then  shalt  thou  understand  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  and  shalt  find  the  knowledge 


WISDOM.  965 

of  God:  because  the  Lord  giveth  wisdom:  and  out  of  his  mouth  cometh  pru- 
dence and  knowledge.  Prov.  2 — 1  to  6.  See  verse  10;  also  7 — 4,  and  Wisdom. 
1—4  and  6. 

Give  me  wisdom,  that  sitteth  by  thy  throne,  and  cast  me  not  off  from 
among  thy  children:  for  I  am  thy  servant,  and  the  son  of  thy  handmaid,  a 
weak  man,  and  of  short  time,  and  falling  short  of  the  understanding  of  judg- 
ment and  laws.  For  if  one  be  pei-fect  among  the  children  of  men,  yet  if  thy 
wisdom  be  not  with  him,  he  shall  be  nothing  regarded.  Wisdom.  9 — 4  to  6. 
See  whole  Chapter;  also  6—13,  14;  7—17,  37;  Chapters  8  and  10,  and  EccU. 
Chapter  1. 

If  thou  wilt  incline  thy  ear,  thou  shalt  receive  instruction:  and  if  thou 
love  to  hear,  thou  shalt  be  wise.     EccU.  0 — 34.     See  verse  35;  also  21—14,  15. 

The  wisdom  of  a  scribe  cometh  by  his  time  of  leisure:  and  he  that  is  less 
in  action,  shall  receive  wisdom.  With  what  wisdom  shall  he  be  furnished 
that  holdeth  the  plough,  and  that  glorieth  in  tlie  goad,  that  driveth  the  oxen 
therewith,  and  is  occupied  in  their  labours,  and  his  whole  talk  is  about  the 
offspring  of  bulls.  He  shall  give  his  mind  to  turn  up  furrows;  and  his  care 
is  to  give  the  kine  fodder.     Ibid.  88-25  to  27.     See  39—1,  2,  12  and  14.      ' 

The  Lord  hath  made  all  things:  and  to  the  godly  he  hath  given  wisdom. 
Ibid.  43—37. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  thy  redeemer,  the  holy  one  of  Israel:  I  am  the  Lord 
thy  God,  that  teach  thee  j)rofitable  things,  etc,     Isa.  48—17. 

Because  they  had  not  wisdom,  they  perished  through  their  folly.  Who 
hath  gone  up  into  heaven,  ana  taken  her,  and  brought  her  down  from  the 
clouds  ?    Baruch.  3—28,  29.     See  verse  23. 

Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord  from  eternity  and  for  evermore:  for 
wisdom  and  fortitude  are  his.  And  he  changeth  times  and  ages;  taketh  away 
kingdoms,  and  establisheth  them;  giveth  wisdom  to  the  wise,  and  knowledge 
to  them  that  have  understanding.     Dan.  2—20,  21. 

At  that  time  Jesus  answered,  and  said:  I  give  thanks  to  thee,  O  Father, 
Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  because  thou  hast  hid  these  things  from  the  wise 
and  prudent,  and  hast  revealed  them  to  little  ones.  Matth.  11 — 25.  See  Luke, 
10—21. 

Wisdom  Despised  by  Fools. 

Fools  despise  wisdom  and  instruction.  Prov,  1 — 7,  See  Wisdom.  3 — 11, 
12, 

How  very  unpleasant  is  wisdom  to  the  unlearned:  and  the  unwise  wiU 
not  continue  with  her,     Eccli,  6 — 21,     See  following  verses. 

It  is  not  a  wise  people;  therefore  he  that  made  it,  shall  not  have  mercy 
on  it:  and  he  that  formed  it,  shall  not  spare  it,    Isa,  27 — 11.     See  Osee.  4 — 14. 

Wisdom  Sought  by  the  Good,  because  it  Leads  to  God. 

This  is  your  wisdom,  and  understanding  in  the  sight  of  nations,  that 
hearing  all  these  precepts,  they  may  say:  Behold,  a  wise  and  understanding 
people,  a  great  nation.     Deut.  4 — 6.     See  Job.  28—28. 

Have  confidence  in  the  Lord  with  all  thy  heart;  and  lean  not  upon  thy 
own  prudence.     Prov.  3 — 5. 

A  wise  man  feareth  and  declineth  from  evil.     Ibid.  14 — 16, 

61 


986  WISDOM. 

God  loveth  none  but  him  that  dwelleth  with  wisdom.  For  she  is  more 
beautiful  than  the  sun,  and  above  all  the  order  of  the  stars:  being  compared 
with  the  light,  she  is  found  before  it.     Wisdom.  7—28,  29.     See  6 — 15. 

Son,  if  thou  desire  wisdom,  keep  justice,  and  God  will  give  her  to  thee. 
For  the  fear  of  the  Lord  is  wisdom  and  discipline:  and  that  which  is  agree- 
able to  him,  is  faith,  and  meekness.     Eccli.  1 — 33  to  35.     See  whole  Chapter. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  shall  contmue  in  wisdom,  and  that  shall  medi- 
tate in  his  justice,  and  in  his  mind  shall  think  of  the  all-seeing  eye  of  God. 
Ibid.  14 — 22.     See  following  verses. 

Give  place  to  the  fear  of  the  most  High :  for  the  fear  of  God  is  all  wis- 
dom, and  therein  is  to  fear  God,  and  the  disposition  of  the  law  is  in  all  wisdom. 
But  the  learning  of  wickedness  is  not  wisdom:  and  the  device  of  sinners  is 
not  prudence.    Ibid.  19 — 18,19.     See  21 — 13  and  following  verses. 

A  wise  raan  hateth  not  the  commandments  and  justices:  and  he  shall  not 
be  dashed  in  pieces  as  a  ship  in  a  storm.     Ibid.  33 — 2. 

He  {the  tvise  man)  will  give  his  heart  to  resort  early  to  the  Lord,  that 
made  him:  and  he  will  pray  in  the  sight  of  the  most  High.  He  will  open  his 
mottth  in  prayer,  and  will  make  suppUcation  for  his  sins.  For  if  it  shall 
please  the  great  Lord,  he  will  fill  him  with  the  spirit  of  understanding:  and 
he  will  pour  forth  the  words  of  his  wisdom  as  showers:  and  in  his  prayer  he 
will  confess  to  the  Lord.  And  he  shall  direct  his  counsel  and  his  knowledge: 
and  in  his  secrets  shall  he  meditate.  Ibid.  39 — 6  to  10.  See  1.  Peter.  4 — 7; 
Ephes.  5 — 15,  16,  and  Coloss.  4—5.         «  ^ 

Wisdom  a  Blessing  to  its  Possessor. 

The  wisdom  of  a  discreet  man  is  to  understand  his  way.     Prov.  14 — 8. 

Wisdom  shineth  in  the  face  of  the  wise.  Ibid.  17 — 24.  See  Eccli.  21 — 16, 
and  27—12. 

For  I  say,  through  the  grace  that  is  given  me,  to  all  that  are  among  you, 
not  to  be  more  wise  than  it  behoveth  to  be  wise;  but  to  be  wise  unto  sobriety. 
*    *    Be  not  wise  in  your  own  conceits.     Rom.  12 — 3  and  16. 

I  would  have  you  to  be  wise  in  good,  and  simple  in  evil.     Ibid.  16 — 19. 

If  any  man  among  you  seem  to  be  wise  in  this  world,  let  him  become  a 
fool,  that  he  may  be  wise.    1.  Cor.  3—18.    See  verses  19  and  20. 

Wisdom  Enables  its  Possessor  to  Benefit  his  Neighbor  in  Word  and  Deed. 

Study  wisdom,  my  son,  and  make  my  heart  joyful,  that  thou  mayst  give 
an  answer  to  him  that  reproacheth.     Prov.  27—11.     See  10 — 8,  and  12—15. 

The  wisdom  of  a  man  shineth  in  his  countenance, and  the  most  mighty  will 
change  his  face.  *  *  The  heart  of  a  wise  man  understandeth  time  and  an- 
swer.    Eccles.  8—1  and  5.     See  2—14,  and  Prov.  17—24. 

The  words  of  the  mouth  of  a  wise  man  are  grace.     Ekx^les.  10 — 12. 

By  the  tongue  wisdom  is  discerned;  and  understanding,  and  knowledge, 
and  learning,  by  the  word  of  the  wise,  and  steadfastness  in  the  works  of  jus- 
tice.    Eccli.  4—29. 

They  that  were  of  good  understanding  in  words,  have  also  done  wisely 
themselves;  and  have  understood  truth  and  justice,  and  have  poured  forth 
proverbs  and  judgments.     Ibid.  18—29. 

A  man  wise  in  words  shall  make  himself  beloved.    *    *    A  wise  man 


WISDOM.  967 

shall  advance  himself  with  his  words:  and  a  prudent  man  shall  please  the 
great  ones.  *  *  Wisdom  that  is  hid,  and  treasure  that  is  not  seen;  what 
profit  is  there  in  them  both  ?  Better  is  he  that  hideth  his  folly,  than  the  man 
that  hideth  his  wisdom.     Ibid.  20—13,  29  and  33,  33. 

The  mouth  of  the  prudent  is  sought  after  in  the  church:  and  they  will 
think  upon  his  words  in  their  hearts.     Ibid.  21 — 20.     See  verse  16. 

A  wise  man  instructeth  his  own  people:  and  the  fruits  of  his  understand- 
ing are  faithful.     Ibid.  37—26.     See  verses  27  and  29;  also  41—17,  18. 

Who  is  a  wise  man,  and  endued  with  knowledge  among  you  ?  Let  him 
sho-w,  by  a  good  conversation,  his  work  in  the  meekness  of  wisdom.  James. 
8—13.     Seel.  Cor.  1—4,  5. 

Wisdom  an  Ornament  to  the  Good. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  findeth  wisdom,  and  is  rich  in  prudence.  The 
purchasing  thereof  is  better  than  the  merchandise  of  silver,  and  her  fruit 
than  the  chief  est  and  purest  gold:  she  is  more  precious  than  all  riches:  and  all 
the  things  that  are  desired,  are  not  to  be  compared  with  her.  Prov.  3 — 13  to 
15.     See  following  verses. 

If  thou  be  wise,  thou  shalt  be  so  to  thyself.  Ibid.  9 — 12.  See  whole  Chap- 
ter. 

Learning  and  wisdom  excel  in  this,  that  they  give  life  to  him  that  possess- 
eth  them.     Eccles.  7 — 13.     See  whol% Chapter. 

Send  hes  (wisdom)  out  of  thy  holy  heaven,  and  from  the  throne  of  thy 
majesty,  that  she  may  be  with  me,  and  may  labour  with  me,  that  I  may  know 
what  is  acceptable  with  thee:  for  she  knoweth  and  understandeth  all  things, 
and  shall  lead  me  soberly  in  my  works,  and  shall  preserve  me  by  her  power- 
Wisdom.  9 — 10,  11.     See  whole  Chapter;  also  Chapter  7. 

.    Learning  to  the  prudent  is  as  an  ornament  of  gold, and  like  a  bracelet  upon 
his  right  arm.     Eccli.  21—24.     See  37—25  and  29. 

Advantages  of  Wisdom. 

He  that  shall  hear  me,  shall  rest  without  terror,  and  shall  enjoy  abun- 
dance, without  fear  of  evils.     Prov.  1 — 33. 

If  wisdom  shall  enter  into  thy  heart,  and  knowledge  please  thy  soul: 
■counsel  shall  keep  thee,  and  prudence  shall  preserve  thee,  that  thou  mayst  be 
delivered  from  the  evil  way,  and  from  the  man  that  speaketh  perverse  things. 
Ibid.  2—10  to  12.     See  3—15  and  35. 

Wisdom  is  better  than  all  the  most  precious  things:  and  whatsoever  may 
be  desired  cannot  be  compared  to  it.     Ibid.  8 — 11. 

A  wise  man  is  strong:  and  a  knowing  man  stout  and  valiant.  Ibid.  24 — 5 
See  Eccles.  7—12.  13  and  20. 

If  riches  be  desired  in  life,  what  is  richer  than  wisdom,  which  maketh  all 
things?  *  *  For  her  sake  I  shall  have  glory  among  the  multitude, and  hon- 
our with  the  ancients  though  I  be  young:  and  I  shall  be  found  of  a  quick 
conceit  in  judgment,  and  shall  be  admired  in  the  sight  of  the  mighty:  and  the 
faces  of  princes  shall  wonder  at  me.  They  shall  wait  for  me,  when  I  hold  my 
peace;  and  they  shall  look  upon  me,  when  I  speak:  and  if  I  talk  much  they 
shall  lay  their  hands  on  their  mouth.  Moreover,  by  the  means  of  her,  I  shall 
have  immortality;  and  shall  leave  behind  me  an  everlasting  memory  to  them 
that  come  after  me.    Wisdom.  8 — 5  and  10  to  13. 


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96»  WISDOM. 

The  Wisdom  of  this  World  is  Vanity  and  Foolishness. 

My  foolish  people  have  not  known  me:  they  axe  foolish  and  senseless 
children:  they  are  wise  to  do  evils,  but  to  do  good  they  have  no  knowledge. 
Jerem.  4—22.     See  Job.  5—1  a;  Prov.  3—7,  and  Isa.  44—24,  25. 

Christ  sent  me  not  to  baptize,  but  to  preach  the  gospel;  not  with  wisdom 
of  speech,  lest  the  cross  of  Christ  should  be  made  void.  For  the  word  of  the 
cross,  to  them  indeed  that  perish,  is  foolishness;  but  to  them  who  are  saved, 
that  is,  to  us,  it  is  the  power  of  God.  For  it  is  written:  I  will  destroy  the  wis- 
dom of  the  wise:  and  the  prudence  of  the  prudent  I  will  reject.  Where  is  the 
wise  ?  Where  is  the  scribe  ?  Where  is  the  disputer  of  this  world  ?  Hath  not 
God  made  fooUsh  the  wisdom  of  this  world?  1.  Cor.  1 — 17  to  20.  See  Rom. 
11—25,  and  12—3  and  16. 

My  speech,  and  my  preaching,  was  not  in  the  persuasive  words  of  human 
wisdom,  but  in  the  showing  of  the  spirit  and  power:  that  your  faith  might 
•  not  stand  on  the  wisdom  of  men,  but  on  the  power  of  God.  Howbeit,  we 
speak  wisdom  among  the  perfect:  yet  not  the  wisdom  of  this  world,  neither 
of  the  princes  of  this  world,  who  are  destroyed:  but  we  speak  the  wisdom  of 
God  in  a  mystery  which  is  hidden,  which  God  predestinated  before  the  world, 
unto  our  glory,  which  none  of  the  princes  of  this  world  knew:  for  if  they  had 
known  it,  they  would  never  have  crucified  the  Lord  of  glory.     1.  Cor.  2 — i  to  8. 

Let  no  man  deceive  himself:  if  any  man  among  you  seem  to  be  wise  in 
this  world,  let  him  become  a  fool,  that  he  msiy  be  wise.  For  the  wisdom  of 
this  world  is  foolishness  with  God.  For  it  is  written:  I  wiU  catch  the  wise  in 
their  own  craftiness.  And  again:  The  Lord  knoweth  the  thoii)ghts  of  the 
wise,  that  they  are  vain.     Ibid.  3—18  to  20.     See  2.  Cor.  1—12. 

Wordly  Wisdom  Provokes  Ood. 

Better  is  a  man  that  hath  less  wisdom,  and  wanteth  understanding,  with 
the  fear  of  Ood,  than  he  that  aboundeth  in  understanding,  and  transgresseth 
the  law  of  the  most  High.     Eccli.  19—21. 

Wo  to  you  that  are  wise  in  your  own  eyes,  and  prudent  in  your  own  con- 
ceits.    Isa.  5—21.     See  29— 10  and  14;  40— 23,  and  Abdias.  verse  8. 

'  Thou  hast  trusted  in  thy  wickedness,  and  hast  said:  There  is  none  that 
seeth  me.  Thy  wisdom,  and  thy  knowledge,  this  hath  deceived  thee.  Isa. 
47—10. 

How  do  you  say:  We  are  wise,  and  the  law  of  the  Lord  is  with  us?  Indeed, 
the  lying  pen  of  the  scribes  hath  wrought  falsehood.  The  wise  men  are  con- 
founded, they  are  dismayed,  and  taken:  for  they  have  cast  away  the  word  of 
\he  Lord,  and  there  is  no  wisdom  in  them.  Jerem.  8—8,  9.  See  49 — 7;  Ezech. 
28-^,  5;  Rom.  12—16,  and  1.  Cor.  1—19. 

Worldly  Wisdom  Multiplies  Sin. 

Professing  themselves  to  be  wise,  they  became  fools.  Rom.  2 — 12.  See 
EccU.  19—19,  20,  and  Jerem.  4—22. 

The  wisdom  of  the  flesh  is  death:  but  the  wisdom  of  the  spirit  is  life  and 
peace.  The  wisdom  of  the  flesh  is  an  enemy  to  God:  For  it  is  not  subject  to 
the  law  of  Gkxl,  neither  can  it  be.    Rom.  8—6,  7.    See  1.  Cor.  8—1,  2. 


WISDOM.  969 

Wordly  Wisdom  Injurious  to  Neighbor. 

The  children  of  this  world  are  wiser  in  their  generation  than  the  children 
of  light.     Luke.  16—8.     See  2.  Kings.  16—21. 

If  you  have  bitter  zeal,  and  there  be  contentions  in  your  hearts;  glory  not, 
and  be  not  liars  against  the  truth.  For  this  is  not  wisdom,  descending  from 
above;  but  earthly,  sensual,  diabolical.    James.  3 — 14,  15. 

Worldly  Wisdom  a  Reproach  to  its  Possessor. 

Hast  thou  seen  a  man  wise  in  his  own  conceit  ?  there  shall  be  more  hope  of 
a  fool  than  of  him.     Prov.  26—12.     See  28— 11. 

He  that  is  not  wise  in  good,  will  not  be  taught.  But  there  is  a  wisdom 
that  aboundeth  in  evil:  and  there  is  no  understanding  where  there  is  bitter- 
ness.    Eccli.  21—14,  15. 

Every  man  is  become  foolish  by  his  knowledge.  Jerem.  51—17.  See 
1.  Cor.  3—19,  20. 

WIZARD. 

{See  Incantation,  and  Magic.) 

WO. 

Against  Whom  Wo  is  Pronounced. 

Wo  be  to  the  nation  that  riseth  up  against  my  people:  for  the  Lord  Al- 
mighty will  take  revenge  on  them;  in  the  day  of  judgment  he  will  visit  them. 
Judith.  16—20.     See  Num.  21—29;  Eccles.  4—9,  10,  and  10—16. 

Wo  to  them  that  are  of  a  double  heart,  and  to  wicked  lips,  and  to  the 
hands  that  do  evil,  and  to  the  sinner  that  goeth  on  the  earth  two  ways.  Wo 
to  them  that  are  faint-hearted, who  believe  not  God:  and  therefore  they  shall 
not  be  protected  by  him.  EccU.  2—14,  15.  See  verse  16;  also  31—7,  and  41— 11. 

Wo  to  the  sinful  nation,  a  people  laden  with  iniquity,  a  wicked  seed,  un- 
gracious children:  they  have  forsaken  the  Lord,  they  have  blasphemed  the 
Holy  One  of  Israel,  they  are  gone  away  backwards.  Isa.  1 — 4.  See  verse 
24;  also  1.  Kings.  4—8,  and  Prov.  23—29. 

Wo  to  you  that  join  house  to  house,  and  lay  field  to  field,  even  to  the  end 
of  the  place:  shall  you  alone  dwell  in  the  midst  of  the  earth?  *  *  Wo  to 
you  that  draw  iniquity  with  cords  of  vanity,  and  sin  as  the  rope  of  a  cart. 
Isa.  5—8  and  18.     See  verses  11  and  20  to  22;  3—9  and  11,  and  6—5. 

Wo  to  them  that  make  wicked  laws;  and  when  they  write,  write  injus- 
tice: to  oppress  the  poor  in  judgment,  and  do  violence  to  the  cause  of  the 
humble  of  my  people:  that  widows  might  be  their  prey,  and  that  they  might 
rob  the  fatherless.    Ibid.  10—1,  2.    See  verse  5;  also  17—12;  18—1,  and  24—16. 

Wo  to  you  apostate  children,  saith  the  Lord,  that  you  would  take  coun- 
sel, and  not  of  me;  and  would  begin  a  web,  and  not  by  my  spirit,  that  you 
might  add  sin  upon  sin.  Ibid.  30—1.  See  28 — 1;  29 — 1  and  15;  31 — 1,  and 
33—1. 

Wo  to  him  that  gainsay eth  his  Maker,  a  sherd  of  the  earthen  pots:  shall 
the  clay  say  to  him  that  fashioneth  it:  What  art  thou  making;  and  thy  work 
is  without  hands?  Wo  to  him  that  saith  to  his  father:  Why  begettest  thou? 


970  WOMAN. 

and  to  the  woman:  Why  dost  thou  bring  forth  ?    Ibid.  45—9,  10.  See  Jerem. 
4-31,  and  10—19. 

I  have  seen  thy  adulteries,  and  thy  neighing,  the  wickedness  of  thy  for- 
nication, and  thy  abominations;  upon  the  hills  in  the  field.  Wo  to  thee,  Jeru- 
salem, wilt  thou  not  be  made  clean  after  me  ?  how  long  yet  ?  Jerem.  13 — 27. 
See  15—10. 

Wo  to  him  that  buildeth  up  his  house  by  injustice,  and  his  chambers  not 
n  judgment:  that  will  oppress  his  friend  without  cause,  and  will  not  pay 
him  his  wages.     Ibid.  22—13.     See  verse  18;  also  30— 7;  48—1;  Ezech.  6—11, 
and  13—3,  18. 

Wo  to  the  pastors,  that  destroy  and  tear  the  sheep  of  my  pasture,  saith 
the  Lord.     Jerem.  23—1.     See  Ezech.  16—23,  24;  24—9,  and  30—2,  3. 

Son  of  man,  prophesy  concerning  the  shepherds  of  Israel:  prophesy,  and 
say  to  the  shepherds:  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God:  Wo  to  the  shepherds  of  Israel, 
that  fed  themselves:  should  not  the  flocks  be  fed  by  the  shepherds  ?  You  ate 
the  milk,  and  you  clothed  yourselves  with  the  wool,  and  you  killed  that  which 
was  fat:  but  my  flock  you  did  not  feed.  Ezech.  34 — 2,  3.  See  Osee.  7 — 13; 
Joel.  1 — 15,  and  Amos.  5—18. 

Wo  to  you  that  are  wealthy  in  Sion,  and  to  you  that  have  confidence  in 
the  mountain  of  Samaria;  ye  great  men,  heads  of  the  people,  that  go  with 
state  into  the  house  of  Israel.  Amos.  6 — 1.  See  Micheas.  2—2;  7 — 1,  and 
Nahum.  3 — 1. 

Wo  to  him  that  heapeth  together  that  which  is  not  his  own  ?  how  long 
also  doth  he  load  himself  with  thick  clay  ?  Shall  they  not  rise  up  suddenly 
that  shall  bite  thee;  and  they  be  stirred  up  that  shall  tear  thee:  and  thou 
Shalt  be  a  spoil  to  them  ?  Habac.  2 — 6,  7.  See  verses  12,  15  and  19;  Sophon. 
2—5;  3—1,  2,  and  1.  Mach.  2—7. 

Wo  to  thee,  Corozain,  wo  to  thee,  Bethsaida:  for  if  in  Tyre  and  Sidonthe 
mighty  works  had  been  done  that  have  been  done  in  you,  they  would  long 
ago  have  done  penance  in  sackcloth  and  ashes.  Matth.  11 — 21.  See  Luke. 
10—13. 

It  must  needs  be  that  scandals  come:  nevertheless  wo  to  that  man  by 
whom  the  scandal  cometh.  Matth.  18—7.  See  Ibid.  18—26,27;  Mark.  14—21, 
and  Luke.  22—22. 

But  wo  to  you  that  are  rich:  for  you  have  your  consolation.  Wo  to  you 
that  are  filled:  for  you  shall  hunger.  Wo  to  you  that  laugh  now:  for  you 
shall  mourn  and  weep.  Wo  to  you  when  men  shall  bless  you :  for  according 
to  these  things  did  their  fathers  to  the  false  prophets.  Luke.  6 — 24  to  26.  See 
Matth.  23—13;  24—19;  Mark.  13—17,  and  Luke.  21—23. 

But  wo  to  you  Pharisees,  because  you  tithe  mint  and  rue  and  every  herb, 
and  pass  over  judgment,  and  the  charity  of  God:  Now  these  things  you  ought 
to  have  done,and  not  to  leave  those  undone.  Wo  to  you  Pharisees, because  you 
love  the  uppermost  seats  in  the  synagogues,  and  salutations  in  the  market- 
place. Wo  to  you,  because  you  are  as  sepulchres  that  appear  not,and  men 
that  walk  over  them  are  not  aware.  Luke.  11 — 42  to  46.  See  17 — 1;  1.  C!or. 
9—16;  Jude.  verso  11;  Apocal.  8—13;  9—12;  11—14;  12—12,  and  18—10,  16. 

WOMAN. 

The  Oood  Woman  Honors  Ood. 

Favour  is  deceitful,  and  beauty  is  vain:  the  woman  that  feareth  the  Lord, 
she  shall  be  praised.    Prov,  31 — 30. 


WOMAN.  971 

As  everlasting  foundations  upon  a  solid  rock,  so  the  commandments  of 
God  in  the  heart  of  a  holy  woman.     Eccli.  26 — 24. 

The  Good  Woman  Assiduous  in  her  Attention  to  Household  Duties. 

He  that  hath  found  a  good  wife,  hath  found  a  good  thing,  and  shall  re- 
ceive a  pleasure  from  the  Lord.     Pro  v.  18 — 22. 

As  the  sun  when  it  riseth  to  the  world  in  the  high  places  of  God,  so  is  the 
beauty  of  a  good  wife  for  the  ornament  of  her  house.  Ibid.  26 — 21.  See 
verse  19;  also  22 — 4. 

He  that  possesseth  a  good  wife,  beginneth  a  possession:  she  is  a  help  like 
to  himself,  and  a  pillar  of  rest.     Ibid.  36—26.     See  Titus.  2—4,  5. 

The  Good  Woman  Edifying  in  Word. 

Thy  lips,  my  spouse,  are  as  a  dropping  honey-comb:  honey  and  milk  are 
under  thy  tongue.     Canticle  of  Canticles.  4—11. 

Let  women  keep  silence  in  the  churches:  for  it  is  not  permitted  to  them 
to  speak,  but  to  be  subject,  as  also  the  law  saith.  Bat  if  they  would  learn 
any  thing,  let  them  ask  their  husbands  at  home.  For  it  is  a  shame  for  a  wom- 
an to  speak  in  the  church.     1.  Cor.  14—34,  35.     See  1.  Tim.  2-11  to  15. 

The  Good  Woman  Edifying  in  Callage  and  Deportment. 

A  holy  and  shamefaced  woman  is  grace  upon  grace.  *  *  As  golden 
pillars  upon  bases  of  silver,  so  are  the  firm  feet  upon  the  soles  of  a  steady 
woman.     Eccli.  26—19  and  23.     See  Prov.  11—6. 

Children,  and  the  building  of  a  city  shall  establish  a  name:  but  a  blame- 
less wife  shall  be  accounted  above  them  both.     Eccli.  40 — 19. 

The  unbelieving  husband  is  sanctified  by  the  believing  wife;  and  the 
unbelieving  wife  is  sanctified  by  the  believing  husband.  1.  Cor.  7 — 14.  See 
11—7  to  10  and  13  to  15;  1.  Tim.  2—9,  10,  and  1.  Peter.  3—3. 

Faith  of  Women. 

Ruth  said  to  Noemi:  Thy  people  shall  he  my  people,  and  thy  God  my  God. 
Ruth.  1—16.     See  2—12. 

The  Woman  of  Sarephta  had  faith  in  the  words  of  Elias.  3.  Kings. 
17—14. 

For  faith  of  the  mother  of  the  Machabees,  see  2.  Mach.  7 — 23  and  follow- 
ing verses. 

Jesus  answering,  said  to  her  (the  imman  of  Chanaan):  O  woman,  great  is 
thy  faith:  be  it  done  to  thee  as  thou  wilt.     Matth.  15 — 28. 

We  read  that  many  men  were  incredulous  as  to  the  resurrection  of  our  Lord, 
hut  have  no  record  of  any  such  doubt  on  the  part  of  ivomen.  Christ  appeared 
first  to  a  uioman,  Mary  Magdalene,  who  announced  his  resurrection  to  the  dis- 
ciples.    Matth.  28—17,  and  Mark.  16—9. 

Women  were  more  ready  than  men  to  believe  in  the  Incarnation.  See  ex- 
ample of  Zachary,  Luke.  1—20,  and  of  Elizabeth,  Ibid.  1—43. 

Mffny  said  to  the  Angel :  Behold  the  handmaid  of  the  Lord:  be  it  done  to 
me  according  to  thy  word.     Ibid.  1 — 38.     See  2 — 38. 


Wa  WOMAN. 

Jesus  said  to  Mary  Magdalene:  Thy  faith  hath  made  thee  safe:  go  in  peace. 
Ibid.  7—50.     See  8—48;  Matth.  19—21,  22,  and  Mark.  5—28,  34. 

For  faith  of  the  Samaritan  woman,  see  John.  4 — 25,  41. 

Martha  said  to  Christ:  Yea,  Lord, I  have  believed  that  thou  art  Christ,the 
Son  of  the  living  God,  who  art  come  into  this  world.  Ibid.  11 — 27.  See  Matth. 
16—16;  Acts.  16—14,  15;  Hebr.  11—31:  Josue.  2— 3,  and  James.  2—25. 

Piety  and  Compassion  of  W  omen. 

She  (Rebecca)  answered:  Drink,  my  lord.  And  qtiickly  she  let  down  the 
pitcher  upon  her  arm,  and  gave  him  drink.  And  when  he  {Ahrahavi's  ser- 
vant) had  drunk,  she  said :  I  will  draw  water  for  thy  camels  also,  till  they  all 
drink.  Gen.  24—18,  19.  See  Exod.  1—17;  2—6;  Josue.  Chapter  2:  2.  Kings. 
17—19;  3  Kings.  3—26;  17—9,  and  4.  Kings.  5—10. 

Josaba  the  daughter  of  king  Joram,  sister  of  Ochozias,  took  Joas  the  son 
of  Ochozias,  and  stole  him  from  among  the  king's  sons  that  were  slain,  oat 
of  the  bed-chamber  with  his  nurse;  and  hid  him  from  the  face  of  Athalia:  so 
that  he  was  not  slain.     3.  Kings.  11 — 2. 

Esther  exposed  herself  to  great  danger  in  behalf  of  her  people.  See 
Esther.  Chapter  5. 

The  wo77ian  of  Chanaan  regarded  her  daughter's  loretchedness  as  tier  own. 
Matth.  15—22.     See  28—1;  Mark.  16-2;  Luke.  23—55,  56,  and  1.  John.  20—1. 

Joanna  the  wife  of  Chusa,  Herod's  steward,  and  Susanna,  and  many  others 
who  ministered  unto  him  {Christ)  of  their  substance.  Luke.  8 — 3.  See  10 — 38; 
11—27,  and  21—2. 

There  followed  him  a  great  multitude  of  people  and  of  women;  who  be- 
wailed and  lamented  him.     Ibid.  23 — 27. 

For  compassion  of  the  Blessed  Virgin,  see  John.  2—3. 

Now  there  stood  by  the  cross  of  Jesus,  his  mother,  and  his  mother's  sis- 
ter, Mary  of  Cleophas,  and  Mary  Magdalene.  Ibid.  19—25.  See  12—2,  and 
Acts.  9—36. 

Mary,  the  mother  of  John,  was  a  pious, compassionate  and  hospitable  wom- 
an.   Acts.  12—12.    See  16—15. 

Wisdom  of  Women. 

Sara  rightly  thought  Ismael  an  unworthy  playmate  for  Isaac.  Hence  the 
Lord  said  to  Abraham:  In  all  that  Sara  hath  said  to  thee,  hearken  to  her 
voice.     Gen.  21—12.     See  27—5  and  42;  also  Judges.  2 — 4. 

Debbora  judged  the  people,  and  taught  Barac  what  he  was  to  do  in  order 
to  effect  the  liberation  of  the  Israelites.  Judges.  4—4  to  6.  See  1.  Kings. 
28—25;  2.  Kings.  14—2;  20—16,  22,  and  3.  Kings.   1—15  and  following  verses. 

And  the  queen  of  Saba,having  heard  of  the  fame  of  Solomon  in  the  name 
of  the  Lord,  came  to  try  him  with  hard  questions.  3.  Kings.  10— 1.  See 
.  2.  Paral.  9—1. 

Esther  displayed  great  wisdom  and  sagacity  in  the  time  which  she  selected 
for  presenting  her  petition  to  king  Assuerus.  Esther.  7— 2.  See  Judith.  Chap- 
ters. 

Fortitvde  of  Women. 

Barac  said  to  her  {Debbora):  If  thou  l^ilt  come  with  me,  I  will  go:  if  thou 


WOMAN.  973 

will  not  come  with  me,  I  will  not  go.  She  said  to  him:  I  will  go  indeed  with 
thee;  but  at  this  time  the  victory  shall  not  be  attributed  to  thee,  becouse  Sisa- 
ra  shall  be  delivered  into  the  hand  of  a  woman.  Judges.  4 — 8,  9.  See  Ruth. 
3—11. 

Saul  therefore  sent  his  guards  to  David's  house  to  watch  him,  that  he 
might  be  killed  in  the  morning.  And  when  Michol,  David's  wife,  had  told 
him  this,  saying:  Unless  thou  save  thyself  this  night,  to-morrow  thou  wilt 
die:  she  let  him  down  through  a  window.     1.  Kings.  19 — 11.     See  25 — 18. 

Now  the  mother  (of  the  Machdbees)  was  to  be  admired  above  measure.and 
worthy  to  be  remembered  by  good  men,  who  beheld  her  seven  sons  slain  in 
the  space  of  one  day,  and  bore  it  with  a  good  courage,  for  the  hope  that  she 
had  in  God.     2.  Mach.  7—20. 

Deceitfulness  and  Cunning  of  Women. 

Eve  deceived  Adam.     Gen.  3 — 6, 

For  cunning  practised  by  the  daughters  of  Lot,  see  Ibid.  19—31. 

The  little  skins  of  the  kids  she  (Rebecca)  put  about  his  (Jacob's)  hands,  and 
covered  the  bare  of  his  neck.  Ibid.  27—16.  See  31—34,  35;  38—13:  39—16; 
Exod.  1—19;  Num.  25—1,  2,  and  Josue.  2—5. 

Jahel  went  forth  to  meet  Sisara,  and  said  to  him:  Come  in  to  me, my  lord; 
come  in,  fear  not.  He  went  into  her  tent.  *  *  So  Jahel,  Haber's  wife,  took 
a  nail  of  the  tent,  taking  also  a  hammer:  and  going  in  softly,  and  with  si- 
lence, she  put  the  nail  upon  the  temples  of  his  head,  and  striking  it  with  the 
hammer,  drove  it  through  his  brain  fast  into  the  ground:  and  so  passing  from 
deep  sleep  to  death,  he  fainted  away  and  died.  Judges.  4 — 18  and  21.  See 
14—16;  16—16,  and  1.  Kings.  19-12,'  13. 

A  certain  boy  saw  them,  and  told  Absalom:  but  they  making  haste 
went  into  the  house  of  a  certain  man  in  Bahurim,  who  had  a  well  in  his  court, 
and  they  went  down  into  it.  And  a  woman  took,  and  spread  a  covering  over 
the  mouth  of  the  well,  as  it  were  to  dry  sodden  barley:  and  so  the  thing  was 
not  known.  2.  Kings.  17—18,  19.  See  Chapter'14;  3.  Kings.  3—20,  and  Ju- 
dith. Chapters  10  and  11. 

Herodias  cunningly  brought  about  the  decapitation  of  John  the  Baptist. 
Matth.  14—8,  and  Mark.  6 — 20,  27.     See  Acts.  5—1  and  following  verses. 

Insatiate  Desire  and  Concupiscence  of  Women. 

The  woman  saw  that  the  tree  was  good  to  eat,  and  fair  to  the  eyes,  and 
delightful  to  behold:  and  she  took  of  the  fruit  thereof,  and  did  eat.  Gen. 
3—6. 

Sara,  though  otherwise  good,  evinced  a  culpable  desire  for  children  in  her 
words  to  Abraham:  Go  in  unto  my  handmaid,  it  may  be  I  may  have  children 
of  her  at  least.     Ibid.  16—2.     See  19—31  and  following  verses. 

Rachel,  seeing  herself  without  children,  envied  her  sister,  and  said  to  her 
husband:  Give  me  children,  otherwise  I  shall  die.     Ibid.  30 — 1. 

Joseph's  mistress  did  not  wait  to  be  solicited  by  him,  but  herself  incited  him 
to  sin.     Ibid.  39—7,  12. 

Athalia,  the  mother  of  Ochozias,  impelled  by  her  lust  for  rule,  slew  all  the 
royal  seed.  4.  Kings.  11—1,  2.  See  2.  Paral.  22—10,  11;  Tob.  10—7,  and 
11—5. 


974  WOMAN. 

She  {Esther)  answered:  If  it  please  the  king,  let  it  be  granted  to  the  Jews, 
to  do  to-morrow  in  Susan  as  they  have  done  to-day,  and  that  the  ten  sons  of 
Aman  may  be  hanged  upon  gibbets.     Esther.  9—13. 

Then  came  to  him  the  mother  of  the  sons  of  Zebedee  with  her  sons,  wor- 
shipping, and  desiring  something  of  him.  And  he  said  to  her:  What  wilt 
thou  ?  She  said  to  him:  Say  that  these  my  two  sons  may  sit,  the  one  on  thy 
right  hand,  and  the  other  on  thy  left,  in  thy  kingdom.  Matth.  20—20,  21. 
See  Acts.  12,  13,  14. 

The  Foolish  Prattle  of  Women. 

We  do  not  read  that  Eve  spoke  either  vnth  God  or  with  Adam  before  her 
fatal  conversation  ivith  the  serpent.    Gen.  3 — 2. 

Sara  foolishly  laughed  at  the  promise  made  by  the  Angel,  and  afterivards 
as  foolishly  denied  that  she  had  laughed.  Ibid.  18— 12  and  following  verses. 
See  80—1;  Judges.  14—17,  and  16—18. 

David  returned  to  bless  his  own  house:  and  Michol  the  daughter  of  Saul 
coming  out  to  meet  David,  said:  How  glorious  was  the  king  of  Israel  to-day, 
uncovering  himself  before  the  handmaids  of  his  servants,  and  was  naked,  as 
if  one  of  the  buffoons  should  be  naked.     2.  Kings.  6 — 20.     See  Tob.  2 — 22. 

When  she  (Sara)  reproved  the  maid  for  her  fault,  she  answered  her,  say- 
ing: May  we  never  see  son,  or  daughter  of  thee  upon  the  earth,  thou  mur- 
derer of  thy  husbands.  Wilt  thou  kill  me  also,  as  thou  hast  already  killed 
seven  husbands  ?    Tob.  3—9,  10.     See  Esther.  5—14. 

His  wife  said  to  him(Jb6):  Dost  thou  stUl  continue  in  thy  simplicity?  bless 
God  and  die.  And  he  said  to  her:  Thou  hast  spoken  like  one  of  the  foolish 
women.    Job.  2—9,  10.     See  Matth.  20—21. 

Examples  of  Sterile  Women  mxide  Fruitful. 

Sara,  the  wife  of  Abraham,  Gen.  16 — 1,  and  21 — 2:  Rebecca,  the 
wife  of  Isaac,  Ibid.  25—21:  Rachel,  the  wife  of  Jacob,  Ibid.  30—1  and  22,  28: 
the  mother  of  Samson,  Judges.  13 — 2,  3  and  24:  Anna,  the  mother  of  Samuel, 
1.  Kings.  1 — 2,  5,  6  and  20:  Elizabeth,  the  mother  of  John  the  Baptist,  Luke. 
1—7,  24  and  57. 

The  Bad  Woman  Despises  Ood. 

That  thou  mayst  be  delivered  from  the  strange  woman,  and  from  the 
stranger,  who  softeneth  her  words:  and  forsaketh  the  guide  of  her  youth, 
and  hath  forgotten  the  covenant  of  her  God:  for  her  house  inclineth  unto 
death,  and  her  paths  to  hell.     Prov.  2 — 16  to  18. 

One  man  among  a  thousand  I  have  found:  a  woman  among  them  all  I 
have  not  found.     Eccles.  7—29.    See  Eccli.  10—22. 

From  the  woman  came  the  beginning  of  sin;  and  by  her  we  all  died. 
Give  no  issue  to  thy  water,  no  not  a  little:  nor  to  a  wicked  woman  liberty  to 
gad  abroad.  If  she  walk  not  at  thy  hand,  she  Avill  confound  thee  in  the  sight 
of  thy  enemies.     Eccli.  25 — 33  to  35.     See  Jerem.  44 — 25. 

The  Bad  Womxin  an  Affliction  to  her  Husband. 

It  is  better  to  sit  in  a  comer  of  the  housetop,  than  with  a  brawling  worn- 


WOMAN.  975 

an,  and  in  a  common  house.  *  *  It  is  better  to  dwell  in  a  wilderness  than 
with  a  quarrelsome  and  passionate  woman.     Ibid.  21 — 9  and  19.     See  18 — 23. 

Roofs  dropping  through  in  a  cold  day,and  a  contentious  woman, are  alike. 
He  that  retaineth  her,  is  as  he  that  would  hold  the  wind,  and  shall  call  in  the 
oil  of  his  riglit  hand.     Ibid.  27—15,  16.     See  19—1,  13,  and  Eccli.  22—5. 

The  sadness  of  the  heart  is  every  plague:  and  the  wickedness  of  a  woman 
is  all  evil.  And  a  man  will  choose  any  plague,  but  the  plague  of  the  heart; 
and  any  wickedness,  but  the  wickedness  of  a  woman.  *  *  There  is  no  head 
worse  than  the  head  of  a  serpent:  and  there  is  no  anger  above  the  anger  of  a 
woman.  It  will  be  more  agreeable  to  abide  with  a  lion  and  a  dragon,  than  to 
dwell  with  a  wicked  woman.  The  wickedness  of  a  woman  changeth  her  face: 
and  she  darkeneth  her  countenance  as  a  bear,  and  showeth  it  like  sackcloth. 
In  the  midst  of  her  neighbours,  her  husband  groaned;  and  hearing  he  sighed 
a  little.  All  malice  is  short  to  the  malice  of  a  woman:  let  the  lot  of  sinners. 
faU  upon  her.  As  the  climbing  of  a  sandy  way  is  to  the  feet  of  the  aged,  so 
is  a  wife  full  of  tongue  to  a  quiet  man.  *  *  A  woman's  anger,  and  impu- 
dence, and  confusion  is  great.  A  woman,  if  she  have  superiority,  is  contrary 
to  her  husband.  A  wicked  woman  abateth  the  courage,  and  maketh  a  heavy 
countenance,  and  a  wounded  heart.  Feeble  hands,  and  disjointed  knees,  a 
woman  that  doth  not  make  her  husband  happy.  Eccli.  25 — 17  to  19,  22  to  27 
and  29  to  32. 

A  jealous  woman  is  the  grief  and  mourning  of  the  heart.  With  a  jealous 
woman  is  a  scourge  of  the  tongue  which  communicateth  with  all.  As  a  yoke 
of  oxen  that  is  moved  to  and  fro,  so  also  is  a  wicked  woman:  he  that  hath 
hold  of  her,  is  as  he  that  taketh  hold  of  a  scorpion.     Ibid.  26—8  to  10. 

The  Bad  Woman  Indies  by  the  Boldness  of  her  Address. 
{See  also  Fornication.) 

Mind  not  the  deceit  of  a  woman.  For  the  lips  of  a  harlot  are  like  a  honey 
comb  dropping:  and  her  throat  is  smoother  than  oil.  But  her  end  is  bitter  as 
wormwood,  and  sharp  as  a  two-edged  sword.  Her  feet  go  down  into  death; 
and  her  steps  go  in  as  far  as  hell.  They  walk  not  by  the  path  of  life;  her 
steps  are  wandering,  and  imaccountable.  Now  therefore,  my  son,  hear  me; 
and  depart  not  from  the  words  of  my  mouth.  Remove  thy  way  far  from  her; 
and  come  not  nigh  the  doors  of  her  house.     Prov.  5 — 2  to  8. 

Now  therefore,  my  son,  hear  me,  and  attend  to  the  words  of  my  mouth. 
Let  not  thy  mind  be  drawn  away  in  her  ways:  neither  be  thou  deceived  with 
her  paths.  For  she  hath  cast  down  many  wounded,  and  the  strongest  have 
been  slain  by  her.  Her  house  is  the  way  to  hell,  reaching  even  to  the  inner 
chambers  of  death.     Ibid.  7 — 24  to  27.     See  verses  4,  5  and  21  to  23. 

A  foolish  woman  and  clamorous,  and  full  of  allurements,  and  knowing 
nothing  at  all,  sat  at  the  door  of  her  house,  upon  a  seat,  in  a  high  place  of  the 
city,  to  call  them  that  pass  by  the  way,  and  go  on  their  journey:  he  that  is  a 
little  one,  let  him  turn  to  me.  And  to  the  fool  she  said:  Stolen  waters  are 
sweeter,  and  hidden  bread  is  more  pleasant.  And  he  did  not  know  that  giants 
are  there,  and  that  her  guests  are  in  the  depths  of  hell.     Ibid.  9-13  to  18. 

The  Bad  Woman  Ruins  Home. 

A  wise  woman  buildeth  her  house:  but  the  foolish  will  pull  down  with 
her  hands  that  also  which  is  built.    Prov.  14 — 1, 


976  WORD. 

A  man  that  loveth  wisdom,  rejoiceth  his  father:  but  he  that  maintaineth 
harlots,  shall  squander  awaj-  his  substance.     Ibid.  29 — 3. 

The  Bad  Woman  to  be  Avoided. 

The  commandment  is  a  lamp.and  the  law  a  light.and  reproofs  of  instruc- 
tion are  the  way  of  life:  that  they  may  keep  thee  from  the  evil  woman,  and 
from  the  flattering  tongue  of  the  stranger.  Let  not  thy  heart  covet  her  beauty; 
be  not  caught  with  her  winks:  for  the  price  of  a  harlot  is  scarce  one  loaf:  but 
the  woman  catcheth  the  precious  soul  of  a  man.     Prov.  6 — 23  to  26. 

The  mouth  of  a  strange  woman  is  a  deep  pit:  he  whom  the  Lord  is  angry 
with  shall  fall  into  it.     Ibid.  22—14.     See  31—3. 

Wine  and  women  make  wise  men  fall  off,  and  shall  rebuke  the  prudent: 
and  he  that  joineth  himself  to  harlots,  will  be  wicked.  Rottenness  and  worms 
shall  inherit  him;  and  he  shall  be  lifted  up  for  a  greater  example;  and  his  soul 
shall  be  taken  away  out  of  the  number.  Eccli.  19—2,  3.  See  25—28;  1.  Cor. 
7-  1,  and  1.  Tim.  5—11. 

The  Bad  Woman  to  be  Watched. 

Give  no  issue  to  thy  water,  no  not  a  Uttle:  nor  to  a  wncked  woman  liberty 
to  gad  abroad.  If  she  walk  not  at  thy  hand,  she  will  confound  thee  in  the 
sight  of  thy  enemies.     Ecch.  25—34,  35.     See  7—28,  and  9—2. 

Sure  keeping  is  good  over  a  wicked  wife.  Ibid.  42 — 6.  See  Micheas.  7 — 5. 

Superfluoits  Ornaments  of  Women. 

Jezabel,  hearing  of  his  (Jehu's)  coming  in,  painted  her  face  with  stibic 
stone,  and  adorned  her  head.     4.  Kings.  9 — 30,     See  Gen.  38—14. 

She  (Judith)  put  off  her  the  garments  of  widow-hood,  and  put  on  her  the 
garments  of  joy,  to  give  joy  to  the  children  of  Israel.  She  anointed  her  face 
with  ointment,  and  bound  up  her  locks  with  a  crown;  she  took  a  new  robe  to 
deceive  him  (Holof ernes).    Judith.  16—9,  10.     See  Esther.  2—15. 

Behold, a  woman  meeteth  him  in  harlot's  attire, prepared  to  deceive  souls; 
talkative  and  wandering.    Prov.  7 — 10. 

In  that  day  the  Lord  will  take  away  the  ornaments  of  shoes,  and  little 
moons.  And  chains  and  necklaces,  and  bracelets,  and  bonnets,  and  bodkins, 
and  ornaments  of  the  legs,  and  tablets,  and  sweet  balls,  and  ear-rings,  and 
rings,  and  jewels  hanging  on  the  forehead,  and  changes  of  apparel,  and  short 
cloaks,  and  fine  linen,  and  crisping  pins,  and  looking-glasses,  and  lawns,  and 
head-bands,  and  fine  veils,  Isa.  3—18  to  23.  See  Eccli.  9—8;  1.  Tim.  29,  and 
1.  Peter.  3—3. 

WORD. 

4 

Words  to  be  Pondered,  and  not  Lightly  Spoken. 

He  that  keepeth  his  mouth,  keepeth  his  soul:  but  he  that  hath  no  guard 
on  his  speech  shall  meet  with  evils.     Prov.  13—3.     See  Psalm.  Ill — 5,  6. 

The  tongue  of  the  wise  adorneth  knowledge:  but  the  mouth  of  fools  bub- 
bleth  out  folly.  *  *  A  man  rejoiceth  in  the  sentence  of  his  mouth:  and  a 
word  in  due  time  is  best.    Prov.  15—2  and  28. 


WORD.  977 

He  that  setteth  bounds  to  his  words,  is  knowing  and  wise.  Ibid.  17 — 27. 
See  30—15. 

He  that  keepeth  his  mouth  and  his  tongue,  keepeth  his  soul  from  distress. 
Ibid.  21-  23.     See  25—11. 

In  many  words  shall  be  found  folly.     Eccles.  5 — 3.     See  12 — 10. 

A  wise  man  will  hold  his  peace  till  he  see  opportunity:  but  a  blabber, and 
a  fool,  will  regard  no  time.     Eccli.  20 — 7.     See  verses  6,  13  and  29;  also  23—7. 

Make  doors  and  bars  to  thy  mouth.  Melt  down  thy  gold  and  silver,  and 
make  a  balance  for  thy  words,  and  a  just  bridle  for  thy  mouth.  Ibid.  28—28, 
29.     See  32—18. 

I  say  unto  you,  that  every  idle  word  that  men  shall  speak,  they  shall  ren- 
der an  account  for  it  in  the  day  of  judgment.     Matth.  12 — 86. 

Let  your  speech  be  always  in  grace  seasoned  with  salt,  that  you  may  know 
how  you  ought  to  answer  every  man.     Coloss.  4 — 6.    See  James.  1 — 19. 

The  Word  of  Qod  to  he  Continually  kept  before  the  Eyes. 

The  Lord  also  said  to  Moses:  Speak  to  the  children  of  Israel,  and  thou 
shalt  tell  them,  to  make  to  themselves  fringes  in  the  corners  of  their  gar- 
ments, putting  in  them  ribands  of  blue:  that  when  they  shall  see  them,  they 
may  remember  all  the  commandments  of  the  Lord.  Num.  15—37  to  39.  See 
Deut.  4—1,  2,  9  and  40. 

And  these  words  which  I  command  thee  this  day,  shall  be  in  thy  heart. 
*  *  Keep  the  precepts  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  the  testimonies  aud  cere- 
monies, which  he  hath  commanded  thee.     Deut.  6—6  and  17.     See  7 — 11. 

Lay  up  these  my  words  in  your  hearts  and  minds,  and  hang  them 'for  a 
sign  on  your  hands,  and  place  them  between  your  eyes.  Teach  your  children 
that  they  meditate  on  them,  when  thou  sittest  in  thy  house,  and  when  thou 
walkest  on  the  way,  and  when  thou  liest  down  and  risest  up.  Thou  shalt 
write  them  upon  the  posts  and  the  doors  of  thy  house.     Ibid.  11 — 18  to  20. 

Let  not  the  book  of  this  law  depart  from  thy  mouth:  but  thou  shalt  med- 
itate on  it  day  and  night.     Josue.  1—8.     See  Psalm.  1 — 2. 

My  son,  forget  not  my  law,  and  let  thy  heart  keep  my  commandments. 
Prov.  3—1.     See  4—1,  10  and  20. 

My  son,  keep  the  commandments  of  thy  father,  and  forsake  not  the  law 
of  thy  mother.  Bind  them  in  thy  heart  continually,  and  put  them  about  thy 
neck.  When  thou  walkest,  let  them  go  with  thee:  when  thou  sleepest,  let 
them  keep  thee:  and  when  thou  awakest,  talk  with  them.  Ibid.  6 — 20  to  22, 
See  7—1,  2. 

Strict  Adherence  to  the  Word  of  the  Lord  Enjoined. 

You  shall  not  add  to  the  word  that  I  speak  to  you,  neither  shaU  you  take 
away  from  it.     Deut.  4 — 2. 

Keep  therefore  and  do  the  things  which  the  Lord  God  hath  commanded 
you:  you  shall  not  go  aside  neither  to  the  right  hand,  nor  to  the  left:  but  you 
shall  walk  in  the  way  that  the  Lord  your  God  hath  commanded.  Ibid. 
5-32,  33. 

The  Lord  shall  make  thee  the  head,  and  not  the  tail:  and  thou  shalt  be 
always  above,  and  not  beneath:  yet  so  if  thou  wilt  hear  the  commandments 
of  the  Lord  thy  God  which  I  command  thee  this  day,  and  keep  and  do  them. 


978  WORD. 

And  turn  not  away  from  them  neither  to  the  right  hand,  nor  to  the  left. 
Ibid.  28 — 13,  14.     See  following  verses. 

Observe  and  do  all  the  law,  which  Moses  my  servant  hath  commanded 
thee:  turn  not  from  it  to  the  right  hand  or  to  the  left,  Josue.  1 — 7.  See 
23—6. 

Decline  not  to  the  right  hand,  nor  to  the  left:  turn  away  thy  foot  from 
evil.     Prov.  4—27. 

This  is  the  way;  walk  ye  in  it;  and  go  not  aside,  neither  to  the  right  hand 
nor  to  the  left.     Isa.  80—21. 

All  of  OocTs  Word  has  not  been  Committed  to  Writing. 

The  Paraclete,  the  Holy  Ghost,  whom  the  Father  will  send  in  my  name,  he 
will  teach  you  all  things,  and  bring  all  things  to  your  mind,  whatsoever  I 
shall  have  said  to  you.    John.  14—26.    See  20—30.  and  21—25. 

Brethren,  stand  firm:  and  hold  the  traditions  which  you  have  learned, 
whether  by  word  or  by  our  epistle.     2.  Thess.  2 — 14.    See  1.  Cor.  11—34. 

Having  more  things  to  write  unto  you,  I  would  not  by  paper  and  ink:  for 
I  hope  that  I  shall  be  with  you,  and  speak  face  to  face.     2.  John,  verse  12. 

I  had  many  things  to  write  unto  thee:  but  I  would  not  by  ink  and  pen 
write  to  thee.  But  I  hope  speedily  to  see  thee;  and  we  will  speak  face  to 
face.     3.  John,  verses  13,  14. 

TTie  Word  of  Ood  to  be  not  only  Heard  and  Spoken,  but  also  Believed  and 

Fulfilled. 

Aaron  spoke  all  the  words  which  the  Lord  had  said  to  Moses:  and  he 
wrought  all  the  signs  before  the  people,  and  the  xJeople  believed.  And  they 
heard  that  the  Lord  had  visited  the  children  of  Israel,  and  that  he  had  looked 
upon  their  affliction:  and  falling  down  they  adored.  Exod.  4 — 30,  31.  See 
Gen.  4—6. 

Moses  came  and  told  the  people  all  the  words  of  the  Lord,  and  all  the 
judgments:  and  aU  the  people  answered  with  one  voice:  We  will  do  all  the 
words  of  the  Lord,  which  he  hath  spoken.  *  *  And  taking  the  book  of  the 
covenant,  he  read  it  in  the  hearing  of  the  people:  and  they  said:  All  things 
that  the  Lord  hath  spoken,  we  will  do:  we  will  be  obedient.  Exod.  24 — 3  and  7. 

Moses  called  all  Israel,  and  said  to  them:  Hear,  O  Israel,  the  ceremonies 
and  judgments,  which  I  speak  in  your  ears  this  day:  learn  them,  and  fulfil 
them  in  work.  *  *  Approach  thou  rather:  and  hear  all  things  that  the 
Lord  our  God  shall  say  to  thee:  and  thou  shalt  speak  to  us,  and  we  will  hear 
and  will  do  them.     Dent.  5 — I  and  27. 

These  are  the  precepts,  and  ceremonies,  and  judgments,  which  the  Lord 
your  God  commanded  that  I  should  teach  you,  and  that  you  should  do  them 
in  the  land  into  which  you  pass  over  to  possess  it.  Ibid.  6 — 1.  See  verse  8; 
also  8—1. 

Moses  said  to  Josue:  When  all  Israel  come  together,  to  apjiear  in  the  sight 
of  the  Lord  thy  God,  in  the  place  which  the  Lord  shall  choose,  thou  shalt  read 
the  words  of  this  law  before  all  Israel,  in  their  hearing;  and  the  people  being 
all  assembled  together,  both  men  and  women,  children  and  strangers,  that 
are  within  thy  gates;  that  hearing  they  may  learn,  and  fear  the  Lord  yoyr 
God,  and  keep  and  fulfil  all  the  words  of  this  law.     Ibid.  31—11,  12.     See 


WORD.  979 

Josue.  1—8;  Judges.  3—30;  1.  Kings.  3—9,  10;  2.  Esdras.  8— 3  and  9,  and  Job. 
42—5. 

The  Lord  said:  Forasmuch  as  this  people, draw  near  me  with  their  niouth, 
and  with  their  lips  glorify  me,  but  their  heart  is  far  from  me,  and  they  have 
feared  me  with  the  commandment  and  doctrines  of  men;  therefore  behold, 
I  will  proceed  to  cause  an  admiration  in  this  people,  by  a  great  and  wonder- 
ful miracle:  for  wisdom  shall  perish  from  their  wise  men,  and  the  understand- 
ing of  their  prudent  men  shall  be  hid.     Isa.  29 — 13,  14. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord:  Stand  in  the  court  of  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and 
speak  to  all  the  cities  of  Juda,  out  of  which  they  come,  to  adore  in  the  house 
of  the  Lord,  all  the  words  which  I  have  commanded  thee  to  speak  unto  them; 
leave  not  out  one  word.  If  so  be  they  will  hearken  and  be  converted  every 
one  from  his  evil  way;  that  I  may  repent  me  of  the  evil  that  I  think  to  do 
unto  them  for  the  wickedness  of  their  doings.     Jerem.  26 — 2,  3. 

They  come  to  thee,  as  if  a  people  were  coming  in:  and  my  people  sit  before 
thee,  and  hear  thy  words, and  do  them  not:  fi^r  they  turn  them  into  a  song  of 
their  mouth,  and  their  heart  goeth  after  their  covetousness.  And  thou  art  to 
them  as  a  musical  song  which  is  sung  with  a  sweet  and  agreeable  voice:  and 
they  hear  tliy  words,  and  do  them  not.     Ezech.  33 — 31,  32. 

The  word  came  to  the  king  of  Nineve:  and  he  rose  up  out  of  his  throne, 
and  cast  away  his  robe  from  him,  and  was  clothed  with  sackcloth,  and  sat  in 
ashes.    Jonas.  3 — 6.     See  verse  3;  also  Matth.  5—21  and  following  verses. 

Whosoever  heareth  these  my  words,  and  doeth  them,  shall  be  likened  to 
a  wise  man,  who  built  his  house  upon  a  rock.  Matth.  7 — 24.  See  verses  21 
and  26.  , 

This  people  honoureth  me  with  their  lips:  but  their  heart  is  far  from  me. 
Ibid.  15—8.     See  Mark.  7—6. 

Go  ye,  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations;  baptizing  them  in  the  name  of 
the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Teaching  them  to  observe 
all  things  whatsoever  I  have  commanded  you.  Matth.  28 — 19,  20.  See  Mark. 
16—15;  also  Luke.  5 — 3  and  11. 

Whosoever  cometh  to  me,  and  heareth  my  words,  and  doeth  them,  I  will 
show  you  to  whom  he  is  like.  He  is  like  to  a  man  building  a  house,  who 
digged  deep,  and  laid  the  foundation  upon  a  rock.  And  when  a  flood  came, 
the  stream  beat  vehemently  upon  that  house,  and  it  could  not  shake  it:  for  it 
was  founded  on  a  rock.  But  he  that  heareth,  and  doeth  not,  is  like  to  a  man 
building  his  house  upon  the  earth,  without  a  foundation;  against  which  the 
stream  beat  vehemently,  and  immediately  it  fell:  and  the  ruin  of  that  house 
was  great.     Luke.  6—47  to  49.     See  10—39  and  43. 

It  came  to  pass,  as  he  spoke  these  things,  that  a  certain  woman  from  the 
crowd  lifting  up  her  voice,  said  to  him:  Blessed  is  the  womb  that  bore  thee, 
and  the  paps  that  gave  thee  suck.  But  he  said:  Yea  rather,  blessed  are  they 
who  hear  the  word  of  God,  and  keep  it.  Ibid.  11—27,  38.  See  12-47;  19—47 
48,  and  21—37,  88. 

If  you  know  these  things,  you  shall  be  blessed  if  you  do  them.  John. 
13—17.     See  Acts.  2—37,  38  and  41;  also  4—4. 

Then  the  twelve,  calling  together  the  multitude  of  the  disciples,  said: 
It  is  not  fit  that  we  should  leave  the  word  of  God,  and  serve  tables.  Acts. 
6 — 2.  Observe  that  the  tables,  to  which  reference  is  her^  made,  were  those  of 
destitute  widows.  Preaching  the  word  of  Ood  was,  therefore,  held  prefera- 
ble to  the  doing  of  works  of  mercy. 


980  WORD. 

The  Grentiles  hearing  this,  were  glad,  and  glorified  the  word  of  the  Lord: 
and  as  many  as  were  pre-ordained  to  eternal  life,  believed.  Ibid.  13 — 48.  See 
8— 5,6.and  35;  also  10—5,  6  and  44. 

A  certain  woman  named  Lydia,  a  seUer  of  purple  of  the  city  of  Thyatira, 
one  that  worshipped  God,  heard  us,  whose  heart  the  Lord  opened  to  attend 
to  the  things  which  were  spoken  by  Paul.  Ibid.  16 — 14.  See  verse  15;  also 
14—1. 

Now  these  were  more  noble  than  those  of  Thessalonica,  who  received  the 
word  with  all  eagerness,  daily  searching  the  scriptures,  whether  these  things 
were  so.  And  many  indeed  of  them  that  believed,  and  of  honourable  women 
that  were  Grentiles,  and  men  not  a  few.     Ibid.  17 — 11,12. 

And  when  they  {the  Athenians)  had  heard  of  the  resurrection  of  the 
dead,  some  indeed  mocked:  but  others  said:  We  will  hear  thee  again  con- 
;eming  this  matter.  So  Paul  went  out  from  among  them.  But  certain  men 
adhered  to  him,  and  believed:  among  whom  was  also  Diouysius  the  Areopa- 
gite,and  a  woman  named  Damaris,and  others  with  them.    Ibid.  17 — 32  to  34. 

All  who  dwelt  in  Asia  heai'd  the  word  of  the  Lord,  Jews  and  Grentiles. 
Ibid.     19—10. 

Not  the  hearers  of  the  law  are  just  before  God,  but  the  doers  of  the  law 
shall  be  justified.     Rom.  2—13.     See  Acts.  26—28,  29. 

Be  ye  doers  of  the  word,and  not  hearers  only,  deceiving  your  own  selves. 
For  if  a  man  be  a  heai'er  of  the  word,  and  not  a  doer;  he  shall  be  compared  to 
a  man  beholding  his  natural  countenance  in  a  glass:  for  he  beheld  himself, 
and  went  his  way,  and  presently  forgot  what  manner  of  man  he  weis.  But 
he  that  hath  looked  into  the  perfect  law  of  liberty,  and  hath  continued  in  it, 
not  becoming  a  forgetful  hearer,  but  a  doer  of  the  work;  tliis  man  shall  be 
blessed  in  his  deed.     James.  1 — 22  to  25. 

Contempt  for  the  Word  of  Ood,  and  Punishment  of  such  Contempt. 

When  the  king  {Jeroboam)  had  heard  the  word  of  the  man  of  God,  which 
he  had  cried  out  against  the  altar  in  Bethel,  he  stretched  forth  his  hand  from 
the  altar,  saying:  Lay  hold  on  him.  And  his  hand  which  he  stretched  forth 
against  him  withered :  and  he  was  not  able  to  draw  it  back  again  to  him. 
3.  Kings.  13—4.     See  4.  Kings.   17—14,  19;  2.  Paral.  18-7,  and  36—15. 

I  called,  and  you  refused:  I  stretched  out  my  hand;  and  there  was  none 
that  regarded.  You  have  despised  all  my  counsel,  and  have  neglected  my 
reprehensions.  I  also  will  laugh  in  your  destruction;  and  wiU  mock  w^hen 
that  shall  come  to  you  which  you  feared.  When  sudden  calamity  shall  fall 
on  you,  and  destruction,  as  a  tempest,  shall  be  at  hand;  when  tribulation  and 
distress  shall  come  upon  you;  then  shall  they  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  not 
hear:  they  shall  rise  in  the  morning,  and  shall  not  find  me:  because  the}'  have 
hated  instruction,  and  received  not  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  nor  consented  to  my 
counsel,  but  despised  all  my  reproof.     Prov,  1 — 24  to  30. 

He  that  turneth  away  his  ears  from  hearing  the  law,  his  prayer  shall  be 
an  abomination.     Ibid.  28—9.     See  Isa.  28—14,  and  29—13. 

You,  that  have  forsaken  the  Lord,  that  have  forgotten  my  holy  mount, 
that  set  a  table  for  fortune,  and  offer  libations  upon  it:  I  will  number  you  in 
the  sword,  and  you  shall  all  fall  by  slaughter:  because  I  called,  and  you  did 
not  answer:  I  spoke,  and  you  did  not  hear.  Isa.  65—11,  12.  See  30 — 9  and 
12;  66—4,  and  Jerem.  2—5. 


WORD.  981 

They  have  denied  the  Lord,  and  said,  It  is  not  he:  and  the  evil  shall  not 
come  upon  us:  we  shall  not  see  the  sword  and  famine.  *  *  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  the  God  of  hosts:  Because  you  have  spoken  this  word:  behold,  I  will 
make  my  words  in  thy  mouth  as  fire,  and  this  people  as  wood,  and  it  shall 
devour  them.  *  *  Hear,  O  foolish  people  and  without  understanding:  who 
have  eyes,  and  see  not:  and  ears,  and  hear  not.  Jerem.  5 — 13,  14  and  21» 
See  7—13;  16—9,  and  Chapter  19. 

The  Lord  hath  sent  to  you  all  liis  servants  the  prophets,  rising  early  and 
sending,  and  you  have  not  hearkened,  nor  inclined  your  ears  to  hear.  Ibid. 
25—4.     See  verse  7;  also  35—15,  and  Ezech.  3—4  and  7. 

Whosoever  shall  not  receive  you,  nor  hear  your  words,  going  forth  out  of 
that  house,  or  city,  shake  off  the  dust  from  your  feet.  Amen  I  say  to  you,  it 
shall  be  more  tolerable  for  the  land  of  Sodom  and  Gomorrha,  in  the  day  of 
judgment,  than  for  that  city.     Matth.  10—14,  15.     See  Luke.  10—10,  11. 

Then  he  began  to  upbraid  the  cities,  wherein  were  done  the  most  of  his 
mighty  works,  because  they  had  not  done  penance.     Matth.  11—20. 

They  (the  Jews)  contradicting  and  blaspheming,  shaking  his  garments,  he 
(Paul)  said  to  them:  Your  blood  be  upon  your  own  heads:  I  am  clean:  from 
henceforth  I  will  go  to  the  Gentiles.     Acts.  18 — 6.     See  13 — 45. 

When  they  had  known  God,  they  have  not  glorified  him  as  God,  nor 
gave  thanks:  but  became  vain  in  their  thoughts,  and  their  foolish  heart  was 
darkened.     Rom.  1 — 21. 

The  Word  of  God  Remains  Forever. 

God  is  not  as  a  man,  that  he  should  lie,  nor  as  the  son  of  rnan,  that  he 
should  be  changed.  Hath  he  said  then,  and  will  he  not  do  ?  hath  he  spoken^ 
and  will  he  not  fulfil  ?    Num.  23— 19. 

The  destruction  of  Ninive  is  at  hand:  for  the  word  of  the  Lord  must  be 
fulfilled.     Tob.  14—6. 

The  counsel  of  the  Lord  standeth  for  ever:  the  thoughts  of  his  heart  to 
all  generations.     Psalm.  32 — 11. 

The  truth  of  the  Lord  remaineth  for  ever.     Psalm.  116—2. 

For  ever,  O  Lord,  thy  word  standeth  firm  in  heaven:  thy  truth  unto  all 
generations.     Psalm.  118—89,  90. 

The  grass  is  withered,  and  the  flower  is  fallen:  but  the  word  of  our  Lord 
endm-eth  for  ever.     Isa.  40 — 8. 

Lift  up  your  eyes  to  heaven,  and  look  down  to  the  earth  beneath:  for  the 
heavens  shall  vanish  like  smoke;  and  the  earth  shall  be  worn  away  like  a 
garment;  and  the  inhabitants  thereof  shall  perish  in  like  manner:  but  my  sal- 
vation shall  be  for  ever,  and  my  justice  shall  not  fail.  Ibid.  51 — 6.  See 
.54—10. 

Amen  I  say  unto  you,  till  heaven  and  earth  pass,  one  jot  or  one  tittle  shall 
not  pass  from  the  law,  till  all  be  fulfilled.     Matth.  5—18. 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away;  but  my  words  shall  not  pass  away» 
Ibid.  24—35.     See  Mark.  13— 31,  and  Luke.  21—33.  f 

It  is  easier  for  heaven  and  earth  to  pass,  than  for  one  tittle  of  the  law  to 
fail.     Luke.  16—17.     See  1.  Peter.  1—25. 

Power  and  Efficacy  of  God's  Word. 

God  said:  Be  light  made.  And  light  was  made.  Gen.  1—3.  See  whole 
Chapter. 

62 


•88  WORK. 

And  I  said:  Hitherto  thou  shalt  come,  and  shalt  go  no  further:  and  here 
thou  shalt  break  thy  swelling  waves.     Job.  88 — 11. 

He  spoke,  and  they  were  made:  he  commanded,  and  they  were  created. 
Psalm.  3a— 9.     See  Psalm.  148—5,  and  Judith.  16—17. 

My  counsel  shall  stand:  and  all  my  will  shall  be  done.  Isa.  46 — 10.  See 
55—11. 

Jesus  said  to  the  centurion:  Go;  and  as  thou  hast  believed,  so  be  it  done 
to  thee.  And  the  servant  was  healed  at  the  same  hour.  Matth.  8 — 13.  See 
verse  26. 

With  authority  he  commandeth  even  the  unclean  spirits,  and  they  obey 
him.     Mark.  1—27. 

And,  stretching  forth  his  hand,  he  (Jesus)  touched  him,  saying:  I  will: 
be  thou  cleansed.  And  immediately  the  leprosy  departed  from  him.  *  * 
But  that  you  may  know  that  the  Son  of  man  hath  power  on  earth  to  forgive 
sins,  (he  said  to  the  sick  of  the  palsy)  I  say  to  thee.  Arise,  take  up  thy  bed, 
and  go  into  thy  house.  And  immediately  rising  up  before  them,  he  took  up 
the  bed  on  which  he  lay.  Luke.  5—18  and  24,  25.  See  Matth.  8-8;  9—6; 
Mark.  1^1,  and  2— 11. 

They  came  and  awakened  him,  saying:  Master,  we  perish.  But  he, 
arising,  rebuked  the  wind,  and  the  raging  of  the  water:  and  it  ceased,  and 
there  was  a  calm.  Luke.  8—24.  See  7—14;  8—54;  ilatth.  8—26;  Mark.  4—89; 
5— il,  and  John.  11—43. 

The  Word  of  God  is  the  Food  of  the  Soul. 

Not  in  bread  alone  doth  man  live;  but  in  every  word  that  proceedeth  from 
the  mouth  of  God.     Deut  8—3.     See  Matth.  4—4,  and  Luke  4 — i. 

It  is  not  the  growing  of  fruits  that  nourisheth  men,  but  thy  word  pre- 
serveth  them  that  beUeve  in  thee.     Wisdom.  16—26.     See  verse  12. 

Thy  words  were  found,  and  I  did  eat  them,  and  thy  word  was  to  me  a 
joy  and  gladness  of  my  heai-t:  for  thy  name  is  called  upon  me,  O  Lord  God 
of  hosts.    Jerem.  15 — 16. 

Son  of  man,  thy  belly  shedl  eat,  and  thy  bowels  shall  be  filled  with  this 
book  which  T  give  thee.  And  I  did  eat  it:  and  it  was  sweet  as  honey  in  my 
mouth.     Ezech.  3—3.     See  Apocal.  10—9,  10. 

WORK. 
There  are  Works  Perfectly  Oood. 

In  all  these  things  Job  sinned  not  by  his  lips  nor  spoke  he  any  foolish 
thing  against  God.    Job.  1—22.     See  4.  Kings.  20—3. 

Be  ye  angry,  and  sin  not.     Psalm.  4 — 5.     See  Ephes.  4 — 26. 

The  Lord  will  reward  me  according  to  my  justice;  and  will  repay  me 
according  to  the  cleanness  of  my  hands:  because  I  have  kept  the  ways  of  the 
Lord;  and  have  not  done  wickedly  against  my  God.  For  all  his  judgments 
are  in  my  sight:  and  his  justices  I  have  not  put  away  from  me.  And  I  shall 
be  spotless  with  him:  and  shall  keep  myself  from  my  iniquity.  Psalm.  17—21 
to  24,     See  2.  Kings.  22 — 21  and  following  verses. 

I  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  remember  how  I  have  walked  before  thee  in 
truth,  and  with  a  perfect  heart,  and  have  done  that  which  is  good  in  thy  sight. 
Isa.  88-8.     See  1—16,  17,  and  4.  Kings.  20—3. 


WORK.  983 

For  in  many  things  (but  not  in  all)  we  all  offend.  James.  3 — 2.  See 
2.  Peter.  1—10,  and  1.  John.  3 — 6.  See  also  under  LAW,  examples  of  those 
who  have  fulfilled  the  law. 

Every  one  that  is  born  of  God,  doth  not  commit  sin:  for  his  seed  remain- 
eth  in  him;  and  he  cannot  sin,  because  he  is  born  of  God.  1.  John.  3 — 9.  See 
5—18. 

Oood  Works  Commended. 

Let  your  light  so  shine  before  men,  that  they  may  see  your  good  works, 
and  glorify  your  Father  who  is  in  heaven.  Matth.  5 — 16.  See  3 — 10,  and 
Luke.  3—9, 

Every  good  tree  yieldeth  good  fruit,  and  the  bad  tree  yieldeth  bad  fruit. 
A  good  tree  cannot  yield  bad  fruit;  neither  can  a  bad  tree  yield  good  fruit. 
Matth.  7—17,  18.     See  12—33,  and  Luke.  6—43. 

We  are  his  workmanship,  created  in  Christ  Jesus  in  good  works;  which 
God  hath  prepared,  that  we  should  walk  in  them.  Ephes.  2 — 10.  See  1.  Tim. 
6—18. 

It  is  a  faithful  saying:  and  of  these  things  I  will  have  thee  to  affirm  ear- 
nestly: that  they  who  believe  in  God  may  be  careful  to  excel  in  good  works. 
*  *  And  let  our  men  also  learn  to  excel  in  good  works  for  necessary  uses: 
that  they  be  not  unfruitful.    Titus.  3— 8  and  14.    See  2— 14. 

We  desire  tha^  every  one  of  you  should  shovv  forth  the  same  carefulness 
to  the  accomplishing  of  hope  unto  the  end:  that  you  become  not  sloth- 
ful, but  followers  of  them,  who  through  faith  and  patience  shall  inherit  the 
promises.     Hebr.  6—11,  12. 

Let  us  consider  one  another  to  provoke  unto  charity  and  to  good  works. 
Ibid.  10—24. 

Dearly  beloved,  I  beseech  you,  as  strangers  and  pilgrims,  to  refrain  your- 
selves from  carnal  desires,  which  war  against  the  soul,  having  your  conver- 
sation good  among  the  Gentiles;  that  whereas  they  speak  against  you  as  evil 
doers,  considering  you  by  your  good  works,  they  may  glorify  God  in  the  day 
of  visitation.     1.  Peter.  2 — 11,  12.     See  Chapter  1. 

Good  Works  Necessary  to  Salvation. 

If  you  forgive  men  their  offences,  your  heavenly  Father  will  also  forgive 
you  your  offences.  But  if  you  will  not  forgive  men,  neither  will  your  Father 
forgive  you  your  sins.  Matth.  6 — 14,  15.  See  18 — 35;  Eccli.  28—1,  and  Mark. 
11—25. 

Not  every  one  that  saith  to  me.  Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter  into  the  kingdom 
of  heaven:  but  he  that  doeth  the  will  of  my  Father,  who  is  in  heaven,  he  shall 
enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven.     Matth.  7 — 21.     See  Luke.  6 — 46. 

If  thou  wilt  enter  into  life,  keep  the  commandments.  Matth.  19 — 17. 
Then  shall  he  say  to  them  also  that  shall  be  on  his  left  hand:  Depart  from 
me,  ye  cursed,  into  everlasting  fire,  which  was  prepared  for  the  devil  and 
his  angels.  For  1  was  hungry,  and  you  gave  me  not  to  eat:  I  was  thirsty, 
and  you  gave  me  not  to  drink.  I  was  a  stranger,  and  you  took  me  not  in; 
naked,  and  you  clothed  me  not;  sick,  and  in  prison,  and  you  did  not  visit 
me.  Then  shall  they  also  answer  him,  saying:  Lord,  when  did  we  see  thee 
hungry  or  thirsty,  or  a  stranger,  or  naked,  or  sick,  or  in  prison,  and  did  not 


984  WORK. 

ministf  r  to  thee  ?  Then  he  shall  answer  them,  saying:  Amen  I  say  to  you,  as- 
you  did  it  not  to  one  of  these  least  ones,  neither  did  you  do  it  to  me.  And 
these  shall  go  into  everlasting  punishment;  but  the  just,  into  life  everlasting. 
Ibid.  25—41  to  46. 

A  certain  lawyer  stood  up,  tempting  him,  and  saying:  Master, what  must 
I  do  to  possess  eternal  life  ?  But  he  said  to  him:  What  is  written  in  the  law? 
how  readest  thou?  He  answering,  said:  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God 
■with  thy  whole  heart,  and  with  thy  whole  soul,  and  with  all  thy  strength, 
and  with  all  thy  mind;  and  thy  neighbour  as  thyself.  And  he  said  to  him  : 
Thou  hast  answered  right:  This  do,  and  thou  shalt  live.     Luke.  10—25  to  28. 

Unless  you  do  penance,  you  shall  all  hkewise  perish.  Ibid.  13—5.  See 
verse  30. 

If  you  know  these  things,  j^ou  shall  be  blessed  if  you  do  them.  John. 
13—17. 

You  are  my  friends,  if  you  do  the  things  that  I  command  you.  Ibid. 
15—14. 

If  you  Live  according  to  the  flesh,  you  shall  die:  but  if  by  the  spirit  you 
mortify  the  deeds  of  the  flesh,  you  shall  live.     Rom.  8 — 13. 

My  dearly  beloved,  (as  you  have  always  obeyed  not  as  in  my  presence 
only,  but  much  more  now  in  my  absence,)  work  your  salvation  with  fear  and 
trembling.     Phihp.  2—12. 

A  faithful  saying:  For  if  we  be  dead  with  him,  we  shall  live  also  with 
him:  if  we  suffer,  we  shall  also  reign  with  him:  if  we  deny  him,  he  also  will 
deny  us.     2.  Tim.  2—11,  12. 

Patience  is  necessary  for  you;  that,  doing  the  will  of  God,  you  may  re- 
ceive the  promise.     Hebr.  10 — 36. 

What  shall  it  profit,  my  brethren,  if  a  man  say  he  hath  faith,  but  hath 
not  works  ?  Shall  faith  be  able  to  save  him  ?    James.  2 — 14. 

Reivard  of  Oood  Works. 

(See  also  Fruit,  and  Reward.) 

The  Lord  will  reward  me  according  to  my  justice:  and  according  to  the 
cleanness  of  my  hands  he  will  render  to  me.  Because  I  have  kept  the  ways 
of  the  Lord,  and  have  not  wickedly  departed  from  my  God.  2.  Kings.  22 — 21, 
22.     See  Psalm.  17—21. 

Because  they  were  humbled,  the  wrath  of  the  Lord  turned  away  from 
them,  and  they  were  not  utterly  destroyed:  for  even  in  Juda  there  were  found 
good  works.     2.  Paral.  12—12. 

And  Jehu  the  son  of  Hanani  the  seer  met  him  (Josaphat),  and  said  to 
him:  Thou  helpest  the  ungodly,  and  thou  art  joined  in  friendship  with  them 
that  hate  the  Lord;  and  therefore  thou  didst  deserve  indeed  the  wrath  of  the 
Lord:  but  good  works  are  found  in  thee,  because  thou  hast  taken  away  the 
groves  out  of  the  land  of  Juda,  and  hast  prepared  thy  heart  to  seek  the  Lord 
the  God  of  thy  fathers.     Ibid.  19—1  to  3. 

By  the  fruit  of  his  own  mouth  shall  a  man  be  filled  with  good  things:  and 
according  to  the  works  of  his  hands  it  shall  be  repaid  him.  Prov.  12—14. 
See  EccU.  14—20,  21. 

All  mercy  shall  make  a  place  for  every  man,  according  to  the  merit  of 
his  works.    Eccli.  16—15.    See  Eccles.  3—12. 


WORK.  985 

They  shall  deliver  their  own  souls  by  their  justice,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 
Ezech.  14—14.     See  Chapter  20. 

Thy  Father,  who  seeth  in  secret,  will  reward  thee.  Matth.  6—6.  See 
20—8. 

The  Son  of  man  shall  come  in  the  glory  of  his  Father  with  his  Angels: 
and  then  will  he  render  to  every  man  according  to  his  works.  Ibid.  16 — 27. 
See  25—34  to  40. 

The  hour  cometh,  wherein  all  that  are  in  the  graves  shall  hear  the  voice 
of  the  Son  of  God.  And  they  that  have  done  good,  shall  come  forth  unto  the 
resurrection  of  life;  but  they  that  have  done  evil,  unto  the  resurrection  of 
judgment.     John.  5 — 28,  29. 

I  have  chosen  you,  and  have  appointed  you,  that  you  should  go,  and 
should  bring  forth  fruit,  and  your  fruit  should  remain.     Ibid.  15 — 16. 

We  know  that  to  them  that  love  God,  all  things  work  together  unto  good. 
Rom.  8—28.     See  2—5  to  10. 

Owe  no  man  any  thing,  but  that  you  love  one  another:  for  he  that  loveth 
his  neighbour  hath  fulfilled  the  law.     Ibid.  13 — 8. 

Be  ye  steadfast,  and  unmoveable,  always  abounding  in  the  work  of  the 
Lord,  knowing  that  your  labour  is  not  in  vain  in  the  Lord.  1.  Cor.  15 — 58. 
See  3—8. 

We  must  all  appear  before  the  judgment-seat  of  Christ;  that  every  one 
may  receive  the  proper  things  of  the  body,  according  as  he  hath  done,  wheth- 
er it  be  good  or  evil.     2.  Cor.  5 — 10.     See  9 — 6. 

What  things  a  man  shall  sow,  those  also  shall  he  reap.  For  he  that  sow- 
eth  in  his  flesh,  of  the  flesh  also  shall  reap  corruption:  but  he  that  soweth  in 
the  Spirit,  of  the  Spirit  shall  reap  life  everlasting.     Galat.  6 — 8. 

Whatsoever  good  every  one  shall  do,  the  same  shall  he  receive  from  the 
Lord,  whether  he  be  bond  or  free.     Ephes.  6 — 8. 

He  also  that  striveth  for  the  mastery,  is  not  crowned,  except  he  strive 
lawfully.     2.  Tim.  2—5. 

"^^  I  have  fought  a  good  fight;  I  have  finished  my  course;  I  have  kept  the 
faith.  For  the  rest,  there  is  laid  up  for  me  a  crown  of  'justice,  which  the 
Lord  the  just  judge  will  render  to  me  at  that  day.  Ibid.  4—8.  See  Apocal. 
14—13. 

God  is  not  unjust,  that  he  should  forget  your  work,  and  the  love  which 
you  have  shown  in  his  name.     Hebr.  6 — 10. 

Do  not,  therefore,  lose  your  confidence  which  hath  a  great  reward.  Ibid. 
10-35.     See  11— 26. 

Do  not  forget  to  do  good,  and  to  impart:  for  by  such  sacrifices  God's  fa- 
vour is  obtained.     Ibid.  13—16. 

Blessed  is  the  man  than  endureth  temptation:  for  when  he  hath  been 
proved,  he  shall  receive  the  crown  of  life,  which  God  hath  promised  to  them 
that  love  him.    James.  1 — 12. 

Do  you  see  tliat  by  works  a  man  is  justified,  and  not  by  faith  only?  Ibid  J 
2—24. 

Evil  Works  Displease  God,  and  Merit  Punishments 

The  Lord  said  to  Adam:  Who  hath  told  thee  that  thou  wast  naked,  but 
that  thou  hast  eaten  of  the  tree  whereof  I  commanded  thee  that  thou  shouldst 
not  eat?    Gen.  3—11. 


«8«  WORK. 

K  thou  do  well,  shalt  thou  not  receive  ?  but  if  ill,  shall  not  sin  forthwith 
be  present  at  the  door  ?    Ibid.  4 — 7. 

God  seeing  that  the  wickedness  of  men  was  great  on  the  earth,  and  that 
all  the  thought  of  their  heart  was  bent  upon  evil  at  all  times,  it  repented  him 
that  he  had  made  man  on  the  earth.  And  being  touched  inwardly  with  sor- 
row of  heart,  he  said :  I  will  destroy  man,  whom  I  have  created,  from  the 
face  of  the  earth.     Ibid.  6—5,  6.     See  7 — 4. 

Whosoever  shall  shed  man's  blood,  his  blood  shall  be  shed:  for  man  was 
made  to  the  image  of  God.  Ibid.  9 — 6.  See  Matth.  26 — 52,  and  Apocal- 
la— 10. 

The  Lord  scattered  them  from  that  place  into  all  lands,  and  they  ceased 
to  build  the  city.  And  therefore  the  name  thereof  was  caUed  Babel,  because 
there  the  language  of  the  whole  earth  was  confounded:  and  from  thence  the 
Lord  scattered  them  abroad  upon  the  face  of  aU  countries.     Gen.  11 — 8,  9. 

The  male,  whose  flesh  of  his  foreskin  shall  not  be  circumcised,  that  soul 
shall  be  destroyed  out  of  his  people:  because  he  hath  broken  my  covenant. 
Ibid.  17—14. 

And  the  Lord  said:  The  cry  of  Sodom  and  Gomorrha  is  multiplied,  and 
their  sin  is  become  exceedingly  grievous.  Ibid.  18 — 20.  See  19 — 11,  24,  26, 
and  20— 3. 

And  they  (Joseph's  brethren)  talked  one  to  another:  We  deserve  to  suffer 
these  things,  because  we  have  sinned  against  our  brother,  seeing  the  anguish 
of  his  soul,  when  he  besought  us,  and  we  would  not  hear:  therefore  is  this 
affliction  come  upon  us.     Ibid.  42 — 21.     See  44 — 16. 

The  cry  of  the  children  of  Israel  is  come  unto  me:  and  I  have  seen  their 
affliction,  wherewith  they  are  oppressed  by  the  Egyptians.  And  the  Lord 
liberated  the  Israelites  from  the  bondage  of  Egypt,  while  chastising  their  op- 
pressors.    Exod.  3 — 9.     See  Chapters  7  to  12. 

Then  standing  in  the  gate  of  the  camp,  he  (Moses)  said:  If  any  man  be 
on  the  Lord's  side,  let  him  join  with  me.  And  all  the  sons  of  Levi  gathered 
themselves  together  unto  him:  and  he  said  to  them:  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God 
of  Israel:  Put  every  man  his  sword  upon  his  thigh:  go,  and  return  from  gate 
to  gate  through  the  midst  of  the  camp, and  let  every  man  kill  his  brother,and 
friend,  and  neighbour.  And  the  sons  of  Levi  did  according  to  the  words  of 
Moses,  and  there  were  slain  that  day  about  three  and  twenty  thousand  men. 
Ibid.  32—26  to  28.     See  verse  33;  also  Deut.  10—2. 

Oood  WorJes  are  Agreeable  to  Ood,  and  Merit  Recompense. 

Abel  also  offered  of  the  firstlings  of  his  flock,  and  of  their  fat:  and  the 
Lord  had  respect  to  Abel  and  to  his  offerings.  *  *  If  thou  do  well,  shalt 
thou  not  receive  ?  but  if  ill,  shall  not  sin  forthwith  be  present  at  the  door  ? 
Gen.  4—4  and  7.    See  Hebr.  11—4. 

He  (Henoch)  walked  with  God,  and  was  seen  no  more:  because  God  took 
him     Gen.  5—24.     See  Eccli.  44—16,  and  Hebr.  11—5. 

Noe  found  grace  before  the  Lord. — Noe  was  a  just  and  perfect  man  in  his 
generation,  he  walked  with  God.    Gen.  6—8,  9.     See  Eccli.  44—17. 

Noe  built  an  altar  unto  the  Lord:  and  taking  of  all  cattle  and  fowls  that 
were  clean,  offered  holocausts  upon  the  altar.  And  the  Lord  smelled  a  sweet 
savour,  and  said:  I  will  no  more  curse  the  earth  for  the  sake  of  man:  for  the 
imagination  and  thought  of  man's  heart  are  prone  to  evil  from  his  youth 


WORK.  987 

therefore  I  will  no  more  destroy  every  living  soul  as  1  have  done.  Gen.  8 — 20^ 
21, 

By  my  own  self  have  I  sworn,  saith  the  Lord:  because  thou  {Abraham} 
hast  done  this  thing,  and  hast  not  spared  thy  only  begotten  son  for  my  sake: 
I  will  bless  thee,  and  I  will  multiply  thy  seed  as  the  stars  of  heaven,  and  as 
the  sand  that  is  by  the  sea  shore:  thy  seed  shall  possess  the  gates  of  their  ene- 
mies. And  in  thy  seed  shall  all  the  nations  of  the  earth  be  blessed,  because 
thou  hast  obeyed  my  voice.     Ibid.  22— 15  to  18.     See  Exod.  1 — 20. 

I  will  multiply  thy  seed  like  the  stars  of  heaven:  and  I  will  give  to  thy 
posterity  all  these  countries:  and  in  thy  seed  shall  all  the  nations  of  the  earth 
be  blessed.  Because  Abraham  obeyed  my  voice,  and  kept  my  precepts  and 
commandments,  and  observed  my  ceremonies  and  laws.  Gen.  26 — 4,  5.  See 
12—2,  3. 

If  thou  wilt  hear  his  voice,  and  do  all  that  I  speak,  I  will  be  an  enemy  to 
thy  enemies,  and  will  afflict  them  that  afflict  thee.  Exod.  23 — 22.  See  Deut. 
7 — 12  and  following  verses. 

Do  not  defile  your  souls,  nor  touch  aught  thereof,  lest  you  be  unclean. 
For  I  am  the  Lord  your  God :  be  holy,  because  I  am  holy.  Defile  not  your 
souls  by  any  creeping  thing,  that  moveth  upon  the  earth.  For  I  am  the  Lord, 
who  brought  you  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  that  I  might  be  your  God.  Levit. 
11— 43  to  45. 

Desire  of  Reward  a  Proper  Motive  for  Doing  Good  Works. 

I  have  inclined  my  heart  to  do  thy  justifications  for  ever,  for  the  reward. 
Psalm.  118—112. 

Eejoice,  and  be  exceeding  glad:  because  your  reward  is  very  great  in 
heaven.     Matth.  5—12.     See  Luke.  6—23. 

Whatsoever  you  do,  do  it  from  the  heart,  as  to  the  Lord,  and  not  to  men: 
knowing  that  you  shall  receive  of  the  Lord  the  reward  of  inheritance.  Coloss. 
3—23,  24. 

There  is  laid  up  for  me  a  crown  of  justice,  which  the  Lord  the  just  judge 
will  render  to  me  at  that  day;  and  not  to  me  only,  but  to  them  also,  who  love 
his  coming,    2.  Tim.  4 — 8> 

By  faith  Moses,  when  he  was  grown  up,  denied  himself  to  be  the  son  of 
Pharao's  daughter,  choosing  rather  to  suffer  persecution  with  the  people  of 
God,  than  to  have  the  pleasure  of  sin  for  a  time,  esteeming  the  reproach  of 
Christ  greater  riches  than  the  treasures  of  the  Egyptians:  for  he  looked  unto 
the  reward.     Hebr.  11—24  to  26. 

The  Fear  of  Hell  a  Proper  Motive  for  the  Doing  of  Good  Works. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom.  Psalm.  110 — 10.  See 
Prov.  1—7;  9—10,  and  Eccli.  1—16. 

Pierce  thou  my  flesh  with  thy  fear:  for  I  am  afraid  of  thy  judgments. 
Psalm.  118—120. 

Fear  not  those  that  kill  the  body,  and  cannot  kill  the  soul:  but  rather  fear 
-him  that  can  destroy  both  soul  and  body  in  hell.     Matth.  10 — 28. 

Fear  the  Lord,  and  give  him  honour;  because  the  hour  of  his  judgment 
is  come.     Apocal.  14 — 7. 


«88  WORK. 

Good  Works  Appease  Ood. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  the  Grod  of  Israel:  Make  your  ways  and  your 
doings  good:  and  I  will  dwell  with  you  in  this  place.    Jerem.  7 — 3. 

Amend  your  ways,  and  your  doings,  and  hearken  to  the  voice  of  the  Lord 
your  God:  and  the  Lord  will  repent  him  of  the  evil  that  he  hath  spoken 
against  you.     Ibid.  26—13.     See  3,  John,  verse  11. 

Good  Works  Edify  our  Neighbor. 

Let  your  light  so  shine  before  men,  that  they  may  see  yoiu*  good  works, 
and  glorify  your  Father  who  is  in  heaven.  Matth.  5—16.  See  1.  Peter. 
2—13. 

I  was  unknown  by  face  to  the  churches  of  Judea,  which  were  in  Christ: 
but  they  had  heard  only:  He,  that  persecuted  us  in  times  past,  doth  now 
preach  the  faith  which  once  he  impugned:  and  they  glorified  God  in  me. 
Galat.  I— 22  to  24. 

Works  of  Supererogation  Counselled. 

Speaking  of  voluntary  chastity,  Christ  said:  All  receive  not  this  word, 
but  they  to  whom  it  is  given.  For  there  are  eunuchs,  who  were  born  so  from 
their  mother's  womb:  and  there  are  eunuchs,  who  were  made  so  by  men:  and 
there  are  eunuchs,  who  have  made  themselves  eunuchs  for  the  kingdom  of 
heaven's  sake.    He  that  can  receive  it,  let  him  receive  it.    Matth.  19—11,  12. 

Now  concerning  the  things,  whereof  you  wrote  to  me:  It  is  good  for  a  man 
not  to  touch  a  woman.  *  »  i  woxild  that  all  men  were  even  as  myself. — I 
say  to  the  unmarried  and  to  the  widows:  It  is  good  for  them  if  they  so  con- 
tinue, even  as  I.  *  *  Now  concerning  virgins,  I  have  no  commandment  of 
the  Lord:  but  I  give  counsel,  as  having  obtained  mercy  of  the  Lord,  to  be 
faithful.  *  *  Both  he  that  giveth  his  virgin  in  marriage,  doeth  well: 
and  he  that  giveth  her  not,  doeth  better.  A  woman  is  bound  by  the  law 
as  long  as  her  husband  liveth:  but  if  her  husband  die,  she  is  at  liberty:  let  her 
marry  to  whom  she  will;  only  in  the  Lord.  But  more  blessed  shall  she  be,  if 
she  so  remain,  according  to  my  counsel;  and  I  think  that  I  also  have  the 
Spirit  of  God.     1.  Cor.  7—1,  7,  8,  25  and  38  to  40. 

Referring  to  voluntary  poverty,  Christ  said:  If  thou  wilt  be  perfect, 
go,  sell  what  thou  hast,  and  give  to  the  poor;  and  thou  shalt  have  treasure  in 
heaven:  and  come,  follow  me.  Matth.  19—21.  TJiat  this  vms  intended  as  a 
counsel,  not  as  a  command,  is  evident  from  Chnst's  words:  If  thou  wilt  enter 
into  life,  keep  the  commandments.    Ibid.  19 — 17.    See  veree  29. 

Works  of  Mortification. 

David  besought  the  Lord  for  the  child:  and  David  kept  a  fast,  and  going 
in  by  himself  lay  upon  the  ground.  2.  Kings.  12 — 16.  See  3.  Kings.  21 — 27 
and  following  verses;  also  Jonas.  3 — 5  and  following  verses. 

Therefore  I  reprehend  myself,  and  do  penance  in  dust  and  ashes.  Job. 
.42—6. 

Now  therefore  saith  the  Lord:  Be  converted  to  me  with  all  your  heart,  in 
fasting,  and  in  weeping,  and  in  mourning.    Joel.  2 — 12. 


WORLD.  989 

I  chastise  my  body,  and  bring  it  into  subjection:  lest,  perhaps,  when  I 
have  preached  to  others,  I  myself  should  become  reprobate.     1.  Cor.  9—27. 

Mortify,  therefore,  your  members,  which  are  upon  the  earth:  fornication, 
uncleanness,  lust,  evil  concupiscence,  and  covetousness,  which  is  the  service 
of  idols.     Coloss.  3 — 5. 

Commemoration  of  Good  Works. 

I  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  remember  how  I  have  walked  before  thee  in  truth, 
and  wit^  a  perfect  heart,  and  have  done  that  which  is  pleasing  before  thee. 
4.  Kings.  20—3.    See  Psalm.  17—21,  22,  and  Isa.  38—3. 

O  Lord,  remember  David,  and  all  his  meekness.     Psalm.  131 — 1. 

WORLD. 

The  World  to  be  Despised. 

Be  not  conformed  to  this  world.     Rom.  12 — 12. 

God  forbid  that  I  should  glory,  but  in  the  cross  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ: 
by  whom  the  world  is  crucified  to  me,  and  I  to  the  world.    Galat.  6 — 14. 

Mind  the  things  that  are  above,  not  the  things  that  are  on  the  earth* 
Coloss.  3-2. 

Love  not  the  world,  nor  tliose  things  which  are  in  the  world.  If  any  man 
love  the  world,  the  charity  of  the  Father  is  not  in  him.     1.  John.  2 — 15. 

Love  of  the  World  Allures  from  God. 

0  ye  sons  of  men,  how  long  will  you  be  dull  of  heai't  ?  why  do  you  love 
vanity,  and  seek  after  lying  ?    Psalm.  4 — 3. 

Thou  hast  hated  them  that  regard  vanities,  to  no  purpose.     Psalnsi.  30 — 7. 

God  hath  scattered  the  bones  of  them  that  please  men:  they  have  been 
confounded,  because  God  hath  despised  them.     Psalm.  52 — 6. 

Lift  up  your  eyes  to  heaven,  and  look  down  to  the  earth  beneath:  for  the 
heavens  shall  vanish  like  smoke;  and  the  earth  shall  be  worn  away  like  a 
garment;  and  the  inhabitants  thereof  shall  perish  in  like  manner:  but  my 
salvation  shall  be  for  ever,  and  my  justice  shall  not  fail.     Isa.  51 — 6. 

Wo  to  you  when  men  shall  bless  you:  for  according  to  these  things  did 
their  fathers  to  the  false  prophets.     Luke.  6 — 26. 

1  will  ask  the  Father,  and  he  shall  give  you  another  Paraclete,  that  he 
may  abide  with  you  for  ever,  the  Spirit  of  truth,  whom  the  world  cannot  re- 
ceive;  because  it  seeth  him  not,  nor  knoweth  him.    John.  14 — 16,  17. 

If  the  world  hate  you;  know  ye  that  it  hated  me  before  you.  If  you  had 
been  of  the  world,  the  world  would  love  its  own:  but  because  you  are  not  of 
the  world,  but  I  have  chosen  you  out  of  the  world,  therefore  the  world  hateth 
you.     Ibid.  15—18,  19. 

'  No  man,  being  a  soldier  to  God,  entangleth  himself  with  worldly  business; 
that  he  may  please  him  to  whom  he  hath  engaged  himself.     2.  Tim.  2—4. 

Adulterers,  know  you  not  that  the  friendship  of  this  world,  is  the  enemy 
of  God  ?  Whosoever,  therefore,  will  be  a  friend  of  this  world,  becometh  an 
enemy  of  God.    James.  4 — i.     See  1.  Cor.  7—31,  and  2.  Peter.  1—3,  4. 

Love  not  the  world,  nor  those  things  which  are  in  the  world.  If  any  man 
love  the  world,  the  charity  of  the  Father  is  not  in  him.  1.  John.  2 — 15.  See 
following  verses;  also  3 — 1  and  13,  and  5 — 4,  5. 


990  WORSHIP. 

(See  also  Adoration,  and  Ceremony.) 

Worship  of  God,  Internal  and  External. 

It  came  to  pass  after  many  days,  that  Cain  offered,  of  the  fruits  of  the 
earth,  gifts  to  the  Lord.  Abel  also  offered  of  the  firstlings  of  his  flock,  and  of 
their  fat:  and  the  Lord  had  respect  to  Abel  and  to  his  offerings.  Gren.  4 — 3, 
4.     See  8—20,  21;  also  Chapter  22. 

Who  shall  give  them  to  have  such  a  mind,  to  fear  me,  and  to  keefl  all  my 
commandments  at  all  times,  that  it  may  be  well  with  them  and  with  their 
children  for  ever  ?    Deut.  5 — 29.     See  6 — 5. 

And  now,  Israel,  what  doth  the  Lord  thy  God  require  of  thee,  but  that 
thou  fear  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  walk  in  his  ways,  and  love  him,  and  serve 
the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul  ?  Ibid.  10—12. 
See  11—13. 

This  day  the  Lord  thy  God  hath  commanded  thee  to  do  these  command- 
ments and  judgments:  and  to  keep  and  fulfil  them  with  all  thy  heart,  and 
with  all  thy  soul.     Ibid.  26—16.     See  28—47,  48. 

The  Lord  thy  God  will  circumcise  thy  heart,  and  the  heart  of  thy  seed; 
that  thou  mayst  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  aU  thy  heart  and  with  all  thy 
soul,  that  thou  mayst  live.  Ibid.  30 — 6.  See  verse  2;  alsoJosue.  22 — 5,  and 
1.  Kings.  12—20. 

With  all  thy  soul  fear  the  Lord;  and  reverence  his  priests.  Eccli.  7—31. 
Seelsa.  29—13. 

Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  thy  whole  heart,  and  with  thy 
whole  soul,  and  with  thy  whole  mind.  Matth.  22 — 37.  See  15 — 8;  Mark. 
7—6,  and  12—30. 

The 'true  adorer  shall  adore  the  Father  in  spirit  and  in  truth.  For  the 
Father  also  seeketli  such  to  adore  him.    John,  4 — 23. 

YOUTH. 
{See  Adolescence.) 

ZEAL. 

{See  also  Anger.) 

Zeal,  as  Signifying  Earnestness  in  the  Effort  to  Attain  or  Practice  Virtue. 

Be  zealous  for  the  better  gifts.    1.  Cor.  12—31. 

Follow  after  charity;  be  zealous  for  spiritual  gifts.  Ibid.  14—1.  See 
verses  12  and  89. 

Your  emulation  hath  provoked  a  great  many.     2.  Cor.  9 — 2.     See  11 — 2. 

Be  zealous  for  that  which  is  good  in  a  good  thing  always.  Galat.  4 — 18. 
See  verse  17. 

Who  gave  himself  for  us,  that  he  might  redeem  us  from  all  iniquity, 


ZEAL.  991 

and  purify  unto  himself  a  people  acceptable,  pursuing  good  works.     Titus. 
2—14. 

God's  Zeal  and  Jealousy. 

The  Lord  said  to  Moses:  Phinees  the  son  of  Eleazar  the  son  of  Aaron  the 
priest  hath  turned  away  my  wrath  from  the  children  of  Israel:  because  he 
was  moved  with  my  zeal  against  them,  that  I  myself  might  not  destroy  the 
children  of  Israel  in  my  zeal.     Num.  25 — 10,  11.     See  Deut.  29—20. 

Out  of  Jerusalem  shall  go  forth  a  remnant,  and  that  which  shall  be 
saved  out  of  mount  Sion:  the  zeal  of  the  Lord  of  hosts  shall  do  this.  4.  Kings. 
19—31.     See  Isa.  37—32. 

How  long,  O  Lord,  wilt  thou  be  angry  for  ever;  shall  thy  zeal  be  kindled 
like  a  fire  ?    Psalm.  78-5. 

His  empire  shall  be  multiplied;  and  there  shall  be  no  end  of  peace:  he 
shall  sit  upon  the  throne  of  David,  and  upon  his  kingdom;  to  establish  it  and 
strengthen  it  with  judgment  and  with  justice,  from  henceforth  and  for  ever: 
the  zeal  of  the  Lord  of  hosts  will  perform  this.     Isa.  9 — 7. 

The  Lord  shall  go  forth  as  a  mighty  man:  as  a  man  of  war,  shall  he  stir 
up  zeal:  he  shall  shout  and  cry:  he  shall  prevail  against  his  enemies.  Ibid. 
42—13. 

He  put  on  justice  as  a  breast-plate,  and  a  helmet  of  salvation  upon  his 
head:  he  put  on  the  garments  of  vengeance,  and  was  clad  with  zeal  as  with 
a  cloak.     Ibid.  59—17.     See  Wisdom.  5—18. 

I  will  accomplish  my  f  ury,and  will  cause  my  indignation  to  rest  upon  them, 
and  I  will  be  comforted:  and  they  shall  know  that  I  the  Lord  have  spoken  it  in 
my  zeal,  when  I  shall  have  accomplished  my  indignation  in  them.  Ezech. 
5—13.     See  15—88;  23—25;  36—5,  6,  and  38-19. 

My  indignation  shall  rest  in  thee;  and  my  jealousy  shall  depart  from  thee; 
and  I  will  cease  and  be  angry  no  more.     Ibid.     16 — 42.     See  39 — 25. 

Neither  shall  their  silver,  and  their  gold  be  able  to  deliver  them  in  the 
day  of  the  wrath  of  the  Lord:  all  the  land  shaU  be  devoured  by  the  fire  of  his 
jealousy;  for  he  shall  make  even  a  speedy  destruction  of  all  them  that  dwell 
in  the  land.     Sophon.  1 — 18.     See  3 — 8. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  I  have  been  jealous  for  Sion  with  a  great 
jealousy;  and  with  a  great  indignation  have  I  been  jealous  for  her.  Zach. 
8—2. 

Examples  of  Righteous  Zeal  and  Jealousy. 

And  when  he  {Moses)  came  nigh  to  the  camp,  he  saw  the  calf,  and  the 
dances:  and  being  very  angry,  he  threw  the  tables  out  of  his  hand,  and  broke 
them  at  the  foot  of  the  mount.  *  *  Then  standing  in  the  gate  of  the  camp 
he  said;  If  any  man  be  on  the  Lord's  side,  let  him  join  with  me.  And  all 
the  sons  of  Levi  gathered  themselves  together  unto  him:  and  he  said  to  them: 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of  Israel:  Put  every  man  his  sword  upon  his  thigh: 
go,  and  return  from  gate  to  gate  through  the  midst  of  the  camp,  and  let  every 
man  kill  his  brother,  and  friend,  and  neighbour.  Exod.  32 — 19  and  26,  27.  See 
Gen.  34—13. 

And  behold,  one  of  the  children  of  Israel  went  in  before  his  brethren  to 


«92  ZEAL. 

a  harlot  of  Madian,  in  the  sight  of  Moses.aud  of  all  the  children  of  Israel,  who 
were  weeping  before  the  door  of  the  tabernacle.  And  when  Phinees  the  son 
of  Eleazar  the  son  of  Aaron  the  priest  saw  it,  he  rose  up  from  the  midst  of 
the  multitude;  and  taking  a  dagger,  went  in  after  the  Israelite  into  the 
brothel-house,  and  thrust  both  of  them  through.  Num.  25 — 6  to  8.  See 
verses  11  to  13;  also  Josue.  7 — 24  and  following  verses. 

And  when  the  children  of  Israel  had  heard  of  it,  and  certain  messengers 
had  brought  them  an  account  that  the  children  of  Ruben,  and  of  Gad,  and  the 
half  tribe  of  Manasses  had  built  an  altar  in  the  land  of  Chanaan,  upon  the 
banks  of  the  Jordan,  over-against  the  children  of  Israel:  they  all  assembled  in 
Silo,  to  go  up  and  fight  against  them.  Josue.  22—11,  12.  See  Judges.  Chap- 
ters 19  and  20. 

And  Samuel  said:  Bring  hither  to  me  Agag  the  king  of  Amalec.  And 
Agag  was  presented  to  him  very  fat,  and  trembling.  And  Agag  said:  Doth 
bitter  death  separate  in  this  manner?  And  Samuel  said:  As  thy  sword  hath 
made  women  childless,  so  shall  thy  mother  be  childless  among  women.  And 
Samuel  hewed  him  in  pieces  before  the  Lord  in  Galgal.     1.  Kings.  15 — 32,  33. 

Elias  said  to  them:  Take  the  prophets  of  Baal;  and  let  not  one  of 
them  escape.  And  when  they  had  taken  them,  Elias  brought  them  down  to 
the  torrent  Cison,  and  killed  them  there.     3.  Kings.  18 — 40. 

And  when  he  was  come  thither,  he  abode  in  a  cave:  and  behold,  the  word 
of  the  Lord  came  unto  him:  and  he  said  to  him:  What  doest  thou  here,  Elias? 
And  he  answered:  With  zeal  have  I  been  zealous  for  the  Lord  God  of  hosts: 
for  the  children  of  Israel  have  forsaken  thy  covenant:  they  have  thrown  down 
thy  altars;  they  have  slain  thy  prophets  with  the  sword;  and  I  alone  am  left; 
-and  they  seek  my  life  to  take  it  away.  Ibid.  19 — 9,  10.  See  20 — 42,  and 
1.  Kings.    11—6. 

Jehu,  king  of  Israel,  his  wickedness  nottvithstandinq.  is  commended  for  the 
zeal  displayed  by  him  in  the  destruction  of  the  house  of  Achab  of  and  the  pro- 
phets of  Baal.    4.  Kings.  10—11  to  32. 

He  (Ezechias)  destroyed  the  high  places,  and  broke  the  statues  in  pieces, 
and  cut  down  the  groves,  and  broke  the  brazen  serpent,  which  Moses  had 
made:  for  till  that  time  the  children  of  Israel  burnt  incense  to  it:  and  he  called 
its  name  Nohestan.     Ibid.  18—4.     See  23—6  to  26. 

The  Spirit  of  God  then  came  upon  Zacharias  the  son  of  Joiada  the  priest, 
and  he  stood  in  the  sight  of  the  people,  and  said  to  them:  Thus  saith  the  Lord 
God:  Why  transgress  you  the  commandment  of  the  Lord,  which  will  not  be 
for  your  good,  and  have  forsaken  the  Lord,  to  make  him  forsake  you  ?  And 
they  gathered  themselves  together  against  him,  and  stoned  him  at  the  king's 
commandment  in  the  court  of  the  house  of  the  Lord.     2.  Paral.  24—20,  21. 

And  when  I  had  heard  this  word,  I  rent  my  mantle  and  my  coat,  and 
plucked  off  the  hairs  of  my  head  and  my  beard:  and  I  sat  down  raourmng. 
And  there  were  assembled  to  me  all  that  feared  the  Gtod  of  Israel,  because  of 
the  transgression  of  tliose,  that  were  come  from  the  captivity:  and  I  sat  sor- 
rowful, until  the  evening  sacrifice.  And  at  the  evening  sacrifice  I  rose  up 
from  my  affliction;  and  having  rent  my  mantle  and  my  garment,  I  fell  upon 
my  knees,  and  spread  out  my  hands  to  the  Lord  my  God.    1.  Esdras.  9 — 3  to  5. 

And  I  chid  them,  and  laid  my  curse  upon  them.  And  I  beat  some  of  them, 
and  shaved  oflP  their  hair,  and  made  them  swear  by  God  that  they  would  not 
give  their  daughters  to  their  sons,  nor  take  their  daughters  for  their  sons,  nor 
for  themselves.     2.  Esdras.  13 — 25.     See  following  verses. 


ZEAL.  99a 

The  zeal  of  thy  house  hath  eaten  me  up.     Psalm.  68 — 10. 

Now  as  he  (Mathathias)  left  off  speaking  these  words,  there  came  a  cer- 
tain Jew  in  the  sight  of  all  to  sacrifice  to  the  idols  upon  the  altar  in  the  city  of 
Modin,  according  to  the  king's  commandment.  And  Mathathias  saw,  and 
was  grieved:  and  his  reins  trembled;  and  his  wrath  was  kindled  according  to 
the  judgment  of  the  law:  and  running  upon  him  he  slew  him  upon  the  altar; 
moreover,  the  man  whom  king  Antiochus  had  sent,  who  compelled  them  to 
sacrifice,  he  slew  at  the  same  time,  and  pulled  down  the  altar;  and  shewed 
zeal  for  the  law,  as  Phinees  did  by  Zamri  the  son  of  Salomi.  And  Mathathias. 
cried  out  in  the  city  with  a  loud  voice,  saying:  Every  one  that  hath  zeal  for 
the  law,  and  maintaineth  the  testament,  let  him  follow  me.  So  he  and  his 
sons  fled  into  the  mountains,  and  left  all  that  they  had  in  the  city.  1.  Mach. 
2—23  to  28.     See  verses  54  and  58;  also  2.  Mach.  3—4,  5. 

John  the  Baptist  was  burning  with  zeal,  when  he  said  to  the  Pharisees:  Ye 
brood  of  vipers,  who  hath  showed  you  to  flee  from  the  wrath  to  come?  Matth. 
3—7.     See  23—33.  and  Luke.  3—7. 

Herod  had  apprehended  John,  and  bound  him,  and  put  him  in  prison,  be- 
cause of  Herodias,  his  brother's  wife.  For  John  said  to  him:  It  is  not  lawful 
for  thee  to  have  her.     Matth.  14 — 3,4.     See  Mark.  6— 18,  and  Luke.  3—19. 

And  Jesus  went  into  the  temple  of  God,  and  cast  out  all  who  were  selling 
and  buying  in  the  temple;  and  overthrew  the  tables  of  the  money-changers, 
and  the  chairs  of  them  that  sold  doves.  Matth.  21 — 12.  See  Mark.  11 — 15; 
Luke.  19—45,  and  John.  2—15. 

Our  Lord  was  inflamed  with  zeal  against  the  Scribes  and  Pharisees.  See 
Matth.  23—13  to  30,  and  Luke.  11—42  to  53. 

And  his  disciples  remembered  that  it  was  written:  The  zeal  of  thy  house 
hath  eaten  me  up.    John.  2 — 17.     See  8 — 44,  and  Acts.  5—3,  4  and  9. 

Stephen,  in  his  zeal,  rebuked  the  Jews,  saying:  With  a  stiff  neck  and  un- 
circumcised  heart  and  ears,  you  always  resist  the  Holy  Ghost:  as  your  fath- 
ers did,  so  do  you  also.  Which  of  the  prophets  have  not  your  fathers  perse- 
cuted ?  And  they  have  slain  these  who  foretold  of  the  coming  of  the  Just 
One;  of  whom  you  have  been  now  the  betrayers  and  murderers:  who  have  re- 
ceived the  law  by  the  disposition  of  Angels,  and  have  not  kept  it.  Acts. 
7—51  to  53.     See  13—10,  11,  and  17-16. 

I  am  jealous  of  you  with  the  jealousy  of  God.  2.  Cor.  11 — 2.  See  Philip. 
3 — 2,  and  Galat.  Chapter  4. 

Examples  of  Indiscreet  Zeal. 

When  they  prophesied  in  the  camp,  there  ran  a  young  man,  and  told 
Moses,  saying:  Eldad  and  Medad  prophesy  in  the  camp.  Forthwith  Josue 
the  son  of  Nun,  the  minister  of  Moses,  and  chosen  out  of  many,  said:  My 
lord  Moses,  forbid  them.  But  he  said:  Why  hast  thou  emulation  for  me?  O 
that  all  the  people  might  prophesy,  and  that  the  Lord  would  give  them  his 
spirit.     Num.  11—27  to  29. 

Abisai  the  son  of  Sarvia  said  to  the  king:  Why  should  this  dead  dog  curse 
my  lord  the  king?  I  will  go,  and, cut  off  his  head.  And  the  king  said:  What 
have  I  to  do  with  you,  ye  sons  of  Sarvia  ?  Let  him  alone,  and  let  him  curse: 
for  the  Lord  hath  bid  him  curse  David:  and  who  is  he  that  shall  dare  say, 
why  hath  he  done  so?    2.  Kings.  16—9,  10. 


«94  ZEAL. 

The  sons  of  the  prophets  at  Jericho,  who  were  over-against  him,  seeing 
it,  said:  The  spirit  of  Ehas  hath  rested  upon  EUseus.  And  coming  to  meet 
him,  they  worshipped  him,  faUing  to  the  ground,  and  they  said  to  him:  Be- 
hold, there  are  with  thy  servants  fifty  strong  men,  that  can  go,  and  seek  thy 
master,  lest  perhaps  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  liath  taken  him  up,  and  cast  him 
upon  some  mountain  or  into  some  valley.    4.  Kings.  2 — 15,  16. 

Peter  taking  him,  began  to  rebuke  him,  saying:  Lord,  be  it  far  from  thee; 
this  shall  not  be  unto  thee.  Matth.  16 — 32.  See  23 — 16  and  following  verses; 
also  Mark.  8—32,  33. 

It  came  to  pass  again  as  the  Lord  walked  through  the  corn  fields  on  the 
sabbath,  that  his  disciples  began  to  go  forward,  and  to  pluck  the  ears  of  corn. 
And  the  Pharisees  said  to  him:  Behold,  why  do  they  on  the  sabbath-day  that 
which  is  not  lawful  ?    Mark.  3  -23,  24.     See  Matth.  13—2,  and  Luke.  6—1. 

There  assembled  together  unto  him  the  Pharisees,  and  some  of  the 
Scribes,  coming  from  Jerusalem.  And  when  they  had  seen  some  of  his  dis- 
ciples eat  bread  with  common,that  is, with  unwashed  hands.they  found  fault. 
Mark.  7 — 1,  2.     See  whole  Chapter;  also  Luke.  11 — 38. 

They  brought  to  him  young  children,  that  he  might  touch  them.  And 
the  disciples  rebuked  them  that  brought  them.  And  when  Jesus  saw  it,  he 
was  much  displeased,  and  said  to  them:  Suffer  the  Uttle  children  to  come  to 
me,  and  forbid  them  not:  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  God.  Mark.  10—13, 
14.     See  Matth.  19—13,  14,  and  Luke.  18—15,  16. 

When  he  was  in  Bethania,  in  the  house  of  Simon  the  leper,  and  was  at 
meat,  there  came  a  woman  having  an  alabaster  box  of  ointment  of  precious 
spikenard:  and  breaking  the  alabaster  box,  she  poured  it  out  upon  his  head. 
Now  there  were  some  that  fiad  indignation  within  themselves, and  said:  Why 
was  this  waste  of  the  ointment  made  ?  For  this  ointment  might  have  been 
sold  for  more  than  three  hundred  pence,  and  given  to  the  poor.  And  they 
murmured  against  her.  Mark.  14 — 3  to  5.  See  Matth.  26-  7;  Luke.  7 — 37, 
and  John.  12—3. 

And  John  answering,  said:  Master,  we  saw  one  casting  out  devils  in  thy 
name,and  we  forbade  him, because  he  foUoweth  not  with  us.  And  Jesus  said  to 
hiHQ:  Forbid  him  not:  for  he  that  is  not  against  you  is  for  you.  Luke.  9 — 49, 
50. 

And  when  his  disciples,  James  and  John,  had  seen  this,  they  said:  Lord, 
wilt  thou  that  we  command  fire  to  come  down  from  heaven  and  consume 
them  ?  And  tuming.he  rebuked  them,8aying:  You  know  not  of  what  spirit  you 
are.     Ibid.  9—54,  55. 

And  the  ruler  of  the  synagogue,  being  angry  that  Jesus  had  healed  on 
the  sabbath,  answering,  said  to  the  multitude:  There  are  six  days  wherein 
you  ought  to  work:  in  them  therefore  come,  and  be  healed,  and  not  on  the 
sabbath-day.     Ibid.  18—14.     See  22— 30;  Matth.  26— 51,  and  John.  18—10,11. 

They  (the  disciples  of  John  the  Baptist)  came  to  John,  and  said  to  him: 
Rabbi,  he  that  was  with  thee  beyond  the  Jordan,  to  whom  thou  gavest  testi- 
mony, behold,  he  baptizeth,  and  all  men  come  to  him.    John.  3 — 26. 

Then  the  high  priest  rising  up,  and  all  that  were  with  him  (which  is  the 
heresy  of  the  Sadduce^s.)  were  filled  with  indignation.  And  they  laid  hands 
on  the  apostles,  and  put  them  in  the  common  prison.  Acts.  5 — 17,  18.  See 
7 — 54  and  following  verses. 

And  when  the  Jews  saw  the  multitudes,  they  were  filled  with  envy,  and 


ZEAL.  995 

contradicted  those  things  which  were  said  by  Paul.blaspheming.  Ibid.  13 — 45. 
See  10—3,  and  21—20. 

You  have  heard  of  my  conversation  in  time  past  in  the  Jews'  religion; 
how  that  beyond  measure  I  persecuted  the  church  of  God,  and  laid  it  waste. 
Galat.  1—13.     See  1.  Cor.  15—9. 

They  are  zealous  in  your  regard  not  well:  but  they  would  exclude  you, 
that  you  might  be  zealous  for  them.    Galat.  4 — 17.    See  verse.  18. 


TABLE  OE  CONTENTS. 


A. 

Abnegation  of  self,  3. 

of  things,  4. 
Abiding  in  Christ,  5. 
Absolution,  175,  613,  833.   s 
Abstinence  from  food,  5. 

from  wine,  11. 

to  avoid  scandal,  12. 

the  precept  of , not  to  be  violated,12. 
Abuse  of  dress,  18. 

of  wine,  962. 

of  food  and  drink,  303. 
Account,  every  one  must  render  an,  13. 
Accusation,  false,  13. 
Acquisition,  unjust,  14. 

of  merit  prevented  by  sin,  819, 
Admonition — See  Correction,  187. 
Adolescence,  15. 
Adoration,  16. 

given  to  Angels  and  men,  16. 
Adornment,  976. 
Adulation,  18. 
Adultery,  19. 

carnal  and  spiritual,  20. 
Advent  of  our  Lord,  21. 
Adversity,  22. 
Advice — See  Counsel,  192. 
Affection  for  relatives,  22. 
Affections,  sin  depraves  the,  818. 
Afiiiction — See  Cross,  199;  and  Tribu- 
lation, 909. 

angels  comfort  in,  40. 
Age,  when  to  be  honored,  23. 

when  to  be  reprobated,  23. 
Agriculture,  24. 

praise  of.  470. 
Amiability,  the  fruit  of  grace,  352. 
Alms,  24,  111. 

reward  of,  27. 
Altar  of  incense,  28. 

of  holocaust,  28. 

lamp  before,  875. 


Ambition,  29. 

frequently  leads  to  homicide,  372. 
Amendment  of  life,  496. 
Angels,  ministry  and  nature  of,  30. 
difference  between  Christ  and,  39. 
subject  to  Christ,  39. 
bad,  God  punishes,  39. 
signified  to  St.  John  what  he  should 

write  in  the  Apocalypse,  40. 
good,  comfort  the  aflBicted,  40. 
aflflict  sinners,  40. 
punishment  of  Heliodorus  by,  40. 
assist  those  who  pray,  40. 
offer  our  prayers  to  God,  41. 
honor  departing  souls,  41. 
assist  the  good  in  combat,  41. 
liberated  the  Apostles  from  pris- 
on, 41. 
bad,  deceive  men,  41. 
bad,    tempt   all   men,   even   the 

saints,  42. 
bad,  afflict  men,  42. 
bad,  render  men  bUnd  and  dumb, 

43. 
bad,  power  of,  limited  by  God,  43. 
bad,    repelled   by  men   with  the 

assistance  of  grace,  43. 
could  not  enter  the  swine  unless 

permitted,  43. 
expelled  by  God,  44. 
expelled  by  men,  44. 
ruin  of,  44. 
apparitions  of,  57. 
doctors  and  preachers  called,  45. 
eyes  of  the,  264. 
instruments  of  divine  punishment, 

715. 
Anger  of  God,  45. 

of  God, drunkenness  provokes, 244, 
of  man,  evil  effects  of,  47. 
easily  assuaged,  50. 
to  be  avoided,  50. 
arising  from  zeal,  50. 


998 


CONTENTS. 


Antichrist,  51. 
Antichrists  seduce  men,  53. 
Apostates,  54. 
Apostles  had  books,  55. 

had  the  spirit  of  God,  55. 
received  the  power  of  Orders,  56. 
received    jurisdiction    over   con- 
sciences, 56. 
received  jurisdiction  over  external 

£icts,  56. 
chosen  from  the  disciples,  56. 
sent  to  announce  the  kingdom  of 

Grod  to  the  .lews,  56. 
sent  to  the  whole  world,  57. 
miracles  of,  560. 
liberated  by  Angels  from  prison, 

41. 
deUvered  some  things  by  word  of 

mouth,  901. 
doctrine  of,  the  doctrine  of  Christ, 

235. 
doctrine  of,  both  written  and  un- 
written, to  be  firmly  believed, 
235. 
Apostolicity  of  the  Church,  143. 
Apparitions  of  God,  57. 
of  Angels,  57. 
of  men,  57. 
Ark  of  Noe,  58. 

church  prefigured  by,  137. 

of  the  covenant,  59. 

of  the  covenant,  preparation  of,  59. 

of  the  covenant  taken  into  camp, 

59. 
of  the  covenant  captured,  59. 
of  the  covenant,  contents  of,  60. 
Arrogance,  60. 
Astrology,  61. 
Astronomy,  61. 
Authority  of  the  Chtu-ch,  139. 
Avarice,  62,  753,  757. 

sometimes  leads  to  homicide,  371 

B. 

Babylonish  captivity  foretold,  65,  67. 

captivity  accomplished,  66. 

captivity,  end  of,  promised   and 
foretold,  67. 

captivity,  liberation  from,  accom- 
plished, 68. 

captivity,  cause  of,  68. 
Babylon,  prophecies  against,  69. 
Bacchanalia,  69. 
Bail— See  Surety. 
Baptism  commanded  by  Christ,  69. 

taught  and  administered  by  the 
Apostles.  69. 

the  laver  of  regeneration,  70. 

takes  away  all  sin,  70. 

not  to  be  repeated,  71. 

of  John,  71. 

of  penance  preached,  72. 

signifies  passion  or  suflfering,  72. 

to  be  administered  to  children,  72. 


Baptism,  received  by  Christ,  73. 
Baptized,  the,  receive  the  Holy  Ghost, 
73. 

put  on  Christ,  74. 

are  baptized  in  Christ's  death,  74. 

into  one  body,  74. 
Beasts  not  to  be  treated  cruelly,  74. 

use  of,  74. 
Beatitude  (Eternal  Life)  75. 

how  obtained,  78. 
Beauty,  74. 
Beggar,  78. 

Bel  and  the  Dragon,  history  of,  78. 
Benediction— See  Blessing,  86. 
Bible,  origin  and  use  of,  79. 

diflicult  to  be  understood,  81. 

all  revelation  not  written  in,  82 ,978. 

not  the  judge  of  controversies, 82. 

lost  books  of,  83. 
Bishops,  election  and  duties  of,83. 
Blasphemj^  84. 

Blessed  Virgin— See  Mary.  525. 
Blessing  of  G^d  on  the  just,  86. 

of  God  by  man,  87. 

with  which  men  should  bless  each 
other,  87. 

by  which   creatures  are  blessed. 
89. 
Blindness  cured,  90. 

corporal  and  spiritual,  91. 
Blood,  sprinkling  of,  92. 

sprinkUng  of  Christ's,  93. 

use  of,  prohibited,  93. 

of  the  innocent  cries  to  heaven  for 
vengeance,  94. 

of  Christ  purifies  us,  96. 
Boasting,  96. 
Body,  mystical,  referring  to  Christ  ,98. 

referring  to  the  body  it'^elf ,  98. 
Bondage— See  Servant,  and  Service. 
Book  of  Life,  99. 
Borrowing,beneficial  to  the  lender,  99. 

dangerous  to  the  borrower,  100. 
Bowels,  100. 
Boy— See  Children,  113. 
Brazen  senient,  100. 

typified  whom,  100. 
Bread  taken  for  any  kind  of  food,  100. 

to  be  earned  by  labor,  101. 
Brethren  and  sisters  of  Jesus  Christ, 

102. 
Bribes,  102. 

Bribe-taking  vitiates  judgments,  444. 
Burden,  taken  for  affliction,  102. 
Burial  of  the  dead,  789. 
Buying  and  selling,whenand  how  law- 
ful, 103.— See  also  Trade. 

c. 

Calamity,  103. 

Calumny,  105. — See  also  Detraction. 

Candlesticks  and  lamps,  use  of,  in  the 

temple,  105. 
Captives,  to  be  visited,  105. 


CONTENTS. 


Captives,  not  deserted  by  God,  106. 
Captivity,  Babylonish,  65. 
Carnal  inclinations,  412. 
Celebate  chastity  preferable  to  conjug- 
al, 111. 
Census — See  Tax,  875. 
Ceremonies  ecclesiastical,  or  external 
worship,  106. 
and  rites  in  prayer,  107. 
of  the  law,  abrogated  by  Christ, 
483. 
Chalice  of  the  passion,  108. 
Charity,  108.— See  also  Alms,  24. 
preferable  to  faith,  110. 
fraternal,  111. 
perfection  of,  631. 
a  necessary  condition  of  prayer, 

656. 
the  new  law  consists  chiefly  in, 484. 
justification  of  the  wicked  attribu- 
ted to,  455. 
Chastisement,   examples  of,  260. 
Chastity  celebate,   preferable  to  con- 
jugal, 111, 

counselled  as  evangelical  perfec- 
tion, 112. 
praised,  112. 
vow  of,  943. 
Children,  duties  of,  113,  590,  597. 

to  be  instructed  in  the  fear  of  God, 

116. 
should  be  brought  up  to  avoid  evil, 

117. 
should  be  corrected,  118,  191,  595. 
to  be  baptized,  72. 
Choice  of  good  and  evil,  118. 
Christ,   a  true    God  and    true  man, 
promised,  118. 
made  man,  120. 
the  true  Son  of  God,  120. 
difference  between  Angels  and. 

39. 
was    conceived    by   the    Holy 

Ghost,  121. 
born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  121. 
without  sin,  121. 
circumcised,  122. 
baptized  in  the  Jordan,  122. 
made  known  by  certain  testimo- 
ny, 122. 
lamb  of  God,  123. 
king  of  kings,  123. 
image  of  God,  124. 
light  of  the  Gentiles  and  of  the 

world,  124. 
true  pastor,  124. 
calls  back  the  erring,  598. 
taught  and  preached,  125. 
healed  the  sick,  125. 
other  miracles  of,  558-60. 
transfigured,  126. 
betrayed  by  Judas,  126. 
suffered.  126. 
crucified,  127. 


Christ,  passioii  of,  predicted  and  pre- 
figured, 127. 
died  on  account  of  our  sins,  and 

was  bui'ied,  128. 
descended  into  hell.— See   Limbo, 

503. 
rose  from  the  dead,  128. 
ascended  into  heaven,  129. 
is  God  and  Son  of  God  from  all 

eternity,  15^9. 
mediator,   reconciler    and    advo- 
cate, 130. 
kingdom  of,  459. 
sin  remitted  by,  833. 
sits    at  the    right   hand  of    the 

Father,  130. 
angels  subject  to,  39. 
all  things    subjected  to,    by  his 

Father,  131, 
aU  things  created  by,  131. 
lives  for  all  eternity,  132. 
we  are  purified  by  the  blood  of,  96. 
man  blessed  in,  522, 
a  lion,  132. 

one  with  the  Father,  132. 
knows  all  things,  132. 
reputes    what    is  done  to  Chris- 
tians as  done  to  himself,  133. 
called  the  corner  stone.  850. 
abiding  in,  5. 
Christians,  the  faithful  called,  133. 
called  samts,  133. 
called  stones,  851. 
false,  134. 

should  live  as  Christ  lived,  135. 
will  live  in  Christ,  135. 
Church,  taken  for  a  material  temple, 
135. 
taken  for  the  society  of  the  faith- 
ful, both  good  and  bad,  135. 
taken  for  a  particular  congrega- 
tion, 137. 
taken  for  prelates  and  ecclesiasti- 
cal    superiors  —  the     Ecclesia 
Docens,  137. 
taken  for  kingdom  of  heaven,461. 
one  and  visible,  prefigured  by  the 
one  and  visible  ark  of  Noe,  137. 
prefigured  by  the  holy  city  of  Jeru- 
salem, 138. 
prefigured  by  an  inclosed  garden, 

138. 
prefigured  by  a  vineyard,  138. 
compared  to  a  ship,  138. 
compared  to  a  net  containing  good 

and  bad  fishes,  138. 
compared  to  a  field,  138. 
compared  to  a  body,  143. 
cannot  err,  138. 

infallibility  and  authority  of — See 
under  the  head — Church  the  city 
which  Christ  built,  139. 
visibility  of,  139. 
propagation  of,  140. 


1000 


CONTENTS. 


Church,  to  endure  till  the  end  of  time, 
140. 

sanctity  of,  141. 

should  be  distinguished  by  mirac- 
les, 142. 

should  be  catholic,  142. 

should  be  apostolic,  143. 

one  in  doctrine,  143. 

should  have  a  visible  head,  and  a 
supreme  and  infallible  judge, 
427. 

a  kingdom,  143. 

the  body  of  Christ,  144. 

born  of  the  faithful  and  propagat- 
ed by  sound  doctrine,  144. 

members'  of,  should  support  their 
pastors,  144,  489,  677. 

the  spouse  of  Christ,  145,  849. 

Christ  the  head  of.  146. 

members  of,  are  the  faithful,  146. 

keys  and  power  promised  to,  146. 

keys  given  to,  146. 

keys  used  by,  147. 

purchased  with  the  blood  of  Christ. 
147. 

guarded  and  protected  by  Grod, 
147. 

office  of,  148. 
Circumcision, carnal  and  spiritual,  148. 
City,  celestial,  150. 

earthly,  preserved  by  piety,  150. 

destro5''ed  by  impiety,  150. 
Cleansing,  151. 

Comfort  men  in  affliction,  Angels,  40. 
Commandments,  153. 

to  be  obeyed,  572. 

a  long  life  promised  to  them  who 
keep  the,  496. 
Commemoration  of  good  works,  989. 
Common  consent — See  Unanimity,927. 
Communion  under  one  kind,  251. 
Company  keeping,  153. 

evil,  to  be  avoided,  255,  843. 
Compassion,  153. 

of  women,  972. 
Compunction,  154. 
Concord  commended,  155. 
Concupiscence,  to  be  mortified,  155 . 

works  sin,  156. 

to  be  curbed,  157. 
Confession  of  sin,  158. 

taught  in  the  New  Testament,  159. 

in  prayer,  160. 

of  Christ  and  his  word,  160. 
Confidence  in  God,  161. 

a  necessary  condition  of  prayer, 
656. 

vain  and  foolish,  162. 
Confirmation,  form  and  effects  of,  168. 

sacrament  of,  163. 
Confusion,  salutary,  163. 

penal,  164. 
Conscience  good,  tranquility  of,  164. 

bad,  disquiet  of,  165. 


Conscience,  jurisdiction   of   Apostles 

over,  56. 
Consecration  of   priests,    of    days,  of 
altars,   of   vestments    and    other 
things  pertaining  to  Divine  ser- 
vice, 165. 
Consent,  common — SeeUnanimity ,  927. 
Consolation  of  the  poor,  166. 
divine,  in  misfortune,  167. 
human,  168. 

in   trials  and  afflictions,  202. 
Constancy  of  the  faithful,  168. 
Constitutions  made  by  superiors, bind- 
ing, 169. 
Consultation  of  God,  or  his  ministers, 

169. 
Contempt  of  the  world,  171. 
of  the  fear  of  God,  285. 
of  preachers  of  the  gospel,  348. 
of  doctrine,  237. 
of  divine  longanimity,  505. 
of  the  word  of  God,  980. 
of  penance,  619. 
Contention  works  evil,  171. 
should  be  avoided,  173. 
Contract,  with  whom  not  to  be  made, 
173. 
of  God  with  his  people,  173. 
of  the  people  with  God,  173. 
to  be  kept — examples,   174. 
Contrition  true,  preaclied,  174. 

true,  remission  and  pardon  prom- 
ised to,  175. 
should  not  be  deferred,  177. 
examples  of,  177. 
false,  examples  of,  178. 
Controversy,  judge  of,  427. 
Contumely,  perversity  of,  179. 

danger  of,  180. 
Conundrum. — See  Riddle. 
Conversation,  180 — See  also  Language. 
Conversion  to  G<xi,  180. 

brought  about  by  tribulation,  181. 
should  be  from  the  heart,  182. 
fruit  of,  182. 
time  of,  183. 

by  entering  religion,  184. 
Co-operation  of  free  will  with  grace  of 

God,  312. 
Correction,  fraternal,  187. 

should  be  given  with  good  inten-  • 

tiou,  189. 
should   be    received  in  a  proper 

spirit,  189. 
the  giver  of,  rewarded,  189. 
is  gocxl,  190. 

the  giver  of,  should  himself  be  ir- 
reproachable, 190. 
from  improper  motives,  190. 
injurious  to  him  who  despises  it, 

190. 
of  children,  191,  595. 
of  the  impious  a  warning  to  the 
just,  192. 


CONTENTS 


1001 


Counsel,  divine,  incomprehensible,  192. 

dangerous  not  to  heed,  193. 

benefits  those  who  receive  it,  194. 

evil,  194. 

evil,  punished,  195. 

evil,  frustrated  by  God,  195. 

evangelical,  196. 
Covenant,  197. 
Craft,  197. 
Craftsman,  197. 
Creator  of  all  things,  God,  198. 

of  all  things,  Christ,  131. 
Ci'eatures  tempt  men,  890. 

vi^isely' governed,  199. 
Cross ,  prefigured,  202. 

glorifying  the,  203i 

an  abomination  to  vi^hom,  203. 
Crosses  assail  all  who  live  piously,  199. 

sent  by  God  for  our  good,  200, 

lead  us  to  a  knowledge  of  God,  201. 

should  be  borne  with  patience  and 
joy,  201. 

consolation  in,  202. 

God  xjroves  us  by,  202.    , 
Crucifixion,  127. 
Crown  of  life,  203. 
Cunning.  203. 
Cup  of  wrath,  204. 
Cupidity. — See  Avarice. 

of  bad  priests,  G85. 
Curiosity,  204. 
•Cursing,  64,  518,  869,  205. 
Custom,  205. 

D. 

Damage,  205. 

Damnation,  eternal,  205. 

Dancer,  206. 

Dancing,  206. 

Darkness,  natural  and  spiritual,  207. 

Day,  last,  207. 

of  the  Lord,  209. 

and  the  hour,  no  man  knoweth, 
209. 

taken  for  year,  210. 
Deacon,  210. 

Dead,  mourning  for  the,  how  far  per- 
mitted, 210. 

restored  to  life,  211. 
Death,  212. 

souls  judged  immediately   after, 
441. 

a  punishment  of  sin,  213. 

day  of,  appointed  for  every  one, 
213. 

hour  of,  uncertain,  214. 

of  the  just,  214,  804. 

a  rehef  to  the  wretched,  215. 

honorable  to  the  good,  215. 

lamentable  to  all,  216. 

is  to  the  just  as  a  sleep,  216. 

of  the  wicked,  216. 

of  the  wicked,  examples  of,  217. 
Decalogue,  217. 


Deceit,  217. 

offends  God,  218. 

misleads  our  neighbour,  218. 

destroys  the  deceiver,  218. 
Deceiver,  219. 

Dedication  of  temples  and  altars,  219. 
Defamation,  219. 

Deliverance  from  temporal  evils,  729. 
Denaons  expelled,  219. 

expelled  even  by  the  wicked,  220. 

know  and  believe  God,  220. 

wrong  to  sacrifice  to,  221. 

temptation  by,  42,  889. 
Derider  the,  offends  God,  221. 

hurts  his  neighbor,  222. 

brings  trouble  on  himself,  222. 
Derision,  223. 
Desecration  of  the  temple,  punished, 

886. 
Desire  of  reward  and  the  fruition  of 

God,  223. 
Despair,  223. 

aggravates  suffering.  224. 
Detraction,  a  great  sin,  224. 

perverts  good,  225. 

vitiates  the  judgment,  225. 

forbidden,  225. 

examples  of,  226. 
Detractors,  God  delivers  to  a  reprobate 

sense,  225. 
Devil,the,seeks  the  destruction  of  men, 
226. 

can  do  no  more  than  God  permits, 
227. 

called  the  father  and  prince  of  the 
world,  and  of  the  impious,  227, 

empire  of  the, destroyed  by  Christ, 
227. 

children  of  the,  228. 

tempts  by  lies,  889. 

tempts  by  inflaming  the  passions, 
889. 
Diana  worshipped  by  the  Ephesians, 

and  by  all  Asia,  228. 
Difference  between  mortal  and  venial 

sin,  827. 
DiscipliQe,  to  be  submitted  to  with  hu- 
mility, 229. 

to  be  submitted  to  with  pei-sever- 
ance,  229. 

curbs  malice    229. 

purifies  from  guilt,  230. 

preserves  grace,  230. 
Discontent. — See  Impatience. 

of  the  unrighteous  poor,  640. 
Discord  to  be  avoided,  230. 
Discourse,  231. 
Discretion,  231. 
Disease,  231. 
Dishonesty,  wealth  acquired  by,  will 

not  last,  956. 
Disobedience,  punishment  of,  231, 
Dissimulation  to  be  avoided,  234. 
Dissipation,  234. 


1002 


CONTENTS. 


Diviners,  234. 
Divorce,  bill  of,  235. 
Doctor,  medical,  633. 
Doctrine  of  the  Apostles,  both  written 
and  unwritten,  to  be  firmly  be- 
lieved, 235. 
of  the  Apostles  is  the  doctrine  of 

Christ,  235. 
utility  of,  as  to  teacher,  236. 
utility  of,  as  to  hearer,  236. 
fruit  of  teaching,  237. 
fruit  of  hearing.  237. 
contempt  of,  237. 
effects  of  bad,  as  to  teacher,  238, 
effects  of  bad,  as  to  hearer,  238. 
Dreams,  and  visions  by   which  God 
made  known  his  will,  238. 
and    visions    that    conflict    with 
the  doctrines  of  Christ  and  the 
Church  are    to  be  condemned, 
240. 
Dress,  241. 

penitential,  241. 
abuse  of,  12. 

of  the  sexes  not  to  be  interchang- 
ed, 242. 
of  women,  242. 
Drink,  abuse  of,  303,  962. 
Drunkenness,  242. 

provokes  the  anger  of  God,  244. 
incites  to  lust,  244. 
weakens  the  faculties,  244. 
reveals  secrets,  245. 
incites  to  anger  and  quarrels,  245. 
Duration  of  the  Church,  140. 
Duties  of  children,  113,  590,  597. 
of  parents,  592. 

E. 

Egyptian  bondage,  245. 

plagues,  245. 

mid  wives,  555. 
Egypt,  Israelites  wished  to  return  to, 

245. 
Election.  246. 

of  good  and  evil,  246. 
Enemies  not  to  be  contemned,  247. 

reconciled, not  to  be  rashly  trusted, 
247. 

love  of,  510. 

justification  of  tlie  wicked  brought 
about  by  forgiveness  of,  456. 

we  should  pray  for,  648. 
Engagement,  247. 
Enmity  and  hatred,  247. 
Envy,  248. 

provokes  God,  249. 

evil  eye  taken  for,  263. 

frequently  leads  to  homicide,  371. 
Ekjuity,  of  God's  providence,  707. 
Erring,  Christ  calls  back  the,  598. 
Error,  249. 
Eternal  life,  75. 


Eternity  of  hell,  250. 
Eucharist,  prophesied,  250. 
prefigured,  250. 
promised,  250. 
instituted,  251. 

to  be  frequently  received,  251. 
under  one  kind,  251. 
administered  by  Christ,  252. 
administered  by  the  Apostles,  252. 
to  be  adored,  252. 
Evangelical  counsels,  196. 

liberty,  253,  492. 
Evil  not  to  be  returned  for  evil,  253, 
to  be  hated,  356. 
of  suffering  is  from  God,  253. 
of  sin  is  not  from  God,  254. 
to  be  avoided  and  good  done,  254. 
persons,  great  number  of,  255,  957. 
temporal, deliverance  from,  729. 
company,  255,  843. 
tongue,  256. 

tongue  to  be  snaffled,  256,  473. 
spirits,  42,  43,  44. 
Example,  good,  257. 

bad,  and  scandal  to  be  avoided, 

259. 
the  light  of,  502. 
of  chastisement,  260. 
Excommunication,  prescribed  by 
Christ,  260. 
infiicted  by  the  Apostles,  261. 
to  be  used  for  edification  and  cor' 

rection,  261. 
practised  by  the  Pharisees,  261. 
to  be  inflicted  on  those  who  err 
after  admonition,  362. 
Excommunicated  persons  are  to   be 

avoided,  262. 
Exercise,  262. 
Experience,  26a. 

Explanation  of  Holy  Scriptures,  262. 
Extreme  Unction,  262. 
Eye,  simple  and  just,  262. 
evil,  taken  for  envy,  263. 
evil,  taken  for  inordinate  affec- 
tion. 263. 
wicked,  263. 

of  God.and  of  the  Son  of  God,263. 
of  Angels,  264. 
to  be  guarded,  264. 
of  the  mind,  265. 
of  faith,  265. 

F. 

Faith  good,  to  be  observed,  265. 
dangerous  to  break,  266. 
of  women,  266,  971. 
living,  is  powerful,  266. 
happiness  of  those  who  keep,  267. 
unhappiness  of  those  who  break, 

267. 
without  works  does  not  justify, 

267. 
itself  called  a  good  work,  267. 


CONTENTS. 


1003 


Faith,  necessity  of,  267. 

is  one,  268. 

living  and  operative,  reward  of, 
268. 

preaching  the,  269. 

of  the  Gentiles,  God  regards,  269. 

taken  for  truthfulness  and    con- 
stancy, 270. 

God's,  in  keeping  his  promises, 270. 

as  a  theological  virtue,  270. 

"without  charity  is  dead,  271. 

taken  for  vow,  271. 

inferior  to  charity,  110. 

a  necessary  condition  of  prayer, 
655. 

founded  on  veracity  of  God,  271. 

eye  of,  265.  . 
Faithful,  the,  271, 

patience  of  the,  under  tribulation, 
604. 

to  support  their  pastors,  144,  489, 
677. 

are    the   members  of  the  church, 
146. 

should  support  their  pastors,  144, 
489,  677. 
False  witnesses — See  Testimony, 

accusation,  13. 

prophets,  53,  694,  677. 
Fame,  273. 
Familiarity,  proper,  273. 

improper,  273. 
Famine,  sometimes  a  punishment  of 

sin,  273. 
Fast,  ecclesiastical,  275. 
Fasting,  merit  of,  276. 

for  the  dead,  277. 

examples  of,  277, 487. 

commanded,  278. 
Favoritism,  279. 
Fear  of  God,  279. 

fruit,  utility  and  praise  of,  282. 

beneficial  to  man,  282. 

rewarded,  283. 

examples  of  the,  286. 

human,  284. 

contempt  of,  285. 

and  terror,  God  punishes  by,  285. 

and  solicitude    not   incompatible 
with  faith  and  hope,  288. 

and  respect  the    good,  even  the 
wicked,  288. 
Feasting,  289. 
Feet,  washing  of,  290. 
Festival  of  the  Pasch,  290. 

of  Pentecost,  291. 

of  Trumpets,  292. 

of  Expiation,  292. 

of  Tabernacles,  292. 

of  the  Sabbath,  293. 

properly  observed  by  the  good, 
296. 

violated  by  the  wicked.  296. 

of  the  New  Moon,  296. 


Festival,  violation  of,  punished  297. 
Fidehty  to  men,  297,  265. 

of  God,  270. 
First-born,  every,  consecrated  to  God, 

299. 
First-fruits  belong  to  God  and  to  his 

priests,  297. 
Flattery,  299, 

Flesh,  the,  should  be  crucified,  300. 
to  be  cared  for  from  necessity, 
301.  ^ 

to  be  restrained  because  it  impedes 

good,  301. 
clogs  the  spirit.  302. 
Food,  certain,  forbidden  to  the  Jews, 
302. 
and  drink,  abuse  of,  303. 
abstinence  from,  5. 
should  be  received  with  thanks, 
303. 
Fools  despise  wisdom,  965. 
Foolishness  of  women's  talk,  303. 
and  fools,  examples  of,  303. 
with    God,  the    wisdom    of   this 
world,  304. 
Foot  signifies  the  affections,  thoughts, 
counsels  and  works  of  men,  both 
pious  and  impious,  304. 
Forbearance,  304. 
Foreigners,  how  to  be  treated,  304. — 

See  also  Stranger. 
Forgetfulness,  305. 
of  benefits,  305. 
of  God,  305. 
Forgiveness  of  sin,  175,  305,  618,  833. 
uncertanity  as  to,  835. 
of  neighbour,  305. 
of  enemies,    justification  of    the 
wicked  attributed  to,  456. 
Fornication,  306. 

enervates  the  body  and  weakens 

the  faculties,  306. 
occasions  of,  to  be  avoided,  306. 
forbidden,  not  only  in  act  but  also 

in  thought,  306. 
brings  infamy,  307. 
spiritual,  which  is  heresy  and  idol- 
atry, 307. 
Fortitude,  307. 

seeks  God,  308. 
Fortune-tellers,  308. 
Foundation  of  the  church,  Christ  the. 
308. 
of  the  church,  the  Apostles  the, 

309. 
of  church,  Peter  the,  309. 
Fraternal  correction,  309. 

charity.  111. 
Fraternity,  309. 
Fraud,  310. 

riches  acquired  by,  758. 
Free-will  remains  in  man  even  after 
the  faU,  310. 


1004 


CONTENTS. 


Free-will,  should  co-operate  with  the 

grace  of  God,  312. 
Friend,  true  and  false,  313. 
Friendship,  314. 

to  be  true,  should  be  lasting,  314. 

should  be  from  the  heart,  314. 

should  be  manifested  in  word,  314. 

should  be  manifested  in  work,  315. 

true,  to  be  preserved,  315. 

true,  fruit  of,  315. 

false,  looks  to  its  own  interest,  316. 

false,  injures  our  neighbor,  316. 

false,  makes  itself  contemptible, 
317. 
Fruit  of  good  works,  317. 

of  friendship.  315. 

the  tree  known  by  its,  907. 

of  evil  works,  317. 

of  conversion,  182. 
Fruition  of  God,  318. 
Funerals,  310. 

G. 

Generation,  evil,  318. 

good,  318. 
Generosity,  318. 
Gtentiles,  vocation  of,  321. 

customs  of,  notto  be  imitated,  321. 

faith  of,  God  regards,  269. 
Gentleness,  321. 
Gifts,  receiving  of,  321. 

whether  forbidden  to  receive,  823. 

divine,  freely  given,  323. 

prof)erly  used,  324. 

examples  of,  324. 
Glory,  vain,  324. 

of  God,  to  be  sought  in  all  things, 
825. 

of  the  blessed,  325, 

kingdom  of,  460. 
Oluttony,  325. 

seeks  pleasure,  not  what  is  neces- 
sary, 327. 

offends  God,  327. 

depresses  the  intellect,  827. 

destroys  the  body,  328. 

scatters  one's  substance,  328. 
God  is  omnipotent,  328. 

reigns  and  governs  according  to 
his  will,  328. 

is  the  Father  of  the  faithful,  329. 

faithful  and  true,  330. 

one  in  essence,  330. 

is  triune,  919. 

is  eternal,  831. 

knows,hear8  and  sees  all  things,  332 

no  one  can  see  in  this  life,  3^. 

cannot  be  understood  or  compre- 
hended by  human  industry  or 
ingenuity,  334. 

is  immense  and  uncircumscribed, 
884, 

the  Lord  and  Creator  of  heaven 
and  earth,  198. 


God,  hates  nothing  that  he  made,  334. 

renders  to  every  man  according  to 
his  works,  335. 

the  name  of,  applied  to  others,  335. 

alone  is  good,  335. 

goodness  attributed  to  others  be- 
sides, 335. 

alone  is  holy,  335. 

hoUness  attributed  to  others  be- 
sides, 335. 

alone  is  strong,  336, 

strength  attributed  to  others  be- 
sides, 336. 

alone  is  just,  336. 

justice  attributed  to  others  besides, 
336. 

alone  works  miracles,  336. 

others  work  miracles  by  power  of, 
336. 

alone  knows  the  secrets  of  the 
heart,  336. 

alone  forgives  sins,  336,  833. 

others  forgive  sins  by  authority 
of,  336. 

alone  to  be  adored,  336. 

adoration  given  to  others  besides, 
337. 

author  of  ph5^sical,but  not  of  moral 
evil,  253,  254. 

the  kingdom  of,  459. 

empires  and  kingdoms  are  in  the 
hand  of.  465, 

apparitions  of,  57. 

anger  of,  45. 

wrath  of,  204. 
Good  among  the  wicked,  387. 

works,  982. 

oppression  of  the,  586,  587. 
Gk)odness  of  God  to  his  creatures,  337. 
Gospel,  339. 

of  Christ,  preaching  the,  339. 

produces  confidence,  fear,  conso- 
lation and  terror,  340. 

preachers  of  the,  should  live  by 
the  gospel,  342. 

those  who  preach,  but  do  not  prac- 
tise, 342. 

the  preacher  of  the,  should  pro- 
pose to  himself  the  benefit  of 
the  hearer,  342. 

we  should  not  be  ashamed  of  the, 
343. 

should  be  preached  with  clearness 
and  simplicity,  344. 

preachers  of  the,  should  adhere  to 
the  principles  of  truth,  345. 

preachers  of  the.  should  be  heard 
attentively,  346. 

we  should  profit  by  the,  346. 

perseverance  in  the,  347, 

those  who  preach  the,  without  be- 
ing sent,  347. 

the  self-appointed  preacher  of  the, 
ruins  otners  and  offendsGod,347. 


CONTENTS. 


1005 


Gospel,  he  who  despises  the  preachers 
of  the,  despises  God  and  brings 
evil  on  himself,  348. 
Grace,  taken  in  the  Scripture  for  bene- 
fits, 350. 

taken  for  reward  expected  from 
God,  350. 

taken  for  a  gift  freely  given,  350. 

taken  for  a  supernatural  gift,  351. 

besides  efficacious,  there  is  suffi- 
cient, 351. 

man  can  do  no  supernatural  work 
without,  352. 

supernatural,  unnecessary  to  acts 
morally,  but  not  supernaturally, 
good,  352. 

makes  amiable,  352. 

life  eternal,the  fruit  of,  497. 

obduracy  arises  from  the  with- 
drawal of,  571. 

obduracy  arises  from  non-com- 
pliance with,  571. 

no  one  should  arrogate  to  himself, 
352. 

by  which  men  find  favor  with 
their  fellowmen, is  from  God, 353. 

comes  from  God  alone,  353. 

works  good,  354. 

preserved  by  goodness,  354. 

kingdom  of,  460. 

before  and  after  meals,  893. 

the  law  cannot  be  fulfilled  with- 
out, 483. 

free-will  should  co-operate  with, 
312. 
Gratitude  commended,  354. 
Greed. — See  Avarice. 

of  bad  priests,  685. 
Grief,  immoderate  on  account  of  tem- 
poral things,  not  to  be  praised, 
355. 

examples  of,  355. 
Guile,  355. 

H. 

Habits,  bad,  355. 

Hands,  imposition  of,  409. 

Happiness,  356. 

of  those  who  do  penance,  618. 
Hatred  of  neighbor,  forbidden,  356. 
examples  of,  356. 
God's,  357. 
without  cause,  357. 
of  evil,  356. 

salutary  on  account  of  God,  357. 
Health,   penance  to  be  done  in  time 
of,  616. 
of  body. — See  Welfare. 
Heart  or  will  of  man  taken  for  the 
deed,  by  God,  358. 
purified  and  sanctified  by  Christ, 

358. 
a  good,  is  well  regulated  toward 
God,  358. 


Heart, a  good, is  well  regulated  toward 
itself,  359. 
a  good,  is  well  disposed  toward 

others.  359. 
a  wicked,  ill-disposed  toward  God, 

360. 
a  wicked,  ill-disposed  toward  it- 
self, 360. 
a  wicked,  ill-disposed  toward  oth- 
ers, 360. 
the  perverse,  360. 
hardness  of.  361. 
purity  of,  719. 

conversion   should  be  from  the, 
182. 
Heaven,  the  new,  569. 

kingdom  of,  461. 
Hell  and  damnation  prepared  for  the 
devil  and  his  angels,  205. 
pains  of,  various  and  terrible,  361. 
pains  of,  interminable,  362. 
Heretics  and  infidels  prove  the  just,  363 
even  in  the  time  of  the  apostles, 

363. 
foretold,  363. 
should  be  avoided,  364. 
should  be  avoided  because  they 

offend  God,  364. 
consult  their  own  pleasures  and 

interests,  365. 
mislead  others,  365. 
are  known  by  their  works,  366. 
not  to  be  tolerated,  366. 
to  be  removed,  366. 
Heresy,  or  spiritual  fornication,  307. 
Holy  Ghost,  true  God,  367. 
promised,  368. 
sent,  369. 

enlightens  the  mind,  369. 
sins  against,  827. 
the  pledge  of  our  salvation,  779. 
the  baptized  receive  the,  73. 
a  mediator,  546. 
Holy  Water,  950. 
Holy  Scriptures,  370. 
Homicide,  shedding  of  blood  and  rob- 
bery, and  their  punishment,  370. 
frequently  caused  by  envy,  371. 
sometimes  caused  by  avarice,  371. 
caused  by  luxury,  372. 
caused  by  ambition,  372. 
Honesty  in  trade,  900. 
Honor,  temporal,  not  to  be  magnified, 
372. 
to  whom  due,  373. 
to  be  preserved,  373. 
of  God,  325. 
of  parents,  597. 
Hope  of  the  just  founded  on  God  and 
his  promises,  373. 
does  not  render  us  secure,  nor  does 

it  exclude  fear,  378. 
a  necessary  condition  of  prayer, 
656. 


1006 


CONTENTS. 


Hope,  of  the  impious  vanishes,  and 
vain  are  all  things  in  which 
they  confide,  378. 

in  God,  examples  of,  378. 
Hospitalitj'  commended,  379. 

examples  of,  379. 

want  of,  381. 
House,  eternal,  381. 

spiritual,  381. 

corporal,  382. 

well  constructed,  382. 

destroyed,  382. 

properly  governed,  382. 

built  upon  a  rock  will  remain  firm, 
883 

of  God,  383. 
Humility  pleasing  to  God,  383. 

a  necessary  condition  of  prayer, 
656. 
Hungry,  feeding  the,  386. 
Husbands,  duty  and  authority  of,  386. 

should  not  rashly  put  away  their 
wives,  387. 

should  love  their  wives  and  Uve 
in  concord  with  them,  388. 
Husbandry.  389. 
Hypocrisy,  389. 

pimishment  of,  392. 
Hypocritical  penance,examples  of  ,619. 

purity  condemned,  721. 


Idleness  to  be  avoided  because  condu- 
cive to  vice,  392. 
Idolatry  prohibited,  393. 

vanity  of,  394. 

punishment  of,  396. 
Ignorance,  397. 

punished,  398. 
Illumination  and  enlightenment  of  the 

mind,  898. 
Images  commanded  to  be  made,  398. 

made  by  Solomon,  398. 

use  and  veneration  of,  399. 
Imitation  of  the  just,  450. 
Immortality  of  the  soul,  400. 
Impatience,  400. 

punishment  of,  401, 
Impious,  words,  deeds  and  thoughts 
of  the,  against  the  good,  402. 

prosperity  of  the,  403,  699. 

fall  into  their  own  snares,  404. 

frequently  fall  into  the  evils  which 
they  fear,  405. 

sudden  and   unforeseen   punish- 
ment of,  405. 

ptmishment  of  the,  a  warning  to 
the  good,  407. 

God  will  deride  the,  407. 

ruin  their  souls,  408. 

ruin  their  offspring,  408. 

destroy  their  character,  409. 

dissipate     their    temporal     sub- 
stance, 409. 


Impious,  way  of  the,  953-4. 
Imposition  of  hands,  409. 

of  hands  in  the  sacrament  of  or- 
ders and  confirmation,  410. 
Incantation,  410. 
Incest,  a  grave  sin,  412. 
Inclinations,  carnal,  or  affection  for 

relatives,  412. 
Inconstancy  of  the  people,  413. 
Incontinency,  413. 
Incredulity — See  infidelity,  414. 
Indulgence,  413. 
Indulgences,  413. 

Infallibility  of  the  Church — See  tmder 
head— The    Church,     the    city 
which  Christ  built,  139. 
InfideUty  punished,  414. 
Infidels,  415. 
Infirmity,  corporal,  415. 
Ingratitude,  punishment  of,  415. 
Inheritance,  supernatural,  417. 

temporal,  417. 
Inhospitality,  381. 
Iniquity,  418. 

Injury  not  to  be  done  to  our  neighbor, 
418. 

should  be  prevented,  418. 

done,  should  be  repaired,  419. 
Injustice,  419. 
Innocence,  421. 
Innocent,  blood  of  the,  cries  to  heaven 

for  vengeance,  94. 
Instruction  of  children,  116,  117,  592. 
Insult,  421. 
Intellect,  eye  of  the,  265. 

illumined  by  the  Ught  of  grace, 
500. 
Intention,  right,  421. 

Grod  respects,  more  than  the  deed, 
422. 
Interest,  422. 

Interpretation,  private,  422. 
Intoxication,  422. 
Invocation  of  saints,  769. 

J. 

Jealousy,  428. 

Jerusalem  spiritual,  the  chiirch  the, 

423. 
Jesus,  424. 
Joy. — See  Rejoicing. 
Joyfulness,  424. 
Judge,  office  and  power  of,  425. 

of  the  whole  world,  God,  335. 

of  the  church  and  of  controversies, 
the  pope  is,  427. 

the  world,  the  saints  shall,  428. 
Judgments  of  God,theinscrutable,428. 

rash,  429. 

human — right  and  wrong,  429. 

divine,  430. 

divine,  irreprehensible,  481. 

God  is  not   misled  by  words  in 
his,  482. 


CONTENTS. 


1007 


Judgments,  God  is  not  misled  by  gifts 
in  his.  432. 

divine,  unavoidable,  433. 

God,  sees  into  the  heart  in  his,  434. 

last,  and  the  manner  in  which 
Christ  will  judge  at  the  last  day, 
435. 

last,  worthy  of  admiration  by  rea- 
son of  the  judge's  majesty,  435. 

last,  worthy  of  admiration  by  rea- 
son of  the  presence  of  the  saints, 
436. 

last,  worthy  of  admiration  by  rea- 
son of  the  serious  character  of 
the  surroundings,  437. 

last,  will  be  terrible  by  reason  of 
■  the  multiplicity  of  signs  in  the 
heavens,  437. 

last,  terrible  by  reason  of  the  signs 
on  earth,  438. 

last,terrible  by  reason  of  the  diver- 
sity of  persons  to  be  judged,  438. 

the  last,  terrible  by  reason  of  its 
sudden  and  unexpected  coming, 
441. 

in  the  last,  the  wicked  shall  be 
accused,  439. 

in  the  last,  the  wicked  shall  be 
separated  from  the  good,  439. 

in  the  last,  all  men  to  be  judged, 
441. 

day  of,  207. 

human,  should  be  deliberate,  441. 

human,  rightfully  censured,  442. 

human,  just  when  preceded  by  a 
thorough  investigation,  442. 

human,  just  when  properly  exe- 
cuted, 443. 

human,  vitiated  by  partiality,  443. 

human,  vitiated  by  fear,  444. 

human,  vitiated  by  bribe-taking, 
444. 

human,  vitiated  by  enmity,  444. 

just,  rewarded,  445. 

unjust,  445. 

unjust,  punished,  445. 

of  men,  446. 

private,  446. 
Just  the,  truly  in  this  life,  446. 

as  related  to  God,  447. 

as  related  to  neighbor,  447. 

rewarded,  448. 

to  be  imitated,  450. 

abhorred  by  the  wicked,  451. 

death  of  the,  214. 

the  society  of  the,  841. 

the  way  of  the,  952-3, 
Justice  perfect,  not  found  in  this  life, 

452. 
Justification,   comes  through  Christ, 
453. 

formal,  consists  in  positive  and  in- 
trinsic justice,  454. 

acquired  by  good  works,  454. 


Justification  of  the  wicked,  brought 
about  by  virtues  other  than 
faith,  455. 

of  the  wicked,  brought  about  by 
penitential  works,  455. 

of  the  wicked,  brought  about  by 
forgiveness  of  enemies,  456. 

faith  alone  not  sufficient  for,  456. 

no  one  can  be  certain  of,  456, 

the  reward  of  living  and  opera- 
tive faith,  268. 

K. 

Key  of  death,  457. 

of  the  church,  146. 
Killing,  judicial,  457. 

accidental,  457. 
Kings  good,  are  from  God,  458. 

action  of , proper  and  improper,  458. 

should  watch  over  reUgion,  459. 

vices  of,  not  to  be  dissembled,  459. 
Kingdom  of  Christ,  459. 

power  of  God's,  459. 

of  grace,  460. 

of  glory,  460. 

of  heaven,  taken  for  the  church,, 
461. 

taken  for  the  preaching  of  the 
gospel,  46 i. 

taken  for  the  renovation  of  the 
church.  461. 

of  God  suffers  violence,  461. 

of  God,  the  spiritual,  461. 

of  God,  conquered,  463. 
,      of  God,  neglected,  463. 

of  God,  indestructible,  464. 

earthly,  strengthened  by  wisdom, 
464. 

earthly,  destroyed  by  sin,  464. 

earthly,  in  the  hand  of  God,  465. 
Kissing,  chaste,  a  symbol  of  peace  and 
charity,  466, 

chaste,  examples  of,  466.  / 

deceitful,  467, 
Knee,  every,  must  bend  at  the  name  of 
Jesus,  467, 

prayers  to  be  said  on  bended,  468. 


Labor,  common  to  all  men,  468. 
bread  to  be  earned  by,  101. 
does  not  prosper  without   God's 

blessing,  470. 
manual,  praise  and  utility  of,  470 
Laborers  to  be  paid,  471. 
Laics  should  not  interfere  with  sacred 
things,  472. 
should  not  touch  sacred  vessels, 

472. 
have  no  right  to  commission  or 
ordain  priests,  472. 
Lamentation,  473. 
Lamp,  473. 


1008 


CONTENTS. 


Language,  47;^. 

Last  judgment,  435  41. 

tilings  to  be  remembered,  479. 
end,  the  remembrance  of,  draws 
us  away  from  evil,  479. 
incites  to  good,  479. 
Law,  the  first,  given.  480. 
violated,  480. 
of  the  commandments  given  to 

Moses,  480. 
the  tables  of,  given,  480. 
the  tables  of,  broken,  480. 
other  tables  of,  given,  480. 
the  natural.office  and  operation  of, 

481. 
the  fulfilment  of,  possible  by  di- 
vine grace,  481. 
cannot  be  fulfilled  without  divine 

grace,  483. 
observance  of,  rewarded,  483,  496. 

664. 
non-observance  of,  punished,  483, 

666-7. 
Christ  came  to  fulfill  the,  483. 
ceremonies  of ,  abrogated  by  Christ, 

483. 
promulgated,  484. 
the  new,  consists  chiefly  in  char- 
ity, 484. 
of  the  church,  485. 
Lawsuits,  485. 
Laying  on  of  hands,  486. 
Learning,  485. 

Leaven,  taken  for  bad  doctrine,  485. 
Lending,  conditions  of,  486. 
dangerous  to  receiver,  486. 
dangerous  to  lender,  486. 
Lent,  487. 

examples  of  forty  days  fast,  487. 
Leprosy,  how  known,  487. 

sent  by  God  on  account  of  sin,  487. 
cured,  488. 

separation  of  those  afflicted  with, 
488. 
Levites,  dwelling-place,  right  and  sup- 
port of,  489. 
mmistry  and  office  of,  490. 
taken  from  among  the  first  born 

of  Israel,  490. 
sin  of  idolatry  punished  by,  491. 
departed  from  Israel,  491. 
Lewdness  against  nature,  491. 
Liberality,  492. 
Liberty,  evangelical,  492. 
human,  commended.  492. 
human,   not  destroyed  by  divine 

predestination,  669. 
licentious.  492. 
Life  of  the  faithful,how  regulated,  493. 
our,  must  be,  not  to  ourselves,  but 

to  God,  495. 
amendment  of,  496. 
crown  of,  203. 
eternal,  75. 


Life,  book  of,  99. 

a  long,   promised    to  them  who 
keep  the  commandments,  496. 

eternal,  the  fruit  of  grace  and  the 
reward  of  merit,  497. 

past, the  recollection  of,  useful,497. 

human,  bre\-ity  and  vanity  of ,  498, 
520. 

to  be  given  for  our  brethren,  499. 
Light  incomprehensible,  God  is,  500. 

of  grace  illumines  the  intellect,  500. 

hateful  to  the  wicked,  501. 

natural,  501. 

of  example,  502. 

Christ  is  the,  502. 

Christians  are,  503. 
Limbo,  503. 
Longanimity  divine,  fruit  of,  505. 

divine,  contempt  of,  505. 
Looks,  incautious. — See  Eye. 
Loquacity,  505. 
Lord  to  be  imitated,  505. 

to  be  sought,  507. 

advent  of,  21. 
Lots,  casting  of,  508. 
Lottery,  spiritual,  509. 
Love  for  his  own,  God's,  509. 

of  God,  the,  510. 

of  enemies,  the,  510. 

of  our  neighbor,  the,  511. 

necessary  for  the  remission  of  sins, 
512. 

necessary  to  the  attainment  of  sal- 
vation, 512. 

perfected  in  heart,  word  and  deed, 
512. 

of  neighbor,  necessary,  513. 

of  neighbor,  fruitful  in  good  re- 
sults. 513. 

of  self,  788. 

of  the  world  allures  from  God, 
989. 
Lukewarmness,  514. 
Luxury,  514. 
Lying,'  515. 

M. 

Magic,  516. 

Magicians  not  to  be  consulted,  517. 
Magnanimity,  517. 
Malediction,  divine,  518. 

human,  518. 
Man  created  to  thelmage  of  God,  519. 

cursed,  519. 

material,  520. 

is  like  grass,  521. 

the  many  miseries  of,  521. 

is  blessed  in  Christ,  522. 

regeneration  of,  522. 

is  dust  and  ashes,  523. 

the  simple  and  righteous,  814. 

life  of.  short,  498,  520. 

born  in  original  sin,  815. 


CONTENTS. 


100& 


Man,  an  instrument  of  divine  punish- 
ment, 715. 
tempted  by  creatures,  890. 
tempted  by  the  senses  and  pas- 
sions, 890. 
Manna,  524. 

Mansion, eternal  524. — See  also  House. 
Marriage  between  God  and  the  soul, 
524. 

spiritual,  524. 
material,  524. 

virginity  preferable  to,  939. 
of  iheir  children,  parents  should 
make  provision  for,  596. 
Mary  foretold,  525. 
prefigured,  527-9. 
designated  by  various  titles,  529-31. 
to  vi^hat  compared,  531. 
the  perpetual  virginity  of,  indicat- 
ed, 531. 
virtues  of,  532-4. 
was  pre-eminent  in  virtue,  534. 
saluted  by  the  angel,  534. 
visits  Elizabeth,  534. 
goes  to  Bethlehem  with  Joseph, 

534. 
flees  to  Egypt,  534. 
returns  to  the  land  of  Israel,  534. 
finds  Christ  in  the  temple,  535. 
is  present  at  the  crucifixion,  535. 
remained  with  the  apostles,  535. 
Mass,  sacrifice  of  the,  foretold,  535. 
prefigured,  536. 

called  the  continual  sacrifice  537. 
instituted  by  Christ,  538. 
taught  by  St.  Paul,  538. 
Master  andMistress,duty  and  power  of, 

539. 
Masters,  we  should  not  seek  to  be,  540. 
Matrimony  instituted  for  the  propaga- 
tion of  the  human  race,  540. 
instituted    to  enable    man   more 

easily  to  avoid  sin,  541. 
instituted  for  mutual  consolation, 

542. 
indissoluble,  542. 
consent  of  parties  requisite  to  the 

validity  of,  543. 
should  be  contracted  with  chaste 

motives,  543. 
is  it  always  a  sacrament?  542. 
the  sacrament  of,  confers  grace, 

543. 
spiritual,  543. 

spiritual,  recompensed,  544. 
Meals,  God  to  be  praised  before  and  af- 
ter, 643,  893. 
Measure,  it  will  be  meted  to  us,  with 

what  measure  we,  544. 
Measures  and  weights  should  be  just, 

545. 
Meddling  in  other  people's  quarrels,722 
Mediator  of    redemption,  Christ   the 
only,  546. 


Mediator,  of  intercession,  Christ  a,546. 

the  Holy  Ghost  a,  546. 

man  a,  546. 
Mediators,  the  angels  are,  547. 
Medicine,  547. 
Meditation,  547. 
Memorials  of  things  past,  807. 
Mercy,  God's,  549. 

comforts  the  afflicted,  550. 

waits  for  sinners,  551. 

works  of,  551. 

want  of,  punished,  553. 

false  prophets  promise,  611. 
Merit,  God  tempts  his  servants  in  order 
to  increase  their,  888. 

life  eternal,  the  reward  of,  497. 

acquisition  of,   prevented  by  sin, 
819. 
Messengers,  good,  554. 

good,  examples  of,  554. 

bad,  554, 

bad,  examples  of,  554, 
Messiah,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  is  the, 

554. 
Midwives,   employment  of,  very    an- 
cient, 555. 
Mildness,  555. 
Mind,  eye  of  the,  265. 

illumined  by  the  light  of  grace, 500. 
Ministers  bad,  God  makes  use  of,  556. 

bad,  God  enjoins  obedience  to,  556. 
Ministry  of  God,  556. 

human,  557. 
Miracles,  557. 

of  Christ,  558-60. 

of  the  Apostles.  560. 

of  the  Saints,  774. 

necessary  in  the  Church,  142. 

wrought  by  relics,  736. 
Misfortune,  divine  consolation  in,  167. 
Mistress,  539. 
Mocker,  561. 
Monk,  561. 
Moon,  864. 

new,  feast  of,  296. 
Mortification,  562. 

works  Of,  988. 
Mourning  for  sin,  563. 

for  neighbor,  564. 

for  the  dead,  210. 
Mouth  taken  for  words  or  speech,  564. 
Murder,  564. 
Murmuring,  564. 
Music  in  divine  service,  566. 

N. 

Nakedness,  spiritual,  566. 

to  be  clothed,  567. 
Names,  giving  of,  567. 
Nature,  sins  against,  828. 
Negligence,  567. 
Neighbor,  love  of,  513. 

secrets  concerning,  not  to  be  re- 
vealed, 568. 


1010 


CONTENTS. 


Neighbor,  hatred  of,  forbidden,  356. 

compassion  for. — See  Compassion. 

deceit  of,  218. 

derision  of,  223. 

reconcihation  to^  enjoined,  727. 

pardon  of,  569. 

mourning  for,  564, 
New  heaven  and  new  eaxth,  569. 

testament,  569. 
Noe,  ark  of,  58. 
Nuptials,  570. 

o. 

Oaths,  lawful,to  whomsoever  given,to 
be  kept,  570. 

impious,  not  to  be  kept,  570. 

various  ways  of  taking,  869. 
Obduracy  arises  from  withdrawal  of 
grace,  571. 

from    a  failure    to  comply  with 
grace,  571. 

severely  punished,  572. 
Obedie.ce    to    God  and  to  his  com- 
mandments, 572. 

perseverance  in,  575. 

prevents  eAdl,  575. 

brings  blessings,  576. 

examples  of,  576. 

of  subjects  to  superiors,  577. 

to  bad  mimisters  and  rulers,  en- 
joined, 556,  766. 
Oblations  should  be  without  defect  or 
blemish,  577. 

pleasing  to  God,  577. 

daily.  578. 

for  the  dead,  578. 

or  immolation  of  children  bv  par- 
ents, 578. 

banquets  at,  579. 

of  the  impious,  579. 
Obscurity,  spiritual,  580 
Obsequies,  581. 
Observance  of  Sunday,  293. 

of  the  law,  481-3,  572,  663-6. 

of  old  ways,  955. 
Obstinacy  to  be  avoided,  581 

punishment  of,  581. 

and   prevarication,  examples  of, 
582. 
Offence,  stone  of,  851. 
Offering,  583. 
Office  of  the  Church,   148. 
Oil  in  the  tabernacle,  583. 

use  of  584. 
Old  law,  584. 

age.  when  to  be  honored,  28. 

age,  when  to  be  reprobated,  23. 

ways  to    be   observed    955. — See 
also  Tradition. 
Omnipotence  of  God,  328. 
Omnipresence  of  God — See  Presence. 
Opinions  of  men  frequently  erroneous, 

584. 
Opportunities  should  not  be  lost,  685. 


Oppression  of  the  just,  perjjetual,  586. 

of  the  good  by  the  wicked,  exam- 
ples of,  587. 

of  the  poor,  punished  by  God,  588. 
Order   taken  for  ecclesiastical  disci- 
pline, 588. 

poUtical,  to  be  maintained,  583. 
Orders^  sacrament  of,  588. 

power  of,  received  by  the  Apos- 
tles, 56. 
Ordination  of  priests,  678. 
Orient,  Christ  called  the,  589. 
Ornaments,  superfluous,  976. 

of  priests,  678. 
Orphan,  589. 

P. 

Parables,  list  of,  589. 
Pardon,  613,  833. 

promised  to  true  contrition,  175. 
Parents  to  be  honored  and  feared,  590. 
love  for,  592. 
duties  of,  592. 
should  love  their  children  as  gifts 

of  God,  595. 
should  correct  them,  595. 
should  use  moderation  in  correct- 
ing them,  596. 
should  pray  for  them,  596. 
should  make  provision  for  their 

marriage,  596. 
to  be  honored  with  the  whole  heart, 

597. 
to  be  honored  because  of  God's 

command,  597. 
to  be  honored  because  of  the  good 

which  ensues,  597. 
to  be  honored  that  evil  may  be 
avoided,  597. 
Partiality  vitiates  judgments,  443. 
Pasch,  290. 
Passion  of  Christ,  126-8. 

chalice  of  the,  108. 
Pastor,  Christ  the  supreme,  598. 

Christ  the  true,  124. 
Pastors,care  which  should  be  exercised 
by,  toward  those    under    their 
charge,  598. 
dignity  of,  600. 

good,  faithful  to  God  and  solicit- 
ous for  their  flock,  601. 
good,  reward  of,  602. 
wicked,  scatter  the  flock,  602. 
wicked,  look  after  their  own  inter- 
ests, 603. 
wicked,    bring   evil  upon   them- 
selves, 603. 
Patience,  God's,  603. 

of  the  faithful  under  tribulation, 

604. 
commended,  605. 
Peace,  607. 

internal,  608. 

in  the  sense  of  prosperity,  609. 


CONTENTS. 


1011 


Peace,  spiritual,  609. 

God  gives,  610. 

to  be  loved  and  sought,  610. 

promised  to  the  good,  611. 

for  the  wicked,  no,  611. 

and  mercy,  false  prophets  prom- 
ise, 611. 
Penance  and  satisfaction  for  sin,  611. 

sacrament  of,  612. 

preached,  612. 

baptism  of,  preached,  72. 

true,  pardon  promised  to,  613. 

to  be  done  in  time  of  health,  616. 

true,  examples  of,  616. 

temporal  happiness  of  those  who 
do,  618. 

contempt  of,  6 19. 

deferred,  619. 

false  and  hvpocritical,examples  of, 
619. 
Penitence,  621. 
Penitential  dress, 241. 
Pentecost,  feast  of,  291. 
Perfection  of  justice  not  found  in  this 
world,  452. 

of  charity,  621. 

we  should  aim  at,  621. 
Perjury,  forbidden,  622. 
Perpetuity  of  the  Church,  140. 
Persecution,  623. 

of  the  just  in  this  world,  destined 
to  be  perpetual,  586. 

rejoicing  in,  733. 

water  called,  949. 
Persecutors,  examples  of  punishment 

inflicted  upon,  625. 
Perseverance,  626. 

in  prayer  commended,  628. 

in  obedience,  575. 

in  the  gospel,  347. 
Persons,  respect  of,  741. 
Peter  called  a  stone,  851. 
Petitions  of  the  faithful  are  not  in  vain, 
629. 

should  be  just,  631. 

unjust,  examples  of,  672. 
Physician,  spiritual,  632. 

corporal,  633. 
Piety,  633. 

of  women,  972. 
Pilgrims,  and  strangers  in  this  world, 

we  are,  633. 
Pilgrimages,  utility  of,  634. 
Plagues  of  Egypt,  245. 
Pleasure,  carnal,  634. 
Pledge.— See  Surety. 

of  salvation,  the  Holy  Ghost,  779. 
Political  order,  588. 
Poor,  the  righteous,  635. 
■    are  content  with   the  necessaries 
of  life,  635. 

supported  by  the  good,  636. 

rewarded  by  God,  637. 

the  wrongs  of,  avenged,  638. 


Poor,  oppressors  of,  punished,  588. 
are  hated  by  the  wicked,  639. 
are  commended  by  God,  639, 
the  unrighteous,  discontent  of,  640. 
Pope  the,  is  the  judge  of    controver- 
sies, 427. 
Poverty  is  from  God,  641. 

examples  of,  641. 
Praise  of  God  in  accordance  with  his 
deserts,  impossible,  644. 
of  God,  to  be  sung,  643. 
of  sfelf,  condemned,  642. 
of  uprightness,  643. 
of  chastity,  112. 

of  God  before  and  after  meals,  648. 
of  man  by  God,  642. 
of  others  in  their  absence,  642. 
of  agriculture  and  manual  labor, 
470. 
Pray,  we  frequently  know  not  how  we 
should,  645. 
in  all  places,  we  should,  646. 
with  confidence,  we  should,  646. 
for  the  advancement  of  the  faith, 

we  should,  647. 
for  one  another,  we  should,  647. 
for  our  enemies  and  for  the  wick- 
ed, we  should,  648. 
how,  when,  where,  to  whom,  and 

for  what,  we  should,  648. 
angels  assist  those  who,  40. 
Praying  in  the  name  of  Jesus,  644. 
in  the  Holy  Ghost,  645. 
day  and  night,  645. 
with  confidence  in  God's  mercy, 

656. 
without  intermission,  646. 
Prayer  propitiates  God,  650. 
purges  from  sin,  651. 
overcomes  spiritual  and  corporal 

enemies,  651. 
secures  blessings,  651. 
secures  exemption  from  evil,  651. 
offered  in  the  proper  spirit,  God 

hears,  652. 
of  some,  why  God  does  not  grant, 

653. 
necessary  to  the  faithful,  654. 
power  and  efficacy  of,  655. 
conditions  of,  655-6. 
confession  of  sin  in,  160. 
our,  the  angels  and  saints  offer  to 

God,  41,  771. 
ceremonies  and  rites  in,  107. 
to  be  said  on  bended  knees,  468. 
of  the  saints,  657. 
for  the  dead,  648. 
offered  in  the  temple,  God   hears, 

884. 
offered  for  others, examples  of  ,648. 
of  others  to  be  sought,  648. 
perseverance  in,  commended,  628. 
for  enemies,  648. 
Preacher,  342,  344-50. 


1012 


CONTENTS, 


Peeacher  of  the  gospel.— See  Gospel, 
of  the  word  of  God. — See  Word, 
called  angel,  45. 
Preaching  without  practising,  343. 
Precepts,  of  God  can  be  observed,  663. 
easy  of  fulfilment,  663. 
utility  of,  663. 

observance  of,  rewarded,  664. 
violation  of,  punished,  666. 
violation  of,  eternally  punished, 

667. 
of   the  church,   binding  in    con- 
science, 667. 
of  abstinence,  not  to  be  violated, 

12. 
human,  when  just,  to  be  observed, 

667. 
human,  when  unjust,  to  be  disre- 
garded, 668. 
Predestination,  inscrutable,  668. 

does  not  destroy  human  liberty, 
669. 
Prelate.— See  Bishop,  Pastor,  Ruler. 
Presence  of  God,  670. 

real. — See  Eucharist. 
Presents,  670. 

Pride  prohibited  and  punished,  671. 
Priests,  duties  of,  675. 
support  of,  677. 
should  not   be    required   to  pay 

taxes,  678. 
vesture,  ornaments  and  ordination 

of,  678. 
first-fruits  and  tithes  were  given 

to,  679. 
authority  of,  679. 
to  bless  the  people,  680. 
good,  honor  God,  680. 
good,  irreproachable,  681. 
good,  edify  neighbor,  681. 
good,  called  to  their  oflBce,  682. 
good,  honored  by  the  faithf ul,683. 
good,  rewarded  by  God,  683. 
bad, act  in  a  spirit  of  ambition, 683. 
bad, scandalize  neighbor  and  bring 

reproach  on  themselves,  684. 
bad,  cupidity  and  greed  of,  685. 
bad,  punishment  of,  686. 
the  judge,  and  not  the  law  or  the 
scripture  687. 
Priesthood,  spiritual,  687. 
Primogeniture,  688. 
Princes  and  superiors,  good,  688. 

and  superiors, bad,examples  of  ,689. 
i*rivate  judgment,  691. 
Promises  of  God,  conditional,  692. 
Prophecies  against  Babylon,  69. 
Prophets  had  the  spirit  of  God,  55. 
true,  sent  by  God.  693. 
true,  despised  by  the  wicked,  693. 
false,  not  to  be  lieard,  694. 
false,  are  intruders,  697. 
fal8e,seduce  the  8imple-rainded,51, 
54,  697. 


Prophets  ,false,known  by  their  acts, 698 

promise  peace  and  mercy,  611. 
Prosperity  is  from  God,  698. 
of  the  impious,  403,  699,  708. 
promised  to  those  who  fear  God, 

699. 
worldly,  generally  incites  to  sin, 
700. 
Providence,  vindicated,  701. 
of  God.  general,  702. 
of  God,  special,  703. 
with  which  God  provides  for  his 

church,  704. 
directs  all  things,  704. 
we  should  trust  in,  705. 
extends  even  to  the  least  things, 

707 
equity  of,  707. 

inscrutable. in  the  afflictions  of  the 
just  and  in  the  prosperity  of  the 
wicked,  708. 
examples  of,  709. 
human.  710. 
Prudence  is;;from  God,  710. 

examples  of,  711. 
Punishment. not  all  remitted,  when  sin 
is  remitted,  712. 
divine,  examples  of.  713. 
divine,  angels  instruments  of,715. 
divine,  men  instruments  of,  715. 
of  the  wicked,  necessary,  716. 
for  the  guilty  only,  716. 
salutary,  717. 
Purgatory,    the  existence  of  proved, 

717. 
Purifying,  718. 

from  sin,  831. 
Purity  of  heart,  719. 

internal  and  external.commended, 

719. 
internal  and  external,  command- 
ed. 719. 
rewarded,  719. 
a  gift  of  God,  720. 
hypocritical,  condemned,  721. 

Q. 

Quaxrels  of  others,  meddUng  in,  722. 

drunkenness  incites  to,  245. 
Questions.vain  and  useless. to  be  avoid- 
ed, 722. 

R. 

Rapine,  723. 

Rashness  in  judging,  723. 

Reading,  723. 

Real  Presence— See  Eucharist. 

Rebellion,  examples  of,  724. 

Rebuking  necessary  in  the  church,  724. 

Rebuking,  examples  of,  724. 

the  lukewarm,  72C. 
ReconciUation  to  God  through  Christ, 
727. 


CONTENTS. 


1018 


Reconciliation,  to  neighbor  enjoined, 

727. 
Redemption,  accomplished  by  Christ, 
737. 
the  end  of  our,  738. 
manner  of,  738. 
fruits  of,  739. 

or  deliverance  from  temporal  evil, 
739. 
Regeneration,  the  work  of  God,  730. 
also  attributed  to  men,  730. 
necessary,  730. 
by  baptism,  731. 
of  man,  533, 
is  the  transformation  of  carnal, 

into  spiritual  affections,  731. 
is  a  change  from  unbelief  to  faith, 

731. 
is  the  renewal  of  the  spirit  by  the 

Holy  Ghost,  731. 
is  the  transformation  of  the  hu- 
man into  the  divuie  nature,  731. 
sanctification  follows,  731. 
Regenerated  walk  in  newness  of  life, 

733. 
Rejoicing  in  the  proper  way  allowable, 
434,  733. 
after  the  manner  of  Gentiles,  we 

should  not,  733. 
in  persecution,  733. 
in  the  spirit,  734, 
in  salvation,  734. 
Relapse,  735. 

severely  punished,  735. 
Relatives,  affection  for,  33. 
Rehcs  and  other  holy  things  to  be  ven- 
erated, 736. 
God  works  miracles  by  means  of, 
736. 
Religion,  the  Christian,  736. 
Remission  of  sin,  613,  833. 

of  sin,  we  CEdunot  be  certain  of  ,885. 
Repentance,  737. 
Reproof,  737. 

Reputation,  good,  better  than  riches, 
738. 
good,  to  be  scrupulously  guarded, 

738. 
bad,  738. 
Resignation  to  the  divine  will,  738. 
Respect,  human,  740. 

of  persons,  741. 
Responsibility  for  the  sins  of  others, 

839. 
Resting  from  sin,  743. 
Rest  of  the  people  of  God,  743. 

and  peace,  the  just  attain  to  cer- 
tain, 743. 
for  the  soul,  743. 
Resurrection,  the  general,  743. 
examples  of  particular,  745. 
of  Christ,  138. 
of  the  dead,  745. 


Resurrection,    accomplished    by    the 
power  of  God,  747. 
differs  according  to  merit  or  de- 
merit, 747. 
Revelation,  747. 

not  all  written,  83,  978 

of  the  thoughts  of  men  to  Gk>d's 

servants,  896. 
of  God's  word  to  the  simple  and 
lowly,  813. 
Revenge  belongs  to  God  and  to  his 

ministers,  748. 
Reverence,  750. 

Reward  of  living  and  operative  f aith^ 
368. 
of  the  just,  448. 
due  to  good  works,  750,  984. 
of  just  judgnients,  445. 
of  alms,  37. 
of  purity,  719. 
Rich,  how  the,  should  act  towards  the 
poor,  751. 
the  impious,  753. 
Riches,  vanity  of,  755. 

should  not  be  inordinately  sought^ 

757. 
should  not  be  avariciously  hoard- 
ed, 757. 
good  use  of,  757. 
acquired  by  fraud,  758. 
acquired  by  fraud,penalty  of,  758. 
acquired  by  robbery,  759. 
acquired  by  robbery,  penalty  of,. 

759. 
transitory,  usefulness  of,  761. 
the  evil  of,  761. 
tend  to  evil,  763. 
Riddle,  763. 

Riotousness— See  Luxury. 
Robbery  condemned,  764. 
riches  acquired  by,  758. 
and  spoliation,  examples  of,   764, 
sacrilegious,  764. 
Rulers,  wicked,  God  tolerates  766. 
God  commands  obedience  to  wick- 
ed, 766. 

s. 

Sabbath,  393. 

Sacraments  of  the  New  Law  produce 

grace,  766. 
Sacrament  of  Baptism,  69. 

of  Confirmation,  767. 

of  the  Holy  Eucharist,  350. 

of  Penance,  767. 

of  Extreme  Unction,  767. 

of  Orders,  767. 

of  Matrimony,  768. 
Sacramentals,  768. 
Sacrifice,  768. 

of  the  New  Law,  768. 
Sacrificial  banquets,  579. 
Sacrilegious  robbery,  764. 
Sadness,  355, 563,  876. 


1014 


CONTENTS. 


Saints  are  in  heaven  and  reign  with 
God,  768. 
are  rightly  honored  with  religious 

worship,  769. 
invocation  of  the,  769. 
pray  for  us,  770. 
obtain  favors  for  us,  770. 
we  entreat,  without  prejudice  to 
the  mediatorship  of  Christ,  771. 
oflfer  our  prayers  to  God,  771. 
are  aware  of  our  prayers,  771. 
the  fact    that  God  alone   is  the 
searcher  of  hearts  furnishes  no 
argument  against  this  knowl- 
edge on  the  part  of  the,  772. 
special  attributes  of  God  predica- 
ted of  the,  772. 
the  ancients  besought  God  by  the 

memory  of  the,  773. 
will  judge  the  world,  428. 
work  miracles,  774. 
right  to  praise,  774. 
prayers  of  the,  657. 
we  should  be.  776. 
christians  called,  133. 
Salutation,  examples  of.  777. 
Salvation,  is  from  God  alone,  778. 
through  Christ    by   God's  grace, 

779. 
the  Holy  Ghost  the  pledge  of  om*, 

779. 
and  perdition,  the  way  of,  954. 
love  necessary  to,  512, 
the  reward  of  living  and  oi)erative 

faith,  268. 
good  works  necessary  to,  983. 
Sanctity,  779. 

a  gift  of  God,  780. 
of  the  Church,  141. 
Satan,  780. 

Satisfaction  for  sin,  611. 
Scandalize  our  neighbor,  we  should 
not,  780. 

their   neighbor,   bad  priests,  684. 
Scandal,  occasions  of,  to  be  avoided, 
782. 
Pharisaical,  examples  of,  783. 
abstinence  to  avoid,  12. 
Science,  increasing  in  784, 
Scoffer,  784. 
Scolding,  784. 
Scripture,  the  holy,  784. 
Sea,  created,  784. 

confined  within  its  boundaries, 784. 
yielded  to  the  children  of  Israel, 

785. 
calmed  by  the  word  of  Christ,  785. 
Security,  785. 

of  thrones,  is  from  God,  458. 
Sedition ,  examples  of,  785. 
Seed  of  the  divine  word,  sown,  786. 
of  the  divine  word,corrupte<i,  786. 
of  the  divine  word,  differently  re- 
ceived, 787, 


Seed,of  the  divine  word,harvested,787 
of  divine  promise,  787. 
of  good  works,  788. 
of  evil  works,  788. 
Self-love,  788. 
praise,  642. 
abnegation,  3. 
SeUing,  789. 

on  Sunday,  865. 
the  gifts  of  God,  789. 
Sepulture,  789. 

deprivation  of.  a  great  affliction, 
and  an  indication  of  God's  wrath, 
791. 
Serpent,  brazen.  100. 
Servants  good,  examples  of,  792. 
bad,  examples  of,  793. 
bad,  neglect  their  master's  inter- 
est, 793. 
bad,  penalty  incurred  by,  793. 
good,  work  faithfully.  794. " 
good,  rewarded  by  their  master, 

794. 
bad.  averse  to  steady  work,  795. 
to  be  kept  under  proper  discipline, 
795. 
Service  of  God, special  and  virtual,975. 
salutary,  797. 
human,  burthensome,  797. 
of  sin,  797. 

divine,  consecration  of  thuigs  per- 
taining to,  165. 
music  at.  566. 
Severity,  divine,  examples  of,  797. 
Shame.  800. — See  also  Confusion. 
Sick  to  be  visited.  803. 
Sickness,  a  punishment  of  sin,  801. 
cured  by  God,  804. 
cured  by  physicians,  804. 
how    the  just   conducted  them- 
selves in  time  of,  804. 
Sighing,  806. 
Signs  of  things  future.  806. 

or  memorials  of  things  past,  807. 
miraculous,  why  produced,  808. 
Silence  is  useful,  809. 
Simony,  unlawful,  810. 

visited  with  severe  chastisement, 
811. 
Simplicity  commended  and  described, 

812. 
Simple  and  lowly,   God  reveals   his 
word  to  the.  813. 
and  righteous  man,  814. 
Simulation ,  234. 
Sin,  origin  of,  814. 

original,  all  men  bom  in,  815. 

original,  effect  of,  815. 

the  guilt  of.  removed  by  baptism, 

81.5. 
actual,  committed  through  weak- 
ness, 816. 
actual,  committed  through  igno- 
rance, 816. 


CONTENTS. 


1015 


Sin,  actual,  committed  through  malice 
and  with  premeditation,  817. 

works  evil  by  depraving  the  af- 
fections, 818. 

works  evil  by  preventing  the  ac- 
quisition of  merit,  819. 

avoidance  of,  819. 

severely  punished,  820. 

eternally  punished,  8*32. 

sickness  a  punishment  of,  801. 

death  a  punishment  of,  213. 

leprosy  a  punishment  of,  487. 

famine  a  punishment  of,  273. 

God  punishes,  even  in  the  saints, 
825. 

of  difiEerent  kinds  and  degrees,  826. 

unequally  punished,  826. 

mortal  and  venial,  difference  be- 
tween, 827. 

^against  tlie  Holy  Ghost,  827. 

crying  to  heaven  for  vengeance, 
828. 

against  nature,  828. 

of  others,  responsibility  for,  829. 

of  others,  we  should  have  no  part 
in,  829. 

of  one  or  of  a  few  visited  upon 
many,  830. 

to  be  renounced,  830. 

purifying  from,  831. 

prayer  purges  from,  651. 

mourning  for,  563, 

taken  away  by  Christ,  832. 

God  alone  can  remit,  propria  po- 
testate,  833. 

the  priest  remits,by  divine  author- 
ization, 833. 

remitted  by  Christ,  833. 

love  necessary  to  the  remission  of, 
512. 

worldly  prosperity  generally  in- 
cites to,  700. 

forgiven,    we  cannot  be   certain 
whether,  835. 

relapse  into,  836. 

Adam's,  thorns  and  thistles  which 
spring  from,  895. 

confession  of,  837 

earthly  kingdoms  destroved  by, 
464. 
Sinners,  the  wretched  condition  of,837. 

how  to  be  treated,  837. 

afflicled  by  angels,  40. 
Sisters  and  brethren  of  Christ,  102. 
Slander,  837. 
Slavery  of  sin,  vicious  in  itself,  838. 

of  sin,  fatal  to  man,  838. 
Slaughter,  838. 
Slothfulness,  840. 

evils  of,  840. 
Sobriety  commended,  841. 
Society  of  the  just,  841. 

of  the  wicked,  843. 
Sodomy.  846. 


Solicitude,  excessive,   not  to   be   ap- 
proved, 846. 
Son. —See  Children. 
Soothsayer,  848.  ' 
Sorrow,  848. 

common  to  all  men,  468. 
Soul,  848. 

angels  honor  the  departing,  41. 
judged  immediately  after  death, 

441. 
immortaUty  of,  400. 
rest  for  the,  743. 
Souls  of  some  are  with  Christ  imme- 
diately after  death,  848. 
Speak  at  the  proper  time,  we  should, 
475. 
what  is  true,  good  and  profitable, 

we  should,  475. 
how  to,  476. 
to  whom  to,  479. 
Spirits  must    be  tested   to  ascertain 
whether  they  be  of  God,  849. 
evil,  42—4. 
Spoliation,  849, 
Spouse    of     the  Church,    Christ    the 

spiritual,  849. 
Stone,  Christ  called  the  corner,  850, 
of  offence,  851, 
Peter  called  a,  851. 
every  christian  called  a,  851. 
Strangers,  how  to  be  treated,  852, 
Strength,  examples  of,  852. 
Strife,  854. 
Stumbling-block. — See    Scandal   and 

Stone. 
Subjects  easily  led  to  imitate  their  su- 
periors, 854. 
duty  of,  855. 

must   recognize   divine    appoint- 
ment of  their  rulers,  856. 
must    reverence    and    love  their 

rulers,  857. 
must  obey  just  laws  and  mandates 

of  their  rulers,  857. 
must  supply  means  necessary  to 

carry  on  government,  858. 
must  submit  to  sentences  passed 

by  their  rulers,  858. 
should  seek  protection  from  their 

rulers,  859. 
should  manifest,  in  external  acts, 

reverence  for  their  rulers,  859. 
should  imitate  good  rulers,  859. 
should  pray  for  their  rulers,  859. 
should  overlook  the  faults  of  their 

rulers,  858. 
authority  of  rulers  over,  860. 
Suicide,  863. 
Sun  and  moon  created,  864. 

and  moon  made  to  stand  still,  864, 
made  to  go  backwards,  865. 
darkened,  865. 
Sunday,  selling  on,  865. 
Supererogation,  works  of,  988. 


J 


101ft 


CONTENTS. 


Superiors,  865. 

Superstition,  865. 

Supplication,  865. 

Support  of  priests,  144,  489.  677. 

Surety,  we  should  avoid  giving,  866. 

giver  of,  should  pay.  866. 

to  be  indemnified,  866. 
Suspicion,  866. 

Sustenance  to  be  earned  by  the  sweat 
of  the  brow,  868. 

for  his  creatures,  God  provides, 
869. 

we  should  be  without  solicitude  in 
the  matter  of,  869. 
Swearing,  how  far  permitted.  869. 

rash,  874. 
Sword,  it  is  not  lawful  for  every  one 

to  wield,  874. 

of  the  spirit  is  the  word  of  God, 
874. 

T. 

Tabernacle,  feast  of,  292. 

a  lamp  to  be  kept  burning  in,  875. 
Tale-bearing  condemned,  875. 
Taxes  due  to  rulers,  875. 

priests  should  not  be  required  to 
pay,  678. 
Tears,  876. 

Temperance  commended^  880. 
Temple  spiritual,  and  house  of  God, 
882. 
called  house  of  God  and  house  of 

prayer,  883. 
frequented  by  the  faithful  as  by 

Christ.  884. 
God  hears  prayers  offered  in,  884. 
God  dwells  in,  but  is  not  circum- 
scribed by,  885. 
called  a  holy  place,  885. 
desecration  of ,  punished,  886. 
of  idols,  882. 
Temptation  of  God,  sinful,  886. 
of  his  servants  by  God,  887. 
to  augment  their  merit,  888. 
by  the  devil,  42,  889. 
or  men  by  creatures,  890. 
of  the  senses  and  the  passions,  890. 
adapted  to  the    strength  of    the 
tempted,  890. 
Testament  and  will,  last,  961. 

the  New.  confession  of  sin  taught 
in,  159. 
Testimony  false,  forbidden,  891. 

examples  of,  891. 
Thanks  to  be  rendered  before  and  af- 
ter meals,  893. 
Theft  forbidden.  893. 
Thieves,  they,  who  pervert  the  word 

of  God,  are,  894. 
Thorns  which    spring  from    Adam's 
sin,  895. 
the  8olicitude,riches  and  pleasures 
of  this  world  called,  895. 


Thoughts  evil,  God  hates,  895. 

of  the  heart.  God  knows,  896. 

not  hidden  from  God^  896. 

of  men,  God  reveals'  to  his  serv- 
ants, 896. 
Time  to  be  profitably  employed,  897. 

signs  of,  not  to  be  superstitiously 
observed,  897. 

for  all  things,  897. 

of  conversion.  183. 
Timidity,  898. 
Tithes,  use  of  898. 
Tongue  to  be  held  in  check,  473. 

discreetly  governed,  474. 

indiscreet,  displeasing  to  God.  476. 

injures  its  owner,  477. 

injures  neighbor.  478. 

sows  discord,  478. 

knows  neither  limit  nor  season, 
478. 
Torments  of  hell,  899. 
Trade,  dangers  of,  900. 

honesty  in,  900. 

examples  of,  900. 
Traditions,  ecclesiastical,to  be  observ- 
ed. 901. 
Transubstantiation,  902. 
Treachery  and  Treason,  examples  and 

pimishment  of,  902. 
Treasure,  the  true,  906. 

the  least  to  be  loved  is  the  most 
loved,  907. 
Tree  known  by  its  fruit,  907. 

good,  commended.  908. 

bad,  condemned,  908. 
Trial.  908. 

Tribulation,  examples  and  advantages 
of,  909. 

conversion  brought  about  by,  181. 

patience  of  the  faithful  vmder,604. 
Tribute,  919. 

Trinity  symbolized  and  declared^  919. 
Trumpet,  the  last,  921. 

feast  of,  292. 
Trust,  921. 
Truth  power  of,  921. 

hated,  921. 

commended.  924. 

to  be  carefully  guarded.  924. 

to  be  reverenced,  924. 
Tjrants,  wickedness  and  cruelty  of, 
925. 

u. 

Unanimity  commended,  927. 
Uncertainty  of  death,  214, 

as  to  the  remission  of  sin,  835. 
Unction,  Extreme,  262. 
Unity  of  the  Church,  143, 
Unjust  the,  punished,  448, 

not  to  be  imitated,  450. 
Uprightness,  praise  of,  642. 
Usury  prohibited,  728. 


CONTENTS. 


1017 


V. 

Vain-glory^  324. 
Veneration  of  images  399. 
of  reUcs,  736. 
of  saints.  769. 
Vengeance,  939. 

blood  of  the  innocent  cries  to  heav- 
en for,  94. 
sins  that  cry  to  heaven  for,  828. 
Vestment  of  priests,  678. 
Victory  is  from  God  alone,  931. 

achieved  by  a  few  over  many  ,934. 
triumphal  celebration  of,  935. 
Vigilance  as  attributed-  to  God,  935. 
necessary  to  the  faithful  and  above 

all  to  pastors.  936. 
miceasing,  936. 
Vineyard,  in  its  common  and  in  its 

mystical  sense,  937. 
Violence,    the    kingdom   of    heaven 

suffers,  461. 
Virgin,  Blessed,  525. 
Virgins  saved,  938. 

kept  secluded  from  the  world,  938. 
Virginity  commended,  938. 

preferable  to  marriage,  939. 
of  Mary,  perpetual,  531. 
Visibility  of  the  Church,  139. 
Vision,  939. 

Visitation  of  the  sick,  939. 
of  the  helpless,  940. 
of  captives,  105. 
Visit  the  saints,  Paul  desired  to,  940. 
Vocation  of  the  Gentiles,  320. 

every  one  should  follow  his,  940. 
Voluptuousness,  941. 
Vows,  examples  of,  941. ' 
to  be  kept,  942. 
of  chastity,  943. 
impious,  not  to  be  kept,  570. 

w. 

Wakefulness,  944. 

War  a  punishment  of  sin,  944. 

with  spiritual  weapons,  we  should. 

948. 
conduct  in  time  of,  945. 
Wars  for  his  servant,  God,  947. 

to  be  conducted  in  a  spirit  of  coun- 
sel and  prudence,  948. 
useful  to  avoid,  948. 
what  causes  impelled  the  ancients 
to  wage,  919. 
Washing  of  feet.  290. 
Water  called  persecution,  949. 

opposes  no  obstacle  to  God's  elect, 

949. 
likened  to  the  knowledge  of  God 
and  to  the  gifts  of  the   Holy 
God,  950. 
holy,  950. 
Way,  as  denoting  thoughts,  actions, 
etc.,  of  men,  950. 


Way,  as  denoting  law  and  precepts  of 
the  Lord,  951. 
of  Christ  taken  for  the  doctrine  of 

the  gospel,  952. 
of  the  just,  952. 
of  the  just  directed  by  the  Lord, 

953. 
of  the  just,  reward  for  those  who 

walk  in,  953. 
of  the  impious.  953. 
of  the  impious,  how  it  ends,  954. 
of  salvation  and  perdition.  954. 
Ways,  old,  to  be  observed,  955. 
Wealth  is  from  God,  955. 

excessive,  not  to  be  desired,  956. 
dishonestly  acquired  will  not  last 

956. 
sometimes  ruinous  to  its  possessor 
956. 
Weeping,  876. 

Weight — See  Buying,  and  Measure. 
Welfare,  spiritual,  how  acquired,  956. 

corporal,  957. 
Wicked,  great  number  of  the,  957. 
we  should  pray  for  the,  648. 
oppress  the  good,  587 
abhor  the  just,  451. 
hate  the  righteous  poor,  639. 
fear  the  good,  288. 
justification     of,     how     brought 

about,  455,  4'i6. 
to  be  avoided,  958. 
prosperity  of,  403,  699,  70S. 
death  of,  216,  217. 
death  of  the,  examples  of,  217. 
Widows  to  be  protected,  958. 
pious,  959. 

young,  to  be  avoided,  959. 
young,  advised  to  marry,  959. 
Wife,  duty  of,  959. 

the  bad,  an  affliction  to  her  hus- 
band, 974. 
Will,  man's,  should  conform  to  God's, 
960. 
for  the  deed,  God  cakes,  960. 
of  God,  960. 

made  known  in  dreams  and  vis- 
ions, 238. 
resignation  to,  738. 
of  God  that  no  one  should  perish, 

961. 
and  testament,  last,  961. 
and  testament,  last,   to  be  exe- 
cuted, 961. 
Winds  are  in  the  hand  of  God,  961. 
Wine,  abuse  of,  injurious,  962. 
to  be  used  mbderately,  962. 
abstinence  from,  11. 
taken  figuratively  for  human  acts, 
962. 
Wisdom,  true,  962. 

source,  praise  and  utility  of,  963. 
true,  obtained  from  God,  964; 
despised  by  fools,  965. 


1018 


CONTENTS. 


Wisdom,sought  by  the  good  because  it 
leads  to  God,  965. 
a  blessing  to  its  possessor,  966. 

enables  its  possessor  to  benefit  his 
neighbor,  966. 

an  ornament  to  the  good,  967. 

advantages  of .  967. 

worldly,  is  vanity  and  foolishness, 
968. 

worldly,  provokes  God,  968. 

worldly,  multiplies  sin,  968. 

worldly,  injurious    to    neighbor, 
969. 

worldly,  a  reproach,  969. 

of  women,  972. 

earthly    kingdoms    strengthened 
by,  464.  * 
Wizard.  969. 

Wo,  against  whom  pronounced,  969. 
Woman,  the  good,   honours  God.  970. 

the  good,  attf  ntive  to  household 
duties.  971. 

edifying  in  word,  971. 

edifying  m  carriage  and  deport- 
ment. 971. 

faith  of,  971. 

pietj'  and  compassion  of,  972. 

wisdom  of,  972. 

fortitude  of,  972. 

deceitf ulness  and  cunning  of,  973. 

insatiate  desire  and  concupiscence 
of,  973. 

foolish  prattle  of,  974. 

sterile, made  fruitful,  examples  of 
974. 

the  bad,  despises  God,  974. 

the  bad,  an  affliction  to  her  hus- 
band. 974. 

the  bad,  incites  by  the  boldness  of 
her  address,  975. 

the  bad,  ruins  home,  975. 

the  bad,  to  be  avoided,  976. 

the  bad,  to  be  watched,  976. 

superfluous  ornaments  of,  976. 
Words  to  be  pondered, and  not  lightly 

spoken,  976. 
Word  of  God  to  be  continually  kept 
before  the  eyes,  977. 

strict  adherence  to,  enjoined  977. 

not  all  committed  to  writing  82, 
978. 

to  be  not  only  heard,  but  believ- 
ed and  fulfilled.  978. 

contempt  for.  980. 

remains  forever,  981. 

power  and  efficacy  of.  981. 


Word,  is  the  food  of  the  soul,  982. 
is  the  sword  of  the  spirit,  874. 
revealed  to  the  humble  and  lowly, 
813. 
Workman.— See  Craftsman  and  Labor. 
Works  perfectly  good,  there  are.  982. 
good,  commended,  983. 
necessary  to  salvation.  983. 
reward  of,  984. 
justification  acquired  by.  454. 
agreeable  to  God  and  merit  rec- 
ompense, 986. 
the  desire  of  reward  a  proper  mo- 
tive, for  the  doing  of,  987 
the  fear  of  hell  a  proper  motive 

for  the  doing  of,  987. 
appease  God,  988. 
edify  our  neighbor,  988. 
commemoration  of,  989. 
fruit  of,  317. 
seed  of,  788. 
evil,    displease    God    and    merit 

punishment,  985. 
fruit  of,  317. 
seed  of,  788. 

of  supererogation  counselled,  988. 
of  mortification,  988. 
heretics  and  false  prophets  known 

by  their,  366,  698. 
penitential,    justification  of    the 
wicked  brought  about  by,  455. 
God  renders  to  every  man  accord- 
ing to  his.  335. 
World  to  be  despised.   989. 

love  of,  allures  from  God,  989, 
Worship  of  God,  internal  and  exter- 
nal, 990, 
Wrangling.— See  Contention  and  Dis- 
cord. 
Wrath,  cup  of,  204. 

of  God. — See  Anger. 


Youth,  990. 


z. 


Zeal,  as  signifying  earnestness  in  the 
eflfort  to  attain  or  practise  virtue, 
990. 
and  jealousy,  God's.  991. 

righteous,  examples  of,  991 . 

indiscreet,  examples  of,  993. 

anger  arising  from,  50. 


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